AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
OCTOBER 28, 2025

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS:

1.

Proclamation for "National Community Planning Month," October 2025

CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the Council members vote on the motion.

2.

Motion approving payment of claims

3.

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of October 1-15, 2025

4.

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on October 14, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting on October 21, 2025

5.

Motion approving a new 5-Day (November 13-17, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License - Sports Bowl, 2321 North Loop Drive

6.

Resolution approving encroachment permit for The Coop sign at 2420 Lincoln Way Suite 103

7.

Resolution approving request from Story County Auditor for parking waiver(s) for election day related parking on November 4, 2025

8.

Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirements for competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Sentry Aquatic Innovations, of Woodward, IA, for the Furman Aquatic Center Pool Basin Heater Replacement Project in the amount of $297,600.30

9.

Resolution awarding contract to Logan Contractor Supply of Grimes, IA, for the purchase of a 2025 CrafCo SS125D Trailer Mounted Sealant Melter-Applicator with Toolbox for the Public Works Street Maintenance Division in the amount of $56,360.62

10.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Petrotech Inc., of New Orleans, LA, for Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade in an amount of $174,300.86

11.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 8 with Tallgrass Land Stewardship Co., of Waukee, IA, for the 2021/22 Stormwater Detention/Retention Maintenance Program - (Northridge Heights Pond) in the amount of $23,843.50

12.

Resolution setting November 18, 2025, as date of Public Hearing to consider vacation of the existing electric easement at 1411 S Grand Avenue

13.

Resolution setting November 18, 2025, as date of Public Hearing to transfer Vacated Alley to Alpha Iota Association of Phi Gamma Delta (325 Ash Avenue)

14.

Resolution certifying Annexation Area Populations to State Treasurer

15.

Resolution approving Major Final Plat for South Fourth Commons Subdivision at 400 South 4th Street

ADDITIONAL ITEM: Resolution approving Agreement between Ames Human Relations Commission and Iowa Office of Civil Rights regarding intake and investigation of Civil Rights Complaints

ADDITIONAL ITEM: Motion for the Mayor to sign the Acknowledgement of Covenants in conjunction with the Townhomes of Creekside, LLP, to receive its LIHTC Award for the construction of 38 units in the Baker Subdivision as part of the City HOME program

PUBLIC FORUM: This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City business other than those listed on this agenda. Please understand that the Council will not take any action on your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a future meeting.

ADMINISTRATION:

16.

Motion accepting the Building Energy Audit Report

17.

Presentation of Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025

PARKS AND RECREATION:

18.

Motion approving the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update

PLANNING & HOUSING:

19.

Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan within a PUD Overlay for 3200 University Boulevard (ISU Research Park)

20.

Resolution approving Residential Preliminary Plat for 3200 University Boulevard Planned Unit Development

FINANCE:

21.

Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Financial Update

22.

Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2025

FIRE:

23.

Resolution approving lease agreement with the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for University property located on State Avenue for the relocation of Ames Fire Station No. 2

ORDINANCES:

24.

First reading of an Ordinance establishing a Pet Licensing Program

25.

Second reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Ames Municipal Code Adjusting Electric rates by 1.5%

Motion to suspend the rules and allow for third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4575

26.

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4574 regarding Establishment of Nonresident Sanitary Sewer Rates and certain Water & Pollution Control fees

HEARINGS:

27.

Hearing on Lease of City Property located East of 731 Billy Sunday Road now known as Lot 3 of Billy Sunday Subdivision to Lamar Advertising Company

Motion to continue Public Hearing to November 18, 2025

28.

Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to amend material standards for off-street parking areas and driveways for agricultural equipment in the Research Park Innovation District Zone

First reading of ordinance

29.

Hearing on 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program

Motion accepting report of bids
Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa Signal Inc. of Grimes, IA, in the amount of $75,423.95

30.

Hearing on 2024/2025 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)

Resolution approving the submittal of the City's 2024/25 CAPER

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:

31.

Participation with agencies, boards and commissions:

Discover Ames (ACVB)
Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

CLOSED SESSION:

32.

Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy