AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 24, 2026

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of March 1-15, 2026

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 10, 2026

Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue

Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E Lincoln Way for: 

1. April 10 - April 13, 2026
2. July 17 - July 19, 2026

Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street (Jack Trice Stadium) for April 10-18, 2026

Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - The Dot, 127 Dotson Drive

Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mary Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review

Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street

Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 1930 E 13th Street

Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:

1. Casey's #4472, 3406 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
2. Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
3. Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
4. Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
5. World Liquor & Tobacco + Vapors, 111 Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License

Motion approving request for pyrotechnics display during the Luke Combs concert at Jack Trice Stadium on April 11, 2026

Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report

Requests from The Grand Drives, LLC for Campustown Showdown on April 25, 2026:

1. Resolution approving closure of Welch Avenue from approximately 100 feet south of Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street, and Hunt Street from Chamberlain Place to Welch Avenue, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on April 25, 2026

Requests from Ames Regional Economic Alliance for Taste of Campustown on August 27, 2026:

1. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
2. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License 

Resolution approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol service in Sidewalk Cafe at Della Viti, 323 Main Street, Suite 102

Resolution approving Department of Transportation Title VI Civil Rights Compliance Assurances and Agreement 

Resolution approving appointment to Ames Human Relations Commission

Resolution approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Summer 2026 Special Project Grant contracts

Resolution accepting Public Art Easement located at Ames Community Preschool Center, 920 Carroll Avenue

Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2026-2 to the Ames Municipal Code 

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 13th and Grand Power Line Relocation project, and setting April 29, 2026, as the bid due date, and May 12, 2026, as date of Public Hearing 

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program, setting April 8, 2026, as the bid due date and April 14, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - North of Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,977,694.58

Resolution approving the renewal of annual software licensing with RingCentral, Inc. of Belmont, CA, for Year 2 VoIP phone services in an amount not to exceed $55,311

161kV Transmission Line Relocation:

1. Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding contract to DGR Engineering, of Rock Rapids, IA, for Engineering Services in the amount not-to-exceed $239,000
2. Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in conjunction with its widening project at the 290th Street bridge over I-35

Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and approving a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 5) in an amount not to exceed $389,070.50

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,497.82 with Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for the purchase of two 40' heavy-duty buses for a total contract amount of $1,289,493.82

Resolution approving Change Order No. 13 with Lansink Construction, Inc., of Johnston, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package 06-1 in the amount of $10,732

Resolution awarding contract to Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for six 40' heavy-duty buses in the amount of $4,361,466

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 with WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for the Engineering Services Agreement for the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand) and directing staff to reallocate the available funding from the 2023/24 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (Airport Road Improvements) to the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand)

Resolution enacting Special Penalty Parking Enforcement for Spring 2026 Stadium Concerts on April 11, 2026, and July 17, 2026

Resolution setting April 14, 2026, as the date of public hearing to consider adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget

Harrison Pointe Subdivision

1. Resolution Approving Development Agreement 
2. Resolution Approving Major Final Plat
3. Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Agreement

Staff Report on Tree Removal at 624 Duff Avenue

1. Motion directing staff

Resolution declaring Jordison Construction, Inc., of Urbandale, IA, to be a non-responsible contractor for the purpose of bidding on City projects (tabled from March 10, 2026 meeting)

1. Motion accepting Jordison Construction, Inc., offer to withdraw bid for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus

Discussion on City Attorney job description and hiring timeline (tabled from March 10, 2026, meeting)

1. Motion accepting job description changes
2. Motion approving recruitment plan and hiring timeline

Staff Report on Ironwood Estates request for woodlot restoration of Iowa DOT Property

1. Motion directing staff 

Resolution approving the expansion and/or establishment of Park Boundaries

Resolution approving staining or receiving a credit for the Precast Concrete Panels of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Request by Dover Development to waive the Subdivision Street Connection Requirements in Chapter 23 of Municipal Code along GW Carver Avenue in the Bluffs Subdivision

1. Resolution approving waiver of Subdivision Street Connection Requirements

Development Agreement Outline for Auburn Trail (Hyde Avenue)

1. Motion directing staff

Award of contracts for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:

1. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 01-1 – General Construction Work to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,601,000
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $4,675,500
3. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 09-1 – Gypsum Board Assembly Work to Heartland Finishes, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $430,675
4. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 14-1 – Elevator/Lift Work to TK Elevator Corporation, of Urbandale, IA, in the amount of $109,800
5. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 21-1 – Fire Suppression Systems Work to Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of Davenport, IA, in the amount of $169,284
6. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 22-1 – Plumbing & HVAC Work to ACI Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,180,000
7. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,329,000
8. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $575,000
9. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 32-1 – Paving & Sidewalk Work to Lakeside Contractors, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,028,129
10. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 33-1 – Site Utility Work to On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada, IA, in the amount of $723,370
11. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work to RRT Design & Construction, of Melville, NY, in the amount of $7,798,009
12. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, IA, for bid package 01-1 – General Construction Work, a deduct in the amount of $126,538, for a revised contract value of $1,474,462
13. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, for bid package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work, a deduct in the amount of $257,865, for a revised contract value of $4,417,635
14. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, for bid package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work,  a deduct in the amount of $50,970, for a revised contract value of $1,278,030
15. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, for bid package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, an increase in the amount of $87,717, for a revised contract value of $662,717
16. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RRT Design & Construction, of Melville, NY, for bid package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work, a deduct in the amount of $1,134,320, for a revised contract value of $6,663,689

Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Creating a New Zoning Overlay District (West University Pedestrian Enhancement District) Related to Density, Parking, and Design Requirements to be Applied between Sheldon and Hyland, and Lincoln Way and Oakland

1. First reading of ordinance

Hearing on Rezoning and Master Plan Amendment for 4605 and 4510 Hyde and Adjacent Properties to the North (Auburn Trail Development) 

1. First reading of ordinance

Hearing and Notice of Intent to Issue $17,375,000 Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligations Bonds, and Associated Tax Levy for Debt Purposes

1. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose Loan Agreement, combining Loan Agreements, and providing for the levy of taxed to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A

Hearing on Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11) Project:

1. Resolution taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed $2,100,000
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90

Hearing on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) Project:

1. Resolution taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed $5,700,000
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40

Second reading of ordinance rezoning of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan 

Second reading of ordinance to amend the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa by enacting a new Section 24.21 thereof, for the purpose of creating Tax Increment Financing District within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area 

Second reading of ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4890 revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting requirements