AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO) TRANSPORATION POLICY COMMITTEE AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
**AMENDED**
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JANUARY 23, 2024


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REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL**
**The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee.
Please see the separate AAMPO agenda for complete meeting details.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

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.

1.

Motion approving payment of claims 

 

2.

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Special Meeting on January 6, 2024 and Regular Meeting on January 9, 2024

 

3.

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period January 1-15, 2024

 

4.

Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Caseys #4314, 1118 South Duff Avenue 

 

5.

Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Caseys #4315, 3218 Orion Drive

 

6.

Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:

  1. Fareway Stores, Inc. #093, 3619 Stange Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License
  2. Fareway Stores, Inc. #386, 619 Burnett Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
  3. Dog Eared Books, 203 Main St, Class C Retail Alcohol License
  4. Blaze Pizza, 2320 Lincoln Way, Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
  5. El Azteca, 2727 Stange Rd, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Status
  6. Ge' Angelo's (M2S2 Enterprises LLC) 823 Wheeler St #9, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
  7. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 1614 South Kellogg Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License 
  8. Chipotle, 435 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review
 

7.

Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2023.

 

8.

Resolution approving appointment to Campus and Community Commission

 

9.

Resolution to adopt business and market changes to City of Ames Depository

 

10.

Resolution approving Amendment to Iowa DOT Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program agreement for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 3)

 

11.

Resolution awarding a contract for software licensing and support for Microsoft Office 365 with Insight Public Sector, Dallas, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $215,351.80

 

12.

Resolution awarding contract to DGR Engineering, Rock Rapids, Iowa, for Engineering Services for 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction, in the amount not-to-exceed $612,756

 

13.

Resolution awarding contract to Core & Main of Grimes, Iowa for the purchase of water utility supplies in the amount of $75,508

 

14.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2021/22 Storm Water Erosion Control (Bloomington Waterway Channel and Bank Stabilization) and 2021/22 Stormwater Quality Improvements project, setting February 21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing

 

15.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Pavement Restoration – Slurry Seal Program setting February 21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing

 

16.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements – (Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Place) project, setting February 21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing

 

17.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Collector Street Pavement Improvements – (6th Street) project, setting February 21, 2024, as the bid due date and February 27, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing

 

18.

2021/22 Water System Improvements Program (US Highway 69: S Duff Avenue, Grand Avenue)

  1. Resolution approving Change Order No. 2, the balancing change order, an increase in the amount of $40,351.71
  2. Resolution accepting the 2021/22 Water System Improvements Program (US Highway 69: S Duff Avenue, Grand Avenue) project as completed by Synergy Contracting LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $2,347,765.51
 

19.

Resolution accepting the 2022/23 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements and Neighborhood Curb Program – (Murray Dr – Northwestern Ave to Grand Ave) project as completed by Manatt’s Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $714,728.49.

 

20.

Resolution accepting the 2022/23 Shared Use Path Maintenance Program as completed by Mid Iowa Enterprises, LLC of Story City, Iowa in the amount of $109,046

 

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.

PUBLIC WORKS:

21.

Staff Report on Sidewalk Safety Program

 

FINANCE:

22.

2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan:

  1. Receive Public Input 
 

23.

Resolution Approving Agreements with the State of Iowa and Story County for Parking Ticket and Accounts Receivable collections.

 

ADMINISTRATION:

24.

Requests from The Grand Drives, LLC for Campustown Showdown on April 20, 2024

  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 20, 2024
 

POLICE

25.

Motion approving/denying a new 12-month Class C Retail License - Cactus at 223 Welch Avenue, Pending Dram Shop review

 

26.

Resolution waiving formal bidding requirements and awarding the purchase of 2 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities, to Stiver's Ford of Waukee, IA, in the amount of $90,068

 

PLANNING AND HOUSING:

27.

Resolution approving the 2023 accomplishments of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Work Plan for 2024 as described in the 2023 Certified Local Government (CLG) Report

 

HEARINGS:

28.

Hearing on Preapproval of Industrial Tax Abatement for a R&D Building at 300 South Bell Avenue

  1. First Reading of Ordinance
 

29.

Hearing on Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Motion rejecting all bids for bid package 03-3 Precast Concrete & Structural Steel and directing staff to rebid
  3. Resolution approving preliminary Plans and Specifications for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Project, Bid Package, 03-3 Precast Concrete & Structural Steel, setting February 14 15, 2024, as the bid due date, and February 20, 2024, as the date of Public Hearing and award of contract
  4. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 03-1 Building Concrete Work a contract to All Star Concrete, LLC of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $671,500
  5. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 04-1 Unit Masonry Work a contract to Forrest & Associate of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $84,275
  6. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 06-1 General Carpentry Work a contract to Lansink Construction, Inc. of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $1,016,000
  7. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 07-3 Membrane Roofing & Sheet Metal Flashing Work a contract to Central States Roofing of Ames, IA, in the amount of $806,300
  8. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 08-1 Entrance, Storefront, Curtainwall & Glazing Work a contract to Orning Glass Company of Ames, IA, in the amount of $726,526
  9. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 09-1 Gypsum Board Assembly, Acoustical Ceiling, Paint & Coating Work a contract to Hilsabeck Schacht of West Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $519,250
  10. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 13-1 Swimming Pool Work a contract to Sande Construction & Supply Co. of Humboldt, IA, in the amount of $4,326,187
  11. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 21-1 Fire Suppression System Work a contract to Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $130,100
  12. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 22-1 Plumbing & HVAC Work a contract to Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Co., Inc. of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $4,184,363
  13. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 26-1 Electrical, Communications, Electronic Safety & Security Work a contract to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, IA, in the amount of $1,477,436
  14. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 31-1 Demolition & Earthwork a contract to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, IA, in the amount of $532,975
  15. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 32-1 Paving & Sidewalk Work a contract to Lakeside Contractors LLC of Ames, IA, in the amount of $351,588
  16. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding bid package 33-1 Site Utility Work a contract to Iowa Pipe & Grading, LLC of Ames, IA, in the amount of $385,700
 

30.

Hearing on CyRide Security System Upgrade Phase II

  1. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Commonwealth Electric of the Midwest of Des Moines, Iowa, for the base bid plus bid alternates #1, #2, #3, and #4, for a total cost of $179,361
 

31.

Hearing on 2022/23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (Lincoln Way)

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $2,584,689.20
 

32.

Hearing on 2023/24 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,828,001.36
 

33.

Hearing on 2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements Program #1

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,764,990.07, including base bid and alternate
 

34.

Hearing on 2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvements Program #2

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $706,554.20, including base bid and alternate
 

ORDINANCES:

35.

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4517 on Text Amendment for Public Nuisance "Property Maintenance" related to changes to the Ames Municipal Code. 

 

36.

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4518 on Zoning Text Amendment to Paving Standards for Basic Utility Uses and other similar uses 

 

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.