AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MARCH 10, 2026

Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of February 16-28, 2026

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on February 24, 2026, and Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council on February 27, 2026

Motion approving Civil Service Candidates 

Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Wal-Mart Store #749, 3105 Grand Avenue

Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Wal-Mart Supercenter #4256, 534 South Duff Avenue

ADDITIONAL ITEM: Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Buffalo Wild Wings, 400 South Duff Avenue

Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - AJ's Bar & Grill, 2514 Chamberlain Street, Pending Favorable Inspection

Motion approving new 5-Day (April 18-22, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Christiani's Events, 2900 Hoover Drive

Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:

1. Kwik Spirits #530, 204 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
2. Wal-Mart Store #749, 3105 Grand Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
3. BN'C Fieldhouse, 206 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service

Fees for Parking Meters for Ames Main Street Farmers' Market on Saturdays from May 2 - October 17, 2026:

1. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 26-084
2. Motion denying request to waive fees for parking meters on the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of Main Street 

Resolution authorizing the FY 2026/27 expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 from Council Contingency and $1,000 from AHRC budget) to support the 2026 Building Community Breakfast

Resolution approving appointments to various Boards and Commissions

Resolution affirming retroactive Council authorization of Council Member Gartin's votes on behalf of the City Council at the March 5, 2026, meeting of the Story County Emergency Management Commission

Resolution approving 2026 City of Ames Electric Reliability Plan

Resolution approving request from Heartland of Story County to sublease office space to Iowa State University of Science and Technology at the city-owned property located at 205 S. Walnut Avenue

Resolution approving 2025 Annual Fees - Appendix Q Water and Pollution Control Fees & Charges to include Sample Collection Fees

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Pioneer Industrial Corp, of Kansas City, MO, for the Valve Maintenance and Related Services and Supplies Contract for the Power Plant in the amount of $55,000 

Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with Terracon, of Ames, IA, for Special Testing associated with the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $35,205

Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with Primoris Electric, Inc., of Inver Grove Heights, MN, for the Relocation of 161kV Transmission Line Project from Ames Plant to NE Ankeny in the amount of $89,125.80 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)

Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project:

1. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 26-096
2. Resolution approving Change Order No. 8 with Woodruff Construction, of Ames, IA, for the Water Pollution Control Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase 1 Project in the amount of $3,843.61

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Freel Drive Paving 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 2022/23 Bridge Rehabilitation Program (S. 4th Pedestrian Bridge over Ioway Creek) with Boulder Contracting, LLC of Grundy Center, IA, in the amount of $1,577,234.95, contingent upon receipt

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 Stormwater Erosion Control Program (Inis Grove) with Nagel Construction, of Allerton, IA, in the amount of $346,267.50

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Bloomington Road) with Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $896,852.24

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program No. 1 (Clark Ave) with Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,114,875.50

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program No. 2 (Sunset Dr) with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,295,903.20

Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program No. 3 (Campus Ave) with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $838,938

Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date for Public Hearing on proposals to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreements and to borrow money thereunder

Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing to enter into a State Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000

Resolution setting March 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing to enter into a State Revolving Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $5,700,000

Resolution approving release in full of the financial security on file for Domani 1st Addition, Stormwater Maintenance

Discussion on City Attorney job description and hiring timeline 

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

Discussion on letter to legislators regarding HF 2541

Residential Curbside Recycling Program:

1. Resolution approving five-year contract for residential curbside recycling collection with Aspen Waste Systems, of Iowa, Inc., of Ames, IA
2. Resolution amending Appendix F of Municipal Code to incorporate fees related to curbside recycling

Request from City of Maxwell to withdraw from Resource Recovery System 28E Intergovernmental Agreement

1. Resolution approving amendment terminating the 28E Intergovernmental Agreement as of June 30, 2026

Resolution approving Climate Action Grant Program updates with an allocation of up to $150,000

Resolution declaring Jordison Construction, Inc., of Urbandale, IA, to be a non-responsible contractor for the purpose of bidding on City projects

Discussion on additional questions for the 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey 

Resolution approving Change Order No. 8 with Brockway Mechanical and Roofing Co., of Des Moines, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package 22-1 in the amount of $44,749

Resolution approving the report of rapid needs purchase with RMS Energy, of Little Falls, MN, for repairs to electric transformer in the amount of $221,680.46

Resolution approving FY 2026/27 Natural Gas Supply for Electric 

Staff Report regarding Device Delivery Seller Permits

1. Motion directing staff

Proposed 2026/27 annual action plan projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs

1. Motion directing staff

Proposed amendment to the City's 2025/26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to Modify Programs and Budget

1. Resolution setting date of Public Hearing 

Hearing on Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus:

1. Motion accepting report of bids
2. Motion delaying contract awards until March 24, 2026, City Council meeting

Hearing on 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave):

1. Motion accepting report of bids
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30

Hearing on 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - North of Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman Ave):

1. Motion accepting report of bids
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05

Hearing on 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive):

1. Motion accepting report of bids
2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,977,694.58

Hearing on Rezoning of Property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan

1. First reading of ordinance 

First 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 Districts within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area 

First 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

Second reading of ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting requirements  

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4589 renaming Center Avenue to Chantland Avenue

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4588 modifying Municipal Code Chapter 10, Garbage and Refuse (continued from February 24, 2026)

Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent

1. Resolution approving settlement agreement