AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
JUNE 23, 2026

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.

PRESENTATION:

1.

Discover Ames Yearly Report

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 June 1-15, 2026

4.

Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 9, 2026, and Summary of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026

5.

Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - World Liquor & Tobacco + Vapors, 111 Duff Avenue

6.

Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege - Los Compadres, 1610 S Kellogg Avenue, Pending Favorable Inspection

7.

Motion approving new 5-Day (July 15-19, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street

8.

Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Torrent Brewing Company, LLC, 504 Burnett Avenue, Midnight Madness

9.

Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses:

Kwik Star #1158, 1910 Isaac Newton Drive, Class E Retail Alcohol License
Northcrest Community, 1801 20th Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
Red Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
Welch Ave Station, 207 Welch Avenue Ste 101, Class C Retail Alcohol License
Botanero Latino, 604 East Lincoln Way, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant, 117 Welch Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License

10.

Resolution approving closure of 5th Street from Kellogg Avenue to Library exit and additional metered parking spaces for Ames History Museum Big Bash on July 3, 2026

11.

Resolution approving salaries for Council Appointees for FY 2026/27

12.

Resolution approving the FY 2026/27 Pay Plan

13.

Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2026-3 to the Municipal Code

14.

Resolution adopting annual fee schedule for FY 2026/27

15.

Resolution approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Fall 2026 Special Project Grant Contracts

16.

Resolution approving an Interfund Loan from the Electric Fund to the Resource Recovery Fund

17.

Resolution approving amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Combined Law Enforcement Investigations of Controlled Substances

18.

Resolution approving contract renewal with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for Custodial Services for Ames Public Library for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $101,620.44

19.

Resolution approving contract renewal with TEI Construction Services Inc., of Duncan, SC, for Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000

20.

Resolution approving contract renewal with InfoSend Inc., of Downers Grove, IL, for print to mail services for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $208,500

21.

Resolution approving contract with Apache Industrial, of La Vista, NE, for the Scaffolding and Related Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $90,000

22.

Resolution approving contract with Open Systems International, Inc., of Medina, MN, for Monarch Support for Power Plant (SCADA System) for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $73,196

23.

Resolution approving contract with Schupan Recycling, of Des Moines, IA, for Recycling Processing Services in the amount of $203,500

24.

Resolution approving contract with Fleetside Ford, LLC, of Waukee, IA, for the purchase of a cargo van (prisoner transport vehicle) for the Police Department in the amount of $56,178

25.

Underground Trenching Contract for Electric Services:

Resolution approving primary contract with Communications Data Link, of Grimes, IA, for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000
Resolution approving secondary contract with Ames Trenching & Excavating, of Ames, IA, for the one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $100,000

26.

Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Design, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, IA, for the Lincoln Way Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $125,000

27.

Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with WHKS, of Ames, IA, for the 2026/27 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements project, in an amount not-to-exceed $272,000

28.

Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and authorizing City staff to enter into FY 2026/27 software maintenance contract with Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company, at an estimated cost of $280,113.42

29.

Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program project (Various Locations), setting July 22, 2026, as the bid due date and July 28, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing

30.

Resolution approving Change Order No. 7 with Keller Excavating, Inc. of Boone, IA, for the North River Valley Well Field and Pipeline Project, in the deduct amount of $505,353.34, and adjusting the substantial completion date by 209 days and the final completion date by 212 days

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:

31.

Staff presentation on overview of Lightedge Data Center Project and request to negotiate a lease of Airport property

32.

Renewal of Ames Regional Economic Alliance Contract:

Discussion regarding the details of the contract
Resolution approving renewal of contract with Ames Regional Economic Alliance for FY 2026/27

PUBLIC WORKS:

33.

Staff Report on Pedestrian Crossing along Lincoln Way at South Russell

PARKS AND RECREATION:

34.

Resolution awarding a contract to CB Solar, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, to install solar panels on the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center and the Steven L. Schainker Plaza building in the amount of $463,760

PLANNING AND HOUSING:

35.

Request to Initiate Plan 2040 Land Use Designation Amendment for 300 Airport Road

Motion to allow for application to change to Employment from Commercial

HEARINGS:

36.

Hearing on rezoning to amend the approved Floating Suburban Residential Medium Density (FS-RM) with Master Plan for The Bluffs at 4899 Everest Avenue

First passage of Ordinance

37.

Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment modifying the Northeast Gateway Overlay District (O-GNE) Standards

First passage of Ordinance

38.

Hearing on 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow Substation to Ames Plant Substation:

Motion accepting report of bids
Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of $3,356,570.41

ORDINANCES:

39.

5120 Tabor Drive:

Resolution adopting the Master Plan and Rezoning Agreement for the parcel at 5120 Tabor Drive
Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4598 rezoning the parcel at 5120 Tabor Drive from "A" (Agricultural) and "FS-RL" (Floating Suburban-Residential Low Density) to "FS-RL" (Floating Suburban-Residential Low Density) with Master Plan

40.

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4596 on Zoning Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

41.

Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4597 regarding property rezoning for 3329, 3312, 3699 East 13th Street and 1699 570th Avenue from Planned Regional Commercial (PRC) with "O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay) to only PRC with O-GNE thereby removing the Contract Zoning Agreement

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:

42.

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