AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 26, 2024


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                              REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL**
                **Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area
                            Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. 

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 Regular City Council Meeting on November 12, 2024

 

3.

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

 

4.

Motion approving Civil Service Candidates 

 

5.

Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Ames History Museum, 416 Douglas Avenue

 

6.

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

  1. The Café, (2616 Northridge Parkway), Class C Liquor with Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege
  2. Aunt Maude’s, (543-547 Main Street), Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
  3. Caseys #4314, (1118 South Duff Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
  4. Caseys #4315, (3218 Orion Drive), Class E Retail Alcohol License
  5. Thumbs Bar, (2816 West Street), Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
  6. Tip Top Lounge, (201 E. Lincoln Way), Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
  7. Target Store T-1170, (320 S. Duff Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol
  8. Potter's Shoppe & Eatery, (330 5th Street), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
 

7.

Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update

 

8.

Resolution approving appointments to Boards and Commissions

 

9.

Requests from Ames Regional Economic Alliance for Ames Main Street Farmers' Market on Saturdays from May 4 - October 14 11, 2025: 

  1. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License for Central Business District from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
  2. Resolution approving closure of 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, Burnett Avenue from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through, and Tom Evans from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
  3. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement in CBD Lots X and Y from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays from May 4 - October 14 11, 2025
  4. Resolution approving usage of waiver of electrical fees and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for the event from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from May 4 - October 14 11, 2025  
  5. Resolution approving/motion denying request to waive fees for parking meters on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street 
 

10.

Requests from Ames Main Street for Art Walk on Thursday, June 5, 2025:

  1. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in Central Business District
  2. Resolution approving suspension of parking meter fees and enforcement for 23 metered parking spaces for vendors from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  3. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement, usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending license for Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  4. Resolution approving closure of Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  5. Resolution approving usage of Tom Evans Plaza
 

11.

Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 10 - July 13, 2025:

  1. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
  2. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12
  3. Resolution approving transfer of $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund
 

12.

Requests from Ames Main Street for Music Walk on Thursday, September 18, 2025:

  1. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in Central Business District from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  2. Resolution approving suspension of parking meter fees and enforcement of 23 metered parking spaces for vendors from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  3. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement and usage and waiver of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  4. Resolution approving closure of Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street
 

13.

Requests from Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 9, 2025:

  1. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in Central Business District from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and waiving fee for blanket Vending License
  2. Resolution approving waiver of electrical fees on Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  3. Resolution approving closure of  Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  4. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for 14 parking spaces in Downtown from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 9, 2025
 

14.

Requests from Ames Main Street for Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025:

  1. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for Downtown and Campustown
  2. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for Downtown and Campustown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025
  3. Resolution approving/motion denying waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement
  4. Resolution approving transfer of $2,468.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund
 

15.

Annual 2024 Urban Renewal Report:

  1. Resolution approving 2024 Urban Renewal Report
  2. Resolution approving certification of TIF Debt and appropriating payment of a rebate of incremental taxes for the Barilla TIF District
  3. Resolution approving certification of TIF Debt and appropriating payment of a rebate of incremental taxes for the North Dayton Industrial Park TIF District 
 

16.

Resolution approving FY 2023/24 Annual Street Financial Report

 

17.

Resolution awarding contract to Stiver's Ford of Waukee, Iowa in the amount of $84,491 for three 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickups 

 

18.

Resolution awarding contract to Hiway Truck Equipment of Fort Dodge, Iowa in the amount of $84,710 to equip two truck chassis with utility bodies and accessories for Ames Fire Department

 

19.

Resource Recovery Primary Rotor Replacement:

  1. Resolution waiving Purchasing Policies and approving a sole source contract to Hennen Equipment, Inc. (Komptech USA), of Shakopee, Minnesota
  2. Resolution awarding contract to Hennen Equipment, Inc. (Komptech USA), of Shakopee, Minnesota, in the amount of $76,607.50
 

20.

Resolution setting date of public hearing for December 10, 2024, to consider vacation of the following easements located at Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition and Grand Aspen Ridge Subdivision 2nd Addition:

  • Existing 5-foot Public Utility Easement located at Part of Parcel C of Lot 1 and 5-Foot Public Utility Easement located at Part of Lot 2, Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition.
  • Existing twenty-foot (20') Ingress/Egress Easement, 10-foot Sanitary Sewer, Slope Easement, West Line Access Point Restriction and 20-foot Public Utility Easement located at Part of Parcel C of LOT 1, Part of LOT 2, Part of Part A, Lot 3, Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition, & Part of Outlot C, Grand Aspen Subdivision, 2nd Addition
  • Existing ten-foot (10') Drainage easement located at Part of Parcel B of LOT 3 of Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition
  • Existing ten-foot (10') Public Utility Easement located at Part of Parcel D of Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition
  • Existing fifty foot (50') Shared Access and Public Utility Easement located at Part of Parcel B of LOT 3 of Aspen Ridge Subdivision, 2nd Addition
 

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.

PLANNING AND HOUSING:

21.

Zoning Text Amendment for Social Service Provider Use within the Single-Family Conservation Overlay District

  1. First Reading of Ordinance 
 

22.

Request to Initiate a Text Amendment to Allow for a Temporary Events in the Agricultural Zoning District for a Renaissance Fair located at 1400 South Fourth Street

  1. Motion to allow for text amendment application
 

23.

Preliminary Plat for 525 & 901 SE 16th Street

  1. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat 
 

ADMINISTRATION:

24.

Staff Report on Climate Action Plan Initial Implementation Steps to Incentivize Net-Zero-Ready New Construction

 

PUBLIC WORKS:

25.

Staff report on all-way stop study for Ada Hayden Road and McFarland Avenue Intersection

  1. Motion directing staff
 

FLEET:

26.

Ames City Hall Interior Updates Phase II:

  1. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to GTG Construction of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $336,500
 

PARKS & RECREATION:

27.

Steven L. Schainker Plaza Update

  1. Motion approving monthly update
 

HEARINGS:

28.

Hearing on preapproval of Industrial Tax Abatement for Wyffels Site Plan at 220 S. Teller Avenue

  1. First Reading of Ordinance
 

29.

Hearing on Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map Designation Amendment from Employment to Residential Neighborhood-3 for 3200 and 3300 University Boulevard

  1. Resolution approving Map Amendment
 

30.

Hearing on Rezoning of 3200 and 3300 University Boulevard from "RI" (Research Park Innovation District) to "FS-RM" (Floating Suburban - Residential Medium Density) with a "PUD" Planned Unit Development Overlay and Master Plan / Major Site Development Plan

  1. First passage of ordinance for 3200 University Boulevard
  2. First passage of ordinance for 3300 University Boulevard 
  3. Resolution approving Site Development Plan for 3300 University Boulevard
 

31.

Hearing on Ames/ISU Ice Arena Radiant Heat Replacement Project:

  1. Motion accepting report of bids
  2. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Converse Conditioned Air Inc., Ames, Iowa, for the Ames/ISU Ice Arena Radiant Heating Replacement Project in the amount of $114,500
  3. Resolution allocating $58,725 from the Ice Arena Capital Replacement Fund for this project
 

DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:

REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:

32.

Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions: 

  1. Discover Ames (ACVB)
  2. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
  3. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
  4. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
 

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.