Micromobility Ordinance

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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 13. Resolution approving Letter of Intent with Greenfield Wind Farm Developer.
  This resolution allows Electric Services to enter into discussions with a developer to build a utility-scale wind farm in order to increase the amount of renewable energy in the City's energy portfolio.
  
  
•  33. Update on Applications Received for North Ames Voluntary Annexation of Multiple Properties Generally Between George W. Carver Avenue and Hyde Avenue.
  Council was asked to annex the Borgmeyer property, shown below, and we directed staff to also prepare for annexation of the Ames Golf and Country Club and The Irons. (Nearly 10 years ago the City entered into an agreement with the developer of The Irons that said we could seek future annexation in exchange for some development standards they wanted at the time.) Now, some of the property owners in this area wish to delay these previously agreed upon covenants. 
  Staff are asking Council how to proceed, and if we should still pursue annexation of the AGCC and Irons now, or delay that to expedite the annexation of the Borgmeyer property. 
  
  
  
  
  
• 34. JT Warehouse Subdivision on E 13th Street Agreement Changes
  The map below shows the location of a proposed warehouse development. The developers are asking that a prior prohibition on industrial tax abatement be removed. (This prohibition was in place back in the days when it was thought that this land might be a mall.)
  
  
  
  
  
• 35. Request for Zoning Ordinance Changes to Standards Related to Property Zoned Residential High Density with the West University Impacted Overlay at Oakland Street and Hyland Avenue.
  A developer is proposing to redevelop the properties shown below. Council is being asked if we consider changes only for this property, or if we enter the longer process of creating a zoning type that is suggested in the Ames Plan 2040 and applying it more broadly.
  
  
  
  
  
• 37. Discussion on considering a micromobility ordinance.
  After researching best practices and other communities, staff are presenting some proposals for Council to consider regarding personal transportation devices. This includes things like e-bikes, skateboards, motorized scooters, the one wheeled things, etc. Ames already has a few ordinances in place for bicycles (requiring reflectors, front lights, brakes, etc.) and staff propose modifying that section of the code to include references to these other personal transportation devices. 

Communications to Council: The following items are requests and communications to Council that aren't published on the agenda, so we won't deliberate them substantially.This includes staff reports and communications or requests from constituents and developers. Typically, Council will ask city staff for more information, put the item on a future agenda for deliberation and possible action, or just accept the communication, taking no further action.

 

Council Packet Summary

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Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

Prohibiting public camping on sidewalks

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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 22. Discussion on proposed ordinance prohibiting public camping.
  Council has heard a lot on the topic of homelessness. We have heard a spectrum of opinions ranging from those who consider it to be a safety concern to those who wish to help more. This discussion will be one of many upcoming discussions on the topic, and as of yet no specific proposal for an ordinance has been voted upon. (It is possible that a specific proposal could be floated at this meeting for future consideration.) We are in the midst of a study on the topic of homelessness, for which we have hired a consultant, and we expect the results of that study yet this spring. Staff have provided examples of ordinances from other Iowa cities, and a set of questions has been drafted for discussion. 
  
  
• 24. Resolution approving Historic Preservation Commission 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Work Plan.
  
  
• 27. Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 29 of the Ames Municipal Code to Create Townhome Building Type Standards.
   
  
• 28. Hearing to Rezone Property at 5119 and 5001 Lincoln Way from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL) with a Master Plan.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Communications to Council: The following items are requests and communications to Council that aren't published on the agenda, so we won't deliberate them substantially.This includes staff reports and communications or requests from constituents and developers. Typically, Council will ask city staff for more information, put the item on a future agenda for deliberation and possible action, or just accept the communication, taking no further action.

 

Council Packet Summary

Thanks for reading,
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

Downtown Visioning Proposal

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Usually some of the agenda items will have a period where members of the public may briefly speak to Council.
TO REACH THE MAYOR AND ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL:
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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 1. Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future.
  This is Council's first official view of a visioning process that was undertaken by Ames Main Street. Information about stakeholder and public engagement is included in the report.
  
  
• 2. Resolution exercising the option to purchase real property addressed as 2715 Dayton Avenue, in the amount of $1,100,000.
  This is the site the City is pursuing for expansion of the Ames Animal Shelter.

Communications to Council: The following items are requests and communications to Council that aren't published on the agenda, so we won't deliberate them substantially.This includes staff reports and communications or requests from constituents and developers. Typically, Council will ask city staff for more information, put the item on a future agenda for deliberation and possible action, or just accept the communication, taking no further action.

None this week

Thanks for reading,
Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

Digital Billboard Lease on City Property Along Highway 30

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Usually some of the agenda items will have a period where members of the public may briefly speak to Council.
TO REACH THE MAYOR AND ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL:
Send email to MayorCouncil@AmesCityCouncil.org
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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. The regular council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 1. Council Budget Presentations:

  1. Public Art
  2. Arts Funding (COTA).
     The above report lists each art agency and their recommended funding for the upcoming year.
  3. Human Services (ASSET).
     Each ASSET human service agency's recommended funding is detailed in the above report, along with information about how much each funding parter (City, ISU Student Government, Story County, and United Way) contribute.
  4. Outside Funding Requests.
     Groups that aren't human services or art agencies can apply for regular funding through the City's outside funding process. This includes things like the Ames Historical Society, Ames Main Street, and the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, just to name a few. Again, funding recommendations are listed above.
  5. Other Requests
     
     

• 2. Public Input on Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and Budget.
  Council heard presentations on the CIP and Budget over the past few weeks, now is the time for public input on those documents. Following public input, Council will make final decisions on these.
  
  

• 3. Final Council Decisions

  1. Decision on General Fund Carryover Funding
  2. Amendments to 2025-2030 CIP
  3. Vote on motion to approve 2025-2030 CIP, as amended
  4. Amendments to FY 2024/25 Adjusted Budget
  5. Vote on motion to approve Adjusted Budget for FY 2024/25, as amended, including interfund transfers
  6. Amendments to proposed FY 2025/26 Budget
  7. Vote on motion to approve proposed budget for FY 2025/26, as amended, including interfund transfers
  8. Motion setting April 8, 2025, as date of final public hearing to adopt a property tax levy for FY 2025/26

•  23. Resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 16-717, the City's commitment to the Values of Equity, Fairness, Inclusion and Justice. 
  
  
•  24. Resolution approving updated City Council Values, Goals and Tasks for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
  
  
• 25. Proposal for a Digital Billboard Lease on City Property Along Highway 30.

Communications to Council: The following items are requests and communications to Council that aren't published on the agenda, so we won't deliberate them substantially.This includes staff reports and communications or requests from constituents and developers. Typically, Council will ask city staff for more information, put the item on a future agenda for deliberation and possible action, or just accept the communication, taking no further action.

Thanks for reading,

Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

Ames City Council budget meetings

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Usually some of the agenda items will have a period where members of the public may briefly speak to Council.
TO REACH THE MAYOR AND ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL:
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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council budget meetings are Tuesday Feb 4th at 5:15pm, Wednesday Feb 5th at 5:15 and  Feb 6th at 5:15pm at  City Hall. The City Manager's letter to council is a good over view of the city's full Draft Program Budget.

The agendas below are referencing the City's Draft Program Budget document.

Over the next few days, Council will hear budget presentations from each of the City departments. The departments presenting each day are listed below:

• Agenda for Tuesday Feb 4th meeting.
  Library Services
  Utilities (Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Resource Recovery)
  Transportation (Streets, Parking, Airport, etc.)
  Fleet & Facilites
  Finance Department
  
  
• Agenda for Wednesday Feb 5th meeting
  Parks & Rec
  Right-of-Way Maintenance
  Utilities (Electric)
  Public Safety (Fire, Police, Animal Control, etc.)
  Parking Law Enforcement
  
  
• Agenda for Thursday Feb 6th meeting
  Transit
  General Governmental (HR, Risk Management, Council, City Clerk, Legal, Media Services, etc.)
  Community Development (Planning, HUD programs, etc.)

Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

Budget Overview for 2025/26

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TO REACH THE MAYOR AND ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL:
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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is Friday the 30th at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. The council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 3. Budget Overview for Recommended 2025/26 Fiscal Year.
  

Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1

2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) public input.

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YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING SITES:
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Usually some of the agenda items will have a period where members of the public may briefly speak to Council.
TO REACH THE MAYOR AND ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL:
Send email to MayorCouncil@AmesCityCouncil.org
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MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL

The Ames City Council meeting is at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. The regular council meeting agenda includes the following. Note that you can generally click on individual agenda items below to get the full staff report or other explanation.

• 8. Resolution assessing $2,788.42, current charges accumulated under the Dangerous Building Declaration, to the property located at 3323 Tripp Street per Municipal Code Section 5.407.
  
  
• 13. 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan. Staff presented this information to Council last week, this time is reserved for public input on the CIP.

• 14. Resolution authorizing City staff to establish two City of Ames Climate Action Grants Programs with an allocation of up to $70,000.
  
  
• 15. Resolution authorizing City staff to apply for 2025-26 Green Iowa AmeriCorps host site status.
  
  
• 16. Resolution authorizing City staff to participate in the Energy Ready suite of programs.
  
  
• 17. Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update.
  
  
• 18. Resolution approving Downtown Facade Grant Program Updates related to Other/Rear Facade and Maintenance Activities for Historic Buildings.
  
  
• 21. Hearing on text amendments to Chapter 29 Article 12 Floating Zones Lot and Block Design Requirements related to Low Impact and Conservation Subdivisions.
  

Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames City Council, Ward 1