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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 10, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 5:15 p.m. on the 10th day of February, 2026, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland was also present. FY 2026/27 BUDGET WRAP-UP: Assistant City Managers Brian Phillips and Pa Vang Goldbeck presented the recommended funding allocations for activities related to the Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET), Commission on the Arts (COTA), Public Art, and Outside Funding Requests. City Manager Steve Schainker then reviewed the fund forecast for the Ames Intermodal Facility before Finance Director Corey Goodenow concluded with the budget approval timeline. The Public Input on the 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), FY 2025/26 Adjusted Budget, and 2026/27 Proposed Budget was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Plan as amended. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to approve Adjusted Budget for FY 2025/26 as amended, including interfund transfers and General Fund carryover funding. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to approve proposed budget for FY 2026/27 as amended, including interfund transfers. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve proposed budget for FY 2026/27 as amended, including the recommended funding amounts for the ASSET, COTA, Public Art, and Outside Funding Requests as well as interfund transfers. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to set March 24, 2026, as date of final public hearing to adopt a property tax levy for FY 2026/27. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The FY 2026/27 Budget Wrap-Up portion of the meeting was recessed by Mayor Haila at 5:41 p.m. Mayor Haila reconvened with the start of the Regular Meeting agenda at 5:45 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Betcher requested to pull Item No. 8: Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance to revise Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27, and Appendix D of the Municipal Code relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk. Council Member Beatty-Hansen requested to pull Item No. 13: Resolution certifying the grant application for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program - East 13th Street and East Lincoln Way/Dayton Avenue intersection. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Junck, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 8 and Item No. 13. 1. Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of January 16-31, 2026 3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on January 27, 2026, and Special City Council Meetings on January 30, 2026, and February 3, 4, and 5, 2026 4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates 5. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW) with Living Quarters - Staybridge Suites, 2111 Isaac Newton Drive, Pending Favorable Inspection 6. Motion approving Ownership Update for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Clouds, 119 Stanton Avenue Suite 701 7. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses: a. The Dot, 127 Dotson Drive, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review b. Wal-Mart Supercenter #4256, 534 South Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License c. Campus Cheers, 131 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License 8. Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance to revise Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27, and Appendix D of the Municipal Code relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk 9. Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance to revise Chapter 28 Division II, changing the specific water meter setting requirements to accommodate a change to Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 10. Requests for Midnight Madness on July 10, 2026: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-061 approving partial street closures of Kellogg Avenue from 12th Street to 5th Street; 10th,11th, and 12th Streets from Burnett Avenue to Kellogg Avenue; 5th Street from Kellogg Avenue to Pearle Avenue; Pearle Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street; Main Street/Northwestern Avenue from Pearle Avenue to 9th Street; 9th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Hodge Avenue; Hodge Avenue from 9th Street to 7th Street; and 7th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Hodge Avenue for the race route b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-062 approving closure of Burnett Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street for post-race activities 11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-063 accepting Resource Recovery System 2025 Annual Report 12. RESOLUTION NO. 26-064 authorizing the expenditure of approximately $3,003 from Council Contingency Account to sponsor 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 13. RESOLUTION NO. 26-065 certifying the grant application for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program - East 13th Street and East Lincoln Way/Dayton Avenue intersection 14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-066 certifying grant application for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program - Duff Ave (6th Street - East 13th Street) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-067 certifying grant application for 29/30 Arterial Street Pavement Improvement Program - East 13th Street (McCormick Ave to Dayton Ave) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-068 approving contract and bond for the FY 2023/24 Story County Edge of Field Project with Hands On Excavating, LLC, of Radcliffe, IA, in the amount of $292,849.82 17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-069 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - North of Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman Ave) project, setting March 4, 2026, as the bid due date and March 10, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing 18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-070 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave) project, setting March 4, 2026, as the bid due date and March 10, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing 19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-071 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive) project, setting March 4, 2026, as the bid due date and March 10, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing 20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-072 awarding contract to Dewey Ford, of Ankeny, IA, for three Ford Police Hybrid Interceptors in the amount of $130,862.04 21. RESOLUTION NO. 26-073 approving change order to Simmons, Perrine, Moyer, Bergman PLC of Cedar Rapids, IA, for Outside Legal Services related to the Steven L. Schainker Plaza 22. RESOLUTION NO. 26-074 accepting the 2024/25 Traffic Signal Program (S. 16th & University) as completed by Van Maanen Electric, Inc., of Newton, IA, in the amount of $142,043.15 23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-075 accepting 2024/25 Collector Street & Water System Improvements (Oakland Street - Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue) project as complete by Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $662,342.48 24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-076 accepting 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Place) project as complete by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,553,172.12 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. REVISIONS TO CHAPTERS 10, 17, 21, 22, 27, AND APPENDIX D OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK: Council Member Betcher and Mayor Haila pointed out two points of clarification to be added to the requested revisions. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to amend Section 10.14 to replace the language listing the title of "Resource Recovery Superintendent" with "City Manager or Manager's designee." Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Junck, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to amend Section 27.5(3) to clarify "fiscal" year. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to revise Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27, and Appendix D of the Municipal Code relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk, as amended. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2027/28 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - EAST 13TH STREET AND EAST LINCOLN WAY/DAYTON AVENUE INTERSECTION: Public Works Director Justin Clausen responded to an inquiry from Council Member Beatty-Hansen related to shared use path expansion, confirming that staff would seek expansion opportunities under Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) owned bridges should the grant be awarded. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-065 certifying the grant application for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program - East 13th Street and East Lincoln Way/Dayton Avenue intersection. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum. Jim Roch expressed concerns about the proposed pet licensing program and the replacement of electric meters to advanced metering infrastructure when current meters have not reached end of life, citing fiscal responsibility. Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak. MODIFICATIONS TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14, HUMAN RELATIONS, REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTION FOR GENDER IDENTITY: City Attorney Mark Lambert presented an ordinance that would create a protected class of gender identity under Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code, as previously directed by the City Council. Moved by Gartin to pause efforts related to the aforementioned ordinance in order to observe the outcome of the current Legislative session. Motion died due to lack of a second. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance approving modifications to Municipal Code Chapter 14, Human Relations, regarding Civil Rights Protection for Gender Identity. Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Gartin dissenting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to suspend the rules. Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Gartin dissenting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Junck, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance approving modifications to Municipal Code Chapter 14, Human Relations, regarding Civil Rights Protection for Gender Identity. Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Gartin dissenting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4586 approving modifications to Municipal Code Chapter 14, Human Relations, regarding Civil Rights Protection for Gender Identity. Roll Call Vote: 5-1, Gartin dissenting. Motion declared carried. RENAMING CENTER AVENUE TO CHANTLAND AVENUE: Assistant City Manager Phillips presented a staff-initiated request to rename Center Avenue to Chantland Avenue in honor of former Public Works Director Arnold O. Chantland. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to pass on first reading an ordinance renaming Center Avenue to Chantland Avenue. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HARRISON ROAD AND WELBECK DRIVE FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (FS-RL) WITH A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning property West of the Intersection of Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive from Residential Low Density (RL) to Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL) with a Planned Unit Development. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND REFUSE: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an ordinance modifying Municipal Code Chapter 10, Garbage and Refuse. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. 2023/24 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (SOMERSET IMPROVEMENTS - STANGE ROAD): Director Clausen, Traffic Engineer Damion Pregitzer, and Civil Engineer II Mark Gansen presented design alternatives for improvements to Stange Road through Somerset. The project aimed to slow traffic speeds, improve walkability and bikeability, and increase safety for all transportation modes. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Kevin Bourke, 3716 Fletcher Circle, noted ownership of 2511 Aspen Road and 2730 Stange Road, expressed concerns about not receiving notification about the project, and worried about noise impacts from buses stopping at the four-way stops near residential units. Jeri Neal, 916 Ridgewood Avenue, shared thoughts in support of the proposed design from the Consultant on behalf of the Ames Bicycle Coalition. The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to employ the same notice standard for the 2023/24 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements project as is used for proposed Zoning changes. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to place discussion of future notices for similar roadway projects on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The City Council Members agreed to table any further action related to this item until the noticing process was completed. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025: Director Goodenow and Accounting and Reporting Manager Kara Nady provided a high-level overview of the report. Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-078 approving the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. CITY COUNCIL VALUES, GOALS, AND TASKS FOR 2026-2027: Assistant City Manager Phillips reviewed the values, goals, and tasks compiled by staff. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to strike "Develop a shared understanding of affordable housing" from B1.T1. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to decouple the tasks listed in C1.T3. to separate discussion regarding the Event Center at The Linc and the Entry Corridor Beautification Project into two tasks. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-079 adopting City Council Values, Goals, and Tasks for 2026-2027, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK, 4200 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD (S 530TH), SOUTH OF THE CURRENT RESEARCH PARK BOUNDARY FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO RESEARCH PARK INNOVATION DISTRICT (RI): Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann explained that the aforementioned property was previously considered; however, the real estate description had been increased by roughly an acre, necessitating a restart of the rezoning process. The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning of the property located at Iowa State University Research Park, 4200 University Boulevard (S 530th), South of the Current Research Park Boundary from Agricultural (A) to Research Park Innovation District (RI). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to suspend the rules. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning of the property located at Iowa State University Research Park, 4200 University Boulevard (S 530th), South of the Current Research Park Boundary from Agricultural (A) to Research Park Innovation District (RI). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4585 rezoning of the property located at Iowa State University Research Park, 4200 University Boulevard (S 530th), South of the Current Research Park Boundary from Agricultural (A) to Research Park Innovation District (RI). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK PHASE IV FIRST ADDITION AT 4200 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD: Director Diekmann presented the preliminary plat before reviewing the conditions attached to the plat. Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-080 approving Preliminary Plat for Iowa State University Research Park Phase IV First Addition at 4200 University Boulevard with conditions. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OUTLINE FOR DOMANI I (COTTONWOOD EXTENSION): Director Diekmann introduced a revised plan for the Domani development incentive, which was initially approved for City responsibility of the Cottonwood extension in fiscal year 2027/28. The developer, wanting a quicker timeline, offered to fund and extend Green Hills Drive, with the City later completing improvements to Cottonwood Road. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Keith Arneson, 4114 Cochran Parkway, expressed gratitude as the developer for the collaborative strategy and explained his eagerness to expedite project progress in order to augment the housing inventory promptly with various lot options. The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve Alternative 1: Direct staff to amend the existing development agreement prior to the next final plat approval for Domani to allow for the Developer to extend Green Hills Drive in 2026 and plat the remaining 23 lots in Domani I and for the City to assume the responsibility for the future completion of the Cottonwood Extension at a time approved by the City Council with a goal of doing the extension in FY 2027/28. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were seven items for consideration. The first was from Mayor Dale Higgins from the City of Maxwell requesting a release from the 28E agreement for Solid Waste Services. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Statements opposing the annexation of the Irons Subdivision from Joyce Vegge and Jane Olson were the next items. Council Member Gartin noted that he had responded to Ms. Vegge. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to request the Mayor respond to Ms. Olson. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Suggestions from Kody Olson for investments in North Grand Mall comprised the fourth item. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to request the Mayor respond with appreciation for the provided input and share that with uncertain budget times, the suggestions will be considered but cannot be promised. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The fifth item was from Sam Bryant related to reassessing current rental regulations. Moved by Junck, seconded by Gartin, to request a memo from staff concerning the three specific items referenced by Mr. Bryant with information on which of the requirements apply to owner-occupied units. Vote on Motion: 4-2, Beatty-Hansen and Corrieri dissenting. Motion declared carried. Concerns regarding smart meter infrastructure in Ames from Clinton Richard Cabney was the sixth item. No action was taken on this item. The final item was from Planner Justin Moore regarding a request for a waiver to subdivide land in Story County within the Ames Urban Fringe. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to place the item on a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Members of the City Council and Mayor provided highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings. COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk; John A. Haila, Mayor; Renee Hall, City Clerk Accounts Payable Checks Jan 23, 2026 Thru Feb 5, 2026 Vendor Name Check Amount A Tec Recycling Inc $250.00 A-T Properties Limited Partner $31.73 Abc Bus Inc $1,134.23 Access $69,259.50 Aci Mechanical Inc $1,270.02 Actors Inc $20,200.00 Alesha Smith $50.00 All Star Concrete Llc $23,512.50 Alliant Energy/Ipl $105,840.67 Allied Instrumentation $8,523.85 Allmax Software Llc $4,366.00 Amazon Capital Services Inc $1,872.59 Amer Public Power Association $29,474.07 Amer Red Cross $210.00 American Graphics And Installations $78.50 Amerigas - Baxter Ia $122.00 Ames Chamber Artists $6,000.00 Ames Chinese School $300.00 Ames Ford Lincoln $3,920.30 Ames Outdoor Supply $209.71 Ames Regional Economic Alliance $57,650.00 Ames Tribune #8004 $50.00 Anderson, Justin $1,200.00 Armor Equipment $1,119.00 Arnold Motor Supply $1,600.91 Artisan Ames $34.04 Aspen Waste System Of Iowa Inc $1,745.63 At&T Mobility $52.79 Bauer Built Inc $873.65 Bell Salvage $170.00 Bergmann, Robert $500.00 Biobag Americas Inc $1,425.14 Blackburn, Virginia $500.00 Blanks, Alexia D $43.80 Bolton & Menk Inc $8,345.00 Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Co $82,889.40 Brooks Instrument Llc $3,492.50 Burnett, John $152.62 C & K Heating Ac Plumbing Inc $1,085.74 Cent Ia Distributing Inc $759.56 Cent Ia Towing & Recovery Inc $549.00 Cent Landscapes $420.93 Cintas Corp $957.20 Cintas First Aid & Safety D89 $277.96 Cipco $1,000.00 City Of Ames Utilities $895.00 City Of Dubuque $4,649.89 City Of Stanhope $25.46 Cll Bubke $225.00 Connie Sefcik $63.50 Consumers Energy $28,779.24 Core & Main Lp $569.31 Cory Zorn $209.99 Country Landscapes Inc $2,692.12 Country Plastics $243.45 Crystal Clear Water $143.88 Cummins Sales And Service $75.40 Dave Fitz Electric Co $150.00 Dejoode, Chase M $6.13 Delta Dental Plan Of Iowa $19,991.69 Dept Of Treasury $464,990.67 Devoogd, James Jacob $115.00 Deyarman Ames $10,782.04 Dgr Engineering $31,862.36 Dinges Fire Company $303.23 Draintech $641.37 Dstrs Agnt For Missionsquare Ret Cl $44,068.81 Durazzi, Allison $1,200.00 Echo Group Inc $3,538.43 Ecolab Pest Control $1,280.34 Ed M Feld Equipment Company, Inc $493.44 Electronic Asset Security $672.15 Elifeguard Inc $1,846.25 Emc Risk Services Llc $26,315.20 Englund, Tatum J $10.22 Environmental Resource Assoc $2,066.28 Ez Liner $1,140.28 Fedex $261.39 Finco Tree $798.00 Fisher Scientific Co $237.34 Freedom First Aid & Safety Llc $238.58 Gale Group $580.79 Galls, Llc $1,519.25 Garden Wind Llc $801,315.32 Gilligan, Donna L $1,000.00 Govconnection Inc $2,225.08 Grace Van Roekel $16.24 Greenru $470.32 Grey House Publishing Inc $514.05 Gunn, Cody M $99.72 Hach Co $327.18 Hands On Excavating Llc $10,356.83 Hart, Jeffrey $50.00 Heartland Senior Service $6,051.47 Henkel Construction Company $155,354.20 Heritage Petroleum $3,055.44 Heuss Printing Inc $3,322.51 Hicks, Kelly L $11.47 Hilsabeck Schacht Inc $14,537.85 Holms/American Radiator Llc $715.00 Howes Welding $25.00 Huber Supply Co Inc $16.41 Hypertec Usa Inc $8,155.24 Ia Dept Of Revenue $316,217.38 Ia Prison Industries $451.00 Idot $599.08 Ingram Library Services $4,281.93 Interstate Batteries $943.80 Interstate Power Systems $348.39 Intl Municipal Lawyers Assoc $200.00 Iowa Lock Doc $134.82 Isu Dps Parking Division $855.00 Janda, Nolan M $35.13 Joe Rippetoe $1,200.00 Johnson Brothers Of Iowa $262.50 Jorson & Carlson Inc $201.40 Karl Chevrolet $153.86 Kendra Scace $115.06 Key Cooperative $486.36 King Knutson Construction Inc $137,106.85 Kippnick, Nathan R $14.98 Lansink Construction, Inc $260,845.02 Libby, Caleb O $79.14 Liberty Tire Recycling Llc $493.55 Libraria $202.40 Lowes Companies Inc $226.02 Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller P.C. $462.70 Madison National Life Ins Co Inc $4,577.13 Magic Muffler $259.50 Mahaska Bottling Co $375.00 Manz, Allison C $29.99 Matos, Betsy $101.00 Mayrose Tools Llc $220.00 Mc Farland Clinic Pc $902.00 Mechanical Comfort Inc $4,023.00 Menards $68.61 Metronet Fibernet Llc $144.90 Mhc Kenworth Des Moines $639.26 Mica $909.58 Midcontinent Independent System Opr $563,183.58 Midland Door Solutions Llc $1,296.30 Midland Power Cooperative $1,225.02 Midstate Solution Llc $3,867.95 Midwest Tape $466.14 Midwest Turf Support, Llc $2,479.40 Mimnaugh, Steve $1,200.00 Minturn Inc $55,313.75 Mohawk Mfg & Supply Co $1,434.72 Neighbors Heating & Cooling $17,163.00 New York Life Ins Co $22.50 Nguyen, Van Anh $25.00 Northern Lights Distributing Inc $382.10 Novaspect Inc $304.66 Octagon Center For The Arts $4,000.00 Okerlund, Adam $200.00 Olson, Jaylynn $56.02 On Track Construction Llc $11,217.60 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning $50.00 Orkin Pest Control $144.45 Orning Glass Co $41,882.12 Overdrive $4,453.48 Papa Johns Pizza $235.50 Pepsi Cola $209.56 Petroleum Traders Corporation $33,644.08 Piekarczyk, Damian $17.69 Playaway Products Llc $789.28 Plumb Supply $230.50 Portable Pro Inc $75.00 Potadle, Greer M $200.97 Prescott, Jermaine $225.00 Presto X Co $68.57 Prevost Car (Us) Inc $660.46 Primary Health Care, Inc $7,414.47 Recreonics $1,520.54 Rees, Benjamin $50.00 Reliable Maintenance Company $2,955.45 Richard Duszynski $4.82 Riedell Shoes Inc $2,142.00 Riverside Technologies Inc $5,106.66 Rms Energy Co Llc $118,989.00 Robert Sawyer $100.00 Rowell Chemical Corp $7,270.51 Rtl Equipment Inc $7,600.00 Sams West Inc $25.00 Sande Construction & Supply $332,583.44 Schallehn, Steve $25.00 Schrodt, Chloe M $71.62 Schuling Hitch Co Inc $8,413.10 Scs Engineers $2,955.00 Selvaraj, Sachindran $85.00 Seon System Sales Inc $1,665.11 Server Supply.Com Inc $3,099.85 Sherwin Williams $67.12 Sign Pro $60.00 Skovlund, Molly M $50.38 Smith, Andrew $50.00 Spectrum Paint Co Inc $427.44 Stanard & Associates Inc $215.50 Steph Mandernach $170.00 Story Co Conservation $505.60 Synder, Craig $8,000.00 T Mobile Usa Inc $1,854.69 Tarman, Richard N $50.00 Tasc $23,199.70 Tekniam Inc $4,995.00 The Northway Corp $31,618.25 The Shredder $188.00 Todd Thompson $1,200.00 Treasurer State Of Ia $2,864.07 Tune Facilities Llc $7,460.00 Tupy, Jack $34.76 U S Cellular $191.73 United Rentals (North America) Inc $824.14 Utility Equipment $711.88 Utomo, Erwin $5.60 Verizon Wireless $959.18 Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co $1,200.00 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield $455,846.67 Westmatic Corporation $2,118.74 Wilson Toyota Scion $3,522.93 Windsor Pointe Lp $28.82 Winski, Jake $153.37 Xerox Financial Services $516.00 Youth & Shelter Services $7,838.70 Zimmer & Francescon $318.25 4imprint Inc $1,533.68 Total Checks Remitted $4,650,568.86 To The Best Of My Knowledge The Above Claims Are Just And Recommended For Approval. Corey Goodenow, Finance Director John A Haila, Mayor Renee Hall, City Clerk Accounts Payable Payments Jan 23, 2026 Thru Feb 5, 2026 Vendor Name Payment Amount Access Systems $114.37 Ack Enterprises $930.89 Aftermarket Parts Company, The $440.23 Ahlers & Cooney Pc $102.00 Air Products And Chemicals $1,500.00 Airgas Usa Llc $1,026.95 Altec Industries Inc $1,731.03 Ames Childrens Choirs Association $3,180.00 Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau $162,466.42 Ames Trenching & Exc Inc $1,459.67 Arc Of Story County $1,017.30 Ascendance Trucks Midwest Llc $2,045.86 B & H Photo Video $2,620.36 Baldwin Supply Company $300.07 Bank Of America $105,597.52 Barney, John $1,214.39 Bobcat Of Ames $2,468.51 Border States Industries Inc $10,822.94 Capital Sanitary Supply Inc $77.39 Carbon Day Ev Charging $121,312.32 Cdw Government Llc $7,040.00 Central States Roofing $35,435.00 Civicplus Llc $21,049.78 Community Choice Credit Union $4,920.47 Dakota Supply Group $66.52 Ffp Fund V Lessee2, Llc $5,334.13 Field Paper Co $1,135.85 Fletcher Reinhardt $246.10 Fox Strand $57,204.15 Gallagher Benefit Services $4,708.33 Gannett Iowa Localiq $1,118.72 Geil, Darren A $15.95 General Traffic Controls $2,993.00 Gillig Llc $3,497.01 Grainger Inc $3,468.98 Haila, John A $63.80 Hdr Engineering Inc $165,748.75 Hi-Line Inc $214.60 Hirta $25,172.90 Hr Green Inc $71,074.00 Hth Companies Inc $5,598.29 Janssen, Gretchen $44.63 Johnston Autostores $15.09 Kehm, Jacilyn $24.60 Kom, Donald $26.67 Kruger, Kurt $9.80 Legal Aid Society $15,326.39 Macquarie Energy Llc $885,360.00 Macqueen Equipment Llc $46,447.79 Mail Services Llc $74.64 Manatts Inc $1,599.38 Martin Marietta $10,361.24 Midwest Alarm Services $2,106.12 Midwest Office Technology Inc $356.84 Mississippi Lime Co $13,140.28 Motion Industries Inc $106.07 Municipal Fire & Police Retirement $134,848.70 Murphy Tractor & Equip Company $28,024.44 Myfleetcenter, Sound Billing Llc $135.97 Odp Business Solutions $936.98 Olsson, Inc $24,040.75 Osmose Utilities Services Inc $24,370.24 Paper Corporation $1,612.00 Perrill $250.00 Power Line Supply $636.33 Preferred Pest Mgmt $65.00 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Llc $1,251.00 Quill Corp $124.25 Ramirez, Daniel $207.63 Rdg Planning & Design, Inc $8,377.70 Seneca Companies Inc $475.00 Sigler Companies Inc $2,298.03 Skarshaug Test Lab Inc $6,270.96 Spence, Curtis $445.12 Squeegee Clean $300.00 Staples Business Advantage $46.44 Story Construction Co $122,277.08 Stratus Building Solutions $5,716.00 Stuart C Irby Company $2,439.60 Tallgrass Land Stewardship Co $7,619.02 Technical Services Inc $3,142.15 Tenaska Power Services Co $8,000.00 Terracon Consultants Inc $2,935.00 Thomson Reuters West $845.27 Titan Machinery $88.08 Turfwerks $614.42 United Parcel Service $377.49 Van Maanen Electric Inc $183,473.96 Van Wall Equipment Inc $185.51 Vanguard Grouppl090886 $35,147.59 Vestis Services, Llc $693.21 Whks & Co Inc $121,983.80 World Fuel Services Inc $10,188.93 Wright Tree Service $16,645.35 Total Payment Remitted $2,568,623.09 To The Best Of My Knowledge The Above Claims Are Just And Recommended For Approval. Corey Goodenow, Finance Director John A Haila, Mayor Renee Hall, City Clerk City of Ames, Iowa Revenue for January Property taxes $ 15,379,349 Other city taxes 8,090,517 Licenses & permits 712,328 Intergovernmental revenue 34,740,940 Charges for service 51,019,893 Fines, forfeit & penalties 1,575,432 Interest 8,232,430 Rents & royalties 711,813 Loan repayments 514,670 Donations 2,623,378 Perpetual care 11,225 Private Grants (12,772) Bond proceeds 5,043,834 Sale of merchandise & assets 172,328 Assessments 116,189 Deposits & developer contrib. - Miscellaneous revenues & reimbursements (2,740,778) Internal service charges 12,739,493 Total revenues $138,930,269 February 24 2026 LIOW0462888
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