STORY COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

AGENDA - March 9, 2026 - 5:30 PM

 

Story County Conservation Center – 56461 180th Street, Ames, Iowa


1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

REVIEW AGENDA AND HANDOUTS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

5.

STAFF REPORT

A.

Ryan Wiemold - Park Superintendent

Documents:
  1. Parks Superintendent Annual Report.pdf
6.

APPROVE MINUTES

A.

February 9, 2026 Minutes

Documents:
  1. February 9, 2026 Minutes.pdf
7.

APPROVE CLAIMS AND RECEIPTS

A.

Claims

Documents:
  1. Conservation Claims 01-21-26 to 02-03-26 Paid 02-12-26.pdf
  2. Conservation Claims HW for Elec Fuel Tax Paid 02-12-26.pdf
  3. Conservation Claims 02-04-26 to 02-17-26 Paid 02-26-26.pdf
  4. IRVM Claims 01-21-26 to 02-03-26 Paid 02-12-26.pdf
  5. IRVM Claims 02-04-26 to 02-17-26 Paid 02-26-26.pdf
8.

FINANCIAL REPORTS AND UPDATES

A.

Expenses and Revenues

Documents:
  1. Conservation Expense Update - February 2026.pdf
  2. IRVM Expense Update - February 2026.pdf
  3. Revenue By Month - February 2026.pdf
9.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS

https://bit.ly/ConservationEventsCalendar

10.

APPROVE PERSONNEL ACTIONS

A.

Action Forms

Documents:
  1. Conservation Personnel Report 4.26.pdf
11.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

(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 Board votes on the motion.) 

A.

Consideration of Amendment #2 of Professional Services Agreement with Shive Hattery for Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor Shelter Project to Include Construction Observation and Construction Administration for a Not to Exceed Amount of $45,000.00

Documents:
  1. TELC 4 CACO.pdf
B.

Consideration of Contract with Hall Backhoe and Tiling for Earthwork and Tiling at 2919 South Riverside Drive Park Ranger Residence for $7,000

Documents:
  1. Hall Backhoe.pdf
C.

Consideration of Contract with Finch Livestock for Management Grazing in SCC Areas

Documents:
  1. Goat Grazing.pdf
D.

Consideration of Contract with Mark Tjernagel for Prescribed Management Grazing at Carroll Prairie

Documents:
  1. Cattle Grazing.pdf
E.

Consideration of the Second Reading of the Story County Conservation Rules and Regulations

Documents:
  1. SCC RULES REGULATIONS 2026 - FINAL.pdf
F.

Consideration of the Second Reading of the Story County Conservation Safety and Health Management Policy

Documents:
  1. SAFETY HEALTH MGMT 2026 FINAL.pdf
12.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

A.

Consideration of Bid Award and Construction Contract to Giardino Construction for $879,600.00 and Authorize the Conservation Director, Michael Cox, to Sign the Contract

Documents:
  1. TELC Ph 4 Bid Award.pdf
B.

Consideration of Supplemental Agreement with Bolton & Menk Inc. for Final Design Services for the Deppe Family Recreation Area for $5,500

Documents:
  1. Deppe Amendment.pdf
13.

UPDATES:

A. General Updates - Michael Cox, Director
B. Liaison Assignments, Committee Meetings Updates, and Announcements from the Board
C. Other

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Story County strives to ensure that its programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Persons requiring assistance, auxiliary aids or services, or accommodation because of a disability may contact the county's ADA coordinator at (515)382-7204.