The City Council meeting addressed a variety of agenda items including the issuance of several alcohol licenses, approval of contract change orders for municipal projects, and various administrative resolutions. Key discussions focused on regulating data centers, including environmental impact studies and temporary development delays. The Council also held public hearings on annexation proposals, annual community development action plans, and drainage improvement programs. Additionally, the Council authorized contracts for infrastructure improvements, including energy center transformer upgrades and roadway construction, and addressed requests for various permit approvals and easement vacations.
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The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including proclamations, alcohol license approvals, and contract authorizations. Key actions included approving new alcohol licenses and renewals, authorizing engineering and construction contracts for infrastructure projects like the 161 kV Transmission Line and the Ames Municipal Energy Center, and setting dates for bond sales and public hearings. The Council also discussed data center regulations, including the adoption of a temporary development delay, received updates on the childcare feasibility study and environmental impact assessments, and conducted hearings on annexations and utility easements.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed the amendment of bylaws to include the Central Iowa Regional Planning Alliance as a non-voting advisory member. Additionally, the agenda featured public hearings regarding the Final FFY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, the Final Transportation Systems Management and Operations Plan, and an amendment to the Public Participation Plan.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed and approved the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program and set a date for a public hearing. Additionally, they awarded Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for several regional transportation projects, including transit bus purchases and street reconstruction efforts. The committee also initiated the process for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program to accommodate a highway widening project and approved the draft of the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program for public comment and review.
