Ames public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ames City Council
The Council will hold two public hearings on rezoning requests: one for properties on SE 2nd Street and Sumner Avenue from highway-oriented to neighborhood commercial, and another for a research park property along South 530th Avenue. Other items include a staff report on housing incentives, approval of a $121,312 contract for two Level 3 EV chargers, and discussion of FY 2026/27 budget guidelines. A consent agenda covers routine items such as liquor license renewals and event permits for 2026. The meeting also includes a change order for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center ($211,000) and a closed session for electric transmission planning.
- Contract award to Carbon Day EV Charging for two Level 3 chargers ($121,312)
- Change Order #2 for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center to Story Construction ($211,000)
- Rezoning hearing for 200-220 SE 2nd Street and 210 Sumner Avenue (HOC to NC)
- Public hearing on housing incentive request for developers
- FY 2026/27 City Council Budget Guidelines discussion
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold a third reading and vote on rezoning 220-400 Freel Drive from General Industrial to Government/Airport District. Other items include discussions on adding gender identity to human relations code, hearings on a zoning text amendment for landscaping mulch and a rezoning at 23959 580th Avenue, and approval of contracts for public art and infrastructure. The consent agenda covers routine approvals such as alcohol licenses, a street banner policy update, and funding for bulletproof vests. Economic development includes a staff report on housing incentives.
- Third reading and adoption of rezoning 220-400 Freel Drive to Government/Airport District
- Discussion on adding gender identity to Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Human Relations)
- Award of $213,410 contract for Homewood Golf Course Hole Nine Crossing Improvement Project
- Award of $30,000 contract for fabrication of sculptural collection 'Perennials' for CyRide bus shelters
- Acceptance of $542,477.70 sanitary sewer extension project (S 500th Avenue County Line Road)
Ames City Council
The City Council will review several contracts including bus purchases and substation improvements. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning amendments and property leases.
- Contract for DGR Engineering for Ontario Road and Mortensen Road substation improvements up to $1,302,700
- Purchase of two 40' heavy-duty diesel buses from Gillig LLC for $1,453,822
- REAP grant agreements for pedestrian bridges in Ontario Park ($200,000) and Moore Memorial Park ($200,000)
- Acceptance of Water Treatment Plant Lime Pond Underdrain Improvements by Con-Struct, Inc. for $204,369
- Zoning text amendment hearing for South Lincoln Sub Area Mixed Use District single family design standards
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will meet jointly with the Human Relations Commission to discuss municipal code modifications. The regular meeting includes several resolutions regarding infrastructure completion, software procurement, and public works projects.
- Ames Main Street winter sidewalk sales request involving a $1,370.25 fund transfer
- Contract award to Limble CMMS LLC for maintenance software in the amount of $94,374
- Contract award to CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $161,442.50
- Contract award to GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. not to exceed $93,330.10
- CyRide 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement contract for $77,300
Ames City Council
The Council will consider several financial and development items, including a pool heater replacement and street maintenance equipment. Discussions include adjusting electric rates and establishing a pet licensing program. The meeting also includes hearings on traffic signals and zoning amendments.
- $297,600.30 contract for Furman Aquatic Center Pool Basin Heater Replacement
- $56,360.62 purchase of CrafCo SS125D Trailer Mounted Sealant Melter-Applicator
- $174,300.86 change order for Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade
- $75,423.95 contract for 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program with Iowa Signal Inc.
- Ordinance to adjust electric rates by 1.5%
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will vote on several infrastructure and utility contracts. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation matters.
- Engineering services for RICE Electric Generation Facility with Sargent & Lundy LLC not-to-exceed $6,885,000
- CDBG Infrastructure Improvements (S Riverside Ave - S 4th Street to Lincoln Way) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems for $559,321.30
- CDBG Infrastructure Improvements (S Russell Ave - S 4th Street to Lincoln Way) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems for $484,024.40
- CyRide 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project with NAI Electrical Contractors for $77,300
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending electric rates (Chapter 28) and decide on allowing urban deer hunting in two parks. The consent agenda includes multiple alcohol license approvals, street closures for ISU Homecoming, and contracts for snowplow upfitting ($770,104) and traffic signal upgrades ($84,135).
- First reading of ordinance amending electric rates (Chapter 28)
- Motion on urban deer hunting in Munn Woods and Emma McCarthy Lee Park
- Resolution waiving competitive bidding for snowplow truck upfitting ($770,104) to Henderson Products
- ISU Homecoming street closures (Sunset Drive, Ash Ave, Gray Ave, Pearson Ave) on Oct 24
- Hearing to vacate alley at 325 Ash Avenue to Phi Gamma Delta
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold public hearings on a $114,995,065 budget amendment and the sale of up to $13,735,000 in general obligation bonds. They will also consider the first reading of electric rate modifications, a rezoning agreement for 3220 Cameron School Road, and award a $1,249,640 contract for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. Consent agenda items include numerous alcohol license approvals and contracts for public works projects.
- Public hearing and resolution to amend FY 2025/26 budget by increasing expenditures $114,995,065
- Public hearing and resolution to sell up to $13,735,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
- Resolution (third reading) to rezone 3220 Cameron School Road from Agriculture to Convenience General Service and Floating Suburban Medium-Density Residential
- First reading of ordinance establishing nonresident sanitary sewer rate and updating water/pollution control fees
- Resolution awarding $1,249,640 contract to Story Construction for Construction Manager as Advisor services for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
The AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee will approve minutes from July, adopt transit and roadway safety targets, and certify a clean air grant project. The meeting will also include public hearings on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
- Adoption of 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Ames Connect 2050
- Adoption of Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- Adoption of CyRide's Transit Safety Targets
- Adoption of Iowa DOT's Roadway Safety (PM1) Targets
- Certification of Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Grant Application
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will consider a resolution to call an election on a proposal to borrow money for relocating Fire Station No. 2. They will also vote on a consent item authorizing a certificate of consistency for The Bridge Home to apply for state emergency shelter grants.
- Resolution calling an election for a General Obligation Loan Agreement to fund Fire Station No. 2 relocation
- Motion to sign a Certificate of Consistency for The Bridge Home for State of Iowa Emergency Solutions Grant and Shelter Assistance Fund renewal funding
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will discuss a federal loan application for energy upgrades and the relocation of Fire Station No. 2. The body is also voting on several rezoning ordinances and infrastructure contracts.
- USDA Rural Energy Savings Program loan application up to $15,000,000
- Water System Improvements (E. 14th St & Meadowlane Ave) contract with Jet Drain Services, LLC for $314,426
- Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (6th Street) contract with MidState Solution, LLC for $125,151.50
- Rezoning of 3220 Cameron School Road from Agriculture to Convenience General Service and Floating Suburban Medium-Density Residential
- Public hearing dates set for September 23, 2025, regarding a Digital Billboard Lease Agreement and FY 2025/26 budget amendment
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 3220 Cameron School Road from Agricultural to Convenience General Service and Floating Suburban Medium-Density Residential zones. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as alcohol license updates, fireworks permits, and claims payments. Separate action items cover police equipment purchases, water infrastructure contracts, and a request to initiate a zoning text amendment for the ISU Research Park.
- Public hearing on rezoning 3220 Cameron School Road from Agricultural to CGS and FS-RM with masterplan
- Award of contracts for 60 police handguns and equipment: $33,628 to Sioux Sales and $23,800 to Arms Unlimited
- Approval of water meters supply contract with Badger Meter for up to $249,509
- Acceptance of Year Two ($504,952.30) and award of Year Three ($392,140) lime sludge disposal contracts with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping
- Allocation of $12,500 from Airport Improvement Fund for jet fuel farm replacement project
Ames City Council
The council will finalize a new power plant site and consider a $6.9 million engineering contract for the facility. Other decisions include rezonings, a residential recycling update, and a sanitary sewer connection request for Maple Grove Mobile Home Park. Several ordinances are up for adoption, including renewable energy buyback and driveway regulations.
- Finalize new power plant site and award $6,885,000 engineering contract to Sargent & Lundy
- Hearing on zoning text amendment to modify PUD open space standard for infill sites
- Hearing on rezone of 400 S 4th Street for a 16-unit Planned Unit Development
- Second reading of ordinance amending renewable energy buyback program
- Staff report on residential curbside recycling
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
The AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee will consider motions to approve the Draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Ames Connect 2050) and the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and set September 23, 2025, as the date for a public hearing on both plans. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the June 17, 2025 special meeting.
- Motion to approve the Draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Ames Connect 2050)
- Motion to approve the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- Setting September 23, 2025, as public hearing date for both plans
- Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 special AAMPO meeting
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will review several construction contracts, including projects for a splash pad, park paths, and water system improvements. The agenda also includes alcohol license approvals, utility easements, and various zoning hearings.
- Contract for Daley Park Splash Pad Project: $322,820
- Contract for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Path Replacement Project: $1,136,861.94
- Contract for Parks and Recreation Maintenance Expansion Project: $1,334,075
- Contract for CyRide 2025 Facility Fire Protection Improvement Project: $227,600
- Contract for CyRide Standard Diesel with Biodiesel Blend Fuel: $1,260,000
Ames City Council
The City Council will discuss the adoption of an ordinance to comply with state law regarding police citizen review boards. The meeting includes hearings on a property rezoning to General Industrial and amendments to driveway zoning standards.
- Contract award to Van Maanen Electric Inc. for $359,895 for Power Plant fire alarm upgrades
- Rezoning of 57258 220th Street (East 13th Street) from Agricultural to General Industrial
- Professional services agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for $100,000 for Duff Avenue Corridor Study
- Professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants for $72,000 for Bloomington Road pavement improvements
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 4563 to repeal the Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee (ARPAC)
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
The Transportation Policy Committee will hold a hearing regarding the Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The committee is also scheduled to consider a resolution to approve the final program.
- Hearing on FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution approving Final FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold public hearings and potentially adopt ordinances on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a new variance process, and a voluntary annexation. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance to repeal the Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee to comply with state law, and award several large construction contracts including the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Expansion ($1.34M) and Daley Park Splash Pad ($900k). Numerous resolutions approving contracts, fee schedules, and a pay plan for FY 2025/26 are on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing and first passage of ordinance amending municipal code to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- Second reading of ordinance to repeal Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee (ARPAC) per new state law
- Public hearing and awarding of contract for Parks and Recreation Maintenance Expansion to King Knutson Construction for $1,344,075
- Public hearing and awarding of contracts for Daley Park Splash Pad: $322,820 to TK Concrete and $577,934 for equipment/installation
- Resolution approving Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program agreement for $500,000 for 13th & Grand capacity improvements
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on future electric generation options. The meeting follows the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. The agenda lists no other specific decisions or items for discussion.
- Presentation on future electric generation
- Special City Council Meeting
- Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
The Transportation Policy Committee will hold a workshop regarding the Ames Connect 2050 plan. This session includes discussion of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
- Ames Connect 2050 Workshop
- Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Workshop
Ames City Council
The Ames City Council will consider approving alcohol licenses for local businesses, including new permits for outdoor service, and will vote on contracts for road widening and utility projects. The body will also hold public hearings on annexation and utility easements.
- Approving alcohol licenses for Ichiban Ames, Thirsty Pigs, and Apres Bar
- Approving contract for South 16th Street Roadway Widening ($3,625,832.10)
- Approving contract for Emergency Generator System for Power Plant ($310,670)
- Public hearing on annexation of former Borgmeyer farm property
- First passage of ordinance to repeal Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee
Ames City Council
The City Council will consider increasing drinking water rates by 3.5% and sanitary sewer rates by 5.5%. The body is also reviewing several large infrastructure contracts and a rezoning request for 113 North Dakota Avenue.
- Proposed 3.5% increase in drinking water rates and 5.5% increase in sanitary sewer rates
- Contract for South 16th Street Roadway Widening with Con-Struct, Inc. for $3,625,832.10
- Contract for Oakland Street - Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue improvements with Manatt's, Inc. for $650,346.84
- Single-source contract to Racom for $291,904.72 to replace Fire Station Alerting System
- Rezoning of 113 North Dakota Avenue from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee
The AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee will vote on the Draft FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and set a July 8, 2025 public hearing. They will also consider a $149,950 contract with Olsson, Inc. for a Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan. A hearing and resolution on the Final FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program are scheduled.
- Motion to approve Draft FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and set July 8, 2025 public hearing
- Motion recommending City Council approval of $149,950 contract with Olsson, Inc. for TSMO plan
- Hearing and resolution on Final FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program