Ames City Council | April 28, 2026

The Ames City Council meeting held on April 28, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement activities involved the approval of a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale of up to six market-rate lots in the Baker Subdivision, with the contract awarded to Keystone Equity based on their higher bid and compliance with RFP requirements. The council also reviewed sewer extension alternatives for the Irons subdivision, discussing cost estimates and potential special assessment projects for homeowners. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the water sales agreement with Xenia Rural Water District, increasing the maximum daily water sale and adjusting terms to support local developments. Other agenda items included rezoning and master plan approvals for Auburn Trail development, sidewalk installation plans in the Delaware area, and discussions on potential redevelopment in the South Campus redirection area. Several motions related to pedestrian safety improvements and historic preservation proclamations were also passed. The meeting featured public comments on neighborhood concerns, infrastructure projects, and environmental initiatives such as solar power expansion.