Special Meeting of the Ames City Council | May 19, 2026

The Ames City Council held a special meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily to discuss procurement and project updates related to local infrastructure. Key procurement-related discussions included a public hearing and resolution on a revocable lease option with Ames Greenfield Development LLC for the development and operation of solar facilities on approximately 165 acres at the airport. The council supported moving forward with alternative one for this lease. Additionally, the council received a detailed update on the Shanker Plaza project, focusing on punch list items, state inspection permits, and outstanding issues such as fog nozzles and pre-cast concrete repairs. The council discussed options for opening the plaza contingent on state permits and completion of punch list items, ultimately favoring a cooperative approach with the contractor, Hankle, to extend deadlines rather than declaring a breach of contract. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after addressing these procurement and project management matters.