Ames City Council | March 24, 2026

The Ames City Council meeting held on March 24, 2026, included extensive discussions on transportation planning, budget allocations, and contract awards. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of the Transportation Planning Work Program for fiscal year 2027, with federal funding sources detailed and several corridor studies underway. The council approved the allocation of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds to four regional transportation projects, including road reconstructions and mill and overlay work, with full funding awarded to all projects. Additionally, the council authorized contracts for sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects, including awarding a contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Company LLC for over $1.6 million. The meeting also covered the approval of a development agreement involving property transfer with noted legal risks, and a zoning text amendment to facilitate higher-density residential development with reduced parking requirements. The council discussed the recruitment process for a new city attorney, approving a recruitment plan and job description with modifications. Lastly, the council addressed a concrete panel staining project for a municipal building, authorizing a test stain application with potential full staining contingent on results. Motions were passed on all procurement and contract-related items, reflecting active management of capital improvement projects and professional service procurements.