Ames City Council | June 9, 2026

The Ames City Council held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, addressing several procurement and development-related matters. Key discussions included proceeding with the annexation of the Iron Subdivision and Ames Golfing Country Club, and detailed deliberations on the development of The Bluffs project, focusing on roadway improvements and financial incentives involving TIF rebates and developer contributions. The Council approved deferring final roadway cost decisions pending engineering estimates. They also approved a final plat for medium-density development with waivers related to driveway access and financial security tied to roadway improvements. Additionally, the Council approved a zoning text amendment to regulate fueling points in commercial zones, and received an update on a USDA Rural Energy Saving Program loan application for an electric energy upgrade program targeting HVAC heat pump installations. Other procurement actions included accepting bids and federal grant applications for airport parking lot expansion and approving a site development plan amendment for a Les Schwab Tire Center. The Council also discussed challenges with utility construction costs impacting capital improvement projects and approved motions related to nuisance assessments and zoning ordinance amendments. The meeting concluded with a closed session on collective bargaining strategies.