Special Meeting of the Ames City Council

The Ames City Council held a special meeting on September 1, 2026, during which they approved a milestone payment related to the AMEC project, which involves new power generation studies coordinated by the regional transmission organization MISO. This payment is part of a series required to participate in the 2026 generation studies and helps ensure commitment from generating companies by holding funds to offset potential system constraints. The council unanimously passed the motion to approve this payment. Additionally, the council approved the creation of a "sip and stroll" district and discussed the receipt of multiple applications for a Resident Study Committee focused on data centers. No other procurement or contracting actions were noted.