# Ames City Council Pt.2 | September 22, 2026


**Body:** AmesTelevision
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Ames City Council meeting held on September 22, 2026, included discussions primarily focused on land use and development issues, including a proposal to allow subdivision of lots in an area currently under county zoning. The council considered options related to controlling development and infrastructure requirements, ultimately approving an option that limits subdivision to existing county rules. Additionally, the council approved funding for a Lincolnway corridor safety study aimed at addressing pedestrian safety concerns following a fatal crash, with plans to incorporate recommendations into future capital improvement projects. Several ordinances related to rezoning and building and fire code revisions were adopted. The council also addressed various communications and requests, including property maintenance inspections, housing vacancy inquiries, and rental code safety gaps, directing many items to future agendas for further action. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting included budget-related decisions for infrastructure studies and policy discussions that could influence future procurement and development activities.

**Source:** AmesTelevision