Ames meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ames council weighs $500K bond, budget workshop; no decisions confirmed

The Ames City Council held a regular meeting on Aug. 10 and a budget workshop on Aug. 22. The regular meeting's agenda included a resolution to issue up to $500,000 in certificates of obligation for public works projects, but minutes have not yet been published, so no final action is confirmed. The workshop covered preliminary budget and property tax rate discussions, with no final action taken.

Regular meeting (Aug. 10)

The council's agenda included several items, but the outcome is not yet known because minutes are not published. The items were:

• Accepting bids for demolition and disposal of property at 339 Walters Rd., Ames, TX (Compton Sec. 2, Lot 14, 1.0346 acres).
• A presentation of municipal advisor qualifications from RBC Capital Markets LLC.
• Approving an advisor agreement with RBC Capital Markets LLC.
• Resolution 2026-016, authorizing up to $500,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for public works.
• Approving the minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting.

No vote tallies or additional dollar amounts were provided. The agenda also included a mayor's report, an EDC report, and a possible executive session.

Budget workshop (Aug. 22)

The council held a workshop to discuss preliminary budget development, revenue and expenditure projections, and property tax rate considerations for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda stated that no public hearing or final action would be held on the budget or tax rate; the council could only give direction to staff. No decisions were made.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check official city channels for any future notices.

Ames City Council weighs $1.23 million street improvements contract

The Ames City Council on June 24 considered awarding a $1,227,186.50 street improvements contract and a $289,343 drainage improvements contract, both to Elite Contractors & Equipment, according to the meeting agenda. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Street and drainage improvements

The council’s agenda included two construction contracts funded by GLO CDBG-DR grants. The larger, $1,227,186.50, is for street improvements. The second, $289,343, covers drainage improvements. Both contracts would go to Elite Contractors & Equipment. Related change orders for each contract were also listed for approval.

Equipment purchase

Council members also considered purchasing a self-propelled lawn mower for the Maintenance Department. No dollar amount was specified in the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next two weeks. Residents should check the city’s official calendar for future meeting dates.