Ames City Council members voted to reject a bid for a geothermal energy system on the Baker subdivision Tuesday after the bid exceeded the budget by nearly $1,404,866. Council members suggested exploring alternative energy-efficient methods like air-source heat pumps. The city’s plans for single-family housing remain unaffected. In March, the City Council approved plans for.
Ames to negotiate with Iowa State University regarding the allocation of Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) funds in the event that one of the four original buildings at the Iowa State Center is removed. The decision followed a staff report on CYTown. The report primarily focused on addressing the financial challenges and competition faced.
Several Ames animal shelter volunteers asked the council for a new shelter before the Ames City Council approved the city’s $301 million budget for fiscal year 2024/25 Tuesday at its fifth meeting in 12 days, which included $100,000 to begin the process for a new shelter. Volunteers described to the council during the public comment.
The Ames City Council held a special meeting where councilors heard from city staff regarding utility and tax rate changes and plans for the general fund for the upcoming fiscal year Friday. Mayor John Haila said he hopes the Legislature understands the city is not “buying all these fancy things” with its money in discussing.
The Ames City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to approve requests for the Campustown Showdown in April for a grand drive featuring twelve cattle from different categories on Welch Avenue. Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips said this is the first time Ames has received a request for a cattle show. “This is an event that we.