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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.
In an ongoing effort to enhance sidewalk safety, the Ames City Council voted Tuesday to update sidewalk safety standards and repair options following a detailed review after sidewalk reports increased exponentially in 2023. The decision follows a public survey with 486 responses and feedback from various community events and platforms. Council members opted to implement.
The Ames City Council voted unanimously on housing development and zoning standards amendments which involved a significant discussion revolving around the conservation subdivision ordinance, particularly its application in the Ada Hayden Watershed area Tuesday. “This is the kind of meeting where, as a council, we’re asked to balance various interests in the community,” Ward 2.
The Ames City Council unanimously approved incentive requirements for ownership housing on Tuesday following the recommendation from the Ames Economic Development Authority (AEDC) Short Term Housing Task Force for a residential property tax abatement to increase housing construction. The city council had previously reviewed a request from AEDC on Dec. 12, addressing a wide range.