Council approves billboard lease, construction contract and multiple rezoning/ordinance items; easement actions split On Jan. 13 the City Council approved a digital billboard lease with Lamar, awarded a $292,849.82 contract for the Story County Edge‑of‑Field project, approved an easement vacation at 400 Field Drive for the resource‑recovery campus, took second/third readings and adopted multiple zoning and code amendments, and tabled other easement vacations pending final plats.

Ames City Council just made big moves, approving a digital billboard lease, a major construction contract, and several key zoning changes in their latest meeting!

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Ames City Council Approves Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Plan Council unanimously adopts safety action and transportation plans to improve community safety.

Ames City Council just made a bold move to enhance transportation safety and prepare for future growth by approving two groundbreaking plans!

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Ames Transportation Committee Approves 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and GW Carver Intersection Updates The Ames Transportation Committee approves the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and intersection modifications.

Ames City Council is taking bold steps toward the future with the approval of key transportation plans, but concerns over safety are raising eyebrows.

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Ames City Council Approves $227K Fire Protection Project and New Solar Energy Program Council awards contract for fire improvements and enhances solar rebate program for residents.

Ames City Council is making big moves, from a $227K fire protection upgrade to a boost in solar energy rebates—what does it mean for residents?

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Ames City Council Reviews Nuisance Ordinance Feedback and Proposed Changes City staff reports on nuisance ordinance issues and seeks council input for potential adjustments.

Ames City Council is taking a hard look at its nuisance ordinance after community feedback reveals rising concerns over vermin, outdoor storage, and overgrown vegetation.

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Council Approves Setback Reduction for Hospital Zone Near Residential Area Council supports alternative plan to reduce hospital zone setback for proposed townhomes.

Ames City Council's recent meeting sparked heated debates over a proposed setback reduction for townhomes near the hospital, balancing urban development with community concerns.

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Ames Council Discusses Challenges of Skunk River Trail Expansion with Property Owner Council reviews setbacks in acquiring easements for the Skunk River Trail project.

Ames City Council is grappling with challenges to expand the vital Skunk River Trail, facing resistance from a local landowner who wants to preserve green space for future generations.

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Community Partners Discuss Housing Options Near Mary Greeley Hospital Participants support option 6 for housing solutions near Mary Greeley Hospital.

Ames City Council is taking bold steps to address housing needs for those connected to Mary Greeley Medical Center, with a promising new initiative on the horizon!

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