HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - February 5, 2026, Special Meeting of the Ames City Council1.City Council Budget Hearings:*
a. Transportation Program
Transit
b. General Government/Internal Services
City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
Communications and Outreach
Sustainability
Legal Services
Human Resources
Risk Management
Health Insurance
Health Promotion
c. Community Development Program
Planning Services
Administrative Support Services
City-Wide Housing Programs
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Program
HOME/ARP Program
2.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa , to
discuss matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
a. Motion directing staff
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments
from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the
door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public
participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside
the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out
the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to
the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others
may have the opportunity to speak.
CALL TO ORDER : 5:15 p.m.
WORKSHOP:
COUNCIL COMMENTS :
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
*Public Input will be received on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during the City Council
Budget Wrap-Up Meeting. Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours
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before the meeting time as provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Corey Goodenow, Director of Finance
Date:February 5, 2026
Subject:City Council Budget Hearings
Item No. 1
MEMO
As part of the City's annual budget process, staff presents the budget hearings
for City Council consideration. Public input is welcome at the City Council
meeting on February 10, 2026. The current financial documents are located on
the City website here: Finance | City of Ames, IA .
Administration 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:Mark O. Lambert, City Attorney
Date:February 5, 2026
Subject:Closed Session
Item No. 2
MEMO
I hereby advise the Council that the Council has the authority to go into closed
session under Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(c), to discuss with legal counsel
matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent.
Legal 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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