From Agenda to Action: What Happened at the May 26 Ames City Council Meeting
From City of Ames’ Podcasts by City of Ames, Iowa
May 29, 2026 · 8 min · Season 2 · Episode 141
About this episode
The episode recaps key discussions and decisions from the May 26 Ames City Council meeting, focusing on development and public participation.
In this episode of From Agenda to Action, Communications and Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda sits down with Mayor John Haila to recap key discussions and decisions from the Tuesday, May 26 Ames City Council meeting. Their conversation covers several topics connected to development, transportation, and long-term planning in Ames. Susan and Mayor Haila walk through the discussion surrounding a proposed solar project at the Ames Municipal Airport, updates on neighborhood traffic calming efforts, and a zoning request tied to future development along Tabor Road. The episode also highlights the importance of public participation, with several residents sharing feedback and perspectives during the meeting. Council always appreciates hearing directly from community members as part of the decision-making process. From Agenda to Action is designed to give residents a clearer understanding of how City Council discussions translate into real world impacts across Ames. Regular Ames City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. Get involved: Watch meetings live or on demand on the City’s YouTube pagesView agendas and…
People in this episode
Host: Susan Gwiasda
Guest: John Haila
Topics covered
- Ames City Council
- public participation
- development
- transportation
- long-term planning
- solar project
- neighborhood traffic calming
Keywords
- Ames City Council
- public participation
- solar project
- neighborhood traffic calming
- development
- transportation
- Tabor Road
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Ames
Places: Ames Municipal Airport, Tabor Road
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