# From Agenda to Action: Preview of the July 14, Ames City Council Meeting

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Published: 2026-07-10T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-july-14-ames-city-council-meeting/
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## Resource

In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Mayor John Haila to preview key items scheduled for discussion at the upcoming Ames City Council meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m. with the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, immediately followed by the Ames City Council meeting in the Ames City Hall Council Chambers, located at 515 Clark Ave. This episode highlights several agenda items that may be of interest to residents and the community. While it does not cover every topic, it offers a closer look at a few of the discussions Council will be considering and what they could mean for Ames. Think of it as your meeting preview, without having to read through hundreds of pages of agenda materials. From Agenda to Action is designed to give listeners a clearer understanding of what is on the agenda, what decisions Council will be asked to make, and how those decisions may impact daily life in Ames. In this episode, we discuss: • Community events, including the upcoming Octagon Art Festival and Turkey Trot• A staff report from the City Attorney regarding limitations that can be placed on proposed data centers• A proposal to hire a project consultant for the design and construction of the new Fire Station #2• Downtown Façade Grant applications and how they support improvements to downtown buildings Regular Ames City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. Are there agenda items or City Council topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode? Send us an email at eric.gebhart@CityofAmes.org. Watch City Council meetings live or on demand on the City's YouTube page. View agendas and meeting materials at www.Cit…

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