{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"From Agenda to Action: Preview of the Ames City Council Meeting for Tuesday, May 12","slug":"from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-may-12","published_at":"2026-05-08T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-may-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-may-12/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zbiykf6s5kv5u7gt/2026-5-12_Before_15m15s_bkl2f.mp3","summary":"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, May 12, beginning at 6 p.m. 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, minus the need to bring a chair. 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: • The introduction of a new Ex-Officio role and what it means for Council collaboration• Planning considerations for Stange Road in the Somerset area• Updates and discussions related to the Ames Animal Shelter• Upcoming Planning and Housing items shaping future development in 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. Have a question or topic you would like covered? 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.CityofAmes.org/CityCouncil Important note City Council agendas may change up to 24 hours before the meeting time. This podcast reflects the agenda as it exists at the time of recording. From Agenda to Act…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-may-12/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-may-12.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}