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Ames City Council approves revocable lease option for roughly 165‑acre solar project at Ames airport
Summary
After a brief public hearing, the council voted 6–0 to approve an option allowing Ames Greenfield Development LLC to develop and operate solar facilities on approximately 165 acres at the Ames airport; one public commenter from the Ames Climate Action Team voiced support.
The Ames City Council voted 6–0 May 19 to advance a revocable lease option with Ames Greenfield Development LLC to develop, install and operate solar facilities on approximately 165 acres of airport property.
The council opened a public hearing on the lease option and invited comment. Jeri Neal, speaking for the Ames Climate Action Team and identifying herself as residing at 916 Ridgewood Avenue, told the council the group appreciates staff work on the lease and said, “we are supporting alternative one.” No other public speakers registered.
Hearing no staff questions, the mayor declared the public hearing open and closed, and the council then moved and approved the recommended alternative (alternative one) to advance the revocable lease option. The roll call showed unanimous support among members present.
The motion approves the lease option framework described on the meeting agenda; the transcript does not specify subsequent administrative steps or a final lease execution date. City staff will proceed per Council direction.
