The Ames City Council is set to discuss a series of capital improvement plans at its Tuesday meeting, including a discussion about a potential sewer line extension in southeast Ames.

The new sewer line was criticized when concerns surfaced after residents along Worle Creek were afraid the city would build a $1.4 million sewage route along the low-lying creek areas.

The expansion plan has been discussed since 2003 when the city recognized that utilities would eventually have to be brought to future residential developments in the southwest portion of Ames.

A Worle Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension consultant will give a presentation at 5:30 p.m. regarding recommendations for the city’s plan, followed by a round-table discussion.

City Manager Steve Schainker said the city hired a consultant to create a route that would minimize damage to plants and animals. Much of the new route is outside city limits along higher, less dense grounds. Approximately 10 property owners would be affected.

“Nothing will be built tomorrow,” Schainker said. “We’re just planning for the future.”

The regular council meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau will also give a presentation proposing a special election this spring to raise the hotel and motel tax from 5 to 7 percent.