Ames city government, which has been active in discussion with university and student leaders regarding last week’s Veishea riot, will become more deeply involved after Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

At the request of Councilman Steve Goodhue, Ames Police Chief Loras Jaeger will provide a chronological account of the riot to the council, which has yet to be briefed on the events of the riot.

“I think it’s an opportunity to inform the council of the events that occurred that night, so that council fully understands the actions of the Ames police, along with [ISU] DPS and the Sheriff’s Department,” Goodhue said.

The presentation will be an important step for the council, which will likely be heavily involved in further Veishea developments, Goodhue said.

ISU President Gregory Geoffroy is expected to announce a decision on whether the celebration will continue at a press conference Tuesday morning.

“We will no doubt be a part of moving the discussion forward, as a governing body in the community,” Goodhue said. “It is an ISU event, and the president’s office will drive discussion of [Veishea’s] future, but we will be a part of that discussion.”

Ames Mayor Ted Tedesco and City Manager Steve Schainker have met with ISU administrators several times in the past few days.

“I was actually out of town during this event, but since returning on Friday, I’ve been in constant contact and meetings with Dr. Geoffroy,” Tedesco said.

Tedesco, Schainker, Geoffroy, Vice President for Business and Finance Warren Madden and Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Hill met Sunday night at the Knoll.

Interaction between city and university officials will continue throughout the week. Both Geoffroy and Tedesco will speak at the press conference Tuesday morning, and a forum sponsored by the Government of the Student Body featuring the City Council, city police, property and business owners, ISU administrators and student leaders will take place Thursday.

Several city leaders expressed interest in seeing Veishea continue.

“Obviously, it’s an event with a strong tradition. An 82-year event does bring significant things to the town,” Goodhue said. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase not only the university, but also Ames. It’s my personal view that Veishea should continue in some form.”

At both the press conference and City Council meeting Tuesday, complaint forms will be available for individuals who believe they were mistreated by law enforcement agents during the riot.

The complaint forms will be turned over to the state attorney general’s office for its investigation, Tedesco said.

The Ames City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.