Jan 5, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 6 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Graber, Hollinrake, Perry, Shafer · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (1): agenda. Full minutes for the whole Jan 5, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA: to approve and accept the January 5, 2026 agenda without amendmentPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 2PH 2026-01. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the proposed Ordinance 2247 vacating a Public Sanitary Sewer Easement located…Passed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 3Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2247Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 4Consent agenda (33 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  33 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of December 15, 2025, as published
  2. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of December 2, 2025
  3. Receive and file minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of December 2, 2025
  4. Receive and file minutes of the Park Board meeting of October 27, 2025
  5. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits in the City of Ankeny
  6. Change Order #2 increasing the contract amount by $22,383.14 to Shekar Engineering, PLC for construction services on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements project $22,383.14
  7. Payment #7 in the amount of $5,345.50 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for engineering services on the NW 18th St Reconstruction - NW State St to NW Ash Dr. — Concept Study project $5,345.50
  8. Payment #1 in the amount of $6,302.68 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW State Street Corridor Improvements Study: W 1st Street to NW 18th Street project $6,302.68
  9. Payment #36 in the amount of $13,656.53 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Irvinedale Elevated Storage Tank project $13,656.53
  10. Payment #14 in the amount of $40,484.30 to HR Green, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Irvinedale Drive & NW 18th Street Intersection Improvements project $40,484.30
  11. Payment #2 in the amount of $56,108.75 to HR Green, Inc., for engineering services on the SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Drive Intersection Improvements project $56,108.75
  12. Payment #10 in the amount of $4,400.00 to JEO Consulting Group, Inc., for engineering services on the Ankeny North Four Mile Creek Sanitary Sewer Study project $4,400
  13. Payment #21 in the amount of $4,893.30 to MSA Professional Services, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Walnut Street and SW Ordnance Road Water Main project $4,893.30
  14. Payment #10 in the amount of $257.70 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road and SW Irvinedale Drive Intersection Improvements project $257.70
  15. Payment #8 in the amount of $136,888.91 to Shekar Engineering PLC for construction services on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements $136,888.91 · Full page →
  16. Payment #10 in the amount of $1,073.00 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd and Oralabor Rd Concept Study project $1,073
  17. Payment #12 in the amount of $5,061.50 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Northlawn Area Utility Improvements—Phase 4 project $5,061.50
  18. Payment #16 in the amount of $8,020.25 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the Sawgrass Park Dam Improvements project $8,020.25
  19. Payment #3 in the amount of $5,886.25 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the SW/SE Oralabor Road Traffic Signal Timing Updates project $5,886.25
  20. Bill list and payroll — $4,915,776 total $4,915,776
  21. Receive and file the City of Ankeny Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended June 30, 2025. Personnel Items
  22. Approve the revised classification position descriptions for Permit Technician I, Permit Technician II, and Permit Supervisor in the Community Development Department
  23. RESOLUTION 2026-001 amending the 401 Plan Document Adoption Agreement for the City of Ankeny, Iowa. Community Development Items
  24. RESOLUTION 2026-002 accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, subdivision bonds for seeding and silt fence, platted easements, and authorizing cost participation for 8'… · Full page →
  25. Capital Improvement Projects
  26. RESOLUTION 2026-003 approving contract and bonds for the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1, with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $5,869,000.00 $5,869,000 · Full page →
  27. Watercrest Park Expansion: Approve: a) Certificate of Completion; b) RESOLUTION 2026- 004 accepting the public improvements with Graphite Construction Group in the amount of… $529,352.69 · Full page →
  28. Prairie Ridge Softball Batting Cages: Approve: a) Change Order #1 increasing the contract amount by $2,200.00; b) Certificate of Completion; c) RESOLUTION 2026-005 accepting the… $89,854
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-006 ordering construction on the West First Street Widening and Improvements — Phase 2 project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.…
  30. RESOLUTION 2026-007 ordering construction on the 2026 PCC Reconstruction Program - NE Chambers Parkway project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.…
  31. RESOLUTION 2026-008 ordering construction on the Deer Creek Trunk Sewer Extension — Phase 1 project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. (date of…
  32. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement increasing the contract amount by $85,577.00 with Civil Design Advantage (CDA) for construction services on the Otter Creek… $85,577
  33. Accept third consideration of ORDINANCE 2246 an Ordinance vacating Public Utility Easements located on Lots 3 & 4, Plaza 36 Plat 1, sending it on its final passage and…
• Vote 5Boards and Commissions: to adopt RESOLUTION 2026-010 appointing council and staff to serve on various committees and boards for 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 6Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-011 appointing representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO CommitteesPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.