Mar 2, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 25 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 (4): agenda, reports. Full minutes for the whole Mar 2, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion: to approve and accept the March 2, 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 2026-10. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction…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 3Adopt 1) RESOLUTION 2026-066 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $1,189,140.00; 2) receive and file report of bids received February 24, 2026;…Passed 5–0 · $1,189,140 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 4PH 2026-11. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost…Passed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 5Adopt 1) RESOLUTION 2026-069 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $1,212,582.50; 2) receive and file report of bids received February 24, 2026;…Passed 5–0 · $1,212,582.50 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6PH 2026-12. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of a proposed development agreement between the City of Ankeny and Baker…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $11,000,000 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 7PH 2026-13. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $16,250,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $16,250,000 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 8Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-072 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $16,250,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (ECP)Passed 5–0 · $16,250,000 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 9PH 2026-14. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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 10Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-073 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP)Passed 5–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 11PH 2026-15. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $4,700,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $4,700,000 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  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 12Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-074 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $4,700,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds or Capital Loan…Passed 5–0 · $4,700,000 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 13PH 2026-16. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $7,100,000 Water Revenue Bonds or Capital Loan…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $7,100,000 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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 14Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-075 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $7,100,000 Water Revenue Bonds or Capital Loan NotesPassed 5–0 · $7,100,000 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 15Consent agenda (36 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  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.

  36 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of February 16, 2025, as published
  2. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of February 3, 2026
  3. Receive and file minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of February 3, 2026
  4. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board of Trustee meeting of January 15, 2026
  5. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits in the City of Ankeny
  6. Payment #20 in the amount of $27,533.37 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for engineering services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements — Phase 2 project $27,533.37
  7. Payment #3 in the amount of $11,169.25 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW State Street Corridor Improvements Study: W 1st Street to NW 18th Street project $11,169.25
  8. Payment #12 in the amount of $2,662.50 to JEO Consulting Group, Inc., for engineering services on the Ankeny North Four Mile Creek Sanitary Sewer Study project $2,662.50
  9. Payment #23 in the amount of $564.00 to MSA Professional Services, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Walnut Street and SW Ordnance Road Water Main project $564
  10. Payment #11 in the amount of $10,735.16 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road and SW Irvinedale Drive Intersection Improvements project $10,735.16
  11. Payment #25 in the amount of $100.00 to RDG Planning & Design, Inc. for engineering services on the Fourmile Creek and Tributary to Fourmile Creek Restoration project $100
  12. Payment #47 in the amount of $4,795.50 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the HTT Transmission Main and Drainage Improvements project $4,795.50
  13. Payment #22 in the amount of $5,432.02 to Snyder & Associates Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St project $5,432.02
  14. Payment #2 in the amount of $6,997.00 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the North Ankeny Boulevard: 1st Street to N. 11th Street Landscaping Improvements… $6,997
  15. Payment #1 in the amount of $74,000.00 to Snyder & Associates, for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction Engineering project $74,000
  16. Bill list and payroll — $4,050,520 total $4,050,520
  17. RESOLUTION 2026-076 accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted and offsite easements, and park land dedication agreement for Piper… · Full page →
  18. RESOLUTION 2026-077 approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of water main and sanitary sewer in the… · Full page →
  19. RESOLUTION 2026-078 accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement Agreement, located on the property at 3115 SE 36th Circle and… · Full page →
  20. RESOLUTION 2026-079 accepting the final plat for 36th Street Centre Plat 2 · Full page →
  21. RESOLUTION 2026-080 accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement Agreement, located on Lot 1 36th Street Centre Plat 2; and associated… · Full page →
  22. RESOLUTION 2026-081 accepting a Public Storm Sewer Easement, located on A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 81 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST…
  23. RESOLUTION 2026-082 accepting a Temporary Public Infrastructure Easement, located on A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 81 NORTH,…
  24. Engineering Items
  25. RESOLUTION 2026-083 accepting public improvements in NE 78th Avenue Turn Lane. Capital Improvement Projects
  26. Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for the 2026 construction engineering services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements -… $502,520 · Full page →
  27. RESOLUTION 2026-084 accepting a proposal from Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. dba Absolute Group in the amount of $98,965.30 for the construction of the 2026 Annual Storm… $98,965.30
  28. RESOLUTION 2026-085 accepting a proposal from Howser Concrete Unlimited, LLC in the amount of $172,769.00 for the construction of the 2026 Pedestrian Ramp Improvements Program -… $172,769 · Full page →
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-086 accepting a proposal from Nagle Signs Inc. in the amount of $68,114.00 for the construction of the Recreational Trail Signage project $68,114
  30. County NW 72nd Place Westbound Right Turn Lane: approve a) Certificate of Completion; b) RESOLUTION 2026-087 accepting t (amounts itemized in the minutes $863,813.29 · Full page →
  31. RESOLUTION 2026-089 ordering construction on the Elevated Water Storage Tower #4 project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. (date of bid opening:…
  32. RESOLUTION 2026-090 ordering construction of the SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Drive Traffic Signal and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking bids therefor. (date of bid…
  33. RESOLUTION 2026-091 expressing support for SpinCo (Corteva's Seed Business) and its global headquarters in Johnston, Iowa
  34. RESOLUTION 2026-092 declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with…
  35. Approve the pond maintenance services contract with Aquatic Control, Inc., of Elkhart, Iowa, and authorize the Mayor to sign Letter of Agreement
  36. Set public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 for April 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and direct City Clerk to publish notice of such…
• Vote 16Commission Appointment: to approve mayoral reappointment of Ray Blase to the Civil Service Commission, effective April1, 2026 through May 31, 2030Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 17Ord 2248. An Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the 2026 Corporate Woods Business Park Urban Renewal…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 18Accept request to suspend the rule that all ordinances must be considered on three different days and accept third consideration of ORDINANCE 2248, sending it on its final…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  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 19Ord 2249. An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to City elections. Motion: to accept second…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 20Ord 2250. An Ordinance amending Chapter 132 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Peddler, Solicitor, and Transient…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 21Ord 2251. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to water rates. Motion: to accept first consideration of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →

  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 22Request for Council initiated rezoning from R-1 to R-3 Restricted to 12 units per acre, no apartments. Motion: to receive and file correspondence dated February 20, 2026…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 9

  What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

• Vote 23Initiate a rezoning request for a 16.62-acre parcel located west of Interstate 35, east of NE Delaware Avenue, north of NE 9th Street and south of NE 15th StreetPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →

  What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

• Vote 24Proposed Issuance of $20,855,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 Motion: to adopt RESOLUTION 2026-093 authorizing the issuance of $20,855,000 General…Passed 5–0 · $20,855,000 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 25Proposed Development Agreement between the City of Ankeny and Baker Mechanical, Inc. (PH 2026-12) Motion: to adopt RESOLUTION 2026- 094 approving a Development Agreement between…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 9

  What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.