Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…
Recorded in the minutes as “PH 2026-18. 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 3–1; Yes: Hollinrake, Perry, Davis. No: Shafer. The item included a public hearing.
What this means (Public hearing): A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides.
How each member voted
| Official | Vote |
|---|---|
| Todd Shafer | No |
| Matt Davis | Yes |
| Dustin Graber | Absent |
| Justin Hollinrake | Yes |
| Jeff Perry | Yes |
More from the record
Recorded in the minutes as: “PH 2026-18. 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 for construction of certain public improvements described in general as construction of the North Ankeny Blvd Landscaping … Motion: to close public hearing 2026-18”. The minutes add: “mprovements – 1st Street to 11th Street project. Notice of this hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on the 27th day of February, 2026. Mark Mueller, Public Works Director, reported that the project includes the installation of approximately 450 perennials, 200 ornamental grasses, a fully functional drip irrigation system with electrical service, amended soils, and decorative rock in …”
Motion as recorded: “to close public hearing 2026-18”.
Source Full minutes for the whole Mar 16, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting