Apr 6, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 8 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Hollinrake, Shafer · Absent: Perry

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (3): agenda, reports. Full minutes for the whole Apr 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion: to approve and accept the April 6, 2026 agenda without amendmentPassed 4–0 · 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 2026-20. 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 4–0 · 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 2026-106 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $10,000,000.00; 2) receive and file report of bids received March 31, 2026; 3)…Passed 4–0 · $10,000,000 · 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 2026-21. 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 4–0 · 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 2026-108 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $843,634.00; 2) receive and file report of bids received March 31, 2026; 3)…Passed 4–0 · $843,634 · 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 6Consent agenda (44 items, approved in one vote)Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

  44 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of March 16, 2025, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk
  2. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of March 3, 2026
  3. Receive and file minutes of the Ankeny Park Board meeting of January 26, 2026
  4. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board of Trustee meeting of February 19, 2026
  5. Receive and file minutes of the Ankeny Economic Development Council meeting of November 1, 2024
  6. Issuance of cigarette, tobacco, vapor, nicotine, and device retailer permits
  7. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits in the City of Ankeny
  8. Payment #19 in the amount of $230,239.00 to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. for construction services on the Oralabor Gateway Trail – SW State Street Underpass and SW… $230,239 · Full page →
  9. Payment #3 in the amount of $40,243.50 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for engineering services on the NW 18th St Reconstruction - NW State St to NW Ash Dr - Concept Study project $40,243.50
  10. Payment #1 in the amount of $7,410.00 to Confluence for engineering services on the Canyon Creek Park construction project $7,410
  11. Payment #21 in the amount of $16,887.50 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for engineering services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements — Phase 2 project $16,887.50
  12. Payment #4 in the amount of $27,313.20 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW State Street Corridor Improvements Study: W 1st Street to NW 18th Street project $27,313.20
  13. Payment #12 in the amount of $17,142.87 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road and SW Irvinedale Drive Intersection Improvements project $17,142.87
  14. Payment #3 in the amount of $51,332.40 to On Track Construction, LLC for construction services on the Vintage Business Park - North Lake Maintenance Phase 2 project $51,332.40
  15. Payment #1 in the amount of $32,440.28 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 18th Street Bridge Over I-35 project $32,440.28
  16. Payment #3 in the amount of $3,491.50 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the North Ankeny Boulevard: 1st Street to N. 11th Street Landscaping Improvements… $3,491.50
  17. Payment #13 in the amount of $5,126.22 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for construction engineering services on the NW Northlawn Area Utility Improvements—Phase 4 project $5,126.22
  18. Payment #2 in the amount of $4,549.90 to Snyder & Associates, for construction engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction… $4,549.90
  19. Payment #11 in the amount of $3,572.85 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd and Oralabor Rd Concept Study project $3,572.85
  20. Payment #4 in the amount of $9,595.75 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the SW/SE Oralabor Road Traffic Signal Timing Updates project $9,595.75
  21. Bill list and payroll — $4,164,018 total $4,164,018
  22. RESOLUTION 2026-111 authorizing the purchase of combination signal / lighting poles for SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Drive Traffic Signal
  23. RESOLUTION 2026-112 authorizing the purchase of traffic signal vehicle detection systems for 2026 Annual Traffic Signal Improvement Program. Personnel Items
  24. Approve the new and revised classification position descriptions for Associate Planner in the Community and Economic Development Department, Community and Economic Development…
  25. Approve the Ankeny Professional Fire Fighters Employees' Union Labor Agreement commencing on July 1, 2026, and authorizing execution of said agreement
  26. Approve the Ankeny Police Department Employees' Union Labor Agreement commencing on July 1, 2026, and authorize execution of said agreement. Community Development Items · Full page →
  27. RESOLUTION 2026-113 accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted and offsite easements, warranty deed for streets, and park land dedication… · Full page →
  28. RESOLUTION 2026-114 approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm…
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-115 approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of street paving in Berwick Estates Plat 2… · Full page →
  30. RESOLUTION 2026-116 accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements and payment for sidewalk shortage for Ankeny Charter School Plat 1 · Full page →
  31. RESOLUTION 2026-117 accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement Agreement, located on the property at 610 SE Creekview Drive and… · Full page →
  32. RESOLUTION 2026-118 accepting Annexation Agreement from a property owner and allowing connection to City sewer of real property legally described as Lot 21, Sunnybrook Heights… · Full page →
  33. RESOLUTION 2026-119 accepting a proposal from Land Management Resources in the amount of $45,205.00 for the construction of the 2026 -2027 Native Vegetation Maintenance project.… $45,205
  34. Professional Services Agreement with Civil Design Advantage, LLC for the preliminary and final design of the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 2A project in an… $123,484 · Full page →
  35. Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for the preliminary design engineering services of the NW 36th Street Widening - NW Abilene Road to… $388,200 · Full page →
  36. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for traffic engineering services for the N Ankeny Boulevard & Reinhart Drive Traffic Signal & Turn Lanes in an… $108,206.59 · Full page →
  37. RESOLUTION 2026-120 accepting a proposal from Concrete Connection, LLC in the amount of $125,720.00 for the construction of the 2026 Sidewalk Gaps and Replacements Improvements… $125,720 · Full page →
  38. RESOLUTION 2026-121 accepting a proposal from TK Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $89,071.00 for the construction of the Sunrise Park Parking Lot Reconstruction project.… $89,071
  39. RESOLUTION 2026-122 of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, to approve a Property Use Agreement with "Uptown Ankeny Inc.", for the purpose of operating a Farmer's Market in "Elwell Family…
  40. RESOLUTION 2026-123 approving an event agreement between the City of Ankeny and the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce regarding SummerFest 2026
  41. Set public hearings on the 2026 Tobacco Compliance Checks and direct the City Clerk to provide notice of such hearings. (date of hrg: 5/18/26 @ 5:30 p.m.)
  42. Set public hearing on Amendment of Current City Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 and direct City Clerk to publish notice of such hearing (date of hrg: 4/20/26…
  43. Set public hearing on Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and direct City Clerk to publish notice of such hearing…
  44. ORDINANCE 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…
• Vote 7Ord 2252. An Ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to ownership of water service pipes. Motion:…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

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

• Vote 8Ord 2253. An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Bicycle and Electric Scooter Regulations.…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

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