Apr 20, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 13 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Graber, Hollinrake, Perry · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda, reports. Full minutes for the whole Apr 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion: to approve and accept the April 20, 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 2026-22. 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. 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 2026-126 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $937,105.00; 2) receive and file report of bids received April 14, 2026; 3)…Passed 5–0 · $937,105 · 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 2026-23. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 by changing…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 RESOLUTION 2026-124 amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 6PH 2026-24. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Motion: to close public…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $1,000 · 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 7Adopt RESOLUTION 2026- 125 adopting the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 8Consent agenda (54 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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.

  54 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of April 6, 2026, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk
  2. Official council actions of the special meeting of April 6, 2026, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk
  3. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of March 17, 2026
  4. Receive and file minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of February 17, 2026
  5. Issuance of cigarette, tobacco, vapor, nicotine, and device retailer permits
  6. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits in the City of Ankeny
  7. Receive and file the Financial Reports for March 2026
  8. Receive and file the Building Permit Report for March 2026
  9. Receive and file the Utility Billing Report for March 2026
  10. Change Order #1 increasing the contract amount by $59,617.06 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the 2025 PCC Reconstruction Program - NW 9th Street project $59,617.06
  11. Payment #12 in the amount of $5,847.29 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for engineering services on the I-35 & NE 36th Street Interchange Improvements project $5,847.29
  12. Payment #16 in the amount of $5,337.00 to Civil Design Advantage, for engineering services on the Otter Creek Trunk Sewer Extension - Phase 4 project $5,337
  13. Payment #12 in the amount of $5,178.08 to Civil Design Advantage for engineering services on the SE Creekview Drive Extension (RISE) project $5,178.08
  14. Payment #2 in the amount of $6,982.88 to Civil Design Advantage, LLC, for construction engineering services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1:… $6,982.88
  15. Payment #1 in the amount of $176,973.65 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the 2025 PCC Reconstruction Program - NW 9th Street project $176,973.65 · Full page →
  16. Payment #1 in the amount of $60,601.91 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements - Phase 2 project $60,601.91
  17. Payment #4 in the amount of $6,473.18 to HR Green, Inc., for engineering services on the SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Drive Intersection Improvements project $6,473.18
  18. Payment #5 in the amount of $3,972.15 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE Creekview Drive Extension (RISE) project $3,972.15
  19. Payment #23 in the amount of $3,024.55 to McClure Engineering for construction administration and observation on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements $3,024.55
  20. Payment #1 in the amount of $100,459.41 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for construction services on the 2026 PCC Street Patching project $100,459.41 · Full page →
  21. Payment #1 in the amount of $125,465.33 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1 project $125,465.33 · Full page →
  22. Payment #7 in the amount of $29,460.00 to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for engineering services on the Water Tower - Design Services project $29,460
  23. Bill list and payroll — $2,726,934 total $2,726,934
  24. Approve the new classification position descriptions recommended in the FY 2027 budget for the following positions: Police Sergeant (SRO), Fire Inspector, and Traffic Safety… · Full page →
  25. RESOLUTION 2026-129 relating to the revision of the Travel and Training Policy of the Standard Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual
  26. Approve the revisions to the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License
  27. Approve the revisions to the Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing Program for Individuals Not Required to Possess a Commercial Driver's License
  28. RESOLUTION 2026-130 amending the City of Ankeny Employee Handbook
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-131 authorizing personnel changes approved in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Community Development Items
  30. RESOLUTION 2026-132 accepting performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of sanitary sewer, street paving and subgrade associated with the Innovative Hub Site Plan at… · Full page →
  31. RESOLUTION 2026-133 authorizing the mayor to sign a Development Agreement between the City of Ankeny, Iowa and Threshold Development, LLC, regarding traffic improvements…
  32. RESOLUTION 2026-134 authorizing the mayor to sign a Development Agreement between the City of Ankeny, Iowa and Hawkeye State Realty Group LLC, regarding traffic improvements…
  33. RESOLUTION 2026-135 accepting a Public Sidewalk Easement, located on Part of Lot 3, Spectrum 36 Plat 1; and associated with the development of the Freddy's Site Plan at 3710 NE… · Full page →
  34. RESOLUTION 2026-136 approving the 2026 Minor Amendment to the Pine Lake Estates PUD and Master Plan · Full page →
  35. RESOLUTION 2026-137 accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted easements, warranty deed for streets, and park land dedication agreement and… · Full page →
  36. RESOLUTION 2026-138 approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of street paving, water main, sanitary…
  37. RESOLUTION 2026-139 accepting a Public Utility Easement located on Lots 60 and 61, Berwick Estates Plat 1
  38. RESOLUTION 2026-140 receiving and filing an application for the annexation of and providing for the giving of notice for annexation of certain territory located adjacent to the… · Full page →
  39. RESOLUTION 2026-141 approving contract and bonds with Gerard Tank & Steel, Inc. in the amount of $8,595,000.00 for the Elevated Water Storage Tower #4 $8,595,000 · Full page →
  40. RESOLUTION 2026-142 accepting a proposal from MNM Concrete Specialists in the amount of $170,399.00 for the construction of the 2026 Pedestrian Ramp Improvements Program -… $170,399 · Full page →
  41. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for design engineering services for the NE 72nd Street Bridge Rehabilitation project in an amount not… $58,700
  42. RESOLUTION 2026-143 ordering construction on the 2026 CIPP Lining project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. (date of bid opening: 5/12/26 @ 10:30…
  43. RESOLUTION 2026-144 adopting a schedule of fees and charges for certain permit activities as authorized by the City of Ankeny, Iowa Municipal Code · Full page →
  44. RESOLUTION 2026-145 adopting a schedule of fees for certain development activities as authorized by the City of Ankeny, Iowa Municipal Code · Full page →
  45. RESOLUTION 2026-146 amending and adopting a schedule of fees and charges for certain city clerk services of the City of Ankeny, Iowa · Full page →
  46. RESOLUTION 2026-147 amending the schedule of charges and fees for certain fire and emergency medical services as authorized by the City of Ankeny, Iowa Municipal Code · Full page →
  47. RESOLUTION 2026-148 adopting a schedule of permit fees for temporary water service as authorized by the City of Ankeny, Iowa Municipal Code · Full page →
  48. RESOLUTION 2026-149 authorizing the execution of an updated Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement, including Standard DOT Title VI Assurances with appendices, between the Iowa…
  49. RESOLUTION 2026-150 approving amendment to fiscal year 2026 fund transfers
  50. RESOLUTION 2026-151 approving fiscal year 2027 fund transfers
  51. RESOLUTION 2026-152 establishing the hotel/motel tax distribution for fiscal year 2027 · Full page →
  52. RESOLUTION 2026-153 establishing charges for curbside recycling services for the City of Ankeny, Iowa, effective July 1, 2026
  53. RESOLUTION 2026-154 authorizing the implementation of a convenience or service fee on debit and credit card transactions, including utility billing. Ordinances · Full page →
  54. ORDINANCE 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…
• Vote 9Board Appointments: to approve the reappointment of Jason Follet and Kim Johnson-Smith to serve on the Cultural Arts Board, effective May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2030Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 10Ord 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 4–1 · No: Perry · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

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

• Vote 11Ord 2254. An Ordinance amending Chapter 107 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to stormwater management fees. Motion: to…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

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

• Vote 12Ord 2255. An Ordinance amending Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to sewer service charges. Motion: to accept…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

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

• Vote 13Ord 2256. An Ordinance amending Chapter 91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to temporary water service. Motion: to accept…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

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