Jul 20, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 8 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 Jul 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion: to approve and accept the July 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 2026-33. Mayor Pro Tem Shafer 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…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 2026-246 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost $613,596.50; 2) receive and file report of bids received July 14, 2026; 3)…Passed 5–0 · $670,872 · 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 4Consent agenda (65 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.

  65 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of July 6, 2026, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk
  2. Receive and file the minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of June 16, 2026
  3. Issuance of cigarette permits
  4. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits
  5. Receive and file Financial Reports for June 2026
  6. Receive and file the Building Permit Report for June 2026
  7. Receive and file the Utility Billing Report for June 2026
  8. Change Order #3 increasing the contract amount by $3,376.60 to All Star Concrete, LLC for construction services on the NW 17th Street Storm Sewer & Pavement Improvements project $3,376.60
  9. Change Order #4 decreasing the contract amount by $60,262.64 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the 2025 PCC Reconstruction Program - NW 9th Street project $60,262.64
  10. Change Order #2 increasing the contract amount by $4,950.00 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the 2026 PCC Reconstruction Program - NE Trilein Drive project $4,950
  11. Change Order #1 increasing the contract amount by $20,873.84 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1… $20,873.84
  12. Payment #3 in the amount of $138,364.95 to Absolute Group, for construction services on the Otter Creek Trunk Sewer Extension - Phase 4 project $138,364.95 · Full page →
  13. Payment #15 in the amount of $6,593.20 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for engineering services on the I-35 & NE 36th Street Interchange Improvements project $6,593.20
  14. Payment #3 in the amount of $184,710.89 to All Star Concrete, LLC, for construction services on the NW 17th Street Storm Sewer & Pavement Improvements project $184,710.89 · Full page →
  15. Payment #1 in the amount of $105,324.08 to Caliber Concrete, LLC for construction services on the Hawkeye Park Tennis Court Reconstruction project $105,324.08 · Full page →
  16. Payment #14 in the amount of $125,914.81 to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC, for construction services on the NW Irvinedale Elevated Storage Tank project $125,914.81 · Full page →
  17. Payment #19 in the amount of $12,431.78 to Civil Design Advantage, for engineering services on the Otter Creek Trunk Sewer Extension - Phase 4 project. Docusign Envelope ID:… $12,431.78
  18. Payment #15 in the amount of $12,570.63 to Civil Design Advantage for engineering services on the SE Creekview Drive Extension (RISE) project $12,570.63
  19. Payment #3 in the amount of $24,444.30 to Civil Design Advantage, LLC, for engineering services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements -Phase 2B: Design Engineering… $24,444.30
  20. Payment #5 in the amount of $6,712.75 to Civil Design Advantage, LLC, for construction engineering services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1:… $6,712.75
  21. Payment #3 in the amount of $15,574.00 to Civil Design Advantage, LLC, for engineering services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements -Phase 2A: Design Engineering… $15,574
  22. Payment #2 in the amount of $23,801.14 to Concrete Connection, LLC, for construction services on the 2026 Sidewalk Gaps and Replacement Improvements Program project $23,801.14
  23. Payment #4 in the amount of $414,659.83 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the 2025 PCC Reconstruction Program - NW 9th Street project $414,659.83 · Full page →
  24. Payment #4 in the amount of $155,616.52 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements - Phase 2 project $155,616.52 · Full page →
  25. Payment #3 in the amount of $42,345.50 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for engineering services on the NW 36th Street Widening - NW Abilene Road to NW Ash Drive project $42,345.50
  26. Payment #42 in the amount of $15,320.76 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Irvinedale Elevated Storage Tank project $15,320.76
  27. Payment #3 in the amount of $151,193.31 to JAS Construction LLC., for construction services on the 2026 PCC Reconstruction Program - NE Chambers Parkway project $151,193.31 · Full page →
  28. Payment #3 in the amount of $12,487.26 to Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the Future NE Spectrum Dr. Over Otter Creek RCB Design project $12,487.26
  29. Payment #8 in the amount of $68,824.12 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE Creekview Drive Extension (RISE) project $68,824.12
  30. Payment #3 in the amount of $133,749.18 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the 2026 PCC Reconstruction Program - NE Trilein Drive project $133,749.18 · Full page →
  31. Payment #4 in the amount of $22,295.55 to McClure Engineering Company, for design engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road Intersection Improvements - Phase 1: Design… $22,295.55
  32. Payment #26 in the amount of $11,600.82 to McClure Engineering for construction administration and observation on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements $11,600.82
  33. Payment #1 in the amount of $94,902.37 to MNM Concrete Specialists, for construction services on the2026 Pedestrian Ramp Improvements Program - Seasons Ridge project $94,902.37
  34. Payment #4 in the amount of $55,310.76 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for construction services on the 2026 PCC Street Patching project $55,310.76
  35. Payment #15 in the amount of $6,552.61 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the Fiber Optic Network Upgrade project $6,552.61
  36. Payment #1 in the amount of $3,710.00 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the Systems Engineering for Adaptive Signal Control Technology project $3,710
  37. Payment #14 in the amount of $4,006.85 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road and SW Irvinedale Drive Intersection Improvements project $4,006.85
  38. Payment #2 in the amount of $244,982.39 to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC, for construction services on the 2026 PCC Pavement Preservation Program - Crack and Joint Filling… $244,982.39 · Full page →
  39. Payment #4 in the amount of $1,651,938.30 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction services on the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1 project $1,651,938.30 · Full page →
  40. Payment #6 in the amount of $7,782.33 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the SW/SE Oralabor Road Traffic Signal Timing Updates project $7,782.33
  41. Payment #5 in the amount of $13,083.01 to Snyder & Associates, for construction engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction… $13,083.01
  42. Payment #3 in the amount of $16,851.25 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the N Ankeny Blvd/Reinhart Dr Signal project $16,851.25
  43. Payment #1 in the amount of $10,696.67 to TK Concrete, Inc., for construction services on the SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Dr Traffic Signal project $10,696.67
  44. Payment #11 in the amount of $45,952.15 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc., for construction services on the Fiber Optic Network Upgrade project $45,952.15
  45. Bill list and payroll — $5,292,337 total $5,292,337
  46. The purchase of a greens mower at Otter Creek Golf Course for use in the Parks & Recreation Department's fleet
  47. The purchase of a Bobcat Toolcat at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex for use in the Parks & Recreation Department's fleet
  48. The purchase of a 2027 Ford F250 for Park Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $43,161.00 $43,161
  49. The purchase of four (4) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $194,448.00. Community Development Items $194,448 · Full page →
  50. RESOLUTION 2026-249 accepting the final plat, parkland dedication agreement, and platted easements for First Street Commons Plat 4 · Full page →
  51. RESOLUTION 2026-250 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement allowing DB Ankeny 376, LLC to place a ground sign in a portion of the City's Public Gas Easement and…
  52. RESOLUTION 2026-251 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement allowing Tradition Ankeny Acquisition, LLC, to construct a fence in a portion of the City's Public…
  53. RESOLUTION 2026-252 providing for the notice and hearing of the City Council of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, to consider a street right-of-way vacation on a portion of SW Ordnance…
  54. RESOLUTION 2026-253 setting a public hearing for a request to vacate a Public Utility Easement located on Lot 2, Plaza 36 Plat 2 (date of hrg: 8/3/26 @ 5:30 p.m.)
  55. RESOLUTION 2026-254 providing for the notice and hearing of the City Council of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, to rezone certain property owned by Bill Kimberley, LC, from the current… · Full page →
  56. Accept the preliminary plat for 1 Oak Estate Plat 1, subject to applicable Polk County Subdivision Requirements in lieu of City of Ankeny Subdivision Regulations. Engineering Items · Full page →
  57. RESOLUTION 2026-255 authorizing Application to Iowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP): SW Oralabor Road Intersection Improvements - Phase 2:…
  58. RESOLUTION 2026-256 accepting public improvements in First Street Commons Plat 4 for Utilities
  59. RESOLUTION 2026-257 authorizing acquisition of property for the N Ankeny Boulevard & Reinhart Drive Traffic Signal & Turn Lanes project
  60. RESOLUTION 2026-258 authorizing the City of Ankeny to submit an application for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program Funding to the Des Moines Area…
  61. RESOLUTION 2026-259 authorizing the execution of an Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) funding agreement between the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)…
  62. RESOLUTION 2026-260 authorizing the execution of an Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) funding agreement between the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)…
  63. RESOLUTION 2026-261 authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) funding agreement between the Iowa Department of…
  64. Approve the Order of Dismissal of the first violation of tobacco offense for tobacco permit holder, Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply Co LLC
  65. RESOLUTION 2026-262 amending the appointments of Ankeny representatives to serve on the Central Iowa Water Works Board of Trustees and the Des Moines Metro Wastewater Reclamation…
• Vote 5Ord 2262. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 192, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by rezoning certain property owned by Legacy Housby, LLC…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · 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 6Ord 2263. An Ordinance vacating part of a Sanitary Sewer Easement filed in book 10243 and page 741 and located on part of the NE 1/4 of SEC 14-80-24. Motion: to accept second…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Easement. A right for the city or a utility to use part of someone’s land for a set purpose, such as pipes or access. The owner keeps the land.

• Vote 7Ord 2264. An Ordinance amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Parking Regulations. 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 8$1,084,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026C Motion: to adopt RESOLUTION 2026-263 approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and…Passed 5–0 · $1,084,000 · Minutes, p. 6 · 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.