Aug 3, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 10 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Graber, Hollinrake, Perry · Absent: Shafer

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda. Full minutes for the whole Aug 3, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA: to approve and accept the August 3, 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 2026-34. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the proposed Ordinance 2265, vacating a portion of SW Ordnance Road right-of-…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 3Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2265Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 4Notice of this hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on the 24th day of July, 2026. Motion: to close public hearing 2026-35Passed 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 5Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2266Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 6PH 2026-36. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the proposed Ordinance 2267 amending the zoning regulations, Chapter 192, of…Passed 4–0 · Count only · 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 7Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2267Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 8Consent agenda (31 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.

  31 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of July 20, 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 July 7, 2026
  3. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board of Trustees meeting of June 18, 2026
  4. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits
  5. Payment #7 in the amount of $87,962.00 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for design engineering services on the NW 18th St Reconstruction - NW State St to NW Ash Dr project $87,962
  6. Payment #7 in the amount of $12,637.57 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW State Street Corridor Improvements Study: W 1st Street to NW 18th Street project $12,637.57
  7. Payment #2 in the amount of $5,811.25 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the Systems Engineering for Adaptive Signal Control Technology project $5,811.25
  8. Payment #15 in the amount of $4,281.27 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road and SW Irvinedale Drive Intersection Improvements project $4,281.27
  9. Payment #1 in the amount of $97,872.07 to RDG Planning & Design for engineering services on the Saylor Creek Channel Improvements project $97,872.07
  10. Payment #4 in the amount of $13,465.33 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the N Ankeny Blvd/Reinhart Dr Signal project $13,465.33
  11. Payment #5 in the amount of $16,319.50 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 18th Street Bridge Over I-35 project $16,319.50
  12. Payment #1 in the amount of $12,939.98 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 72nd Street Bridge Rehab project $12,939.98
  13. Payment #14 in the amount of $15,312.75 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for construction engineering services on the NW Northlawn Area Utility Improvements—Phase 4 project $15,312.75
  14. Payment #12 in the amount of $8,044.75 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd and Oralabor Rd Concept Study project $8,044.75
  15. Payment #6 in the amount of $13,457.21 to Snyder & Associates, for construction engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction… $13,457.21
  16. Bill list and payroll — $5,137,998 total $5,137,998
  17. Authorize repairs to the fueling station for the Public Works Department and Central Garage
  18. Receive and file the Adopted Annual Budget Document for Fiscal Year 2027. Community Development Items
  19. RESOLUTION 2026-264 accepting the final plat, parkland dedication agreement, warranty deed for streets, platted easements, and cost participation for Northgate Plat 8 · Full page →
  20. RESOLUTION 2026-265 accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, parkland dedication agreement, sanitary sewer connection fee, water main shortage fee, and… · Full page →
  21. RESOLUTION 2026-266 providing for the notice and hearing of the City Council of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, to consider a proposed Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapters 190-197,… · Full page →
  22. RESOLUTION 2026-267 authorizing the City of Ankeny to submit an application for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-aside Funding (formally known as the…
  23. RESOLUTION 2026-268 accepting the maintenance bond for utilities, subgrade, and paving in The Crossings at Deer Creek Plat 16
  24. RESOLUTION 2026-269 accepting the maintenance bond for utilities, subgrade, and paving in Northgate Plat
  25. Capital Improvement Projects
  26. RESOLUTION 2026-270 accepting a proposal from Alpha Landscapes in the amount of $59,720.00 for the construction of the 2026 City-Wide Permanent Surface Restoration project $59,720
  27. RESOLUTION 2026-271 ordering construction on the Deer Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension — Phase 1 project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.…
  28. RESOLUTION 2026-272 authorizing the City of Ankeny to submit a grant application to the Iowa State Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program for the partial funding of…
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-273 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…
  30. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2262, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 192, of the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by rezoning certain property… · Full page →
  31. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 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-…
• Vote 9Ord 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 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 10Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Ankeny Friends of the Arts, d/b/a Ankeny Art Center. Motion: to adopt RESOLUTION 2026-275 approving a Memorandum of Understanding…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.