Sep 8, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 11 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Graber, Perry, Shafer · Absent: Hollinrake

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda, reports. Full minutes for the whole Sep 8, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion: to approve and accept the September 8, 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 2026-38. 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 2026-287 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost $1,749,975.00; 2) receive and file report of bids received September 1, 2026;…Passed 4–0 · $1,749,975 · 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 (43 items, approved in one vote)Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

  43 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of August 17, 2026, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk
  2. Receive and file the minutes of the Library Board of Trustee meeting of July 16, 2026
  3. Receive and file the minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of July 7, 2026
  4. Receive and file the minutes of the Park Board meeting of June 29, 2026
  5. Issuance and denial of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits as presented
  6. Payment #8 in the amount of $113,019.90 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for engineering services on the NW 18th St Reconstruction - NW State St to NW Ash Dr. — Concept Study project $113,019.90 · Full page →
  7. Payment #5 in the amount of $65,690.99 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for construction engineering services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements —… $65,690.99
  8. Payment #8 in the amount of $18,497.92 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW State Street Corridor Improvements Study: W 1st Street to NW 18th Street project $18,497.92
  9. Payment #43 in the amount of $16,493.97 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Irvinedale Elevated Storage Tank project $16,493.97
  10. Payment #44 in the amount of $22,455.97 to HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on the NW Irvinedale Elevated Storage Tank project $22,455.97
  11. Payment #7 in the amount of $2,589.50 to HR Green, Inc., for engineering services on the SE Oralabor Road & SE Four Mile Drive Intersection Improvements project $2,589.50
  12. Payment #2 in the amount of $11,572.10 to Land Management Resources, Inc. for construction services on the 2026-2027 Native Vegetation Maintenance project $11,572.10
  13. Payment #3 in the amount of $19,211.00 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the Systems Engineering for Adaptive Signal Control Technology project $19,211
  14. Payment #2 in the amount of $28,642.41 to RDG Planning & Design for engineering services on the Saylor Creek Channel Improvements project $28,642.41
  15. Payment #12 in the amount of $130,885.01 to Shekar Engineering PLC, for construction services on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements project $130,885.01 · Full page →
  16. Payment #2 in the amount of $28,355.50 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 72nd Street Bridge Rehab project $28,355.50
  17. Payment #4 in the amount of $2,772.00 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the North Ankeny Boulevard: 1st Street to N. 11th Street Landscaping Improvements… $2,772
  18. Payment #5 in the amount of $16,942.04 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the N Ankeny Blvd/Reinhart Dr Signal project $16,942.04
  19. Payment #6 in the amount of $13,543.00 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 18th Street Bridge over I-35 project $13,543
  20. Payment #7 in the amount of $11,014.08 to Snyder & Associates, for construction engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction… $11,014.08
  21. Payment #13 in the amount of $11,959.13 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd and Oralabor Rd Concept Study project $11,959.13
  22. Payment #20 in the amount of $1,977.39 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the Sawgrass Park Dam Improvements project $1,977.39
  23. Payment #4 in the amount of $22,167.41 to WHKS & Co., for engineering services on the SE 3rd Street Area Collection Storm Sewer Improvements - Phase 1 project $22,167.41
  24. Bill list and payroll — $5,389,168 total $5,389,168
  25. RESOLUTION 2026-290 accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, water connection fee, payment for the cost of turn lanes along NW 36th Street, and petition… · Full page →
  26. Engineering Items
  27. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for engineering services to develop the Access Management Policy in an amount not to exceed $44,750.00 $44,750
  28. RESOLUTION 2026-291 approving plans and specifications, and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of paving for Baker Group Addition-…
  29. East 1st Street & Trilein Drive Traffic Signal Upgrade: approve: a) Final Change Order #1 increasing the contract amount by $2,920.00; b) Certificate of Completion; c) RESOLUTION… $37,928.70
  30. RESOLUTION 2026-293 accepting public improvements for SW District Dr Traffic Improvements
  31. RESOLUTION 2026-294 accepting the maintenance bond for utilities and paving in Trestle Ridge Estates Plat
  32. Capital Improvement Projects
  33. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for the functional and preliminary design of the S Ankeny Boulevard and SE Oralabor Road Intersection… $799,200 · Full page →
  34. RESOLUTION 2026-295 accepting a proposal from On Track Construction in the amount of $98,325.00 for the construction of the 2026 Hydro Excavation and Sinkhole Repairs project.… $98,325
  35. RESOLUTION 2026-296 approving the Livestream Broadcast Policies & Procedures of Public Meetings Policy of the City of Ankeny, Iowa
  36. RESOLUTION 2026-297 setting dates of a consultation and a public hearing on a proposed Metro North Air Park Urban Renewal Plan I for a proposed urban renewal area in the City of…
  37. RESOLUTION 2026-298 setting dates of a consultation and a public hearing on a proposed Metro North II Business Park Urban Renewal Plan I for a proposed urban renewal area in the…
  38. RESOLUTION 2026-299 approving the application of Accu-Mold LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority Business Incentives for Growth Program
  39. RESOLUTION 2026-300 setting a public hearing on a development agreement between the City of Ankeny and Accu-Mold, LLC (date of hrg: 10/5/26 @ 5:30 p.m.)
  40. Receive and file the Ankeny SummerFest 2026 Report
  41. Approve the Letter of Agreement for Generator Maintenance Services with Patriot Critical Power of Elkhart, Iowa, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Agreement. Ordinances
  42. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2265, an Ordinance vacating a portion of SW Ordnance Road right-of-way, originally dedicated as Seventh Street, Thomas 2nd Addition, and for a…
  43. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2266, vacating a Public Utility Easement located on Lot 2, Plaza 36 Plat 2, sending it on its final passage and publication as required by law.…
• Vote 5Ord 2268. An Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapters 190-197, Chapter 200, and the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa. Motion: to accept…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 2269. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Ankeny, Iowa by amending provisions related to the Zoning and Subdivision Code Update. Motion: to accept…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 7Ord 2270. An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 1682 and 2192, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all the taxable property located within the…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 8Ord 2271. An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by modifying Chapter 152, Sidewalk Regulations. Motion: to accept first consideration of ORDINANCE…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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 9Iowa Army National Guard—Request to suspend: 1) enforcement of decibel levels in the City’s Noise Control ordinance; and 2) discharging weapons in the Public Health and Safety…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 10Liquor License Application. Motion: to rescind the City Council's action of August 17, 2026, which disapproved the Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) application submitted by…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  What this means: Alcohol and tobacco permits. Businesses need local approval before the state issues an alcohol or tobacco permit. Councils routinely sign off on new permits and renewals.

• Vote 11Approve the issuance of the Class C Retail Alcohol License application submitted by Ankeny Dram Shop FFE Leasing LLC, d/b/a Whiskey River Ankeny for the premises located at 1350…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  What this means: Alcohol and tobacco permits. Businesses need local approval before the state issues an alcohol or tobacco permit. Councils routinely sign off on new permits and renewals.