Oct 5, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 16 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Davis, Graber, Hollinrake, Perry, Shafer · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (7): agenda, reports. Full minutes for the whole Oct 5, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVAL OF AGENDA: to approve and accept the October 5, 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 2Notice of this hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on the 23rd day of September, 2026. Motion: to close public hearing 2026-39Passed 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 3Receive and file the report from the consultation meeting held on September 16, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Receive and file. The council formally accepts a report or document into the record. This kind of vote does not approve or act on its contents.

• Vote 4Receive and file the report of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on September 22, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 5Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-320 determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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.

• Vote 6Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2273, an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Metro North Air…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  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 7Notice of this hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on the 23rd day of September, 2026. Motion: to close public hearing 2026-40Passed 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 8Receive and file the report from the consultation meeting held on September 16, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Receive and file. The council formally accepts a report or document into the record. This kind of vote does not approve or act on its contents.

• Vote 9Receive and file the report of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on September 22, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 10Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-321 determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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.

• Vote 11Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2274, an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Metro North II…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 12PH 2026-41. Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of a proposed development agreement between the City of Ankeny and Accu-Mold, LLC…Passed 5–0 · Count only · $33,000,000 · Minutes, p. 3 · 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 13Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-322 approving a Development Agreement between the City of Ankeny and Accu-Mold, LLCPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

• Vote 14Consent agenda (39 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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.

  39 consent items

  1. Official council actions of the regular meeting of September 21, 2026, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk
  2. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting of September 9, 2026
  3. Receive and file the minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of August 18, 2026
  4. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board of Trustee meeting of August 20, 2026
  5. Receive and file minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of September 30, 2026, subject to correction as recommended by the Clerk of the Commission
  6. Issuance of a special permit to a private individual for the purpose of bow hunting on private property within the city limits pursuant to Municipal Code Section 41.11(3)
  7. Issuance of liquor licenses and beer/wine permits as presented
  8. Payment #9 in the amount of $61,782.16 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for engineering services on the NW 18th St Reconstruction - NW State St to NW Ash Dr. project $61,782.16
  9. Payment #5 in the amount of $10,656.00 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for engineering services on the NW 36th Street Widening - NW Abilene Road to NW Ash Drive project $10,656
  10. Payment #6 in the amount of $70,670.20 to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for construction engineering services on the West First Street Widening and Improvements —… $70,670.20
  11. Payment #28 in the amount of $7,885.05 to McClure Engineering for engineering services on the SW Des Moines Street Utility Improvements project $7,885.05
  12. Payment #6 in the amount of $46,341.25 to McClure Engineering Company, for design engineering services on the SW Oralabor Road Intersection Improvements - Phase 1: Design… $46,341.25
  13. Payment #6 in the amount of $4,661.00 to Nilles Associates, Inc. for engineering services on the Deer Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer project $4,661
  14. Payment #1 in the amount of $38,760.00 to Nilles Associates, Inc. for engineering services on the Deer Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Phase 2 project $38,760
  15. Payment #4 in the amount of $4,300.62 to Olsson, Inc., for engineering services on the Systems Engineering for Adaptive Signal Control Technology project $4,300.62
  16. Payment #3 in the amount of $23,577.22 to RDG Planning & Design for engineering services on the Saylor Creek Channel Improvements project $23,577.22
  17. Payment #6 in the amount of $16,424.75 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the N Ankeny Blvd/Reinhart Dr Signal project $16,424.75
  18. Payment #7 in the amount of $13,458.00 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the NE 18th Street Bridge over I-35 project $13,458
  19. Payment #8 in the amount of $4,564.00 to Snyder & Associates, for construction engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd Improvements SE Peterson Dr to 1st St: Construction… $4,564
  20. Payment #1 in the amount of $10,368.25 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the S Ankeny Blvd and SE Oralabor Improvements project $10,368.25
  21. Payment #21 in the amount of $3,097.95 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the Sawgrass Park Dam Improvements project $3,097.95
  22. Payment #7 in the amount of $5,320.75 to Snyder & Associates, Inc., for engineering services on the SW/SE Oralabor Road Traffic Signal Timing Updates project $5,320.75
  23. Payment #10 in the amount of $4,915.00 to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for engineering services on the Water Tower - Design Services project $4,915
  24. Payment #5 in the amount of $13,344.81 to WHKS & Co., for engineering services on the SE 3rd Street Area Collection Storm Sewer Improvements - Phase 1 project $13,344.81
  25. Bill list and payroll — $3,586,450 total $3,586,450
  26. RESOLUTION 2026-323 authorizing the purchase of fiber optic switches for Fiber Optic Network Upgrade
  27. RESOLUTION 2026-324 authorizing the purchase of combination signal / lighting poles for N Ankeny Boulevard & NW Reinhart Drive Traffic Signal & Turn Lanes. Personnel Items
  28. Accept the Civil Service Commission certified list for promotion to Lead Fleet Technician, subject to passing any further departmental requirements. Community Development Items
  29. RESOLUTION 2026-325 accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, and authorizing cost participation for modified 6" subbase and perforated 8" subdrain for… · Full page →
  30. Engineering Items
  31. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for the Rock Creek Greenbelt and Regional Detention Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 $60,000
  32. RESOLUTION 2026-326 accepting public improvements in Kimberley Crossing Plat 5
  33. RESOLUTION 2026-327 adopting a Policy on Inspection and Repair of Sidewalks, dated October 5, 2026, in the City of Ankeny. Capital Improvement Projects
  34. NE Delaware Avenue Reconstruction - NE 5th Street to NE 18th Street: Landscaping Improvements: approve: a) Certificate of Completion; b) RESOLUTION 2026-328 accepting the public… $54,435
  35. Enter into an agreement with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights (IOCR) from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 for the reimbursement of city staff time in processing discrimination claims…
  36. Approve certification to the Treasurer of State of Iowa the population of the Moeckly Farms annexed territory as determined by the last certified federal census of said territory · Full page →
  37. RESOLUTION 2026-329 setting a public hearing on a development agreement between the City of Ankeny and BPT Iowa Properties, LLC (date of hrg: 10/19/26 @ 5:30 p.m.) Ordinances
  38. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2270, an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 1682 and 2192, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all the taxable… · Full page →
  39. Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2271, an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by modifying Chapter 152, Sidewalk Regulations, sending it on its…
• Vote 15Ord 2272. An Ordinance amending Chapter 63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Speed Regulations. Motion: to accept second…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 16Ord 2275. An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 118, Telephone Franchise, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa. Motion: to accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2275Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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.