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Ankeny City Council

24 meetings with votes in 2026 · 216 recorded votes · 229 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

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Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2273, an Ordinance providing that general property…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2274, an Ordinance providing that general property…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of a…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, and authorizing cost…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2270, an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 1682 and 2192,…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $343,404.22 to Caliber Concrete, LLC for construction services on…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #6 in the amount of $500,995.92 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $110,153.20 to Dave's Dozing, for construction services on the…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #5 in the amount of $115,851.86 to JAS Construction LLC., for construction services on…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #6 in the amount of $174,355.17 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $334,599.90 to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, dba Iowa Sports Turf…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #6 in the amount of $1,116,291.92 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $174,923.01 to TK Concrete, Inc., for construction services on the…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, subdivision bond for seeding and erosion control, performance and…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Grant preliminary approval of the Hope Crest Plat 2 Final Plat; and authorize cost…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approve the Kimberley Estates Plat 3 Preliminary Plat and accept the public street name NE…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: SE Creekview Drive Extension (RISE) Project – Certificate of Completion; b) RESOLUTION…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2268, an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapters 190-197,…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2269, amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Ankeny,…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 1682 and 2192, providing that general property taxes…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #8 in the amount of $113,019.90 to Bolton & Menk, Inc., for engineering services on…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #12 in the amount of $130,885.01 to Shekar Engineering PLC, for construction services…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, water connection fee,…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapters 190-197, Chapter 200, and the Official Zoning…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Ankeny, Iowa by amending…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 1682 and 2192, providing that general property taxes…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $190,811.87 to Absolute Group, for construction services on the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $111,524.58 to All Star Concrete, LLC, for construction services…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #5 in the amount of $210,665.18 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #5 in the amount of $809,958.27 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $148,151.67 to JAS Construction LLC., for construction services on…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $212,499.84 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #5 in the amount of $126,666.97 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $577,649.17 to OMG Midwest Inc., DBA Des Moines Asphalt & Paving,…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $151,862.54 to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC, for construction…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #5 in the amount of $1,170,597.29 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Grant preliminary approval of Deer Creek Reserve Plat 1 Final Plat

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Waiving approval of the final plat for Waln-Utter Subdivision Plat

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Authorizing the Certificate of Termination of Development Agreement with Threshold Otter…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 192, of the Municipal Code of the City…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Ankeny, Iowa by amending…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, parkland dedication agreement, warranty deed for streets, platted…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements, parkland dedication…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Third consideration of ORDINANCE 2262, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $138,364.95 to Absolute Group, for construction services on the…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $184,710.89 to All Star Concrete, LLC, for construction services…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $105,324.08 to Caliber Concrete, LLC for construction services on…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #14 in the amount of $125,914.81 to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC, for construction…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $414,659.83 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $155,616.52 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $151,193.31 to JAS Construction LLC., for construction services on…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $133,749.18 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $244,982.39 to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC, for construction…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $1,651,938.30 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, parkland dedication agreement, and platted easements for First…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept the preliminary plat for 1 Oak Estate Plat 1, subject to applicable Polk County…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 192, of the Municipal Code of the City…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: $1,084,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026C

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $102,189.50 to Jasper Construction Services, Inc., for…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, subdivision bond for erosion control, performance and maintenance…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Rally Complex Park Development: approve a) Final Change Order #4 decreasing the contract…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $197,173.79 to Absolute Group, for construction services on the…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $104,417.73 to All Star Concrete, LLC, for construction services…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #13 in the amount of $204,729.95 to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC, for construction…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $334,817.37 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $278,063.88 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $108,192.83 to Howser Concrete Unlimited, LLC, for construction…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $147,438.62 to JAS Construction LLC., for construction services on…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $264,717.37 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #7 in the amount of $382,056.37 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $168,266.19 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $112,964.57 to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC, for construction…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $576,252.84 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #10 in the amount of $119,325.99 to Shekar Engineering PLC, for construction services…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, letter of credit for erosion control, performance and maintenance…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat, subdivision bond for seeding and erosion control, performance and…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Grant preliminary approval of First Street Commons Plat 5 Final Plat; and authorize cost-…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept third consideration of ORDINANCE 2259, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations,…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Proposed final plat and schedule for levying assessments for 2026 Nuisance Abatement

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt 1) RESOLUTION 2026-193 annexing certain territory located adjacent to the northwest…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a development agreement between the City of Ankeny, Iowa and…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: NW Northlawn Area Utility Improvements - Phase 4: approve – Final Change Order #1 decreasing…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving contract and bonds for the 2026 CIPP Lining Project, with SAK Construction, LLC in…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Ordering preparation of final plat and schedule of assessments for nuisance abatement within…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Chapter 192, of the Municipal Code of the City…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: $19,550,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-211 authorizing and providing for the issuance of $19,550,000 General…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: $6,615,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-213 authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2259

May 18, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $179,467.36 to Absolute Group, for construction services on the…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $121,364.46 to All Star Concrete, LLC, for construction services…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $241,136.84 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $102,154.09 to Manatt's, Inc., for construction services on the…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $245,187.09 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $330,586.15 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #9 in the amount of $131,059.73 to Shekar Engineering PLC for construction services on…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Grant preliminary approval of Trailside at Trestle Ridge Plat 1 Final Plat and accept private…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted easements,…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted easements,…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept third consideration of ORDINANCE 2254, an Ordinance amending Chapter 107 of the Code of…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-191 directing sale of $19,550,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-192 directing sale of $6,615,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Chapter 107 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by…

May 4, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: $20,855,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

May 4, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: $6,965,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B

May 4, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $176,973.65 to Con-Struct, Inc., for construction services on the…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $100,459.41 to MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services, PC, for…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $125,465.33 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., for construction…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approve the new classification position descriptions recommended in the FY 2027 budget for the…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting performance and maintenance bonds for the construction of sanitary sewer, street…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Public Sidewalk Easement, located on Part of Lot 3, Spectrum 36 Plat 1; and…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving the 2026 Minor Amendment to the Pine Lake Estates PUD and Master Plan

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted easements,…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Receiving and filing an application for the annexation of and providing for the giving of…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving contract and bonds with Gerard Tank & Steel, Inc. in the amount of $8,595,000.00 for…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Chapter 107 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed property…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #19 in the amount of $230,239.00 to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. for…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted and offsite…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, platted easements and payment for sidewalk…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting Annexation Agreement from a property owner and allowing connection to City sewer of…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 3–1

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt 1) RESOLUTION 2026-098 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 3–1

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #12 in the amount of $991,546.75 to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC, for construction…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #1 in the amount of $117,234.38 to Civil Design Advantage, LLC, for engineering…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #4 in the amount of $125,462.54 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Grant preliminary approval of First Street Commons Plat 4 Final Plat

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 3–1

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of a…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-072 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-073 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-074 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Mayor Bentz announced this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-075 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, subdivision bonds for seeding and erosion control, platted and offsite…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving plans and specifications and accepting contracts, performance and maintenance bonds…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting the final plat for 36th Street Centre Plat 2

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, by amending…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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

Ankeny

Ankeny: Initiate a rezoning request for a 16.62-acre parcel located west of Interstate 35, east of NE…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Proposed Issuance of $20,855,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accept first consideration of ORDINANCE 2248, an Ordinance providing that general property…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #3 in the amount of $228,871.50 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Waiving approval of the final plat for The Woodlands at Moulton Preserve Plat 1

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting a Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement…

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Making award and approving construction contract and bond for the Otter Creek Trunk Sewer…

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $199,411.24 to Jasper Construction Services for construction…

Jan 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #2 in the amount of $127,799.44 to Manatt's Inc., for construction services on the SE…

Jan 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #8 in the amount of $162,967.54 to Shekar Engineering, PLC, for construction services…

Jan 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Waiving approval of the final plat for Saydel Commercial Plat

Jan 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Certification to the Treasurer of State of Iowa the population of the DLE Four Way, LC annexed…

Jan 20, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Payment #8 in the amount of $136,888.91 to Shekar Engineering PLC for construction services on…

Jan 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Accepting final plat, warranty deed to streets, subdivision bonds for seeding and silt fence,…

Jan 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Approving contract and bonds for the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements - Phase 1, with…

Jan 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Ankeny

Ankeny: Watercrest Park Expansion: Approve – Certificate of Completion; b) RESOLUTION 2026- 004…

Jan 5, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

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Next meeting: City Council Regular Meeting, Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 5:30 PM CT (per the city’s meeting portal)
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