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Rezonings, plats, site plans, urban renewal and TIF actions, development agreements, vacations and conveyances of right-of-way, easements, variances and tax abatements. Address, stage and next date are copied from the title when it states them.

Real estate and development

Greater Des Moines, Oct 18–24, 2026

28 items from 3 meetings.

DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn request from property owners (Owners) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification of the property from Business Park to…
Address1850 Easton Boulevard
StageHearing set
Next dateNov 2
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn request from ABE Property Solutions, LLC (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification from Business Park to Low-Medium Density Residential and…
Address801 SE 27th Court
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn the proposed Second Amendment to the Carpenter Urban Renewal Plan, (11-23-26).
Address—
StageHearing set
Next dateNov 23
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn the proposed First Amendment to the Riverview Urban Renewal Plan, (11-23-26).
Address—
StageHearing set
Next dateNov 23
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with 615 Euclid, LLC for the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the University of Commerce building at 615 Euclid Avenue.
Address615 Euclid Avenue
StagePreliminary terms
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionResolution approving preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Cold Storage Rehab, LLC for the construction of 24 multi-residential units at 2814 7th Street
Address2814 7th Street
StagePreliminary terms
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionAgreement with Polk County and development agreement with Invest DSM for tax sale property.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionHold public hearing on the proposed 2nd Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Echo Valley Urban Renewal Area.
Address—
StageHearing set
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation and conveyance of the east/west alley right-of way adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue to LJH Holdings LLC for $175,000.
Address513 E. Court Avenue
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance vacating the east/west alley right-of-way located south of and adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue.
Address513 E. Court Avenue
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance vacating the east/west alley right-of-way located south of and adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue (waiver requested by an applicant), requires six votes.
Address513 E. Court Avenue
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation of alley and street right-of-way adjacent to 1828 Hickman Road and 1901 Francis Avenue and conveyance of said alley and street right-of- way, along with a portion of previously vacated alley right-of-way…
Address1828 Hickman Road, 1901 Francis Avenue, 1910 Hickman Road
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance vacating the alley and street right-of-way adjacent to 1828 Hickman Road and 1901 Francis Avenue.
Address1828 Hickman Road, 1901 Francis Avenue
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance vacating the alley and street right-of-way adjacent to 1828 Hickman Road and 1901 Francis Avenue (waiver requested by Proctor Lureman), requires six votes.
Address1828 Hickman Road, 1901 Francis Avenue
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation of subsurface and air rights within portions of 41st Street and University Avenue right-of-way adjoining 4109 University Avenue and conveyance of a permanent easement for subsurface building encroachment on…
Address4109 University Avenue
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance vacating subsurface and air rights within portions of 41st Street and University Avenue right-of-way adjoining 4109 University Avenue
Address4109 University Avenue
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance vacating subsurface and air rights within portions of 41st Street and University Avenue right-of-way adjoining 4109 University Avenue (waiver requested by an applicant), requires six…
Address4109 University Avenue
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of an ordinance providing for TIF District No. 2 in the Drake Urban Renewal Area
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of an ordinance providing for TIF District No. 2 in the Drake Urban Renewal Area (waiver requested by Carrie Kruse, Economic Development Director), requires six votes.
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionResolution of Necessity for the Riverview Urban Renewal Area.
Address—
StageResolution of necessity
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance establishing Riverview TIF District No. 1.
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance establishing Riverview TIF District No. 1 (waiver requested by Carrie Kruse, Economic Development Director), requires six votes.
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from C-1/PD-1 to C- 1/PD-1, a parcel known as Waukee Towne Center [second reading]
Address—
StageSecond reading
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from K-MF-SM/PD-1 to K-MF-SM/PD-1, a parcel known as The Wren [second, third (final) readings]
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Waukee Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (2026-2 Ordinance Parcels) [second reading]
Address—
StageSecond reading
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Kettlestone Residential Urban Renewal Area (Project 4 Property) [third (final) reading]
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving site plan for WayPoint Resources [100 4th Street]
Address100 4th Street
StageSite plan
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 19
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving site plan for Kettlestone Central South Plat 2 – Lot 6 [2310 SE Glacier Trail]
Address—
StageSite plan
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
Earlier week

Week of Oct 11

10 items from 5 meetings.

DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionPass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (Hy-Vee)
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionWaive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-20 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (Hy-Vee)
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionPass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (3000 Sunset - Holland Farms)
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionWaive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-21 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (3000 Sunset -…
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionPass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (United/Echo View)
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionWaive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-22 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (United/Echo View)
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionPass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (JM Commercial)
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionWaive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-23 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (JM Commercial)
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionPass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (Turnberry Square)
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed
DateOct 15
PlaceNorwalk
ActionWaive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-24 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Norwalk Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (Turnberry Square)
Address—
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed
Earlier week

Week of Oct 4

44 items from 11 meetings.

DateOct 5
PlaceAltoona
ActionResolution to approve a Plat of Survey for Parcel 2026-122 within the Magnolia development creating a parcel to facilitate transfer of ownership to Walnut Creek Church
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApproving Private Construction Contract between Alliance Paving, LLC and J. Larson Homes LLC for paving improvements in Three Lakes Estates Plat 11 located in the vicinity of SE 30th Street and Sweetwater Drive.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApproving Private Construction Contract between Decarlo Corporation and Invest DSM Inc. for Drake Park Block Subdivision Public Alley - Paving Improvements located on the north side of the block bounded by 22nd Street…
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApproval of final subdivision plat for Brownstones at Chamberlain Place Plat 1, located in the vicinity of 3820 Grand Avenue.
Address3820 Grand Avenue
StageFinal plat
Next date—
VotePassed 6–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApproving 17 tax abatement applications for eligible improvements made to properties in 2024.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApproving 20 tax abatement applications for eligible improvements made to properties in 2025.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionApprove 153 tax abatement applications for eligible improvements made to properties in 2026.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation of alley and street right-of-way adjacent to 1828 Hickman Road and 1901 Francis Avenue and conveyance of said alley and street right-of- way, along with a portion of previously vacated alley right-of-way…
Address1828 Hickman Road, 1901 Francis Avenue, 1910 Hickman Road
StageHearing set
Next dateOct 19
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation and conveyance of the east/west alley right-of way adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue to LJH Holdings, LLC, $175,000, (10-19-26).
Address513 E. Court Avenue
StageHearing set
Next dateOct 19
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation of subsurface and air rights within portions of 41st Street and University Avenue right-of-way adjoining 4109 University Avenue and conveyance of a permanent easement for subsurface building encroachment and…
Address4109 University Avenue
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with 821 SE 7th Street LLC for construction of a three (3)-story, multifamily residential project at 821 SE 7th Street.
Address821 SE 7th Street
StagePreliminary terms
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Janobi Properties, LLC for renovation of the vacant property at 2413 University Avenue into four (4) retail spaces and a performance space.
Address2413 University Avenue
StagePreliminary terms
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Baker Creek Townhomes V, LLLP, a partnership between Hubbell Realty Company and Anawim, for the construction of a multifamily residential project located…
Address4560 Hubbell Avenue
StagePreliminary terms
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn conveyance of portions of vacated east/west alley right-of-way located in the block north of Kirkwood Avenue and east of SW 11th Street to adjoining property owners for $300.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn vacation of the east/west and north/south alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street and conveyance of a portion of said alley right-of-way to Threshing Warehouse, LLC in exchange for a permanent easement for…
Address108 E. 4th Street
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance vacating alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street.
Address108 E. 4th Street
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance vacating alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street.
Address108 E. 4th Street
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn request from Iowa Plumbing Solutions Corp. (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification of the property from Medium Density Residential within a…
Address2100 E. Army Post Road
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 2100 E. Army Post Road.
Address2100 E. Army Post Road
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 2100 E. Army Post Road (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votes.
Address2100 E. Army Post Road
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn request from Tiger Knight, LLC (Officer) to rezone two (2) parcels located in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road from Limited “MX3” Mixed- Use District to Limited “CX” Mixed-Use District to allow a warehouse use…
Address1210 Army Post Road
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFirst consideration of ordinance rezoning property in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road.
Address1210 Army Post Road
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionFinal consideration of ordinance rezoning property in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road, (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votes.
Address1210 Army Post Road
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn request from Katecho Real Estate, LLC (Officer) for review and approval of a 4th Amendment to the Airport Commerce Park South PUD (Planned Unit Development) Conceptual Plan regarding four (4) parcels comprising…
Address2400 Gannett Avenue
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceDes Moines
ActionOn the proposed 3rd Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Drake Urban Renewal Area.
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 7–0
DateOct 5
PlaceIndianola
ActionApprove Resolution 2026-204 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Kentucky Ridge/North 6th Street Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Indianola, State of Iowa
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, Cit
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving the vacation of a portion of a Storm Sewer Easement [Lot 18, Remington Pointe Plat 4]
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving the vacation of a portion of a Surface Water Flowage and Storm Sewer Easement [Lot 23, Southfork Woods Plat 2]
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Waukee Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (2026-2 Ordinance Parcels) [introduction; first reading] – Council Member Crone introduced the…
Address—
StageFirst reading
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionOrdinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Kettlestone Residential Urban Renewal Area (Project 4 Property) [second reading]
Address—
StageSecond reading
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving final plat for The South 60 Plat 1
Address—
StageFinal plat
Next date—
VotePassed 5–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving preliminary plat
Address—
StagePreliminary plat
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving final plat
Address—
StageFinal plat
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 5
PlaceWaukee
ActionResolution approving site plan [500 SE Alice’s Road]
Address—
StageSite plan
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionOrdinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). (third reading)
Address1560 NW 66th Ave
StageFinal reading
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionPetitions suspending taxes and special assessments and authorizing Chairperson to sign the Application and Affidavit for Redemption of Parcel for the following (names listed in the minutes)
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionResolution authorizing the Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 on the proposed vacation of a platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny
Address7786 NW 37th Street
StageHearing set
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionResolution abating taxes for Food Bank of Iowa for property at 2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines (District/Parcel 110/42436-128-009, Geoparcel 7924-36-128-009)
Address2220 E. 17th Street
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionResolution abating taxes for Iowa Sikh Gurudwara for property at 11000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale (District/Parcel 312/02561-100-002, Geoparcel 7925.28.126.020)
Address11000 Douglas Ave
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlacePolk County
ActionResolution abating taxes for Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity for property at 2509 Douglas Ave, Des Moines (District/Parcel 080/42428-126-020, Geoparcel 7924-28-126-020)
Address2509 Douglas Ave
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlaceWindsor Heights
ActionPublic Hearing to Consider the Conveyance of Easement on City Property
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0
DateOct 6
PlaceWindsor Heights
ActionConsideration of Resolution No. 2026-64 - A Resolution to Convey an Easement on City Property
Address—
Stage—
Next date—
VotePassed 4–0

Covers 14 governments with votes in these weeks: Altoona, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Indianola, Newton, Norwalk, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Waukee, Windsor Heights, Winterset. West Des Moines and Johnston are not in our records yet. Every line comes from the official minutes; check it against the linked page.

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