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Every split vote and named no vote, every item with $100,000 or more in its title, bonds, ordinances, readings and hearings set. Each row links to the minutes page.
Greater Des Moines, Oct 18–24, 2026
Split votes and named no votes
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemCity Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND LIQUOR 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 (B) RISING SMOKE AND VAPE SHOP 904 ARMY POST RD #A (C) SMOKE &…
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemCity Clerk to approve Device Retail Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND LIQUOR 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 (B) RISING SMOKE AND VAPE SHOP 904 ARMY POST RD #A
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
Largest dollar amounts in the record
Amount$1,703,420
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemPurchase from Foster Coach Sales, Inc. of four type 1 ambulances from using Sourcewell contract 122123-RVG and City contract # W25-33 with REV Group, Inc. d/b/a Horton Emergency Vehicles, $1,703,420.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$478,429.70
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemApproving Change Order No. 2 with Grimes Asphalt and Paving Corporation for additional work on the 2026 HMA Resurfacing Program Contract 1, $478,429.70.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$298,020.80
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemPurchase from Safeware, Inc. of seventy (70) Lion N94 chemical protection suits per the general terms and conditions negotiated by Short Form Agreement #W27-111, $298,020.80.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemOn vacation and conveyance of the east/west alley right-of way adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue to LJH Holdings LLC for $175,000.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$165,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemApproving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. for professional services for Douglas Avenue Improvements – Merle Hay Road to Martin Luther…
VotePassed 7–0
Readings, hearings and dates set
StageSecond reading
PlaceWaukee
DateOct 19
ItemOrdinance 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]
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StageHearing set
PlaceWinterset
DateOct 19
ItemResolution No. 2026-48 a Resolution Setting a date for Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption by Reference of Iowa Code Section 321.276
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StageSecond reading
PlaceWaukee
DateOct 19
ItemOrdinance 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]
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StageHearing set
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemHold public hearing on the proposed 2nd Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Echo Valley Urban Renewal Area.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance vacating the east/west alley right-of-way located south of and adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFinal 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.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance vacating the alley and street right-of-way adjacent to 1828 Hickman Road and 1901 Francis Avenue.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFinal 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.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance vacating subsurface and air rights within portions of 41st Street and University Avenue right-of-way adjoining 4109 University Avenue
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFinal 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…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst consideration of an ordinance providing for TIF District No. 2 in the Drake Urban Renewal Area
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFinal 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.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst Consideration Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as follows: A. Parking Modifications – Sixth Avenue from Locust Street to School Street B. Traffic…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance establishing Riverview TIF District No. 1.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
ItemFinal consideration of ordinance establishing Riverview TIF District No. 1 (waiver requested by Carrie Kruse, Economic Development Director), requires six votes.
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Week of Oct 11
Split votes and named no votes
Largest dollar amounts in the record
Amount$152,338
PlacePleasant Hill
DateOct 13
ItemResolution #101326-05 – Approve Payment Application No. 5 and Change Order No. 6 – Shadyview Blvd and University Ave Improvements Murray/
VotePassed 5–0
Readings, hearings and dates set
StageFirst reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemPass 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)
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StageFinal reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemWaive 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…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemPass 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 -…
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StageFinal reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemWaive 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…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemPass 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…
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StageFinal reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemWaive 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…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemPass 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)
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StageFinal reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemWaive 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…
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StageFirst reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemPass 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…
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StageFinal reading
PlaceNorwalk
DateOct 15
ItemWaive 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…
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Week of Oct 4
Split votes and named no votes
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemCity Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Vapor Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) AKIWACU B INTERNATIONAL MARKET 606 E ARMY POST RD #2 (B) IOWA CLOUDS TOBACCO & BEER 4001 SW 9TH ST
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemCity Clerk to approve Device Retail Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) EXOTICS BEER WINE TOBACCO OUTLET 3409 SW 9TH ST (B) IOWA CLOUDS TOBACCO & BEER 4001 SW 9TH ST
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
ItemApprove Resolution 2026-206 directing the acceptance of a proposal to purchase $3,895,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026B; and approving the form and authorizing execution of a note purchase agreement
VotePassed 4–1, no: Armstrong
PlaceWindsor Heights
DateOct 6
ItemConsideration of the Second Reading of Ordinance 26-03 - An Ordinance Amending Provisions Pertaining to Bicycle Regulations Motion by Susan Skeries to approve
VotePassed 3–1
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemResolution approving Agreement with Simonson & Associates LLC for Environmental, Master Planning, Rendering/Animation, and Market Analysis
VotePassed 3–0–1, abstained: Connolly
Largest dollar amounts in the record
Amount$56,940,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemDirecting the advertisement for sale of $56,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Official Statement. (Bonds will be sold at a special Council meeting on…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$25,750,000
PlaceBondurant
DateOct 5
ItemResolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement (2026A in an amount not to exceed $25,750,000)
VotePassed 5–0
Amount$6,400,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemDirecting the advertisement for sale of $6,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, and approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Official Statement. (Bonds will be sold at a special Council meeting on…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$3,895,000
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
ItemApprove Resolution 2026-206 directing the acceptance of a proposal to purchase $3,895,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026B; and approving the form and authorizing execution of a note purchase agreement
VotePassed 4–1, no: Armstrong
Amount$1,249,041.68
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemResolution accepting bid of $1,249,041.68 received from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames (Iowa DOT Project No. STP-S-C077(252)--5A-77 and BROS-C077(253)--5F-77), for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave
VotePassed 4–0
Amount$1,205,600
PlaceBondurant
DateOct 5
ItemResolution authorizing Payment of the $1,205,600 State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loan (Water Treatment Facilities)
VotePassed 5–0
Amount$739,690
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemOn 2026 Sewer Repair Contract 2: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsive responsible bidder as TK Concrete…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$475,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemOrdering construction of Downtown Skywalk Signage Replacement - Receiving bids, (10-27-26), and Setting date of hearing, (11-23-26). (Construction Estimate - $475,000).
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$430,193.92
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemPurchase from Armor Equipment Co. Inc. of one (1) specialized sewer televising vehicle and related equipment pursuant to Sourcewell contract #080525- RVL as amended by City Contract #K27-015, $430,193.92.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$250,000.00
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemApproving Water Quality Initiative Urban Conservation Demonstration Projects cost-share grant contract with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for the Waveland Golf Course Pond Improvements…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$237,500
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemPurchase from Action Target, Inc.of firing range target system using Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement and approving and authorizing Execution of City of Des Moines Contract No. W27-073, $237,500.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$214,204
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemSubmitting a joint application with the cities of West Des Moines and Ankeny for funding through the FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $214,204 and acceptance of a Memorandum of…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000,
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemOn 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).
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemPurchase from TK Elevator Corporation of elevators and related equipment, maintenance services, and supplies using Sourcewell Contract #050224-TKE and approving negotiation and execution of agreements with vendor…
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$161,992.76
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemPurchase from Public Safety Solutions MO LLC and TD Synnex Corporation of computers and mobile routers using State of Iowa Contract #24083 and OMNIA contract #1-170, and the negotiation and execution of agreements with…
VotePassed 7–0
Readings, hearings and dates set
StageHearing set
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemOrdering construction of Downtown Skywalk Signage Replacement - Receiving bids, (10-27-26), and Setting date of hearing, (11-23-26). (Construction Estimate - $475,000).
Next dateOct 27
StageFirst reading
PlaceWaukee
DateOct 5
ItemOrdinance 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…
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StageSecond reading
PlaceWaukee
DateOct 5
ItemOrdinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Kettlestone Residential Urban Renewal Area (Project 4 Property) [second reading]
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StageFirst reading
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
ItemApprove the first consideration of an ordinance amending the Indianola Municipal Code by amending Chapter 55 (Animal Protection and Control) to provide for Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) Program
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StageFirst reading
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
ItemApprove the first consideration of an ordinance amending the Indianola Municipal Code by amending Chapter 55 (Animal Protection and Control), by amending Section 55.15 (At Large Impoundment) to…
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StageHearing set
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemOn 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).
Next dateOct 19
StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance vacating alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFinal consideration of ordinance vacating alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 2100 E. Army Post Road.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFinal consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 2100 E. Army Post Road (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votes.
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StageFirst reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFirst consideration of ordinance rezoning property in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFinal consideration of ordinance rezoning property in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road, (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votes.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
ItemFinal consideration of ordinance relating to the Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission.
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StageFinal reading
PlaceWindsor Heights
DateOct 6
ItemConsideration of the Third Reading of Ordinance 26-02 - An Ordinance Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fiber Optic Cable License; and to Adopt and Publish Motion by Threase Harms to approve
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StageFinal reading
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemOrdinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). (third reading)
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StageHearing set
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemResolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Nalean Wetland…
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StageHearing set
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemResolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Terrace Hills…
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StageHearing set
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
ItemResolution 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
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