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18 meetings with votes in 2026 · 149 recorded votes · 65 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

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Decisions covered in full

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #5 - The Concrete Company - 2026 Residential PCC Pavement Rehabilitation…

Oct 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #7 - Mainline Construction - Alice’s Road Reconstruction Phase 1…

Oct 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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan Amendment - 8727 University Avenue - Mister Carwash

Oct 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #5 - Sternquist Construction - Harbach Blvd Phase 2 Reconstruction -…

Sep 24, 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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan - Clive Wellness Campus Building 6/Kylar Investments - 1457 NW 128th Street

Sep 24, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #4 - The Concrete Company - 2026 Residential PCC Pavement Rehabilitation…

Sep 10, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #6 - Mainline Construction - Alice’s Road Reconstruction Phase 1 B -…

Sep 10, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #13 - Concrete Technologies Inc. - Alice’s Road Reconstruction Phase 1A -…

Sep 10, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #1- Des Moines Asphalt and Paving - 2026 Residential HMA Pavement…

Aug 27, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #2-1-80 Concrete - 2026 Arterial PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project -…

Aug 27, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #3 - Center for Public Safety Management

Aug 27, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #4 - Sternquist Construction - Harbach Blvd Phase 2 Reconstruction -…

Aug 27, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #11 - Burkett Construction - Linnan Park Construction Project - $185,678.27

Aug 27, 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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - Iowa Signal - $765,962.00

Aug 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan - Summit Settlement Services - 16363 Holcomb Avenue

Aug 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #1-1-80 Concrete - 2026 Arterial PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project -…

Aug 13, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #3 - Sternquist Construction - Harbach Blvd. Phase 2 Reconstruction -…

Aug 13, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request 10 - Burkett Construction - Linnan Park Construction Project - $139,040.19

Aug 13, 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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan Amendment - Discount Tire - 1229 NW 86th Street

Aug 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #7 - Caliber Concrete - Linnan Park Construction Project - $229,066.85

Jul 9, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #12 - Country Landscapes - Greenbelt Landing Construction Project -…

Jul 9, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #2 - Sternquist Construction - Harbach Blvd Phase 2 Reconstruction -…

Jun 25, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approving a 28E Agreement with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for Animal Control…

Jun 25, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#11 - Country Landscapes - Greenbelt Landing Construction Project -…

Jun 11, 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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan - Ivory Lotus Therapy - 16360 Sheridan Avenue

Jun 11, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approving Termination of Agreement

Jun 11, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#2- Mainline Construction - Alice’s Road Reconstruction Phase 1…

May 14, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#10 - Country Landscapes - Greenbelt Landing Construction Project -…

May 14, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#11 - Concrete Technologies Inc. - Alice’s Road Reconstruction Phase 1A -…

May 14, 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.

Clive

Clive: 1st Consideration of Proposed Ordinance 1178 Amending Title 6, Chapter 7, Personal…

May 14, 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.

Clive

Clive: Site Plan Amendment - Genesis Health Club - 10930 Hickman Road

May 14, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #6 - Keystone Construction - City Hall Remodel Phase 2 Project -…

Apr 9, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request #15 - On Track Construction - Greenbelt Landing Construction Project -…

Apr 9, 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.

Clive

Clive: FY 2026-27 Utility Rate Adjustments

Apr 9, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Clive

Clive: Site Plan Amendment - Facade Updates - 1649 NW 86th Street and 8585 Clark Street

Mar 26, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Clive

Clive: Proposed Utility Rate Adjustments - FY 2026-27. a. 1st Consideration of Proposed Ordinance No.…

Mar 26, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#1 - HGS, LLC - Little Walnut Creek West of Alice’s Road Large Woody…

Mar 12, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#5 - Keystone Construction - City Hall Remodel Phase 2 Project - $100,457.62

Mar 12, 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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - I-80 Concrete - $439,150.00

Mar 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Revised Pay Request#5 - Cunningham Inc. - Clive City Hall Remodel Phase 1 Project -…

Feb 26, 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.

Clive

Clive: Resolution setting Proposed Property Tax Hearing (03/26/2026, 5:30 p.m.) for the FY 2026-27…

Feb 26, 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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - Mainline Construction - $2,611,078.91

Feb 12, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - The Concrete Company - $479,333.50

Feb 12, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - Des Moines Asphalt & Paving - $902,983.28

Feb 12, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#1- Center for Public Safety Fire- EMS Collaboration Management - Study -…

Jan 29, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approving Purchase of Furniture for Creekside Pavilion - All Makes - $147,299.04 and Pay App…

Jan 29, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#1( Final) - A+ Lawn and Landscape - 2025 Clive Soil Quality Restoration…

Jan 8, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#4 - Burkett Construction - Linnan Park Construction Project - $107,179.00

Jan 8, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#4 - Cunningham Inc. - City Hall Remodel Phase 2 Project - $108,054.12

Jan 8, 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.

Clive

Clive: Approve Pay Request#15 - Keystone Construction - Greenbelt Landing Construction Project -…

Jan 8, 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.

Clive

Clive: Awarding Contract - HGS, LLC - $1,795,497.25

Jan 8, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

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