Apr 6, 2026

Regular meeting, 5:00 PM · 68 roll calls · Present: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum and Gatto (roll call 26-0416)

All votes

Every roll call in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (15): attendance, adjournment, agenda, licenses and permits, payments. 7–0 means every member present voted yes. Full minutes for the whole Apr 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Item (A) · Roll call 26-0411Item title not in the recordAttendance · Minutes, p. 1
• Item (B) · Roll call 26-0412Recess, and reconvene in closed session pursuant to Section 21.5, subsection 1, paragraph C, of the Iowa Code, to discuss as necessary strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent, where its disclosure would be likely to prejud…Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item (C) · Roll call 26-0413Closed SessionNot in the record · Minutes, p. 1
• Item (D) · Roll call 26-0414Terminate closed session and reconvene in open sessionPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item (E) · Roll call 26-0415AdjournPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 1 · Roll call 26-0416Item title not in the recordAttendance · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 2 · Roll call 26-0417APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDEDPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 3 · Roll call 26-0418APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 37Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 4 · Roll call 26-0419Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the followingPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 5(A) · Roll call 26-0420Traffic Signal Replacement at Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive and I-80/I-35: Receiving of bids, (4-21-26) and Setting date of hearing, (5-4-26), Engineer’s estimate, $600,000Passed 7–0 · $600,000 · Minutes, p. 3
• Item 5(B) · Roll call 26-0421SW 9th Street Rehabilitation from Watrous Avenue to Wolcott Avenue and from Park Avenue to Creston Avenue: Receiving of bids, (4-21-26) and Setting date of hearing, (5-4-26), Engineer’s estimate, $1,700,000Passed 7–0 · $1,700,000 · Minutes, p. 3
• Item 5(C) · Roll call 26-04222026 Sewer Repair Contract 1: Receiving of bids, (4-21-26) and Setting date of hearing, (5-4-26), Engineer’s estimate, $450,000Passed 7–0 · $450,000 · Minutes, p. 3
• Item 6 · Roll call 26-0423Approval of contract and bond for construction of an improvement with an estimated cost below Iowa Code competitive bid threshold, Police Station Vestibule Improvements, Hildreth Construction Services, LLC (Owner), $20,617Passed 7–0 · $20,617 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 7 · Roll call 26-0424Approving completion and acceptance of Private Construction Contract for storm sewer improvements at 6000 SE 14th Street between Edge Commercial, LLC and Menard, IncPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 8(A) · Roll call 26-0425E. 4th Street Reconstruction from East ML King Jr Parkway to E. Market Street, Absolute Concrete Construction Inc. d/b/a Absolute GroupPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 8(B) · Roll call 26-04262025 Citywide PCC Pavement Patching Program, TK Concrete, IncPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 9 · Roll call 26-0427Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2026-04Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 10 · Roll call 26-0428Deletion of NAC – Emergency Assessment at 3117 Grand AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 11 · Roll call 26-0429Approving dedicating street right-of-way for the SE 14th Street Corridor Improvements ProjectPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 12 · Roll call 26-0430Approving updates to the Historic Preservation Commission By-lawsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 13 · Roll call 26-0431On vacation of a portion of E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway right-of-way lying north of and adjoining 500 SE 7th Street, 506 SE 7th Street and 509 SE 6th Street and conveyance to Market District Apartments, LP for $4,500, (4-20-26)Passed 7–0 · $4,500 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 14 · Roll call 26-0432Correct the vacation of air rights within portions of E. 16th Street and E. Grand Avenue right-of-way adjoining 1600 E. Grand Avenue, and conveyance of a Corrected Permanent Easement for Air Space Above City-owned Property to a property owner and a property owner, (4-20-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 15 · Roll call 26-0433Final Terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with UA Station, LLC, for the construction of a 35-unit apartment building located at 2211 University Avenue and approving conceptual development planPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 16 · Roll call 26-0434Support for an application for financial assistance to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) under the Business Investment for Growth (BIG) program for Walsh Door & SecurityPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 17 · Roll call 26-0435Terminating the Agreement with 6th Avenue Corridor, Inc. (6AC) for the early transfer of funds and direction to return funds to 6ACPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 18 · Roll call 26-0436Construction Deferment Agreement with Harvest Academy and acceptance of bond for street and public utility improvements for development in the vicinity of 1803 County Line RoadPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 19 · Roll call 26-0437Amended and Restated Minimum Assessment Agreement (MAA) for 4347 Merle Hay Road as required for commercial tax abatementPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 20 · Roll call 26-0438Second Amendment to Amended and Restated 28E Agreement with Neighborhood Development CorporationPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 21 · Roll call 26-0439Negotiation and execution of donation agreement with Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation for concrete buggyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 22 · Roll call 26-0440Procurement of tree purchase and planting services from MB Lawn Care, LLC (Mirnes Becirovic, Owner) for an annual amount of $180,000. (Five compliant bids received)Passed 7–0 · $180,000 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 23 · Roll call 26-0441Procurement of a Flygt submersible pump for the SE 15th and Harriet Street stormwater pump station from Electric Pump & Tool Services, Inc. (President) as requested by the Public Works Department, $119,584Passed 7–0 · $119,584 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 24 · Roll call 26-0442Collective bargaining agreement with the Central Iowa Public Employees Council (CIPEC) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 25 · Roll call 26-0443Submittal of Center Street Park and Ride Facility annual budget to Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) and authorization of budget expendituresPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 26 · Roll call 26-0444Proposed budget for the Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 27 · Roll call 26-0445Proposed budget for the Ingersoll-Grand Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 28 · Roll call 26-0446Proposed budget for the SW 9th Corridor Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 29 · Roll call 26-0447Receive and file communication from the Beaverdale SSMID Board regarding the levy for the Beaverdale Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 30 · Roll call 26-0448Receive and file communication from the Highland Park SSMID Board regarding the levy for the Highland Park Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 31 · Roll call 26-0449Receive and file communication from the Roosevelt Cultural District SSMID Board regarding the levy for the Roosevelt Cultural District Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 32 · Roll call 26-0450Receive and file communication from the Sherman Hill SSMID Board regarding the levy for the Sherman Hill Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 33 · Roll call 26-0451Declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projectsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 34 · Roll call 26-0452Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines FY2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 35 · Roll call 26-0453Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines FY2027Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 36 · Roll call 26-0454Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of April 6 and 13, 2026; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of April 6 and 13, 2026; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due April 17, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 37 · Roll call 26-0455On vacation of the east/west alley right-of-way adjoining 1541 8th StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 38 · Roll call 26-0456On conveyance of a Permanent Underground Electric Easement on City-owned property located at 100 E. Second Street to MidAmerican Energy Company for the E. First Street Improvements from Iowa Interstate Railroad to E. Court Avenue projectPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 39 · Roll call 26-0457On conveyance of City owned right-of-way, excess City property, permanent easement for utility purposes and temporary construction easement as part of the Southeast 14 th Street Corridor Improvements project to the State of Iowa for $1Passed 7–0 · $1 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 40 · Roll call 26-0458On conveyance of vacated north/south alley right-of-way adjoining 1450, 1444, and 1442 2nd Place to a property owner, And USA Properties, LLC for $125Passed 7–0 · $125 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 41 · Roll call 26-0459On request from a property owner (Owner) to rezone property located at 3820 11th Street from “N5” Neighborhood District to “NX2” Neighborhood Mix District to allow the conversion of an existing one-household residential building to a group living usePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 42 · Roll call 26-0460On request from C-BUILD, LLC (Officer) to rezone a 6.5 acre parcel located in the vicinity of 5600 SE 27th Street (Geo-Parcel # 782425403005) from “N2b” Neighborhood District to Limited “N2b-2” Neighborhood District to allow the construction of up to up to fourteen (14) two-house…Passed 5–2 · No: Barron, Mandelbaum · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →
• Item 42(A) · Roll call 26-0461First consideration of ordinance above. WITHDRAWNNot in the record · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 42(B) · Roll call 26-0462Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votesNot in the record · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 42(C) · Roll call 26-0463Receive and file communication from the Development Services DirectorPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 43 · Roll call 26-0464Dismissing hearing on approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and engineer’s estimate on the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program, due to cancellation of bid processPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 44 · Roll call 26-0465On Guthrie Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as Jasper Construction Services, …Passed 7–0 · $6,124,564.01 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Item 44(A) · Roll call 26-0466Approval of contract and bondPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 45 · Roll call 26-0467On consideration of the recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2029-30Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 46 · Roll call 26-0468On amendment to the annual budget for current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 47 · Roll call 26-0469On proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Item 48 · Roll call 26-0470Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as followsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 48(H) · Roll call 26-0471Final consideration of ordinance above, requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 49 · Roll call 26-0472Amend Section 118-275 of the Municipal Code relating to stormwater chargesPassed 6–1 · No: Gatto · Minutes, p. 10 · Full page →
• Item 49(A) · Roll call 26-0473Final consideration of the ordinance above (waiver requested by Nickolas J. Schaul, Finance Director), requires six votesPassed 6–1 · No: Gatto · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 50 · Roll call 26-0474Establishing the Carpenter TIF District No. 2 in the Carpenter Urban Renewal AreaPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 51 · Roll call 26-0475Amending Ordinance No. 16,443 establishing The Capital City Reinvestment District pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 15J to amend the boundaries of the District and include additional projectsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 51(A) · Roll call 26-0476Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by Scott Sanders, City Manager), requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 52 · Roll call 26-0477Requests to speak as follows: speakers are listed in the official minutesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 52 · Roll call 26-0478ADJOURNPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11