The council backed a $1,000,000 state workforce housing tax credit application for Mezzo on Walnut, a $77 million, 209-unit building at 606 Walnut Street, by a 7–0 vote.
Approved the resolution of support. Moved by Gatto, seconded by Voss. Passed 7–0; no members voted no.
How each member voted
| Official | Seat | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Boesen | Mayor | Yes |
| Carl Voss | At-large | Yes |
| Mike Simonson | At-large | Yes |
| Rob X. Barron | Ward 1 | Yes |
| Linda Westergaard | Ward 2 | Yes |
| Josh Mandelbaum | Ward 3 | Yes |
| Joe Gatto | Ward 4 | Yes |
More from the record
Lawmark, LP plans a mixed-use residential building at 606 Walnut Street, downtown, with about 209 efficiency apartments. In January 2025 the council approved amended terms of a development agreement for the project, estimated at $77,000,000, under which the City provides $10,000,000 in tax increment financing incentives. The state Workforce Housing Tax Credit program requires a city resolution of support; this one supports an application for $1,000,000 in credits. It was part of the consent agenda. Resolution, roll call 26-0566 (saved copy)
The alternative
No other options were presented in the record.
Housing
- Who
- People looking for downtown apartments
- How
- About 209 efficiency units at 606 Walnut. Rents: Not in the record.
- When
- Timeline: Not in the record
- Source
- Resolution 26-0566 (saved copy)
Money
- Who
- State of Iowa and City of Des Moines
- How
- $1,000,000 in state tax credits sought; $10,000,000 City TIF incentive approved earlier
- When
- Application to the state in June 2026
- Source
- Resolution 26-0566 (saved copy)
Source Agenda for the whole meeting, item 25 (saved copy) · Full minutes for the whole May 4, 2026 meeting, p. 6 (roll call 26-0566) (saved copy) · Resolution, roll call 26-0566 (saved copy)