Jun 8, 2026

Regular meeting, 5:00 PM · 70 roll calls · Present: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum and Gatto (roll call 26-0642)

All votes

Every roll call in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (9): attendance, agenda, licenses and permits, payments, adjournment. 7–0 means every member present voted yes. Full minutes for the whole Jun 8, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Item 1 · Roll call 26-0642Item title not in the recordAttendance · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 2 · Roll call 26-0643APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDEDPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 3 · Roll call 26-0644APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 48Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 4 · Roll call 26-0645Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the followingPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 5 · Roll call 26-0646City Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits for the followingPassed 6–1 · No: Voss · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 6 · Roll call 26-0647City Clerk to approve Device Retailer Permits for the followingPassed 6–1 · No: Voss · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 7 · Roll call 26-0648Approving Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for professional services for Citywide Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Program, not to exceed $486,917Passed 7–0 · $486,917 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 8 · Roll call 26-0649Approving Change Order No. 9 with Jasper Construction Services, Inc. for additional work on E. Court Avenue Reconstruction from Des Moines River to E. 7th Street, in the amount of $156,220.06Passed 7–0 · $156,220.06 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 9(A) · Roll call 26-0650McAninch Corporation and HRC Woodmont, LLC for sanitary and storm sewer improvements to serve Woodmont Plat 1, located at E. Douglas Avenue and E. 46 th StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 9(B) · Roll call 26-0651Sternquist Construction Inc. and HRC Woodmont, LLC for paving improvements to serve Woodmont Plat 1, located at E. Douglas Avenue and E. 46 th StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 9(C) · Roll call 26-0652Alliance Paving, LLC and J. Larson Homes , LLC for paving improvements to serve Three Lakes Estates Plat 14, located at E. Army Post Road and Brockway DrivePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 10 · Roll call 26-0653Approving completion and acceptance of private construction contract between Beal Derkenne Construction LLC and 515 Walnut LLC of Skywalk 5C-5D Structural Support Improvements at 515 Walnut StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 11 · Roll call 26-0654Accepting the substantial completion and donation of the Harriet Street Access Water Trails Improvement, in the amount of $1,972,751.84Passed 7–0 · $1,972,751.84 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 12(A) · Roll call 26-0655Skywalk 4F HVAC Relocation, All Iowa Mechanical LLCPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 12(B) · Roll call 26-0656SW 9th Street Viaduct Rehabilitation, Jasper Construction Services, IncPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 13 · Roll call 26-0657Levying Assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders (Neighborhood Services), Schedule No. 2026-05Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 14 · Roll call 26-0658Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2026-06Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 15 · Roll call 26-0659Releasing bonds for Woods of Copper Creek Plat 3Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 16 · Roll call 26-0660Releasing subdivision bond for Woods of Copper Creek Plat 6Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 17 · Roll call 26-0661Recertification of 44 recognized neighborhoods and conditional recertification of two (2) neighborhoodsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 18(A) · Roll call 26-0662Recommendation from Mayor Boesen to reappoint Kara Kelso to the Housing Services Board, Seat 1, for a term expiring June 30, 2029Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 18(B) · Roll call 26-0663Recommendation from Council Member Voss to reappoint Britt Shank to the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission, Seat 3, for a term expiring April 2, 2029Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 18(C) · Roll call 26-0664Recommendation from Council Member Westergaard to reappoint Jack Daugherty to the Parks and Recreation Board, Seat 9, for a term expiring June 30, 2030Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 19 · Roll call 26-0665On conveyance of the vacated east/west alley right-of-way adjoining 1107 Guthrie Avenue to property owners in exchange for a Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer Right-of-Way, (6-29-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 20 · Roll call 26-0666On conveyance of 1760 Beaver Avenue to Jones Investment Properties LLC for $1,260, (6- 29-26)Passed 7–0 · $1,260 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 21 · Roll call 26-0667On vacation of street right-of-way adjacent to the realigned 41 st Street and Beaver Avenue intersection and conveyance to adjoining property owners for $550, (6-29-26)Passed 7–0 · $550 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 22 · Roll call 26-0668On request from Youth Homes of Mid-America (Officer) to rezone 1011 Park Avenue from “NX1” Neighborhood Mix District to “NX2” Neighborhood Mix District to allow a Group Living - Shelter use, (6-29-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 23 · Roll call 26-0669On request from Broadlawns Medical Center (Officer) to amend PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification of the property from Low Density Residential within a Community Node to Public/Semi-Public within a Community Node, and to re…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 24 · Roll call 26-0670On request from a property owner (Owner) to amend PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification from Business Park to Low Density Residential, and to rezone 2551 Maury Street from “EX” Mixed-Use District to “N3c” Neighborhood Distri…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 25 · Roll call 26-0671On the proposition to authorize a lease-purchase agreement with Ziegler Inc. for the lease- purchase of a tractor with boom mower for use in City operations, not to exceed $88,875 and providing for publication of notice thereof, (6-29-26)Passed 7–0 · $88,875 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 26 · Roll call 26-0672On release of temporary stormwater facility easement generally located within Lot 1 of The Creek at Echo Valley Plat 1, (6-29-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 27(A) · Roll call 26-0673Mayor Connie BoesenPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 27(B) · Roll call 26-0674Council Member Mike SimonsonPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 28 · Roll call 26-0675Award of $284,181 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and Rental Enhancement Program Funds to Urban Dreams LLC for the site infrastructure and public improvements supporting the construction of six (6) residential rental units at 1411-1419 7th StreetPassed 7–0 · $284,181 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 29 · Roll call 26-0676Receiving and filing developer-initiated proposal and negotiating preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Heart of America for the development of a commercial office building on City-owned property at 401 Robert D. Ray DrivePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 30 · Roll call 26-0677Preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for the construction of a multifamily residential project located at 6100 Hickman RoadPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 31 · Roll call 26-0678Preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Ingersoll Properties Group, LLC for the rehabilitation of a 32,437 square-foot commercial property and the adjacent parking facilities at 2700 Ingersoll AvenuePassed 5–1 · No: Mandelbaum · Minutes, p. 10 · Full page →
• Item 32 · Roll call 26-0679Issuance of certificate of completion to Nelson Development 1, LLC for 418 E. Grand AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 33 · Roll call 26-0680Issuance of Certificate of Completion to Union at Rivers Edge, LP for 1600 Indianola AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 34 · Roll call 26-0681Authorizing Restore the Core DSM: Ground Floor Activation ProgramPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 35 · Roll call 26-0682Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the former Fire Station #4 building at 917 University AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 36 · Roll call 26-0683Request to Polk County Treasurer and agreements with nonprofits for assignment of tax sale certificates for various properties for development and/or rehabilitation of housingPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 37 · Roll call 26-0684Second amendment to 28E agreement with the City of West Des Moines, Polk County, Central Iowa Community Land Trust (CICLT), and Home Opportunities Made Easy, Incorporated (HOME, Inc.) for provision of services of a Community Land Trust (CLT)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 38 · Roll call 26-0685Third amendment to agreement with the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation (GDMPAF) for the installation and maintenance of Miffy Fountain Sculpture at Western Gateway ParkPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 39 · Roll call 26-0686Administrative Services Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa (Wellmark) for employee and retiree health plans for the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 40 · Roll call 26-0687Renewal amendment with Delta Dental of Iowa (President and CEO) for administrative services related to the City’s self-funded dental insurance plan for employees and certain retirees for the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 41 · Roll call 26-0688Agreement with the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) to provide services relating to safety in the workplace and exception to competitive procurement process for non-profit associationsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 42 · Roll call 26-0689Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Harvard College, acting through the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, regarding engagement in the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellows programPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 43(A) · Roll call 26-06901434 E. Glenwood DrivePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 43(B) · Roll call 26-06912824 SE 14th Street Lot 48Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 43(C) · Roll call 26-06922824 SE 14th Street Lot 58Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 44 · Roll call 26-0693Amending schedule of fees applicable to emergency medical services under Chapter 38 of the Municipal Code and fire prevention permits for various activities under Chapter 46 of the Municipal CodePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 45 · Roll call 26-0694Authorizing a loan and disbursement agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority and authorizing and providing for the reissuance of the Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2022C (2026 Loan Forgiveness – Reissuance of 2022C Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 46 · Roll call 26-0695Authorizing a form of forgivable loan and disbursement agreement with Iowa Finance Authority and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $157,000 Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026C (Subordinate), of the City of De…Passed 7–0 · $157,000 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 47 · Roll call 26-0696Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of June 8, 15, and 22, 2026; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of June 8, 15, and 22, 2026; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due June 12 and 26, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 48 · Roll call 26-0697Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as followsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 49 · Roll call 26-0698On request from property owners (Owner) to rezone property located in the vicinity of 855 17th Street from “NX2a” Neighborhood Mix District to Limited “RX1” Mixed Use District to allow reuse of the existing building for art studio and office space. (Requires six votes for approva…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 49(A) · Roll call 26-0699First consideration of ordinance abovePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 49(B) · Roll call 26-0700Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 50 · Roll call 26-0701On request from Invest DSM, Inc (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and to rezone 3125 Kingman Boulevard from “N5-4” Neighborhood District to …Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 50(A) · Roll call 26-0702First consideration of ordinance abovePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 50(B) · Roll call 26-0703Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by applicant), requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 51 · Roll call 26-0704On approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Joppa for option to purchase City property located generally at 2501 Maury StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 52 · Roll call 26-0705On approval of a lease with Iowa Soccer Development Foundation (ISDF) for a portion of City-owned property generally located at 200 SW 16th StreetPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 53 · Roll call 26-0706Dismissing hearing on approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and engineer’s estimate on the Downtown Skywalk Signage Replacement, due to no bids being receivedPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 14
• Item 53(A) · Roll call 26-0707Ordering construction of the Downtown Skywalk Signage Replacement - Receiving bids, (6-23-26), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-26). (Construction Estimate - $500,000)Passed 7–0 · $500,000 · Minutes, p. 14
• Item 54 · Roll call 26-0708Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as followsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 14
• Item 54(E) · Roll call 26-0709Final consideration of ordinance above, requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 14
• Item 55 · Roll call 26-0710Request to speak from the following: speakers are listed in the official minutesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 14
• Item 55 · Roll call 26-0711ADJOURNPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 15