Sep 14, 2026

Regular meeting, 5:00 PM · 66 roll calls · Present: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum and Gatto (roll call 26-1017)

All votes

Every roll call in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (11): attendance, agenda, licenses and permits, payments, adjournment. 7–0 means every member present voted yes. Full minutes for the whole Sep 14, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Item 1 · Roll call 26-1017Item title not in the recordAttendance · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 2 · Roll call 26-1018APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED: Amended 3:00 PM Monday, see attachmentPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 3 · Roll call 26-1019APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * - items 3 through 47Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Item 4 · Roll call 26-1020Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) BAILEYS 918 E EUCLID AVE Class C Liquor (B) CCS BAR & GRILL 2301 INGERSOLL AVE #105 Class C Liquor (C) HOMEWOOD SUITES DSM 7201 SW 22ND ST Special Class C AIRPORT Liquor (D) STRYCHNINE 2307 …Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 4(I) · Roll call 26-1021Consideration of a 5-day Special Class C Liquor License (Beer and Wine) for Christ the King at 5711 SW 9th Street for a fundraising event on September 19, 2026. Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire, Zoning and Police Departments. Sponsor: Mayor BoesenPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 5 · Roll call 26-1022City Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Vapor Permit for CityLife LLC at 1601 E. Grand AvenuePassed 6–1 · No: Voss · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 6 · Roll call 26-1023City Clerk to issue Coin Operated Machine LicensesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 7 · Roll call 26-1024Approving Agreement with Department of the Army for Des Moines River Flood Protection Project in accordance with Section 8338 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 8 · Roll call 26-1025Accepting grant award and authorizing negotiation and execution of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Grant Agreement for Birdland Park – Phase 1A ImprovementsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 9 · Roll call 26-1026Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for 2025 HMA Residential Paving Program Contract 1, OMG Midwest, Inc. d\b\a Des Moines Asphalt & PavingPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 10 · Roll call 26-1027Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for Skywalk Bridge 3CaS Repair, Hildreth Construction Services, LLCPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 11 · Roll call 26-1028Levying assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement – NAC Emergency Orders (Neighborhood Services), Schedule No. 2026-09Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 12 · Roll call 26-1029Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2026-09Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 13 · Roll call 26-1030Authorizing release of special assessments for 2202 E. 14th Street and 2430 South Union StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 14 · Roll call 26-1031Receive and file communication regarding Preliminary Plat “Brownstones at Chamberlain Place” on 0.73 acres of property in the vicinity of 3820 and 3826 Grand Avenue to allow for subdivision of the property for a row home development with six (6) lotsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 15 · Roll call 26-1032Approving expansion of the Cheatom Park Neighborhood boundaries in accordance with the Neighborhood Recognition PolicyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 16 · Roll call 26-1033Approving appointment of Breann Bye to 6th Avenue Corridor, Inc., Board of Directors, effective immediatelyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 17 · Roll call 26-1034Recommendation from Council Member Westergaard to appoint Angel Tewell to the Sister Cities Commission, Seat 10, with a term expiring April 28, 2031Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 18 · Roll call 26-1035Recommendation from Council Member Westergaard to appoint Daniel Warfel to the Sister Cities Commission, Seat 11, with a term expiring April 28, 2031Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 19 · Roll call 26-1036Communication from Anna Loicomo advising of her resignation from the Parks and Recreation Board, Seat 14, effective immediatelyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 20 · Roll call 26-1037On conveyance of portions of vacated east/west alley right-of-way located in the block north of Kirkwood Avenue and east of SW 11th Street to adjoining property owners, $300, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · $300 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 21 · Roll call 26-1038On vacation of alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street and conveyance of a portion of said alley right-of-way to Threshing Warehouse, LLC in exchange for a permanent easement for vehicular access control, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 22 · Roll call 26-1039On request from Iowa Plumbing Solutions Corp. (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification of the property from Medium Density Residential within a Neighborhood Node to Business Park within a Neighborhood Nod…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 23 · Roll call 26-1040On request from Tiger Knight, LLC (Officer) to rezone two (2) parcels located in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road from Limited “MX3” Mixed- Use District to Limited “CX” Mixed-Use District to allow a warehouse use within a portion of the existing building, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 24 · Roll call 26-1041On request from Katecho Real Estate, LLC (Officer) for review and approval of a 4th Amendment to the Airport Commerce Park South PUD (Planned Unit Development) Conceptual Plan regarding four (4) parcels comprising approximately 10.64 acres in area located in the vicinity of 2400 …Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 25 · Roll call 26-1042On the intent to commence a public improvement project to construct the E. Army Post Road and Three Lakes Parkway Roundabout project and to authorize acquisition of the necessary property interests, including agricultural land, for the project, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 26 · Roll call 26-1043On the proposition to authorize a lease agreement with Ziegler Inc. for the five-month lease of equipment for emergency snow and ice control operations, at a combined monthly amount of $54,600 plus additional hourly rates for any overtime equipment use, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · $54,600 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 27 · Roll call 26-1044On the proposed Second Amendment to the Echo Valley Urban Renewal Plan for the Echo Valley Urban Renewal Area, (10-19-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 28 · Roll call 26-1045On the proposed Third Amendment to the Drake Urban Renewal Plan for the Drake Urban Renewal Area, (10-5-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 29 · Roll call 26-1046On conveyance of excess City property locally known as 401 Robert D. Ray Drive to Heart of America Group for $1,000,000, (11-2-26)Passed 7–0 · $1,000,000 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 30 · Roll call 26-1047On the proposed 2027 Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan, (11-2-26)Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 31 · Roll call 26-1048Preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Heart of America Group for construction of a four-story office building at 401 Robert D. Ray DrivePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 32 · Roll call 26-1049Preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with SEDU, LLC for the renovation of three (3) historic buildings and the construction of three (3) new residential buildings comprising 121 residential units and 5,700 square feet of commercial space west of the Drake U…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 33 · Roll call 26-1050Minimum Assessment Agreement with Threshing Warehouse, LLC for property located at 108 SE 4th StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 34 · Roll call 26-105128E Agreement with Polk County, Iowa and The Graham Group, Inc. for skywalk stabilization and reconstruction related to demolition of the Brown Garage, located at 401 Grand AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 35 · Roll call 26-1052First Amendment to Skywalk Agreement with the Graham Group, Inc. and Insurance Exchange Building, LLCPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 36 · Roll call 26-1053Loan agreement with the Iowa Gold Star Military MuseumPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 37 · Roll call 26-1054Acceptance of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant award passed through by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Officer of Drug Control Policy in the amount of $24,780Passed 7–0 · $24,780 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 38 · Roll call 26-1055Renewal addendum to Meredith Tract Northwest Swimming Pool site lease agreement with the Des Moines Independent Community School DistrictPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 39 · Roll call 26-1056Request for outdoor special event (Cool Cars For Cats) in accordance with “Franklin Junior High School” PUD Conceptual Plan for property at 4801 Franklin AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 40 · Roll call 26-1057Designation of public notice placementPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 41 · Roll call 26-1058Abatement of public nuisance at 312 SE 25th CourtPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 42 · Roll call 26-1059Renewal and Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 20-214 with FBG Service Corporation for extension and addition of custodial services for municipal buildingsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 44 · Roll call 26-1060Purchase of emergency vehicle equipment from MacQueen and Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. using State of Iowa Master Agreements #26008 and #26009A and NASPO ValuePoint Agreement Number 264788 and the State of Iowa Participating Addendum #25269: and approving negotiation and exec…Passed 7–0 · $227,165.13 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 45 · Roll call 26-1061Receive and file financial reports from Des Moines Water WorksPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 46 · Roll call 26-1062Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of September 14, 21 and 28, 2026; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of September 14, 21 and 28, 2026; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due September 18 an…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 47 · Roll call 26-1063Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as follows: A. Parking Modifications Related to Changes in Downtown DART Bus Stop Locations: 1. Sixth Avenue — Mulberry Street to Crocker Street. 2. Seventh Street — High Street to University Avenue. …Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 48 · Roll call 26-1064On approval of documents for a Land Exchange Agreement with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for exchange of comparable propertiesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 49 · Roll call 26-1065On the second amendment to the Fourth Restated City-wide Urban Revitalization Plan to suspend tax abatement effective December 31, 2026 and preserve eligibility for qualifying permitted projects with value added by that date under current abatement schedulesPassed 6–1 · No: Westergaard · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Item 50 · Roll call 26-1066On the issuance of not to exceed $42,000,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for Essential Corporate Purposes (ECP)Passed 7–0 · $42,000,000 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Item 50(A) · Roll call 26-1067Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $42,000,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for Essential Corporate Purposes (ECP)Passed 7–0 · $42,000,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 51 · Roll call 26-1068On the issuance of not to exceed $18,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for Urban Renewal Purposes (UR)Passed 7–0 · $18,000,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 51(A) · Roll call 26-1069Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $18,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (UR)Passed 7–0 · $18,000,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 52 · Roll call 26-1070On the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for General Corporate Purposes (GCP-1)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 52(A) · Roll call 26-1071Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP-1)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 53 · Roll call 26-1072On the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for General Corporate Purposes (GCP-2)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 53(A) · Roll call 26-1073Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP-2)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 54 · Roll call 26-1074On the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for General Corporate Purposes (GCP-3)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 54(A) · Roll call 26-1075Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP-3)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 55 · Roll call 26-1076On the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for General Corporate Purposes (GCP-4)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 55(A) · Roll call 26-1077Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP-4)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 56 · Roll call 26-1078On the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes for General Corporate Purposes (GCP-5)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 56(A) · Roll call 26-1079Additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,380,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (GCP-5)Passed 7–0 · $1,380,000 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 57 · Roll call 26-1080Approving recommendations on programmatic services and operations and on revenue generationPassed 6–1 · No: Westergaard · Minutes, p. 11 · Full page →
• Item 58 · Roll call 26-1081Requests to speak as follows: speakers are listed in the official minutesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 58 · Roll call 26-1082ADJOURNPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11