The council approved a roundabout at East Army Post Road and Three Lakes Parkway and authorized getting the land, including by eminent domain, by a 7–0 vote.
Approved starting the project and authorized getting the needed property interests, including farmland, by gift, negotiation or eminent domain. 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
A 2022 traffic study of four miles of East Army Post Road between US-69 (SE 14th St) and US-65 found speed was the main factor in injury crashes, and recommended roundabouts at several intersections. One at SE 36th Street was built in 2025. This project rebuilds the Three Lakes Parkway intersection as a single-lane roundabout. Iowa law requires a hearing before a city can use eminent domain on farmland; notices went to affected farmland owners on Sept 2, 2026. The city expects one partial land purchase and one temporary construction easement from one owner, with no relocation. Submitted by the City Engineer. Council Communication, item 58 (packet pages 895–897) (saved copy)
The alternative
No other options were presented in the record.
Time and getting around
- Who
- Drivers at East Army Post Road and Three Lakes Parkway
- How
- The intersection becomes a single-lane roundabout, with splitter islands to slow approaching traffic
- When
- Construction expected spring 2027 to end of spring 2028
- Source
- Council Communication, item 58 (saved copy)
Health and safety
- Who
- People using the East Army Post Road corridor
- How
- The 2022 study found speed was the main factor in injury crashes and recommended roundabouts. Expected crash change at this site: Not in the record.
- When
- Spring 2027 to spring 2028
- Source
- Council Communication, item 58 (saved copy)
Rules and rights
- Who
- One farmland property owner
- How
- One partial land purchase and one temporary construction easement, by gift, negotiation or eminent domain. No relocation.
- When
- Notices mailed Sept 2, 2026; acquisition date Not in the record
- Source
- Council Communication, item 58 (saved copy)
Money
- Who
- City capital budget (E. Army Post Road corridor, ST293)
- How
- Cost "to be determined after final design is completed"
- When
- Not in the record
- Source
- Council Communication, item 58 (saved copy)
Source Agenda for the whole meeting, item 58 (saved copy) · Full minutes for the whole Oct 5, 2026 meeting, p. 12 (roll call 26-1164) (saved copy) · Council Communication, item 58 (packet pages 895–897) (saved copy)