Nov 2, 2026

Regular meeting, 5:00 PM · 66 roll calls · Present: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum and Gatto (roll call 26-1237)

All votes

Every roll call in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (8): attendance, agenda, licenses and permits, payments, adjournment. 7–0 means every member present voted yes. Full minutes for the whole Nov 2, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Item 1 · Roll call 26-1237Item title not in the recordAttendance · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 2 · Roll call 26-1238Approving agenda, as presented and/or as amended – Amended 3:00 PM Monday, see attachmentPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 3 · Roll call 26-1239Approving consent agenda items 3 through 38Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 4 · Roll call 26-1240Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) NEIGHBORHOOD GAS AND 1443 2ND AVE Class E Liquor GROCERY RENEWAL APPLICATIONS (B) ALDI INC #03 3940 E 14TH ST Class B Retail (C) ALDI INC #29 5512 SE 14TH ST Class B Retail (D) ALDI INC #38 …Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Item 5 · Roll call 26-1241City Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) NEIGHBORHOOD GAS AND 1443 2ND AVE GROCERY LLC (B) RIVERBEND GROCERY 1413 6TH AVEPassed 6–1 · No: Voss · Minutes, p. 3
• Item 6 · Roll call 26-1242City Clerk to approve Device Retail Permit for Super Quick at 303 SE 30th StreetPassed 6–1 · No: Voss · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 7(A) · Roll call 26-1243Pedestrian Crossing Improvements - Receiving bids, (11-24-26), and Setting date of hearing, (12-21-26). (Construction Estimate - $700,000)Passed 7–0 · $700,000 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 7(B) · Roll call 26-1244ML King Jr Parkway Lane Modifications from I-235 to Hickman Road - Receiving bids, (11-24-26), and Setting date of hearing, (12-21-26). (Construction Estimate - $2,950,000)Passed 7–0 · $2,950,000 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 8 · Roll call 26-1245Approving and authorizing execution of the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Preconstruction Agreement for the SE 14th Street (US 69) and Maury Street Intersection Improvements ProjectPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 9 · Roll call 26-1246Approving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Project Funding (CPF) grant agreement and authorizing negotiation and execution of subrecipient agreement with Iowa Confluence Water Trails for ICON water trail improvements at Prospect ParkPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 10 · Roll call 26-1247Accepting grant award of $250,000 from the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Improvements Project and approving grant agreementPassed 7–0 · $250,000 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 11(A) · Roll call 26-1248Bolton & Menk, Inc., not to exceed $150,000Passed 7–0 · $150,000 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 11(B) · Roll call 26-1249HDR Engineering, Inc., not to exceed $150,000Passed 7–0 · $150,000 · Minutes, p. 4
• Item 11(C) · Roll call 26-1250JEO Consulting Group, Inc., not to exceed $150,000Passed 7–0 · $150,000 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 12 · Roll call 26-1251Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for additional professional services for Market District Stormwater Improvements, not to exceed $99,300Passed 7–0 · $99,300 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 13 · Roll call 26-1252Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for professional services for the 2025 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Televising Inspection and Analysis Program – Contract 1, not to exceed $236,128Passed 7–0 · $236,128 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 14 · Roll call 26-1253Approving acceptance of a proposal from MidAmerican Energy Company to relocate overhead electrical utilities underground for the Southeast Connector Project from SE 30th Street to U.S. Highway 65, estimated cost $353,932.52Passed 7–0 · $353,932.52 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 15 · Roll call 26-1254Accepting completed construction of public improvement project Central Place Levee Trail Phase 1Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 16 · Roll call 26-1255Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2026-11Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 17 · Roll call 26-1256Authorization to proceed with acquisition of the necessary property interests for the 13th Street rehabilitation from Chautauqua Parkway to Clark Street ProjectPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 18 · Roll call 26-1257Dedicating Three Lakes Parkway right-of-way for the E. Army Post Road and Three Lakes Parkway Roundabout ProjectPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Item 19 · Roll call 26-1258On request from Timbercrest Homes, LLC (Officer) for a 2nd Amendment to the “Three Lakes Estates Phase II” PUD Conceptual Plan for property located in the vicinity of 6480 Sweetwater Drive to reconfigure 16 lots, along the future southeasterly side of Sweetwater Drive, for single…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 20 · Roll call 26-1259Approving competitive process, Including setting date of hearing on approval of the sale and redevelopment of land owned by the City of Des Moines, for a ground lease and redevelopment of land owned by the City of Des Moines, and the development of land owned by the Developer and…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 21 · Roll call 26-1260Approving payment to a claimant for the total loss of his vehiclePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 22 · Roll call 26-1261Approving payment to Sullivan Auto Body on behalf of a claimant for vehicle damage related to an auto accidentPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 23 · Roll call 26-1262Approving payment to a claimant for a property damage claimPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 24 · Roll call 26-1263Approving payment to a claimant for a workers' compensation and global settlementPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 25 · Roll call 26-1264Approving payment to a claimantPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 26 · Roll call 26-1265Approval of retention of outside counsel and ratifying the retention agreementPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Item 27 · Roll call 26-1266Subordination agreement to subordinate $400,000 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funded mortgage to primary lender at Alley LandingPassed 7–0 · $400,000 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 28 · Roll call 26-1267Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) lending areasPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 29 · Roll call 26-1268Final terms of an urban renewal development agreement with 900 Vine LLC for the construction of a five-story mixed-use building, consisting of approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 160 residential units at 900 Vine StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 30 · Roll call 26-1269Resolution approving final terms of an urban renewal development agreement with SEDU, LLC for the renovation of three historic buildings and the construction of three new residential buildings comprising 121 residential units and 5,700 sq. ft. of commercial space next to the Drak…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 31 · Roll call 26-1270Support of an application for financial assistance to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) under the Business Investment for Growth (BIG) program for Siegwerk USA IncPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 32 · Roll call 26-1271Amendment to the 28E Agreement with Polk County to market, convey, and assist in selecting a developer for the development of a Polk County owned surface lot at 5th Avenue and Cherry StreetPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 33 · Roll call 26-1272Additional funds for purchase of auto body repair services for various City departments from GL Dodge City LLC (Stew Hansen Dodge City) pursuant to State of Iowa Contract #22044 and Short Form Agreement #K22-304, $209,000Passed 7–0 · $209,000 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 34(A) · Roll call 26-1273Appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, And Transfer Agent, pursuant to the agreement relating to paying and registrar agencyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Item 34(B) · Roll call 26-1274Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $6,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, and levying a tax to pay said bonds, and approving the Continuing Disclosure CertificatePassed 7–0 · $6,400,000 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 35(A) · Roll call 26-1275Appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, pursuant to the agreement relating to paying and registrar agencyPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 35(B) · Roll call 26-1276Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $55,775,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds and approving of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure CertificatePassed 7–0 · $55,775,000 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 36 · Roll call 26-1277Amendments to the Schedule of Fees for the Rental Inspection Program in the Neighborhood Services DepartmentPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 37 · Roll call 26-1278Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 38 · Roll call 26-1279Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of November 2, 9 and 16, 2026; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of November 2, 9 and 16, 2026; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due November 13, 2026Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 39 · Roll call 26-1280On request from property owners (Owners) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification from Business Park to Neighborhood Mixed Use and to rezone 1850 Easton Boulevard from “EX” Business Park District to Limited “RX1” M…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Item 39(A) · Roll call 26-1281First consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 1850 Easton BoulevardPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 39(B) · Roll call 26-1282Final consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 1850 Easton Boulevard (waiver requested by the applicants), requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 40 · Roll call 26-1283On request from ABE Property Solutions, LLC (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification of the property from Business Park to Low- Medium Density Residential and to rezone 801 SE 27th Court from “EX” Mixed-U…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 40(A) · Roll call 26-1284First consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 801 SE 27th CourtPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 40(B) · Roll call 26-1285Final consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 801 SE 27th Court (waiver requested by the applicant), requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 41 · Roll call 26-1286On amendments to Chapter 134 of the Municipal Code to P district regulations, outdoor storage regulations, communication tower regulations, and other minor edits, and on amendments to Chapter 135 of the Municipal Code to building type regulations associated with the P district, t…Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 9
• Item 41(A) · Roll call 26-1287First consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 134 of the Municipal CodePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 41(B) · Roll call 26-1289First consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 135 of the Municipal CodePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 42 · Roll call 26-1291On approval of the proposed 2027 Action Plan as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025-2029 Consolidated PlanPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 10
• Item 43 · Roll call 26-1292On conveyance of 401 Robert D. Ray for $1,000,000. (Choose one option below) A. Approve conveyance to Heart of America Group. OR B. Direct the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for conveyance with Des Moines Metropolitan Center for the ArtsPassed 6–1 · No: Simonson · $1,000,000 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 44 · Roll call 26-1293Amending Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code regarding liquor license approvalsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 44(A) · Roll call 26-1294Final consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code regarding liquor license approvals (waiver requested by Cody Christensen, Development Services Director), requires six votesNot in the record · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 45 · Roll call 26-1295Amending Chapter 60 of the Municipal Code relating to rental property maintenance and inspection requirementsPassed 6–1 · No: Westergaard · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 46 · Roll call 26-1296Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as follows: A. Parking Modification – 12th Street between Walnut Street and Mulberry Street. B. Parking Modification – 6th Avenue between Euclid Avenue and Clinton AvenuePassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 11
• Item 46(A) · Roll call 26-1297Final Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation ChangesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 47 · Roll call 26-1298Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding the issuance of Special Parking PermitsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 47(A) · Roll call 26-1299Final consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding the issuance of Special Parking PermitsPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 48 · Roll call 26-1300Establishing Echo Valley TIF District No. 1 and repealing Ordinance No. 15,403Passed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 48(A) · Roll call 26-1301Final consideration of ordinance establishing Echo Valley TIF District No. 1 and repealing Ordinance No. 15,403 (waiver requested by Carrie Kruse, Economic Development Director) requires six votesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 12
• Item 49 · Roll call 26-1302Consideration of Restore the Core DSM: Ground Floor Activation Grant Agreement with La Mie Bakery, Inc. for 319 7th Street, Unit 101. (Choose one option below) A. Approve a maximum reimbursement amount of $100,000. OR B. Approve a maximum reimbursement amount of $200,000Passed 6–0 · $200,000 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 50 · Roll call 26-1303Requests to speak as follows: speakers are listed in the official minutesPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13
• Item 50 · Roll call 26-1304AdjournPassed 7–0 · Minutes, p. 13