Des Moines City Council
Latest votes from the minutes
- City Clerk to approve Device Retail Permit for Super Quick at 303 SE 30th Street
- Pedestrian Crossing Improvements - Receiving bids, (11-24-26), and Setting date of hearing, (12-21-26). (Cons…
- ML King Jr Parkway Lane Modifications from I-235 to Hickman Road - Receiving bids, (11-24-26), and Setting da…
- Approving and authorizing execution of the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Preconstruction Agreement…
- Approving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Project Funding (CPF) grant ag…
- Accepting grant award of $250,000 from the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund for Martin …
- Bolton & Menk, Inc., not to exceed $150,000
- HDR Engineering, Inc., not to exceed $150,000
- JEO Consulting Group, Inc., not to exceed $150,000
- Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for …
- Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. fo…
- Approving acceptance of a proposal from MidAmerican Energy Company to relocate overhead electrical utilities …
- Accepting completed construction of public improvement project Central Place Levee Trail Phase 1
- Authorization to proceed with acquisition of the necessary property interests for the 13th Street rehabilitat…
- Dedicating Three Lakes Parkway right-of-way for the E. Army Post Road and Three Lakes Parkway Roundabout Proj…
- On request from Timbercrest Homes, LLC (Officer) for a 2nd Amendment to the “Three Lakes Estates Phase II” PU…
- Approving competitive process, Including setting date of hearing on approval of the sale and redevelopment of…
- Approving payment to a claimant for the total loss of his vehicle
- Approving payment to Sullivan Auto Body on behalf of a claimant for vehicle damage related to an auto accident
- Approving payment to a claimant for a property damage claim
- Approving payment to a claimant for a workers' compensation and global settlement
- Approving payment to a claimant
- Approval of retention of outside counsel and ratifying the retention agreement
- Subordination agreement to subordinate $400,000 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funded mortgage to…
- Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) lending areas
- Final terms of an urban renewal development agreement with 900 Vine LLC for the construction of a five-story …
- Resolution approving final terms of an urban renewal development agreement with SEDU, LLC for the renovation …
- Support of an application for financial assistance to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) under th…
- Amendment to the 28E Agreement with Polk County to market, convey, and assist in selecting a developer for th…
- Additional funds for purchase of auto body repair services for various City departments from GL Dodge City LL…
- Appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota to serve as Paying Agent, Bon…
- Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $6,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, and …
- Appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota to serve as Paying Agent, Bon…
- Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $55,775,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and levying…
- Amendments to the Schedule of Fees for the Rental Inspection Program in the Neighborhood Services Department
- Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2026
- On request from property owners (Owners) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to rev…
- First consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 1850 Easton Boulevard
- Final consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 1850 Easton Boulevard (waiver requested by the applican…
- On request from ABE Property Solutions, LLC (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensiv…
- First consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 801 SE 27th Court
- Final consideration of ordinance rezoning property at 801 SE 27th Court (waiver requested by the applicant), …
- On amendments to Chapter 134 of the Municipal Code to P district regulations, outdoor storage regulations, co…
- First consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 134 of the Municipal Code
- First consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 135 of the Municipal Code
- On approval of the proposed 2027 Action Plan as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …
- On conveyance of 401 Robert D. Ray for $1,000,000. (Choose one option below) A. Approve conveyance to Heart o…
- Amending Chapter 60 of the Municipal Code relating to rental property maintenance and inspection requirements
- Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as follows: A. Parking Modifi…
- Final Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Chan…
- Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding the issuance of Special Parking Permits
- Final consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding the issuance of Special…
- Establishing Echo Valley TIF District No. 1 and repealing Ordinance No. 15,403
- Final consideration of ordinance establishing Echo Valley TIF District No. 1 and repealing Ordinance No. 15,4…
- Consideration of Restore the Core DSM: Ground Floor Activation Grant Agreement with La Mie Bakery, Inc. for 3…
- Requests to speak as follows: speakers are listed in the official minutes
- Directing sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A
- Directing sale of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B
Decisions covered in full
Council sets sale of $56.94M in city bonds
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Council approves budget cuts and 43 position reductions
What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.
Council advances $42M and $18M bond issues
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Council suspends city-wide tax abatement after 2026
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Council approves drive-through restaurant site plan at 100 SW 11th St
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Council requires re-roofing permits from 2027
Council rezones Hickman Rd land for Broadlawns parking
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Council rezones 1011 Park Ave for 10-bed shelter
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Council approves TIF terms for 2700 Ingersoll renovation
What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.
Council approves $8.4M Birdland Park Phase 1B
Council raises stormwater charge 6% to $20.45
Council adopts $953M budget for FY2027
What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.
Council denies rezoning for 31 homes near 5600 SE 27th St
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Council approves $3.66M Birdland Park Phase 1A
Council appoints Dominic Anania to Plan and Zoning Commission
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.