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16 meetings with votes in 2026 · 146 recorded votes · 164 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

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Grimes

Grimes: Payment #8 Elder Corporation - S James Street & S 19th Street Improvements$1,665,175.98

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Evolution Contracting - SW 19th Street Water Transmission Main Extension $502,008.95

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and…

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 817 Sienna Hills

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Waive the Second and Third Considerations of Ordinance 817 Sienna Hills PUD Amendment

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 817 Sienna Hills PUD Amendment

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 All Star Concrete - E Gateway Drive and E 1st Street Intersection Improvements…

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 a private individual, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $113,975.00

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 DDVI - Grimes Public Administration Building $185,684.24

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Iowa Earth Works - SW 19th Street SRF Sponsored Pond $183,571.63

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #8 Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building…

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension - Phase 2$137,891.71

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension $262,354.22

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa - Grimes Public Administration Building…

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Review and Approve the Final Plat and Subdivision Requirements for Cypress Pointe Estates in…

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Sienna Hills PUD

Sep 22, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #7 Elder Corporation - S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements $548,704.25

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Sternquist Construction, Inc. - SE 5th St and SE 6th St Reconstruction $237,214.34

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 817 Sienna Hills

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 818 Willow Hills North West 60’

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Waive Second and Third Considerations of Ordinance 818 Willow Hills North West 60’ Rezone

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 818 Willow Hills North West 60’ Rezone

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Consideration of Ordinance 814 James Place PUD

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 814 James Place PUD Amendment

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Consideration of Ordinance 815 Amendment to Code of Ordinances Title 12 Zoning…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 815 Amendment to Code of Ordinances Title 12 Zoning…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #6 Elder Corporation - S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements (and more items)

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 All Star Concrete - E Gateway Drive and E 1st Street Intersection Improvements…

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 Bailey Roofing, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $111,757.27

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 a private individual, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building$111,065.00

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #7 Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building…

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension - Phase 2$138,852.31

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension $527,694.37

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Consideration of Ordinance 813 Amendment to Title 12 Zoning Regulations Regarding PUD

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 813 Amendment to Title 12 Zoning Regulations Regarding PUD…

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Consideration of Ordinance 814 James Place PUD

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Consideration of Ordinance 815 Amendment to Code of Ordinances Title 12 Zoning…

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Blue Creek Village Site

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

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Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Blue Creek Village Plat 1 and Certain Related Easements

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Brookside Village North Townhomes Preliminary Plat and

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Next Phase Grimes Warehouse

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

Grimes

Grimes: DCG Operations Campus Expansion Site

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 3–0

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Grimes: Payment #3 Concrete Technologies, Inc. - SE 41st St. and SE Park Dr. Extension $100,260.66

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Concrete Technologies, Inc. - SE 41st St. and SE Park Dr. Extension $494,742.00

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Elder Corporation - S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements $599,074.95

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Iowa Earth Works - SW 19th Street SRF Sponsored Pond $242,415.12

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 All Star Concrete - E Gateway Dr. and E 1st St. Intersection Improvements…

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 a private individual, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $106,700.00

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 Des Moines Asphalt & Paving - Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay…

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 Des Moines Asphalt & Paving - SW 19th St. and SW Jazzwood Dr. Overlay $1,510,139.84

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #10 Edge Commercial, LLC - Lions Park $137,922.41

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 MB Construction, LLC - SE 2nd Street Water Main $108,562.52

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 Sandstone Management, Ltd. - Grimes Public Administration Building $153,278.92

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension - Phase 2$330,343.57

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #6 US Erectors - Grimes Public Administration Building $368,503.00

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #1 Des Moines Asphalt & Paving - Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay…

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 814 James Place PUD

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 3–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 815 Amendment to Code of Ordinances Title 12 Zoning…

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Consideration of Ordinance 813 Amendment to Title 12 Zoning Regulations Regarding PUD

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 Elder Corporation - S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements $193,838.42

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 All Star Concrete - E Gateway Dr. and E 1st St. Intersection Improvements…

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #9 Edge Commercial, LLC - Lions Park $147,050.22

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #31 Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. - S James Street and SE 11th Street…

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building…

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Sandstone Mangement, Ltd. - Grimes Public Administration Building $308,371.97

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Sternquist Construction - NE Destination Drive Extension $562,205.21

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Sternquist Construction - SE 5th St. and SE 6th St. Reconstruction$145,102.91

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa - Grimes Public Administration Building…

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Accepting Public Improvements in the Hope Timber Villas Site Plan

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Grove & Platt Site

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 813 Amendment to Title 12 Zoning Regulations Regarding PUD…

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Founders Glen Plat 2 and Certain Related Easements

Jun 23, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #30 Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. - S James Street and SE 11th Street…

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 All Star Concrete - E Gateway Drive and E 1st Street Intersection Improvements…

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Concrete Technologies, Inc. - SE 41st St. and SE Park Dr. Extension $233,932.09

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 Sandstone Management, Ltd. - Grimes Public Administration Building $122,690.21

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #4 US Erectors - Grimes Public Administration Building $382,073.30

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black

May 26, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black

May 26, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Heritage Town Center Phase 2B Site

May 26, 2026 · Vote 4–0

Grimes

Grimes: UnityPoint Clinic-Grimes Site Plan Amendment and Request for Waiver of Requirements to Allow…

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #9 (Retainage) Core Construction Services - Grimes Public Safety Center $23,692.72

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Approval of Goodwill Store Site Plan

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 Concrete Technologies, Inc. - SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension $148,114.00

Apr 28, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 US Erectors - Grimes Public Administration Building $255,785.12

Apr 28, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black

Apr 28, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #29 Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. - S James St. and SE 11th St. Improvements…

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Elder Corporation - S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements $705,508.77

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #1 MB Construction, LLC - SE 2nd Street Water Main $197,496.85

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Heritage at Grimes Plat 8 and Certain Related Easements and

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Authorizing and approving a loan agreement, providing for the sale and issuance of General…

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Setting Time and Place for Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance to Provide for a 3% Utility…

Apr 14, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Setting a hearing. This kind of vote schedules a public hearing for a later meeting and allows notice to be published. It does not approve the proposal itself.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #3 (Retainage) Alpha Landscapes, LLC - Grimes Public Safety Center $4,468.65

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #5 Edge Commercial, LLC - Lions Park $112,488.86

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #2 Iowa Earth Works - SW 19th Street SRF Sponsored Pond $262,336.21

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #19 (Retainage) Preload, LLC - Ground Storage Reservoir $173,293.57

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #16 Renda Electric - Grimes Public Safety Center $2,794.90

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Payment #17 (Retainage) a private individual - Grimes Public Safety Center $47,050.51

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Blue Creek Village Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Senior Planner Coffey shares the details of…

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Approval of Home Place Site Plan

Mar 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #1 Elder Corporation - S James Street & S 19th Street Improvements $137,033.00

Mar 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Taking additional action on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose Loan Agreement,…

Mar 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Reading of Ordinance 809 Brookside Village North

Mar 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 809 Brookside Village North Rezone

Mar 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Development Agreement with Brookside North, LLC, Authorizing Annual Appropriation…

Mar 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #14 (Retainage) 1st Interiors Inc. — Grimes Public Safety Center $23,468.05

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #5 (Retainage) Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company –Grimes Public Safety…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #11 (Retainage) Mid-American Glazing Systems - Grimes Public Safety Center…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #1 Iowa Earth Works - SW 19th Street SRF Sponsored Pond $160,499.11

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #9 (Retainage) Hopkins Roofing - Grimes Public Safety Center $15,512.50

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #7 (Retainage) Henkel Construction Company - Grimes Public Safety Center…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #6 Henkel Construction Company - Grimes Public Safety Center $10,061.93

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #6 (Retainage) Forrest & Associate, Inc. — Grimes Public Safety Center…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Application #12 (Retainage) DDVI - Grimes Public Safety Center $65,984.49

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Rider Logistics Center Plat 2 and Certain Related Easements

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Reading of Ordinance 809 Brookside Village

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #8 a private individual - Grimes Public Safety Center $942.00

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Grimes

Grimes: Setting a Date of Meeting at Which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with…

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Setting a hearing. This kind of vote schedules a public hearing for a later meeting and allows notice to be published. It does not approve the proposal itself.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Harvest Pointe Plat 1 and Certain Related Easements

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Approving Final Plat of Brookside Village Plat 2 and Certain Related Easements

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Reading of Ordinance 808 Sienna

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 808 Sienna Hills Rezone

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: First Reading of Ordinance 809 Brookside Village

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #26 Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. - S James Street and SE 11th Street…

Jan 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #15 Renda Electric - Grimes Public Safety Center $15,622.75

Jan 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #6 1st Interiors, Inc. - Grimes Public Safety Center $851.00

Jan 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #12 DDVI - Grimes Public Safety Center -$1,632.92

Jan 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Grimes

Grimes: Second Reading of Ordinance 808 Sienna Hills

Jan 27, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #13 1st Interiors, Inc – Grimes Public Safety Center $4,118.25

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #2 Alpha Landscapes, LLC - Grimes Public Safety Center $24,410.25

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #8 Core Construction Services, LLC - Grimes Public Safety Center$13,215.79

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #11 DDVI - Grimes Public Safety Center $1,720.47

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #4 Edge Commercial, LLC - Lions Park $143,236.60

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #17 (Retainage) Kruck Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Grimes Public Safety Center…

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #14 Renda Electric - Grimes Public Safety Center $6,634.61

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Pay Request #6 (Retainage) Sandstone Management, Ltd - Grimes Public Safety Center $28,439.52

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #11 DDVI - Grimes Public Safety Center -$4,687.00

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Grimes

Grimes: Change Order #3 Henkel Construction Company - Grimes Public Safety Center $1,567.00

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 808 Sienna Hills

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: First Consideration of Ordinance 809 Brookside Village North

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Third Consideration of Ordinance 806 Fox Glen & Prairie Heights

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Grimes

Grimes: Approve Final Passage of Ordinance 806 Fox Glen & Prairie Heights PUD Rezone

Jan 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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