Jul 20, 2026

City Council Meeting · 20 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Dalby, Armstrong, Davis, Sones, Lane · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (7): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Jul 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (4 items, approved in one vote)Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  4 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes of the prior meetings
  4. Resolution 2026-129 setting a
• Vote 2Approve Resolution 2026-131 authorizing an agreement between Lexipol and the City of Indianola for a Police Department subscriptionPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 3Approve Resolution 2026-132 authorizing the purchase of a wing plow from Hawkeye Truck EquipmentPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 4Council Reports: to approve a Meritorious AwardPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 5Old Business: to approve Resolution 2026-141 approving a proposal from MGT for a classification and compensation studyFailed 3–3 · No: Rabe, Dalby, Lane · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 6Approve Resolution 2026-142 of support for Maximillion's Muddy Puddles to apply for a grantPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 7Open the public hearing regarding the vacation and conveyance of City property and certain easements for the Culver's projectPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 8Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 9Approve Resolution 2026-143 approving the vacation and conveyance of City property and certain easements for the Culver's projectPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Easement. A right for the city or a utility to use part of someone’s land for a set purpose, such as pipes or access. The owner keeps the land.

• Vote 10Approve Resolution 2026-144 approving a sidewalk waiver request for Culver's projectPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 11Approve Resolution 2026-145 approving a site plan for Culver’sPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 12Open the public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 165.05, Zoning District RegulationsPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 13Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 14Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District RegulationsPassed 4–2 · No: Armstrong, Sones · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 15Open the public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 171, Parkland DedicationPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 16Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 17Approve the first consideration of an amendment to Chapter 171, Parkland DedicationPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 18Approve staff bringing forward resolutions regarding borrowing for the IWC Improvement ProjectPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 4
• Vote 19New Business: to approve Resolution 2026-146 authorizing a contract with Tyler Technologies for MyGov transition and subscription servicesPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 20Title: Not in the record (see minutes)Carried unanimously on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.