Aug 3, 2026

City Council Meeting · 20 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Rabe, Dalby, Davis, Sones, Lane · Absent: Armstrong

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (5): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Aug 3, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (4 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · 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 2026-147 setting a
• Vote 2Approve the second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District RegulationsPassed 4–1 · No: Sones · Minutes, p. 2 · 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 3Council Reports: to approve the consideration of the reappointment of Jess Lundquist to the Indianola Public Arts Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 4Approve the consideration of the reappointment of Lin Stecker to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2031Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 5Approve the consideration of the reappointment for Anita Christensen for the Sustainability Committee for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2029Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 6Mayor's Report: to approve the consideration of the reappointment of Elizabeth Miller to the Civil Service Commission for a term beginning April 1, 2026 and ending April 1, 2030Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 7Approve the consideration of the appointment of Lindsay Armstrong for the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2028Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 8Old Business: to open the public hearing regarding the vacation of 30’ landscape buffer easement in Lot 5 of Scenic PointePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 9Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · 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 10Approve Resolution 2026-154 approving the vacation of 30’ landscape buffer easement in Lot 5 of Scenic PointePassed 5–0 · 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 11Open the public hearing regarding the adoption of a 2026 Amended and Restated 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Plan for the 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization areaPassed 5–0 · 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 12Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · 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 13Approve Resolution 2026-155 adopting the proposed 2026 Amended and Restated 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Plan for the 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization AreaPassed 5–0 · 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 14Approve Resolution 2026-156 approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Indianola, Iowa and House of MercyPassed 5–0 · 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 15Approve Resolution 2026-157 of intent that the City of Indianola and Warren County (“Parties”) will collaborate and work in good faith regarding acquisition of real property…Passed 5–0 · 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 16New Business: to approve the f irst consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos 1026, 1137, 1218, 1322, 1336, 1428, 1217, 1314, 1396, 1549, 1613, 1616, 1668, 1671, 1717,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 17Approve Resolution 2026-158 approving a letter of support for the proposed Habitat for Humanity home at 402 W 19th PlacePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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 18Approve Resolution 2026-159 approving an exception for Indianola Main Street Downtown District Banner UsagePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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 19Other Business: to approve holding a special meeting on August 10, 2026 to approve change orders for the CDBG facade programPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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.

• 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.