Aug 17, 2026

City Council Meeting · 16 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Rabe, Dalby, Armstrong, Davis, Lane · Absent: Sones

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (8): reports, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Aug 17, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (16 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.

  16 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes of the prior meetings
  4. Consideration of the approval of an event and noise permit to 22 Reasons to Stay Rally Ride for a Purpose to be held on August 22, 2026
  5. Resolution 2026-162 suspending enforcement of Indianola Code 45.02(2) regarding the consumption of alcohol on city streets during the Rally Ride for a Purpose event as requested…
  6. Consideration of the approval of a liquor license from Sticks and Balls for an event at Harley Davidson, contingent upon staff approval
  7. Third consideration and adoption of an ordinance (No. 1799) amending Chapter 171, Parkland Dedication
  8. Second consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos 1026, 1137, 1218, 1322, 1336, 1428, 1217, 1314, 1396, 1549, 1613, 1616, 1668, 1671, 1717, AND 1761 and providing that… · Full page →
  9. Resolution 2026-163 suspending enforcement of Indianola Code 47.01(11) regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol in city parks for the Indianola Art Festival in Buxton Park…
  10. Resolution 2026-164 authorizing a contract with Dr. Gabe Lancaster for Medical Director Services
  11. Resolution 2026-165 authorizing an agreement between Indianola Community Schools and the Indianola Fire Department · Full page →
  12. Resolution 2026-166 authorizing an agreement between Simpson College and the Indianola Fire Department · Full page →
  13. Resolution 2026-167 approving an amendment to the Fee Schedule regarding Parkland Dedication fees · Full page →
  14. Resolution 2026-168 appointing City of Indianola representation to the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning…
  15. Resolution 2026-169 authorizing the certification of liens to the Warren County Treasurer for purposes of assessing the cost of nuisance abatement against properties
  16. Resolution 2026-170 approving salaries
• Vote 2Approve the third consideration and adoption of an ordinance (No. 1798) amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District RegulationsPassed 4–1 · No: Armstrong · 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 receive and file the June and July 2026 Treasurer's ReportsPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Receive and file. The council formally accepts a report or document into the record. This kind of vote does not approve or act on its contents.

• Vote 4Old Business: to approve Resolution 2026-171 authorizing proceeding with an Exclusive Listing Agreement with Knapp Properties, LLC for the sale of the North Howard PropertiesPassed 5–0 · 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 5Open the public hearing regarding the amendment of City Code Chapters 151-153,155-160, 161A, and adoption of the 2024 International Codes, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 6Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 7Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 151-153,155-160, 161A, and adoption of the 2024 International Codes, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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 8New Business: to approve a temporary fuel surcharge of 44 cents/home/month for a period of six months or when fuel costs per the DOE file drop under $4.81/gallon, whichever is…Passed 4–1 · No: Armstrong · $4 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →
• Vote 9Approve Resolution 2026-172 approving site plan for Les Schwab Tire Center (102 East Scenic Valley Avenue)Passed 5–0 · 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 10Approve Resolution 2026-173 approving site plan for Kiya Koda Humane Society (1600 East Orchard Place)Passed 5–0 · 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 11Other Business: to direct staff to bring forward a resolution authorizing borrowing for capital itemsPassed 4–1 · No: Armstrong · 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 12Enter into closed session at 7:29 PM in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 13Exit the closed session at 7:42 PMPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 14Enter into closed session at 7:42 PM in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 15Exit the closed session at 7:48 PMPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 16Title: 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.