Sep 8, 2026

City Council Meeting · 9 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Dalby, Davis, Sones, Lane · Absent: Armstrong

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Sep 8, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (4 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · as amended · 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 2026-174 setting dates of a consultation and a
• Vote 3Council Reports: to approve the reappointment of Lee Bash to the Board of Adjustment for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2031Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 4Mayor's Report: to approve the appointment of Cori Stanley to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2028Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 5New Business: to approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Indianola, Iowa by amending Chapter 96, regarding abatement of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 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.

• Vote 6Approve Resolution 2026-181 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Quail Meadows Townhomes Association, Hudson Property Management Group, LLC and the City of Indianola,…Passed 5–0 · 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 7Approve Resolution 2026-182 authorizing the creation of a part-time Clerk/Finance Office AssistantPassed 5–0 · 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 8Receive and file the Fiscal Year 28 Budget CalendarPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 9Title: Not in the record (see minutes)Carried unanimously on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3

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