Polk City City Council

Polk City: Approve Resolution approving development agreement with HBU DEV PC1, LLC

Oct 15, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: First Reading of Ordinance 2026-1500 repealing Ordinance 2016-2900 Providing for the Division…

Oct 12, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: First Reading of Ordinance 2026-1600 deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing…

Oct 12, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Antler Ridge Amended Preliminary Plat

Sep 28, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving contract and bond for Polk City Regional Park Phase 1 BP-03 for Iowa…

Sep 14, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Fire Department Apparatus Bay Plumbing and Concrete Repairs

Sep 14, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve the resolution of intent to dispose of city-owned property located at 510 S. 3rd…

Aug 24, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approval of Agenda

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

Polk City: Consent agenda (24 items, approved in one vote)

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approve Server Replacement for City Hall and Police department

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

Polk City: Resolution amending City Fee Schedule to include Lot Tie attorney’s fees

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Pay App#2 in the amount of $243,157.03 for Polk City Junction Trail -…

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Pay App #3 in the amount of $182,810.08 for the Polk City Sump Pump…

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approve Resolution approving the amended Preliminary Plat Four Seasons Polk

Jun 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve Resolution approving moratorium on city’s Economic Development Incentive Policy

Jun 8, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-800 amending Chapter 92, Water Rates, Section…

May 11, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-1000 amending Chapter 103, Stormwater Management…

May 11, 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.

Polk City: Approve Resolution approving Development Agreement with PC Dev Partners, LLC Authorizing…

Apr 27, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approve resolution approving Professional Services Agreement addendum with Snyder & Associates

Apr 27, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Polk City: Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-800 amending Chapter 92, Water Rates, Section…

Apr 27, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-1000 amending Chapter 103, Stormwater Management…

Apr 27, 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.

Polk City: Approve the Third & Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-300 amending Chapter 58, Urban Chickens,…

Apr 13, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Timelines, and possible city construction and/or cost-sharing. Council ultimately opted to…

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

Polk City: Approve a resolution to approve the final plat for W. Bridge Road Commercial Plat 1

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve resolution to approve site plan for W. Bridge Road Commercial Plat 1 – Lot 2 subject…

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-400 approving rezoning of property…

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve resolution approving Four Seasons Polk City Amended Preliminary Plat

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026- 300 amending Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, section…

Mar 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution to Approve amended Preliminary Plat for West Bridge Road Commercial Plat 1 ii

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-400 approving rezoning of property located near the…

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 2026-300 amending Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, section 58.04…

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Agreement to Complete and Final Plat for Sunrise Ridge Plat 1

Feb 23, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 2026-400 approving rezoning from R-1 to C-1

Feb 9, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Resolution approving Agreement to Complete and Final Plat for Sunrise Ridge Plat 1

Feb 9, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Item title not in the record

Jan 28, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

Polk City: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-100 adding Chapter 124 Massage Therapy Business…

Jan 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.

Polk City: Approve Resolution approving Old City Hall Demolition Site Plan

Jan 26, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Polk City: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 2026- 100 adding Chapter 124 Massage Therapy Business…

Jan 12, 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.

Polk City: Approve Job Description for Fire Lieutenant and authorize the Fire Chief to advertise for the…

Jan 12, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)