Feb 9, 2026
Decisions covered in full
Polk City: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 2026-400 approving rezoning from R-1 to C-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: Resolution approving Agreement to Complete and Final Plat for Sunrise Ridge Plat 1
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.
All votes
- | Sarchet, Savage, Hill, Otis | In attendance; Motion: approve the agenda
What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.
- I. MOTION : Motion: approve Resolution approving Amended Polk City Comprehensive Plan
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.
- I. MOTION : Motion: approve First Reading of Ordinance 2026-400 approving rezoning from R-1 to C-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.
- L. Resolution approving Agreement to Complete and Final Plat for Sunrise Ridge Plat 1 Motion: approve the consent agenda items
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.
- Business Items a. Motion: approve Third & Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-1300 an Ordinance for vacating City Owned Property Located near E. Northside Dr
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.
- Adjourn at 6:23 pm
What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.
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Agendas and minutes: city meeting portal
City Hall: 515-984-6233
Contact the Polk City City Council
- Steve KarsjenMayor
- Rob SarchetCouncil
- Nick OtisCouncil
- Jeff SavageCouncil
- David DvorakCouncil
- James HillCouncil
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