Apr 27, 2026

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Agenda · 11 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Sarchet, Savage, Dvorak, Hill, Otis · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Apr 27, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1| Sarchet, Savage, Dvorak, Hill, Otis | In attendance 3. Motion: approve the agenda with two modifications, one to consent item 7q., updating to read “Resolution approving…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 2I. MOTION : Motion: approve Resolution approving Development Agreement with PC Dev Partners, LLC Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax…Passed 4–1 · No: Hill · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 3W. Approve Short-Term Occupancy Agreement for Fenders Brewing, LLC (August 2026) Motion: approve the consent agenda itemsCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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.

• Vote 4A. Discussion of Polk City Junction Trail – Phase 4, and Phase 5, and Trailhead Project Contract i. Motion: approve resolution adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 5Approve resolution making award on construction of contract to Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair, IowaCarried unanimously · Count only · 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 6Approve resolution approving Professional Services Agreement addendum with Snyder & AssociatesPassed 4–1 · No: Sarchet · 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 7Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026- 700 amending Chapter 90 Water Service System, Section 90.20 Water Usage RestrictionsCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 8C. MOTION: Motion: approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-800 amending Chapter 92, Water Rates, Section 92.02 Rates for ServiceCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 9Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-900 amending Chapter 99, Sewer Service Charges, Section 99.01 Sewer ServiceCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 10Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-1000 amending Chapter 103, Stormwater Management Utility, Section 103.03 Basic RatePassed 4–1 · No: Sarchet · 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 11Adjourn at 7:59 pmCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.