May 11, 2026

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Agenda · 10 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 May 11, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Approval of Agenda Motion: approve the agendaCarried 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 2Z. Approve Occupational Safety and Health Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) aa. Motion: approve the consent agenda itemsCarried unanimously · Count only · $25,000 · 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 3Business Items a. Motion: approve the Second 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 4B. MOTION: Motion: approve the Second 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 5Approve the Second 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 6Approve the Second 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 7Approve resolution to approve City of Polk City & Greater Des Moines Partnership Pilot Program AgreementCarried 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 8Approve resolution to authorize Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorizing the taking of bids for property located at 510 S. 3rd StreetCarried 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 9Approve Resolution to approve Construction Management Agent (CMA) contract with DCI Group for Polk City Regional Park Phase 1 ProjectCarried 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 10Adjourn at 6:23 pmCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

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