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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Jan 2, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Decisions covered

Every recorded action

37 actions, titles exactly as recorded in the minutes. Where no vote line is printed, the minutes state that all resolutions were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted. Private individuals are not named; they appear as “a property owner”, “an applicant”, “a speaker” and similar.

  1. Resolution regarding election of Chairperson of the Polk County Board of Supervisors for calendar year 2026.
    Adopted. The minutes list Connolly, Hockensmith as both yea and no · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  2. Resolution regarding election of Vice-Chairperson of the Polk County Board of Supervisors for calendar year 2026.
    Passed 4–1 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  3. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Altringer to dispense with the reading of the December 16, 2025 Board of Supervisors minutes and they stand approved as printed.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202512230001 – 202512231186 and 202512300001 – 202512300435.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Caporales, located at 4500 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Saydel Commercial Plat 2.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Delaney Acres Plat 1.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution approving a permanent storm sewer easement (Dougherty).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving Weatherization Project 20-00-9995 in the amount of $16,085.35 to be awarded to an approved contractor.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $16,085.35 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving a Cooperative Public Service Agreement with the City of Ankeny for NW 72nd Place Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution concerning Construction Evaluation of confinement feeding facilities in Polk County.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving Amendment #2 to the Cost Share Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for the construction of Broadway Avenue water quality improvements.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Union Pacific RCE Grant 22905 Agreement for the Broadway Avenue Phase 2 Crossing Elimination and Safety Improvements Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Broadway Phase 2 Crossing Elimination & Safety Improvements Project Easements.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Opioid Settlement Funds for the City of Des Moines and Full Circle Recovery Community Centers Targeted Opioid Response Team.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Medical Director Agreement for the PCSO Communications Center’s EMD Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Agreement for Professional Service with Blood Draw Contractor (Shipman).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving Granicus GovQA for 3 year renewal.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Agreement with Epignosis LLC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Agreement with Jotform Inc.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution authorizing official publications for 2026.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving City of Bondurant Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving City of Grimes Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving City of Urbandale Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Manufactured Home Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Summary of Depositories.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving Investment Policy.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution abating taxes for Farrar Bible Fellowship for a property at 11180 NE 134th Ave, Maxwell (District/Parcel 300/00321-001-000, Geoparcel 8122-23-476-031).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution abating taxes for Urbandale Food Pantry for a property at 7901 Douglas Ave, Urbandale (District/Parcel 312/01998-002-000, Geoparcel 7925-23-379-029).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Jaguar Basketball Committee, fiscal agent for Ankeny Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Moved by Connolly, Seconded by Holm that the following Resolution be adopted: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the individuals named on this Memorandum be approved for personnel action (names listed in the minutes).
    Passed 5–0 · Appointments · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Altringer to go into Closed Session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state law to be kept confidential pursuant to section 21.5(1)(a).
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Holm to return to Open Session.
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Connolly to go into Closed Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation, pursuant to section 21.5(1)(c).
    Passed 4–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Connolly to return to Open Session.
    Passed 4–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
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