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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Feb 10, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

33 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. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Altringer to dispense with the reading of the January 27, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and they stand approved as printed.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  2. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202602030001 – 202602030862 and 202602100001 – 202602100985.
    Passed 4–0 · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution approving the 2026 NE 1st St Sanitary Sewer Extension.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from General Commercial District to Light Industrial District (portions of Denny Elwell Seven Way Plat 1, existing and adjacent addresses of 6864, 6900 and 6950 NE 14th St, Ankeny). (third reading)
    Passed 5–0 · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (LC) for Walker's Place LLC, located at 475 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Petitions suspending taxes and special assessments and authorizing Chairperson to sign the Application and Affidavit for Redemption of Parcel for the following (names listed in the minutes).
    Passed 5–0 · Petitions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on February 24, 2026, to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Brook Run Stream Stabilization Project — ARA 11.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution awarding Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project- ARA 3 (NE 36th Street to NE 47th Street) to Con-Struct, Inc.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution awarding the Saylor Creek Tributary Stabilization Project contract to Des Moines Dirt Worx LLC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving Service Agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. for the Hamilton Drain Stream Stabilization Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving easement contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution endorsing the City of Bondurant's grant application for funding through the Iowa Department of Transportation's “Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy” (R.I.S.E.) Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving The Bodies Racing Company use of the Polk County River Place parking lot.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Agreement with Allender Butzke Engineers, Inc. for geotechnical engineering services at the Polk County Firearms Range.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Agreement with TRS Range Services, LLC for site evaluation analysis and services at the Polk County Firearms Range.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding Between Des Moines Police Department, Des Moines Fire Department, and Polk County Sheriff's Office.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Revenue to participate in alcoholic beverage enforcement in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 123.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Revenue to participate in the I-PLEDGE Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Enforcement Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving OpenGov plan modification.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding for Tyler Tech VetraSpec Renewal.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Revised Polk County Policies.
    Passed 3–0 · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor to disallow a claim for the Disabled Veteran Tax Credit.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for disallowance of the Military Service Tax Exemption.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving manufactured home abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving the 2026 Courthouse Campus Security Plan.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Settlement with a claimant.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution appointing individuals to various boards and commissions.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for The City of Bondurant, Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Roosevelt High School Instrumental Music Boosters.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Abstain · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Moved by Connolly, Seconded by Altringer 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
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