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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Mar 10, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Decisions covered

Every recorded action

23 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 February 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the February 19, 2026 Canvass Board minutes and the February 24, 2026 Canvass Board 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 202603030001 – 202603030840 and 202603100001 – 202610031047.
    Passed 3–2 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (LC) for The Chateau, located at 15065 NE White Oak Dr, Cambridge.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (LC) with Outdoor Service for Jester Park Golf Course, located at 11949 NW 118th Ave, Granger.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (LC) with Outdoor Service for Woodland Hills Golf Course, located 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on March 24, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #94-219), a vacant parcel located behind 3334 Dubuque Avenue, Des Moines, to Bounviene and Dongsay Khammany (District 060 Parcel 07202-001-000).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on March 24, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #2015-5006), a vacant parcel located at 1941 Francis Avenue, Des Moines, to Broadlawns Medical Center (District 080 Parcel 02409-000- 000).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Berg Acres.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving one (1) permanent drainage easement and two (2) temporary easements with Linbar Farms, LLC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving Seventh Amendment to Contract DCAT5-22-143 with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to administer Polk County Decategorization and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children activities.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving Agreement with KDM Consultants for PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Audit at the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding between Polk County Senior Services and the Iowa Insurance Division.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Iowa State Fairgrounds Agreement for 2026 Senior Fest.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Agreement with Caring Hands Outreach Center for food rescue.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Letter of Engagement with Sease and Wadding for Representation in Legal Matter.
    Passed 3–2 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  16. Resolution approving improvements at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Sponsorship Agreement with Gorge Wine Company.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Holm to defer Item #22, Community Development Grant Award for the City of Alleman.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for the City of Alleman.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for The SAFE Center of Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Moved by Hockensmith, Seconded by Connolly 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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