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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Mar 24, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

44 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 March 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the March 19, 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 202603170001 – 202603171045 and 202603240001 – 202603240779.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Bounviene and Dongsay Khammany (File #94219, Dist. 60 Parcel 07202-001-000) for a vacant parcel located behind 3334 Dubuque Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Broadlawns Medical Center (File #2015-5006, Dist. 80 Parcel 02409-000-000) for a vacant parcel at 1941 Francis Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (LC) for Stan's Pt 2, located at 4275 NW 2nd St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Renewal application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (BW) with Outdoor Service for Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc, located at 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. 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
  8. Resolution approving The Reserve at Cherry Glen Major Preliminary Plat.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Saydel Commercial Plat 2.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #2001-3489), a vacant parcel located between 4623 and 4575 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, to the City of Johnston (District 241 Parcel 00941-004- 000).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution allowing Bodies Race Company use of the River Place Parking Lot.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving Agreement with Excel Mechanical for removal and replacement of the grease trap at the Northwest Community Senior Center, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Contract with Kept Companies, Inc. for exterior cleaning of the Polk County Administration Building.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Contract with Jorgensen Contacting Co. for installation of ADA handrails at the Polk County Administration Building.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Contract with the Iowa Department of the Blind for Vending Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Position Modifications within the Polk County Conservation Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Second Amendment to the District 5 Disability Access Point Contract (Number ADSCI25015) with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution accepting HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Award and Amendment.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Contract with FAB Rehab LLC to address lead hazard repairs at 3707 Wright Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Contract with FAB Rehab LLC to address lead hazard repairs at 2414 Welbeck Road, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Agreement with EveryStep Care and Support Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving Elected Officials' Salaries for FY 26/27.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Altringer to amend the resolution to state that the Board of Supervisors will receive a 0% salary increase for FY 26/27.
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving FY 26/27 General Increases for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Position Modification in the Department of Community, Family, and Youth Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Position Modification within the Health Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving the recommendations of the Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners for the allowances and disallowances of the Natural Resources Exemption ("Exemption").
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner for allowances and disallowances of the Impoundment Structures Exemption.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for allowance of the Military Service Tax Exemption.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for disallowance of the Disabled Veteran Tax Credit.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Department of Management for County Attorney Public Data Dashboard.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution authorizing Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for April 21, 2026 on proposed FY 2026/2027 budget.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (ECP-1) of County of Polk, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Amount stated: $1,500,000 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (ECP-2) of County of Polk, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Amount stated: $1,000,000 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,750,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (ECP-3) of County of Polk, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Amount stated: $1,750,000 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,750,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (ECP-4) of County of Polk, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Amount stated: $1,750,000 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (ECP-5) of County of Polk, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Amount stated: $9,000,000 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  38. Resolution approving Subordination Agreement (Highland Park Flats).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  39. Resolution approving Amended Agreement With Global Spectrum L.P. d/b/a OVG Group.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  40. Resolution approving Platinum Sponsorship Award for Drake University.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  41. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation, d/b/a EveryStep.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  42. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  43. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards. REFERRED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & Formal Notice of Constitutional Opposition to Property Tax Levy Increase (property owners).
    Passed 5–0 · Co Attorney · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  44. Moved by Holm, 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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