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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Jun 30, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

56 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 Hockensmith, Seconded by Holm to dispense with the reading of the June 16, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the June 16, 2026 Local Board of Health 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 202606230001– 202606230933 and 202606300001 – 20260.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution vacating a portion of platted woodland protection easement at 7754 NW 37th Street, Ankeny and authorizing the Auditor to record the Resolution and vacating instrument.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Marshall Property Management LLC (File #1996-3248, Dist. 120 Parcel 01369-118-000) for a vacant parcel at 1895 E. Watrous Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. FY 26/27 Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit for The Outer Limits at 6560 NE 14th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Renewal application for Class "B" Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Star #1086 located at 5145 NE 14th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. New application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol 5 Day License Permit from July 6 till July 10 for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association #39 located at 160 NE 49th Pl, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. New application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol 5 Day License Permit from July 13 till July 17 for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association #39 located at 160 NE 49th Pl, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. New application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol 5 Day License Permit from September 7 till September 11 for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association #39 located at 160 NE 49th Pl, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. New application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol 5 Day License Permit for September 14 till September 18 for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association #39 located at 160 NE 49th Pl, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service Area Permit for Mary Go Round Lounge located at 6584 NE 14th St, Carney.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service Area permit for Club Celebrity located at 1510 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Renewal application for Special Class "C" Native Retail Wine License with Outdoor Service for Dosaage Vineyard + Winery located at 8606 NW 121st St, Grimes.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Renewal application for Class "E" Retail Alcohol License for Oasis located at 5120 NE 14th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Ownership updates for Class "E" Retail Alcohol Licenses for Quiktrip #538 located 4575 NW 2nd St and Quiktrip #562 located 4801 NE 14th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the Great Outdoors Foundation for the North Polk School Wetland and Outdoor Classroom.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the Great Outdoors Foundation for the Eckstat Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution accepting bid of $3,451,158.00 received from Graff Excavating, Inc., of Toledo, Iowa for 2026 Norwoodville Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $3,451,158.00 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Weatherization Project (20-77-1124) in the amount of $15,680.53 to be awarded to an approved contractor.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $15,680.53 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution to approve Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Amendment to Agreement for Services with Houston Engineering, Inc. for the Harding Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving the establishment of the recommended speed limit on various roadways.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving agreement with the City of Runnells for congregate meal service agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on July 14, 2026 for Granting of Temporary Construction Easements to Jerry's Homes Inc. on Board-managed land known as the High Trestle Trail near the intersection of Weigel Drive in Ankeny.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Memorandums of Understanding with private individuals for the provision of Parenting Inside Out training in the Polk County Jail as part of the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP) grant.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Amended Agreement with Full Circle Recovery Community Centers.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving Agreements with Employee & Family Resources, Inc. and the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy for youth and young adult diversion. . Resolution approving Service Agreement with TJS Accounting Solutions.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving the Business Associate Agreement with the Iowa State Association of Counties Technology Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Data Sharing Agreement between Polk County Health Department and Bondurant-Farrar Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Data Sharing Agreement between Polk County Health Department and Saydel Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Data Sharing Agreement between Polk County Health Department and West Des Moines Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving Signatory Authority for FY27 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 1728 E. 12th Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Resolution approving restoration of the WWI Memorial.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Resolution approving Cooperative Public Service Agreement with the City of Mitchellville, Iowa for supplemental Animal Control Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. Resolution approving Amendment to Law Enforcement Services 28E Agreement with the City of Grimes, Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Resolution approving Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for the State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) (CFDA #16.609; #24-SCIP-650478) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Grant Program (CFDA #16.609; #24- PSN-650478) for the Welcome and Resource Notification (“WARN”) Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  38. Resolution approving Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (CFDA #16.738; Grant #24-JAG-650477).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  39. Resolution approving Amendment 2 to Agreement with NaphCare LLC to continue comprehensive inmate health and mental health services at the Polk County Jail.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  40. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering for the Polk County Firearms Range.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  41. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering for the Polk County Jail Locker Rooms.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  42. Resolution approving FY26/27 Elected Official, Deputy Elected Official, Department Head, Management/Supervisory, and Excluded Employee Manuals.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  43. Resolution approving manufactured home abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  44. Resolution authorizing the Polk County Auditor to issue manual checks during FY 26/27.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  45. Resolution approving continued use of ACH process for payment of health claims.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  46. Resolution authorizing the creation or deletion of funds within Polk County’s chart of accounts during FY 26/27.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  47. Resolution authorizing the use of interfund loan pools for FY 26/27.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  48. Resolution appropriating FY 26/27 budget.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  49. Resolution authorizing FY 26/27 transfers.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  50. Resolution authorizing FY 25/26 year-end transfers.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  51. Resolution approving Fiscal Year 26/27 Insurance Program and Renewals.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  52. Resolution approving Amendment to Funding Agreement with United Way of Central Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  53. Resolution approving settlement agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  54. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  55. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Hockensmith 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
  56. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Hockensmith to approve the Memorandum of Annual Salaries for authorizing positions for FY 2026/2027.
    Passed 5–0 · Appointments · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
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