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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Jul 28, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

43 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 Altringer, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the July 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the July 14, 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 202607210001 – 202607211298 and 202607280001 – 202607280887.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2026 Bioreactor Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to 20 E 18th Des Moines LLC (File #2002-3548, Dist. 40 Parcel 06601-000-000) for a vacant parcel at 249 E 19th Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Roeco LLC (File #2002-3647, Dist. 261 Parcel 00096-002-000) for a vacant parcel behind 115 N 2nd Street, Polk City.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Grays Lake LLC (File #2008- 4165, Dist. 80 Parcel 03864-000-000) for a vacant parcel at 1524 Clark Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to a property owner (File #2001-3491, Dist. 261 Parcel 00164-000-000) for a vacant parcel between 409 S 2nd Street and 401 S 2nd Street, 113 W Grimes Street and 110 W Church Street, 410 1st Street and 400 1st Street, Polk City.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Polk City Rentals LLC (File #2001-3491, Dist. 261 Parcel 00164-000-000) for portion two of a vacant parcel between 409 S 2nd Street and 401 S 2nd Street, 113 W Grimes Street and 110 W Church Street, 410 1st Street and 400 1st Street, Polk City.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Polk City Rentals LLC (File #2001-3491, Dist. 261 Parcel 00164-000-000) for portion three of a vacant parcel between 409 S 2nd Street and 401 S 2nd Street, 113 W Grimes Street and 110 W Church Street, 410 1st Street and 400 1st Street, Polk City.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to property owners (File #2010-3506, Dist. 90 Parcel 01514-001-000) for a vacant parcel between 731 56th Street and 727 56th Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to property owners (File #95-3214, Dist. 90 Parcel 01515-001-000) for a vacant parcel between 748 55th Street and 727 56th Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Outer Limits located at 6560 NE 14th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License w/Outdoor Service Area Permit for Norwood Inn Limited located at 4592 NE 29th St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Ownership update for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Iowa Chapter #39 located at 160 NE 49th Pl, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for August 11, 2026, to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution authorizing support of a Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) funding request with the City of Ankeny for NE 94th Ave (E 1st Street) Reconstruction from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving an assessment for Drainage District Polk, Boone, Dallas No. 1 of 25.152% of the original assessment amount to be spread upon the properties in the district.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Weatherization Project (20-77-1132) in the amount of $17,933.09 to be awarded to an approved contractor.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $17,933.09 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving the establishment of the recommended speed limit on NE 66th Ave.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Amended Agreement with Kragnes & Associates for Suite 102 Judicial Center.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving Service Agreement with Resources for Human Development.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving Agreement for Radon Mitigation Services with Central Prairie Radon, d/b/a AmeriServ Radon Mitigation.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy U.S. Department of Justice Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant (CFDA #16.539; Grant #25-RSAT-650480).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with Jasper County, Iowa for Law Enforcement Services in the City of Mitchellville, Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with the Bondurant–Farrar Community School District for Law Enforcement Services and one (1) School Resource Officer.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving Midwest HIDTA Sub Award Recipient Agreement (HID1426G0714).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving Position Modification in the Sheriff's Office.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Agreement with Health Gauge Wellness Solutions.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for allowance of the Military Service Tax Exemption.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for allowance of the Homestead Tax Credit.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for allowance of the 65+ Homestead Tax Exemption (Exemption).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Resolution approving Amendment to Forbearance Agreement and Loan Modification Agreement with Calvin Community and First Interstate Bank.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Resolution abating taxes for Crossroads Community Church Grimes for a property at 13240 NW 102nd, Granger (District/Parcel 242/52518-200-002, Geoparcel 8025-18-200-002).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for August 11, 2026, on Disposal of County Interest in Property located in the City of Altoona (Prairie Meadows).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. Resolution approving increasing the township trustees and clerks' hourly compensation rate.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Resolution approving Second Amendment to Loan Agreement with the YMCA.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  38. Resolution approving Bid and First Aid Supplies Contract to Glove Pro Plus.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  39. Resolution approving Platinum Sponsorship Award for Latino Resources Inc.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  40. Resolution approving Platinum Sponsorship Award for Downtown Events Group Inc. for the World Food and Music Festival.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  41. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  42. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  43. Moved by Hockensmith, 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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