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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Aug 11, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

32 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 July 28, 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 202608040001 – 202608040674 and 202608110001 – 202608110854.
    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 Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution disposing of County Interest in Property (Prairie Meadows).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Ownership update for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Boline Manfredi Post 9662 located 1309 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Ownership update for Class "E" Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company locations at 2890 E Broadway Ave, 2541 NW 66th Ave, and 6565 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines and 6981 NE 14th St, Ankeny.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution authorizing Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on August 25, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #86-132), a vacant parcel located at Lot 66 Vandalia Acres east side of SE 36th Street and north of dead end, Des Moines to the City of Des Moines (District 50 Parcel 32307-427-015).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution authorizing Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on August 25, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #88-71), a vacant parcel located on the west side of SE 37th Street and 44.3' south of Wabash RR-Row, Des Moines to the City of Des Moines (District 50 Parcel 32307-427-016).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution authorizing Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on August 25, 2026 on disposal of interest in County-owned Real Estate (File #2013-2400), a vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street, Des Moines, to NFC Properties, LLC (District 70 Parcel 01574-515-000).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving the Final Plat of The Estates at Woodland Hills Plat 1.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Webb Family Estates Plat 3.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving Subdivision Inspection Agreement for 1 Oak Estate Plat 1.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the Great Outdoors Foundation for the Nalean Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution awarding Contract for the Eckstat Wetland Project to Klink Dozing LLC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Easement Contract for the 2026 Norwoodville Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Stevens).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution authorizing the submission of a Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) funding application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for improvements to the intersection of NW 44th St and NW 118th Ave.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 1653 Dean Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving Home Lead Remediation Contract with FexSteve Limited Company to address lead hazard repairs at 706 Buchanan Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Networks, INC renewal.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Position Modification within the Department of Community, Family, and Youth Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving manufactured home abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution abating taxes for Full Circle Recovery Community Centers for a property at 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines (District/Parcel 100/01063- 002-000, Geoparcel 7924-19-352-039).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving Retirement Agreement with Vincent Gowdy.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving Retirement Agreement with Scott Ourth.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Funding Agreement with Oakridge Neighborhood.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Funding Agreement with Urban Dreams.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving OVG’s FY26/27 Capital Budget requests for improvements at the Iowa Events Center.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving amendment to neighborhood map for assistance from Neighborhood Finance Corporation.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution authorizing the submission of the Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. 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
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