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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Aug 25, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

36 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 August 11, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the August 11, 2026 Board Staff 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 202608180001 – 202608180946 and 202608250001 – 202608250874.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to City of Des Moines (File #86- 132, Dist. 50 Parcel 32307-427-015) for a vacant parcel located at Lot 66 Vandalia Acres east side of SE 36th Street and north of dead end, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to City of Des Moines (File #88- 71, Dist. 50 Parcel 32307-427-016) for a vacant parcel located on the west side of SE 37th Street and 44.3' south of Wabash RR-Row, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to NFC Properties, LLC (File #2013-2400, Dist. 070 Parcel 01574-515-000) for a vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Renewal application for Class "E" Retail Alcohol License for Casey's #45 located at 2890 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines.
    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 for September 8, 2026, to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project- ARA 13.
    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 September 8, 2026, for the Godwin Family Trust Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving Agreement for Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant with Iowa Department of Transportation for landscape rake purchase.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving Agreement for Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant with Iowa Department of Transportation for brush cutter purchase.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving Amendment to the FY26-27 IDOT 5-Year Road Construction Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving Agreement for Funding to Knock and Drop Iowa (KADI) for staffing support.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Data Sharing Agreement between Polk County Health Department and Johnston Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 1420 Goddard Ct., Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Position Modification in the County Auditor's Office.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the Board of Supervisors Office.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Position Modification in the Department of Community, Family, and Youth Services Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the General Services Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Position Modification in the Public Works Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the Sheriff's Office.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. 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
  22. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for disallowance of the Homestead Tax Credit.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for disallowance of the 65+ Homestead Tax Exemption (Exemption).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving Amendment #1 to Agreement for Loan and Repayment for Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Second Amendment to Financing Agreement between Polk County, Iowa, Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa, and Wells Fargo Bank.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution accepting proposals for sale of general obligation bonds or notes.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving 120 Day Extension with Global Spectrum L.P. d/b/a Oak View Group.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving Agreement for Bloodborne Pathogen blood draw.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Agreement with EMC for Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator Services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Loan, Lien, and Repayment Agreement with Starts Right Here.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution adopting workers' compensation coverage for Township Trustees.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving Sponsorship Agreement with Confluence Brewing Company.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Resolution appointing individuals to various boards and commissions.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Resolution approving Community Betterment Grant Awards.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 5–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. 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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