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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Sep 22, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Decisions covered

Every recorded action

45 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 Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 8, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the September 8, 2026 Board Staff minutes, and the September 15, 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 202609150001 – 202609150714 and 202609220001 – 202609221030.
    Passed 5–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to a property owner (File #52-8, Dist. 130 Parcel 00500-002-000) for a vacant parcel between 5814 and 5824 SE 66th Place, Allen Township.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to property owners (File #2010-3524, Dist. 231 Parcel 00082-003-000) for a portion of a vacant parcel between 11 Main Street SE and 13 Main Street SE, Bondurant.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Joshua and Dawn LaRue (File #2010-3524, Dist. 231 Parcel 00082-003-000) for a portion of a vacant parcel between 11 Main Street SE and 13 Main Street SE, Bondurant.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Resolution approving the grant of a permanent sidewalk easement and temporary construction easement to Absolute Farms LLC, on land known as the High Trestle Trail.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. Resolution approving Lease Agreement with Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). (second reading)
    Passed 5–0 · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. 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
  10. Renewal application for Class "E" Retail Alcohol License for Maverik #5283 located at 5050 NW 2nd St, Des Moines.
    Passed 5–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Ownership update for Class "E" Retail Alcohol License and Tobacco and Device Retail Permit 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
  12. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Sycamore Ridge.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving the Ankeny 2026/27 HMA Project Cooperative Service Agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving the Polk City 2026/27 HMA Project Cooperative Service Agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Addendum to IDOT Agreement for the IA 141 and 415 Interchange Improvement Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution authorizing the submission of an Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) 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 Eagle Roost Wildlife Area Access ROW Transfer.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution awarding 2026 Bioreactor Project to Hands On Excavating LLC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution accepting the bid of $2,878,787.94 from InRoads, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa (Bid No. 140-2627), for "2026-27 Local HMA Resurfacing."
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $2,878,787.94 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Phase 2 Broadway Avenue Reconstruction Project Cogent PERA Agreement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving Agreements with Community Support Advocates for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program (HUD) grants.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving Agreement with FoReNsic Consulting, LLC for Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordination services.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving 2nd Amended Agreement with Iowa Health and Human Services for a Navigation Services pilot program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving Navigation Services Agreement with Iowa Congolese Organization and Center for Healing (ICOACH).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving First Amended Agreement with Lutheran Services in Iowa.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving the submission of Application for Public Health Lead Entity Designation (under RFP #PHTHOPD27001).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 1423 E Ovid Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau FFY 2026 Enforcement Incentive Grant (Project Agreement Number 402-PT-2027 05-02-09; UEI G151JFPWQJE1; FAIN 69A37525300004020IA0).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Anti-Heroin Task Force Program; CFDA #16.710; Grant #25-Heroin-26).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant [COPS Anti- Methamphetamine Program (CAMP); ALN #16.710; Grant #24-CAMP- 36].
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (CFDA #16.738; Grant #24-JAG-675595).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving contract extension with P&A Group.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  33. Resolution approving 457b Employee Contribution Plan Amendment.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Resolution approving Polk County Clean Air, Nicotine, and Tobacco Policy, Social Media Policy and Professionalism in the Workplace Policy.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. 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
  36. Resolution approving City of Des Moines Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Resolution approving City of Urbandale Abatement.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  38. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 6, 2026 on Amendment to Chapter 7 of the Polk County Code of Ordinances to Include the City of Ankeny.
    No action taken · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  39. Resolution approving FY26/27 budget for Oakview Group.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  40. Resolution approving Amendment to Service and Usage Agreement Between Patron Solutions and Global Spectrum LC.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  41. Resolution approving Amendment to Agreement with TrueNorth Companies LC.
    Passed 3–1 · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  42. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.
    No action taken · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  43. Resolution approving Grant Agreement for Grays Woods Recovery.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Deferred · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  44. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards. REFERRED TO ASSESSOR, TREASURER & Request for tax abatement for property at 116 SE Lorenz Drive, Ankeny (Limitless Church).
    Passed 4–0 · Co Attorney · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  45. 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 4–0 · Appointments · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
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