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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Oct 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Decisions covered

Every recorded action

38 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 Holm, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 22, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the September 22, 2026 Local Board of Health minutes, and the September 22, 2026 Board Staff minutes and they stand approved as printed.
    Passed 4–0 · 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 202609290001 – 202609290813 and 202610060001 – 202610061015.
    Passed 4–0 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  3. Resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Public Hearing · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  4. Resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). (third reading)
    Passed 4–0 · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. Special 5-Day Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Limitless Garage located at 1605 NE 51st Ave Ste B7, Des Moines from October 6 - 10, 2026.
    Passed 4–0 · Permits · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  7. 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 4–0 · Petitions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  8. Resolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Nalean Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Terrace Hills Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution authorizing the Auditor’s Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 on the proposed vacation of a platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving Landowner Agreements for the Nalean Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution approving 2026-27 Local HMA Resurfacing Project Cooperative Public Service Agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson, Inc. for traffic signal field infrastructure review.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving the Release of a Lien on 5645 SE 68th Pl. Carlisle.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution accepting bid of $1,249,041.68 received from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames (Iowa DOT Project No. STP-S-C077(252)--5A-77 and BROS-C077(253)--5F-77), for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Amount stated: $1,249,041.68 · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution awarding North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project to Construct, Inc.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 3101 50th Street, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving Release of Mortgage for 1523 Mondamin Avenue, Des Moines.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the Board of Supervisors Office.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the County Attorney's Office.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  21. Resolution approving the recommendations of the Polk County Assessor for allowances and disallowances of claims for the Disabled Veteran Tax Credit (“Credit”).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  22. Resolution approving the recommendations of the Polk County Assessor for disallowances of claims for the Disabled Veteran Tax Credit (“Credit”).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving the recommendations of the Polk County Assessor for allowances and disallowances of claims for the Homestead Tax Exemption (“Exemption”).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving the recommendations of the Polk County Assessor for allowances and disallowances of claims for the Military Service Tax Exemption (“Exemption”).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving the recommendation of the Polk County Assessor for allowance of the 65+ Homestead Tax Exemption (Exemption).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution abating taxes for Food Bank of Iowa for property at 2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines (District/Parcel 110/42436-128-009, Geoparcel 7924-36-128-009).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution abating taxes for Iowa Sikh Gurudwara for property at 11000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale (District/Parcel 312/02561-100-002, Geoparcel 7925.28.126.020).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution abating taxes for Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity for property at 2509 Douglas Ave, Des Moines (District/Parcel 080/42428-126-020, Geoparcel 7924-28-126-020).
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Agreement with Simonson & Associates LLC for Environmental, Master Planning, Rendering/Animation, and Market Analysis.
    Passed 3–0, 1 pass · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  30. Resolution establishing policy for posting agendas for public meetings.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  31. Resolution approving Funding Agreement for Ankeny Art Center.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  32. Resolution approving Forgivable Loan Agreement with FOCUSS Youth Crisis Center & Mobile Crisis Team.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  33. Resolution approving 28E Agreement with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes · Full page
  34. Resolution approving Grant Agreement with Trees Forever.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  35. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Caring Hands Outreach Center.
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  36. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Des Moines Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society
    Approved unanimously (4–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  37. Resolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards.
    Passed 4–0 · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  38. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Connolly 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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