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Polk County Board of Supervisors

Oct 20, 2026

Board of Supervisors Meeting · 111 Court Ave, Des Moines

Every recorded action

34 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 October 6, 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 202610130001 – 202610130941 and 202610200001 – 202610201078.
    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 Nalean Wetland 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 Terrace Hills Wetland Project.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  5. Resolution vacating a portion of platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny and authorizing the Auditor to record the Resolution and vacating instrument.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolution · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  6. 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
  7. Resolution authorizing Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing on November 3, 2026, for the Chi Rho Properties, LLC. Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition.
    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 December 1, 2026, to certify the 2026 weed assessments.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  9. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Studer Acres Plat 1.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  10. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with the firm Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design and safety analysis services for the intersection of NE 94th Ave and NE 56th St.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  11. Resolution approving the Public Works Director to serve as authorized signatory for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Grant for the development of a Camp Dodge Lower Beaver Creek Watershed Plan.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  12. Resolution accepting the 2026 Weed Commissioner’s Report.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  13. Resolution approving release of erosion control surety provided by EarthWorks Erosion Control, LLC for the Grant Acres subdivision.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  14. Resolution approving Agreement with IMPACT Community Action Partnership, Inc.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  15. Resolution approving Grant Application to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) for the Polk County Emergency Home Repair Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  16. Resolution approving Grant Application to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) for the Polk County Weatherization Program.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  17. Resolution consenting to the inclusion of unincorporated land into the City of Altoona Urban Renewal Area.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  18. Resolution approving Position Modifications in the Behavioral Health and Disability Services Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  19. Resolution approving Position Modification in the Health Department.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Resolution abating taxes for Creative Community Options, Inc. (Candeo) for a property at 4209 74th Street, Urbandale (District/Parcel 312/02838- 130-000, Geoparcel 7925-23-279-009).
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  23. Resolution approving funding to Catch Des Moines to sponsor the Iowa Fields of Thunder Airshow in May 2027.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  24. Resolution approving Letter of Intent with Sonar Development Partners for sale of the Cherry Street Parking Lot.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  25. Resolution approving Amendment to 28E Agreement with the City of Des Moines for Cherry Street Parking Lot Redevelopment.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  26. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Build Lincoln Higher Booster Club.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  27. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for City of Ankeny.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  28. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Des Moines Independent Community School District.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  29. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Iowa Dental Foundation.
    Approved unanimously (5–0) · Resolutions · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  30. Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for William G. Stowe Foundation.
    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 Hockensmith, Seconded by Holm 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
  33. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Hockensmith to go into Closed Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation pursuant to section 21.5(1)(c).
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
  34. Moved by Connolly, Seconded by Altringer to return to open session.
    Passed 5–0 · Motion · Regular agenda (no consent agenda in the record) · Minutes
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