Feb 17, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 16 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (1): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Feb 17, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1(E) Agenda Approval – Motion: de-sacs shown on the development concept plan, asking about emergency vehicle accessibility; City Administrator Deets replied that the developer was…Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 4Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the vacation of a Temporary Storm Sewer and Detention Easement [The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 4] – Motion:…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 5Alice’s Road Improvements Phase 1B Project – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost –…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6Alice’s Road Improvements Phase 1B Project – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution concurring with awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · $2,611,078.91 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 7Consent agenda (6 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  6 consent items

  1. Bill list and payroll — $2,697,283.80 total (itemized list of payees in the minutes) $2,697,283.80
  2. Consideration of approval of City Council Minutes of 02/02/2026 Regular Meeting, 02/09/2026 Work a private party and File: 1. Consideration of approval of a motion approving… $38,979.78
  3. Consideration of approval of a motion approving renewal of 12-month Class E Retail Alcohol License for Maverik Group, LLC, d/b/a Maverik #5284 [3105 Grand Prairie Parkway],…
  4. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving job description and pay grade [Accountant, Finance Department] (Resolution #2026-054) F. Contracts, Agreements, Quotes: 1.…
  5. Purchase Agreements, Easements: 1. City of Waukee Gas Utility Sale: a) Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Purchase Agreement and Easement between HZB… $10,460,000 · Full page →
  6. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving and authorizing the application for a Department of Transportation BUILD Discretionary Grant [University Avenue Connection]…
• Vote 10B. Krumm Farms [third (final) reading] – Motion: Council Member Pierce moved to approve the third reading of the ordinance in title only and place it on final passage;Results of…Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 16

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 13Big O Tires/Autumn Ridge Plat 2 – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 16 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 14Big O Tires/Autumn Ridge Plat 2 – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 16 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 15Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Confluence [Grand Prairie Parkway Streetscapes Phase I…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 16

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 16AdjournPassed (Ayes: All) · Count only · Minutes, p. 17

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.