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Ordinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Kettlestone…

Waukee City Council · Nov 2, 2026 · Taxes and fees · Budget

Recorded in the minutes as “Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Kettlestone Lakes District Two Urban Renewal Plan…”. Passed 4–0; Yes: Anderson, Grove, Lyon, Pierce.

What this means (Tax increment financing (TIF)): Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Kala AndersonYes
Chris CroneAbsent
Rob GroveYes
Lori LyonYes
Anna Bergman PierceYes

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “3) Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Kettlestone Lakes District Two Urban Renewal Plan [introduction; first reading] – Cou Motion: to approve the first reading in title only; seconded by Council Member Pierce. Director Economic Development Brown noted that the ordinance establishes the City’s ability to capture future tax increment within the designated area. Results of vote:”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve the first reading in title only; seconded by Council Member Pierce. Director Economic Development Brown noted that the ordinance establishes the City’s ability to capture future tax increment within the designated area. Results of vote:”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Anderson, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Absent: Crone. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Nov 2, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting

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