The council agenda included a variety of administrative, financial, and development items. Key topics included the approval of numerous alcoholic beverage licenses and cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits. The council addressed public improvements, such as supplemental agreements for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Program, change orders for street reconstruction, and the acceptance of private construction contracts. Financial and land management actions included the levy of special assessments for nuisance abatements, property conveyances, and the approval of urban renewal development agreements. Additionally, the council set dates for public hearings regarding rezoning and lease agreements, authorized staff travel, and considered various traffic regulation amendments and ordinance changes.
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The council meeting addressed a wide range of administrative and operational items, including the approval of numerous liquor licenses and cigarette/tobacco permits. Public improvement projects were discussed, specifically storm sewer and paving improvements for the Des Moines Prep School. Property-related transactions included the acquisition of land on Euclid Avenue and the dedication of street right-of-ways. Additionally, the council managed appointments to the Library Board, reviewed preliminary plat requests, and set public hearing dates for lease agreements and rezoning applications. Legal matters, such as claim settlements, were addressed alongside city manager communications, including travel requests. Further agenda items covered urban renewal agreements, environmental covenants, and equipment purchases for the Parks and Recreation Department. The council also considered traffic regulation changes and ordinance vacations.
May 4, 2026·Board meeting
Des Moines City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included several proclamations recognizing Small Business Week, Drinking Water Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Bike Month, including a special recognition for a donation of bicycle racks to city parks. The Council also addressed various administrative and infrastructure items, such as the vacation of a portion of Base Park, the conveyance of easements for neighborhood sidewalk projects and parking facilities, and the rezoning of property for a new athletic field. Additionally, the Council approved contracts for sewer repairs, street rehabilitation, and traffic signal replacements.
Apr 20, 2026·Board meeting
Des Moines City Council City Council Meeting
The council held a meeting where several agenda items were addressed. The session included a recognition ceremony for Arbor Day and the formal re-accreditation of the Public Works Department. The council discussed and approved a range of projects and administrative actions, including the funding for skywalk signage, property vacations for apartment developments, a residential paving program, parking garage repairs, and improvements to Birdland Park. Additionally, the council reviewed a budget revision for the parking enterprise fund and handled several legislative changes to the municipal code.
