The City Council discussed the potential to delay the fiscal year 2029 budget process to align with a more standard schedule, following the successful balancing of the fiscal year 2028 budget. The discussion highlighted the significant projected budget gap for fiscal year 2029 and the continued need for vacancy and reorganization scrutiny. Additionally, the Council reviewed proposed updates to the rental code, specifically focusing on radon testing and mitigation requirements, and explored potential administrative implementation models based on examples from other states.
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Des Moines Transportation Safety Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the 2025 Transportation Safety Report, which consolidates previous reports on complete streets and Vision Zero action plans. Discussions focused on the implementation progress of the Vision Zero plan, regional and statewide safety trends, and infrastructure project highlights, including street realignments and traffic calming measures. Additionally, the committee evaluated speed management strategies and discussed the integration of safety initiatives into the budget and capital improvement plans.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
Des Moines Transportation Safety Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed updates on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, which includes five major traffic and intersection improvement projects, including road reconfigurations on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and 19th Street, intersection changes on SE 14th Street and Maury Street, and school-zone flashing assembly upgrades. Staff also discussed applications submitted for the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, covering various infrastructure projects such as bridge rehabilitations, roundabouts, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) upgrades.
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.
