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👤 Members & officials (50)
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Who’s on the City Council
- Angela McKenzie — Councilmember
- Doug Elrod — Mayor
- Matt Sillanpaa — Councilmember
- Tara Cox — Councilmember
- Chad Driscoll — Councilmember
- Bob Peffer — Councilmember
- Dennis Lyman — Councilmember
- Brody Miller — Board Member
- Chris Johnsen — Board Member
- Marian Collison — Board Member
- Matt Brick
- Murray
- Oliver
Who’s on the General
- Doug Elrod — Mayor
- Angela McKenzie — Councilmember
- Matt Sillanpaa — Councilmember
- Tara Cox — Councilmember
- Chad Driscoll — Councilmember
- Bob Peffer — Councilmember
- Dennis Lyman — Councilmember
- Marian Collison — Board Member
- Brian Clayton — Board Member
- Nic Robinson — Board Member
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Board
- Nic Robinson — Board Member
- Marian Collison — Board Member
- Seth Williams — Board Member
- Emily Karwoski — Board Member
- Lyman — Councilmember
- Simpson — Board Member
- Miller — Board Member
- Aaron Rasmussen
- Mike Mackin
- Penny Moberly
- Jeff Cook
- Nicole Van Houten
- Emily Kawoski
- John Aceto
- Joni Hutchinson
Who’s on the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Brian Clayton — Board Member
- Karen Keeran — Board Member
- Andy Mains — Commissioner
- Kristin Brostrom
- Jesse Torres
- Jason Vore
- Ethan Pitt
- Maggie Murray
- Isaac Pezley
- Matt Sillanpaa
- Chris Johnsen
- Louise Jennings
Municipal budget
Total revenue$18.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$7.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$39.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,627 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202580 housing units ($26.2M)
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board to discuss Little League lease
The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports from the City Administrator and Parks & Recreation Director. The board will also discuss and potentially take action regarding a Little League lease.
- Discussion and possible action on Little League Lease
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✓ Decided: Parks Board recommends Little League lease to City Council
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board voted to recommend approval of the Little League lease to the City Council, contingent on the removal of a duplicate article. The Board also discussed potential future reconfigurations for Field 4 and upcoming meetings with local sports organizations to identify capital improvement needs.
- Approved September 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Recommended Little League lease to City Council with revisions (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
100 Main St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OCTOBER 15, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on October
15, 2026, in The Station, 100 Main Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is open, and the
public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
-Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes 9/17/26
5.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
8.
Discussion Items -
a.
-Discussion and possible action: Little League Lease
9.
Reports and Comments:
a.
-Parks & Recreation Director Report
-City Administrator Report
10.
Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
October 15, 2026
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Marian Collison, Nic Robinson, Emily
Karwoski, Aaron Rasmussen, Mike Mackin,
Penny Moberly
Excused:
Seth Williams
City Officials
Present:
Parks and Recreation Director, Katie Klus
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Call to order at 6:03pm
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Moberly, to approve the September
minutes. Vote on Motion 6-0. Motion carried.
a.
-Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes 9/17/26
5.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Mackin, seconded by Robinson, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 6-0. Motion carried.
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
None.
7.
Action Items
8.
Discussion Items -
a.
-Discussion and possible action: Little League Lease
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed potential future improvements to the com
plex, including the reconfiguration of Field 4 into approximately three smaller fields. T
he Parks and Recreation Director shared that staff are actively exploring opportunities
to partner with a university student group to assist with the engineering and design of
the proposed reconfiguration. This would help establish preliminary project costs and
allow both the City and Little League to explore potential funding opportunities, includi
ng grants.
The Par …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes
6 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Bondurant P&Z to hold public hearing on rezoning vacated Eisenhower Drive SE to Medium Industrial (M-2)
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast. The main action items are a public hearing and a resolution on rezoning a vacated portion of Eisenhower Drive SE to Medium Industrial (M-2), plus resolutions to amend the Future Land Use Map for 801 Alexander Parkway NE from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential, amend the Parkside Planned Unit Development, and consider site plans for 801 Alexander Parkway NE and 2415 Robinson Avenue NE. The agenda also includes approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes and reports from commission members, city staff, the city administrator, and the city council liaison. No dollar amounts or fee changes appear in the agenda.
- Public hearing on rezoning a vacated portion of Eisenhower Drive SE to Medium Industrial (M-2)
- Resolution PZ-260910-30 on the same Eisenhower Drive SE rezoning
- Resolution PZ-260910-32 to change the Future Land Use Map for 801 Alexander Parkway NE from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential
- Resolution PZ-260910-33 to amend the Parkside Planned Unit Development
- Site plan resolutions for 801 Alexander Parkway NE (PZ-260910-37) and 2415 Robinson Avenue NE (PZ-261008-38)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 8, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on October
8, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
September 10, 2026 Minutes
5.
Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6.
Action Items
a.
Public Hearing — Consideration of request to rezone vacated portion of
Eisenhower Drive SE to the Medium Industrial (M-2) District.
b.
Resolution PZ-260910-30 — Consideration of request to rezone vacated
portion of Eisenhower Drive SE to the Medium Industrial (M-2) District.
c.
Resolution PZ-260910-32 — Consideration of request to amend the
Future Land Use Map for 801 Alexander Parkway NE from Neighborhood
Commercial to High Density Residential.
d.
Resolution PZ-260910-33 — Consideration of amendment to the
Parkside Planned Unit Development.
e.
Resolution PZ - 260910-37 - Consideration of a Site Pla …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Bondurant council weighs borrowing up to $25,750,000 and a zoning change for telecom facilities
The Bondurant City Council meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast. The council will hold public hearings and take action on a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement of up to $25,750,000, a zoning text amendment on airless telecommunications facility locations, and a Truman Drive, NE Stormwater Connection Fee District. A large consent agenda covers routine items including meeting minutes, the claims list and Treasurer's Report, and numerous construction pay requests and change orders. The meeting ends with reports and a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5.1(j) for property acquisition and 21.5.1(c) for potential or pending litigation.
- Public hearing and action on borrowing up to $25,750,000 through a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement (2026A)
- Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 185 of the Zoning Code on airless telecommunications facility locations
- Public hearing and first reading on the Truman Drive, NE Stormwater Connection Fee District
- Consent agenda pay requests including $144,488.35 to Veit (BFSD Truman Drive Storm Sewer), $170,804.41 to Absolute Group (BFSD 2nd Street, NE), $104,527.20 to Boomerang Corp. (NE Hubbell Water and Force Main), and $95,973.74 to Home Boy Construction Inc (Boardwalk at Lake Petocka)
- Public hearings set for October 26, 2026 on a CDBG grant application to renovate 401 2nd Street, NE and on vacating right-of-way along Eisenhower Drive SE and 32nd Street SE
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✓ Decided: City Council approves borrowing up to $25.75M for infrastructure projects
The City Council approved a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement for up to $25,750,000 to fund industrial and district improvements. The council also established a new stormwater connection fee district and updated zoning codes for wireless facilities.
- Approved borrowing up to $25,750,000 for SE Industrial, Central District, and Grant Street S projects (5-0)
- Approved ordinance establishing Truman Drive NE Stormwater Connection Fee District (5-0)
- Approved zoning code amendment regarding wireless telecommunications facilities (5-0)
- Authorized early redemption of General Obligation Water Bonds Series 2014A (5-0)
- Authorized early redemption of General Obligations Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2018A (5-0)
- Approved $1,205,600 payment for State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loan (5-0)
- Approved 28E Agreement for Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including various pay requests and easement agreements (5-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or [email protected], no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on October
5, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Consent Agenda:
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
October 5, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Assistant City Administrator
Jene Jess, Public Works Director John Horton,
Planning & Community Development Director
Maggie Murray, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder,
Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld, Finance
Director Craig Marshman, Assistant Fire Chief
Anthony Rauterberg, Assistant City Engineer
Anthony Harbaugh
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a.
Approval of September 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
b.
Claims List & Treasurer's Report
c.
Receive & File …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by None, seconded by Lyman, to waive the first and second readings and approve the third and final reading of O-261005-219. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to approve O-261005-220. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve R-261005-340. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Driscoll, to approve R-261005-350. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Sillanpaa, to approve R-261005-351. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-261005-344. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-261005-349. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to Move into Closed Session at 07:26 PM. Roll Call:
5 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to act on $373,762 water plant pay request, Project Porch plat
The Bondurant City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including pay requests for construction projects. The council will also hold a public hearing on general obligation loan agreements and take action on related resolutions, as well as consider site plans and a preliminary plat for Project Porch, LLC. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Pay Request No. 2 to Story Construction for Water Treatment Facility Project: $373,762.35
- Pay Request No. 11 to Core Construction for The Station Project: $6,597.03
- Public hearing on General Obligation Loan Agreements and borrowing money
- Resolution approving site plan for Bondurant Partners LLC Lot 1
- Resolution approving Project Porch Preliminary Plat and Site Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approves $25.75M bond hearing, Project Porch plat, site plan
The Bondurant City Council approved a resolution setting an October 5, 2026 public hearing for a $25,750,000 general obligation loan (2026A), and approved the Project Porch preliminary plat and site plan, along with a memorandum of understanding with Project Porch, LLC. The council also approved a $130,410 silo painting proposal, a site plan for Bondurant Partners LLC Lot 1, and several consent agenda items including pay requests and professional services agreements. All votes were 4-0, with Council Member Lyman absent and Council Member Driscoll abstaining from the soccer club sponsorship item.
- Approved resolution setting Oct 5, 2026 public hearing for $25,750,000 GO loan (2026A) (4-0)
- Approved Project Porch preliminary plat (4-0)
- Approved Project Porch site plan (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Project Porch, LLC (4-0)
- Approved $130,410 silo painting proposal (4-0)
- Approved Bondurant Partners LLC Lot 1 site plan (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $373,762.35 water treatment pay request (4-0)
- Approved agenda amendment adding GO bond hearing resolution (4-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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*Participants wishing to speak on a topic should message the meeting moderator. All participants are asked to mute their individual
computers at times when they are not speaking to minimize background noise. Join: Zoom Meeting Link
The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or [email protected], no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on
September 21, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.
Said meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Consent Agenda:
All …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
September 21, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll
Absent:
Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld,
Finance Director Craig Marshman, Parks &
Recreation Director Katie Klus, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City Planner Isaac
Pezley, Assistant City Administrator Jene Jess,
City Engineer David Fliehler
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
Council Member Driscoll abstained from voting on item #5l, citing a
conflict of interest as a member of the soccer club board.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Mayor Elrod read the following statement:
Before approving tonight's agenda, the Council must address an
amendment to the tentative agenda.
The Council finds that good cause exists to amend the tentative agenda
on less than twenty-four hours' notice. The resolution fixing a date of
public hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation bonds
was ina …
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea
Closed Session
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Amend the agenda to add the resolution fixing a date of public hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation bonds and to move the resolution from the…
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the agenda as amended. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the resolution fixing a date of public hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation bonds. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-319. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-320. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-321. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-322. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to Approve R-260921-323. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-325. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260921-324. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to Move into Closed Session at 06:59 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · McKenzie yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Parks board to vote on survey, sponsorship and rental policy updates
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, consider a survey, and discuss possible action on sponsorship and rental policy updates. They will also discuss a draft Little League contract and receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and City Administrator.
- Approval of 8/20/26 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Survey
- Discussion and possible action on sponsorship and rental policy updates
- Draft Little League Contract
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✓ Decided: Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board approves survey and amends minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2026, meeting and authorized a new survey. Members also discussed potential updates to the sponsorship and rental policy for City facilities and reviewed a draft lease agreement for the Little League.
- Approved amended August 20, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved survey (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on
September 17, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.
Said meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of 8/20/26 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
5.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
a.
Approval of Survey
b.
- Discussion and possible action on sponsorship and rental policy
updates
8.
Discussion Items -
a.
Draft Little League Contract
9.
Reports and Comments:
a.
-Parks & Recreation Director Report
-City Administrator Report
10.
Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
September 17, 2026
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Marian Collison, Emily Karwoski, Aaron
Rasmussen, Mike Mackin, Penny Moberly
Excused:
Seth Williams
Absent:
Nic Robinson
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver,Parks &
Recreation Director Katie Klus
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Call to order at 6:03pm
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Approval of Minutes
Collison noted missing call to order time and the misspelling of Lyman's
name in a discussion item.
Motion by Mackin, seconded by Moberly, to approve the amended
minutes. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
a.
Approval of 8/20/26 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
5.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Collison, to approve the agenda.
Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
None
7.
Action Items
a.
Approval of Survey
Motion by Moberly, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the survey.
Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
b.
- Discussion and possible action on sponsorship and rental policy
updates
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed the proposed Sponsorship
and Partnership Policy and the appropriate use of City facilities for
sponsored activities. The Board expressed support for using the
Bondurant Emergency Services Training Room for ongoing, recurring …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to discuss land use changes and site plans in Bondurant
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use amendments and right-of-way vacations. The meeting includes consideration of several site plans and a text amendment regarding wireless communications facilities.
- Public hearing on vacation of portions of Eisenhower Drive SE
- Site plan consideration for Bondurant Partners LLC Lot 1
- Land use map amendment for 800 and 801 Alexander Parkway NE
- Amendment to the Parkside Planned Unit Development
- Text amendment to Chapter 185 regarding wireless communications facilities
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**NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN** that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on September 10, 2026, in The Station, 100 Main Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
## <u>AGENDA</u>
|1.||Call to Order|
|---|---|---|
|2.||Roll Call|
|3.||Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda|
|4.|a.|Approval of Minutes August 13, 2026 Minutes|
|5.||Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission|
|6.|a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l.|Action Items Public Hearing — Consideration of vacation of portions of Eisenhower Drive SE. Resolution PZ-260910-29 — Recommended approval of proposed vacation of portions of the Eisenhower Drive SE right-of-way. Resolution PZ-290910-31 — Consideration of submitted Bondurant Partners LLC Lot 1 Site Plan. Public Hearing — Consideration of request to amend the Future Land Use Map for 800 and 801 Alexander Parkway NE from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential. Resolution PZ-260910-32 — Consideration of request to amend the Future Lan …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to award $3.82M Truman Dr. Phase 2 contract, approve corridor study
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a $3,820,700.00 contract to Manatt’s Inc. for the Truman Dr. NE—Phase 2 Public Infrastructure Project and approving a professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for the Grant Street North Corridor Study. The consent agenda includes numerous pay requests and resolutions for public works projects, plus a public hearing date for a stormwater connection fee district. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Award contract for Truman Dr. NE—Phase 2 to Manatt’s Inc. for $3,820,700.00
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Menk for Grant Street North Corridor Study
- Pay request #3 to Cahoy Pump Service Inc. for Shallow Wells 5, 6 & 7: $82,138.06
- Pay request #4 to Absolute Group for BFSD 2nd Street, NE: $386,036.99
- Pay request #3 to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1: $765,547.00
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✓ Decided: Council awards $3.82M Truman Dr. NE Phase 2 contract
The Bondurant City Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous routine items, including pay requests and resolutions. They also approved a professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for a Grant Street North Corridor Study and awarded a $3,820,700 contract to Manatt's Inc. for the Truman Dr. NE Phase 2 Public Infrastructure Project. The council then entered closed session to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for Grant Street North Corridor Study (5-0)
- Awarded $3,820,700 contract to Manatt's Inc. for Truman Dr. NE Phase 2 Public Infrastructure Project (5-0)
- Entered closed session for property acquisition and potential litigation (5-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on
September 8, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said
meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Guests requesting to add …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
September 8, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld,
Assistant City Engineer Anthony Harbaugh,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City
Attorney Ryan Brueckner
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a.
Approval of August 17, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes, & August
31, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260908-307. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260908-309. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Move into Closed Session at 06:33 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 17:30
General
Council to discuss industrial rezonings and urban revitalization
The Bondurant City Council will hold a special meeting to consider industrial rezoning requests and urban revitalization amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on street project prioritization and personal transportation device regulations.
- Public hearings for rezoning Parcel 7923.01.100.001 to (M-1) Limited Industrial and Parcel 7923.02.200.002 to (M-2) Medium Industrial
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 regarding the Board of Adjustment
- Ordinance to amend the Bondurant Urban Revitalization Area designation
- Resolution for Project Porch application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority's BIG Program
- Resolution approving updated station rental rules, damage policies, and cleaning fees
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✓ Decided: Bondurant City Council approves industrial rezoning ordinances and urban revitalization area designation
The Bondurant City Council approved final readings of ordinances amending the Board of Adjustment chapter, designating the Bondurant Urban Revitalization Area, and rezoning two parcels to Limited Industrial (M-1) and Medium Industrial (M-2). The Council also approved a resolution endorsing the Project Porch application for the Iowa Economic Development Authority's BIG Program and consented to updated Station rental cleaning policies and public hearing dates for loan agreements. Additionally, the Council discussed street project prioritizations, Silo Commons plans, and declined to modify the city curfew for school homecoming week.
- Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including loan agreement public hearing dates and Station rental rules (5-0)
- Waived second reading and approved third reading of Ordinance O-260817-215 amending Chapter 27 Board of Adjustment (5-0)
- Waived second reading and approved third reading of Ordinance O-260817-216 designating Bondurant Urban Revitalization Area (5-0)
- Waived first and second readings and approved third reading of Ordinance O-260831-217 rezoning Parcel 7923.01.100.001 to M-1 Limited Industrial District (5-0)
- Waived first and second readings and approved third reading of Ordinance O-260831-218 rezoning Parcel 7923.02.200.002 to M-2 Medium Industrial District (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-260831-293 endorsing Project Porch application to IEDA's BIG Program (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-260831-291 moving the October 19, 2026 meeting to October 26, 2026 (5-0)
100 Main Street, NE, Bondurant
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Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or [email protected], no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 31, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
31, 2026, in The Station 100 Main Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is open, and the
public is encouraged to attend.
AMENDED AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
6.
Close …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 31, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member
Chad Driscoll, Council Member Dennis
Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Assistant City Administrator
Jene Jess, Finance Director Craig
Marshman, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray,
Parks & Recreation Director Katie Klus,
City Engineer David Fliehler, Planning &
Zoning Commission Member Chris
Johnsen, Planning & Zoning Commission
Member, Brian Clayton, Planning & Zoning
Commission Member Jason Vore, City
Planner Isaac Pezley, Parks & Recreation
Board Member Nic Robinson, Parks &
Recreation Board Member Mike Mackin,
Parks & Recreation Board Member Penny
Moberly, Parks & Recreation Board
Member Marian Collison, Parks &
Recreation Board Member Seth Williams
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 05:34 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to amend the agenda by
removing item #10c and replacing it with Homecoming Curfew. Vote
on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Motion by Driscoll, seconded by
McKenzie, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on Motion 4-0. …
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Move into Closed Session at 05:36 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea · Sillanpaa yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the second reading and approve the third and final reading of O-260817-215. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the second reading and approve the third and final reading of O-260817-216. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the first and second readings and approve the third and final reading of O-260831-217. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the first and second readings and approve the third and final reading of O-260831-218. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260831-293. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260831-291. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Bondurant Parks Board to discuss community garden and sports complex leases
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Bondurant City Center. The board will consider action on the District Corridor Community Garden and discuss possible action on sports complex lease agreements and parks system priorities. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and City Administrator.
- Action item: District Corridor Community Garden
- Discussion and possible action: Sport Complex Lease Agreements
- Discussion and possible action: Parks and Recreation System Priorities
- Approval of minutes from 7/16/26 meeting
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✓ Decided: Board approves community garden design direction
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board approved a basic design direction for a proposed community garden, incorporating accessibility, varied bed sizes, parking, fencing, and water access. The board also discussed sports complex lease agreements and directed staff to develop a community survey for prioritizing parks investments. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved basic design direction for District Corridor Community Garden (7-0)
- Directed staff to develop community survey for parks priorities
- Recommended Field 0 remain part of sports complex
- Requested draft lease for sports complex review
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AUGUST 20, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
20, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
-7/16/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
a.
-District Corridor Community Garden
8.
Discussion Items -
a.
-Discussion and possible action: Sport Complex Lease Agreements
b.
-Discussion and possible action: Parks and Recreation System Priorities
9.
Reports and Comments:
a.
-Parks & Recreation Director Report
-City Administrator Report
10.
Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
August 20, 2026
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Marian Collison, Nic Robinson, Emily
Karwoski, Seth Williams, Aaron Rasmussen,
Mike Mackin, Penny Moberly
Absent:
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver,Parks &
Recreation Director Katie Klus
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Karwoski called the meeting to order at and declared a quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Robinson, to approve agenda. Vote
on Motion 7-0. Motion carried.
5.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Moberly, to approve the minutes.
Vote on Motion 7-0. Motion carried.
a.
-7/16/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
a.
-District Corridor Community Garden
The Board discussed the proposed community garden framework and
considerations to incorporate into the future design. Discussion included
ADA accessibility and mobility needs. The Board also discussed
providing garden beds in multiple sizes, parking needs, perimeter
fencing, and water access. For water service, the Board discussed the
potential use of specialized metering or an automatic shutoff system that
would limit water flow after a specified period of time. Once staff has a
preliminary design, the design will be taken bac …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Adjournment
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to approve $1.09M industrial project pay request, rezone parcels
The Bondurant City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on an urban revitalization plan amendment, followed by action on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include approving pay requests for construction projects, rezoning two parcels to industrial districts, and discussing personal transportation device regulations. The agenda also includes a closed session for property acquisition and litigation.
- Pay request No. 2 to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1: $1,087,386.10
- Pay Request No. 10 to Core Construction for The Station Project: $180,469.18
- Purchase of four new vehicles and brush truck upfitting: not to exceed $250,176.97
- Public hearings on rezoning Parcel 7923.01.100.001 to M-1 and Parcel 7923.02.200.002 to M-2 on August 31
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Bondurant Urban Revitalization Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with $1.6M in payments and new vehicle purchases
The Bondurant City Council approved a consent agenda including pay requests for The Station and SE Industrial projects, a grant agreement for the District Corridor Trail, and purchase of four vehicles and brush truck upfitting. They also approved a site plan, adopted an amended Urban Revitalization Plan, and passed first readings of two ordinances. The meeting ended early when a quorum was lost during closed session.
- Approved consent agenda including $180,469.18 pay request for The Station Project (3-0)
- Approved $1,087,386.10 pay request for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of four new vehicles and brush truck upfitting up to $250,176.97 (3-0)
- Approved site plan for 2340 Hubbell Avenue, SW (3-0)
- Adopted amended Urban Revitalization Plan (3-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 27, Board of Adjustment (3-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 230 for Urban Revitalization Area (3-0)
- Moved into closed session for property acquisition and litigation (3-0)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
17, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Guests requesting to address …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 17, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council
Member Dennis Lyman
Absent:
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Library Director
Michell Klinker-Feld, City Attorney Matt Brick,
City Planner Isaac Pezley, Assistant City
Administrator Jene Jess, City Attorney Jason
Palmer
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to amend the agenda by removing
items #5a and #9a. Vote on Motion 3-0. Motion carried. Motion by Cox,
seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on
Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
a.
Greater Des Moines Partnership Presentation
Removed.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or c …
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260817-288. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the first reading of O- 260817-215. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260817-289. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve the first reading of O- 260817-216. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Move into Closed Session at 06:32 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Bondurant P&Z to consider two industrial rezones and a site plan
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to rezone two parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1) and Medium Industrial (M-2), respectively. They will also consider a resolution recommending approval of a site plan for 2340 Hubbell Avenue SW. The meeting includes standard agenda items like approval of minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing and resolution PZ-260813-26 to rezone Parcel 7923.01.100.001 from A-1 to M-1
- Public hearing and resolution PZ-260813-27 to rezone Parcel 7923.02.200.002 from A-1 to M-2
- Resolution PZ-260813-28 considering site plan approval for 2340 Hubbell Avenue SW
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 13, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
13, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. July 9, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing — Considering request to rezone Parcel 7923.01.100.001
from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Limited Industrial (M-1) District.
b. Resolution PZ-260813-26 — Considering request to rezone Parcel
7923.01.100.001 from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Limited
Industrial (M-1) District.
c. Public Hearing — Considering request to rezone Parcel 7923.02.200.002
from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Medium Industrial (M-2) District.
d. Resolution PZ-260813-27 — Considering request to rezone Parcel
7923.02.200.002 from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Medium
Industrial (M-2) District.
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to hold hearings on annexation, rezoning, and Truman Drive project
The Bondurant City Council will hold public hearings on the voluntary McCleary annexation, the Truman Drive NE Phase 2 street assessment, and a rezoning request for Parcel 7922.05.100.003. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including land acquisitions, construction pay requests, and a resolution setting a public hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan amendment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Public hearing on voluntary annexation (McCleary) near Mitchellville and Altoona
- Public hearing on rezoning Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1)
- Resolution approving land acquisition along Mud Creek Corridor from GHOLDS LLC for $102,800
- Pay request no. 1 to Thorpe Contracting LLC for SE Trunk Sewer Project: $110,024.59
- Resolution selecting Henkel Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Silo Commons
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✓ Decided: City Council approves McCleary annexation and Silo Commons manager
The City Council approved the voluntary annexation of the McCleary property and selected Henkel Construction as the manager for the Silo Commons Project. Council also approved several infrastructure pay requests and rezoned a parcel to Limited Industrial. A public hearing was held for the Truman Drive NE Phase 2 street assessment.
- Approved 100% voluntary annexation of McCleary property (5-0)
- Selected Henkel Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Silo Commons Project (5-0)
- Approved preliminary resolution of necessity for Truman Drive NE Phase 2 improvements (5-0)
- Amended Future Land Use Map for Parcel 7922.05.100.003 to Business Park/Limited Industrial (5-0)
- Rezoned Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural to Limited Industrial (5-0)
- Approved $110,024.59 pay request to Thorpe Contracting LLC for SE Trunk Sewer Project (5-0)
- Approved $94,832.63 pay request to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements (5-0)
- Denied sponsorship request from ChildServe for Clinical Ladder Celebration (5-0)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 3, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
3, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 3, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Concil Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Maggie Murray, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City
Engineer David Fliehler, Planning & Zoning
Commission Member Brian Clayton
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
Polk County Sheriff's Deputy announced that the Polk County Sheriff's
Office will host National Night Out tomorrow, August 4, 2026, and
encouraged the community to attend the free event promoting
neighborhood engagement and positive relationships with law
enforcement.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-268. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-269. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-270. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260803-271. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the first and second reading, and approve the third and final reading of O-260803-214. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to move into Closed at 07:14 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to award $6.5 million water and sanitary project contract
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a vicious dog determination and vote on several infrastructure payments and grant applications.
- Contract award for Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project to Boomerang Corp. for $6,514,331.40
- Payment of $505,690.43 to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1 Project
- Payment of $14,412.92 to Ryan Companies for Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project
- Community Betterment Grant Agreement with Prairie Meadows for $10,000 for District Corridor Trail, Phase 1
- Public hearing regarding Vicious Dog Determination for an incident at 717 Elizabeth Lane
infrastructurecontractszoningpublic-safetygrants
✓ Decided: Council awards $6.5M water transmission and force main contract
The Bondurant City Council approved a $6,514,331.40 contract with Boomerang Corp. for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a BMX track discussion, a vicious dog determination, and several other items. The meeting included a public hearing where a dog was declared vicious and ordered to be securely confined with additional conditions.
- Approved $6,514,331.40 contract with Boomerang Corp. for Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 18 items (4-0)
- Determined dog at 717 Elizabeth Lane as vicious and imposed confinement and other conditions
- Approved purchase of new Heart Monitor and Lucas device (4-0)
- Approved artist contract with Yanoe x Zoueh for Grain Silo Mural Project (4-0)
- Adopted Abandoned or Junk Motor Vehicle policy (4-0)
- Moved into closed session for property acquisition and litigation discussion (4-0)
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than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 20, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 20,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Guests requesting to address the City …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 20, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member
Dennis Lyman
Absent: Council Member Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, City Attorney David Brick,
Planning & Community Development Director
Maggie Murray, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder,
Public Works Director John Horton, Library
Director Michell Klinker-Feld, City Planner
Isaac Pezley, City Engineer David Fliehler,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to amend the agenda by removing
items #6p and #8c. Vote on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Motion by Cox,
seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
5. Guests requesting to address the City Council
Jarad Cherniss, 4310 SW 26th Street, Des Moines, addressed the
Council regarding the potential development of a USA BMX-sanctioned
track in Bondurant. Mr. Cherniss, a BMX coach affiliated with 80/35 BMX
in Des Moines, presented the benefits of establishing a local BMX
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260720-249. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve R-260720-250. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260720-251. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260720-252. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Move into Closed Session at 07:32 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Board will consider private plantings on parkland and lease updates
The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will vote on a private planting request for parkland. The board will also discuss an update on "The Station" project and review lease agreements for the sports complex. Routine items such as roll call, approval of the May 21, 2026 minutes, and agenda finalization are also on the agenda.
- Private Plantings on Parkland (action item)
- "The Station" Update (discussion item)
- Sports Complex Lease Agreements (discussion item)
- Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes (approval)
parksrecreationplantingleaseupdates
✓ Decided: Board adopts policy on private plantings on parkland
The board approved the May 21, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It adopted a new policy governing private plantings on parkland with a 5‑0 vote. The board also directed staff to research lease options for the sports complex and adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adopted private plantings on parkland policy (5-0)
- Directed staff to research sports complex lease process (decision)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
JULY 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
a. -Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7. Action Items
a. - Private Plantings on Parkland
8. Discussion Items -
a. -The Station Update
b. -Sports Complex Lease Agreements
9. Reports and Comments:
a. -Staff Reports & Comments
10. Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
July 16, 2026
1. Roll Call
Present: Marian Collison, Emily Karwoski, Seth
Williams, Aaron Rasmussen, Mike Mackin
Absent: Nic Robinson
City Officials
Present:
Parks & Recreation Director, Katie Klus
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Chair Karwoski called the meeting to order at and declared a quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Collison, to approve 5/21/26
minutes. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
a. -Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Collison, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve agenda. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
None.
7. Action Items
a. - Private Plantings on Parkland
Motion by Williams, seconded by Rasmussen, to develop a policy
regarding private plantings on parkland. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion
carried.
8. Discussion Items -
a. -The Station Update
Staff reported that offices, restrooms, and the conference room
audiovisual installation at the Station are complete. Work continues on
the remaining AV build-out and a few minor IT items. A Chamber of
Commerce event was successfully held at the Station on 7/15/26,
generating positive feedback, with additional Chamber events already
scheduled. Staff also reported strong interest in facility rentals, which will
begin on Sept. 1. An RFQ for event cleaning servic …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission considers McCleary annexation and industrial rezoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the McCleary Annexation. The body will also consider changing the land use map and rezoning Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from agricultural to limited industrial.
- Public hearing and recommended approval of the McCleary Annexation
- Proposed Future Land Use Map amendment for Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from residential to Business Park/Limited Industrial
- Proposed rezoning of Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1)
annexationzoningland-useindustrial
200 2nd Street NE , City of Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 9, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 9,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. June 11, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing - Considering recommended approval of the McCleary
Annexation, a 100% voluntary annexation request located within two
miles of the city limits of both the City of Mitchellville and the City of
Altoona
b. RESOLUTION PZ-260709-23 - Considering recommended approval of
the McCleary Annexation, a 100% voluntary annexation request located
within two miles of the city limits of both the City of Mitchellville and the
City of Altoona
c. Public Hearing - Considering request to amend the Future Land Use Map
from Medium-Density and High-Density Residential to Business
Park/Limited Industrial on Parce 7922.05.100.003.
d. Res …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 15:30
General
Bondurant City Council to hold strategic planning session
The City Council will meet for a special and strategic session. The primary focus of the meeting is a goal setting workshop for the City of Bondurant.
- City of Bondurant Goal Setting Workshop
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✓ Decided: Bondurant City Council held a strategic planning workshop
The City Council conducted a goal setting workshop facilitated by Chris Shires of Confluence. The session focused on the city's accomplishments, long-term vision, and future strategic priorities.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
500 Campus Drive, SE, Bondurant
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The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or [email protected], no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL & STRATEGIC MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 7, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special & Strategic Meeting of the City Council will be held at 3:30 PM
on July 7, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said
meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Guests requesting to address the City Co …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Assistant City Administrator
Jene Jess, Parks & Recreation Director Katie
Klus, Finance Director Craig Marshman,
Planning & Community Development Director
Maggie Murray, Library Director Michell
Klinker-Feld, Public Works Director John
Horton, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 03:45 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
4. Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
5. Strategic Planning Session
a. City of Bondurant Goal Setting Workshop Agenda
Mayor Elrod welcomed Council and staff to the City of Bondurant Goal
Setting Workshop and provided opening remarks regarding the purpose
of the strategic planning session. Chris Shires of Confluence moderated
the workshop, facilitating discussion on the City's accomplishments and
progress toward previous goals, long-term vision, future opportunities
and challenges, strategic priorities, and potential goals to guide fut …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers $9.68 million contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project. The meeting includes several zoning ordinances and numerous project pay requests. Council will also discuss repairs to the 78th Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
- Contract award for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project to Alliance Paving LLC for $9,681,664.64
- Third readings of zoning ordinances for Parcel 2026-43 (C-2), Parcel 2026-44 (C-2), and 1920 2nd Street, NE (M-2)
- Public hearing date of August 3, 2026, for the McCleary Annexation
- Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant Agreement of $100,000 for the Chichaqua Valley Trail East Project
- Pay Application No. 9 to Core Construction for The Station Project in the amount of $312,559.66
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✓ Decided: Council awards $9.68M contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements
The City Council approved a major road reconstruction project and authorized repairs to the 78th Street sanitary sewer lift station. Additionally, several routine items including zoning ordinances and various pay requests were passed via consent agenda.
- Approved $9,681,664.64 contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 to Alliance Paving LLC (3-0)
- Approved repairs to the 78th Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including zoning ordinances and multiple project pay requests (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or [email protected], no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 6, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 6,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed belo …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 6, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Angela
McKenzie, Council Member Matt Sillanpaa,
Council Member Dennis Lyman
Absent: Council Member Tara Cox, Council Member
Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Finance Director Craig Marshman,
Parks & Recreation Director Katie Klus,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Harbaugh,
Planning & Zoning Commission Member Brian
Clayton, City Attorney Matt Brick
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a. Approval of June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Claims List
c. Applications for Council Approval …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260706-233. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260706-234. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Move into Closed Session at 07:39 PM. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment to consider three zoning variance requests
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider variance requests for two properties. The requests involve setbacks and accessory structure area limits.
- Variance request for 206 Main Street SE regarding side yard setback and cumulative accessory structure area
- Variance request for Parcel 7922-07-200-001 regarding front yard setback along 32nd Street SE
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200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 5:00 PM on June 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing - Consideration of a two-part variance request to Section
179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code, regarding (1) a
reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an accessory structure
and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable cumulative accessory
structure area, for property located at 206 Main Street SE.
b. BA - 260512-01 Case 107 - Consideration of a two-part variance request
to Section 179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code,
regarding (1) a reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an
accessory structure and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable
cumulative accessory structure area, for property located at 206 Main
Street SE.
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🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments13,890 (295,413 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,216/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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6,121
Recorded votes
$18.1M
Annual budget
$39.2M
Debt outstanding
80
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$18.1M
Spending$21.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load VERY-HIGH
Outstanding debt$39.2M
Debt-to-revenue2.17×
Debt-load index86 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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