Bondurant public meetings in 2025

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025. The board will consider discussion items including a survey of The Station and an update on the disc golf program. Action items will be reviewed, and reports on recent events and staff will be presented.

• The Station Survey
• Disc Golf Update
• Merry & Bright Event Report
• Communications & Events Coordinator Report
• City Administrator Report

City Council

The City Council will vote on various infrastructure payments, board appointments for 2026, and a rezoning request at the Certified Timmins Industrial Park. The meeting includes a professional services agreement for a new north/south corridor and a public hearing date for an Urban Renewal Area expansion.

• Professional services agreement with Shive-Hattery for $2,953,000 for 32nd Street, SE and new north/south corridor project
• Rezoning from Limited Industrial (M-1) to Medium Industrial (M-2) at Certified Timmins Industrial Park
• Grant agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines for $50,000 for Grain Silo Mural at Silo Commons
• Two pay requests to Core Construction Services, LLC for $99,024.39 each for The Station renovation
• Extension of the moratorium on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) approvals

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2025. The commission will elect its officers and discuss proposed updates to the city’s zoning code. No other specific actions, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Officers (action item)
• Zoning Code Update Discussion (discussion item)
• Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission (public comment)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 7 and December 1, 2025 minutes, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. Commissioners elected Karen Keeran as Chairperson and Jason Vore as Vice‑Chairperson, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda for Dec 11, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Oct 7 and Dec 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Elected Karen Keeran as Chairperson and Jason Vore as Vice‑Chairperson (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request regarding the Zoning Code. The request seeks to increase the maximum allowable fence height for a street-side yard.

• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution BA-251209-02 for a 6'-tall fence at 200 Bobwhite Avenue SW

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to change the Future Land Use Map for five listed GeoParcels from Business Park/Light Industrial to Industrial. It will also hear a request to rezone the Timmins Industrial Park from the Limited Industrial (M-1) district to the Medium Industrial (M-2) district. These items are listed as Action Items on the December 1, 2025 regular meeting agenda.

• Public Hearing – modify Future Land Use Map for GeoParcels 7922.05.400.005, 7922.05.400.004, 7922.04.300.003, 7922.04.300.002, 7922.04.300.001 from Business Park/Light Industrial to Industrial
• Resolution PZ-251201-34 – same modification of Future Land Use Map for the listed GeoParcels
• Public Hearing – rezoning request for Timmins Industrial Park from Limited Industrial (M-1) to Medium Industrial (M-2)
• Resolution PZ-251201-35 – same rezoning request for Timmins Industrial Park

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two resolutions. Resolution PZ‑251201‑34 modifies the Future Land Use map for five GeoParcels from Business Park/Light Industrial to Industrial. Resolution PZ‑251201‑35 rezones the Timmins Industrial Park from the Limited Industrial (M‑1) district to the Medium Industrial (M‑2) district. Both motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-251201-34 to change Future Land Use map for five GeoParcels (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-251201-35 to rezone Timmins Industrial Park to M-2 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on land use and zoning changes for the Certified Timmins Industrial Park. The body will also approve several construction pay requests and discuss utility rates and zoning code development.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning Certified Timmins Industrial Park (2501 and 2700 Eisenhower Drive) from Limited Industrial to Medium Industrial
• Pay request of $558,617.56 to Manatt’s Inc. for Grain District Lincoln Street Public Improvements
• Pay request of $439,147.64 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Pay request of $309,302.20 to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Drive Project
• Third reading of ordinance rezoning GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from Agricultural to High Density Residential

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It then approved a Future Land Use Map amendment and the first reading of a rezoning ordinance, each by a 5-0 vote. Several contract awards were approved, also by 5-0 votes. Finally, the council voted 3-2 to withdraw from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority effective July 1, 2027.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Future Land Use Map amendment approved (5-0)
• First reading of rezoning ordinance approved (5-0)
• Contract award for BFSD storm sewer project approved (5-0)
• Contract award for Eagle Parking Lot improvements approved (5-0)
• Withdrawal from DART approved (3-2)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a parking lot expansion at 108 Main Street, NE and decisions on the Municipal Water Treatment Plant construction manager.

• Payment of $1,407,708.22 to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project
• Contract award of $266,000 to Graphite Construction Group for the 108 Main Street, NE Parking Lot Project
• Proposed bid award not to exceed $858,395 for The Garden project
• Professional Services Agreement with HR Green for 2nd Street, NE Widening Project up to $349,700.00
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from Agricultural (A-1) to High Density Residential (R-3)

The Bondurant City Council approved its consent agenda items, including several resolutions and ordinances, with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the award of a $266,000 contract to Graphite Construction for the 108 Main Street parking lot project. The council also approved the Garden Project award of up to $858,395 and recommended Story Construction as the construction manager for the municipal water‑treatment plant.

• Approved consent agenda items (including multiple resolutions and ordinances) – 5‑0
• Approved third and final reading of Ordinance O-251117-228 – 5‑0
• Rejected all bids for The Garden Project (Resolution R-251103-321) – 5‑0
• Approved award of The Garden Project bid up to $858,395 (Resolution R-251117-338) – 5‑0
• Awarded 108 Main St parking lot contract to Graphite Construction for $266,000 (Resolution R-251117-339) – 5‑0
• Recommended Story Construction Inc. as CMAR for the municipal water‑treatment plant (Resolution R-251117-340) – 5‑0

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will hold public hearings on several infrastructure projects and a land use map amendment. The body is deciding on a rezoning request for GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 and the adoption of the Pleasantview Park Master Plan.

• Rezoning of GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from Agricultural (A-1) to High Density Residential (R-3)
• Pay request to Manatt’s Inc for Grain District Lincoln St. Public Improvements: $389,755.70
• Pay request to Manatt’s Inc for 2nd Street, NW Widening Project: $375,916.79
• Pay request to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2: $366,353.09
• Pay request to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Dr. Project: $259,975.68

The Bondurant City Council approved a Future Land Use Map amendment changing the parcel to high‑density residential (4‑0). It also approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for the same parcel (4‑0) and adopted the Pleasantview Park Master Plan (4‑0). The council approved several pay requests for city projects and tabled the bids for The Garden Project (4‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda, including multiple pay requests and policy adoptions (4-0)
• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 to high‑density residential (4-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance O-251103-227 changing GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from Agricultural (A-1) to High‑Density Residential (R-3) (4-0)
• Adopted Pleasantview Park Master Plan (4-0)
• Tabled resolution rejecting all bids for The Garden Project (4-0)
• Approved pay request to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 – $366,353.09 (4-0)
• Approved pay request to McAninch Corporation for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 1 – $21,700.16 (4-0)
• Approved pay request to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Dr. Project – $259,975.68 (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board meeting will approve the October 2025 minutes, consider guest comments, and review the Request for Qualifications for the Silo Mural project. The board will also receive reports on the Bondu Spooktacular event and the Communications & Events Coordinator. No final decisions are noted beyond the RFQ discussion.

• Approve October 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss Silo Mural RFQ
• Guest addresses to the board
• Bondu Spooktacular event report
• Communications & Events Coordinator report

The board agreed to recommend the top five applicants from the Silo Mural RFQ—Yanoe X Zoueh, Brightsiders, Heesco, AJ Davis, and Guido Van Helton—to the City Council for approval. The board also recommended Penny Moberly to fill the open Parks and Recreation Board position.

• Recommend top five Silo Mural applicants to City Council (Yanoe X Zoueh, Brightsiders, Heesco, AJ Davis, Guido Van Helton)
• Recommend Penny Moberly for open Parks & Recreation Board seat

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions and contracts, such as a $2,002,397.76 pay request to Ryan Companies for the Emergency Services Facility Project and a $137,500 contract with artist Joshua Wiener for a sculpture. The council will also set public hearing dates for a rezoning request to high‑density residential and for the Mud, Camp, Spring Creeks Greenway Master Plan. Additional action items include approvals for park reconstruction, school site plans, and a new snowplow truck chassis purchase.

• Resolution approving pay request No. 13 to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project ($2,002,397.76)
• Resolution approving contract with artist Joshua Wiener for the Moving Curiously sculpture ($137,500)
• Resolution affixing a public hearing to modify the Future Land Use Map for rezoning to high‑density residential (GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020)
• Resolution approving purchase of a new snowplow truck chassis for FY27
• Public hearing to adopt the Mud, Camp, Spring Creeks Greenway Master Plan

The Bondurant City Council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary School, the site plan for the new elementary school, and adopted the Mud, Camp, Spring Creeks Greenway Master Plan. The council also approved the first reading of a park‑regulations ordinance and a lease for the Bondurant Soccer Club. All actions were approved by vote.

• Consent agenda items approved (4‑0)
• Approved Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary Plat 1 (3‑0)
• Approved Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary School Site Plan (3‑0)
• Adopted Mud, Camp, Spring Creeks Greenway Master Plan (3‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 47, Park Regulations approved (3‑0)
• Approved Bondurant Soccer Club lease (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $8,979.40 pay request to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 (4‑0)
• Approved $137,500 contract with artist Joshua Wiener for Moving Curiously sculpture (4‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will discuss several policy updates, including new rules for neighborhood parks and courts. They will also review a master plan for Pleasantview Park and consider adjustments to the facility/program refund policy. Additionally, the board will conduct interviews for an open Parks & Recreation Board position.

• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Board position
• Adjustment to Facility/Program Refund Policy
• Recommendation to adopt Neighborhood Park Rules, Volleyball Court Rules, and Basketball/Pickleball Court Rules
• Recommendation of approval of Pleasantview Park Master Plan
• Review and recommendation of Ordinance updating Park Regulations

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to promote Vice Chair Emily Karwoski to Chair. The board also approved the September 2025 minutes and removed item #2 from the Facility/Program Refund Policy. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Promoted Emily Karwoski to Board Chair
• Approved September 2025 minutes
• Removed item #2 from Facility/Program Refund Policy

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will review several resolutions and public hearings. Items include preliminary and final plats for the Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary school and its site plan. The commission will also hear requests to modify the Future Land Use Map and to rezone a parcel from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3). A zoning code update will be discussed as a discussion item.

• Resolution PZ-251007-30 – consideration of Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary Plat 1 preliminary and final plats
• Resolution PZ-251007-31 – consideration of Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District Elementary site plan
• Public hearing – request to modify Future Land Use Map for GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 to high‑density residential
• Public hearing – request to rezone GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3)
• Resolution PZ-251007-33 – consideration of the rezoning request for GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved four resolutions, each unanimously (7‑0‑0). The resolutions adopt the Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary school plat and site plan, amend the future land‑use map for GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020, and rezone that parcel from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3) with a condition that development be single‑family or bi‑attached. All actions were taken with no dissenting votes.

• Approved Resolution PZ-251007-30 for Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary plat (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-251007-31 for Bondurant‑Farrar Elementary site plan (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-251007-32 to amend future land‑use map to high‑density residential (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-251007-33 rezoning GeoParcel 8022.30.200.020 from A‑1 to R‑3, contingent on single‑family or bi‑attached development (7-0-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a rezoning of a parcel to high‑density residential, several resolutions for public‑works projects, and multiple pay requests. Among the pay requests is a $1,244,614.57 payment to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project. The council will also discuss a possible request for proposals to relocate a dwelling at 601 Lincoln Street, NE, and hold a closed‑session on property acquisition and potential litigation.

• Third‑reading ordinance rezoning Parcel 8022-30-200-021 from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3)
• Resolution setting a public hearing date for the Mud, Camp, Spring Creeks Greenway Master Plan
• Resolution establishing a connection fee district payment plan for 1920 2nd Street, NE
• Resolution approving pay request $569,328.72 to Alliance Construction for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Resolution approving pay request $1,244,614.57 to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project

The Bondurant City Council approved its agenda and a large consent agenda that included a rezoning from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3). The council also approved a resolution to issue a Request for Proposals to relocate a dwelling at 601 Lincoln Street NE. Additional approvals covered several construction pay requests and change orders. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session period and adjournment.

• Approved meeting agenda – vote 4-0
• Approved consent agenda, including rezoning parcel 8022-30-200-021 to high‑density residential (R‑3) – vote 5-0
• Approved pay request no. 10 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 ($569,328.72) – vote 5-0
• Approved change order No. 1 to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Dr. Project ($7,700) – vote 5-0
• Approved pay request no. 2 to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Dr. Project ($384,417.79) – vote 5-0
• Approved resolution to issue RFP for relocating dwelling at 601 Lincoln Street NE – vote 5-0
• Moved to closed session to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation – vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several financial resolutions. A key item is the second‑reading ordinance to rezone parcel 8022-30-200-021 from the Agricultural (A‑1) District to the High‑Density Residential (R‑3) District. The council will also vote on multiple pay requests for construction and infrastructure projects totaling over $250,000. Additional discussion will cover a sidewalk gap issue and an extension of the city’s water revenue loan maturity date.

• Ordinance rezoning Parcel 8022-30-200-021 from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3)
• Resolution approving pay request $85,606.82 to Sternquist Construction for the BFSD Truman Drive Project
• Resolution approving pay request $100,372.25 to Con‑Struct Inc. for the NE Jorie Way Drainage Improvements Project
• Resolution approving pay request $32,200 to Clouser Plumbing for additional work on the Grain District Lincoln Street Public Improvements Project
• Resolution approving $10,548.16 for street lighting along 2nd Street, NW from Mallard Pointe Dr. NW to Franklin St. SW

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a rezoning from Agricultural (A‑1) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3) and several pay requests. A resolution extending the maturity date of the city’s water revenue loan was also approved. The meeting then moved to closed session and was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including rezoning Parcel 8022-30-200-021 to R‑3 (3-0)
• Approved $85,606.82 pay request to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Drive Project (3-0)
• Approved $100,372.25 pay request to Con‑Struct Inc. for NE Jorie Way Drainage Improvements (3-0)
• Approved $32,200 pay request to Clouser Plumbing for Grain District Lincoln Street improvements (3-0)
• Approved $10,548.16 street lighting addition on 2nd St. NW (3-0)
• Approved $29,850 quote for city‑wide roadway restriping to Quality Striping Inc. (3-0)
• Approved resolution extending water revenue loan maturity date (R‑250915‑273) (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will interview candidates for parks and recreation positions. The board will also discuss temporary lighting for the Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex Soccer Fields and a lease extension for the Bondurant Soccer Club.

• Wolf Creek Basketball/Pickleball Court neighborhood presentation
• Interviews for Parks and Recreation candidates
• Temporary lights at Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex Soccer Fields
• Bondurant Soccer Club lease extension consideration
• Grain Silo Art RFQ and public art policy discussion

The board approved the August 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda. It adopted a public art policy, approved the location and installation of the Eye of Imagination artwork, and approved the Grain Silo Art request for proposals. The board also recommended limiting temporary soccer‑field lights after 10 p.m., reached consensus to extend or create a new long‑term lease for the Bondurant Soccer Club, and recommended Mike Mackin for City Council approval to fill a vacant Parks & Recreation seat.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (motion by Karwoski, seconded by Collison)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Karwoski, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Adopted public art policy (motion by Williams, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Authorized location and installation of Eye of Imagination (motion by Williams, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Approved Grain Silo Art request for proposals (motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Williams)
• Recommended limiting temporary lights at the soccer fields to after 10 p.m. and directing them downward
• Reached consensus to extend or create a new long‑term lease for the Bondurant Soccer Club
• Recommended Mike Mackin for City Council approval to fill the vacant Parks & Recreation position

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will vote on approving pay requests and change orders for the Civic Campus, Grain District, and Emergency Services Facility projects. The council also plans to award a contract for The Station renovation and hold public hearings on zoning changes and a right-of-way vacation.

• Award contract for The Station renovation to Core Construction ($2,844,299)
• Approve pay request for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 ($996,607.20)
• Approve pay request for Bondurant Emergency Services Facility ($1,088,803.64)
• Public hearing on rezoning Parcel 8022-30-200-021 to High-Density Residential
• Public hearing on vacating Lincoln Street, NE right-of-way in the Grain District

The Bondurant City Council approved its consent agenda and then awarded the contract for The Station renovation to Core Construction for $2,844,299 (5‑0). It also approved a curfew‑hour adjustment for Homecoming Week (4‑1), amended the Future Land Use Map to allow high‑density residential on Parcel 8022‑30‑200‑021 (5‑0), rezoned the same parcel from Agricultural to high‑density residential (5‑0), and approved the disposition of the vacated Lincoln Street NE right‑of‑way (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Awarded The Station contract to Core Construction for $2,844,299 (5‑0)
• Adjusted Homecoming Week curfew hours (4‑1)
• Amended Future Land Use Map for Parcel 8022‑30‑200‑021 to high‑density residential (5‑0)
• Rezoned Parcel 8022‑30‑200‑021 from Agricultural (A‑1) to high‑density residential (R‑3) (5‑0)
• Approved disposition and conveyance of vacated Lincoln Street NE right‑of‑way (5‑0)
• Approved pay request No. 9 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for $996,607.20 (5‑0)
• Approved change order No. 1 for Grain District Lincoln St. improvements for $13,762.21 (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss updates regarding Pleasantview Park. The board will also review reports on the Bondu Blues, Brews, and BBQ event.

• Discussion of Pleasantview Park updates
• Bondu Blues, Brews, and BBQ Event Report

The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and approved the agenda for the August 21, 2025 session. The board heard updates from the Bondurant Soccer Club and a master‑plan presentation for Pleasantview Park, offering recommendations but taking no formal action. No vote tallies were recorded for the approvals.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved meeting agenda (vote tally not recorded)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and resolutions, such as engineering services for a Grant Street North sidewalk and parking lot agreements with DeepV PLLC. A separate resolution will approve a $232,322.21 payment to Ball Team, LLC for Phase 2 of the Bondurant City Park reconstruction. Council members will also discuss a request for qualifications for the municipal water treatment facility, a curfew‑hours ordinance for Homecoming Week, and a site plan for 1920 2nd Street, NE.

• Resolution approving a $13,500 professional services agreement with Shive‑Hattery for Grant Street North sidewalk design
• Resolution approving amended Parking Lot Cost Share Development Agreement and Public Parking Easement with DeepV PLLC for 106/108 Main Street expansion
• Resolution approving pay request no. 8 to Ball Team, LLC for Bondurant City Park Reconstruction Phase 2 in the amount of $232,322.21
• Resolution approving an amendment to the Shive‑Hattery professional services agreement, not to exceed $23,400, for additional site testing
• Discussion of Request for Qualifications for CMaR for the Bondurant Municipal Water Treatment Facility

The council approved moving forward with a Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk delivery method for the new municipal water treatment facility (4‑0). It also amended a curfew ordinance to apply only during Homecoming week and approved a site‑plan for 1920 2nd Street NE. The consent agenda items, including a $232,322.21 payment for Phase 2 of the city park reconstruction, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Request for Qualifications for CMaR model for new municipal water treatment facility (4‑0)
• Amended Homecoming Week curfew ordinance to apply only during that week (3‑1)
• Approved first reading of the Homecoming curfew ordinance amendment (3‑1)
• Approved site‑plan for 1920 2nd Street NE screened outdoor storage (4‑0)
• Approved $232,322.21 payment to Ball Team, LLC for City Park Reconstruction Phase 2 (consent agenda)
• Approved $13,500 professional services agreement with Shive‑Hattery for Grant Street North sidewalk design (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Shive‑Hattery agreement up to $23,400 for additional site testing (consent agenda)
• Set public hearing dates for land‑use map amendment and rezoning of Parcel 8022‑30‑200‑021 (consent agenda)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will consider rezoning a parcel from Agricultural to High-Density Residential and amending the Future Land Use Map for 8022-30-200-021. The body will also review a plat of survey for 10638 NE 80th Street and a site plan for 1920 2nd Street NE.

• Resolution PZ-250814-26: Plat of Survey for 10638 NE 80th Street
• Resolution PZ-250814-27: Amend Future Land Use Map for 8022-30-200-021
• Resolution PZ-250814-28: Rezoning 8022-30-200-021 to High-Density Residential
• Resolution PZ-250814-29: Site Plan for 1920 2nd Street NE
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 8022-30-200-021 from Agricultural (A-1) to High-Density Residential (R-3)

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission held a virtual meeting with public hearings on a future land‑use map amendment and a rezoning request for Parcel 8022‑30‑200‑021, and reviewed a site plan for 1920 2nd Street NE. Commissioners discussed bulk‑regulation issues for single‑family districts and other development topics. No votes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, such as payments for construction projects and a moratorium on accessory dwelling units. A public hearing will be held on vacating part of Lincoln Street, NE right‑of‑way in the Grain District. The council will also discuss a $30,000 irrigation funding request from the Bondurant Soccer Club.

• Resolution approving $406,372.28 payment to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Resolution approving $94,179.40 payment to Manatt’s Inc for the 2nd St. NW Widening Project
• Resolution approving moratorium on Accessory Dwelling Units pending updated Zoning Code
• Public hearing on vacation of portions of Lincoln Street, NE right‑of‑way in the Grain District
• Resolution endorsing grant application to Iowa REAP program for Pleasantview Park development

The council approved the amended agenda, removing items #6l and #6m, and then adopted the full consent agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution R‑250804‑237, vacating portions of the Lincoln Street, NE right‑of‑way in the Grain District, again 4‑0. Council members agreed to allocate $10,000 over two years toward the Bondurant Soccer Club’s irrigation project, with a pending formal resolution. The meeting concluded with motions to enter closed session and to adjourn, each passing unanimously.

• Removed items #6l and #6m from agenda (4‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑250804‑237 vacating Lincoln Street right‑of‑way (4‑0)
• Agreed to allocate $10,000 for soccer park irrigation (resolution pending)
• Moved into closed session (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider several resolutions, including large payment requests for city projects and updates to city ordinances. Items include pay requests for the Emergency Services Facility, City Park Phase 2, and professional services agreements for infrastructure improvements. A public hearing will be held on the Garden Project contract award. The council will also review site plans and ordinance amendments related to parking and splash park hours.

• Approve pay request No. 10 to Ryan Companies for the Emergency Services Facility Project – $1,323,697.57
• Approve change order No. 3 to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 reconstruction – $13,374.00
• Approve pay request No. 7 to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 reconstruction – $356,200.84
• Approve professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm for Truman Drive Phase 2 improvements – up to $158,400
• Public hearing on the Garden Project plans, specifications, estimate, and contract award

The Bondurant City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several financial resolutions, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved site plans for The Station at 101 Grant Street North and for Bondurant Storage Phase II, each by 5‑0. An ordinance setting splash pad operating hours to 10 a.m.–9 p.m. for the May‑September season was adopted unanimously, as was a parking ordinance creating a no‑parking zone on Lincoln Street SE. The Garden Project public hearing noted no bids were received and the project will be rebid.

• Approved consent agenda (including multiple resolutions) – vote 5‑0
• Approved site plan for The Station at 101 Grant Street North – vote 5‑0
• Approved site plan for Bondurant Storage Phase II – vote 5‑0
• Approved ordinance establishing splash pad hours 10 a.m.–9 p.m., May 1–Sept 30 – vote 5‑0
• Approved ordinance creating No Parking Zone on Lincoln Street SE between 2nd and 3rd St – vote 5‑0
• Approved change order No. 3 to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 ($13,374.00) – vote 5‑0
• Approved pay request No. 7 to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 ($356,200.84) – vote 5‑0
• Approved pay request No. 10 to Ryan Companies for Emergency Services Facility ($1,323,697.57) – vote 5‑0

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss direction for Pleasantview Park and set splash pad operating hours. It will consider a Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for $29,500 to provide conceptual design services for Bluejay Landing Park. The meeting also includes routine reports and guest comments.

• Discussion and direction for Pleasantview Park
• Setting splash pad hours
• Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for $29,500 for Bluejay Landing Park design

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the June 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0) and the meeting agenda (vote 4‑0). It also approved splash pad operating hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May through September (vote 4‑0). The professional services agreement for Bluejay Landing Park was discussed, and staff will explore alternative design options; no vote was taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved splash pad hours 10a-8p May‑Sept (4-0)
• Professional services agreement for Bluejay Landing Park discussed; staff to explore alternatives (no decision)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several site plans and land adjustments. The body is deciding on resolutions regarding specific property developments and a right-of-way vacation.

• Site Plan for The Station at 101 Grant Street North (Resolution PZ-250612-20)
• Vacation of a portion of the Lincoln Street NW right-of-way in the Grain District (Resolution PZ-250710-23)
• Plat of Survey to create Parcel '2025-90' in McCleary Meadows Industrial Park (Resolution PZ-250710-24)
• Site Plan for Bondurant Storage Phase II (Resolution PZ-250710-25)

On July 10, 2025, the Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 12, 2025 minutes. The commission unanimously approved four planning resolutions: a site plan for The Station at 101 Grant Street North, a right-of-way vacation for Lincoln Street NE in the Grain District, a plat of survey creating Parcel 2025‑90 in McCleary Meadows Industrial Park, and a site plan for Bondurant Storage Phase II. All motions passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda – vote 7-0-0
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Resolution PZ-250612-20 (The Station site plan) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Resolution PZ-250710-23 (vacate Lincoln St NE right-of-way) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Resolution PZ-250710-24 (Plat of Survey for Parcel 2025-90) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Resolution PZ-250710-25 (Bondurant Storage Phase II site plan) – vote 7-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 7-0-0

Board of Adjustment

The Bondurant Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a variance under Section 177.02.1 of the Zoning Code to increase the maximum allowable fence height to 6 feet for a property at 1001 Westridge Street SW. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the agenda, approval of the August 13, 2024 minutes, and election of officers.

• Public hearing on variance request to increase fence height to 6 ft at 1001 Westridge St SW
• Resolution BA-250708-01 to consider the same fence‑height variance
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of Board of Adjustment officers
• Approval of the meeting agenda

City Council

The Bondurant City Council meeting on July 7, 2025 will address a public hearing and first‑reading ordinance to rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from the Conservancy (U‑1) district to the Limited Industrial (M‑1) district. The council will also consider a resolution to award a $2,213,451.84 contract to Sternquist for improvements on Truman Drive NE. Additional items on the consent agenda include payment approvals for the Water Tower Project ($320,457.33), Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 ($416,548.86), and a $28,742.00 stormwater contract for Eagle Park/5th Ct. NW. The agenda includes a discussion of a CMaR model for the water‑treatment plant and an ordinance amendment to create a no‑parking zone on Lincoln Street SE.

• Public hearing and first‑reading ordinance to rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 to Limited Industrial (M‑1)
• Resolution approving $2,213,451.84 contract to Sternquist for Truman Drive NE improvements
• Resolution approving $320,457.33 pay request to Gerard Tank & Steel for Water Tower Project
• Resolution approving $416,548.86 pay request to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Resolution awarding $28,742.00 contract to James Construction LLC for Eagle Park/5th Ct. NW stormwater improvements

The Bondurant City Council approved a $2,213,451.84 contract for the Truman Drive NE project and voted 4‑0 to rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from a Conservancy (U‑1) district to a Limited Industrial (M‑1) district. The council also adopted a parking‑restriction amendment and approved several pay requests and contract awards, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple pay requests and reimbursements (4‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from U‑1 Conservancy to M‑1 Limited Industrial (4‑0)
• Approved contract for Truman Drive NE to Sternquist for $2,213,451.84 (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to parking regulations prohibiting parking on Lincoln Street SE between 2nd and 3rd Street SE (4‑0)
• Approved pay request No. 11 to Gerard Tank & Steel for Water Tower Project $320,457.33 (4‑0)
• Approved pay request No. 7 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 $416,548.86 (4‑0)
• Approved contract award to James Construction LLC for Eagle Park/5th Ct. NW Stormwater Improvements $28,742.00 (4‑0)
• Approved reimbursement to The 101 LLC for asbestos abatement up to $166,915 (4‑0)

General

The Bondurant City Council will meet to approve a $993,212 purchase of fire trucks and a $9,500 contract for park design. The body will also authorize a $210,000 grant for the Silo Commons and approve an energy efficiency agreement for the Event Center.

• Resolution approving purchase of Two Triple Combination Fire Trucks ($993,212)
• Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with Confluence ($9,500)
• Resolution authorizing execution of Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant Agreement ($210,000)
• Resolution approving Energy Efficiency Incentive Agreement with MidAmerican Energy
• First Reading of Ordinance amending parking regulations on Lincoln Street SE

The Bondurant City Council approved a $993,212 purchase of two triple‑combination fire trucks and a $9,500 professional services agreement for park design. It also approved a $210,000 grant agreement for Silo Commons construction, an energy‑efficiency incentive agreement for the Parks and Recreation Event Center, and the first reading of a parking‑regulation amendment. The council moved into a closed session and then adjourned, with all votes 4‑0.

• Approved purchase of two fire trucks for $993,212 (4-0)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Confluence for $9,500 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of parking‑regulation amendment (4-0)
• Authorized Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant Agreement securing $210,000 for Silo Commons (4-0)
• Approved Energy Efficiency Incentive Agreement with MidAmerican Energy for the Event Center (4-0)
• Moved into Closed Session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

General

The Bondurant City Council will hold a special meeting to address action items. The primary focus of the meeting is the consideration of a resolution regarding a specific plat.

• Resolution considering the Featherstone Plat 3 Final Plat

The Bondurant City Council approved the meeting agenda (4‑0) and entered a closed session (4‑0). It voted to table Resolution R‑250619‑198 concerning the Featherstone Plat 3 Final Plat until the Iowa DOT addresses identified deficiencies (4‑0). The council then adjourned the meeting (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Moved into closed session (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution R-250619-198 on Featherstone Plat 3 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss several park improvement projects, including disc golf installation, natural fencing at City Park, and a garden installation at Lake Petocka.

• Approval of March minutes
• Natural Fencing at City Park (Action Item)
• Disc Golf Installation (Summer/Fall) (Discussion)
• Garden Installation at Lake Petocka (Artocka Loop) (Discussion)
• PIEowa Documentary Discussion and Update (Discussion)

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the March meeting minutes and approved the agenda. It also agreed to recommend a natural fence of native grasses at City Park to keep basketballs and equipment from entering the adjacent street. No other actions were decided; discussion items were noted for future follow‑up.

• Approved March meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Recommended natural fence at City Park (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider several consent agenda resolutions, including professional services agreements, bond purchase agreements, and a rezoning request. It will also hold public hearings on the Garden project, the Truman Drive infrastructure project, and a parcel rezoning. Additional action items include approving a contract for the Grain District Public Improvements Project and a fireworks permit application.

• Resolution approving a $105,600 design services agreement with Shive‑Hattery for the Chichaqua Valley Trail East Extension
• Resolution ratifying a $10,225,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bond (Series 2025A) and its tax levy
• Resolution ratifying a $34,255,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bond (Series 2025B) and its tax levy
• Resolution awarding the Grain District Public Improvements Project contract to Manatts Inc for $1,950,334.85
• Public hearing to rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from the Conservancy (U‑1) District

The Bondurant City Council approved its consent agenda, which included ratifying two bond purchase agreements for $10,225,000 and $34,255,000 in general‑obligation corporate purpose bonds. The council also approved the award of the Grain District Public Improvements Project contract to Manatts Inc. for $1,950,334.85, a fireworks permit, and an amended site plan for the Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution R-250616-178 ratifying $10,225,000 bond purchase (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-179 ratifying $34,255,000 bond purchase (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-197 awarding Grain District contract to Manatts Inc. for $1,950,334.85 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-196 fireworks permit application (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-195 amended site plan for school district baseball/softball/tennis development (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-176 Professional Design Services Agreement with Shive‑Hattery for $105,600 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-183 tax‑abatement eligibility for T12 Distillery Project (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-250616-194 Workforce Training and Economic Development Grant Agreement with Des Moines Area Community College (5‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from the Conservancy (U‑1) district to the Limited Industrial (M‑1) district. The commission will also consider a resolution to amend the site plan for the Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District’s baseball, softball and tennis facilities, and a fireworks permit application for Iowa Fireworks. Additionally, the commission will discuss updates to the residential districts in the zoning code.

• Public hearing – rezoning Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from Conservancy (U‑1) to Limited Industrial (M‑1) district
• Resolution PZ-250612-19 – rezone Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from Conservancy (U‑1) to Limited Industrial (M‑1) district
• Resolution PZ-250612-21 – amend site plan for Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District baseball, softball and tennis development
• Resolution PZ-250612-22 – fireworks permit application for Iowa Fireworks
• Discussion item – Zoning Code Update: Residential Districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the agenda and May 8 minutes. It then approved a rezoning of Parcel 7923.01.200.024 from Conservancy (U‑1) to Limited Industrial (M‑1). The commission also approved an amended site plan for the Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District sports complex and a fireworks permit for Iowa Fireworks, each with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 7923.01.200.024 to Limited Industrial (M‑1) (6-0-0)
• Approved amended site plan for Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District sports facilities (6-0-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Iowa Fireworks (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $469,935.55 pay request for Civic Campus Phase 2 and a $105,655.00 contract for the NE Jorie Way Drainage Improvements. It will also take third‑reading ordinances establishing multiple new water‑connection fee districts. Public hearings will be held on a rezoning request for 101 Grant Street and on the proposed Truman Drive NE Phase 1 street assessment.

• Resolution approving a $469,935.55 pay request to Alliance Construction Group for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Resolution awarding a $105,655.00 contract to Con-Struct Inc. for the NE Jorie Way Drainage Improvements Project
• Third‑reading Ordinance O-250505-206 to establish the 2nd Street NE Water Connection Fee District
• Public hearing on rezoning 101 Grant Street from General Commercial (C‑2) to Central Business (C‑4)
• Public hearing on the proposed Truman Drive NE Phase 1 Street Assessment

The council voted 5-0 to approve the rezoning of 101 Grant Street North from General Commercial (C-2) to Central Business (C-4). It also adopted a resolution declaring the preliminary necessity for Truman Drive NE Phase 1 street improvements and approved updates to the Shelter Reservation Fee Structure. Several ordinances were passed, including amendments to the Consumer Fireworks Sellers Permit, Fireworks regulations, Park Regulations, and the Hotel and Motel Tax. The consent agenda, which included payments and contract awards, was approved unanimously.

• Amended agenda item #7h to #9h (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $469,935.55 payment to Alliance Construction and $105,655 contract award (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 101 Grant Street to Central Business district (5-0)
• Approved resolution of preliminary necessity for Truman Drive NE Phase 1 improvements (5-0)
• Approved updates to Shelter Reservation Fee Structure (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Consumer Fireworks Sellers Permit (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Fireworks regulations (4-1)
• Approved amendment to Park Regulations (5-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will vote on resolutions to sell General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A and 2025B, and to authorize the related bond purchase agreements with Piper Sandler & Co. The council will also consider a right‑of‑way acquisition for a portion of Truman Drive NE, several second‑reading water connection fee district ordinances, and a rezoning public hearing for 101 Grant Street. Additional items include a change order for the City Park Phase 2 reconstruction project ($31,549.00) and a public hearing on the Grain District Public Improvements Project.

• Resolution approving bond purchase agreements with Piper Sandler & Co. for Series 2025A and 2025B bonds
• Resolution approving right‑of‑way acquisition deeds/plats for the portion of Truman Drive NE owned by the Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District
• Second‑reading ordinances establishing multiple Water Connection Fee Districts (e.g., 2nd Street NE to Highway 65, Eisenhower Drive NE, etc.)
• Resolution approving change order No. 2 for the Bondurant City Park Phase 2 Reconstruction Project in the amount of $31,549.00
• Resolution setting the date for a public hearing on the Grain District Public Improvements Project

The council approved the consent agenda, which included multiple bond sale resolutions, payment authorizations, and service agreements. A public hearing approved the plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost for the Grain District Public Improvements Project. The council also approved the T12 Distillery Site Plan resolution. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Grain District Public Improvements Project plans at public hearing
• Approved T12 Distillery Site Plan resolution (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for GAAP-Based Financial Audit Services (FY2026–FY2028)
• Approved payment to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 ($398,249.99)
• Approved change order to Ball Team LLC for City Park Phase 2 ($31,549.00)
• Approved payment to Manatt’s Inc for 2nd St. NW Widening Project ($78,312.16)
• Approved furniture purchase for Emergency Services Facility from Pigott, Inc. ($39,229.66)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning The Station. The body will also review plats of survey and a site plan for a distillery.

• Public hearing and resolution to rezone The Station from General Commercial (C-2) to Central Business (C-4)
• Resolution PZ-250508-15 regarding Newby Farms Plat of Survey
• Resolution PZ-250508-16 regarding Plat of Survey for 8597 NE 112th Street
• Resolution PZ-250508-17 regarding T-12 Distillery Site Plan at 101 Lincoln Street NE

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved four resolutions: rezoning The Station from General Commercial (C‑2) to Central Business (C‑4), a Newby Farms Plat of Survey, a Plat of Survey for 8597 NE 112th Street, and the T12 Distillery site plan. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote and no abstentions.

• Approved agenda for May 8, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved rezoning The Station to C‑4 (5-0-0)
• Approved Newby Farms Plat of Survey (5-0-0)
• Approved Plat of Survey for 8597 NE 112th Street (5-0-0)
• Approved T12 Distillery site plan with staff recommendations (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider and vote on the FY25 Budget Amendment No.1, several water connection fee district ordinances, and a set of rezoning proposals. The meeting also includes approvals of professional services contracts and pay requests for ongoing infrastructure projects. Public hearings will be held on the new water fee districts and related fee changes.

• Resolution approving Budget Amendment No.1 for the FY25 Budget
• Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Greenwood Consulting LLC up to $32,500 for the SE Trunk Sewer Project
• Resolution approving pay request no. 5 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for the Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 Project in the amount of $170,057.17
• Ordinance (Third Reading) to rezone multiple parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) for the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
• Ordinance (Third Reading) to rezone properties in the Downtown Grain District Redevelopment Plan area to Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY25 and the Grain District preliminary plat, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also gave first‑reading approval to six ordinances establishing various water connection fee districts, all passing 5‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY25 (5-0)
• Approved Grain District Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved first reading of O-250505-206 (2nd St water fee district) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of O-250505-207 (Eisenhower Drive water fee district) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of O-250505-208 (SE Water Study water fee district) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of O-250505-209 (10th St water fee district) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of O-250505-210 (Truman Drive water fee district) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding five loan agreements totaling over $46 million. The body is also considering several rezoning requests and approving payments for city infrastructure projects.

• Public hearings for loan agreements including an Essential Purpose Loan up to $29,875,000
• Second reading of rezoning requests for Bondurant-Farrar Community School District and the Downtown Grain District
• Payment of $744,714.36 to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project
• Payment of $237,490.53 to Ball Team LLC for Bondurant City Park Reconstruction Phase 2
• Authorization for The 101 LLC to perform asbestos abatement and demolition in the Grain District not to exceed $166,915

The Bondurant City Council approved its consent agenda, which included endorsements for state grant applications, a $166,915 asbestos‑abatement contract, a lease for a concrete pad at 108 1st Street, SW, a $123,600 reimbursement to Hy‑Vee Health Exemplar Care, and two rezoning ordinances. The council also adopted a resolution for additional action on general‑obligation loan agreements, approved site plans for 2514 Robinson Avenue, NE and 10 Main Street, SE, and adopted the 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities booklet. All motions carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (grant endorsements, asbestos abatement, lease, reimbursements, pay requests, rezoning ordinances) – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-117 taking additional action on General Obligation Loan Agreements – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-118 site plan for 2514 Robinson Avenue, NE – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-119 site plan for 10 Main Street, SE – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-120 Federal Legislative Priorities booklet – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-112 authorizing The 101 LLC asbestos abatement up to $166,915 – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-113 lease agreement with Twist for concrete pad at 108 1st Street, SW – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution R-250421-114 reimbursement to Hy‑Vee Health Exemplar Care $123,600 – vote 4-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and consider three specific land use resolutions. The body will evaluate site plans for two properties and a preliminary plat for the Grain District.

• Site plan for 2514 Robinson Avenue NE (Resolution PZ-250410-11)
• Site plan for 10 Main Street SE (Resolution PZ-250410-12)
• Grain District Preliminary Plat (Resolution PZ-250410-13)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0-0 to approve three site‑plan resolutions: one for 2514 Robinson Avenue NE, one for 10 Main Street SE, and a preliminary plat for the Grain District. The agenda and March 13 minutes were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.

• Approved Resolution PZ-250410-11 for 2514 Robinson Avenue NE site plan (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-250410-12 for 10 Main Street SE site plan (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution PZ-250410-13 for Grain District Preliminary Plat (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will vote to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2026 and certify the proposed tax levy rate. The council will also consider several resolutions approving contracts and payments, including a $409,911.13 water tower project and an $8,000 public art mural. Public hearings will be held on rezoning requests and a downtown mobile vendor lease. A resolution will approve a $20,000 fee for a financial advisor related to the issuance of approximately $10.54 million in general obligation bonds.

• Resolution approving $409,911.13 payment to Gerard Tank & Steel for the Water Tower Project
• Resolution approving $8,000 for a public art mural on the south side of City Park (3rd Street, SE parking lot fence)
• Resolution approving $4,500 consulting services for Truman Drive, NE Phase 1
• Resolution approving a $20,000 one‑time fee to Public Financial Advisors LLC for advising on $10.54 million GO bonds issuance
• Public hearing to consider rezoning request from Agricultural (A‑1) to Medium Density Residential (R‑2) by Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District

The council approved the consent agenda, which included routine resolutions such as payments for the water tower project and a public‑art mural. They selected the winning proposal for the downtown mobile vendor lease and approved the school district’s baseball, softball and tennis site plan. The council gave first readings to two rezoning ordinances—one changing agricultural land to medium‑density residential and another converting central‑business and industrial parcels to a planned‑unit‑development. Finally, the council adopted the FY26 budget, certified the proposed tax levy rate, and approved a sub‑drain tiling project for the 5th Court area.

• Approved consent agenda covering routine items (5-0)
• Selected Downtown Mobile Vendor Lease RFP response (R-250407-105) (5-0)
• Approved Bondurant-Farrar Community School District site plan (R-250407-106) (5-0)
• First reading of rezoning ordinance A-1 to R-2 (O-250407-204) (5-0)
• First reading of rezoning ordinance C-4/M-2 to PUD (O-250407-205) (5-0)
• Adopted FY26 budget and certified tax levy rate (R-250407-107) (5-0)
• Approved subdrain tiling project for 5th Court area (R-250407-108) (5-0)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the property tax levy for fiscal year 2026.

• Public hearing for FY26 Property Tax Levy

The Bondurant City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A public hearing on the FY26 property tax levy was held, but no vote was taken. The council then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Bondurant City Council meeting will consider a routine consent agenda and a series of resolutions covering payments, land conveyance, grant agreements, and multiple public hearing dates for rezoning and water fee districts. A key agenda item is the presentation of the FY25/26 Budget Proposal and the adoption of a resolution to schedule a public hearing on the budget for April 7, 2025. Additional action items include approval of a site plan for Commerce Crossing and authorization to solicit quotes for drainage improvements up to $75,000.

• Resolution approving pay request No. 5 to Ryan Companies for $1,293,883.29 for the Emergency Services Facility
• Resolution approving pay request No. 6 to Ryan Companies for $885,559.25 for the Emergency Services Facility
• Resolution accepting a $127,500 Water Quality Initiatives grant for stormwater enhancements at The Station renovation site
• Resolution setting a public hearing on April 7, 2025 to consider rezoning from Agricultural (A-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) for Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
• Presentation of the FY25/26 Budget Proposal and resolution to set a public hearing on the budget for April 7, 2025

The council approved a $1,293,883.29 pay request to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility as part of the consent agenda. It also approved a site plan for a new warehouse, authorized quotes for drainage work on NE Jorie Way, and set the public hearing date for the FY 25/26 budget. Additional approvals included a soccer field use agreement, a $127,500 water‑quality grant, and a $59,400 professional services contract.

• Approved pay request No. 5 to Ryan Companies for Emergency Services Facility – $1,293,883.29 (consent agenda, 4‑0)
• Approved pay request No. 6 to Ryan Companies for Emergency Services Facility – $885,559.25 (consent agenda, 4‑0)
• Approved site plan for Lot 4 of Commerce Crossing (15,401 sf warehouse) (4‑0)
• Approved resolution to solicit quotes for NE Jorie Way drainage improvements (up to $75,000) (4‑0)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing date for FY 25/26 budget – April 7, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved 2025 Bondurant Soccer Field Use Agreement (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Water Quality Initiatives grant – $127,500 (consent agenda, 4‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Shive‑Hattery – $59,400 (consent agenda, 4‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will meet to recommend updated shelter rental rates to the City Council. The board will also discuss The Garden and review reports on the Cribbage Tournament and Bondu Chowder Ride events.

• Recommendation of revised shelter rental rates
• Discussion regarding The Garden
• Cribbage Tournament Event Report
• Bondu Chowder Ride Event Report

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the January 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda. It also adopted a motion to recommend revised shelter rental rates to the City Council. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (vote 4-0)
• Recommended revised shelter rental rates to City Council (vote 4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will approve February minutes and consider several resolutions. Key actions include a public hearing on rezoning parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) and another hearing on converting parcels in the Grain District Master Plan to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The commission will also review site plan resolutions for specific parcels and surveys.

• Resolution PZ-250313-05 – site plan for Lot 4 of Commerce Crossing Plat 1
• Public hearing on rezoning multiple parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) requested by Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
• Resolution PZ-250313-07 – approval for Bondurant-Farrar Community School District Baseball, Softball and Tennis Site Plan
• Public hearing on rezoning multiple properties in the Grain District Master Plan area from Central Business (C-4) and Medium Industrial (M-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Resolution PZ-250313-10 – plat of survey for 1920 2nd Street NE to create parcels '2025-2' and '2025-3'

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding 2nd Street widening and a State Revolving Fund loan. Members are deciding on several construction contracts and updating the cemetery fee schedule. The meeting includes a discussion on the use of city-owned property in the Grain District area.

• Contract with Manatt's Inc. for 2nd Street Widening Improvements Projects for $1,898,578.50
• Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery for $66,100 for site certification at Parcel 7923-01-200-024
• Change order to Ball Team LLC for Bondurant City Park Phase 2 Reconstruction for $61,230.00
• Ordinance and resolution to establish a cemetery fee schedule
• Public hearing date for the FY26 Property Tax Levy

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to remove plot prices from Chapter 115 and establish a fee schedule for the cemetery. The meeting includes several resolutions for infrastructure and park project payments.

• Ordinance to remove cemetery plot prices and establish a fee schedule
• Pay Request No. 8 to Gerard Tank & Steel for the Water Tower Project: $291,527.27
• Final Pay Request to Brothers Cleaning Corporation DBE Brothers Concrete for Bondurant City Park Reconstruction: $780,982.84
• Pay Request No. 2 to Ball Team LLC for Bondurant City Park Reconstruction Phase 2: $115,498.15
• Approval of the Hazard Mitigation Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a resolution regarding a plat of survey. The body will discuss the creation of two new parcels at a specific address.

• Resolution for Plat of Survey at 8997 NE 72nd Street to create parcels '2025-6' and '2025-13'

City Council

The Bondurant City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for a $20,635 service body purchase, a $3,500 design contract, a $457,556.81 payment to Ryan Companies for the Emergency Services Facility project, and a $400,000 Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding Agreement. The council will hold public hearings and first‑reading ordinances to rezone 1920 2nd Street NE from Agricultural (A‑1) to Medium Industrial (M‑2) and 1506 Garfield Street SW from Conservancy (U‑1) to Light Industrial (M‑1). Additional items include discussion of cemetery plot prices and fee schedule, appointment of a representative to the Mid‑Iowa Planning Alliance board, and approval of the site plan for BonduBikes at 13 Main Street SE.

• Resolution approving $457,556.81 payment to Ryan Companies for Emergency Services Facility project
• Resolution approving $400,000 Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding Agreement
• Public hearing on rezoning 1920 2nd Street NE from Agricultural (A‑1) to Medium Industrial (M‑2)
• Public hearing on rezoning 1506 Garfield Street SW from Conservancy (U‑1) to Light Industrial (M‑1)
• Resolution approving site plan for BonduBikes at 13 Main Street SE

City Council

The Bondurant City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including approvals of payments for ongoing construction projects and purchases of city assets. It will set a public hearing date for a rezoning request that would change 1506 Garfield Street from a U-1 (Conservancy) district to an M-1 (Light Industrial) district. The council will also authorize the mayor to proceed with a real‑estate purchase for stormwater improvements.

• Resolution approving $170,649.31 payment to Alliance Construction Group for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
• Resolution approving $10,668.50 change order to RW Excavating for the Parkside Trail Connection Project
• Resolution approving purchase of two new vehicles from Stivers Ford, not to exceed $96,275.00
• Resolution affixing a date for a public hearing on rezoning 1506 Garfield Street from U‑1 to M‑1
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a real‑estate purchase for stormwater improvements at Parcel 8022‑30‑301‑021

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will approve September and November meeting minutes and finalize the agenda. It will take action on the Collison Playground and discuss signage for The Depot. The board will also receive reports on a recent Cribbage Tournament, updates from the Communications and Events Coordinator, and a City Administrator update.

• Action item: Collison Playground
• Discussion item: The Depot signage
• Report: Cribbage Tournament Event
• Update: Communications and Events Coordinator
• Update: City Administrator

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2025. Commissioners will consider public hearings and resolutions to rezone 1506 Garfield Street SW from the Conservancy (U-1) district to the Limited Industrial (M-1) district, and 1920 2nd Street NE from the Agricultural (A-1) district to the Medium Industrial (M-2) district. The agenda also includes the election of officers and the presentation of the 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Annual Report.

• Public hearing and Resolution PZ-250109-01 to rezone 1506 Garfield St SW from Conservancy (U-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1)
• Public hearing and Resolution PZ-250109-02 to rezone 1920 2nd St NE from Agricultural (A-1) to Medium Industrial (M-2)
• Election of Planning and Zoning Commission officers
• 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Annual Report presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions for infrastructure design and funding, including the Grain District and I-80 interchange planning. The body will also discuss a compensation philosophy and policy update.

• Professional Services Proposal with ISG Inc for $219,100 for Grain District infrastructure and design
• Joint application with City of Altoona for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for Eastern Polk County I-80 Interchange Planning Study
• Iowa DNR REAP Grant Agreement for Chichaqua Valley Trail Extension through the Grain District
• Change Order No. 1 to Caliber Concrete LLC for $10,821.67 for 1st & 3rd Street Parking Lot Project
• Agreement with Mid-American Energy for $51,728.82 for street lighting along Grant Street N.