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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 04:55 PM

Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board Meeting

Board to approve HUD certification and remove property from disposition list

The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider two action items: approving the submission of its 2026 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification to HUD, and approving the removal of the property at 1248 McCormick from its approved Disposition Application. The board will also take roll call, approve the agenda, and adjourn.

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1 8/20/2026 City of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board Meeting Agenda City Hall, City Council Chambers 1200 Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Monday, August 24, 2026 4:55 PM ROLL CALL 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED: 3. Approving submittal of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency's (DMMHA) 2026 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 4. Approving removal of the property at 1248 McCormick from the approved Disposition Application 5. MOTION TO ADJOURN The City of Des Moines is pleased to provide accommodations to disabled individuals or groups and encourages participation in City government. To better serve you, please notify us at least three business days in advance when possible at 515-283-4209, should special accommodations be required. Assistive Listening Devices are available for meetings in the City Council Chambers. View City Council agendas online at DSM.city Des Moines All-America City 1949 1976 1981 2003 2010 2017
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning and TIF district for 22-unit Hickman Road housing project

The Des Moines City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two rezoning requests, including a Habitat for Humanity project at 6100 Hickman Road to build about 22 row homes, which also involves creating an urban renewal area and TIF district. The council will also consider a request to rezone 4027 SW 56th Street for a single-family home. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as liquor licenses, contracts, and bond issuance hearings.

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1 8/20/2026 DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall, City Council Chambers 1200 Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Monday, August 24, 2026 5:00 PM ROLL CALL 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED 3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 47: * Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote without separate discussion unless pursuant to Council rules, Council requests an item be removed to be considered separately. LICENSES AND PERMITS 4. Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) CAMPBELLS CONCESSIONS 3000 E GRAND AVE Special Class C (B) EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON 101 E LOCUST ST Class C Liquor (C) LA PLAYA BAR 4424 SE 14TH ST Class C Liquor (D) SOUTHSIDE C STORE 1000 ARMY POST RD Class B Retail RENEWAL APPLICATIONS (E) A DONG RESTAURANT 1511 HIGH ST Special Class C (F) AMERICAN OUTLAWS 214 3RD ST Class C Liquor (G) BOMB BAR 209 4TH ST Class C Liquor (H) CHEAP SEATS 2301 HUBBELL AVE Class C Liquor (I) CONFLUENCE BREWING COMPANY 1235 THOMAS BECK RD A Class C Liquor (J) DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13488 3220 MLK JR PKWY Class B Retail (K) DZO 2611 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor (L) EAST SIDE EDDIES 3517 E 26TH ST Class C Liquor (M) EL PAISANO MEXICAN FOOD 901 E EUCLID AVE Class C Liquor (N) EL VALLE TIENDA MEXICANA 101 ARMY POST RD Class B Retail (O) GAMEDAY LANES 3800 MER …
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