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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two public agenda items: an amendment to the James Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a broader amendment to Title 12 zoning regulations covering accessory dwelling units, board of adjustment procedures, architecture standards, and rezoning consent. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of previous minutes.
- James Place PUD Amendment
- Amendment to Code of Ordinances Title 12 Zoning Regulations (accessory dwelling units, board of adjustment, architecture, rezoning consent)
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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Recent meetings
City Council
This meeting consists solely of procedural items: call to order, open meeting training, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider a recommendation on an Optimization Request for Proposals (RFP). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and board discussion items.
- Optimization RFP Recommendation
City Council
The Grimes City Council will vote on a consent agenda including $7,057,009.12 in claims and numerous capital project payments. Proposed action items include a public hearing and first consideration of an ordinance amending PUD zoning regulations, adoption of an amended fee schedule, and approval of salary ranges for FY2027. The council will also consider a vegetation management policy and an amendment to the law enforcement services agreement with Polk County.
- Approval of claims totaling $7,057,009.12 (Resolution 06-0226)
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 813 amending Title 12 PUD regulations
- Adoption of the City of Grimes Amended Fee Schedule (Resolution 06-2426)
- Adjusting employee compensation and approving salary ranges for FY2027 (Resolution 06-2826)
- Amendment to Law Enforcement Services 28E Agreement between Polk County and Grimes (Resolution 06-3126)
Boards & Commissions
The Grimes Boards & Commissions will hold a single agenda item: an open meeting training session. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled. This is a procedural/boilerplate agenda.
- Open meeting training for board members
Board of Appeals
The Grimes Board of Appeals will meet on June 18, 2026, at the Grimes Community Center, 410 SE Main Street. The board will review a recommendation to approve proposed updates to City of Grimes Building Regulations 11-8 and 11-11. Standard procedural items, including roll call and approval of prior minutes, will also be addressed.
- Proposed changes to City of Grimes Building Regulations 11-8 (Residential Building Code)
- Proposed changes to City of Grimes Building Regulations 11-11 (Building Code)
- Public comment procedures for attendees
- Approval of agenda and minutes from the previous meeting
Board of Appeals
Library Board of Trustees
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan amendment for Grove & Platt and a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 12-8 PUD Regulations. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.
- Public hearing on Grove & Platt Site Plan Amendment
- Consideration of Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 12-8 PUD Regulations
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board will discuss updates regarding vegetation policy and summer happenings. The meeting also includes reports from the President, staff, and Council Liaison.
- Vegetation Policy Update
- Summer Happenings Update
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a workshop on housing development and receive an update on development services codes and processes. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Housing Development Workshop
- Development Services Update: Codes and Processes
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider the third reading of an ordinance imposing a 3% franchise fee on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy for electricity and natural gas distribution. The consent agenda includes approval of nearly $12.5 million in claims and numerous capital project payments. Also on the agenda are site plan amendments for Heritage Town Center Phase 2B and Unitypoint Clinic-Grimes, and a resolution setting a public hearing to amend zoning regulations for Planned Unit Developments.
- Third consideration of Ordinance 812 imposing 3% franchise fees on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy
- Claims report approving $12,487,112.57 in payments
- Capital project payments including $467,574.96 for S James Street and SE 11th Street Improvements
- Fireworks permits for Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club and Governors Days
- Resolution setting a public hearing on amendments to Title 12 Zoning Regulations regarding Planned Unit Developments
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Library Board of Trustees
City Council
The Grimes City Council will meet on May 12, 2026, to approve routine claims, capital project payments, and personnel transactions via a consent agenda. The council will also take second consideration of a proposed ordinance to impose a 3% franchise fee on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy for utility sales within city limits, which would create a new municipal revenue stream. Additionally, the body will review a site plan for a Goodwill Store, approve a pre-design agreement for Iowa Highway 44, and certify the 2025 Special Federal Census.
- Second consideration of Ordinance 812, proposing a 3% franchise fee on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy utility sales.
- Review of a site plan for a Goodwill Store location.
- Consent agenda approval of $1,402,306.34 in claims and capital project payments, including $92,959.55 for S James Street improvements.
- Pre-design agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa Highway 44.
- Acceptance of a prime contract for the Grimes Public Safety Center and an easement agreement for 2977 NW Brookside Drive.
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one to allow a building addition without required masonry materials, and another to permit a fence closer than 10 feet from the property line on a corner lot. The meeting also includes routine roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of previous minutes.
- Variance to Section 12-13-1 Architecture Regulations to construct a building addition without required masonry building materials
- Variance to Section 12-5-11 of the Grimes Code of Ordinances to install a fence less than 10 feet from the property line on a corner lot
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three site plan items: an amendment to the Unitypoint Clinic-Grimes site plan including a waiver request to allow clear glass above eye level, a new Goodwill Store site plan, and an amendment to the Heritage Town Center Phase 2B site plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.
- Unitypoint Clinic-Grimes Site Plan Amendment and Request for Waiver of Requirements to Allow Clear Glass to be Raised Above Eye Level
- Goodwill Store Site Plan
- Heritage Town Center Phase 2B Site Plan Amendment
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a second amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget. It will take first consideration of Ordinance 812 imposing a 3% franchise fee on natural gas and electric utility revenues, and third consideration of Ordinance 811 adjusting solid waste and recycling collection fees. The consent agenda includes over $1.5 million in claims and capital project payments, largely for the Grimes Public Administration Building.
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 812 for a 3% franchise fee on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy gross revenues
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget (Resolution 04-4126) and second amendment to FY 2025-2026 budget (Resolution 04-4226)
- Consent agenda includes $1,537,614.58 claims report and $156,537.00 payment to Weitz Company for Grimes Public Administration Building
- Payment #1 of $148,114.00 to Concrete Technologies for SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension
- Appointment of boards and commission members for 2026 (Resolution 04-3926)
Library Board of Trustees
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Council members will consider the levy’s details and gather input before any vote. The remainder of the meeting follows standard procedures such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026‑2027
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding professional service invoices, capital project payments, and change orders. The agenda also includes setting dates for public hearings on the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- Claims Report totaling $3,056,316.12
- Capital project payment of $705,508.77 to Elder Corporation for S James St. & S 19th St. Improvements
- Capital project payment of $197,496.85 to MB Construction, LLC for SE 2nd Street Water Main
- Proposed ordinance regarding collection fees for recyclable materials and solid waste
- Proposed 3% utility franchise fee on natural gas and electrical services