Dana public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the President's report, city staff report, and council liaison update. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parkland dedication related to the Harvest Pointe and Founders Glen rezone items.
- Harvest Pointe Rezone Parkland Dedication
- Founders Glen Rezone Parkland Dedication
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider a substantial consent agenda including over $2.4 million in claims and capital project payments, set public hearings for rezoning at Harvest Pointe and Founders Glen PUDs, and hold a third reading of an ordinance changing how council members are elected. Other items include site plan approvals for two churches, a transfer of real property to Central Iowa Water Works, and a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency.
- Consent agenda includes claims totaling $2,463,344.23 and capital project payments (e.g., Ground Storage Reservoir $373,615.05, Public Library Amphitheater $163,335.40)
- Public hearings set for February 11, 2025 on rezoning Harvest Pointe PUD and Founders Glen PUD
- Third reading of Ordinance 792 amending city code on election of council members
- Public hearing and resolution to transfer real property to Central Iowa Water Works
- Resolution setting a public hearing for a Verizon cell tower lease on city land
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss two specific site plans. The body will review a site plan amendment for Maranatha Baptist Church and a site plan for Summit Creek Church.
- Maranatha Baptist Church Site Plan Amendment
- Summit Creek Church Site Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Grimes Community Center. Key items include second readings of two ordinances amending the city code regarding election of council members and responsibilities of city officers. The council will also consider several site plans and plats, including the DeCarlo Site Plan Amendment, SE 4th & Main Street Site Plan, Hope Timber Villas Plat 1, and The Allure on 44. Additionally, a large consent agenda includes approvals for payments totaling over $5.7 million in claims and multiple contracts for public safety center, library, and infrastructure projects.
- Second reading of Ordinance 792 amending election of council members
- Second reading of Ordinance 793 amending responsibilities of city officers
- DeCarlo Site Plan Amendment and SE 4th & Main Street Site Plan
- Final plat of Hope Timber Villas Plat 1 and The Allure on 44 Site Plan and Preliminary Plat
- Consent agenda: claims report of $5,787,439.47 and resolution to fix public hearing on transfer of water production property to Central Iowa Water Works
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will meet on November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Grimes Community Center. Board members will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will consider a variance request to increase the outdoor sales area at 4400 W 1st Street. No other decisions are listed.
- Vote for Chair and Vice Chair of the Board
- Variance request to increase outdoor sales area at 4400 W 1st Street
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two ordinances: one amending the election of council members and another updating responsibilities of city officers. The council will also consider a consent agenda approving over $4 million in claims, capital project payments, and various agreements. A presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan is scheduled.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 792 to amend city council election rules
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 793 to amend responsibilities of city officers
- Consent agenda includes claims report of $4,119,735.57
- Capital project payment requests totaling over $800,000, including $258,985.68 for Public Library Amphitheater
- Capital Improvement Plan presentation
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several site plan amendments and final plats. The body is reviewing development proposals for specific sites and residential platting.
- DeCarlo Site Plan Amendment
- SE 4th & Main Street Site Plan
- The Allure on 44 Site Plan
- Creekside Village Plat 1 Final Plat
- Hope Timber Villas Plat 1 Final Plat
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss public input for Lions Park and a holiday celebration. The board will also review a city staff report regarding Open Space Policy.
- Lions Park public input
- Holiday Celebration
- City Staff Report on Open Space Policy
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider approving payments for the Grimes Public Safety Center and various water and sewer projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Grimes Urban Renewal Area.
- Approval of $2,166.00 for wastewater treatment plant decommissioning plan
- Approval of $395,722.50 for ground storage reservoir
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Grimes Urban Renewal Area
- Approval of $24,977.00 for Grimes Public Safety Center
- Approval of $84,315.02 for WRA Grimes Connector - Contract 4
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a Strategic Planning Workshop. No other specific decisions or legislative items are listed on the agenda.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
City Council
The Grimes City Council will convene a Strategic Planning Workshop on October 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM in City Hall. The workshop is intended to discuss the council's long‑term goals and priorities. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
Tree Board
The Grimes Tree Board will meet to discuss the City of Grimes Community Tree Planting Program. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda and previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of Community Tree Planting Program
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on October 1, 2024. After routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval, the commission will discuss the Glass Fabricators Site Plan Amendment. The commission may decide whether to adopt the amendment.
- Glass Fabricators Site Plan Amendment
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review the annual report, discuss matters related to Lions Park, and set the date for the community Trick-or-Treat event. The meeting also includes a President's Report, a City Staff Report, and an update from the Council Liaison. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Annual Report
- Lions Park discussion
- Trick-or-Treat date selection
- President's Report
- City Staff Report
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider approving payments for infrastructure projects, including S James Street and NE Beaverbrooke Boulevard improvements, and will vote on repealing a tax division ordinance for the Grimes Urban Renewal Area.
- Resolution 09-1724 approving $1,903,862.76 in claims
- Resolution 09-2124 approving capital project payments totaling $503,825.46
- Resolution 09-3324 to approve first reading of Ordinance 791 repealing tax division ordinance
- Resolution 09-2824 approving alcohol license for Sips on Main
- Resolution 09-3224 approving vehicle purchase
City Council
The City Council will consider a site plan amendment for the Grimes Tree Farm expansion and receive a strategic planning update. The body will also review a consent agenda featuring multiple capital project payments and professional service agreements.
- Grimes Tree Farm Expansion Site Plan Amendment
- Claims Report totaling $2,532,294.32
- Payment of $571,900.00 to Preload, LLC for Ground Storage Reservoir
- Payment of $222,490.52 and $87,348.70 to McAninch Corp. for WTP to N. James Street Feeder Main
- Service Agreement with Shive-Hattery Engineering to design City-Owned Arboretum
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board will meet to discuss fee adjustments and plan for fall happenings. The meeting includes recaps of the Movie in the Park and SplashPad events.
- Fee adjustments
- Fall Happenings
- Movie in the Park recap
- SplashPad recap
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider the consent agenda, including a $5,455,734.47 claims report and several professional services payments. It will approve multiple capital project payment requests, change orders, and a range of resolutions covering fee schedules, equipment, and service agreements. The council will also vote on an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant on S. James St. and S. 19th St. improvements. Public agenda items include a rezoning ordinance and final plats for Hope Meadows and Hope Timber developments.
- Resolution 08-0224: Approve Claims Report of $5,455,734.47
- Resolution 08-0724: Approve professional services payments (e.g., $169,883.06 to Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC)
- Resolution 08-0824: Approve capital project payments including $353,785.70 for Ground Storage Reservoir
- Resolution 08-2224: Enter agreement with Iowa DOT for Surface Transportation Block Grant on S. James St. and S. 19th St. improvements
- Resolution 08-3024: Approve final plat of Hope Meadows Plat 2 and related easements
City Council
The City Council will consider numerous capital project payments, including those for the GrimesPlex and new public library. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding the Grimes Public Safety Center, a library amphitheater, and trail reconstruction.
- Capital project payment for Edge Commercial, LLC (GrimesPlex) totaling $1,131,225.61
- Capital project payment for Edge Commercial, LLC (GrimesPlex retainage) totaling $1,185,249.50
- Capital project payment for S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. (SE/SW 19th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension) of $409,951.67
- Public hearing and contract award for the Grimes Public Safety Center
- Public hearing and contract award for the New Grimes Public Library and Amphitheater
City Council
The City Council will review several items including public hearings for rezoning at SE 4th and Main Street and the T5 Data Center. The agenda includes numerous capital project payment requests for road, water, and intersection improvements.
- Public hearing for SE 4th and Main Street rezone (06-25-2024)
- Public hearing for T5 Data Center rezone (06-25-2024)
- Payment request of $303,836.73 for NE Beaverbrooke Boulevard & IA 141 intersection improvements
- Payment request of $239,324.03 for SE Little Beaver, 4th, 5th & 6th water main
- Order construction of the Public Library Amphitheater and Autumn Park Trail reconstruction
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a special events presentation and receive an update on the GrimesPlex. The meeting also includes reports regarding the splash pad opening and city staff updates.
- Special Events Presentation
- GrimesPlex Update
- Splash Pad Opening report
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet on May 15, 2024, to conduct city business. The public portion of the meeting includes a request for a variance to reduce a fence setback at 420 SE 6th Street.
- Variance Request: Reduce fence setback at 420 SE 6th Street
City Council
The City Council will consider a second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and an urban renewal area amendment. Additional items include water main construction, property annexation, and various professional service payments.
- Second Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
- NW County Line Road Water Main project plans and contract award
- Voluntary Annexation of property along SE 19th Street/250th Street
- Construction of the Grimes Public Safety Center
- Claims Report totaling $8,060,793.69
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a workshop on May 14, 2024, to discuss process improvements and facilities updates at the Grimes Community Center. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items such as roll call, approval of the meeting schedule, and public comment rules. No specific votes, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled for this session.
- Workshop discussion on process improvements and facilities updates
- Standard procedural items including call to order, roll call, and agenda approval
- Public comment session with a three-minute time limit per speaker
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will review public agenda items including a final plat and a site plan. The meeting also includes updates from city departments and the council liaison.
- Hope Timber Plat 1 Final Plat
- Grimes Public Library Amphitheater Site Plan
- Urban Renewal Amendment
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings on the upcoming annual budget and ordinances regarding building and subdivision regulations. The agenda also includes discussions on new sewer connection fees and bond issuances.
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 787 regarding building and subdivision regulations
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget
- Authorization of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A
- Creation of the 19th Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee District
- $297,055.02 payment for S James Street and SE 11th Street improvements
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider an application for a reduced setback to install a fence at 312 NW 10th Circle.
- Variance request for a reduced setback for a fence installation at 312 NW 10th Circle
City Council
The City Council will meet at the Grimes Community Center. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2024-2025
City Council
The City Council will review several financial resolutions including a senior bond issuance and various capital project payments. The meeting includes discussions on upcoming public hearings for the fiscal year budget and urban renewal amendments. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance to amend fees for recyclable materials and solid waste collection.
- Setting the public hearing date for the FY 2024-2025 Budget for April 23, 2024
- Capital project payment of $34,354.55 to Reilly Construction for SE Jacob Street Reconstruction
- Capital project payment of $558,791.24 to S.M. Hentges & Sons for SE/SW 19th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
- Asbestos abatement and demolition bids for 309 E. 1st Street
- Ordinance 786 amending fees for recyclable materials and solid waste collection
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will review several site plans and a plat for the city. The agenda also includes an amendment to the Title 13 Subdivision Regulations.
- Legacy at James Street Lot 4 Site Plan
- Hope Commercial Plat 6 Final Plat
- Meadows PUD Amendment
- City of Grimes Public Safety Center Site Plan
- Code of Ordinances Title 13 Subdivision Regulations Amendment
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board will discuss updates to the Code of Ordinances regarding community recreation areas and splash pad rules. Additional discussion items include a farmers market agreement, military public art, and a dog park.
- Code of Ordinances Chapter 13-4 Community Recreation Areas
- Splash Pad Policy/Rules
- Farmers Market Agreement
- Military Public Art
- Dog Park Discussion
City Council
The council will consider an ordinance to change fees for recyclable materials and solid waste collection. They will also hold public hearings regarding reforestation for the WRA Grimes Connector and construction for GrimesPlex batting cages. Additionally, several large payments for city infrastructure projects are up for approval.
- Ordinance 786: Amending fees for recyclable materials and solid waste collection
- Public hearing on WRA Grimes Connector reforestation project
- Public hearing regarding GrimesPlex batting cages and bullpens
- $557,291.00 payment to Edge Commercial for GrimesPlex Buildings
- $389,605.13 payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons for sewer extension
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet on March 20, 2024, to review a single public agenda item. The board is considering an application for a Special Use Permit regarding the construction of a civic building.
- Application for Special Use Permit - Request for the Construction of a Civic Building
Tree Board
The Tree Board will meet on-site at the North Sports Complex. The agenda includes a review and pruning of trees.
- Review and Pruning at North Sports Complex
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider various financial approvals, including a claims report totaling over $2 million. The agenda includes multiple payment requests for the New Grimes Public Library and construction at the GrimesPlex. The council will also address upcoming public hearings regarding the FY25 city tax rate.
- $845,074.14 payment for GrimesPlex Buildings
- Multiple payments and change orders for the New Grimes Public Library
- Setting a public hearing date for the FY25 City Tax Rate
- Ordering construction of GrimesPlex Batting Cages and Bullpens
- Review of the Tru Hotel Site Plan
Board of Adjustment
The Board will vote on a new Chair and Vice Chair. Additionally, the Board will consider two variance requests regarding outdoor storage and heavy equipment at 3905 SE Capitol Circle.
- Vote for Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Variance request for aggregate surface for outdoor storage and heavy equipment at 3905 SE Capitol Circle
- Variance request to reduce screening requirements for outdoor storage and heavy equipment at 3905 SE Capitol Circle
Tree Board
The Tree Board will meet to conduct annual officer elections for 2024. The board will also discuss planning for Arbor Day 2024.
- Election of Officers for 2024
- Arbor Day 2024 Planning
City Council
The City Council will review several capital project payments, including those for the WRA Grimes Connector and the New Grimes Public Library. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding fireworks discharge times and a public hearing on transferring real property interests to Central Iowa Water Works.
- Pay requests for the New Grimes Public Library totaling $25,467.42
- Capital project payments for WRA Grimes Connector including $46,792.11 for Shank Constructors, Inc.
- Approval of alcohol licenses for AmericInn and El Hupango
- Second reading of Ordinance 785 regarding fireworks discharge dates and times
- Public hearing on transferring real property interests to Central Iowa Water Works
City Council
The Grimes City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Capital Improvement Program for 2025-2029.
- Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2025
- Capital Improvement Program for 2025-2029
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on February 6, 2024. The public agenda includes a discussion regarding the Tru Hotel site plan.
- Tru Hotel Site Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will review an ordinance to change the permitted dates and times for discharging fireworks. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding budget amendments and a watermain project involving eminent domain. Additionally, the council will consider various infrastructure payments and site plan amendments.
- First reading of Ordinance 785 to regulate fireworks discharge dates and times
- Public hearing for the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
- Authorization of eminent domain for the NW County Line Road Watermain Project
- Approval of pay requests including $1,098,940.08 for GrimesPlex Buildings
- Approval of Willow Hills North Plat 1 final plat and related agreements
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review site plans for Hope Plaza 3 and the Grimes Public Works. The agenda also includes department and council liaison updates.
- Hope Plaza 3 Site Plan
- Grimes Public Works Site Plan Amendment