Dana public meetings in 2025
57 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 'Growing Together - Grimes 2050' comprehensive plan. They will also conduct public hearings and consider awarding construction contracts for the SE 41st Street/SE Park Drive Extension, NE Destination Drive Extension, and the new Grimes Public Administration Building. The consent agenda includes over $7.3 million in claims and payments for various projects, and several rezoning public hearings are set for January 2026.
- Adoption of Growing Together - Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan following public hearing
- Public hearings and contract awards for SE 41st Street/SE Park Drive Extension and NE Destination Drive Extension
- Public hearing and contract award for Grimes Public Administration Building
- Consent agenda includes $7,356,341.57 claims report and payments for S James Street/SE 11th Street Improvements ($671,973.16) and Lions Park ($345,056.18)
- Setting public hearings for Sienna Hills Rezone and Brookside Village North Rezone on January 13, 2026
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to allow a Type 1 (chain-link) fence in an area of the Heritage at Grimes PUD that requires Type 2 (ornamental steel) fencing. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and minutes from the prior meeting.
- Variance request to Chapter 3-19 of the Heritage at Grimes PUD for a chain-link fence in Area J
- Public comment period for attendees registered upon entry (3 minutes per speaker)
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
Tree Board
The Grimes Tree Board will review a proposed list of trees for the "Leaf it to Grimes" program and consider revisions to the city tree ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda and minutes. No other business or contracts are listed.
- Proposed Tree List for "Leaf it to Grimes" program
- Tree Ordinance Update
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan. They are also reviewing site plans for United Masonry and a Public Administration Building. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan adoption
- United Masonry site plan review
- Public Administration Building site plan review
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a regular business meeting with a consent agenda covering numerous payments, including $5.1 million in claims and invoices for the Grimes Public Safety Center. Action items include public hearings on S James Street improvements, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026, and a rezone for Fox Glen & Prairie Heights Planned Unit Development. The council will also give third and final consideration to Ordinance 803 updating multiple building codes.
- Claims report totaling $5,148,129.57 and professional services invoices for street and public safety projects
- Resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 Water Revenue Note
- Public hearings and resolutions for S James Street & S 19th Street Improvements
- Public hearing on first amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 806 Fox Glen & Prairie Heights PUD Rezone
City Council
The Grimes City Council business meeting consists solely of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) workshop. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled.
- CIP Workshop – no further details provided
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a regular business meeting with a large consent agenda including approval of claims totaling $4,467,684.81, numerous capital project payments for the Grimes Public Safety Center and other infrastructure, development agreements, and site restrictions. The only action item is the second consideration of Ordinance 803, which would amend building codes and add a new swimming pool and spa code. The council will also set a public hearing date for a budget amendment and adopt a resolution to consider the Grimes 2050 comprehensive plan.
- Claims report of $4,467,684.81
- Capital project pay request #9 DDVI — Grimes Public Safety Center $322,561.90
- Pay request #23 Absolute Concrete — S James Street improvements $321,425.36
- Second consideration of Ordinance 803 amending building and fire codes
- Resolution setting December 16, 2025 public hearing on Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will meet for a business meeting including a joint workshop on the Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No votes or specific proposals are listed.
- Joint workshop on Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan
City Council
The City Council is meeting to conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
City Council
The City Council is meeting solely for a strategic planning workshop, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled. This is a procedural session to discuss long-term goals and priorities.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review final plat submissions for Founders Glen, Hope Meadows, and The Allure on 44, along with a preliminary plat and site plan for The Allure on 44. It will also consider rezoning proposals for Fox Glen & Prairie Heights and for Park Village.
- Founders Glen Plat 1 Final Plat
- Hope Meadows Plat 4 Final Plat
- Fox Glen & Prairie Heights Rezone
- Park Village Rezone
- The Allure on 44 Preliminary Plat and Site Plan
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on updating building regulations, including a new swimming pool and spa code. The body is also discussing the expansion of the Grimes Urban Renewal Area and a water revenue loan agreement.
- First consideration of Ordinance 803 amending building, fire, and residential codes
- Public hearing on the proposed expansion of the Grimes Urban Renewal Area
- Public hearing on a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
- Setting public hearings for Fox Glen, Prairie Heights, and Park Village rezones
- Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportations for SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss and potentially approve updates to several city building regulations. These changes include updates to maintenance, gas, and residential codes, as well as the creation of a new swimming pool and spa code.
- Proposed changes to Building Regulations 11-3 Property Maintenance Code
- Proposed changes to 11-4 Fuel Gas Code
- Proposed changes to 11-8 Residential Building Code
- Proposed changes to 11-11 Building Code and 11-12 Existing Code
- Creation of 11-13 Swimming Pool and Spa Code
City Council
The Grimes City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes payments for professional services, change orders, and several upcoming public hearings on rezoning proposals. It will also consider a contract with MidAmerican Energy Company to relocate overhead electric facilities underground along S. James St. from 11th St. to 19th St. for $588,797.91. Additionally, the council will set a public hearing date for a proposed water revenue loan of up to $5,000,000.
- Approve payment to Confluence, Inc. for Lions Park Phase One ($7,123.23)
- Approve Change Order #8 DDVI for Grimes Public Safety Center ($8,990.43)
- Set public hearings on Oct 28 for Sienna Hills, Fox Glen, Prairie Heights, and Park Village rezones
- Approve contract with MidAmerican Energy Company for $588,797.91 to underground electric lines on S. James St.
- Set public hearing date for a water revenue loan not to exceed $5,000,000
City Council
The Dana City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Grimes City Council to discuss the Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine procedural items. No formal votes or other business items are listed.
- Joint workshop on Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Tree Board
The Tree Board will meet to discuss the 8-5 Trees Ordinance and the City of Grimes Forestry Standards and Specifications. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of 8-5 Trees Ordinance
- Review of City of Grimes Forestry Standards and Specifications
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly take action on an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan, the DeCarlo Site Plan, and the final plat for Harvest Pointe Plat 1. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents. The agenda also covers routine approval of minutes and agenda.
- Consider amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan
- Review of DeCarlo Site Plan
- Harvest Pointe Plat 1 Final Plat approval
Board of Adjustment
The Board will consider a variance request to allow a reduced rear yard setback for a building addition at the Heritage at Grimes planned unit development. This is the only substantive item; the remainder of the meeting covers roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval.
- Variance request to Chapter 3 of Heritage at Grimes PUD for reduced rear setback for building addition
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 802 to rezone Hope Meadows Phase 2. The consent agenda includes approval of $2.96 million in claims, capital project payments for the Public Safety Center, street improvements, and library amphitheater, plus resolutions for intergovernmental agreements, art contracts for the new library, and a fire district lift assist fee. Action items also include site plans for Chase Bank, American Mechanical, and Brookside Village.
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 802 Hope Meadows Phase 2 rezone
- Claims report totaling $2,956,766.15
- Capital project pay requests: $248,495.92 for S James Street and SE 11th Street improvements and $256,370.33 for SE Little Beaver Dr and SE 4th St reconstruction
- Resolution setting date of public hearing on building code amendments (Title 11 and Title 3)
- Resolution amending the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District fee schedule to add a lift assist fee for licensed care facilities
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss proposed updates to the city code. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.
- Presentation on Proposed Code Updates
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a regular business meeting on September 9, 2025, starting with public comment and a consent agenda that includes approving nearly $900,000 in claims and multiple professional service contracts for street and drainage projects. The sole proposed action item is a resolution to set a date for a public hearing on an amendment to the urban renewal plan. The meeting will also include staff and council reports.
- Consent agenda includes Resolution 09-0225 approving claims totaling $888,346.45
- Professional services contracts for SE 2nd Street Water Main ($10,758.06) and SE Little Beaver Dr. / SE 4th–6th Sts. Reconstruction ($7,250.54)
- Contracts for Lions Park (Allender Butzke Engineers) and James Pointe Drainage Study (Nilles Associates)
- Offer to purchase agreements for S James Street / SE 11th Street improvements and South James / 19th Street improvements
- Resolution 09-1325 to set public hearing date for Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (proposed action item)
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a joint workshop on the Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes public comment and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Grimes 2050 Comprehensive Plan - Joint Workshop
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review site plans for three projects and a rezoning request. The body will discuss the American Mechanical, Chase Bank, and Brookside Village Multi-Tenant Building site plans, as well as the Hope Meadows Phase 2 rezone.
- American Mechanical Site Plan
- Chase Bank Site Plan
- Hope Meadows Phase 2 Rezone
- Brookside Village Multi-Tenant Building Site Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider the consent agenda, which includes approving multiple professional service invoices and capital project payment requests. The largest payment request is $364,293.56 to Absolute Concrete Construction for improvements on S James Street and SE 11th Street. The council will also set public hearings for the Hope Meadows Phase 2 rezoning and the Brookside Village North rezoning. Additional items include various resolutions on easements, permits, and contracts for city services.
- Pay Request #21 Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. – S James Street and SE 11th Street Improvements – $364,293.56
- Pay Request #3 Sternquist Construction, Inc. – SE Little Beaver Dr. and SE 4th St. Reconstruction – $134,386.24
- Resolution 08-2625 – Set public hearing (09‑23‑2025) for Hope Meadows Phase 2 rezoning
- Resolution 08-2725 – Set public hearing (09‑23‑2025) for Brookside Village North rezoning
- Resolution 08-1825 – Enter contract for professional services with I & S Group, Inc. for NW 27th Street Trail Connection
Board of Appeals
The Grimes Board of Appeals will meet to conduct roll call, approve the agenda, and introduce new officers. The body will also discuss updates to the 2024 International Codes.
- Appointment of Chairperson
- Appointment of Vice Chairperson
- Discussion of 2024 International Codes updates
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks a reduced setback for a fence installation, the other requests an exception to architecture requirements for a development in the Highway 141 corridor. The meeting also includes routine approvals of agenda and previous minutes.
- Variance request to Section 12-5-11 for reduced setback within secondary frontage for fence installation
- Variance request to Section 12-11-1.24 to follow M-1A architecture instead of Highway 141 Mixed Use Corridor District Zone 2 requirements
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Brookside Village Planned Unit Development (formerly the Fagen Property Rezone) and will also review the preliminary plat for Brookside Village Plat 2. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Brookside Village PUD Amendment (formerly Fagen Property Rezone)
- Brookside Village Plat 2 Preliminary Plat
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will consider two public variance applications. One seeks permission for an above‑ground, non‑permanent pool deeper than 24 inches in the Heritage at Grimes PUD. The other requests a chain‑link fence with slats for an animal run under the city code. The meeting also includes routine roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval.
- Variance request to Section 3-13A of the Heritage at Grimes PUD for an above‑ground pool deeper than 24 inches
- Variance request to Section 12-5-11 of the Grimes Code of Ordinances for chain‑link fence with slats for an animal run
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on construction contracts for the E. Gateway Drive and E. 1st Street intersection and Lions Park. The body is also reviewing a wide range of consent agenda items, including professional service payments and a claims report for $3,632,858.61.
- Claims report for $3,632,858.61
- Public hearings on construction contracts for Lions Park and E. Gateway Drive and E. 1st Street intersection
- Payment of $91,728.13 to OPN Architects, Inc. for Grimes Public Administration Building
- Payment of $68,213.00 to Weitz Company for Grimes Public Safety Center
- Public hearing to consider amending zoning for Brookside Village (formerly the Fagen Property)
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a business meeting with one proposed action item: a resolution to approve the final plat of Hope Meadows Plat 3 and related easements and agreements. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.
- Resolution 07-0125 approving Final Plat of Hope Meadows Plat 3 and related easements and agreements
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a site plan amendment for Verizon at Des Beaver Creek, a rezone for Brookside Village, and a recommendation for Lions Park playground. The board will also hear public comment and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Verizon Des Beaver Creek Site Plan Amendment
- Brookside Village Rezone
- Lions Park Playground Recommendation
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review three specific development items. The body will consider a final plat and two site plans.
- Heritage at Grimes Plat 8 Final Plat
- US Bank Site Plan
- Lions Park Site Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of $6,222,628.53 in claims, multiple capital project payments for the Grimes Public Safety Center and street improvements, and resolutions on employee compensation, a fireworks permit, and property matters. Separate action items include a public hearing on Ordinance 800 amending cemetery regulations, site plan amendments for American Mechanical and Verizon, and approval of the final plat for Creekside Village.
- Claims report for $6,222,628.53
- Capital project payments totaling over $2 million for Grimes Public Safety Center, S James Street and SE 11th Street Improvements ($320,466.39), and other projects
- Resolution 06-0625 adjusting employee compensation and salary ranges for FY 2026
- Public hearing and first consideration for Ordinance 800 amending Section 10-5 (Cemetery)
- Resolution 06-0825 approving fireworks permit for Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club
Tree Board
The Grimes Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including a review of Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open meetings law), an inventory of dead, diseased, and dying trees, and a recap of the Arbor Day planting event. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open meetings act)
- Dead, Diseased and Dying Trees Inventory update
- Arbor Day Planting Event review
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public comment and consider three public agenda items: a final plat for Hope Meadows Plat 3, a site plan amendment for American Mechanical 3.0, and a site plan amendment for Verizon Des Beaver Creek. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes.
- Hope Meadows Plat 3 Final Plat
- American Mechanical 3.0 Site Plan Amendment
- Verizon Des Beaver Creek Site Plan Amendment
City Council
The Grimes City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda containing over 20 resolutions, including a claims report totaling $11,047,172.10, payments for professional services and capital projects, and various permits and easements. The agenda also includes proposed action items such as a site plan for Ziggi's Coffee and a preliminary plat for Learning Care Group. The meeting is largely procedural with numerous approvals.
- Claims report of $11,047,172.10 for approval
- Payments for Grimes Public Safety Center: $104,975.00 (Renda Electric), $186,795.84 (DDVI), and others
- Professional services agreements: Calhoun-Burns for bridge inspections, Contech for Lion's Park pedestrian bridge, McClure Engineering for SW 19th Street and SW Jazzwood Drive design
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software agreement with Tyler Technologies for the City
- Proposed action item: Ziggi's Coffee site plan and Learning Care Group preliminary plat and site plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a business meeting at the Grimes Community Center. The agenda includes a presentation on Corridor Beautification and adjournment.
- Corridor Beautification Presentation
- Public Comment period
- Meeting at 410 SE Main Street
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approval of site plans for Learning Care Group (childcare) and Ziggi's Coffee. Both items are the only substantive business on the agenda.
- Learning Care Group Site Plan
- Ziggi's Coffee Site Plan
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Park Reinvestment Plan. The meeting includes a public forum for residents to address the board.
- Discussion of Park Reinvestment Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed annual fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, along with an amendment to the current fiscal year budget. Action items also include authorizing the sale of $3,390,000 in General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds and a loan agreement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. The consent agenda covers over $4 million in claims and numerous capital project payments, while ordinances up for third consideration address solid waste fees and a rezone for Hope Horizon PUD.
- Public hearing and vote on FY 2025-2026 budget and FY 2024-2025 budget amendment
- Resolution 04-4125: sale of $3,390,000 General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025B
- Third consideration of Ordinance 796 amending recyclable materials and solid waste fees
- Third consideration of Ordinance 797 Hope Horizon PUD rezone
- Consent agenda includes $4,282,460.82 in claims and payments for Grimes Public Safety Center ($163,467 for Hopkins Roofing) and S James Street/SE 11th Street improvements ($124,692)
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes payments for professional services, capital project payments, and change orders. It will set hearing dates for the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment and the FY 2025‑2026 budget. The council will also set dates for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds (Series 2025A) and Local Option Sales, Services and Use Tax Bonds (Series 2025B), authorizing use of preliminary official statements. Two ordinances—one on recyclable material fees and one re‑zoning the Hope Horizon PUD—will receive second consideration.
- Approve payments to Nilles Associates, Inc. ($20,048.50) and Confluence ($19,961.13) for Lions Park survey and flood study
- Approve capital project payment to RW Excavating for Little Beaver Creek Improvements ($221,178.43)
- Approve change orders for Little Beaver Creek Improvements ($45,201.90) and Grimes Public Safety Center ($2,323.82 and $10,594.86)
- Set dates for public hearings on the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment and the FY 2025‑2026 budget
- Set dates for sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2025A and Local Option Sales, Services and Use Tax Bonds Series 2025B, authorizing preliminary official statements
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will consider site plan amendments for Lutheran Church of Hope and SMI-AWS Fab Facility, and preliminary plats for Founders Glen and Harvest Pointe. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting. No decisions are final; items are discussed or recommended to the city council.
- Lutheran Church of Hope site plan amendment
- SMI-AWS Fab Facility cold storage building site plan amendment
- Founders Glen preliminary plat
- Harvest Pointe preliminary plat
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a public comment period, then discuss the Hope Horizon Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezone. The board will also hear reports from the president, staff, and council liaison. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Hope Horizon PUD Rezone – discussion item under Public and Park Board Agenda Items
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances to amend solid waste fees, rezone the Hope Horizon PUD, and update vehicle sales regulations. The council will also consider a $9,510,000 general obligation loan agreement and a $3,560,000 local option sales tax bond issue to fund capital projects. The consent agenda includes over $1.75 million in claims and payments for the Public Safety Center, library, road improvements, and other infrastructure.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 796 amending recyclable materials and solid waste fees
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 797 Hope Horizon PUD Rezone
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 798 amending zoning for vehicle sales and accessory buildings
- Proposal for $9,510,000 General Obligation Loan Agreement with tax levy to pay Series 2025A bonds
- Proposal for $3,560,000 General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds
Board of Adjustment
The Grimes Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request to increase the height and reduce the setback for a communication tower at 1000 NE Heritage Drive. The meeting also includes routine roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval.
- Variance request to increase height and reduce setback for communication tower at 1000 NE Heritage Drive
City Council
The City Council will discuss several financial measures, including a general obligation loan and local option sales tax bonds. The body is also considering rezoning for Founders Glen and Harvest Pointe PUDs and approving various infrastructure agreements.
- Proposal for a General Obligation Loan Agreement not to exceed $9,510,000
- Proposal for General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds not to exceed $3,560,000
- Claims report totaling $1,798,702.07
- Third consideration of PUD rezones for Founders Glen and Harvest Pointe
- Public hearing date for amending recyclable materials and solid waste collection fees
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three site‑plan amendments—Merkle Retirement Planning Addition, TMJ Roofing Phase 2, and the Hope Horizon PUD rezoning—and an amendment to Title 12 zoning regulations concerning vehicle sales and accessory buildings. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, and adjournment.
- Merkle Retirement Planning Addition – Site Plan Amendment
- TMJ Roofing Phase 2 – Site Plan Amendment
- Hope Horizon PUD – Rezone
- Code of Ordinances Title 12 – Zoning Regulations Amendment regarding vehicle sales and accessory buildings
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board will discuss the Grimes Farmers Market Agreement and review program reports. The meeting also includes reports from the board president, staff, and the Council Liaison.
- Grimes Farmers Market Agreement
- Program Reports Overview
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider and vote on items in the consent agenda, including a claims report of $2,463,133.82 and several professional services invoices. It will set public hearing dates for the Hope Horizon PUD rezoning and the FY 2025‑2026 proposed city property tax levy. Additional actions include second consideration of two PUD rezoning ordinances and approval of various capital project payments.
- Approval of $761,852.50 payment to Henkel Construction Company for Grimes Public Safety Center
- Setting public hearing for Hope Horizon PUD rezoning on March 25, 2025
- Approval of $31,507.60 invoice for 2021 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Study (Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC)
- Second consideration of Ordinance 794 Founders Glen PUD rezoning
- Approval of $2,463,133.82 Claims Report
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Grimes Community Center.
- Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
- Public Comment period available
- Meeting to be held at Grimes Community Center, 410 SE Main Street
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold public hearings and first consideration for two planned unit development rezones: Founders Glen and Harvest Pointe. They will also conduct a public hearing and vote on plans, specifications, and contract award for SE Little Beaver Dr. and SE 4th St. reconstruction. A large consent agenda includes claims of $2,437,210.31, multiple capital project payments, and professional service contracts.
- Public hearings and first consideration of Ordinance 794 (Founders Glen PUD Rezone) and Ordinance 795 (Harvest Pointe PUD Rezone)
- Public hearing and resolutions for SE Little Beaver Dr. and SE 4th St. Reconstruction project
- Claims report totaling $2,437,210.31
- Multiple capital project payments including $222,276.88 for WRA Grimes Connector and $104,443.98 for S James Street improvements
- Change orders totaling over $250,000 for various infrastructure projects
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a business meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting will take place at the Grimes Community Center.
- Approval of Agenda
- Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop
- Public Comment session
Tree Board
The Grimes Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Leaf it to Grimes and Arboretum programs, and to set a date for the annual Arbor Day event. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or financial matters are on the agenda.
- Leaf it to Grimes Update
- Arboretum Update
- Setting a date and time for Annual Arbor Day Event
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat, a site plan for Lot 1, and a final plat for the Legacy at James Street Plat 2 subdivision. These items are the only public agenda items; the remainder of the meeting is procedural.
- Legacy at James Street Plat 2 Preliminary Plat
- Legacy at James Street Plat 2 Lot 1 Site Plan
- Legacy at James Street Plat 2 Final Plat
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Lions Park site plan. The meeting also includes reports from the board president, city staff, and the council liaison.
- Lions Park Site Plan
City Council
The Grimes City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $4,445,539.92 claims report and resolutions for payments, appointments, and a tax exemption. Action items include public hearings and resolutions for Little Beaver Creek Improvements, an easement disposal for Hy-Vee Multi Plex cell tower improvements, and acceptance of the FY2023-2024 audit report.
- Approval of claims report totaling $4,445,539.92
- Public hearing and resolutions for Little Beaver Creek Improvements (plans, contracts, bonds)
- Resolution 01-0925 pre-approving a 427B Industrial Property Tax Exemption for 1200 SE 19th Street
- Resolution 01-1025 approving a professional services agreement for NE Gateway Drive permanent traffic signals
- Resolution 01-1125 for Highway 44 corridor improvements surface transportation block grant application