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Polk CountyIA averageUS Census ACS
Population
497,441
Per-capita income
$44,008
Median home value
$248,400
Bachelor's or higher
40%
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$775.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$692.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$305.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$178.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,393 (FY2023)

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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 10:30

Metro Interoperability Committee

Metro Interoperability Committee to discuss emergency communications and exercises

The committee is meeting to review communication plans for upcoming events and project updates. Discussions include encryption expansion and CAD improvements.

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1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Metro Interoperability Committee Meeting October 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting Password: sDxePEa8M98 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members Des Moines PD Polk County SO Westcom Frontline Dispatcher ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant PSAP Leadership ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Rob Dehnert Operational FD End User ☐ Devon Sadler ☐ Rob Chiappano ☐ Tomme Tysdal Operational LE End User ☐ Dave Ness ☐ Mark Mohr ☐ Pete Roth Operational EMS User ☐ Dan Gilliatt ☐ Lance Routson ☐ Mark McCulloch Technical Advisor ☐ Alex Begel ☐ Chris Brodeur ☐ Austin Taffae Member-at-Large ☐ Dani Lisk ☐ Brandon Bracelin ☐ Craig Leu B. Additional Technical Experts & Advisors ☐ Haley Nichols, Iowa DPS ☐ Curtis Pion, PCSO ☐ Mike Patras, DMPD ☐ Chad Roberts, Iowa DPS ☐ Kevin Schneider, PCSO ☐ Hannah Short, UnityPoint ☐ Joshua Duden, Iowa DPS ☐ Troy Cory, Ankeny FD ☐ Mark DeRee, UnityPoint ☐ Matt Lehman, WDM Fire ☐ Dave Lockard, DMPD ☐ Brian Albright, ISF ☐ Tanya Peacock, DSM Airport ☐ Christopher Vitek, 132d Wing ☐ Rachel Albee, 132d Wing ☐ Mike Ploeger, 132d Wing C. EMA Staff ☐ AJ Mumm ☐ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☐ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Mi …
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 10:00

PSAP Advisory Committee

PSAP Advisory Committee to review 911 budgets and minimum standards

The committee will discuss updates from the Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff, and Westcom communications centers. The meeting includes reviews of the FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 budgets and a discussion on Iowa Administrative Code minimum standards.

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1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting October 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: fbEuW3iMY65 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Craig Leu B. EMA Staff ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Lynn Tazzioli C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☐ Mark Mohr, PCSO ☐ Rob Dehnert, Westcom ☐ Brandon Bracelin, PCSO ☐ Aubyn Giampolo, Westcom II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – September 24, 2026 III. Communications Center Updates/Information Sharing A. Des Moines Police Department PSAP B. Polk County Sheriff’s Office PSAP C. Westcom Emergency Communications IV. New Business & Action Items V. Old Business A. Iowa Administrative Code 605, Chapter 10.11(2) Minimum standards VI. Budget & Finance A. FY 25-26 Budget 1. PSAP Expenditure Forms Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting October 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 2 B. FY 26-27 Budget 1. PSAP Budget Workbooks and Workshop C. Reports 1. Quarter #1 Surcharge Distribution – Attachment #1 2. September Google Dashboard Report – Attachment #2 3. September JD Edwards Revenue Report – Attachment #3 4. September JD Edwards Expense Report – Attachment #4 5. September JD Edwards Cash Balance Report – …
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 14:00

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 13:00

911 Service Board

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Polk County Administration Building, Des Moines
Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Polk County Administration Building, Des Moines
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 14:00

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue May 11, 2027 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Wed May 12, 2027 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Wed May 19, 2027 · 14:00

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines

Recent meetings

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearings on Nalean and Terrace Hills wetland projects

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two wetland projects and a woodland protection easement vacation. The meeting includes votes on community development grants, tax abatements, and the sale of the Cherry Street Parking Lot.

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111 Court Ave, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Action on the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s). 3. Special Claims as submitted by the County Auditor, if any. 4. Action on the Bill Lists as submitted by the County Auditor. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATION 6. Al-Anon Family Groups 75th Anniversary - October 20, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR NALEAN WETLAND PROJECT 7. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Nalean Wetland Project. PUBLIC HEARING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR TERRACE HILLS WETLAND PROJECT 8. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Terrace Hills Wetland Project. Board of Supervisors Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING VACATING PLATTED WOODLAND PROTECTION EASEMENT 9. Resolution vacating a portion of platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny and authorizing the Auditor to record the Resolution and vacating instrument. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS PETITIONS 11. Petitions suspending taxes and special assessments and authorizing Chairperson to sign the Application and …
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Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 13:30

911 Service Board

911 Service Board to review budget amendment and bylaws

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee will discuss a proposed budget amendment for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The board is also reviewing updates to its bylaws and fiscal policy, as well as compliance with Iowa Sunshine Laws.

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✓ Decided: Polk County 911 Executive Committee advances budget and policy updates

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved recommendations for a fiscal year budget amendment, updates to the board bylaws, and a new telecommunicator national conference training policy. The committee also agreed without objection to designate the Polk County Administration Building for posting agendas and to open the fiscal policy for updates.

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# <u>Polk County Joint 911 Service Board</u> ## 911 Service Board Executive Committee Meeting ## Amended October 2026 Agenda |Meeting Date/Time:|Location:|Virtual Option:| |---|---|---| |Monday, October 12, 2026|Polk County EMA|Webex Meeting Link| |13:30|1907 Carpenter Ave.|Meeting password: JZpXvnus335| ||Des Moines, IA 50314|In-Person Attendance Preferred| ## I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members ☐ Chairperson – Ness ☐ PCSO PSAP – Brockman ☐ Vice Chairperson – Mohr ☐ PCSO User – Chiappano ☐ Des Moines PSAP – Button ☐ Westcom PSAP – Leu ☐ Des Moines User – Bischof ☐ Westcom User – McCluskey B. EMA Staff ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Lynn Tazzioli C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☐ PCSO – Bracelin **II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes** – <u>July 13, 2026</u> **III. Chairperson’s Opening Comments** **IV. New Business & Action Items** A. FY 26-27 Proposed Budget Amendment 1. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Proposed Budget Amendment – <u>Attachment #1</u> B. Bylaws Update – <u>Attachment #2</u> C. 911 Telecommunicator National Conference Opportunity Proposal – <u>Attachment #3</u> D. Iowa Code Chapter 21 & 22 Compliance Requirements 1. Sunshine Law Compliance Training Requirements 2. Chapter 21 – Designate Location for Posting Agendas E. Fiscal Policy Update Proposal Page 1 of 3 ## V. Program/Project Updates & Reports A. Administration 1. Alert Iowa 2. 911 Communications Council 3. Iowa HSEM 911 Program 4. Legislative B. Finance 1. Budgets a. FY 25-26 i. PSAP Expen …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board 911 Service Board Executive Committee Meeting October 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 5 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Monday, October 12, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 13:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: JZpXvnus335 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Members ☒ Chairperson – Ness ☐ PCSO PSAP – Brockman ☒ Vice Chairperson – Mohr ☐ PCSO User – Chiappano ☒ Des Moines PSAP – Button ☒ Westcom PSAP – Leu * ☒ Des Moines User – Bischof ☒ Westcom User – McCluskey * B. EMA Staff ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☒ Lynn Tazzioli ☒ AJ Mumm C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☒ PCSO – Bracelin II. Approved Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – July 13, 2026 A. The amended agenda and previous meeting minutes were approved as distributed. III. Chairperson’s Opening Comments - None IV. New Business & Action Items A. FY 26-27 Proposed Budget Amendment 1. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Proposed Budget Amendment – Attachment #1 a. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office proposed an amendment to their current fiscal year budget due to a higher amount left over in the business unit at the end of the previous fiscal year due to timing of the tower project. Des Moines PSAP made a motion to approve recommendation of the amendment to the 911 Service Board as presented. The motion was seconded by the City of Des Moines. The motion …
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Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 09:00

Board Staff

Board of Supervisors to discuss Polk County Strategic Plan

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a workshop at the Jester Park Nature Center. The meeting consists of a presentation on the Polk County Strategic Plan.

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12130 NW 128th St, Granger
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Board of Supervisors Friday, October 9, 2026 Page 1 Polk County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Workshop JESTER PARK NATURE CENTER 12130 NW 128TH ST GRANGER, IA 50109 Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 AM Item I: Polk County Strategic Plan Presented by: Joe Benesh President & CEO, The Ingenuity Company
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Polk County Board to hold FY 26/27 budget amendment hearing and vote on rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave

The Polk County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM at 111 Court Avenue, Room 120, Des Moines. The agenda includes a public hearing and resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget, and a third reading of an ordinance rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. The Board will also act on a bid of $1,249,041.68 from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave, and on numerous resolutions covering wetland projects, tax abatements, grants, and tax credit and exemption recommendations from the Polk County Assessor. The meeting ends with a closed session under Iowa Code sections 21.5(1)(a) and 21.5(1)(c).

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.2M culvert project and zoning change to residential

The Board approved a $1,249,041.68 bid for culvert construction on NE 150th Ave and rezoned 1560 NW 66th Ave from agricultural to low density residential. Several grants, tax abatements, and personnel appointments were also approved.

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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Action on the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s). 3. Special Claims as submitted by the County Auditor, if any. 4. Action on the Bill Lists as submitted by the County Auditor. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATION 6. Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15–October 15, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING FY 26/27 BUDGET AMENDMENT 7. Resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget. ORDINANCE (THIRD READING) 8. Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Board of Supervisors Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Page 2 PERMITS 10. Special 5-Day Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Limitless Garage located at 1605 NE 51st Ave Ste B7, Des Moines from October 6 - 10, 2026. PETITIONS 11. Petitions suspending taxes and special assessments and authorizing Chairperson to sign the Application and Affidavit for Redemption of Parcel for the following: D Williams 2623 Center St. H Whitney 221 Hull Ave J Pearson 117 E 28th St R Wells 2770 NE Norwood Lane S Bird 841 16th St. S Haworth 4471 Concord Dr T Cross 1019 E 9th St W Ziebell 3937 Bowdoin St RESOLUTIONS 12. Resolution authoriz …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Hockensmith. Moved by Holm, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 22, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the September 22, 2026 Local Board of Health minutes, and the September 22, 2026 Board Staff minutes and they stand approved as printed. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202609290001 – 202609290813 and 202610060001 – 202610061015. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. PROCLAMATION: Supervisor McCoy read the proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15, 2026) in Polk County. Joe Gonzalez and Joe Henry of the League of United Latin American Citizens and Juan Rodriguez of the Polk County Treasurer’s Office made comments. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget. Proof of Publication is on file with the Clerk of the Board. No one appeared for or against. Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION: Resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget. ORDINANCE Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural District (THIRD READING): to Low Density Residential District (1560 NW 66th Ave). VOTE YEA …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:30

Metro Interoperability Committee

Committee to discuss expanding encryption and 2027 airport exercise

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old business, including expanding encryption at the subregional level and ICS-205 plans for the USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show. New business includes the 2027 Triennial Airport Exercise. The committee will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa/Smart911, and ISICS.

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✓ Decided: Polk County 911 interoperability committee hears updates; no substantive votes recorded

The Metro Interoperability Committee met on September 24, 2026 and heard status updates on radio planning, encryption, CAD connections, and alerting systems. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals; the only recorded action was approval of the agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 11:03.

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Metro Interoperability Committee Meeting September 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting Password: sDxePEa8M98 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members Des Moines PD Polk County SO Westcom Frontline Dispatcher ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant PSAP Leadership ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Rob Dehnert Operational FD End User ☐ Devon Sadler ☐ Rob Chiappano ☐ Tomme Tysdal Operational LE End User ☐ Dave Ness ☐ Mark Mohr ☐ Pete Roth Operational EMS User ☐ Dan Gilliatt ☐ Lance Routson ☐ Mark McCulloch Technical Advisor ☐ Alex Begel ☐ Chris Brodeur ☐ Austin Taffae Member-at-Large ☐ Dani Lisk ☐ Brandon Bracelin ☐ Craig Leu B. Additional Technical Experts & Advisors ☐ Haley Nichols, Iowa DPS ☐ Curtis Pion, PCSO ☐ Mike Patras, DMPD ☐ Chad Roberts, Iowa DPS ☐ Kevin Schneider, PCSO ☐ Hannah Short, UnityPoint ☐ Joshua Duden, Iowa DPS ☐ Troy Cory, Ankeny FD ☐ Mark DeRee, UnityPoint ☐ Matt Lehman, WDM Fire ☐ Dave Lockard, DMPD ☐ Brian Albright, ISF ☐ Tanya Peacock, DSM Airport ☐ Christopher Vitek, 132d Wing ☐ Rachel Albee, 132d Wing ☐ Mike Ploeger, 132d Wing C. EMA Staff ☐ AJ Mumm ☐ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☐ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meetin …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Metro Interoperability Committee Meeting September 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting Password: sDxePEa8M98 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Members Des Moines PD Polk County SO Westcom Frontline Dispatcher ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant PSAP Leadership ☐ Brad Button ☒ Nick Brockman ☐ Rob Dehnert Operational FD End User ☐ Devon Sadler ☐ Rob Chiappano ☒ Tomme Tysdal* Operational LE End User ☐ Dave Ness ☒ Mark Mohr ☒ Pete Roth Operational EMS User ☒ Dan Gilliatt ☐ Lance Routson ☐ Mark McCulloch Technical Advisor ☐ Alex Begel ☐ Chris Brodeur ☐ Austin Taffae Member-at-Large ☐ Dani Lisk ☐ Brandon Bracelin ☐ Craig Leu B. Additional Technical Experts & Advisors ☐ Haley Nichols, Iowa DPS ☐ Curtis Pion, PCSO ☒ Mike Patras*, DMPD ☒ Chad Roberts, Iowa DPS ☐ Kevin Schneider, PCSO ☒ Hannah Short, UnityPoint ☒ Joshua Duden, Iowa DPS ☒ Troy Cory*, Ankeny FD ☐ Mark DeRee, UnityPoint ☐ Matt Lehman, WDM Fire ☒ Dave Lockard*, DMPD ☐ Brian Albright, ISF ☐ Tanya Peacock, DSM Airport ☒ Christopher Vitek, 132d Wing ☐ Rachel Albee, 132d Wing ☐ Mike Ploeger, 132d Wing C. EMA Staff ☒ AJ Mumm ☒ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☒ Lynn Tazzioli II. …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00

PSAP Advisory Committee

911 committee to review budgets, scholarship, and training

The PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates from Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, and to review old business including a telecommunicator conference scholarship. They will also review FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 budgets, including a joint projects request, and receive financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: 911 committee advances training-funds plan, sends it to executive committee

The PSAP Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes. It agreed to revise a proposed 911 telecommunicator conference scholarship so it is no longer called a scholarship, and to fund professional development from money already projected for training in Joint Projects (1206) instead of adding $7,500 to the budget; the proposal now goes to the 911 Service Board Executive Committee. The committee also received staffing, budget, and alerting updates, including that city-specific Alert Iowa/Smart911 lists will be decommissioned September 30.

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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting September 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: fbEuW3iMY65 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Craig Leu B. EMA Staff ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Lynn Tazzioli C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☐ Mark Mohr, PCSO ☐ Rob Dehnert, Westcom ☐ Brandon Bracelin, PCSO ☐ Aubyn Giampolo, Westcom II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – August 27, 2026 III. Communications Center Updates/Information Sharing A. Des Moines Police Department PSAP B. Polk County Sheriff’s Office PSAP C. Westcom Emergency Communications IV. Old Business A. 911 Telecommunicator Conference Scholarship – Attachment #1 V. Budget & Finance A. FY 25-26 Budget 1. PSAP Expenditure Forms B. FY 26-27 Budget 1. Joint Projects Request – Attachment #2 Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting September 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 2 C. Reports 1. August Google Dashboard Report – Attachment #3 2. August JD Edwards Revenue Report – Attachment #4 3. August JD Edwards Expense Report – Attachment #5 4. August JD Edwards Cash Balance Report – Attachment #6 VI. Administration Updates A. Legislative Update 1. Iowa Administrative Code 60 …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting September 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: fbEuW3iMY65 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Members ☒ Brad Button * ☒ Nick Brockman ☐ Craig Leu B. EMA Staff ☒ Dutch Geisinger ☒ Lynn Tazzioli ☒ AJ Mumm C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☒ Mark Mohr, PCSO ☐ Rob Dehnert, Westcom ☒ Colleen Barongan, DM ☒ Brandon Bracelin, PCSO ☒ Aubyn Giampolo, Westcom* II. Approved Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – August 27, 2026 III. Communications Center Updates/Information Sharing A. Des Moines Police Department PSAP 1. Three telecommunicators are wrapping up their training. Two of them will be filling vacancies. Two full-time employees are on parental leave. One is planning on returning full-time and the other part-time. Another recently retired. The communications center is fully staffed. 2. Des Moines is exploring options for a call attendant on their administrative lines. Teams did not have a viable option. Polk County suggested a direct SIP feed. This solution would require a SIP trunk expense. B. Polk County Sheriff’s Office PSAP 1. 70 people submitted applications for telecommunicator. Of those 70, 45 were invited to test. 40 completed the test …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 09:30

Board Staff

Health Department realignment and Invest DSM update on agenda

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting with two agenda items: a presentation on Health Department realignment by Health Department Director Juliann Van Liew, and an update on Invest DSM by Executive Director Theresa Greenfield. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

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111 Court Ave Room 120, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Page 1 Polk County Board of Supervisors Board Staff Discussion POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 9:30 AM Item I: Health Department Realignment Presented by: Juliann Van Liew Director, Polk County Health Department Item II: Invest DSM Update Presented by: Theresa Greenfield Executive Director, Invest DSM Live stream the Board of Supervisors meeting at: Polk County Board Staff Meeting (9/22/26)
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:25

Board of Supervisors

Board to authorize health dept RFP proposal support

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a single resolution authorizing the Board of Health Chairperson to sign an attestation supporting the Polk County Health Department's proposal in response to RFP #PHTHOPD27001. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond roll call and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board of Health authorizes proposal for RFP #PHTHOPD27001

The Polk County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Local Board of Health, approved a resolution allowing the Chairperson to sign an attestation for a proposal response to RFP #PHTHOPD27001.

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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 10:25 AM 1. Roll Call. RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution authorizing the Chairperson of the Board of Health to sign the attached attestation in support of the Polk County Health Department to make a proposal in response to RFP (#PHTHOPD27001). ADJOURNMENT *Asterisk denotes attachments to items are on file in the Auditor’s Office, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, 515-286-3080 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For the full text of Resolutions and attachments, visit our website below. Please note that size constraints may prevent some attachments from being posted on our website. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/administration/ Live stream the Board of Supervisors meeting at: https://www.youtube.com/live/VijuXh23DSI
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in its capacity as Local Board of Health on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:25 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Hockensmith. RESOLUTION: Resolution authorizing the Chairperson of the Board of Health to sign the attached attestation in support of the Polk County Health Department to make a proposal in response to RFP (#PHTHOPD27001). VOTE YEA: Altringer, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Holm to adjourn. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. Audio for this meeting: https://boardminutesdocs.polkcountyiowa.gov/docs/2026/BOH9.22.26/audio.mp3
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution authorizing the Chairperson of the Board of Health to sign the attached attestation in support of the Polk County Health Department to make a proposal in response to RFP (#PHTHOPD27001)…
3 yea
Altringer yea · Connolly yea · Holm yea
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

County board to award $2.88M road resurfacing bid, approve leases and zoning change

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of actions including approving a $2,878,787.94 bid for local road resurfacing, a lease with Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, a zoning map amendment, and several property quit claim deeds. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions for grants, agreements, and tax abatements, as well as a closed session for litigation strategy.

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✓ Decided: Polk County Board approves $2.88M road resurfacing contract

The Board approved a $2,878,787.94 contract for local HMA resurfacing and several real estate quit claim deeds. Other actions included approving a zoning map amendment and various grant agreements for public health and justice programs.

Polk County Administration Building, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Action on the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s). 3. Special Claims as submitted by the County Auditor, if any. 4. Action on the Bill Lists as submitted by the County Auditor. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE 6. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Russell Coate (File #52-8, Dist. 130 Parcel 00500- 002-000) for a vacant parcel between 5814 and 5824 SE 66th Place, Allen Township. PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE 7. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Jack C. Steele Jr. and Julie K. Steele (File #2010- 3524, Dist. 231 Parcel 00082-003-000) for a portion of a vacant parcel between 11 Main Street SE and 13 Main Street SE, Bondurant. 8. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Joshua and Dawn LaRue (File #2010-3524, Dist. 231 Parcel 00082-003-000) for a portion of a vacant parcel between 11 Main Street SE and 13 Main Street SE, Bondurant. Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING GRANTING PERMANENT SIDEWALK AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS 9. Resolution approving the grant of a permanent sidewalk easement and temporary construction easement to Absolute …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Tom Hockensmith, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. LET THE RECORD SHOW that Supervisor Hockensmith experienced technical difficulties and dropped from the meeting during Item #45, Resolution approving Amendment to Agreement with TrueNorth Companies LC. Moved by Hockensmith, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 8, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the September 8, 2026 Board Staff minutes, and the September 15, 2026 Canvass Board minutes and they stand approved as printed. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202609150001 – 202609150714 and 202609220001 – 202609221030. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. PUBLIC HEARING: DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE Proof of Publication is on file with the Clerk of the Board. No one appeared for or against. Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to Russell Coate (File #52-8, Dist. 130 Parcel 00500-002-000) for a vacant parcel between 5814 and 5824 SE 66th Place, Allen Township. PUBLIC HEARING: DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE Proof of Publication is on file with the Cler …
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Moved by Hockensmith, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 8, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes, the September 8, 2026 Board Staff minutes, and the September 15, 2026…
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Altringer yea · Hockensmith yea · Connolly yea · Holm yea
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Altringer yea · Hockensmith yea · Connolly yea · Holm yea · Tobacco yea · Des Moines yea · Ankeny. VOTE yea
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Board to canvass Ankeny special LOSST election results

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a brief meeting to canvass the votes from the City of Ankeny special Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST) election held September 8, 2026. The agenda contains only this canvass item plus roll call and adjournment, with no other business or discussion items listed.

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✓ Decided: Ankeny voters approve 1% local sales tax

The Polk County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the results of the September 8, 2026, Ankeny special election. The measure to impose a 1% local sales and services tax in Ankeny, effective January 1, 2027, was approved with 3,888 yes votes to 2,183 no votes. The board declared the measure approved and adjourned.

Polk County Administration Building, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Canvass of the votes cast for the City of Ankeny Special LOSST Election held on September 8, 2026. ADJOURNMENT *Asterisk denotes attachments to items are on file in the Auditor’s Office, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, 515-286-3080 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For the full text of Resolutions and attachments, visit our website below. Please note that size constraints may prevent some attachments from being posted on our website. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/administration/
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met as a Canvassing Board on September 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. MEBERS ABSENT: Tom Hockensmith. We, the undersigned members of the Board of Supervisors and Ex-Officio County Board of Canvassers for this county, do hereby certify the following to be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast in this county at the City of Ankeny Special Election held on the 8st day of September, 2026, as shown by the tally lists returned from the election precincts in the County of Polk. Public Measure Letter A Shall The Following Public Measure be Adopted? Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Ankeny at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on January 1, 2027, until repealed. A new local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of Ankeny at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on January 1, 2027. Revenues from the sales and services tax are as follows: 50% for property tax relief. The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 50% for capital projects, including street improvements, park and trail improvements and recreational facilities, public infrastructure, public safety equipment, and public facilities: or debt retirement. Yes 3888 Votes No 2183 Votes Total 6071 Votes We Therefore Declare: The …
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Moved by Connolly, Seconded by Altringer to adjourn. VOTE
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Altringer yea · Connolly yea · Holm yea
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 17:30

Conservation Board

Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Polk County Board considers zoning changes, bond issuances, and infrastructure projects

The Board of Supervisors will review several land use amendments, including a rezoning for 1560 NW 66th Ave. The meeting includes decisions on county bond issuances, various real estate disposals, and infrastructure contracts.

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✓ Decided: Polk County approves Little Fourmile Creek restoration plans and rezoning at 1560 NW 66th Ave

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project - ARA 13, and approved a Future Land Use Map Amendment from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave. A first reading of an ordinance rezoning that property from Agriculture District to Low Density Residential also passed. The Board accepted a $92,934.04 quote from Caliber Concrete, LLC for the HTT - NW 118th Av & NW 44th St Crossings project and approved issuing General Obligation County Purpose Bonds Series 2026A and 2026B. All votes recorded were unanimous (4-0) with Supervisor Matt McCoy absent.

Polk County Administration Building, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Page ## POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA ## POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ## 111 COURT AVENUE-ROOM 120 ## TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Action on the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s). 3. Special Claims as submitted by the County Auditor, if any. 4. Action on the Bill Lists as submitted by the County Auditor. 5. <u>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE</u> ## <u>PUBLIC HEARING</u> PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR LITTLE FOURMILE CREEK STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT-ARA 13 6. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project- ARA 13. ## <u>PUBLIC HEARING</u> ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 7. Resolution approving the Polk County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential (1560 NW 66th Ave). |Page 2|Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 8, 2026| |---|---| ||ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)| |8.|Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment from Agriculture District to Low Density Residential (1560 NW 66th Ave).| |9.|PUBLIC COMMENTS PERMITS 10. New application for Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol 5 Day License Permit (BW) from October 15 - October 19th for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa located at 3296 NE 54th Ave, Des Moines. 11. Renewal application for Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Boline-Manfredi V.F.W. Post #9662 located at 1309 …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Tom Hockensmith, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm. MEMBERS ABSENT: Matt McCoy. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Hockensmith to dispense with the reading of the August 25, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the August 31, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and they stand approved as printed. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202609010001 – 202609010756 and 202609080001 – 202609080802. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR LITTLE FOURMILE CREEK STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT - ARA 13 Proof of Publication is on file with the Clerk of the Board. No one appeared for or against. Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project- ARA 13. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Proof of Publication is on file with the Clerk of the Board. John Nilles of 1922 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, the engineer and surveyor for the owner of this property, appeared to answer questions. Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving the …
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Altringer yea · Hockensmith yea · Connolly yea · Des Moines. VOTE yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00

Board Staff

Board of Supervisors to discuss FY 26/27 first quarter budget amendment

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion regarding the first quarter budget amendment for fiscal year 2026/27. The item will be presented by Budget Director Deb Anderson.

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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Page 1 Polk County Board of Supervisors Board Staff Discussion POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00 AM Item I: FY 26/27 1st Quarter Budget Amendment Presented by: Deb Anderson Budget Director, Polk County Live stream the Board of Supervisors meeting at: Polk County Board Staff Meeting (9/8/26)
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 07:30

Emergency Management Commission

Emergency Management Commission weighs governance changes and new state tax cap

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including recommendations from an Authority Workgroup on governance models and legislative talking points for the 2027 session. They will also review the impact of SF 2472, a new state law capping emergency management budget revenue growth at 3% for the local property tax portion. The agenda includes routine approvals, staff reports, and program updates, with no new business or action items scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Polk County Emergency Management approves previous minutes and agenda

The Executive Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 19, 2026, minutes. The committee also reviewed updates regarding a new 3% cap on local property tax revenue growth for emergency management budgets.

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Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee Monthly Meeting AGENDA September 8, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30am Location: Polk County EOC, 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines Zoom Recording: NA Minutes Distributed On: NA Executive Committee Meeting​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ AGENDA - September 8, 2026 I.​ Call to Order - II.​ Roll Call and Introductions - A.​ Members - 2026 Appointments (E=Elected, A=Appointed, *Exec Comm Member) E A Jurisdiction E A Jurisdiction Alleman Mitchellville Altoona (Chairperson)* Pleasant Hill Ankeny* Polk City Bondurant Polk County BoS Clive Polk Co Sheriff (Vice Chair)* Des Moines* Runnells Elkhart Urbandale Grimes West Des Moines Johnston* Windsor Heights B.​ Staff - Bios Geisinger, Dutch Nordmeyer, Patty Kacer, Laura Stufflebeam, Cameron McIntyre, Brett Tazzioli, Lynn Mumm, A.J. III.​ Approval of Agenda - IV.​ Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2026 - V.​ Presentations - None scheduled VI.​ New Business and Action Items - None VII.​ Unfinished Business A.​ The Authority - The Authority Workgroup completed its requested taskings from the Commission made and approved by the Commission in August of 2023. The EMA Director presented the workgroup’s recommendations to the Executive Committee on August 11, 2026. The Executive Committee asked the Director to schedule a meeting of …
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Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee Monthly Meeting MINUTES September 8, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30am Location: Polk County EOC, 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines Zoom Recording: NA Minutes Distributed On: September 15, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MINUTES - September 8, 2026 I.​ Call to Order - at 07:33 hours by Chairperson Ogbourne II.​ Roll Call and Introductions - A.​ Members - 2026 Appointments (E=Elected, A=Appointed, *Exec Comm Member) E A Jurisdiction E A Jurisdiction Alleman Mitchellville ✅ Altoona (Chairperson)* Pleasant Hill ✅ Ankeny* Polk City Bondurant Polk County BoS Clive ✅ Polk Co Sheriff (Vice Chair)* Des Moines* Runnells Elkhart Urbandale Grimes West Des Moines ✅ Johnston* Windsor Heights B.​ Staff - Bios ✅ Geisinger, Dutch ✅ Nordmeyer, Patty Kacer, Laura Stufflebeam, Cameron McIntyre, Brett Tazzioli, Lynn ✅ Mumm, A.J. III.​ Approval of Agenda - Executive Committee Action: Motion by Polk County Sheriff to approve agenda as presented, seconded by Ankeny. The motion passed unanimously. IV.​ Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2026 - Executive Committee Action: Motion by Ankeny to approve previous meeting minutes as distributed, seconded by Johnston. The motion passed unanimously. V.​ Presentations - None scheduled VI.​ New Business and Action Items - None VII.​ …
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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to consider agreement with Prairie Meadows

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a resolution approving an agreement with Prairie Meadows. The agenda contains no other substantive items for discussion or decision.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Prairie Meadows lease agreement

The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement with Prairie Meadows. The decision followed public comments and discussion by county staff and supervisors. The board then adjourned to its next regular meeting on September 8, 2026.

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Board of Supervisors Monday, August 31, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. RESOLUTION 2. Resolution approving Agreement with Prairie Meadows. ADJOURNMENT *Asterisk denotes attachments to items are on file in the Auditor’s Office, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, 515-286-3080 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For the full text of Resolutions and attachments, visit our website below. Please note that size constraints may prevent some attachments from being posted on our website. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/administration/ Live stream the Board of Supervisors meeting at: Polk County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting (8/31/26)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in special session Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Tom Hockensmith, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Carol Maher of downtown Des Moines made comments in regards to bicycle storage at Prairie Meadows. COMMENTS: County Administrator Frank Marasco and Supervisors Hockensmith, Holm, Altringer, Connolly, and McCoy made comments in regards to the Lease Agreement with Prairie Meadows. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving Agreement with Prairie Meadows. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. Moved by Altringer, Seconded by Holm to adjourn until September 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. Audio for this meeting: https://boardminutesdocs.polkcountyiowa.gov/docs/2026/8.31.26/audio.mp3
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:30

Metro Interoperability Committee

Polk County 911 committee to discuss encryption expansion, CAD project

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old business including the ICS-205 for the USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show, the Metro Repeater Project, and expanding encryption at the subregional level. They will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa, and ISICS, and discuss upcoming training opportunities.

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✓ Decided: Metro interoperability committee reviews encryption expansion request

The committee discussed a formal request to add nine encrypted public safety tactical talkgroups to the ISICS system, with five reserved for law enforcement only. No consensus was reached on control preferences. The Authority Working Group for the CAD Improvement Project was dissolved, with subcommittees now reporting to the Emergency Management Commission. The Metro Repeater Project was removed from the agenda due to budget constraints.

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Metro Interoperability Committee Meeting August 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting Password: sDxePEa8M98 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members Des Moines PD Polk County SO Westcom Frontline Dispatcher ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant ☐ Vacant PSAP Leadership ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Rob Dehnert Operational FD End User ☐ Devon Sadler ☐ Rob Chiappano ☐ Tomme Tysdal Operational LE End User ☐ Dave Ness ☐ Mark Mohr ☐ Pete Roth Operational EMS User ☐ Dan Gilliatt ☐ Lance Routson ☐ Mark McCulloch Technical Advisor ☐ Alex Begel ☐ Chris Brodeur ☐ Austin Taffae Member-at-Large ☐ Dani Lisk ☐ Brandon Bracelin ☐ Craig Leu B. Additional Technical Experts & Advisors ☐ Haley Nichols, Iowa DPS ☐ Curtis Pion, PCSO ☐ Mike Patras, DMPD ☐ Chad Roberts, Iowa DPS ☐ Kevin Schneider, PCSO ☐ Hannah Short, UnityPoint ☐ Joshua Duden, Iowa DPS ☐ Troy Cory, Ankeny FD ☐ Mark DeRee, UnityPoint ☐ Matt Lehman, WDM Fire ☐ Dave Lockard, DMPD ☐ Brian Albright, ISF C. EMA Staff ☐ AJ Mumm ☐ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☐ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026 III. Old Business A. ICS-205 1. USA Triathlon 2. 2027 Air Show B. Metro Repeater Project …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Metro Interoperability Committee Meeting August 2026 Minutes Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:30 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting Password: sDxePEa8M98 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Members Des Moines PD Polk County SO Westcom Frontline Dispatcher ☐Vacant ☐Vacant ☐Vacant PSAP Leadership ☐Brad Button ☒Nick Brockman ☒ Rob Dehnert Operational FD End User ☒ Devon Sadler * ☒ Rob Chiappano * ☐ Tomme Tysdal Operational LE End User ☐ Dave Ness ☒Mark Mohr ☒Pete Roth Operational EMS User ☐ Dan Gilliatt ☐Lance Routson ☒ Mark McCulloch * Technical Advisor ☐Alex Begel ☐Chris Brodeur ☒Austin Taffae * Member-at-Large ☐Dani Lisk ☒Brandon Bracelin ☐ Craig Leu B. Additional Technical Experts & Advisors ☐Haley Nichols, Iowa DPS ☐ Curtis Pion, PCSO ☐ Mike Patras, DMPD ☐ Chad Roberts, Iowa DPS ☐ Kevin Schneider, PCSO ☒ Hannah Short, UnityPoint ☐Joshua Duden, Iowa DPS ☐ Troy Cory, Ankeny FD ☐ Mark DeRee, UnityPoint ☐Matt Lehman, WDM Fire ☐ Dave Lockard, DMPD ☐ Brian Albright, ISF C. EMA Staff ☐AJ Mumm ☐ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☒ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☒ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approved Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026 III. Old Business A. ICS-205 1. USA Triathlon a. No movement on this communications plan yet. 2. 2027 Air Show a. No movement on this com …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:00

PSAP Advisory Committee

Polk County 911 advisory panel to review FY 27-28 budget and award

The PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and July minutes, receive updates from Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, and discuss new business including a national conference award. The committee will also review the FY 27-28 budget, including a joint projects request, and hear reports on Google dashboard, JD Edwards revenue, expenses, and cash balance. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: PSAP committee discusses budget, staffing, and possible conference award

The PSAP Advisory Committee met and discussed updates from Des Moines PD, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, including staffing vacancies and technology upgrades. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed a potential national conference award for telecommunicators and reviewed the FY 27-28 budget, including a small increase to the telephone lines estimate. The meeting was informational and procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting August 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: fbEuW3iMY65 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Members ☐ Brad Button ☐ Nick Brockman ☐ Craig Leu B. EMA Staff ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Lynn Tazzioli C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☐ Mark Mohr, PCSO ☐ Rob Dehnert, Westcom ☐ Brandon Bracelin, PCSO ☐ Aubyn Giampolo, Westcom II. Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026 III. Communications Center Updates/Information Sharing A. Des Moines Police Department PSAP B. Polk County Sheriff’s Office PSAP C. Westcom Emergency Communications IV. New Business & Action Items A. National Conference Award V. Budget & Finance A. FY 27-28 Budget 1. Joint Projects Request – Attachment #1 B. Reports 1. July Google Dashboard Report – Attachment #2 2. July JD Edwards Revenue Report – Attachment #3 Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting August 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 2 3. July JD Edwards Expense Report – Attachment #4 4. July JD Edwards Cash Balance Report – Attachment #5 VI. Administration Updates A. Legislative Update B. Alert Iowa C. 911 Communications Council VII. Upcoming Training Opportunities VIII. Open Discussion IX. 2 …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee Meeting August 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 10:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: fbEuW3iMY65 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Members ☐ Brad Button ☒ Nick Brockman ☐ Craig Leu B. EMA Staff ☒ Dutch Geisinger ☒ Lynn Tazzioli C. Support Staff / Guests / Public ☒ Mark Mohr, PCSO ☒ Rob Dehnert, Westcom ☒ Brandon Bracelin, PCSO ☒ Aubyn Giampolo, Westcom * II. Approved Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026 III. Communications Center Updates/Information Sharing A. Des Moines Police Department PSAP 1. No representatives from Des Moines were present; no updates were provided. B. Polk County Sheriff’s Office PSAP 1. One telecommunicator recently resigned. A hiring process has been started. The application window closed with about 70 applications received. 2. EFD was implemented and is going well. The CAD upgrade also went well. 3. Polk County is working with Westcom on getting access to their encrypted talkgroups. C. Westcom Emergency Communications 1. Westcom is actively recruiting to fill four telecommunicator vacancies. They’ve received 106 applications so far. The application period closes August 31. 2. A recruitment process is also open for an executive assistant. …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:30

Board Staff

Health Department realignment discussed by Polk County Board

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The sole agenda item is a presentation on Health Department realignment by Juliann Van Liew, Director of the Polk County Health Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this appears to be a discussion item.

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111 Court Ave Room 120, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Page 1 Polk County Board of Supervisors Board Staff Discussion POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:30 AM Item I: Health Department Realignment Presented by: Juliann Van Liew Director, Polk County Health Department Live stream the Board of Supervisors meeting at: (1) Polk County Board Staff Meeting (8/25/26) - YouTube
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:30

Board of Supervisors

Board approves quitclaim deeds to transfer three vacant parcels to Des Moines and NFC Properties

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to approve the transfer of three vacant county-owned parcels via quitclaim deeds. The agenda includes resolutions to approve IDOT grants for equipment, a 120-day contract extension with Oak View Group, and various position modifications. The board will also review tax abatement requests and annexation petitions from neighboring cities.

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✓ Decided: Polk County Board approves multiple resolutions, including bond sale and appointments

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met and approved a series of resolutions, including the sale of general obligation bonds, agreements for grants and services, and personnel appointments. All resolutions were approved unanimously, with no public opposition to the real estate quit claim deeds. The board also received and filed notices regarding upcoming elections and annexations.

111 Court Ave, Des Moines
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Board of Supervisors Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Page 1 POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA POLK COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 COURT AVENUE - ROOM 120 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 10:30 AM 1. Roll Call. 2. Action on the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s). 3. Special Claims as submitted by the County Auditor, if any. 4. Action on the Bill Lists as submitted by the County Auditor. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 6. Overdose Awareness Day - August 31, 2026 7. Recovery Month - September 2026 PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE 8. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to City of Des Moines (File #86-132, Dist. 50 Parcel 32307-427-015) for a vacant parcel located at Lot 66 Vandalia Acres east side of SE 36th Street and north of dead end, Des Moines. PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE Board of Supervisors Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Page 2 9. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to City of Des Moines (File #88-71, Dist. 50 Parcel 32307-427-016) for a vacant parcel located on the west side of SE 37th Street and 44.3' south of Wabash RR-Row, Des Moines. PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE 10. Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to NFC Properties, LLC (File #2013-2400, Dist. 070 Parcel 01574-515-000) for a vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street, Des Moines. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERMITS …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Altringer, Tom Hockensmith, Angela Connolly, Mark Holm, Matt McCoy. Moved by Hockensmith, Seconded by Holm to dispense with the reading of the August 11, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the August 11, 2026 Board Staff minutes and they stand approved as printed. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. The Bills as certified were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list(s), claim numbers 202608180001 – 202608180946 and 202608250001 – 202608250874. VOTE YEA: Altringer, Hockensmith, Connolly, Holm, McCoy. PROCLAMATION: Supervisor Holm read the proclamation recognizing Overdose Awareness Day - August 31, 2026 in Polk County. Ann Breeding, founder of Steps of Hope Iowa, and Supervisor Hockensmith made comments. PROCLAMATION: Supervisor McCoy read the proclamation recognizing Recovery Month - September 2026 in Polk County. Community and Family Resources Executive Director Michelle De La River and Full Circle Recovery Executive Director Cindy West made comments. PUBLIC HEARING: DISPOSAL OF COUNTY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE Proof of Publication is on file with the Clerk of the Board. No one appeared for or against. Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving a Quit Claim Deed to City of Des Moines (File #86- 132, Dist …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by Hockensmith, Seconded by Holm to dispense with the reading of the August 11, 2026 Board of Supervisors minutes and the August 11, 2026 Board Staff minutes and they stand approved as printed…
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Altringer yea · Hockensmith yea · Connolly yea · Holm yea
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 08:30

General

Board of Health Advisory Committee to review vicious animal case

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee is meeting to accept July minutes, receive a director's update, and review a vicious animal case. Public comments will be heard. The meeting is largely routine, with the animal case review being the only substantive item.

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✓ Decided: Board of Health hears measles response update, approves minutes

The Board of Health Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes and received updates on the measles response, cancer coalition, and other department activities. No formal votes were taken on policy matters; the meeting was informational and procedural.

111 Court Ave Room 120, Des Moines
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Meeting Agenda Board of Health Advisory Committee Reylon Meeks, Chair Anne Bacon Jennifer Olson, DO Douglas Layton, DO Adam Shriver Location: in person/Virtual option: Polk County Administration Building 111 Court Ave room 120 Des Moines Iowa 50309 Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/222418328991915?p=Jms2JfFM38w5rQO8Zu Meeting ID: 222 418 328 991 915 Passcode: GS9qX6aE Date: Friday, August 21st, 2026 Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Participants: Juliann Van Liew, BOH Advisory Committee 1. ROLL CALL 2. ACCEPTANCE OF July MEETING MINUTES 3. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE 4. Vicious Animal case review 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes Board of Health Advisory Committee July 17th, 2026 Members Present: Reylon Meeks, Douglas Layton, Adam Shriver Member Absent: Jennifer Olson, Anne Bacon Agenda Items Summary Approval of Minutes • Call to Order: 8:36am • Approved June Meeting Minutes. Director Update From: Juliann Van Liew • Introduction of Donald Stanley from County Attorney’s in place of Andrea Petrovich. • Cancer Coalition Update-going very well. Convenient the 3 work groups-Primary Prevention and risk reduction, Screening and related detection, Cancer care and survivorship. Working from the Iowa Cancer plan. • Academic Health dept. with Des Moines University- agreement approved and signed by the BOS. MOU no exchange of funding. • Strategic planning process is still going. • School illness reporting-We have all agreements except for one for the data sharing agreement. • Ribbons of hope team-25,000-dollar grant for bras for the cause. • New vicious animal appeal-this is in our jurisdiction. Coming up. • Board members need to have verified HIPPA training on file. Measles Update From: Franny Medeiros • Detailed response-Rapid identification, investigation, containment and exposures. • Protect high risk • Timely and accurate public information • Maintain coordinated response. • PEP • Support staff capacity and continuity • No additional cases other than the 1 • Contacted and interviewed 110 people • Survey was created to identi …
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Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 08:30

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 13:00

911 Service Board

911 board to review Alert Iowa plan and 2027 GIS grant standards

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will meet to consider the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and updated 2027 GIS grant standards. The agenda also includes routine reports on surcharge distributions, PSAP payments, and financial statements, along with updates from various committees and training opportunities.

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✓ Decided: 911 board endorses Alert Iowa cross-county plan

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board unanimously approved the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan, a coordinated effort with Dallas County to align Smart911 and Alert Iowa policies, as a first step toward automatic cross-county alerting. The board also approved the agenda and the May 20, 2026 minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and reports.

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board 911 Service Board Meeting August 2026 Agenda Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 13:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: G3GqDmghP37 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions A. Voting Members ☐ Altoona ☐ Grimes ☐ Polk County EM ☐ Ankeny ☐ Huxley ☐ Polk County SO ☐ Bondurant ☐ Johnston ☐ Runnells ☐ Camp Dodge ☐ Madrid ☐ Saylor Township ☐ Carlisle ☐ Maxwell ☐ Slater ☐ Clive ☐ Mitchellville ☐ Urbandale ☐ Delaware Township ☐ Northern Warren FD ☐ Waukee ☐ Des Moines, City of ☐ Norwalk ☐ West Des Moines ☐ Des Moines, PSAP ☐ Pleasant Hill ☐ Windsor Heights ☐ Elkhart ☐ Polk City ☐ Granger ☐ Polk County B. Non-Voting Members ☐ Life Flight ☐ MercyOne Medical ☐ Midwest Ambulance ☐ UnityPoint Ground C. EMA Staff ☐ AJ Mumm ☐ Cameron Stufflebeam ☐ Laura Kacer ☐ Dutch Geisinger ☐ Brett McIntyre ☐ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2026 IV. Chairperson’s Opening Comments Polk County Joint 911 Service Board 911 Service Board Meeting August 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 4 V. New Business A. Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan – Attachment #1 VI. Program/Project Updates & Reports A. Administration 1. PSAP Reports a. Des Moines PD b. Polk County SO c. Westcom 2. Alert Iowa …
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Polk County Joint 911 Service Board 911 Service Board Meeting August 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 8 Meeting Date/Time: Location: Virtual Option: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Polk County EMA Webex Meeting Link 13:00 1907 Carpenter Ave. Meeting password: G3GqDmghP37 Des Moines, IA 50314 In-Person Attendance Preferred I. Roll Call & Introductions – * indicates virtual attendee A. Voting Members ☒ Altoona ☒ Grimes * ☒ Polk County EM ☐ Ankeny ☐ Huxley ☒ Polk County SO ☒ Bondurant ☒ Johnston * ☐ Runnells ☐ Camp Dodge ☐ Madrid ☐ Saylor Township ☐ Carlisle ☐ Maxwell ☐ Slater ☐ Clive ☐ Mitchellville ☒ Urbandale ☐ Delaware Township ☐ Northern Warren FD ☐ Waukee ☒ Des Moines, City of ☒ Norwalk ☒ West Des Moines ☒ Des Moines, PSAP ☐ Pleasant Hill ☒ Windsor Heights ☐ Elkhart ☐ Polk City ☐ Granger ☐ Polk County B. Non-Voting Members ☐ Life Flight ☐ MercyOne Medical ☐ Midwest Ambulance ☐ UnityPoint Ground C. EMA Staff ☒ AJ Mumm ☒ Cameron Stufflebeam ☒ Laura Kacer ☒ Dutch Geisinger ☒ Brett McIntyre ☒ Lynn Tazzioli II. Approval of Agenda A. Agenda was approved as distributed with no objections. Polk County Joint 911 Service Board 911 Service Board Meeting August 2026 Minutes Page 2 of 8 III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2026 A. Motion to approve by the City of Urbandale, seconded by the Des Moines PSAP. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Chairperson’s Opening Comments A. The Chairp …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 14:00

Emergency Management Commission

Commission to vote on outdoor warning siren policy changes

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a revised outdoor warning siren activation policy, an operations plan for the Alert Iowa mass notification system, and updates to the countywide hazard mitigation plan. The commission will also discuss the impact of a new state property tax reform law on its budget and receive program reports from staff.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves new siren testing criteria and monthly test date change

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission unanimously approved updated outdoor warning siren testing criteria and moved the monthly test to the first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to align with NOAA/NWS testing. The commission also adopted the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and amendments to the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan for six jurisdictions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
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Polk County Emergency Management Commission Full Commission Quarterly Meeting AGENDA August 19, 2026 Meeting Time: 2:00pm Location: Polk County EOC, 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines Zoom Attendance Registration: Link Here or Scan QR Code —--> Minutes Distributed On: TBD Commission Meeting​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ AGENDA - August 19, 2026 I.​ Call to Order - II.​ Roll Call and Introductions - A.​ Members - 2026 Appointments (E=Elected, A=Appointed, *Exec Comm Member) E A Jurisdiction E A Jurisdiction Alleman Mitchellville Altoona (Chairperson)* Pleasant Hill Ankeny* Polk City Bondurant Polk County BoS Clive Polk Co Sheriff (Vice Chair)* Des Moines Runnells Elkhart Urbandale Grimes West Des Moines Johnston* Windsor Heights B.​ Staff - Bios Geisinger, Dutch Nordmeyer, Patty Kacer, Laura Stufflebeam, Cameron McIntyre, Brett Tazzioli, Lynn Mumm, A.J. C.​ Guests and Public - III.​ Approval of Agenda - IV.​ Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2026 V.​ Presentations - None Scheduled VI.​ New Business and Action Items A.​ Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy - staff worked with PSAP Directors and interested stakeholders to refine the testing determination process by including specific and objective criteria. Consideration was also given to moving the regular monthly testing day to the first Wednesday of the month at 1100 …
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Polk County Emergency Management Commission Full Commission Quarterly Meeting MINUTES August 19, 2026 Meeting Time: 2:00pm Location: Polk County EOC, 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines Zoom Recording: Link Minutes Distributed On: August 21, 2026 Commission Meeting​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MINUTES - August 19, 2026 I.​ Call to Order - at 14:00 hours by Chairperson Ogbourne II.​ Roll Call and Introductions - Attendees A.​ Members - 2026 Appointments (E=Elected, A=Appointed, *Exec Comm Member) E A Jurisdiction E A Jurisdiction ✅ Alleman Mitchellville ✅ Altoona (Chairperson)* ✅ Pleasant Hill ✅ Ankeny* Polk City ✅ Bondurant Polk County BoS Clive ✅ Polk Co Sheriff (Vice Chair)* ✅ Des Moines Runnells Elkhart Urbandale Grimes ✅ West Des Moines ✅ Johnston* ✅ Windsor Heights B.​ Staff - Bios ✅ Geisinger, Dutch ✅ Nordmeyer, Patty ✅ Kacer, Laura ✅ Stufflebeam, Cameron ✅ McIntyre, Brett ✅ Tazzioli, Lynn ✅ Mumm, A.J. C.​ Guests and Public - Maura Curran, Iowa Public Radio; AJ Seely, Dallas County EMA III.​ Approval of Agenda - Commission Action: Motion by Pleasant Hill, seconded by Ankeny to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. IV.​ Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2026 - Commission Action: Motion by Johnston, seconded by Ankeny to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as distributed. The motion passed unanimously. V.​ Presenta …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 08:30

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 147 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-101 people (-$12.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({&quot;Flood&quot;: 8, &quot;Severe Storm&quot;: 7, &quot;Biological&quot;: 2, &quot;Snowstorm&quot; · last Fri May 24, 2024)
Traffic fatalities47 (8 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments13,890 (295,413 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,216/mo (4,873 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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3,007
Recorded votes
$775.9M
Annual budget
$178.9M
Debt outstanding
4,730
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$775.9M
Spending$692.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$178.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.23×
Debt-load index38 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.457
All kids
0.427
Black kids
0.325

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