Polk County public meetings in 2024

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Board of Health Advisory Committee will accept the November meeting minutes and hear reports from the Public Health Director, HHS, Animal Control, and disease prevention programs. They will also conduct a review of actions taken by the Board of Health and the Board of Supervisors. The meeting includes time for member and public comments before adjourning.

• Acceptance of November meeting minutes
• Board of Health/Board of Supervisors action review
• HHS update (Heather Bombei)
• Animal control update (Emma Tobey)
• Disease prevention program updates (Kari Lebeda Townsend)

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health approved minutes from August, September, and October. They voted to confirm the decision in a vicious dog appeal and motioned to send a letter requesting a change to the county ordinance. The board also received updates on disease prevention, including pertussis cases at five times previous years' levels.

• Approved minutes from August, September, and October
• Confirmed decision in vicious dog appeal (vote not recorded)
• Motioned to send letter requesting ordinance change

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee meets on Dec 19, 2024. The committee will approve the agenda and the October 24, 2024 minutes, share communications center updates, and examine budget and finance reports. A key item is discussion of the FY 25/26 budget proposal. Future meeting dates are set for early 2025.

• Approve agenda
• Approve October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Communications Center updates for Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom
• Review November dashboard and JD Edwards revenue, expenditure, and cash balance reports
• Discuss FY 25/26 PSAP budget proposal

The Polk County PSAP Advisory Committee met on December 19, 2024, and discussed operational updates from Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom, including training progress and staffing changes. They reviewed the November budget dashboard and JD Edwards reports, and made adjustments to FY 23/24 expenditure forms. A revised FY 25/26 budget proposal was discussed, including a potential $47,600 for joint projects, with comments due December 30. No formal votes were taken.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (October 24, 2024)
• Noted Des Moines training: 7 in training, 2 completed, 2 dropped from original 11
• Noted Des Moines PD command change effective January 6, 2025
• Adjusted FY 23/24 expenditure form for Des Moines PD; sent back for records
• Flagged Westcom's form missing 911 Service Board Administration expenses; sent back for confirmation
• Moved grant pass-through from 1208 to 1202 in FY 25/26 budget proposal
• Drafted second budget proposal including $47,600 for joint projects (1206)
• Set budget comments due December 30, 2024; amendments due January 3, 2025

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Polk County Metro Interoperability Committee will meet on December 19, 2024, to review the Common CAD Request for Information, update on the CAD Improvement Project, and discuss Alert Iowa and IMED systems. The meeting will be held at the PCEMA EOC in Des Moines.

• Review of Common CAD Request for Information
• Operations Subcommittee update on CAD Improvement Project
• Discussion of Alert Iowa and Rave Link
• Review of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Upcoming Active Threat Group Communications Exercise

The Metro Interoperability Committee met on Dec 19, 2024, and received updates on several projects. The IMED project has started radio orders and the WAVE portion contract has been signed. The committee discussed implementation challenges and plans to request a grant extension. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (Oct 24, 2024)
• Received RINO controllers, noted need for updates and capability checks
• Noted CAD testing failed on 12/17; Westcom to upload files, CentralSquare to schedule
• Working on sub-contract for Alert Iowa access; demo scheduled for Jan 8
• IMED radio orders started; WAVE contract signed
• Planning to request extension for IMED grant (runs through Sept 2025)

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will consider awarding a contract for wetland excavation at the Crane Meadows parcel in the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. The board will also discuss the purchase of Brenton Slough Phase One and approve various park improvement projects.

• Awarding contract for wetland excavation at Crane Meadows (max $230,000.01)
• Approving purchase of Brenton Slough Phase One (735 acres)
• Approving 32 kayak storage lockers for Easter Lake Park ($50,440)
• Approving goat grazing services at Easter Lake Park ($29,900)
• Approving shifting funding for Huffcutt restroom buildings ($63,975)

The Polk County Conservation Board approved several contracts and purchases, including a $230,000.01 wetland excavation contract for Crane Meadows, a $50,440 purchase of kayak storage lockers, and the purchase of 735 acres for Brenton Slough Phase One. They also approved a $33,900 payment to SE Group for business plan services and revised the Employee Administrative Manual effective January 1, 2025. The board entered closed session to discuss real estate but took no action.

• Approved $230,000.01 wetland excavation contract to Des Moines Dirt Worx, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $50,440 purchase of 32 kayak storage lockers (3-2)
• Approved $33,900 payment to SE Group for business plan services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 735 acres for Brenton Slough Phase One (5-0)
• Approved $29,900 goat grazing contract with Ames Goats on the Go, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $86,112 timber stand improvement contract (5-0)
• Approved $63,975 funding shift for restroom buildings (5-0)
• Approved Employee Administrative Manual revisions effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-0)

Veteran Affairs Commission

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission will consider certification and approval of November veteran claims, review a November exception report, and hear the Executive Director’s DART ridership report. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the November meeting, receive an incarcerated veterans report, and hold nominations for the 2025 Chair and Secretary before adjourning.

• Certification and approval of November veteran claims
• Review of November exception report
• Executive Director’s DART ridership report
• Nominations for 2025 Chair and Secretary
• Adoption of minutes from the November meeting

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission approved the previous month's claims and the November 2024 exception report, both unanimously. The commission also reappointed Marty Smith as Chair and Vikki Domina as Secretary for 2025. The executive director reported increased DART ridership and progress on the RIVER case management system.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Approved November 2024 exception report (3-0)
• Reappointed Marty Smith as Chair for 2025 (3-0)
• Reappointed Vikki Domina as Secretary for 2025 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of portions of roads in Polk City. The body is deciding on various grants, preliminary plats, and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for land purchase.

• Public hearing on the transfer of East Southside Drive (NW 110th Avenue) in Polk City
• ERA2 funding for Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing to assist with the purchase of the Holiday Inn Downtown
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the purchase of Brenton Slough Phase One
• Approval of the 2025 Public Works Department Permit Fee Schedule
• Preliminary plat approvals for The Oaks at White Oaks and The Chateau Plat 1

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including a road transfer in Polk City, alcohol license renewals, preliminary plats, and numerous resolutions covering funding, agreements, and appointments. No public comments were made at the public hearing. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved transfer of East Southside Drive portion in Polk City (5-0)
• Renewed Class C alcohol licenses for Food with Flair and McCann's Tap (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plats for The Oaks at White Oak and The Chateau Plat 1 (5-0)
• Approved ERA2 funding for Holiday Inn Downtown purchase and Anawim repairs (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Public Works Permit Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including Rory Deol as Chief Medical Examiner at $380,000 (5-0)
• Approved Community Development Grants for BRAVO and Sherman Hill Association (5-0)
• Referred official publications, condemnation notice, and tax abatement requests to relevant offices

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act water quality projects and a presentation on a vision for Global Neighbors. The meeting is a staff discussion with no formal votes scheduled.

• ARPA Water Quality Projects Update
• Presentation on A Vision for Global Neighbors

IEC Hotel Corporation

The IEC Hotel Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and receive a presentation on the 2025 budget. The agenda includes a review of an agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. and a determination of the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes from November 14, 2024
• 2025 Budget Presentation
• Piper Sandler & Co Agreement
• Next meeting date – To Be Determined

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee will approve the agenda and the draft minutes from the November 20 meeting. The committee will hear public comments, review staff evaluations for Kacer, Nordmeyer and Geisinger, and discuss 2025 appointment notification timing. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Authority.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 20 draft minutes
• Employee evaluations due by year‑end for Kacer, Nordmeyer, and Geisinger
• Discussion of 2025 appointment notification timing in the bylaws
• Unfinished Business: Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Authority

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the October 14 meeting, review finance reports and budget items for fiscal years 2023‑24, 2024‑25, and 2025‑26, and discuss a request for information on the CAD Improvement Project. New business includes a vote on how often the Executive Committee should meet. The meeting also provides updates on service board appointments, joint 911 lines, and Alert Iowa.

• Decision on 911 Service Board Executive Committee meeting frequency
• Review of FY 23/24 expenditures due December 16, 2024
• Discussion of FY 24/25 budget amendments
• Update on FY 25/26 budget development
• CAD Improvement Project – Request for Information (RFI)

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved a change to meet quarterly starting in 2025, with special meetings as needed. The committee also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved quarterly meeting schedule for 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as-is (all in favor)
• Approved 14-October-2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions, including road vacation in Farrar, a weed assessment certification, and a Class “C” retail alcohol license renewal for The Carney Tap. Additional items include a sanitary sewer extension agreement, several lead‑hazard repair contracts, and the purchase of tax‑sale certificates. The board will also vote on funding for demolition of a structure at 10841 Douglas Avenue to support future affordable‑housing redevelopment.

• Resolution approving vacation of portions of roads in Farrar (Railroad Ave, First Ave, Second Ave, NE 110th Court, alley ROW)
• Resolution renewing Class “C” retail alcohol license for The Carney Tap, 7010 NE 14th St, Ankeny
• Resolution approving sanitary sewer extension agreement with Western Montana Land & Cattle Company, LLC in Delaware Township
• Resolution approving funding to the City of Urbandale for demolition of the structure at 10841 Douglas Ave for affordable‑housing redevelopment
• Resolution approving purchase of tax‑sale certificates for District/Parcel 010/02104‑000‑000, 110/06196‑001‑000, and 040/02241‑000‑000

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings for road vacations in Farrar and weed assessments, with no public comments, and approved both resolutions. They also approved a series of resolutions including contracts for lead hazard repairs, a sewer extension agreement, and funding for affordable housing demolition. All votes were unanimous except for a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to sign contracts under $50,000, which passed 4-1 with Supervisor McCoy voting no.

• Approved vacation of portions of roads in Farrar (Railroad Ave, First Ave, Second Ave, NE 110th Ct, alley ROW) (unanimous)
• Approved certification of weed assessment (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class C retail alcohol license for The Carney Tap, Ankeny (unanimous)
• Approved sanitary sewer extension agreement with Western Montana & Cattle Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract with FexSteve Limited for lead hazard repairs at 314 56th St (unanimous)
• Approved contract with FAB Rehab for lead hazard repairs at 809 Guthrie Ave (unanimous)
• Approved funding to City of Urbandale for demolition at 10841 Douglas Ave (unanimous)
• Approved authority for Public Works Director to sign contracts under $50,000 (4-1, McCoy no)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Deflection/Diversion Subcommittee is meeting to discuss priorities and the phase-in of deflection and diversion programs. The body will also determine the frequency of future meetings.

• Discussion on phase-in of deflection/diversion programs
• Review of meeting frequency

The Deflection and Diversion Subcommittee discussed improving coordination among nonprofits and law enforcement for youth diversion programs. Members agreed to focus on prevention and intervention for unaddressed juvenile needs. They also changed meeting frequency from bi-monthly to monthly, starting January 6, 2025.

• Changed subcommittee meetings from bi-monthly to monthly (consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at River Place

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission will meet to approve the Polk Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan and the ESF#14: Mitigation and Recovery Annex. The body will also receive reports on various emergency operations and planning functions.

• Approval of Polk Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of ESF#14: Mitigation and Recovery Annex
• Update on Authority Working Group

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will consider the distribution of surcharge funds held in the 1202 (Administration) business unit for fiscal year 2023‑24. The meeting also includes updates on the CAD Improvement Project, 2025 Service Board appointments, a new 911 budget report format, and outdoor warning siren testing. Additional reports cover PSAP operations, fiscal status, and upcoming training and legislative items.

• Surcharge Funding Distribution to PSAPs – Allocation of funds from business unit 1202 (Agenda Item V.A)
• CAD Improvement Project – Status update (Agenda Item VI.A)
• 2025 Service Board Appointments – Discussion and selection (Agenda Item VII.A.3)
• Monthly Budget Report with new format and 911 Budget Workshop (Agenda Item VII.B)
• Outdoor Warning Sirens – Monthly system testing (Agenda Item VII.C.1)

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board approved the distribution of funds held in the 1202 Administration business unit at the end of fiscal year 23-24 to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), with one abstention from the Emergency Management representative. The board also received updates on the CAD Improvement Project, including testing delays due to a connection issue with Westcom, and discussed various administrative and operational matters.

• Approved surcharge funding distribution to PSAPs (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes of 21-Aug-2024 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion meeting. The agenda consists of a Sleepy Hollow update presented by Jeff Condon of Polk County Conservation and a housing update presented by Cynthia Latcham of Anawim Housing and Deputy County Administrator Sarah Boese. No decisions are listed; the items are informational updates.

• Sleepy Hollow update – presented by Jeff Condon, Leisure Services Manager, Polk County Conservation
• Housing update – presented by Cynthia Latcham, President, Anawim Housing, and Sarah Boese, Deputy County Administrator

Veteran Affairs Commission

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission will review and approve the October meeting minutes, certify October benefit claims, and hear a DART ridership report. The primary focus is on revising several sections of the commission's guidelines, including the definition of veteran under Iowa Code Ch. 35.1 and language updates to reflect current titles. An incarcerated veterans report will also be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the October meeting
• Certification and approval of October benefit claims
• Executive Director’s DART ridership report
• Guideline modifications to definition of veteran and title language
• Incarcerated veterans report

The commission approved October claims and 48 exception reports, citing budget overages for flags and markers. They also ratified modifications to internal guidelines regarding veteran definitions and assistance categories. The executive director reported increased client numbers and a decrease in DART ridership.

• Approved October 2024 claims (2-0)
• Approved 48 exception reports for October 2024 (2-0)
• Approved guideline modifications for veteran definitions and assistance (2-0)
• Approved October meeting minutes (no objections)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to recount votes in Iowa Senate District 20 precincts. The meeting also includes several plat approvals, tax abatements for the City of Des Moines, and road resurfacing agreements.

• Resolution ordering a recount of votes in Polk County precincts for Iowa Senate District 20
• Cooperative agreements for resurfacing NE 64th Street and NW 121st Street
• Final plat approvals for Bauer Heights Plat 4, Doe Run Plat 3, and Laffey Subdivision
• Four tax abatements for properties in the City of Des Moines
• Community Development Grants for Urbandale Food Pantry and Des Moines Area Religious Council

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met on November 19, 2024, and approved a large slate of resolutions unanimously, including final plats for three subdivisions, cooperative road resurfacing agreements with Pleasant Hill and Johnston, a recount of votes in Iowa Senate District 20, and multiple tax abatements and credits. They also approved personnel appointments and various contracts, including extensions with Wellmark, Delta Dental, and Voya. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved final plats for Bauer Heights Plat 4, Doe Run Plat 3, and Laffey Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative road resurfacing agreements with Pleasant Hill (NE 64th St) and Johnston (NW 121st St) (unanimous)
• Ordered recount of votes in precincts in Iowa Senate District 20 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for four Des Moines properties and one for Anawim Housing (unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions with Wellmark, Delta Dental, and Voya Financial (unanimous)
• Approved 14 personnel appointments, including new hires and a promotion (unanimous)
• Approved Community Development Grants for Urbandale Food Pantry and DMARC (unanimous)
• Referred tax abatement request for 147 Euclid Ave to Assessor, Treasurer, and County Attorney

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee will meet on November 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 120 of the Polk County Admin Building. The agenda includes accepting the August, September, and October meeting minutes, hearing the Public Health Director’s Report, and reviewing a viscous animal appeal. Additional items are updates from HHS, disease‑prevention program updates, and member and public comments before adjournment.

• Roll call
• Acceptance of August, September & October meeting minutes
• Public Health Director’s Report
• Viscous animal appeal
• HHS update

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health met with only two members present, lacking a quorum, so the August and September minutes were not approved. The board received updates, including an increase in STD testing fees to $25, with hardship waivers still available. No formal decisions were made beyond the fee increase, which was reported by the deputy director.

• STD testing service fee increased to $25 (reported by deputy director)
• August and September minutes not approved due to no quorum

IEC Hotel Corporation

The IEC Hotel Corporation Board of Directors will review and discuss the 2025 budget presented by Chad Sorenson. The board will also consider extending the CHM Warnick agreement. Minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting will be approved, and a future meeting date will be set.

• Approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting
• 2025 budget presentation by Chad Sorenson
• Consider extension of the CHM Warnick agreement
• Determine date for the next board meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the official canvass of votes cast in the General Election held on November 5, 2024.

• Canvass of votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election

The Board of Supervisors, acting as the County Board of Canvassers, certified the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. They declared winners for county offices, including Jill Altringer (Supervisor District 2), Mark E. Holm (Supervisor District 3), Jamie Fitzgerald (County Auditor), and Kevin J. Schneider (County Sheriff). The board also certified results for township trustees, county hospital trustees, soil and water commissioners, agricultural extension council members, judicial retention, and two constitutional amendments. A public measure in Polk City failed because it did not reach the required 60% threshold.

• Certified election results for President, U.S. Representative, state legislative races, and county offices
• Declared Jill Altringer elected to County Board of Supervisors District 2
• Declared Mark E. Holm elected to County Board of Supervisors District 3
• Declared Jamie Fitzgerald elected County Auditor
• Declared Kevin J. Schneider elected County Sheriff
• Declared winners for township trustee, county hospital trustee, soil and water commissioner, and agricultural extension council races
• Certified judicial retention results for all listed judges
• Declared Polk City Public Measure A failed (53% yes, below 60% required)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion to receive an update on the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment. The update will be presented by Jennifer Terry, CISWRA project lead, Dr. Elliot Anderson of IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering, University of Iowa, and Calvin Wolter of the Iowa Geological Survey. No decisions or votes are listed for this agenda item.

• Presentation on Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) by staff

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will consider several infrastructure projects and contract awards. The body is also reviewing 2025 user fee adjustments and a real estate transaction in closed session.

• Contract for Vegetation and Debris Removals in Fourmile Creek Greenway to Des Moines Dirt Worx for $105,000 plus 10% contingency
• Professional Service Agreement with Snyder and Associates for Polk City Junction Trail design/engineering not to exceed $85,000
• Fleet Shop north side extension for $215,625.34 with a 10% contingency
• Change Order 5 for Sleepy Hollow Improvement project pond repairs not to exceed $79,843
• Approval of 2025 user fee rate adjustments effective January 1, 2025

The board approved a $105,000 contract with Des Moines Dirt Worx for vegetation and debris removal in the Fourmile Creek Greenway, plus a 10% contingency. It also approved a $215,625 fleet shop extension, an $85,000 design agreement for the Polk City Junction Trail, and a $79,843 change order for Sleepy Hollow pond repairs. All votes were 3-0, with two members absent. The board entered closed session to discuss real estate but took no action.

• Awarded $105,000 contract to Des Moines Dirt Worx for Fourmile Creek Greenway cleanup (3-0)
• Approved $215,625.34 fleet shop extension with 10% contingency (3-0)
• Approved $85,000 design agreement with Snyder and Associates for Polk City Junction Trail (3-0)
• Approved Change Order 5 for Sleepy Hollow pond repairs, not to exceed $79,843 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 user fee rate adjustments and DNR grant resolution (3-0)
• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session for real estate discussion, no action taken (3-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee will consider approving the 2024 Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan, which FEMA Region VII has approved for the period October 30, 2024 through October 29, 2029. It will also review and recommend approval of the Emergency Support Function #14 overview annex. Additional items include discussion of the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Authority and updates on the FY 2025 budget and FY 2026 draft. Grants information and 911 Service Board matters will be reported.

• Approve Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan (2024 edition) – FEMA approval Oct 30 2024–Oct 29 2029
• Approve Emergency Support Function #14 overview annex
• Discuss Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Authority and request guidance
• FY 2025 budget year‑to‑date monthly report; FY 2026 initial draft prepared for December presentation
• Grants: EMPG $39,000 annually; CAD to CAD $4.9 M (Coronavirus Relief Funds)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will receive a data dashboard update, a presentation on the Safe and Thriving Youth program by United Way Des Moines, and a presentation on the Oakridge Neighborhood. The council will also allow limited public comments. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Data Dashboard introduction (CJCC Coordinator Jerry Evans)
• Safe and Thriving Youth presentation (Luke Lynch, United Way Des Moines)
• Oakridge Neighborhood presentation (Deidre DeJear, President & CEO)
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per person)

Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board

The Regional Governing Board will consider value-based payments for integrated services agencies and service coordination providers. The body will also review the FY 25/26 budget request and the FY 23/24 annual report.

• Value-Based Payments to Integrated Services Agencies
• Value-Based Payments to Service Coordination Providers
• FY 25/26 Budget Request
• Dr. Tracy Thomas Agreement
• HOPE Amended Agreement

The board approved several action items, including recommending incentive distributions to ISA agencies and service coordination providers, approving the FY 2023/2024 annual report, and approving the FY 2025/2026 budget request. All resolutions passed unanimously, with some members abstaining on specific items. The board also discussed the HHS re-alignment update and received the draft CY25 calendar.

• Recommended approval of incentive distributions to ISA agencies (unanimous, with 3 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of incentive distributions to Service Coordination Providers (unanimous, with 3 abstentions)
• Approved submission of FY 2023/2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 23/24 Accrual Fund Balance Certification Statement (unanimous)
• Approved submission of FY 24/25 ASBP Second Amendment to Iowa HHS (unanimous)
• Approved submission of FY 2025/2026 Budget Request (unanimous, with 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Agreement with Dr. Tracy Thomas (unanimous, with 2 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of HOPE Agreement Amendment (unanimous, with 1 abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will vote on a series of resolutions, including awarding a contract for the Corteva Wetland Project. It will also consider final plat approvals for several subdivisions, lease agreements for community services, and a public safety communications agreement. Additional items include property tax abatements for specific addresses and community development grant approvals.

• Resolution awarding contract for Corteva Wetland Project (Project No. 707-2425) to Aaron Crane Constructions, LLC
• Resolution approving final plats for Brazelton Estates, DB Estates, Ihle Place Plat 1, and Howdle Subdivision
• Resolution approving lease agreements with St. Vincent de Paul Substance Abuse Services, LLC and Broadlawns Medical Center
• Resolution approving PSAP Agreement with the State of Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Zetron, Inc. (Next Generation 911 Shared Services)
• Resolution abating property taxes for 2502 NW Parkridge Drive, 105 E 1st Street, and 545 42nd Street

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved the October 22, 2024 minutes, certified claims, several resolutions including construction contracts, subdivision plats, lease agreements, and personnel actions. The resolution establishing the Polk County Compensation Board and appointing members passed with a 4-1 vote, with McCoy voting nay. All other resolutions and public hearings were approved unanimously as noted.

• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Allowed or disallowed certified claims (5-0)
• Approved resolution establishing the Polk County Compensation Board and appointing members (4-1)
• Approved personnel actions for the Sheriff, CFYS, and Public Works departments (5-0)
• Adjourned until November 19, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors, acting as trustees, is considering a resolution to fund repairs for Drainage District Polk, Boone, Dallas No. 1. The proposal involves an assessment of 19.81% of the original assessment amount to be collected via taxes.

• Resolution No. 197-24 to approve an assessment of $8,785.25 for drainage repairs
• Repairs by JET Drain Services ($3,480 in 2022), DrainTech ($3,316.25 in 2024), and Bolten and Menk ($1,989 in 2024)

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Polk County Metro Interoperability Committee is meeting to review technical updates and operational coordination. The body will discuss a final update on the Aureon contract and progress on CAD-to-CAD testing.

• Final update on Aureon Contract
• CAD-to-CAD Testing update from Operations Subcommittee
• ICS-205 discussion
• Active Threat Full Scale Exercise scheduled for October 25
• NENA Center Manager Certification Program scheduled for November 11-15

The committee received a $175 refund from Aureon, credited to Joint Projects. CAD-to-CAD testing continues with vendors TAC10 and Tyler, but the system is not yet fully functional. No formal votes were taken; updates were provided on various projects.

• Received ~$175 refund from Aureon, credited to Joint Projects (1206)
• Noted no movement on RINO since previous meeting
• Acknowledged CAD-to-CAD testing ongoing, awaiting vendor interfaces
• Noted Iowa DPS signed contract with Tyler Technologies for CAD/RMS upgrade
• Discussed potential move of telecommunicator governance away from ILEA

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County PSAP Advisory Committee will consider several budget and finance items, including a distribution plan update, quarterly distributions, a monthly budget report, and a joint projects budget request. The committee will receive a final update on the Aureon contract and hear reports on joint lines research and Alert Iowa. Upcoming training opportunities, such as an active threat full‑scale exercise on Oct 25 and a NENA Center Manager Certification program on Nov 11‑15, will be presented. The meeting will conclude with open discussion and scheduling of future meetings.

• Budget and Finance discussion: distribution plan update, quarterly distributions, monthly budget report, joint projects budget request
• Final update on the Aureon contract
• Joint Lines Research presentation
• Alert Iowa briefing
• Upcoming training: Active Threat Full Scale Exercise (Oct 25) and NENA Center Manager Certification (Nov 11‑15)

The PSAP Advisory Committee chose Option 2 for the distribution plan, which passes available funds only to the PSAPs, and will bring it to the full 911 Service Board for approval on November 20. The committee also declined a $57,800 request from Des Moines for RAVE LINK, and scheduled a budget workshop for November 19. Quarterly distributions were completed on October 3, with amounts allocated to Admin, Des Moines, Polk County, Westcom, Joint Projects, and Catastrophic Reserve.

• Selected Option 2 for distribution plan (pass available funds to PSAPs)
• Declined $57,800 request for RAVE LINK from Des Moines
• Scheduled budget workshop for November 19, 1300-1600
• Approved quarterly distributions totaling $714,927.89
• Noted Aureon refund of ~$175 to be credited to Joint Projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an electrical easement for MidAmerican Energy Company. The meeting includes votes on various service contracts, community development grants, and property tax abatement requests.

• Public hearing on electrical easement to MidAmerican Energy Company at Lauridsen Skatepark
• Community Development Grants for Center at Sixth and Des Moines Symphony Association
• Tax abatement request for 6306 SW 7th Street
• Contract award to Lahr Custom Excavating for Wise Wetland Project
• Agreement with Uber Health, LLC for transportation services

The Board of Supervisors approved a funding commitment to support the City of Des Moines' Capital City Reinvestment District for the construction of the Pro Iowa soccer stadium and Global Plaza at the DICO site, with a 3-2 vote (Brownell, Van Oort, Connolly in favor; McCoy, Hockensmith against). The board also approved numerous other resolutions, including contracts, grants, and personnel actions, all unanimously except for the Compensation Study Recommendations, which passed 4-1 with McCoy voting no. No public comments were made during the electrical easement public hearing.

• Approved funding commitment for Pro Iowa soccer stadium and Global Plaza at DICO site (3-2)
• Approved permanent electrical easement to MidAmerican Energy at Lauridsen Skatepark (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Wise Wetland Project to Lahr Custom Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Polk County Housing Trust Fund for Emergency Home Repair Program (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Iowa DNR for Air Quality program funding (unanimous)
• Approved Compensation Study Recommendations (4-1, McCoy no)
• Approved 15 personnel actions including hires and promotions (unanimous)
• Approved Community Development Grants for Center at Sixth and Des Moines Symphony Association (unanimous)

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The committee will review reports from the Public Health Director and the EveryStep program. The meeting includes updates on disease prevention and a review of actions taken by the Board of Health and Board of Supervisors.

• Public Health Director’s report
• EveryStep update
• Disease prevention program updates
• Board of Health/Board of Supervisors action review

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health met on September 20, 2024, with only one member present, Rick Kozin, lacking a quorum. The board did not approve the August minutes due to the absence of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from the director, deputy director, Wesley Life Homecare, and the Lead Program, followed by committee member comments and adjournment.

• August board minutes not approved due to no quorum
• Meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

IEC Hotel Corporation

The IEC Hotel Corporation Board of Directors will review and approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, receive a performance update, approve the 2024 Q3 coverage calculation, and vote on a resolution authorizing redemption of Series 1‑A bonds. The meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
• Performance update presented by Chad Sorenson
• Approve 2024 Q3 coverage calculation
• Approve resolution authorizing redemption of Series 1‑A bonds
• Determine date for next meeting (to be determined)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee will hear a presentation from Thrive Now Recovery of Pleasant Hill. Members will review the "Barriers to Behavioral Health Care for Justice‑Involved Individuals" document. An update on Life Services and the Sobering Center will be provided, and the next meeting date will be confirmed.

• Presentation by Thrive Now Recovery (guest: Brock Milligan)
• Discussion of barriers to behavioral health care document
• Life Services/Sobering Center update
• Scheduling of next meeting (Dec 19, 2024)

The subcommittee heard an update from Thrive Now Recovery, which will open a 48-bed facility in Pleasant Hill in December, offering detox, residential, and MAT services. The Life Services/Sobering Center ribbon cutting is set for October 23, with 5 beds initially. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Heard Thrive Now Recovery update on December opening (no vote)
• Scheduled Life Services/Sobering Center ribbon cutting for Oct 23
• Re-sent invitation to Andrew Allen for next meeting

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Deflection/Diversion Subcommittee will discuss its mission, goals, and how its programs intersect with other efforts. Members will review current programs, data use, and decide how often the subcommittee should meet. The council will also approve meeting dates for 2024 and 2025.

• Discuss mission and goals of the subcommittee
• Review current programs to avoid duplication
• Consider data‑driven decision‑making
• Decide frequency of subcommittee meetings
• Approve meeting dates for 2024/2025

The Deflection and Diversion Subcommittee of the Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council met to discuss strategies for diverting youth and adults from the criminal justice system. Members decided to hold subcommittee meetings bi-monthly, starting December 2, 2024, and discussed the need for standardized data collection and coordination among community programs. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning and information sharing.

• Set subcommittee meetings to bi-monthly, first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at River Place
• Scheduled next meeting for December 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room #3
• Volunteered to meet with local police departments to identify barriers to standardizing deflection programs
• Volunteered to compile and share a list of community youth service providers

Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board

The Regional Governing Board is meeting to vote on several contract amendments and agreements. The board will also discuss the upcoming ribbon cutting for the Life Services Center.

• Eide Bailly Agreement
• Decisions for Life Contract Amendment
• Easterseals Contract Amendment
• Optimae Contract Amendment
• IRSH Designation for Optimae and Candeo

911 Service Board

The 911 Service Board Executive Committee will decide how to distribute $1,919,174.09 currently held in the 1202 Administration account. The board is considering options to either fill a catastrophic reserve fund or distribute the balance among three Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).

• Vote on reallocation of $1,919,174.09 from account 1202
• Proposal to allocate $290,000 to the 1207 Catastrophic Reserve
• Proposed distributions to Des Moines PD, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and WestCom
• Discussion of RINO 2.0 contract cancellation and past due billing
• Vote to shift Huxley Communications lines payment from account 1202 to 1206

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee voted to recommend Option 2 for distributing $1,438,656.09 held in the 1202 administration account: after withholding $45,518 for operating costs and reallocating $435,000 to the catastrophic reserve, the remaining funds would go directly to the three PSAPs rather than filling the reserve to its cap. The recommendation goes to the full 911 Service Board for approval in November. The committee also approved its agenda and previous minutes, and discussed moving joint 911 line expenses from account 1202 to 1206.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes as-is (all in favor)
• Recommended Option 2 to the full 911 Service Board: distribute 1202 funds directly to PSAPs, not fill catastrophic reserve (all in favor)
• Under Option 2, funds would go $586,703 to Des Moines PD, $434,822 to Polk County Sheriff's Office, $417,131 to WestCom
• Joint 911 line expenses to shift from account 1202 (Admin) to 1206 (Joint Projects)
• Discussed but did not decide: reducing Executive Committee meeting frequency to bimonthly or quarterly
• No vote recorded on RINO 2.0 contract cancellation or Aureon refund follow-up

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will attend the 2024 Wild Prairie Showdown fundraiser. No other items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• 2024 Wild Prairie Showdown Fundraiser

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will hold a public hearing and decide whether to award a $267,450 contract (plus 10% contingency) to Iowa Water and Waste Systems, LLC for the Thomas Mitchell septic system project. It will also consider approving a $25,000 county match for a water‑trails grant, a $171,000 Sleepy Hollow capital‑campaign services contract, revisions to easements on the Gay Lea Wilson Trail, and a recommendation to transfer two trail parcels to the City of Bondurant.

• Award contract to Iowa Water and Waste Systems, LLC for Thomas Mitchell septic system – $267,450 plus 10% contingency
• Approve $25,000 Polk County match for Water Recreation Access Program grant for South Skunk River water‑trails access
• Approve Sleepy Hollow capital‑campaign management services with Funding Solutions, Inc. – $171,000 plus 10% contingency
• Approve revisions to Permanent Access Easement to WRA and Electrical Easement to MidAmerican Energy on the Gay Lea Wilson Trail
• Recommend Polk County Board transfer two parcels on the Chichaqua Valley Trail to the City of Bondurant via quit‑claim deed

The Polk County Conservation Board approved the consent agenda, including a $25,000 match for a DNR water trails access grant, and awarded a $267,450 contract for the Thomas Mitchell septic system project. It also approved easement revisions, property transfer to Bondurant, and a $171,000 capital campaign contract. A policy change was tabled pending more information.

• Approved consent agenda including bill list, ski tuning pricing, and DNR grant submission with $25,000 match (5-0)
• Approved easement revisions for Gay Lea Wilson Trail (5-0)
• Recommended property transfer to City of Bondurant via Quit Claim Deed (5-0)
• Approved $171,000 capital campaign services with Funding Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $267,450 septic system contract to Iowa Water and Waste Systems, LLC (5-0)
• Tabled Administrative Manual changes for Pay Adjustment Policy (4-0, Feltner absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a budget amendment for FY 24/25 and a revised Secondary Road Budget. The meeting includes decisions on zoning text amendments, lead hazard repair contracts, and various community grants.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend the FY 24/25 budget
• Second reading of ordinance approving Polk County Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Lead hazard repair contracts with FexSteve Limited and Richmond Construction for five properties
• Vacation of a drainage easement for property at 3523 NW 93rd Avenue, Polk City
• FY 25/26 funding for capital expenses at Wells Fargo Arena

The Board approved text amendments to the Polk County Zoning Ordinance and the FY 2025 Revised Secondary Road Budget. Other actions included approving several lead hazard repair contracts, alcohol license renewals, and various community grants.

• Approved text amendments to Polk County Zoning Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Revised Secondary Road Budget and Five Year Construction Program
• Approved FY 24/25 budget amendment
• Approved vacation of drainage easement at 3523 NW 93rd Avenue, Polk City
• Approved alcohol license renewals for Boline-Manfredi VFW Post #9662 and Chateau at White Oak Vineyard (4-0)
• Approved lead hazard repair contracts with FexSteve Limited and Richmond Construction
• Approved FY 25/26 funding for Wells Fargo Arena capital expenses
• Approved personnel appointments including Director of Public Works at $185,551 (4-0)

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve September claims and review the Executive Director's reports. Members will discuss and review modifications to guidelines. The meeting also includes a report on incarcerated veterans.

• Approval of September claims
• DART Ridership Report
• Guideline Modification Discussion and Review
• Incarcerated Veterans Report

The commission approved the previous month's claims and the September 2024 exception report, both unanimously. They also discussed proposed guideline changes, with further discussion planned for November. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous month's claims (2-0)
• Approved September 2024 exception report (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion meeting on October 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The agenda includes an update from the Neighborhood Development Corp presented by Sadie Trytten, Director of Operations. It also includes an update from the Neighborhood Finance Corp presented by Stephanie Murphy, Executive Director. No decisions are listed; the items are informational updates.

• Neighborhood Development Corp update – presented by Sadie Trytten, Director of Operations
• Neighborhood Finance Corp update – presented by Stephanie Murphy, Executive Director

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. It will discuss the status of equipment returns and past‑due billing for the Aureon contract. Additional items include an update on CAD‑to‑CAD testing and information on upcoming NENA training. The committee will also set dates for future meetings.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• ICS‑205 discussion – Knotfest
• Aureon contract – equipment return status and past‑due billing
• Operations Subcommittee update – CAD‑to‑CAD testing

The committee discussed the Knotfest communications plan, which worked fine, and reviewed the Aureon contract, noting equipment returns from Des Moines and Polk County, a $175 credit, and plans to bring RINO 1 & 2 back online with Des Moines leading. CAD-to-CAD testing resumed with issues being resolved by CentralSquare, and new call types are live at PCSO. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Des Moines to lead RINO 1 & 2 restoration project
• 911 Coordinator to work with Aureon on $175 reimbursement
• CAD-to-CAD testing resumed; CentralSquare resolving issues
• New call types live at PCSO; east pilot response plans being updated
• November 28 and December 26 meetings cancelled; December 19 added

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. It will discuss communications center updates for Des Moines, Polk County and Westcom, and review the budget and finance items, including the distribution plan update and the monthly budget report with revenue, expenses and cash balance. The board will address the Aureon contract, covering equipment returns and past‑due billing, and announce upcoming NENA Center Manager Certification training for November 11‑15.

• Approve agenda
• Approve previous meeting minutes (August 22, 2024)
• Budget and Finance: distribution plan update and monthly budget report (attachments #1 and #2)
• Aureon Contract: equipment returns and past‑due billing
• Upcoming NENA Center Manager Certification Program – November 11‑15

The PSAP Advisory Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed options for distributing approximately $1.4 million in remaining 911 funds, with a vote deferred to the next 911 Service Board Executive Committee meeting. The committee also received updates on training, technology projects, and a contract dispute with Aureon. No final decisions were made on fund distribution or other substantive matters.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred vote on $1.4M fund distribution options to Executive Committee
• Noted $435,000 initial distribution to Catastrophic Reserve completed

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the Corteva Wetland Project and proposed text amendments to the Polk County Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review various construction agreements, tax suspension petitions, and health department fee updates.

• Public hearing for the Corteva Wetland Project plans, specifications, and contract
• First reading of an ordinance for Polk County Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Agreement with Caliber Concrete for the Public Works Sidewalk 2024 Project
• Updated services and fees for Clinical Services at the Health Department
• Petitions to suspend taxes and special assessments for multiple residential addresses

The Board unanimously approved plans for the Corteva Wetland Project and first-reading text amendments to the Polk County Zoning Ordinance after public hearings with no opposition. It also approved numerous resolutions, including tax suspensions for dozens of properties, contracts, agreements, and personnel appointments. All actions were approved unanimously unless noted.

• Approved Corteva Wetland Project plans, specs, and contract (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Zoning Ordinance text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved tax suspensions for 56 properties (unanimous)
• Approved Caliber Concrete sidewalk construction agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Great Outdoors Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including new HR Director and General Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved civil litigation settlement (W. Lane) (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with MidAmerican Energy for Two Rivers Park (unanimous)

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee will hear the public health director’s report and updates on several health programs. Items include a review of the August meeting minutes, a lead program update, a Wesley Life Homecare update, and disease prevention program updates. The committee will also discuss any actions previously recommended by the Board of Health and Board of Supervisors.

• Acceptance of August meeting minutes
• Public Health Director’s report
• Lead program update (Stephanie Appleby)
• Wesley Life Homecare update (Pam Reeves)
• Disease prevention program updates (Kari Lebeda Townsend)

The committee approved meeting minutes from June and July. Staff provided updates on flu clinic scheduling, disease prevention, and the expansion of the Greencard Clinic.

• Approved June and July board minutes

Veteran Affairs Commission

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission will meet to approve August claims and review reports. The commission is scheduled to discuss modifications to guidelines and review DART ridership data.

• Approval of August claims
• Discussion on guideline modifications
• DART ridership report
• Incarcerated veterans report

The commission approved the previous month's claims and the August 2024 exception report, both unanimously. The executive director reported a 2.5% budget overage for the second month of the fiscal year and discussed planned guideline modifications for the October meeting.

• Approved previous month's claims (2-0)
• Approved August 2024 exception report (2-0)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will establish a quorum and approve the minutes from its July 23, 2024 meeting. It will receive informational updates on a data dashboard, the formation of a Deflection/Diversion Subcommittee, a public library outreach program, and a pretrial update from the 5th District Iowa DOC. The council will also allow brief public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting
• Data Dashboard update (information)
• Formation of Deflection/Diversion Subcommittee (information)
• Presentation on the DM Public Library Outreach Program
• 5th District Iowa DOC Pretrial Update

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council unanimously approved the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the jail management data dashboard, the new Deflection and Diversion Subcommittee, and a presentation on the 5th IDOC pretrial program. No new business or public comments were conducted.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will consider approving contracts for heating and cooling units at Jester Park Lodge and a utility terrain vehicle for park patrols. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a trail partnership agreement and the purchase of land near Polk City.

• Approving $48,145.00 for heating and cooling units at Jester Park Lodge
• Approving $30,731.11 for a UTV to patrol Sleepy Hollow and bike parks
• Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Polk City Junction Trail
• Approving the purchase of 1.58 acres near Polk City for $52,930.00
• Approving an amendment to the Fourmile Creek Greenway management agreement

The board approved the consent agenda including a $48,145 HVAC replacement at Jester Park Lodge and a $30,731.11 UTV purchase. They also approved a MOU with Polk City for the Polk City Junction Trail, a land purchase from David Bush for $52,930 plus closing costs, and an amendment to the Fourmile Creek Greenway agreement with Des Moines. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board discussed a potential bass tournament at Easter Lake but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda: $48,145 HVAC replacement at Jester Park Lodge (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $30,731.11 UTV purchase for patrol (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Polk City for Polk City Junction Trail development (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1.58 acres near Polk City for $52,930 plus closing costs (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Fourmile Creek Greenway 28E Agreement with Des Moines (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion regarding the Safe Bars program. The meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on September 11, 2024, at 111 Court Avenue in Des Moines.

• Staff discussion on Safe Bars program
• Meeting at 111 Court Avenue, Room 120

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will vote on the FY 24/25 budget for the Iowa Events Center and its productivity fee. The meeting also includes resolutions for sewer improvements, grant applications, and tax‑abatement requests. Several public‑hearing notices and contract approvals are also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving plans, specs, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2024 Norwoodville URA Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Item 7)
• Resolution accepting bid (no. 293-2425) from Synergy Contracting LLC for the 2024 Norwoodville URA Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Item 13)
• Resolution approving submittal of funding application for the 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program (Broadway Avenue Phase 2) (Item 14)
• Resolution approving the FY 24/25 budget for Iowa Events Center and productivity fee (Item 28)
• Request for tax abatement for property at 2502 NW Parkridge, Ankeny (Church of Pentecost USA, Inc.) (Item 31)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution for the 2024 Norwoodville URA Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, including plans, specs, and estimated cost, and accepted a bid from Synergy Contracting LLC. They also approved numerous other resolutions, including agreements for the Corteva Wetland Project, a settlement with 1 Red Hotel LLC, and various grants and contracts. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved plans, specs, form of contract and estimated cost for 2024 Norwoodville URA Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (5-0)
• Accepted bid from Synergy Contracting LLC for the Norwoodville sewer project (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Dave's Dozing for dewatering of Wise Wetland Project (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with 1 Red Hotel LLC resolving condemnation appeal (5-0)
• Approved agreement with HUD for Older Adults Home Modification Program (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Delaney Acres Plat 1 and Fisher Lane Ridge (5-0)
• Approved Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for residential substance abuse treatment (5-0)
• Approved FY 24/25 budget for Iowa Events Center and productivity fee (5-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission will conduct its regular Executive Committee meeting. The agenda includes approvals of the agenda and prior minutes, presentations from invited guests, new business items, and reports on administration, finance, hazard assessment, resource management, planning, operations, training, exercises, public education, and homeland security. The meeting concludes with open discussion and scheduling of upcoming meetings.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
• Programs, Presentations, Invited Guests or Speakers
• New Business and Action Items
• Reports on Administration, Finance, Hazard Identification, Resource Management, Planning, Operations, Training, Exercises, Public Education, and Homeland Security

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee met on August 13, 2024, and unanimously recommended that the full Commission adopt a Financial Conflict of Interest Policy, updates to ESF 5 (Emergency Management) and ESF 9 (Search and Rescue), and the initial Polk County Recovery Plan – Base. These recommendations will be considered by the full Commission at its August 21 meeting. The committee also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended adoption of Financial Conflict of Interest Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of ESF 5 Emergency Management updates (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of ESF 9 Search and Rescue updates (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Recovery Plan – Base (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from May 15, 2024 (unanimous)

911 Service Board

The Executive Committee will vote on the $36,696 Westcom PSAP expense and other routine expenditures. It will also address the cancellation of the RINO 2.0 contract and verify joint 911 line payments. Monthly budget reports for the period ending July 31 2024 will be reviewed, and a request for information on the CAD Improvement Project will be discussed.

• Approve $36,696 payment to City Professional/Technical Services for Westcom PSAP (Item 4)
• Cancel RINO 2.0 contract and process equipment returns (Old Business)
• Verify joint 911 line payments recorded under account 1202 (Old Business)
• Review monthly budget reports ending 31‑July‑2024 (Revenue, expenses, cash balance)
• Consider RFI for the CAD Improvement Project

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved a $36,696 expenditure for Westcom PSAP professional/technical services, with all members voting in favor. The board also discussed the ongoing RINO 2.0 contract cancellation, noting equipment returns from Des Moines and Polk County are complete but Westcom's return is unconfirmed. Staff reported that initial distributions to several accounts are still awaiting documentation approval from Central Accounting, though no expenditures are being held up.

• Approved $36,696 Westcom PSAP professional/technical services payment (all ayes)
• Approved agenda as distributed
• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes as distributed

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion on September 4, 2024, regarding the first quarter budget amendment for FY 24/25 and a supplemental food program update.

• FY 24/25 1st Quarter Budget Amendment
• Supplemental Food Program Update

Conservation Board

The board is meeting for a tour of Easter Lake. The agenda consists of procedural items and the tour.

• Easter Lake Tour

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider issuing general obligation bonds and hearing requests to vacate road right-of-ways. The meeting also includes proclamations and numerous resolutions regarding tax suspensions, vendor agreements, and community grants.

• Public hearing on issuing General Obligation Bonds Series 2024B
• Public hearing to vacate portions of NW Cedar Valley Drive
• Public hearing to vacate portions of NE Delaware Avenue easement in Ankeny
• Resolution approving agreement with FexSteve Limited for lead hazard repairs
• Resolution approving Opioid Settlement Fund Harm Reduction Supplies Grants

The Polk County Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved resolutions authorizing General Obligation Bonds (Series 2024B) with reallocation of unspent proceeds, vacating portions of NW Cedar Valley Drive and an easement on NE Delaware Avenue in Ankeny, and approving numerous other resolutions including grants, contracts, and tax credits. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Angela Connolly absent.

• Approved GO Bonds Series 2024B and reallocation of unspent proceeds (4-0)
• Vacated portions of NW Cedar Valley Drive right-of-way (4-0)
• Vacated portions of NE Delaware Avenue easement in Ankeny (4-0)
• Renewed Class C retail alcohol license for Outer Limits (4-0)
• Approved tax suspensions for multiple properties (4-0)
• Approved 14 personnel appointments including Sheriff and Public Works positions (4-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Fund grants to Steps of Hope Iowa and Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition (4-0)
• Approved economic development funding to Greater Des Moines Partnership (4-0)

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee will review monthly financial reports for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2024, and discuss updates from the communications centers.

• Review of monthly budget report and cash balance as of July 31, 2024
• Discussion on the Aureon contract, including equipment returns and past due billing
• Review of the Des Moines Police Department EMD Training Grant
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from July 25, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members reviewed August fund disbursements for various PSAPs and discussed expanding direct user access for Alert Iowa.

• Approved agenda
• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will discuss the Aureon contract, including equipment returns and past‑due billing. It will also receive an update on the Unified Concept of Interoperability and a report on the CAD‑to‑CAD Subcommittee. A 911 training grant for the Des Moines Police Department will be presented. The meeting includes routine agenda approvals and open discussion.

• Aureon Contract – equipment returns and past‑due billing
• ICS‑205 – Stufflebeam presentation on Iowa State Fair
• Unified Concept of Interoperability (UCOI) update
• CAD to CAD Subcommittee update
• Des Moines PD EMD training grant

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Updates were provided on the Iowa State Fair after-action review, Knotfest event, Aureon contract, and CAD-to-CAD testing. A $600,000 AFG grant for Des Moines fire stations was noted, and the member list was updated per bylaws.

• Approved agenda as distributed
• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes as distributed
• Updated member list per bylaws (frontline dispatchers not added)

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss new business, including financial conflict of interest policies and emergency support functions. The meeting will also include reports on administration, hazard identification, and damage assessment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
• ESF#5: Emergency Management
• ESF#9: Search and Rescue
• Recovery Plan - Base

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear a guest speaker, and consider new business items such as bylaw signatures. It will discuss the CAD Improvement Project from the previous meeting and receive a fiscal report that details revenue, expenses, and cash balances for the 2024‑25 budget year. Additional reports include updates from each PSAP, outdoor warning siren testing, and state 911 program matters.

• Bylaws signatures – Tazzioli (new business)
• CAD Improvement Project – Geisinger/Bischof (old business)
• Fiscal Report – includes $1,350,000 LL surcharge and $1,550,000 WL surcharge revenues
• Outdoor Warning Sirens – monthly system testing
• State of Iowa End of Year Pass‑Through and Surcharge Working Group updates

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board met and received updates on the CAD-to-CAD improvement project, with pilots scheduled for October but potentially delayed. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously, and recognized Bob Brownell for over 20 years of service. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Presented plaque to Bob Brownell for 20+ years of service
• Gathered signatures for 2024 bylaws adoption

Veteran Affairs Commission

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission will approve the minutes from its July meeting, certify and approve July veteran assistance claims, review the July exception report, and hear the Executive Director’s DART ridership report. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Certification and approval of July veteran claims
• Review of July exception report
• Executive Director’s DART ridership report

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission approved the previous month's claims and ratified the July 2024 exception report, both unanimously. The commission noted the first month of the fiscal year is 2.86% over budget, and annual perpetual care for veterans' graves in Des Moines cemeteries has been paid in full. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Ratified July 2024 exception report (3-0)

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Board of Health Advisory Committee will consider the June and July meeting minutes, hear the Public Health Director’s report, and discuss updates on disease prevention and the breast and cervical cancer screening program. Committee members and the public will also have opportunities for comments before adjournment.

• Acceptance of June & July meeting minutes
• Public Health Director’s report
• Breast & cervical cancer screening program discussion
• Program updates on disease prevention
• Committee member and public comments

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health met with only two members present and took no substantive votes. The June minutes were not approved due to a lack of quorum. Staff provided updates on a temporary reporting order for mushroom-containing products, hospital-acquired infections, COVID-19 wastewater trends, and food and recreational water safety.

• June board minutes not approved (no quorum)
• No other formal decisions or votes recorded

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will approve a wetland excavation contract and a $500,000 grant application for Brenton Slough Phase 3. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real estate purchases.

• Awarding wetland excavation contract to Molitor Construction for $26,307.00
• Approving $500,000 REAP grant application for Brenton Slough Phase 3
• Approving permanent electrical utility easement for MidAmerican Energy near Lauridsen Skatepark
• Action on minutes from the previous meeting
• Closed session to discuss real estate purchases

The Polk County Conservation Board approved the consent agenda, which included approving the bill list, recommending a permanent electrical utility easement to MidAmerican Energy near the Lauridsen Skatepark parking lot, authorizing staff to submit a $500,000 REAP grant for Brenton Slough Phase 3 acquisition, and awarding a $26,307 wetland excavation contract to Molitor Construction. The board also approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. No action items were discussed, and the meeting included reports on fundraising and project updates.

• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for permanent electrical utility easement to MidAmerican Energy (unanimous)
• Approved staff submission of $500,000 REAP grant for Brenton Slough Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded wetland excavation contract to Molitor Construction, max $26,307 with 5% contingency (unanimous)

Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board

The Polk County Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board will approve the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. It will receive a status report on the FY 23/24 Semi‑Annual Incentive Fund and consider FY 24/25 contract amendments. The board will also hear updates on the HHS re‑alignment and the Outpatient Competency Restoration program, and review upcoming Board of Supervisors’ proclamations.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY 23/24 Semi‑Annual Incentive Fund Status Report
• FY 24/25 Contract Amendments
• HHS Re‑Alignment Update
• Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) Update

The board unanimously approved the FY 23/24 Semi-Annual Incentive Fund Status Report for submission to Iowa Health and Human Services, and recommended approval of FY 24/25 Contract Amendments to the Polk County Board of Supervisors. Members also received updates on the HHS Re-Alignment, including a finalized service area of 14 counties and an upcoming RFP, and on the Outpatient Competency Restoration program.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 23/24 Semi-Annual Incentive Fund Status Report and authorized submission to Iowa HHS (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 24/25 Contract Amendments to Polk County Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will set a date for issuing $255,350 in General Obligation Bonds for the River Place Solar project. The meeting also includes approvals for the Wise Wetland Project plans, electrical easements for MidAmerican Energy near NE 27th Street, and amendments to Chapter 20 of the County Construction Code. Additional resolutions address service agreements, community grants, and budget actions.

• Resolution approving plans, specifications, contract form and estimate for the Wise Wetland Project
• Resolution granting electrical easements to MidAmerican Energy near the intersection of NE 27th Street (Fourmile Mountain Bike Park and the Gay Lea Wilson Trail)
• Ordinance (second reading) amending Chapter 20 of the Polk County Construction Code
• Resolution fixing the date for issuing $255,350 General Obligation Bonds (River Place Solar)
• Resolution approving a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Great Outdoors Foundation for Conservation Acceleration Fund projects

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved the Wise Wetland Project plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate, as well as granting electrical easements to MidAmerican Energy. They also passed an ordinance amending Chapter 20 (Construction Code) on second reading, waived the third reading, and approved it. Numerous resolutions were approved unanimously, including agreements for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project, a fiscal sponsorship with Great Outdoors Foundation, and various service provider amendments.

• Approved Wise Wetland Project plans, specs, contract, and estimate (unanimous)
• Granted electrical easements to MidAmerican Energy near NE 27th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 20 Construction Code amendments, waived third reading (unanimous)
• Renewed Class C alcohol licenses for Norwood Inn and Smokey D's BBQ (unanimous)
• Approved 18 personnel appointments including new hires and promotions (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for right-of-way hearings, easement contracts, and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $255,350 General Obligation Bonds (River Place Solar) meeting date resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Community Sponsorship and Betterment Grant awards (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The Executive Committee is reviewing a financial conflict of interest policy and updates to Emergency Support Functions 5 and 9. These items are recommended for adoption by the full Commission on August 21. The meeting also includes reports on grant funding and emergency planning.

• Proposed financial conflict of interest policy and disclosure statement
• Updates to ESF 5 (Emergency Management) and ESF 9 (Search and Rescue)
• SHSGP 2023 grant of $374,000 for Iowa Events Center security equipment
• SHSGP 2024 application for a video fusion system for Altoona and West Des Moines PD
• Annual EMPG grant of $39,000 for personnel expenses

911 Service Board

The Polk County 911 Service Board will vote on several expenditure approvals, including a $130,859.80 purchase of 20 Toughbooks for the Des Moines PSAP and a $69,428.14 purchase for the Westcom PSAP. The board will also address the cancellation of the AUERON contract for the RINO 2.0 system and the required equipment return by August 1. Additional items include budget and finance updates and pending distributions from the clearing account pending verification.

• Approve $130,859.80 for 20 Keltek Toughbooks with docking stations for Des Moines PSAP
• Approve $69,428.14 for Westcom PSAP equipment from City Professional/Technical Services
• Approve joint‑project payments of $76.25 to Huxley Communications, $470.83 to Kinetic Business, and $353.44 to CenturyLink
• Cancel the AUERON contract for the RINO 2.0 system and require equipment return by Aug 1
• Pending distributions from the clearing account once Central Accounting verifies end‑of‑year balances

The Polk County 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved expenditures including $130,859.80 for 20 Toughbooks with docking stations for the Des Moines PSAP and $69,428.14 for Westcom professional/technical services, with a $360 charge to Urbandale FD removed from the reimbursement. The board deferred approval of joint 911 line charges pending research. The RINO 2.0 contract cancellation was noted, with equipment return statuses varying.

• Approved $130,859.80 for 20 Toughbooks with docking stations for Des Moines PSAP (all ayes)
• Approved $69,428.14 for Westcom professional/technical services, minus $360 for Urbandale FD subscription (all ayes)
• Deferred approval of joint 911 line charges ($76.25 Huxley, $470.83 Kinetic, $353.44 CenturyLink) pending research (all ayes)
• Approved agenda without changes
• Approved previous meeting minutes from 10-June-2024 (all ayes)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Chapter 20 amendments to the county construction code (first reading). The meeting also includes several resolutions authorizing public‑hearing notices for the Wise Wetland Project, Iowa DOT funding for a culvert on NE 38th Street, and a 20% matching fund commitment for electric‑vehicle charging station grants. Additionally, two retail alcohol license renewals and a new native wine license application will be considered.

• Ordinance (first reading) approving amendments to Chapter 20, Polk County Construction Code
• Renewal of Class “C” Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service area for Mary Go Round Lounge, 6584 NE 14th Street
• Resolution authorizing notice of public hearing (Aug 13, 2024) for Wise Wetland Project plans, specs, contract and estimated cost
• Resolution approving Iowa DOT funding agreement for a culvert project on NE 38th Street
• Resolution approving 20% matching funds for electric‑vehicle charging station federal grants in partnership with Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 20 (Polk County Construction Code) after a public hearing with no attendees. The board also approved three alcohol license renewals/new licenses, and passed over 30 resolutions covering road projects, wetland projects, funding agreements, personnel actions, and various grants. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Chapter 20 Construction Code amendments (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved Class C alcohol license renewal for Mary Go Round Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved Class E alcohol license renewal for Quik Trip #562 (unanimous)
• Approved new Special Class C Native Wine License for Dosaage Vineyard + Winery (unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT funding agreements for culvert project on NE 38th St and HMA overlay on SE 6th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved agreements for Harding and Nalean Wetland Project with Houston Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved 20% matching funds for EV charging station federal grants (unanimous)
• Approved 7 personnel appointments including Eric Kool as CFYS Director at $180,666 (unanimous)

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County 911 PSAP Advisory Committee will discuss the finalized cancellation of the Aureon contract and the associated equipment returns. It will also receive communications center updates for Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom, and review fiscal policy and monthly budget numbers. The meeting includes a welcome for new staff member Lynn Tazzioli and an open discussion period.

• Welcome new staff member Lynn Tazzioli
• Communications Center updates for Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom
• Fiscal policy update (Attachment 1)
• Monthly budget numbers (Attachment 2)
• Cancellation of Aureon contract (RINO 2.0) and equipment returns (Attachment 3)

The PSAP Advisory Committee finalized the cancellation of the Aureon contract for RINO 2.0, with equipment returns pending. The committee also reviewed the completed Fiscal Policy Update and monthly budget numbers, and discussed a proposed state surcharge increase from $1 to $1.20. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and operational.

• Finalized cancellation of Aureon contract for RINO 2.0
• Reviewed completed Fiscal Policy Update (Attachment 1)
• Reviewed monthly budget numbers for end of June/end of year (Attachment 2)
• Discussed state proposal to increase 911 surcharge from $1 to $1.20
• Noted Aureon waived delinquent charges after discussion
• Agreed to host one EMD training class per vendor (APCO, Priority Dispatch, PowerPhone)

Metro Interoperability Committee

The committee is meeting to identify communication shortfalls and solutions for the Polk County Service Area. Members will review updates on interoperability incidents and the CAD to CAD Operations SubCommittee.

• Cancellation of the RINO 2.0 contract
• Iowa State Fair ICS 205 draft update
• DSM EMD training grant submission
• Introduction of new 911 Coordinator Lynn Tazzioli

The committee officially cancelled the RINO 2.0 contract after resolving outstanding fees with Aueron, pending return of equipment. They also reviewed successful CAD-to-CAD testing, discussed a unified interoperability concept, and noted a grant submission for EMD training.

• Cancelled RINO 2.0 contract (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Approved ICS-205 for Iowa State Fair (draft complete)
• Noted CAD-to-CAD testing successful with 3 issues identified
• Submitted grant for EMD training (Des Moines, 90% reimbursement)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on NARCAN policy from Behavioral Health Development Services staff and an update on the Airport Terminal construction project.

• NARCAN Policy Presentation
• Airport Terminal Construction Update

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will approve minutes from its May 14, 2024 meeting and receive several informational updates, including a data dashboard and reports on behavioral health and community services. The council will also allow brief public comments before closing and scheduling the next meeting for September 17, 2024.

• Approve minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting
• Data dashboard update by CJCC Coordinator Jerry Evans
• Progress report on the Behavioral Health Subcommittee
• Presentation on Change Course Iowa by CEO Joseph Johnson
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council met on July 23, 2024, and unanimously approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes. The council received informational updates on the CJCC Dashboard, behavioral health barriers for justice-involved individuals, the Change Course program, and the Polk County Life Services Center construction. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

IEC Hotel Corporation

The IEC Hotel Corporation Board of Directors will conduct roll call and approve the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. A performance update will be presented by Chad Sorenson. The board will vote to approve the 2024 Q2 coverage calculation. The next meeting date will be set before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting
• Performance update presented by Chad Sorenson
• Approval of 2024 Q2 coverage calculation
• Determine next meeting date

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to accept June minutes, hear reports from the Public Health Director and program leads, and review joint actions with the Board of Supervisors. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health approved the May board minutes. The meeting included updates from the director and deputy director, with no specific actions reported. The American Lung Association provided an update on tobacco prevention work, and disease prevention staff reported on influenza, COVID-19, avian flu, and other health topics. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved May board minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The primary agenda item is a presentation on a compensation study by Dr. Victoria McGrath.

• Compensation Study presentation by Dr. Victoria McGrath

Veteran Affairs Commission

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission will meet to approve minutes, certify June claims, and review the Executive Director's reports on DART ridership and quarterly activity.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Certification and approval of June claims
• Review of DART Ridership Report
• Review of Fourth Quarter Activity Report

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission approved its June 2024 minutes, the previous month's claims, and 21 exceptions above allowable guidelines for June 2024. The executive director reported 130,001 DART rides this fiscal year and $57,711,252.00 awarded to Polk County veterans and their families in compensation and pension claims. No incarcerated report data was available due to the new RIVER case management system. The next meeting is August 20, 2024.

• Approved June 2024 minutes (no objections)
• Approved previous month's claims (2-0)
• Approved 21 exceptions above allowable guidelines for June 2024 (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a contract for the Polk County Solar Panel Project and a public hearing regarding real estate disposal. The meeting includes votes on law enforcement agreements with school districts and various health and human services grants.

• Award of RFP (no. 225-2425) for Polk County Solar Panel Project to One Source Solar LLC
• Quit Claim Deed for property at 1120-22nd Street (Hernandez/Magdaleno)
• 28E agreements for law enforcement services with Bondurant-Farrar and Dallas Center-Grimes school districts
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the Polk County Entrance and Driveway Ordinance
• Agreement with Fexsteve Limited for lead hazard repairs at 936 Wolcott Avenue

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with One Source Solar LLC for a county solar panel project and passed an amendment to the Entrance and Driveway ordinance. The Board also authorized several personnel appointments and approved multiple grants for law enforcement and substance abuse treatment.

• Approved Polk County Solar Panel Project award to One Source Solar LLC
• Approved amendment to the Polk County Entrance and Driveway ordinance
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for property at 1120-22nd Street
• Approved 28E agreement with Bondurant-Farrar Community School District for law enforcement services
• Approved Byrne Justice Assistance Grants for MINE Task Force, Bridges of Iowa, and St. Vincent de Paul
• Approved personnel actions for 22 employees across various departments
• Approved Class 'C' Retail Alcohol License update for Fleetwood Bar and Grill (Bouy’s)
• Approved agreement with Great Outdoors Foundation for river clean up initiatives

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a petition regarding the parcel at 1147-58th Street, Des Moines. The request seeks to suspend taxes and special assessments and authorize the Chairperson to sign redemption documents.

• Petition to suspend taxes and special assessments for 1147-58th Street

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in special session on July 10, 2024, with three of five members participating by telephone. The board approved a petition to suspend taxes and special assessments and authorized the chairperson to sign the application and affidavit for redemption of a parcel at 1147th-58th Street in Des Moines. The meeting then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved petition to suspend taxes and special assessments for parcel at 1147th-58th Street, Des Moines (3-0)
• Authorized chairperson to sign Application and Affidavit for Redemption of the parcel (3-0)
• Adjourned (3-0)

Conservation Board

The board will review the 2023 Annual Report and approve updates to the Employee Administrative Manual. Members will also vote on a fee structure for public electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, several maintenance contracts for park vegetation and building upkeep are up for approval.

• New fee structure for Public EV Charging Stations
• Contract for woody vegetation spraying on 145 acres not to exceed $33,375
• Exterior staining for Jester Park Nature Center not to exceed $25,650
• 5% interim pay increase for the Equestrian Center Manager vacancy
• Revisions to the Employee Administrative Manual effective July 1, 2024

The Board approved a new fee structure for public EV charging stations and several maintenance contracts for park vegetation and facilities. It also authorized a temporary pay increase for an interim manager and approved the 2023 Annual Report.

• Approved fee structure for Public EV Charging Stations (4-0)
• Awarded woody vegetation spraying contract to Adaptive Wildlife Management, not to exceed $33,375 (4-0)
• Approved exterior staining of Jester Park Nature Center to Berry Painting, not to exceed $25,650 (4-0)
• Approved 5% interim pay increase for Elizabeth Peitzman (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Polk County Conservation Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved revisions to the Employee Administrative Manual effective July 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes with one amendment (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various resolutions, including agreements for bridge construction and design with the Iowa DOT. The meeting also includes a first reading of an amended entrance and driveway ordinance and public hearings regarding easements. Additionally, the Board will consider alcohol license renewals and service agreements.

• First reading of the amended Polk County Entrance and Driveway Ordinance
• Agreement with Iowa DOT for NE 38th Street bridge over I-80 construction
• Funding and lease agreements with Bridges of Iowa for substance abuse treatment at the Polk County Jail
• Contract award to Cunningham-Reis, LLC for a bridge project
• Agreement with DMACC to provide financial counseling services

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several infrastructure agreements with the Iowa DOT and a contract for a bridge project. The Board also approved 14 personnel appointments and various retail alcohol license renewals.

• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Entrance and Driveway ordinance (5-0)
• Awarded bridge project contract to Cunningham-Reis, LLC
• Approved Iowa DOT agreements for NE 38th Street bridge and IA 141/415 Interchange project
• Approved Iowa DOT funding for bridge replacements on NE Devotie Drive and NW 86th Street
• Approved 14 personnel appointments across Sheriff, County Attorney, CFYS, H.R., and Emergency Mgmt (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license renewals for Club Celebrity, Kwik Star #1086, and Stop-N-Go #506 (5-0)
• Approved funding and lease agreements with Bridges of Iowa for jail substance abuse treatment
• Approved Community Development Grant for IMPACT Community Action Partnership Inc.

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Board of Health Advisory Committee will review May meeting minutes and recent actions from the Board of Health and Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes a presentation by the American Lung Association and disease prevention program updates.

• American Lung Association presentation
• Disease prevention program updates
• Review of Board of Health/Board of Supervisors actions

The Board of Health Advisory Committee met to review departmental updates. The only formal action taken was the approval of the minutes from the April meeting.

• Approved April board minutes

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Behavioral Health Subcommittee is discussing inpatient facility options including Hickory Recovery and Grays Woods Recovery Center. Members will also review current substance use disorder resources and identify service gaps.

• Discussion of Hickory Recovery inpatient facility
• Discussion of Grays Woods Recovery Center inpatient facility
• Review of substance use disorder resource gaps
• Planning for future education and guest speaker focus areas

The subcommittee discussed proposed inpatient facilities in Grinnell, Des Moines, and Pleasant Hill. Members identified service gaps regarding detox beds, youth treatment, and walk-in assessment capacity. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Conservation Board

The meeting consists of a board tour of several local trail systems. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Brown’s Woods Nature Trail Tour
• Great Western Trail Tour
• Gay Lea Wilson Trail and Fourmile Creek Greenway Tour

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will review minutes and approve claims from May. The Executive Director's report includes updates on DART ridership and Iowa Code Ch.35b regarding the definition of a veteran.

• Approval of May claims
• May exception report
• DART ridership report
• Iowa Code Ch.35b veteran definition

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting, the monthly claims, and the May 2024 exception report. Executive Director Pat Sweeney reported that the department is currently under budget for the fiscal year and discussed upcoming office renovations and staffing updates.

• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly claims (3-0)
• Ratified and approved May 2024 exception report (3-0)

Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board

The Polk County Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board is reviewing amendments to annual service plans and budgets for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The meeting also includes a review of an incentive plan request and updates on HHS re-alignment.

• Amendments to FY23/24 and FY24/25 Annual Service Plans and Budgets
• FY24/25 Incentive Plan Request
• Fourth Amendment to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Contract
• HHS Re-Alignment Update
• OCR Update

The Governing Board approved amendments to the FY 23/24 and FY 24/25 service plans and budgets, authorizing their submission to Iowa Health and Human Services. They also recommended approval of the FY 24/25 Incentive Plan and the Fourth Amendment to the state contract to the Board of Supervisors. Judge Poschner abstained from voting on all four action items, while Christina Smith abstained from the first item.

• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes
• Approved Third Amendment to FY 23/24 Annual Service Plan and Budget
• Approved First Amendment to FY 24/25 Annual Service Plan and Budget
• Recommended approval of FY 24/25 Incentive Plan Request to Board of Supervisors
• Recommended approval of Fourth Amendment to Iowa DHHS Contract to Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a zoning change to light industrial at 1300 NE 72nd and easement approvals for the wastewater authority. The agenda includes several grant awards from the Opioid Settlement Fund to various community organizations. The board will also review agreements for local food, fitness, and shelter services.

• Zoning change to Light Industrial District at 1300 NE 72nd
• Issuance of $52,585,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Opioid Settlement Fund grant awards to several organizations
• Easement approvals for Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority
• Agreement with Iowa DNR for Air Quality Program funding

The Board approved the issuance of $52,585,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B. Other key actions included a zoning map amendment for a light industrial district and the approval of numerous service contracts and grant awards.

• Authorized $52,585,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment to Light Industrial District at 1300 NE 72"
• Approved ingress/egress easements for Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority
• Approved FY 24/25 budget appropriation
• Approved Opioid Settlement Fund grants to Bridges of Iowa, Full Circle Recovery, Primary Health Care, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and UCS Healthcare
• Approved various service agreements for Meals on Wheels, emergency shelters, and fitness instruction
• Approved personnel actions for 12 employees and FY 2024/2025 annual salaries
• Approved FY 24/25 Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor permits for four locations

Conservation Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Great Western Trail Improvements project and vote on several infrastructure contracts. Agenda items include shoreline stabilization at Easter Lake and well installation at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. The meeting also includes a discussion on storm shelter policies.

• $517,511 contract for Great Western Trail improvements via TK Concrete, Inc.
• Purchase of a 79-acre property in Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt from Kent Lehs
• $65,250 agreement for Easter Lake shoreline stabilization engineering
• $143,635 contract for well installation at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
• $72,600 contract for artificial turf installation at Sleepy Hollow Snowflex hill

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including trail improvements and well installation. It also authorized the purchase of 79 acres in the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt and a mitigation rights agreement.

• Approved $517,511 Great Western Trail Improvements contract to TK Concrete, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 79-acre property in Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt from Kent Lehs (4-0)
• Approved $143,635.48 well installation contract for Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (4-0)
• Approved $65,250 design and engineering agreement for Easter Lake shoreline stabilization (4-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Iowa DNR for Easter Lake shoreline stabilization (4-0)
• Approved Mitigation Rights Purchase Agreement with Sandy Creek Partners, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $72,600 contract to American Greens for Sleepy Hollow Snowflex turf (4-0)
• Approved oak wilt survey at Brown’s Woods with Jake’s Woods, LLC up to $25,000 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a roll call and canvass the votes cast in the June 4, 2024, Primary Election. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Canvass of votes cast for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met as the county canvassing board on June 11, 2024, and certified the official vote totals from the June 4, 2024 primary election. The board declared the winning party nominees for U.S. Representative District 3, several Iowa Senate and House districts, and Polk County offices including Supervisor Districts 2 and 3, Auditor, and Sheriff. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances were considered; the meeting was solely the official canvass and certification of primary election results.

• Certified primary election results for U.S. Representative District 3: Lanon Baccam (D) 15,131 votes; Zach Nunn (R) 6,186 votes
• Certified State Senate District 16: Claire Celsi (D) 2,418 votes; no Republican candidate filed
• Certified State Senate District 18: Janet Petersen (D) 4,087 votes; no Republican candidate filed
• Certified State Senate District 20: Nate Boulton (D) 1,348 votes; Mike Pike (R) 673 votes
• Certified State Senate District 22: Matt Blake (D) 2,689 votes; Brad Zaun (R) 1,229 votes
• Certified Polk County Supervisor District 2: John Forbes (D) 3,229 votes; Jill Altringer (R) 1,318 votes
• Certified Polk County Supervisor District 3: Kim Hagemann (D) 2,083 votes; Mark E. Holm (R) 1,873 votes
• Certified Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald (D) 16,769 votes and Sheriff Kevin J. Schneider (D) 16,111 votes; no Republican or Libertarian nominees for either office

911 Service Board

The committee will review expenditure documentation for Des Moines, PCSO, and Westcom PSAPs. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the RINO 2.0 contract cancellation and updates on the CAD Improvement Project. Additionally, reports will be provided on the 911 Coordinator vacancy.

• Approval of expenditures for Des Moines, PCSO, and Westcom PSAPs
• RINO 2.0 contract cancellation
• Updates on CAD Improvement Project subcommittees
• Report on 911 Coordinator vacancy

Board of Supervisors

The June 5, 2024 agenda lists a single item for the Polk County Board of Supervisors meeting. The board will receive an informational presentation on the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) from project lead Jennifer Terry. No votes or policy actions are scheduled in this excerpt.

• Informational presentation on the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing various land-use amendments and financial resolutions. Key items include a large bond sale and updates to zoning for commercial and residential properties. The agenda also covers permit renewals and community service agreements.

• Sale of $53,200,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
• Zoning amendment at 1300 NE 72nd from Neighborhood Commercial to Business Park
• Zoning amendment at 3630 NE 150th Avenue from Agricultural to Estate Residential
• Easements for Wastewater Reclamation Authority at Fourmile Mountain Bike Park
• Purchase of election equipment and related software

The Board approved the sale of $53.2 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B. Several zoning amendments were passed, including a change to Light Industrial at 1300 NE 72nd. The Board also approved various personnel appointments and business permits.

• Authorized sale of $53,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
• Approved zoning change to Business Park Classification at 1300 NE 72nd (4-1)
• Approved first reading of zoning change to Light Industrial District at 1300 NE 72nd (4-1)
• Approved zoning change to Estate Residential District at 3630 NE 150th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for vacant lot at 805 E. Emma Street
• Approved FY 24/25 permits for four tobacco/vapor retailers
• Approved renewal of alcohol licenses for QuikTrip #538 and Sonny’s Pizza Bistro
• Approved 13 personnel appointments across various county departments

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes and claims from April. The agenda includes a review of an exception report and a ridership report from DART.

• Approval of April claims
• Review of April exception report
• DART Ridership Report

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission approved the April minutes, previous month's claims, and 24 assistance exceptions for April 2024. The commission also heard reports from Executive Director Pat Sweeney regarding a $5,000 grant for a casket lift at the Masonic Cemetery and Deputy Director Michael Mortensen receiving a national award.

• Approved April 2024 minutes with no objections
• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Ratified and approved 24 assistance exceptions for April 2024 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting in its capacity as Drainage District Trustees. The body will consider a resolution regarding a levy for the Polk – Story Drainage District No. 1.

• Resolution approving a levy for Polk – Story Drainage District No. 1

The Board of Supervisors met as Drainage District Trustees and approved a levy for Polk-Story Drainage District No. 1. This action was taken as joint trustees with the Story County Board of Supervisors.

• Approved levy for Polk-Story Drainage District No. 1 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and the disposal of county interest in several real estate parcels. The body is also deciding on various construction contracts, lead hazard repair agreements, and zoning changes.

• Issuance of $112,170,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes and sale of $53,200,000 General Obligation Bonds
• Zoning map amendment from Agricultural to Estate Residential for 3630 NE 150th Avenue
• Quit Claim Deeds for 2020-10th Street, 1600 Dean Avenue, 1603 University Avenue, and parcels near 1601-8th Street
• Contract for the Helland Wetland Project awarded to Aaron Crane Construction
• Bid acceptance from On Track Construction for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the issuance of $112.17M in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes and the sale of $53.2M in General Obligation Bonds. The Board also approved several real estate quit claim deeds and a zoning map amendment for a property in Cambridge.

• Authorized $112,170,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024A
• Directed advertisement for sale of $53,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment to Estate Residential District for 3630 NE 150th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Quit Claim Deeds for 2020 10th Street, 1600 Dean Avenue, 1603 University Avenue, and parcels between 1601-8th Street and 713 College Avenue
• Awarded Helland Wetland Project contract to Aaron Crane Construction
• Accepted bid from On Track Construction for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Projects
• Approved 5-day Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions for 54 seasonal and permanent positions

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports on disease prevention and behavioral health and disability services. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding EFR Polk County grants.

• Behavioral Health and Disability Services update
• EFR Polk County grants
• Disease prevention program updates

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health approved its March minutes and received updates on staffing, school immunization audits, and disease prevention. No ordinances, budgets, contracts, or policy changes were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.; the next meeting is May 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved March board minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion regarding a rezoning request. The meeting focuses on a specific property in Ankeny.

• Rezoning request for GIO Commercial, LLC at 1300 NE 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission is meeting to vote on a quorum amendment to its bylaws and the proposal to act as the fiscal agent for the 911 Service Board. The body will also hold annual officer elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Proposed bylaws amendment to change quorum to a majority of members present
• Proposal for EMA to act as fiscal agent for the 911 Service Board
• Annual elections for Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• SHSGP 2023 grant award of $374,000 for Iowa Events Center security equipment
• SHSGP 2024 proof-of-concept video fusion system for Altoona and West Des Moines PD

911 Service Board

The 911 Service Board is meeting to decide on the removal of RINO 2.0 from the Aureon network and the termination of related contracts. The board is also reviewing an updated 911 Fiscal Policy that includes new sections on cash reconciliation and financial reporting.

• Proposed termination of Aureon network contract and removal of RINO 2.0
• Proposed update to 911 Fiscal Policy regarding cash reconciliation and financial reporting
• Review of March 2024 Monthly Budget Report
• Discussion of CAD Improvement Project-Hentzel
• Update on automatic alerts based on CAD call type by PSAP Advisory Committee

The Board voted to terminate services and not renew the contract with Aureon regarding RINO 2.0. Additionally, the Board approved an updated 911 Fiscal Policy featuring new cash reconciliation and financial reporting sections.

• Canceled contract with Aureon for RINO 2.0 (Unanimous)
• Approved updated 911 Fiscal Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Justice Systems Partners. The body will also receive reports on jail programming, juvenile court services, and outpatient competence restoration.

• MOU with Justice Systems Partners
• Progress report on website and dashboard
• Presentation on programming at the jail
• Presentation on juvenile court services
• Presentation on outpatient competence restoration

The Council unanimously approved proposals to change Pretrial Services procedures, including allowing the Department of Corrections to set supervision levels independently. The group also agreed to explore a pilot project for evidence-based contact standards. The meeting included informational updates on jail population trends, juvenile court services, and a new outpatient competency restoration program.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported DOC recommendations on release without supervision level input (unanimous)
• Supported DOC establishing supervision levels based on mission statement (unanimous)
• Agreed to explore pilot project for evidence-based contact standards (unanimous)

Conservation Board

The Board is reviewing revenue forecasting models and various action items including contract awards for archaeological services and park construction. The meeting includes discussions on fee structures for Sleepy Hollow and Athene North Shore recreation areas.

• Contract award to Impact 7G for $75,870 for archaeological services at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
• Concrete drive installation at Jester Park for $99,868.20
• Bridge construction quote from RW Excavating LLC not to exceed $94,720.00 plus 10% contingency
• Iowa DNR Wildlife Habitat Stamp grant award of $31,000 for Miller Property restoration
• AmeriCorps Planning Grant Match of $220,129.00 for calendar year 2025

The Polk County Conservation Board approved a 25-year lease with the Central Iowa Trail Association for Sycamore Trail, awarded a $75,870 archaeological services contract to Impact 7G, and approved a $99,868.20 concrete drive installation at Jester Park. It also approved a $94,720 bridge quote for Fourmile Mountain Bike Park, a $54,560 turf contract, and new fee structures for Sleepy Hollow and Athene North Shore. A pre-meeting workshop lacked a quorum and took no action; a closed session on real estate produced no action.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bill list, 25-year Sycamore Trail lease, $75,870 archaeological contract, $99,868.20 concrete drive, MidAmerican easement recommendation, and DNR grant items (4-0)
• Approved $220,129 AmeriCorps Planning Grant Match for 2025, pending grant award (4-0)
• Approved RW Excavating LLC bridge quote up to $94,720 plus 10% contingency (4-0)
• Approved Sleepy Hollow first-year fee structure with amendment allowing staff discounts and promotions (3-1, Altringer no)
• Approved Athene North Shore Recreation Area equipment rental fee structure (4-0)
• Approved new bank accounts for Sleepy Hollow and Athene North Shore Recreation Area (4-0 each)
• Ratified electronic vote awarding $54,560 turf contract to American Greens (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The session focuses on a planning update regarding the ERA2 Fund.

• ERA2 Fund Planning Update presented by Deputy County Administrator Sarah Boese

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a large capital loan for the airport and a sanitary sewer improvement project. They are also reviewing a zoning amendment for property in Cambridge and several real estate disposal notices.

• Proposal to underwrite $113,005,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for the Airport
• Public hearing for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
• Zoning map amendment from Agriculture to Estate Residential at 3630 NE 150th Avenue
• Public hearing notices for disposal of county real estate at 1600 Dean Ave, 2020 10th St, and 1603 University Ave
• Setting the annual service fee for the Curb-it Residential Recycling Program

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met May 7, 2024 and approved a long list of routine items, including bills, permits, licenses, professional services agreements, grants, and personnel actions, most by unanimous votes. On the Metro Turf zoning request at 3630 NE 150th Avenue in Cambridge, the board took no action on a resolution amending the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, and voted 4-1 to delay the first reading of the zoning map amendment so the ordinance could be changed to rezone a smaller area than originally requested. A public hearing on the zoning map amendment drew two residents speaking in opposition and was continued to May 21, 2024. The board also directed the acceptance of a proposal to underwrite $113,005,000 (subject to change) in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024A for the airport.

• Approved April 23, 2024 minutes as printed and March 27 and April 17, 2024 discussion meeting minutes (5-0)
• Allowed or disallowed certified bills, claim numbers 202404300001-202404300986 and 202405070001-202405071268 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project with no one appearing for or against
• Approved resolution on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on zoning map amendment to May 21, 2024 after two residents spoke in opposition
• Took no action on resolution amending 2050 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Agriculture to Estate Residential for 3630 NE 150th Avenue, Cambridge (Metro Turf)
• Delayed first reading of ordinance rezoning 3630 NE 150th Avenue, Cambridge (Metro Turf) from Agricultural to Estate Residential to allow changes rezone a smaller area (4-1, Hockensmith nay)
• Approved FY 24/25 cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits for five Casey's and Kum & Go locations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Health, will consider a resolution regarding grant funding. The item involves an application or contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to assist with plugging abandoned wells.

• Resolution for grant funding assistance to plug abandoned wells via Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

The Polk County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Health, approved a contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. This agreement provides grant funding assistance to plug abandoned wells.

• Approved application/contract with Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for abandoned well plugging grants

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee met to discuss bylaws, leadership elections, and fiscal agency for the 911 Service Board. The committee also reviewed grant funding for security equipment and a proposed video fusion system for law enforcement.

• Proposed bylaw amendment to define quorum as a majority of Commission members
• Recommendation to act as fiscal agent for 911 fund for FY 2025 trial period
• $374,000 HSGP Grant for security equipment at the Iowa Events Center
• $39,000 EMPG grant received for personnel expenses
• Proposed video fusion system proof-of-concept for Altoona PD and West Des Moines PD

911 Service Board

The Executive Committee is reviewing a recommendation to terminate services and not renew the contract with the Aureon network for RINO 2.0. The board is also reviewing expenditures and project updates for 911 services.

• Vote to terminate Aureon network contract for RINO 2.0
• Expenditure approval for Des Moines: $46,679.18
• Expenditure approval for PCSO: $120,678.85
• Expenditure approval for Westcom: $42,692.65
• CAD Improvement Project update by Hentzel

The 911 Service Board Executive Committee voted unanimously to not renew the Aureon contract and terminate all Aureon services related to RINO 2.0, following recommendations from the PSAP Advisory and Metro Interoperability committees. It also unanimously approved known expenditures over $10,000, including $46,679.18 for Des Moines, $120,678.85 for PCSO, and $42,692.65 for Westcom. Updates noted a temporary stall in the CAD Improvement Project and ongoing work on Alert Iowa automatic alerts and UCOI page two. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm.

• Approved not renewing the Aureon contract and terminating all Aureon services related to RINO 2.0 (unanimous)
• Approved known expenditures over $10,000: Des Moines $46,679.18, PCSO $120,678.85, Westcom $42,692.65 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion regarding the Opioid Settlement Fund Strategic Plan. The item is presented by Annie Uetz, CEO of Behavioral Health & Disability Services.

• Opioid Settlement Fund Strategic Plan presentation

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee is meeting to identify communication shortfalls and solutions for the Polk County Service Area. A primary focus is discussing the pros and cons of the RINO 2.0 system to determine if it is still needed for radio operations.

• Discussion of RINO 2.0 pros and cons regarding radio communication needs
• CAD Improvement Project updates
• ICS-205 review for IronMan and Iowa State Fair
• Discussion of Unified Concept of Interoperability

The Polk County Metro Interoperability Committee met on April 25, 2024, to discuss interoperability communications. The minutes record discussion of the RINO 2.0 system's pros and cons, a goal to move it off the AUREON network by July 1, 2024, and a note that operations must be on board before any recommendation to the 911 Executive Committee. The committee also discussed the Unified Concept of Interoperability and an update to the ICS 217A standard. No formal motions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes; the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for May 23, 2024.

PSAP Advisory Committee

The 911 PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Nick Tavaglione regarding Rave. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Rave presentation by Nick Tavaglione

The committee listened to a presentation by Nick Tavaglione regarding Rave, a system for automatic alerts for specific call types and mass casualty incidents. The committee will continue to investigate the solution.

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion to review a rezoning petition and receive an update from Bravo Greater Des Moines.

• Rezoning petition for Metro Turf, LLC/White Oak
• Update from Sally Dix, Executive Director of Bravo Greater Des Moines

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve claims and the exception report from March. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and the Incarcerated Veterans' program.

• Approval of March claims
• March exception report
• DART ridership report
• Third quarter report
• Incarcerated Veterans' report

The Commission approved the previous month's claims and ratified 24 exceptions for March 2024. The Executive Director reported that $15 million in federal claims were awarded in Polk County. The Board of Supervisors approved one additional full-time position for the department for FY 24/25.

• Approved March minutes (no objections)
• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Approved March 2024 exception report (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2024/2025 budget and certify taxes. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure bids, alcohol licenses, and property tax exemptions.

• Adoption of FY 2024/2025 budget and certification of taxes
• Acceptance of Elder Corporation bid for NE Rising Sun Drive Reconstruction Project
• Acceptance of HV Property Services bid for 2024-25 Local PCC Patches
• Assignment of tax sale certificates for 1168-22nd Street, 1706-23rd Street, and 1552-23rd Street to the City of Des Moines
• Approval of final plats for Cory Acres Plat 3 and Dylan Estates Plat 1

The Board unanimously adopted the FY 2024/2025 budget and certification of taxes. Other actions included approving several construction bids, alcohol licenses, and personnel appointments. The Board also assigned tax sale certificates to the City of Des Moines to promote housing.

• Adopted FY 2024/2025 budget and certification of taxes
• Approved Storm Sewer Easement for City of Pleasant Hill
• Assigned tax sale certificates to City of Des Moines for housing
• Accepted Elder Corporation bid for NE Rising Sun Drive Reconstruction Project
• Accepted HV Property Services bid for 2024-25 Local PCC Patches
• Approved alcohol licenses for Liquor Land, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, and Animal Rescue League
• Approved personnel actions for 26 individuals across various departments
• Approved funding to City of Des Moines for Market District feasibility study

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Behavioral Health Subcommittee is discussing substance use disorder treatments. Discussion topics include current detox options, the upcoming new sobering center, and methods for supporting recovery during re-entry.

• Discussion of methamphetamine and opioid detox options
• Review of a new sobering center arriving Fall/Winter 2024
• Evaluation of substance use disorder treatments in jail or prison settings
• Review of current re-entry processes and recovery housing options

The Behavioral Health Subcommittee decided to focus its efforts on substance use disorders. Members discussed barriers to detoxification care and the planned opening of a sobering center in Fall 2024.

• Agreed to focus subcommittee efforts on substance use disorders (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Des Moines Airport Terms of Loan Agreement and a third quarter amendment for fiscal year 23/24. These items are scheduled for discussion during the Board Staff Discussion meeting.

• Des Moines Airport Terms of Loan Agreement
• FY 23/24 3rd Quarter Amendment

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board is meeting to decide on several land acquisitions and park improvement funds. The board will also discuss cancellation policies and site operations for the Athene North Shore Recreation Area.

• Approval of $1,282,500 in bond funds for Thomas Mitchell Park improvements
• Purchase of 5.57 acres near Polk City from Ron Kamps for $222,800 plus closing costs
• Purchase of 5.23 acres near Polk City from Steve Kamps for $219,200 plus closing costs
• Amendment for $36,000 in additional services with JEO Consulting Group Inc. for Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
• Agreement with Great Outdoors Foundation for site operations at Athene North Shore Recreation Area

The Board approved bond funding for park improvements and the purchase of two land parcels near Polk City. An agreement for site operations at Athene North Shore Recreation Area was approved contingent on legal review of indemnification clauses.

• Approved $1,282,500.00 in 2024-2026 bond funds for Thomas Mitchell Park improvements (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of 5.57 acres near Polk City from Ron Kamps for $222,800.00 plus closing costs (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 5.23 acres near Polk City from Steve Kamps for $219,200.00 plus closing costs (4-0)
• Approved site operations agreement with Great Outdoors Foundation for Athene North Shore Recreation Area, contingent on legal review of indemnification clauses (4-0)
• Approved $36,000 amendment for JEO Consulting Group Inc. for Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt project (4-0)
• Approved March 1 and 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Executive Committee is discussing a proposal to change the quorum requirements for the Commission's bylaws to align with Iowa laws. The body is also reviewing grant funding for security equipment and a proposed video fusion system for law enforcement.

• Proposed bylaw amendment to define quorum as a majority of Commission members
• HSGP Grant award of $374,000 for Iowa Events Center security equipment
• EMPG grant of $39,000 used for personnel expenses
• Proposed video fusion system proof of concept for Altoona PD and West Des Moines PD
• Discussion on the Commission acting as the 911 Service Board fiscal agent

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of up to $200 million in loan notes, the Helland Wetland Project, and the disposal of county real estate. The body will also consider various road contracts, easements, and grant approvals.

• Public hearing for General Obligation Capital Loan Notes not to exceed $200,000,000
• Public hearing and resolution for the Helland Wetland Project
• Quit Claim Deed for property at 2011 – 11th Street in Des Moines
• Bids for 2024-25 Pavement Marking Program (Quality Striping, Inc.) and Local HMA Resurfacing Project (InRoads, LLC)
• Employment agreement for Associate Medical Examiner Dr. Gregory Schmunk

The Polk County Board of Supervisors held public hearings and approved resolutions to institute proceedings for up to $200 million in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024A (Exempt Facility Bonds). No one appeared for or against at any of the three public hearings. The board also approved a long list of routine items including road and water project contracts, easements, plats, grants, and personnel appointments. Three resolutions — creating a Behavioral Health position, reclassifying a Conservation Department position, and creating an Associate Medical Examiner position — passed 3-1 with Supervisor McCoy voting no.

• Approved resolution instituting proceedings for up to $200,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024A (Exempt Facility Bonds)
• Approved plans, specs, form of contract and estimate for the Helland Wetland Project
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for property at 2011 – 11th Street (City of Des Moines)
• Approved petition to suspend taxes and special assessments for 4200 SE 12th Street (D. Cart)
• Approved final plats of Heartland LM Kellogg Plat and Oceanview Acres Estates
• Approved settlement of civil litigation claim (Richardson)
• Approved personnel appointments including Rheann Uetz as CEO, Behavioral Health & Disability Svcs, $161,585 beginning April 14, 2024
• Approved creating Associate Medical Examiner position and employment agreement with Dr. Gregory Schmunk (3-1, McCoy nay)

PSAP Advisory Committee

The 911 PSAP Advisory Committee will discuss updates from the Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom communications centers. The body will also review fiscal policy and monthly budget numbers for the E911 service.

• Review of E911 Service Board budget with total appropriations of $2,867,241.00
• Discussion of RINO 2.0
• Review of Any Alert Iowa issues
• Fiscal policy update
• Communications center updates from Des Moines, Polk County, and Westcom

The committee reached consensus that the RINO 2.0 intercom system is no longer needed and can be replaced by SR1CALL111. They discussed a potential joint project to send alerts through the CAD system via Alert Iowa. Updates were shared regarding staffing changes at Polk County and Westcom, and a draft fiscal policy update was reviewed.

• Consensus reached that RINO 2.0 is no longer needed
• Agreed to use SR1CALL111 instead of RINO 2.0
• Identified Alert Iowa/CAD integration as a potential joint project
• Reviewed draft fiscal policy updates for external account payments

Metro Interoperability Committee

The committee is meeting to identify communication shortfalls and potential solutions for the Polk County Service Area response. Discussions include the CAD Improvement Project and the Unified Concept of Interoperability.

• CAD Improvement Project update
• ICS-205 discussions regarding IronMan, Iowa State Fair, and Best Warrior Competition
• RINO 2.0
• Unified Concept of Interoperability

The committee discussed updates to the ISICS Status Board and the Iowa State Fair communication plan. Members discussed the utility of RINO 2.0 and assigned a pros/cons list for review. No formal votes were recorded.

• Requested corrections to EMTAC group to R1EMTAC
• Requested addition of a blank talk group to IA State Fair PD
• Assigned Lockard, Patras, and Dehnert to provide RINO 2.0 pros/cons list by April 18th

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for staff discussions. The agenda includes updates on Catch Des Moines, the DEIA Committee strategic plan, and the wellness program.

• Catch Des Moines update
• DEIA Committee Strategic Plan
• Wellness Program update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to canvass the first tier of votes cast in Polk County for the City of Des Moines Special Election held on March 19, 2024.

• Canvass of votes for the March 19, 2024, City of Des Moines Special Election

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met as a Canvassing Board on March 26, 2024, and certified the results of the March 19, 2024 City of Des Moines special election for an at-large council member to fill a vacancy. The board declared Mike Simonson elected with 4,260 votes in Polk County and 4,264 votes across Polk and Warren counties. The certified totals were 7,316 votes in Polk County and 7,320 votes across both counties. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Certified City of Des Moines special election results for at-large council member to fill a vacancy
• Declared Mike Simonson elected with 4,260 votes in Polk County and 4,264 votes in Polk and Warren counties

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several retail alcohol license renewals and various service contracts. The body is also authorizing public hearing notices for the upcoming budget and the disposal of county real estate.

• Public hearing notice for proposed FY 2024/2025 budget scheduled for April 23, 2024
• Bid acceptance from Boulder Contracting, LLC for Bridge Deck Overlay and Rail Retrofit
• Lead hazard repair agreements with FexSteve Limited for 1304 55th Street and 704 Pleasant View Drive
• Public hearing notices for the Helland Wetland Project and disposal of real estate at 2011-11th Street
• Community Development Grants for Des Moines Arts Festival, Inc. and Des Moines Art Center

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several community development grants, infrastructure contracts, and retail alcohol license renewals. They also authorized public hearings for the FY 2024/2025 budget and the disposal of county real estate.

• Approved bid from Boulder Contracting, LLC for Bridge Deck Overlay and Rail Retrofit
• Approved Community Development Grants for Des Moines Arts Festival, Inc. and Des Moines Art Center
• Approved 17 personnel appointments and salary actions
• Approved retail alcohol license renewals for Casey’s #1901, Git-N-Go #25, Stan’s Pt. 2, Jester Park Golf Course, and Terrace Hills Golf Course
• Authorized public hearing for April 23, 2024 on proposed FY 2024/2025 budget
• Authorized public hearing for April 9, 2024 on Disposal of County Interest in Real Estate (2011 – 11th St)
• Approved agreement with FexSteve Limited for lead hazard repairs at 1304 55th Street and 704 Pleasant View Drive
• Approved settlement of condemnation appeal for NE Broadway Avenue Improvements Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed county property tax dollars for fiscal year 2024/2025. This item is scheduled as part of the meeting agenda.

• Public hearing: FY 2024/2025 County Proposed Property Tax Dollars

The Polk County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed property tax dollars for fiscal year 2024/2025. Budget Manager Deb Anderson presented an overview, and five residents provided comments. The board took no action on the tax proposal during this special session and adjourned the meeting.

• Public hearing on FY 2024/2025 proposed property tax dollars held; no action taken
• Meeting adjourned (5-0 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion regarding the Polk County Climate Action Plan. The meeting includes updates on energy usage, solar projects, and federal grants.

• Climate Action Plan update presented by the Polk County Climate Action Team
• Discussion on solar projects and the use of tax credits
• Review of energy efficiency projects and HVAC for the Administration Building
• Update on electric vehicles
• CPRG Grant update presented by Sustainability Planner Allison van Pelt

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes and claims from February. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and on incarcerated veterans.

• Approval of February claims
• DART Ridership Report
• Incarcerated Veterans’ Report

The Commission approved the previous month's claims and ratified 25 exceptions for February 2024. The board also approved the minutes from the February meeting.

• Approved February minutes (no objections)
• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Approved 25 February 2024 exceptions for shelter, utilities, and food (3-0)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The council will receive progress reports on its website and committees. Members will also hear presentations regarding jail activity, jail programming, and the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program.

• Progress report on CJCC website/dashboard and committee updates
• Update on jail activity from Frank Marasco
• Presentation on jail programming from Cory Williams
• Presentation on Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program from DMFD Shane Griffin

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council approved its January 23, 2024 minutes and received updates only — it took no substantive action on new policy. Coordinator Evans reported the CJCC website was updated, a DataLake House.io agreement is headed to the Board of Supervisors, a Mental Health Subcommittee held its first meeting, and parties discussing probation holds at the jail aim to cut pre-hearing custody toward 7 days from the current 10-14. The jail reported an average daily population of 1,038 for 2024, and the Des Moines Fire Department presented a 6-month Mobile Integrated Healthcare pilot. There was no new business, no consent agenda items, and no public comment.

• Approved January 23, 2024 CJCC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No new business taken up
• No consent agenda items
• No public comments received
• Meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.

911 Service Board

The 911 Service Board Executive Committee is meeting to approve expenditures and discuss funding requests. The board will review a request for new vehicle equipment and discuss training funds and fiscal policy.

• Approval of $77,655.12 for Mobile Data Computers for new vehicles in Des Moines
• Approval of Joint Project Training Funds
• Funding request discussion regarding Chief Chiappano and Pulse Point
• Update on the CAD Improvement Project-Hentzel
• Review of January 2024 numbers

The 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved a Des Moines expenditure of $77,655.12 as part of known FY23-24 expenditures over $10,000. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also discussed a possible PulsePoint crowdsourcing CPR-alert system, with setup cost of $10,000 and annual fees between $10,500-$18,000; no decision was made and the item was placed on the next meeting's agenda. Other updates covered the CAD improvement project, radio amplifiers in schools, and a fiscal policy update.

• Approved Des Moines expenditure of $77,655.12 (unanimous)
• PulsePoint funding request discussed; no decision, item placed on next meeting agenda
• Radio amplifier survey in schools: no need identified, no survey pursued
• Fiscal policy update: fundamentals remain intact; exploring fund outside 346 to reimburse PCSO

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a report from the Public Health Director and updates on disease prevention programs. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Global Greens Farmers’ Market and a Community Health Worker Demonstration Project.

• Global Greens Farmers’ Market presentation by Natalie Estrem
• Community Health Worker Demonstration Project presentation by Ana Coppola
• Disease Prevention program updates by Kari Lebeda Townsend

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health approved its December meeting minutes. The rest of the meeting was informational: updates on a new green card physical service, a gun safety initiative, Full Circle Recovery, and disease prevention programs. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.

• Approved December board minutes

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board will discuss park improvements, property acquisitions, and contract awards. The meeting includes a workshop on Brenton Slough financials and planning.

• Contract for Fourmile Mountain Bike Park construction to Steele and Associates, Inc. for $558,719.50 plus 15% contingency
• Bond funds for Easter Lake Park improvements in the amount of $1,000,000.00
• Purchase of property at 1915 E 38th Ct. from ACC 408, LLC for $5,000.00
• Dissolution of the Trails and Greenways Committee
• Vehicle and Equipment Replacement program for FY24/25

The Polk County Conservation Board approved a $558,719.50 contract (plus 15% contingency) to Steele and Associates, Inc. for the Fourmile Mountain Bike Park construction. The board also authorized $1 million in bond funds for Easter Lake Park improvements and approved the purchase of property at 1915 E 38th Ct. for $5,000. Additionally, the board approved a vehicle and equipment replacement program for FY24/25 and dissolved the Trails and Greenways Committee.

• Approved Fourmile Mountain Bike Park construction contract to Steele and Associates, Inc. for $558,719.50 plus 15% contingency (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 in bond funds for Easter Lake Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 1915 E 38th Ct. from ACC 408, LLC for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved Vehicle and Equipment Replacement program for FY24/25 (5-0)
• Approved dissolution of the Trails and Greenways Committee (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Commission is discussing an amendment to its bylaws to change how a quorum is defined for voting. The body is also reviewing grant funding for security equipment and a proposed video fusion system for law enforcement.

• Proposed bylaw amendment to define quorum as a majority of Commission members
• HSGP Grant award of $374,000 for security equipment at the Iowa Events Center
• EMPG grant of $39,000 used for personnel expenses
• Proposed video fusion system proof-of-concept for Altoona and West Des Moines PD
• Tabled item regarding the Commission acting as the 911 Service Board fiscal agent

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including bridge design and road resurfacing. They are also considering personnel changes and various vendor agreements for county services.

• Contract awarded to Manatt’s Inc for $447,365.58 for HMA resurfacing on NE 42nd Street
• Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. for design services to replace bridge BR6676 on NE Devotie Dr
• Proposed public hearing on April 23, 2024, for a storm sewer easement on Gay Lea Wilson Trail near NE 56th Street
• Agreement with Houston Engineering Inc for Eastern Polk County Stream Restoration Project
• New tobacco/vapor permit application for Liquor Land at 4995 Merle Hay Road

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and bridge design. They also authorized various personnel appointments and position changes across county departments.

• Approved HMA resurfacing contract for NE 42nd Street awarded to Manatt’s Inc
• Approved bridge replacement design agreement with WHKS & Co. for NE Devotie Dr
• Approved Eastern Polk County Stream Restoration Project agreement with Houston Engineering
• Approved tobacco/nicotine permit for Liquor Land at 4995 Merle Hay Road
• Approved personnel appointments including Co Engineer Aaron Putnam ($169,878) and Asst Co Engineer Rachel Conrad ($140,449)
• Approved creation of a side-by-side position in the Auditor’s Office
• Approved deletion of a position within the Conservation Department
• Approved sponsorship agreement with E & J Gallo Winery for Iowa Events Center

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the official canvass of votes from the Woodward-Granger Special Election held on March 5, 2024.

• Canvass of votes for the March 5, 2024 Woodward-Granger Special Election

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met as a Canvassing Board on March 12, 2024, and certified the votes from the Woodward-Granger Community School District Special Election held March 5, 2024. The only measure canvassed, Public Measure Letter A, asked whether to adopt a Revenue Purpose Statement for the district's Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund revenues. It passed 17 yes to 2 no, for 19 total votes. The board took no other substantive action in these minutes.

• Certified Woodward-Granger Special Election results as Canvassing Board
• Public Measure Letter A (Revenue Purpose Statement) passed 17-2, 19 total votes

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board is meeting to review its 2020–2026 strategic plan goals and objectives. The session includes discussions on land acquisition and the Polk County Water and Land Legacy Bond.

• Review of 2020–2026 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
• Brand audit for Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Athene North Shore at Easter Lake, and Polk County Conservation
• AmeriCorps Host Site discussion
• Land acquisition review
• Polk County Water and Land Legacy Bond review

The Board conducted a strategic planning retreat to review goals for 2020–2026, including land acquisition and trail expansions. Staff presented new brand identities for Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Athene North Shore at Easter Lake. No formal votes were recorded during the retreat.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 Batch and Build Project and the issuance of bonds totaling $17.1 million. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution to authorize $166,735,000 in General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes.

• Authorization of $166,735,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (Series 2024)
• Public hearings for bond issuances of $1,500,000 and $15,500,000
• Approval of plans and specifications for the 2024 Batch and Build Project
• Alcohol license renewals for Toad Valley Golf Course and Woodland Hills Golf Course
• Cooperative Public Services Agreement with City of Pleasant Hill for NE Rising Sun Reconstruction Project

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $166,735,000 in General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (Series 2024) and levying a tax for repayment. The board also approved resolutions advancing up to $1,500,000 and up to $15,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes, and approved plans and specifications for the 2024 Batch & Build Project. All resolutions and public hearings were approved unanimously by the five members present, with no one appearing for or against any of the three public hearings.

• Approved resolution authorizing issuance of $166,735,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (Series 2024) and levying a tax for payment (5-0)
• Approved resolution instituting proceedings for issuance of not to exceed $1,500,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved resolution ratifying publication and instituting proceedings for issuance of not to exceed $15,500,000 General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the 2024 Batch & Build Project (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Batch and Build Project right-of-entry and temporary construction easement agreements (5-0)
• Approved weatherization contract with Iowa Department of Public Health and Human Services (HEAP-24-20) (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Public Service Agreement with City of Pleasant Hill for NE Rising Sun Reconstruction Project (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Oceanview Acres Estates (5-0)

Metro Interoperability Committee

The committee is meeting to identify communication shortfalls and potential solutions to improve response within the Polk County Service Area. Members will discuss radio amplifiers in schools and the Unified Concept of Interoperability.

• CAD Improvement Project updates
• Radio amplifiers and schools discussion
• Gold Zone/Unified Concept of Interoperability discussion
• Sharing of interoperability incidents and opportunities

The committee discussed radio amplifier coverage in schools and the Gold Zone interoperability concept, but reached only a consensus that no survey of school bidirectional amplifiers is needed. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Consensus: no need identified for a survey of school bidirectional amplifiers (BDAs)
• No formal votes or approvals recorded

911 Service Board

The Board is holding public hearings and requesting votes to approve a budget amendment for FY 2024 and the proposed budget for FY 2025. Members will also vote on new fiscal policies, updated bylaws, and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Public hearing and vote on FY 2024 Proposed Budget Amendment
• Public hearing and vote on FY 2025 Proposed Budget
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Vote to approve new Fiscal Policy and updated Bylaws
• Discussion of CAD Improvement Project

Emergency Management Commission

The Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing and adopt the FY 2025 budget. Members will also consider appointments to the 911 Service Board and updates to hazardous materials protocols.

• Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget
• Reappointment of Director Mumm and Deputy Director Geisinger to the 911 Service Board
• Approval of the ESF #10: Hazardous Materials Annex
• Proposal for the Commission to serve as the 911 Service Board fiscal agent for FY 2025
• HSGP Grant award of $374,000 for Iowa Events Center security equipment

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to select a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. The group will discuss its mission, current services, and data usage. Members will also determine the frequency and dates of future meetings.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2024
• Discussion of mission and goals
• Review of current services to avoid duplication
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates

The Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council met on February 20, 2024. Lorna Garcia volunteered as Chair and Gabbie Ruggiero as Vice-Chair for 2024. Members endorsed including substance use disorder alongside mental health in their work, discussed housing and hospital barriers for justice-involved individuals, and decided to focus on policy, legislation, and training. They agreed to meet in the opposite months from the full CJCC, with the next meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 8:30 a.m. at River Place.

• Lorna Garcia volunteered as Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee for 2024
• Gabbie Ruggiero volunteered as Vice-Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee for 2024
• Endorsed including substance use disorder alongside mental health in the subcommittee's focus
• Decided the subcommittee will focus on policy, legislation, and training to avoid duplicating other groups' work
• Agreed to meet in opposite months from the CJCC; next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:30 a.m. at River Place

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve claims and exception reports from January. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and regarding incarcerated veterans.

• Approval of January claims
• January Exception Report
• DART Ridership Report
• Annual Guideline Review
• Incarcerated Veterans’ Report

The Commission approved the previous month's claims and ratified 25 exceptions for January 2024. Reports were provided regarding DART ridership, cemetery supplies, and incarcerated veterans.

• Approved January minutes (no objections)
• Approved previous month's claims (3-0)
• Approved 25 January exception reports for shelter and utilities (3-0)

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Public Health Director's report and recent actions by the Board of Health and Board of Supervisors. The meeting includes presentations on the Talk It Up, Lock It Up gun safety initiative and Full Circle Recovery.

• Talk It Up, Lock It Up gun safety initiative presentation
• Full Circle Recovery presentation
• Disease prevention program updates
• Review of Board of Health and Board of Supervisors actions

Conservation Board

The Polk County Conservation Board is meeting to award several construction and service contracts and discuss land easements. The body will also review a $1 million grant application for wetland creation in the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.

• Contract for Lauridsen Skatepark Parking Lot to Corell Contracting for $2,009,566.20 plus 10% contingency
• Contract for Fourmile Creek Greenway drainage ditch restoration to Elder Corporation for $185,732.20 plus 10% contingency
• Goat grazing services contract for Fort Des Moines Park to Ames Goats on the Go, LLC for $59,800 plus 10% contingency
• NAWCA Grant application for Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt wetland creation totaling $1,000,000
• Website design services for Athene North Shore Recreation Area with Red Dot Advertising and Design for $72,850 plus 10% contingency

The Polk County Conservation Board approved a $2,009,566.20 contract with Corell Contracting for the Lauridsen Skatepark Parking Lot, plus a 10% contingency, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also approved a $185,732.20 drainage ditch restoration contract with Elder Corporation, a $273,000 professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, and a $59,800 goat grazing contract with Ames Goats on the Go. Several easement recommendations and a land purchase were approved, and the board held a closed session on real estate with no action taken.

• Approved Lauridsen Skatepark Parking Lot contract to Corell Contracting for $2,009,566.20 plus 10% contingency (5-0)
• Approved Fourmile Creek Greenway drainage ditch restoration contract to Elder Corporation for $185,732.20 plus 10% contingency (5-0)
• Approved Bolton & Menk professional services agreement for skatepark parking lot, not to exceed $273,000 (5-0)
• Approved goat grazing services contract to Ames Goats on the Go for $59,800 plus 10% contingency (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved Storm Sewer Easement and Temporary Easement to City of Pleasant Hill (4-0, Mollenhauer abstained)
• Approved Sandy Creek Partners wetland and stream mitigation banking proposal (5-0)
• Approved purchase of property from Saeed and Rhonda Karimi for Army Compatible Use Program (5-0)
• Approved NAWCA grant application for $500,000 with $500,000 county match for Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a permanent easement for Des Moines Water Works. They are deciding on several lead hazard repair contracts and the issuance of notices for future bond hearings. The meeting also includes reviews of tax exemptions and roadway maintenance agreements.

• Public hearing for permanent easement to Des Moines Water Works
• Notice of public hearing for bonds not to exceed $7,500,000 and $1,500,000
• Contract awarded to Holzworth Construction for RCB Culvert New-Twin Box Project
• Lead hazard repair agreements for 2300 33rd St, 1500 E. 9th St, 3521 27th St, 805 Buchanan St, 2005 Nash Dr, and 1817 York St
• Cooperative Public Service Agreement with City of Runnells for roadway maintenance

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a series of resolutions, including setting Feb. 27 public hearings on issuing up to $7.5 million and up to $1.5 million in general obligation bonds or capital loan notes for essential county purposes. The board awarded a culvert project contract to Holzworth Construction and approved a road maintenance agreement with the City of Runnells. A resolution on the County Compensation Board's recommendation for elected officials' pay passed 3-2, with McCoy and Van Oort voting no. Most other items, including lead hazard repair agreements and personnel appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution authorizing Feb. 27 public hearing on up to $7,500,000 general obligation bonds/capital loan notes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Feb. 27 public hearing on up to $1,500,000 general obligation bonds/capital loan notes (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Holzworth Construction for RCB Culvert New-Twin Box Project (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative road maintenance agreement with City of Runnells (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24/25 County Compensation Board recommendation for elected officials (3-2; McCoy, Van Oort nay)
• Approved permanent easement to Des Moines Water Works after public hearing with no opposition (unanimous)
• Approved six lead hazard repair agreements at various addresses (unanimous)
• Approved personnel appointments including sheriff, treasurer, and public health positions (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The Executive Committee is reviewing the FY 2025 budget adoption and proposed updates to the ESF #10 Hazardous Materials Annex. The committee is also considering a trial period for the Commission to act as the fiscal agent for the 911 Service Board.

• FY 2025 Budget adoption
• ESF #10: Hazardous Materials Annex update
• 911 Service Board membership appointments
• Proposal for Commission to serve as 911 Service Board fiscal agent
• HSGP Grant award of $374,000 for Iowa Events Center security equipment

911 Service Board

The Executive Committee is meeting to recommend approval for the FY 23/24 budget amendment and the FY 24/25 budget. The body will also review expenditures over $10,000 and discuss a funding request for Pulse Point.

• FY 23/24 expenditure requests: Des Moines ($159,237.92), Westcom ($159,748.00), and PCSO ($37,831.82)
• Proposed $12,000 professional fee for 'How to Save a Life, Yours!' training for Westcom
• FY 24/25 Service Board 28E Agreement estimated at $31,000 per quarter
• Review of the Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Financial Policy and Procedure
• Update on the CAD Improvement Project

The Executive Committee unanimously recommended the FY 23/24 budget amendment and the FY 24/25 budget for full board approval. The committee approved various expenditures over $10,000 for Des Moines, PCSO, and Westcom, and adopted a new financial policy and procedure.

• Recommended FY 23/24 budget amendment to full board (Unanimous)
• Recommended FY 24/25 budget to full board (Unanimous)
• Approved Des Moines expenditures over $10,000 totaling $159,237.92 (Unanimous)
• Approved PCSO expenditures over $10,000 totaling $37,831.82 (Unanimous)
• Approved Westcom expenditures over $10,000 totaling $159,748.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 911 Service Board expenditures over $10,000 for 28E Agreement (~$31,000/quarter)
• Approved FY 24-25 expenditures over $10,000 for Des Moines, PCSO, and Westcom (Unanimous)
• Approved updated financial policy and procedure (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss budget deliberations presented by Budget Manager Deb Anderson.

• Budget deliberations presented by Deb Anderson

Conservation Board

The Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to provide input on the 2024 Strategic Plan and budget outlooks. The board will also discuss current and potential trail projects and legislative updates.

• 2024 Strategic Plan overview including unit plans and budget outlooks
• Great Western Trail repairs
• Fourmile Mountain Bike Park improvements
• Chichaqua Valley Trail Skunk River bridge repair design work
• Potential trail link between Brenton Slough and Jester Park

Regional Mental Health and Disability Services Governing Board

The Regional Governing Board is meeting to act on several service agreements and budget plans. The session includes a review of the FY 24/25 budget and a status report on the FY 23/24 Incentive Fund.

• FY 24/25 Annual Service and Budget Plan
• Memorandum of Understanding with Central Iowa Community Services Region for Crisis Observation Center Service
• Community Support Advocates Contract Agreement Amendment
• Agreement with Dr. Tracey Thomas
• FY 23/24 Semi-Annual Incentive Fund Status Report

The Governing Board recommended approval of the FY 24/25 Annual Service and Budget Plan and the FY 23/24 Semi-Annual Incentive Fund Status Report for submission to HHS. The board also recommended approval of a memorandum of understanding for crisis observation services and two contract agreements.

• Recommended approval of MOU with Central Iowa Community Services Region for Crisis Observation Center Service (Judge Poschner abstained)
• Recommended approval of Community Support Advocates contract agreement amendment (Christina Smith and Judge Poschner abstained)
• Recommended approval of Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Tracy Thomas (Christina Smith and Judge Poschner abstained)
• Recommended approval of FY 24/25 Annual Service and Budget Plan and directed CEO to submit to HHS (Judge Poschner abstained)
• Recommended approval of FY 23/24 Semi-Annual Incentive Fund Status Report and directed CEO to submit to HHS (Judge Poschner abstained)
• Approved November 7, 2023 minutes

911 Service Board

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve a budget amendment for FY23-24 and the proposed budget for FY24-25. Discussions include adjustments for state GIS grants, interest received, and equipment upgrades for the Polk County Sheriff's Office communications center.

• Proposed FY24-25 budget with total expenditures of $4,638,897
• FY23-24 budget amendment to include state GIS funding and state surplus
• Upgrades to 14 workstations at the PCSO communications center including chairs and computer towers
• Increased maintenance costs for radio equipment and licenses from Racom, Intergraph/Hexagon, and Sayers/Net motion
• Proposed $1,265,900 for PSAP other equipment and $1,450,000 for other capital expenditures in FY25

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the publication of the FY23-24 budget amendment and the proposed FY24-25 budget. The FY23-24 amendment includes updates to GIS grants, interest, and state surplus.

• Approved publication of FY23-24 budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved publication of proposed FY24-25 budget (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations. The session focuses on two specific county departments.

• Community, Family & Youth Services budget presentation
• General Services budget presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several professional service agreements for bridge inspections and construction. The meeting includes decisions on health department fees, tax exemptions, and community grant awards.

• Bridge construction and rating services contracts with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for NE 108th Street Bridge
• Easement contracts for the Rising Sun Drive Reconstruction Project
• Updated clinical services and fees for the Health Department
• Tax abatement for Urban Dreams at 1615 2nd Avenue
• Community Development Grant for Willkie House, Inc.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met on January 30, 2024 and approved a series of resolutions, including supplemental agreements and professional services agreements with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for bridge work and inspections, a traffic engineering support agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc., and a preliminary plat for Cory Acres Plat 3. The Board also approved an amendment to expand Pre-Arrest Diversion Program eligibility, mental health service approvals and expenditures, and a list of personnel actions with salaries. One resolution approving a settlement agreement involving McCoy passed 4-0 with McCoy abstaining. Several resolutions were deferred, and annexation notices were referred to the Public Works & County Attorney. All other resolutions were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes and January 3, 2024 discussion meeting minutes (5-0)
• Allowed or disallowed bills as certified (5-0)
• Approved petitions to suspend taxes and special assessments for two properties (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing notice of public hearing for permanent easement to Des Moines Water Works
• Approved supplemental agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for NE 108th Street Bridge over Camp Creek construction services
• Approved supplemental agreement #1 with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for additional bridge rating services
• Approved professional services agreements with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for bridge inspections and structural engineering support
• Approved professional services agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for traffic engineering support

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget hearing featuring presentations from county officials. The meeting focuses on budget reviews for the Medical Examiner, County Auditor, and the Board of Supervisors.

• Medical Examiner budget presentation by Dr. Joseph Blitman and Dr. Amanda Moreno
• County Auditor budget presentation by Jamie Fitzgerald
• Board of Supervisors budget presentation by Deb Anderson

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations. The session focuses on the Emergency Management and Human Resources departments.

• Emergency Management budget presentation
• Human Resources budget presentation

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The council is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 and adopt revised by-laws. Members will discuss a strategic plan outline and updates on jail activity and opioid settlements. The body will also consider authorizing the recruitment of members for sub-committees.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approval of Strategic Plan Outline
• Adoption of revised by-laws
• Update on Community Based Competency Restoration Plan and Opioid Settlement
• Authorization to recruit members for CJCC sub-committees

The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council unanimously approved revised bylaws, Supervisor Hockensmith as 2024 Board Chair, Supervisor Connolly as Vice-Chair, a Strategic Plan outline, and 2024 meeting dates. It also authorized the CJCC Coordinator to recruit members for three planned subcommittees: Behavioral Health, Community Safety, and Deflection and Diversion. Members received updates on the jail population, a new outpatient competency restoration program, and opioid settlement planning. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved May 16, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Supervisor Hockensmith as CJCC Board Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Supervisor Connolly as CJCC Vice-Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Strategic Plan outline (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 CJCC meeting dates (unanimous)
• Authorized CJCC Coordinator to organize and recruit subcommittee members (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations from three county departments. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• County Recorder budget presentation
• Health Department budget presentation
• County Attorney budget presentation

Board of Health Advisory Committee

The Board of Health Advisory Committee will meet to review the Public Health Director's report and disease prevention program updates. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Global Greens Farmers' Market.

• Global Greens Farmers' Market presentation by Natalie Estrem
• Disease Prevention program updates by Kari Lebeda Townsend
• Public Health Director's report
• Review of Board of Health and Board of Supervisors actions

The Polk County Advisory Board of Health approved its November minutes and elected Reylon Meeks as Chair and Jennifer Olson as Vice Chair. The director reported that a harm reduction grant (Bryne Grant) was not awarded after an incorrect letter was initially sent, and that a lockbox will instead be added at the Des Moines Public Central Library downtown through the ITS grant. Disease prevention updates noted rising respiratory cases, low flu/COVID/RSV vaccination rates, and ongoing TB and sputum testing referrals. No public or committee member comments were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

• Approved November board minutes
• Elected Reylon Meeks as Chair
• Elected Jennifer Olson as Vice Chair

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure agreements, including road paving and interchange funding applications. The meeting includes a public hearing on vacating a road right-of-way and votes on retail alcohol license renewals.

• Public hearing on vacating road right-of-way easement on former US Hwy 60
• Funding application for IA 141 and relocated Towner Drive Interchange Project
• Bid award to DMS Building Company for a sallyport at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office
• Paving agreement with City of Ankeny for NW 110th Avenue and City-NW 36th Street
• Community Development Grants for Great Outdoors Foundation, Raccoon Valley Little League, Inc., and William G. Stowe Foundation

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met on January 16, 2024, with all five members present. The board approved a resolution vacating an unused road right-of-way easement on former US Hwy 60 right-of-way after a public hearing where no one appeared for or against. The board also approved three retail alcohol license renewals and a long list of resolutions covering road agreements, wetland projects, personnel reclassifications, a jail sallyport bid award, community grants, and personnel appointments. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved vacation of unused road right-of-way easement on former US Hwy 60 right-of-way (T-80-N, R-24-W) after public hearing with no appearances (5-0)
• Approved Class 'C' Retail Alcohol License renewal for Caporales, 4500 NW 6th Drive (5-0)
• Approved Class 'C' Retail Alcohol License renewal for Vittoria Lodge, 7200 NW 2nd Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Class 'B' Retail Alcohol License renewal for Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery #506, 4923 Merle Hay Road (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Public Service Agreement with City of Ankeny for paving of NW 110th Ave, City NW 36th Street
• Approved change order to agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for NE Rising Sun Drive Reconstruction Project
• Authorized submittal of 2024 RAISE funding application for IA 141 and relocated Towner Drive Interchange Project and approved Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc.
• Awarded bid (496-2324) to DMS Building Company for construction of a sallyport at the Polk County Sheriff's Office

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations from three county departments. These presentations are part of the county's budget hearing process.

• Veteran Affairs budget presentation
• Polk County Sheriff’s budget presentation
• Information Technology budget presentation

Veteran Affairs Commission

The commission will meet to approve claims and minutes from December. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and on incarcerated veterans.

• Approval of December claims
• DART Ridership Report
• Incarcerated Veterans’ Report

The Polk County Veteran Affairs Commission approved December 2023 minutes, the previous month's claims, and a December exception report covering 36 cases above allowable guidelines (16 shelter, 11 food, 9 utilities). Both approvals passed with votes from Commissioners Marren and Smith; Commissioner Domina and Assistant County Attorney Taylor were absent. Executive Director Pat Sweeney reported that a new DART Market St. route, funded by Kemin Industries for twelve months, is on the DART board agenda for January 23 with a projected February 1, 2024 start. Sweeney also said the County Administrator recommended one general assistance employee out of two requested, with a final decision pending from the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved December 2023 minutes with no objections
• Approved previous month's claims (YEA: Marren, Smith)
• Approved December 2023 exception report of 36 exceptions (YEA: Marren, Smith)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations from two county departments. These presentations focus on Behavioral Health & Disability Services and the Treasurer Department.

• Behavioral Health & Disability Services budget presentation
• Treasurer Department budget presentation

Conservation Board

The board will discuss park improvements, including new playgrounds at Easter Lake Park and timber stand improvements at Jester Park. Members will also review a fee-for-service agreement for a conservation crew and negotiate stream mitigation site transfers.

• Purchase and installation of two ADA accessible playgrounds at Easter Lake Park for up to $527,702
• Fee for Service agreement with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa for $170,400
• Contract for Timber Stand Improvement at Jester Park awarded to Xtreme Tree Inc. for $36,320
• Negotiations with Sandy Creek Partners regarding Trails End Phase 2 and Ziel stream mitigation sites
• Closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate

The Board approved a contract for two ADA-accessible playgrounds at Easter Lake Park and funding for a 2024 conservation crew. It also approved a timber improvement contract at Jester Park and updated board bylaws. A proposal regarding stream mitigation sites was tabled until February.

• Approved purchase of two ADA-accessible playgrounds at Easter Lake Park for up to $527,702 (5-0)
• Approved $170,400 Fee for Service agreement with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa for 2024 crew (5-0)
• Approved $36,320 contract with Xtreme Tree Inc. for Timber Stand Improvement at Jester Park (5-0)
• Approved updates to Board Bylaws with amendments to Item #6 (5-0)
• Tabled negotiation authorization for stream mitigation sites until February 14, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the Employee Administrative Manual (5-0)
• Appointed 2024 Board Officers: Jill Altringer (Chair), Pam Mollenhauer (Vice Chair), and Ryan Crane (Secretary) (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive budget presentations. The session focuses on the financial plans for the Conservation and Public Works departments.

• Conservation Budget Presentation
• Public Works Budget Presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The agenda consists of a single update regarding Sleepy Hollow and Two Rivers Park presented by the Director of Polk County Conservation.

• Update on Sleepy Hollow and Two Rivers Park

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting includes a public hearing on a temporary construction easement for the City of Des Moines and several resolutions regarding road and bridge projects.

• Public hearing for temporary construction easement to the City of Des Moines (Brown’s Woods)
• Bridge replacement project agreements for SE 48th Avenue and NE 50th Avenue
• Iowa DOT agreements for BUILD and CPF Grant Funds for NE Broadway Avenue Improvements
• Creation of positions in the Behavioral Health & Disability Services and Health departments
• Contract extension with Robert Half for the CAD to CAD project

The Board approved numerous resolutions including temporary and permanent easements for construction projects, bridge replacement agreements, and new personnel positions. Angela Connolly was elected Chairperson for 2024. One resolution regarding a subordination agreement with Genesis Health Club was approved 4-1.

• Elected Angela Connolly as Chairperson for 2024
• Approved temporary easement for City of Des Moines (Brown’s Woods)
• Approved bridge replacement projects on SE 48th Ave and NE 50th Ave
• Approved Iowa DOT agreements for NE Broadway Avenue Improvements
• Approved creation of positions in Behavioral Health, Health Dept, and County Attorney’s Office
• Approved personnel appointments including Sheriff’s deputies and County Administrator
• Approved Subordination Agreement with Genesis Health Club (4-1 vote)
• Approved Investment Policy and official publications for 2024