{
 "city": "Des Moines",
 "state": "Iowa",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-dsm.city/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council will discuss budget, skywalk signage, and partnership update.",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session for the second strategic planning session. Attendees will discuss upcoming topics including budget discussions, skywalk signage, and an update from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-07-13.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on two special event liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two alcoholic beverage license applications for events on July 11, 2026. The first is a Special Class C license for the Beaverdale Neighborhood's Bluegrass Festival at 4900 Hickman Rd. The second is a temporary outdoor service license for Carl's Place at 1620 Woodland Ave for a charity event. The council will also vote on the agenda and then adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260702.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260702.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Mayor and City Council to hold strategic planning work session",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will meet for a work session focused on strategic planning. The agenda includes discussions on the budget, skywalk signage, and an update from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-06-29.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council sets hearing to rezone 2006 Indianola Ave for tobacco store",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items including liquor licenses, permits, and contract approvals, plus several individual items. Notable actions include setting a public hearing for a rezoning request at 2006 Indianola Avenue, approving a $1.7 million vehicle purchase, and advancing urban renewal development agreements for a historic warehouse renovation and a Kemin warehouse expansion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260629.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260629.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "FY28/29 Budget Discussion",
   "headline": "City Council will discuss the FY2028 and FY2029 municipal budget",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will meet to review and consider the proposed budget for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The discussion will include strategic planning updates and a report from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. No decisions are recorded in the agenda text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-06-17.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council sets June 29 hearings on Broadlawns parking rezoning, shelter, and more",
   "summary": "The council will vote on a consent agenda of routine items including liquor licenses, permits, public improvement contracts, and property transactions. It will also set public hearings for June 29 on several rezoning requests, including Broadlawns Medical Center's proposal to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone parcels for a surface parking lot, a group living shelter at 1011 Park Avenue, and a residential rezoning at 2551 Maury Street. Other notable actions include accepting a $1.97 million water trail donation and approving a $486,917 sewer study contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260608.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260608.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses sustainability, tax abatements, and towing legislation",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council held a work session on June 8, 2026. Council members will receive an update on sustainability initiatives, review an analysis of tax abatement policies, and consider changes to towing legislation. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-06-08.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss FYE28 budget gap at work session",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the Des Moines Water Works and the Des Moines Library, and to discuss the FYE28 budget gap. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-05-18.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning Kingman Boulevard for 20 rowhome units",
   "summary": "The council will vote on a consent agenda consisting of routine items such as liquor licenses, tobacco permits, and property claims, along with separate hearings on property conveyance, right-of-way vacation, and a church rezoning. Notable actions include a proposal to rezone 3125 Kingman Boulevard for 20 rowhome units, an urban renewal agreement for historic renovation at 108 SE 4th Street, and amendments to rental inspection fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260518.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260518.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to weigh support for four workforce housing tax credit projects, including 209-unit Mezzo on Walnut",
   "summary": "The consent agenda includes routine licenses, permits, and contracts. Public hearings address property easements, street vacations, and a zoning change for a church. Notable discussion items include supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications for four projects totaling over $93 million and approving a $498,851 contract for adaptive traffic signals on SE 14th Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260504.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260504.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "City Council to review Invest DSM and Metro Waste Authority updates",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss Invest DSM, the Metro Waste Authority, and Restore the Core. The meeting also includes upcoming topics regarding the library and budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-05-04.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "City Council to receive Blank Park Zoo update and annual audit",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates regarding the Blank Park Zoo and a legislative update. The body will also receive a presentation from auditors regarding the annual audit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-04-20.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $8.4M Birdland Park improvements and Carpenter TIF district",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will vote on a consent agenda of routine items and hold public hearings on several major projects. Notable actions include awarding an $8.4 million contract for Birdland Park Phase 1B improvements, approving a $550,000 downtown skywalk signage replacement, and final consideration of the Carpenter TIF District No. 2. The council will also hear a rezoning request for a new athletic field near 107 E. 6th Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260420.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260420.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning for group living at 3820 11th Street",
   "summary": "The council holds a public hearing and votes on rezoning 3820 11th Street from N5 to NX2 to allow conversion to group living (requires six votes due to opposition). It also considers the final FY2027 budget, the four-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and multiple construction contracts including Guthrie Avenue Bridge rehabilitation for $6.1 million. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260406.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260406.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Joint meeting with Des Moines Public School Board",
   "headline": "Joint meeting with school board on Reimagining Education update",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council and Des Moines Public School Board are meeting jointly to receive an overview and update on the Reimagining Education initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the update presentation and a motion to adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260324special.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260324special.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss 911 dispatch radio refresh",
   "summary": "This work session will hear updates on the Des Moines Public Art Foundation and a refresh of the 911 dispatch radio system. Both items are for discussion only; no decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-03-23.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $1.26 million hot‑mix asphalt resurfacing contract",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will vote on a wide range of items, including liquor license renewals, public‑improvement contracts, special assessments, board appointments, zoning requests, and budget matters. Several infrastructure contracts will be approved, such as a hot‑mix asphalt resurfacing program and sidewalk replacement projects. The council will also consider rezoning applications and easement conveyances. All items are presented as part of the regular agenda and consent agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260323.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260323.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes roll call, agenda approval, and the hearing, followed by adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260323%20special.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260323special.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider $6.3M Guthrie Avenue Bridge rehabilitation",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on several large infrastructure projects and public improvements. The body is also reviewing liquor license applications and affordable housing funding for multi-family developments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260309.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260309.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss workforce housing tax credits and Bravo of Greater Des Moines",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on Bravo of Greater Des Moines and discuss the Workforce Housing Tax Credit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/CouncilWorkSession%202026-03-09.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves $1.59 M East Locust Streetscape repair contract",
   "summary": "The Des Moines City Council will vote on several major public‑improvement contracts, including a $1,590,789 streetscape repair on East Locust Street, a $705,825 exterior improvement at Glendale Abbey, and a $2,226,515 water main project on East Army Post Road. The council will also consider a $525,000 sanitary sewer replacement estimate and a $7.4 M Birdland Park Phase 1B improvement. Additional items include liquor license approvals and appointments to city boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260223.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260223.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Budget Discussion",
   "headline": "City Council will discuss the FY2027 City Manager’s recommended budget",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will meet on February 18, 2026 at the City Council Chambers to review the City Manager’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2027. The agenda consists solely of this budget discussion, with no additional items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/20260218BudgetDiscussion.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council will discuss DMWW update, lead service lines, and police plan",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Locust Street. The agenda includes an update on the Des Moines Water Works and lead service lines, and a discussion of the Police Department Strategic Plan. An upcoming topic noted is a Library Update. No specific decisions are listed; the items appear to be informational updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/2026/20260209CouncilWorkSession.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning near 1530 Arlington for six duplex units",
   "summary": "The council holds a public hearing on a request by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to rezone two parcels near 1530 Arlington Avenue to allow construction of three duplexes, totaling six residential units. Also under consideration are an ordinance amending recreation center admission and rental fees, a contract for midblock pedestrian signal improvements, and multiple construction and consulting contracts for streetscape and sidewalk projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260209.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260209.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider $4.2 million East Court Avenue reconstruction",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss several major public improvement projects and zoning requests. The body is deciding on contracts for roadwork and sidewalk programs, as well as the potential demolition of Moulton Elementary School.",
   "agenda_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/agendas/ag20260126.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20260126.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.dsm.city/government/city_council/meetings/index.php"
  }
 ]
}