Bondurant awards $9.68M industrial road contract; council to weigh $6.5M water project next
The Bondurant City Council approved a $9,681,664.64 contract on July 6 for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2, the largest spending decision among recent city meetings. The contract went to Alliance Paving LLC on a 3-0 vote.
City Council — July 6
The Council approved the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 contract (3-0), a major road reconstruction project. It also authorized repairs to the 78th Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station (3-0). The consent agenda, including zoning ordinances and multiple project pay requests, passed 3-0, as did the meeting agenda.
City Council Strategic Planning Workshop — July 7
The Council held a goal-setting workshop facilitated by Chris Shires of Confluence. The session focused on the city's accomplishments, long-term vision, and future strategic priorities. The agenda was approved 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned 5-0. No policy actions were taken beyond those procedural votes.
Planning and Zoning Commission — July 9
The Commission considered the McCleary Annexation and held a public hearing, recommending approval. It also took up a Future Land Use Map amendment for Parcel 7922.05.100.003, changing it from residential to Business Park/Limited Industrial, and a proposed rezoning of the same parcel from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1). Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published; the items above reflect the published agenda only, and final vote tallies are not available.
Parks & Recreation Board — July 16
The board approved the May 21, 2026 minutes (5-0) and the meeting agenda (5-0). It adopted a new policy governing private plantings on parkland (5-0). The board also directed staff to research lease options for the sports complex. The meeting was adjourned 5-0.
Coming up
The City Council meets July 20 and is scheduled to consider awarding a $6,514,331.40 contract for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project to Boomerang Corp. The agenda also includes a $505,690.43 payment to McAninch Corp. for the SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1 Project, a $14,412.92 payment to Ryan Companies for the Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project, and a Community Betterment Grant Agreement with Prairie Meadows for $10,000 for the District Corridor Trail, Phase 1. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a Vicious Dog Determination for an incident at 717 Elizabeth Lane.