Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

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We'll go ahead and call the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors to order. Roll call. Altringer.

Present. Hockensmith.

Here.

Connelly. Here. Holm.

Here.

McCoy.

Here. Action on the minutes from the previous meeting.

Move to approve.

I do.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes. Any special claims? None. Action on the bill list is submitted by the county auditor. Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes. We'll stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time, we'll consider a proclamation. And the proclamation is to celebrate Pride Month, June 2026. whereas Polk County is home to a diverse and vibrant community that is enriched by the presence and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning residents, and whereas Pride Month honors the history, resilience, and achievements of LGBTQ plus people while recognizing the ongoing pursuits of equality, safety, and dignity for all. and whereas LGBTQ individuals and families across Polk County contribute to the strength of our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, houses of worship, art organizations, small businesses, civic institution, and whereas Pride celebrations create opportunities for community connection, cultural expression, education, economic activity, while sending a powerful message that all people deserve to be seen, valued, welcomed. And whereas Capital City Pride hosts one of the largest pride celebrations in the Midwest, bringing tens of thousands of attendees to downtown Des Moines each year. And whereas Polk County Board of Supervisors has demonstrated its commitment to public safety and community partnerships by supporting Pride Fest through grant funding, that help provide security measures necessary to ensure a safe, joyful, and accessible event for all attendees, whereas Polk County recognizes that supporting inclusive public events strengthens community trust, belonging, tourism, and the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Now, therefore, let it be proclaimed that Polk County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the month of June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Polk County, Iowa, and encourages all residents to celebrate diversity, reject discrimination and hatred, and work together to build a county where every person can live openly, safely, and with pride. Signed this day, the 19th of May, 2026. And I believe, Wes, you are here to say something.

Good morning my name is Wes Mullins I am the executive director for Capital City Pride and just wanted to say especially in light of the events yesterday where yet another shooting occurred at a minority group I want to say thank you all for taking the security of our Pride Festival seriously we take it very seriously and spend the entire year making sure that everyone who comes is able to have a wonderful experience It is important to be able to have the safety to then do the actual important work of making this truly welcoming celebratory space to commemorate Pride. And that's our ultimate goal. Our top thing in our surveys is always that I've never been somewhere where I experienced such love and acceptance. And if we can accomplish that year after year, I count that as a success. So thank you for helping us achieve that through your support.

That's great. We'd like to do a picture with the proclamation.

Yeah.

public hearings first public hearing the first public hearing is on fiscal year 2526 budget amendment is proof of publication on file yes

Is there anyone here wishing to speak to this item? Hearing none, close the hearing and ask for a motion. So moved.

Second.

This will be for number seven, resolution approving amendment to fiscal year 25-26 budget.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes. Next public hearing.

The next public hearing is on vacating electrical easement.

Is proof of publication on file?

Yes.

Is there anyone here wishing to speak to this item? If not, I'll go ahead and close the hearing and ask for a motion. Roll call.

This will be for number eight, resolution vacating a platted private electrical easement at 7786 Northwest 37th Street, Ankeny, and authorizing the auditor to record the resolution and vacating instrument. Altringer?

Yes. Hawkinson?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes. Next public hearing?

The next public hearing is on vacating woodland protection easement.

Is proof of publication on file?

Yes.

Is there anyone here wishing to speak to this item? If not, I'll go ahead and close the hearing and ask for a motion. I'll move. Second. Roll call.

This will be for number nine, resolution vacating a portion of platted woodland protection easement at 7786 Northwest 37th Street, Ankeny, and authorizing the auditor to record the resolution and vacating instrument. Alteringer?

Yes.

Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes. Next public hearing.

The final public hearing is on granting permanent utility and roadway easements.

Is proof of publication on file?

Yes.

Is there anyone here wishing to speak? If not, I'll go ahead and close the hearing and ask for a motion.

Opposed? This will be for number 10, resolution granting permanent utility and roadway easements to the city of Altoona for roadway improvements on Northeast 70th Avenue and Northeast 56th Street on the Chautauqua Valley Trail.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes. We're at that point in the public. comment section in our meeting anyone here wishing to address the board today on any item hearing none we'll move on to permits number 12 fiscal year 26 27 application for cigarette tobacco nicotine vapor permits for those listed on the agenda 13

Renewal application for Class C retail alcohol license for Sonny's Pizza Bistro, located at 6594 Northwest 6th Drive, Des Moines, and numbers 14 and 15 are renewal applications for Class E retail alcohol licenses for Quick Trip 538 at 4575 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, and Quick Trip 562 at 4801 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly. Yes. Holm.

Yes.

McCoy.

Yes. Petitions.

Number 16, petition suspending taxes and special assessments and authorizing chairperson to sign the application and affidavit for redemption of parcel for those listed on the agenda.

Roll call.

Altringer. Yes. Hockensmith.

Yes.

Connelly. Yes. Holm.

Yes.

McCoy.

Yes. Resolutions. Yes.

numbers 17 and 18 are resolutions approving the preliminary plat of vigors estates and the final plat of jade sunrise numbers 19 and 20 are resolutions approving the transfer of a portion of northwest 102nd avenue to the city of granger and the transfer of a portion of northeast 62nd avenue road right-of-way to the city of bondurant 21 resolution accepting bid of 732 814.49 received from manats inc of brooklyn for HMA resurfacing on Northeast 112th Street. 22, resolution approving an electric easement for MidAmerican Energy Company at the Polk County-owned property located at 4617 Southeast 5th Street, Des Moines. 23, resolution approving sanitary sewer connection agreement with Marcy and Gregory Cross. 24, resolution approving four permanent drainage easements and four temporary easements. 25, resolution approving Northwest 94th Avenue speed limit reduction. And number 26, resolution approving amendment to the fiscal year 25-26 IDOT budget and five-year road construction budget.

Move.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 27, resolution approving Tony Wu, Gaffney, and Levin LLP settlement agreement.

Moved.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 28, resolution approving agreement with Sustainable Sites Snow and Maintenance for landscaping at the Polk County Administration Building.

So moved. Second. Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 29, resolution approving agreement with the Iowa Developmental Disability Council and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Moved.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes.

Number 30, resolution approving agreement for services with Lutheran Services in Iowa for well elderly services.

Move.

Second.

I have a question on this. Is this a renewal, Eric? Or is this something that we've changed providers?

It's a long walk for probably a short answer.

Eric Kuhl, director of Polk County Community Family News Services.

It's an existing service with a new provider. We had an agreement with for a number of years, but they were having difficulty filling the position that would go out and meet with seniors. So we are transitioning the same service to Lutheran Services in Iowa. It's already in our budget.

OK. Yeah. So LSI has the capacity to do this?

Yes.

Great. Thank you.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes.

Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connolly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Numbers 31 through 33 are resolutions approving releases of mortgage for 2018 36th Street, Des Moines, 3125 Southwest 13th Place, Des Moines, and 826 East 25th Court, Des Moines. So moved.

Second. Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hawkins-Smith?

Yes.

Connolly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 34, resolution approving US Department of Justice Burn Justice Assistance Grant.

Move.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 35, resolution approving three-year renewal of Microsoft products.

I move.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 36, resolution improving in power retirement as the record keeper for deferred compensation plans.

I move.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly?

Yes.

Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 37, resolution approving purchase of automated external defibrillators. And number 38, resolution approving sponsorship agreement with Dole Distributing.

Move. Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

Number 39, resolution approving platinum sponsorship for Des Moines Symphony Association. And numbers 40 and 41 are resolutions approving community betterment grant awards and community sponsorship awards.

So moved. Second.

Roll call.

Altringer?

Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy? Yes.

Number 41A, resolution approving engagement of Mark T. Hedberg of Hedberg and Bolton PC. Moved. Second. roll call altering yes huckinsmith yes connelly yes holm yes mccoy yes number 41b resolution improve approving engagement of nicholas a kleinfeld of fagery drinker biddle and wreath piece llp

I would move to amend the resolution language to the following. Now, therefore, it be resolved Polk County, Iowa approves representation of Supervisor Conley by Mr. Kleinfeld of Farge, Drinker, Biddle, Reed, LLP, subject to the Director of Legal Affairs negotiating an hourly rate in line with the current outside counsel engaged by Polk County.

Second.

Discussion? Roll call.

This will be on Supervisor Holm's amendment. Altringer?

Yes.

Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly?

Yes.

Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes.

And is there a motion and second on the resolution?

So moved. Second. Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Hockensmith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm?

Yes.

McCoy?

Yes. Communications.

Number 42, request for tax abatement for property located at 13240 Northwest 102nd Avenue, Granger.

Refer to assessor, treasurer, and county attorney.

Number 43, letter and community petition for speed limit reduction at Northwest 94th Avenue. And number 44, Iowa Department of Transportation notice of condemnation of certain rights and land for the improvement of primary road US 69 in the city of Des Moines.

Refer to public works and county attorney. Any budget actions?

None.

Appointments? Memorandum of appointments?

Move. Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Huckins-Smith? Yes. Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes. Any board comments this morning? If not, I would entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved.

Second.

Roll call.

Altringer? Yes. Huckins-Smith?

Yes.

Connelly? Yes. Holm? Yes. McCoy?

Yes.