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BondurantIA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$288,600 Typical home value $331,299 -0.8% yr/yr · +12.8% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (50)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Angela McKenzie — Councilmember
- Doug Elrod — Mayor
- Matt Sillanpaa — Councilmember
- Tara Cox — Councilmember
- Chad Driscoll — Councilmember
- Bob Peffer — Councilmember
- Dennis Lyman — Councilmember
- Brody Miller — Board Member
- Chris Johnsen — Board Member
- Marian Collison — Board Member
- Matt Brick
- Murray
- Oliver
Who’s on the General
- Doug Elrod — Mayor
- Angela McKenzie — Councilmember
- Tara Cox — Councilmember
- Chad Driscoll — Councilmember
- Matt Sillanpaa — Councilmember
- Bob Peffer — Councilmember
- Dennis Lyman — Councilmember
- Marian Collison — Board Member
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Board
- Nic Robinson — Board Member
- Marian Collison — Board Member
- Seth Williams — Board Member
- Emily Karwoski — Board Member
- Lyman — Councilmember
- Simpson — Board Member
- Miller — Board Member
- Aaron Rasmussen
- Mike Mackin
- Penny Moberly
- Jeff Cook
- Nicole Van Houten
- Emily Kawoski
- John Aceto
- Joni Hutchinson
- Lorin Ditzler
Who’s on the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Brian Clayton — Board Member
- Karen Keeran — Board Member
- Andy Mains — Commissioner
- Kristin Brostrom
- Jesse Torres
- Jason Vore
- Ethan Pitt
- Maggie Murray
- Isaac Pezley
- Matt Sillanpaa
- Chris Johnsen
- Louise Jennings
- Marketa Oliver
Municipal budget
Total revenue$18.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$7.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$39.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,627 (FY2023)
Development activity
202580 housing units ($26.2M)
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 17:30
General
100 Main Street, NE, Bondurant
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Posting Date: August 28, 2026
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The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or shagan@cityofbondurant.com, no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 31, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
31, 2026, in The Station 100 Main Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is open, and the
public is encouraged to attend.
AMENDED AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
6.
Close …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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City Council
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
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Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 18:00
General
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
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City Council
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City Council
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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City Council
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City Council
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City Council
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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City Council
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City Council
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City Council
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Board of Adjustment
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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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City Council
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City Council
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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Board of Adjustment
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Board of Adjustment
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City Council
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City Council
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Board of Adjustment
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Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Mon May 17, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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City Council
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Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
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Board of Adjustment
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City Council
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City Council
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City Council
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Bondurant Parks Board to discuss community garden and sports complex leases
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Bondurant City Center. The board will consider action on the District Corridor Community Garden and discuss possible action on sports complex lease agreements and parks system priorities. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and City Administrator.
- Action item: District Corridor Community Garden
- Discussion and possible action: Sport Complex Lease Agreements
- Discussion and possible action: Parks and Recreation System Priorities
- Approval of minutes from 7/16/26 meeting
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✓ Decided: Board approves community garden design direction
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board approved a basic design direction for a proposed community garden, incorporating accessibility, varied bed sizes, parking, fencing, and water access. The board also discussed sports complex lease agreements and directed staff to develop a community survey for prioritizing parks investments. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved basic design direction for District Corridor Community Garden (7-0)
- Directed staff to develop community survey for parks priorities
- Recommended Field 0 remain part of sports complex
- Requested draft lease for sports complex review
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AUGUST 20, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
20, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
-7/16/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
a.
-District Corridor Community Garden
8.
Discussion Items -
a.
-Discussion and possible action: Sport Complex Lease Agreements
b.
-Discussion and possible action: Parks and Recreation System Priorities
9.
Reports and Comments:
a.
-Parks & Recreation Director Report
-City Administrator Report
10.
Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
August 20, 2026
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Marian Collison, Nic Robinson, Emily
Karwoski, Seth Williams, Aaron Rasmussen,
Mike Mackin, Penny Moberly
Absent:
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver,Parks &
Recreation Director Katie Klus
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Karwoski called the meeting to order at and declared a quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Robinson, to approve agenda. Vote
on Motion 7-0. Motion carried.
5.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Moberly, to approve the minutes.
Vote on Motion 7-0. Motion carried.
a.
-7/16/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7.
Action Items
a.
-District Corridor Community Garden
The Board discussed the proposed community garden framework and
considerations to incorporate into the future design. Discussion included
ADA accessibility and mobility needs. The Board also discussed
providing garden beds in multiple sizes, parking needs, perimeter
fencing, and water access. For water service, the Board discussed the
potential use of specialized metering or an automatic shutoff system that
would limit water flow after a specified period of time. Once staff has a
preliminary design, the design will be taken bac …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Adjournment
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to approve $1.09M industrial project pay request, rezone parcels
The Bondurant City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on an urban revitalization plan amendment, followed by action on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include approving pay requests for construction projects, rezoning two parcels to industrial districts, and discussing personal transportation device regulations. The agenda also includes a closed session for property acquisition and litigation.
- Pay request No. 2 to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1: $1,087,386.10
- Pay Request No. 10 to Core Construction for The Station Project: $180,469.18
- Purchase of four new vehicles and brush truck upfitting: not to exceed $250,176.97
- Public hearings on rezoning Parcel 7923.01.100.001 to M-1 and Parcel 7923.02.200.002 to M-2 on August 31
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Bondurant Urban Revitalization Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with $1.6M in payments and new vehicle purchases
The Bondurant City Council approved a consent agenda including pay requests for The Station and SE Industrial projects, a grant agreement for the District Corridor Trail, and purchase of four vehicles and brush truck upfitting. They also approved a site plan, adopted an amended Urban Revitalization Plan, and passed first readings of two ordinances. The meeting ended early when a quorum was lost during closed session.
- Approved consent agenda including $180,469.18 pay request for The Station Project (3-0)
- Approved $1,087,386.10 pay request for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of four new vehicles and brush truck upfitting up to $250,176.97 (3-0)
- Approved site plan for 2340 Hubbell Avenue, SW (3-0)
- Adopted amended Urban Revitalization Plan (3-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 27, Board of Adjustment (3-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 230 for Urban Revitalization Area (3-0)
- Moved into closed session for property acquisition and litigation (3-0)
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The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or shagan@cityofbondurant.com, no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
17, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5.
Guests requesting to address …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 17, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council
Member Dennis Lyman
Absent:
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Library Director
Michell Klinker-Feld, City Attorney Matt Brick,
City Planner Isaac Pezley, Assistant City
Administrator Jene Jess, City Attorney Jason
Palmer
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to amend the agenda by removing
items #5a and #9a. Vote on Motion 3-0. Motion carried. Motion by Cox,
seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on
Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
a.
Greater Des Moines Partnership Presentation
Removed.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or c …
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260817-288. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the first reading of O- 260817-215. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260817-289. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve the first reading of O- 260817-216. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Move into Closed Session at 06:32 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Bondurant P&Z to consider two industrial rezones and a site plan
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to rezone two parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1) and Medium Industrial (M-2), respectively. They will also consider a resolution recommending approval of a site plan for 2340 Hubbell Avenue SW. The meeting includes standard agenda items like approval of minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing and resolution PZ-260813-26 to rezone Parcel 7923.01.100.001 from A-1 to M-1
- Public hearing and resolution PZ-260813-27 to rezone Parcel 7923.02.200.002 from A-1 to M-2
- Resolution PZ-260813-28 considering site plan approval for 2340 Hubbell Avenue SW
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 13, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
13, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. July 9, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing — Considering request to rezone Parcel 7923.01.100.001
from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Limited Industrial (M-1) District.
b. Resolution PZ-260813-26 — Considering request to rezone Parcel
7923.01.100.001 from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Limited
Industrial (M-1) District.
c. Public Hearing — Considering request to rezone Parcel 7923.02.200.002
from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Medium Industrial (M-2) District.
d. Resolution PZ-260813-27 — Considering request to rezone Parcel
7923.02.200.002 from the Agricultural (A-1) District to the Medium
Industrial (M-2) District.
e. Resol …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to hold hearings on annexation, rezoning, and Truman Drive project
The Bondurant City Council will hold public hearings on the voluntary McCleary annexation, the Truman Drive NE Phase 2 street assessment, and a rezoning request for Parcel 7922.05.100.003. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including land acquisitions, construction pay requests, and a resolution setting a public hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan amendment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Public hearing on voluntary annexation (McCleary) near Mitchellville and Altoona
- Public hearing on rezoning Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1)
- Resolution approving land acquisition along Mud Creek Corridor from GHOLDS LLC for $102,800
- Pay request no. 1 to Thorpe Contracting LLC for SE Trunk Sewer Project: $110,024.59
- Resolution selecting Henkel Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Silo Commons
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✓ Decided: City Council approves McCleary annexation and Silo Commons manager
The City Council approved the voluntary annexation of the McCleary property and selected Henkel Construction as the manager for the Silo Commons Project. Council also approved several infrastructure pay requests and rezoned a parcel to Limited Industrial. A public hearing was held for the Truman Drive NE Phase 2 street assessment.
- Approved 100% voluntary annexation of McCleary property (5-0)
- Selected Henkel Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Silo Commons Project (5-0)
- Approved preliminary resolution of necessity for Truman Drive NE Phase 2 improvements (5-0)
- Amended Future Land Use Map for Parcel 7922.05.100.003 to Business Park/Limited Industrial (5-0)
- Rezoned Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural to Limited Industrial (5-0)
- Approved $110,024.59 pay request to Thorpe Contracting LLC for SE Trunk Sewer Project (5-0)
- Approved $94,832.63 pay request to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements (5-0)
- Denied sponsorship request from ChildServe for Clinical Ladder Celebration (5-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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*Participants wishing to speak on a topic should message the meeting moderator. All participants are asked to mute their individual
computers at times when they are not speaking to minimize background noise. Join: Zoom Meeting Link
The Bondurant City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and
may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
Council during the meeting, should contact the City Clerk, (515) 967-2418 or shagan@cityofbondurant.com, no fewer
than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 3, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on August
3, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 3, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Concil Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Maggie Murray, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City
Engineer David Fliehler, Planning & Zoning
Commission Member Brian Clayton
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
Polk County Sheriff's Deputy announced that the Polk County Sheriff's
Office will host National Night Out tomorrow, August 4, 2026, and
encouraged the community to attend the free event promoting
neighborhood engagement and positive relationships with law
enforcement.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-268. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-269. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260803-270. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260803-271. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to waive the first and second reading, and approve the third and final reading of O-260803-214. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to move into Closed at 07:14 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to award $6.5 million water and sanitary project contract
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a vicious dog determination and vote on several infrastructure payments and grant applications.
- Contract award for Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project to Boomerang Corp. for $6,514,331.40
- Payment of $505,690.43 to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements BP1 Project
- Payment of $14,412.92 to Ryan Companies for Bondurant Emergency Services Facility Project
- Community Betterment Grant Agreement with Prairie Meadows for $10,000 for District Corridor Trail, Phase 1
- Public hearing regarding Vicious Dog Determination for an incident at 717 Elizabeth Lane
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✓ Decided: Council awards $6.5M water transmission and force main contract
The Bondurant City Council approved a $6,514,331.40 contract with Boomerang Corp. for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a BMX track discussion, a vicious dog determination, and several other items. The meeting included a public hearing where a dog was declared vicious and ordered to be securely confined with additional conditions.
- Approved $6,514,331.40 contract with Boomerang Corp. for Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 18 items (4-0)
- Determined dog at 717 Elizabeth Lane as vicious and imposed confinement and other conditions
- Approved purchase of new Heart Monitor and Lucas device (4-0)
- Approved artist contract with Yanoe x Zoueh for Grain Silo Mural Project (4-0)
- Adopted Abandoned or Junk Motor Vehicle policy (4-0)
- Moved into closed session for property acquisition and litigation discussion (4-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 20, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 20,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Guests requesting to address the City …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 20, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member
Dennis Lyman
Absent: Council Member Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, City Attorney David Brick,
Planning & Community Development Director
Maggie Murray, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder,
Public Works Director John Horton, Library
Director Michell Klinker-Feld, City Planner
Isaac Pezley, City Engineer David Fliehler,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to amend the agenda by removing
items #6p and #8c. Vote on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Motion by Cox,
seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
5. Guests requesting to address the City Council
Jarad Cherniss, 4310 SW 26th Street, Des Moines, addressed the
Council regarding the potential development of a USA BMX-sanctioned
track in Bondurant. Mr. Cherniss, a BMX coach affiliated with 80/35 BMX
in Des Moines, presented the benefits of establishing a local BMX
program, including providing youth and families with recreationa …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260720-249. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve R-260720-250. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260720-251. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260720-252. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Move into Closed Session at 07:32 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Amend]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda [Approve]
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Board will consider private plantings on parkland and lease updates
The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will vote on a private planting request for parkland. The board will also discuss an update on "The Station" project and review lease agreements for the sports complex. Routine items such as roll call, approval of the May 21, 2026 minutes, and agenda finalization are also on the agenda.
- Private Plantings on Parkland (action item)
- "The Station" Update (discussion item)
- Sports Complex Lease Agreements (discussion item)
- Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes (approval)
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✓ Decided: Board adopts policy on private plantings on parkland
The board approved the May 21, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It adopted a new policy governing private plantings on parkland with a 5‑0 vote. The board also directed staff to research lease options for the sports complex and adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adopted private plantings on parkland policy (5-0)
- Directed staff to research sports complex lease process (decision)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
JULY 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
a. -Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7. Action Items
a. - Private Plantings on Parkland
8. Discussion Items -
a. -The Station Update
b. -Sports Complex Lease Agreements
9. Reports and Comments:
a. -Staff Reports & Comments
10. Adjournment
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Minutes
July 16, 2026
1. Roll Call
Present: Marian Collison, Emily Karwoski, Seth
Williams, Aaron Rasmussen, Mike Mackin
Absent: Nic Robinson
City Officials
Present:
Parks & Recreation Director, Katie Klus
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Chair Karwoski called the meeting to order at and declared a quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Collison, to approve 5/21/26
minutes. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
a. -Approval of 5/21/26 Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Collison, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve agenda. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
None.
7. Action Items
a. - Private Plantings on Parkland
Motion by Williams, seconded by Rasmussen, to develop a policy
regarding private plantings on parkland. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion
carried.
8. Discussion Items -
a. -The Station Update
Staff reported that offices, restrooms, and the conference room
audiovisual installation at the Station are complete. Work continues on
the remaining AV build-out and a few minor IT items. A Chamber of
Commerce event was successfully held at the Station on 7/15/26,
generating positive feedback, with additional Chamber events already
scheduled. Staff also reported strong interest in facility rentals, which will
begin on Sept. 1. An RFQ for event cleaning servic …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission considers McCleary annexation and industrial rezoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the McCleary Annexation. The body will also consider changing the land use map and rezoning Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from agricultural to limited industrial.
- Public hearing and recommended approval of the McCleary Annexation
- Proposed Future Land Use Map amendment for Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from residential to Business Park/Limited Industrial
- Proposed rezoning of Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from Agricultural (A-1) to Limited Industrial (M-1)
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200 2nd Street NE , City of Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 9, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 9,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. June 11, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing - Considering recommended approval of the McCleary
Annexation, a 100% voluntary annexation request located within two
miles of the city limits of both the City of Mitchellville and the City of
Altoona
b. RESOLUTION PZ-260709-23 - Considering recommended approval of
the McCleary Annexation, a 100% voluntary annexation request located
within two miles of the city limits of both the City of Mitchellville and the
City of Altoona
c. Public Hearing - Considering request to amend the Future Land Use Map
from Medium-Density and High-Density Residential to Business
Park/Limited Industrial on Parce 7922.05.100.003.
d. Res …
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 15:30
General
Bondurant City Council to hold strategic planning session
The City Council will meet for a special and strategic session. The primary focus of the meeting is a goal setting workshop for the City of Bondurant.
- City of Bondurant Goal Setting Workshop
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✓ Decided: Bondurant City Council held a strategic planning workshop
The City Council conducted 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.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
500 Campus Drive, SE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A SPECIAL & STRATEGIC MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 7, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special & Strategic Meeting of the City Council will be held at 3:30 PM
on July 7, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said
meeting is open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Guests requesting to address the City Co …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Assistant City Administrator
Jene Jess, Parks & Recreation Director Katie
Klus, Finance Director Craig Marshman,
Planning & Community Development Director
Maggie Murray, Library Director Michell
Klinker-Feld, Public Works Director John
Horton, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 03:45 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
4. Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
5. Strategic Planning Session
a. City of Bondurant Goal Setting Workshop Agenda
Mayor Elrod welcomed Council and staff to the City of Bondurant Goal
Setting Workshop and provided opening remarks regarding the purpose
of the strategic planning session. Chris Shires of Confluence moderated
the workshop, facilitating discussion on the City's accomplishments and
progress toward previous goals, long-term vision, future opportunities
and challenges, strategic priorities, and potential goals to guide fut …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers $9.68 million contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project. The meeting includes several zoning ordinances and numerous project pay requests. Council will also discuss repairs to the 78th Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
- Contract award for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project to Alliance Paving LLC for $9,681,664.64
- Third readings of zoning ordinances for Parcel 2026-43 (C-2), Parcel 2026-44 (C-2), and 1920 2nd Street, NE (M-2)
- Public hearing date of August 3, 2026, for the McCleary Annexation
- Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant Agreement of $100,000 for the Chichaqua Valley Trail East Project
- Pay Application No. 9 to Core Construction for The Station Project in the amount of $312,559.66
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✓ Decided: Council awards $9.68M contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements
The City Council approved a major road reconstruction project and authorized repairs to the 78th Street sanitary sewer lift station. Additionally, several routine items including zoning ordinances and various pay requests were passed via consent agenda.
- Approved $9,681,664.64 contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 to Alliance Paving LLC (3-0)
- Approved repairs to the 78th Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including zoning ordinances and multiple project pay requests (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JULY 6, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on July 6,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed belo …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
July 6, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Angela
McKenzie, Council Member Matt Sillanpaa,
Council Member Dennis Lyman
Absent: Council Member Tara Cox, Council Member
Chad Driscoll
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Finance Director Craig Marshman,
Parks & Recreation Director Katie Klus,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Harbaugh,
Planning & Zoning Commission Member Brian
Clayton, City Attorney Matt Brick
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a. Approval of June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Claims List
c. Applications for Council Approval …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260706-233. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260706-234. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Move into Closed Session at 07:39 PM. Roll Call:
2 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment to consider three zoning variance requests
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider variance requests for two properties. The requests involve setbacks and accessory structure area limits.
- Variance request for 206 Main Street SE regarding side yard setback and cumulative accessory structure area
- Variance request for Parcel 7922-07-200-001 regarding front yard setback along 32nd Street SE
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200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 5:00 PM on June 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Action Items
a. Public Hearing - Consideration of a two-part variance request to Section
179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code, regarding (1) a
reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an accessory structure
and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable cumulative accessory
structure area, for property located at 206 Main Street SE.
b. BA - 260512-01 Case 107 - Consideration of a two-part variance request
to Section 179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code,
regarding (1) a reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an
accessory structure and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable
cumulative accessory structure area, for property located at 206 Main
Street SE.
c. Public Hearing - Consid …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider $1.2 million rescue engine purchase and RISE grant
The City Council will review several infrastructure payments and zoning ordinances. The meeting includes a public hearing for the NE Hubbell Ave Water and Force Main Project and a presentation on the FY25 City Audit.
- Purchase of a new Rescue Engine from Heiman Fire not to exceed $1,200,000.00
- Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for a RISE Grant of $4,823,205
- Second readings of zoning ordinances for Parcel 2026-43 (C-2), Parcel 2026-44 (C-2), and 1920 2nd Street, NE (M-2)
- Payment of $480,650.71 and $442,444.22 to Core Construction for The Station Project
- Agreement with Engineering Technical Services of Iowa, LLC not to exceed $223,200
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✓ Decided: Bondurant Council approves fire engine purchase and several city resolutions
The City Council approved a new rescue engine purchase, various construction pay requests, and site plans. They also updated the bid and hearing dates for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project.
- Approved The Station rental rules and partnership policy (4-0)
- Approved purchase of a new Rescue Engine from Heiman Fire up to $1,200,000.00 (4-0)
- Approved site plan for 1400 Courtyard Drive, SE (4-0)
- Approved agreement with Engineering Technical Services of Iowa, LLC up to $223,200 (5-0)
- Approved revised bid letting and public hearing dates for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 (5-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 15, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on June 15,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed be …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
June 15, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Chad Driscoll, Council Member
Dennis Lyman, Council Member Matt Sillanpaa
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Parks & Recreation Director Katie
Klus, Finance Director Craig Marshman,
Assistant City Administrator Jene Jess, Library
Director Michell Klinker-Feld, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Parks & Recreation
Board Member Marian Collison, Parks &
Recreation Board Member Emily Karowski,
Parks & Recreation Board Member Nic
Robinson, Parks & Recreation Board Member
Mike Mackin
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separatel …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to remove Resolution No. R- 260420-133 from the table for consideration. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve R-260420-133. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-204. Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-205 . Roll Call:
3 yea
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-206. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the revised bid letting and public hearing dates for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project, changing the bid letting date to July 1…
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
3 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Discussion Items -
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission will consider plat, site plan, and fireworks permit for 1400 Courtyard Drive SE
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will review three resolutions at its June 11 meeting. Resolution PZ-260611-20 concerns the plat of survey for 1400 Courtyard Drive SE. Resolution PZ-260611-21 concerns the site plan for the same property. Resolution PZ-260611-22 concerns a fireworks permit request for Iowa Fireworks.
- Resolution PZ-260611-20 — Consideration of plat of survey for 1400 Courtyard Drive SE
- Resolution PZ-260611-21 — Consideration of site plan for 1400 Courtyard Drive SE
- Resolution PZ-260611-22 — Consideration of fireworks permit for Iowa Fireworks
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 11, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on June 11,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. May 14, 2026
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Resolution PZ-260611-20 — Consideration of Plat of Survey for 1400
Courtyard Drive SE.
b. Resolution PZ-260611-21 — Consideration of Site Plan for 1400
Courtyard Drive SE.
c. Resolution PZ-260611-22 - Consideration of fireworks permit for Iowa
Fireworks.
7. Discussion Items -
8. Reports / Comments and appropriate action thereon:
a. Commission Members
b. Commission Chairperson.
c. City Staff.
d. City Council Liaison.
9. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council approves FY2026 Budget Amendment No. 2
The Bondurant City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, pay requests, and contract amendments. Public hearings will be held on future land‑use designations and rezoning for multiple parcels along 2nd Street, NE. Action items include approval of Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026 and first‑reading ordinances establishing new zoning districts. The meeting will close with a closed‑session discussion of property acquisition and potential litigation.
- Resolution approving Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026
- Resolution approving pay request no. 8 to Manatt’s Inc. for $236,844.53 for the Grain District Lincoln St. Public Improvements Project
- Resolution approving pay request no. 15 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for $105,967.56 for the Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2 Project
- Resolution approving contract amendment no. 1 for construction‑manager‑at‑risk services for the City of Bondbond Water Treatment Facility by Story Construction
- First Reading Ordinance establishing a General Commercial (C‑2) zoning district at Parcel 2026‑43
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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY2026 budget amendment and multiple land‑use changes
The council approved Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026 to keep public safety and public works within budget authority. It also approved future land‑use designations and first‑reading zoning ordinances for two parcels as Regional Commercial and for a vacated easement as Industrial, and vacated a public highway easement. The council rejected all bids for the Silo Commons Project, approved a contract amendment for the water‑treatment facility, and supported a Workforce Housing Tax Credit application for a 175‑unit mixed‑use development.
- Approved Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2026 (3‑0)
- Approved Future Land Use designation Regional Commercial for Parcel 2026‑43 (3‑0)
- Approved Future Land Use designation Regional Commercial for Parcel 2026‑44 (3‑0)
- Approved Future Land Use designation Industrial for vacated roadway easement area at 1920 2nd St NE (3‑0)
- Approved vacating public highway easement along 2nd St NE at 1920 2nd St NE (3‑0)
- Approved first‑reading ordinance establishing General Commercial (C‑2) zoning for Parcel 2026‑43 (3‑0)
- Approved first‑reading ordinance establishing General Commercial (C‑2) zoning for Parcel 2026‑44 (3‑0)
- Approved rejection of all bids for the Silo Commons Project (3‑0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 1, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on June 1,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed belo …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
June 1, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Matt
Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad Driscoll,
Council Member Dennis Lyman
Absent:
Council Member Tara Cox, Council Member
Angela McKenzie
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Public Works Director John
Horton, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder, Library
Director Michell Klinker-Feld, Assistant City
Engineer Anthony Harbaugh, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City Planner Isaac
Pezley
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
5.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a.
Approval of May 18, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
b.
Claims List
c.
Applications for Council Approval
d.
R-260601-169- Resolution appointing representatives to the Stormwater
Mana …
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260601-181. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260601-182. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260601-183. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260601-184. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260601-185. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Sillanpaa, to approve the first reading of O-260601-211. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to approve the first reading of O-260601-212. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Sillanpaa, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the first reading of O-260601-213. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260601-186. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260601-187. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260601-188. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Move into Closed Session at 07:46 PM. Roll Call:
3 yea
Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
3 yea
Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
3 yea
Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu May 21, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Parks & Recreation Board to discuss Station rental rules and art projects
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss rental policies for The Station and receive updates on art sculptures. The board will also review a report on the Rails2Trail 5k/10k event.
- Discussion of The Station Rental Rules and Regulations Policy
- Update on Moving Curiously art sculpture
- Recap of Silo Mural Art meeting
- Rails2Trail 5k/10k Event Report
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✓ Decided: Board approves Moving Curiously sculpture project
The Parks & Recreation Board voted 7‑0 to approve the Moving Curiously sculpture as presented. The board also recommended a new fee schedule for the Regional Trailhead Station rentals, outlining weekday, Saturday and Sunday rates and holiday staffing charges. Minutes and agenda were approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved Moving Curiously sculpture project (7-0)
- Recommended Station rental fee schedule (no vote recorded)
- Discussed Silo mural project (no decision)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
200 2nd St. NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MAY 21, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on May 21,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
a. -4/26/26 Parks & Recreation Board Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7. Action Items
a. - The Station Rental Rules and Regulations Policy discussion
b. -Moving Curiously art sculpture update
8. Discussion Items -
a. -Recap of Silo Mural Art meeting with artists, Parks & Rec Chair, Mayor
and Staff
9. Reports and Comments:
a. -Rails2Trail 5k/10k Event Report
b. -Staff Reports and Comments
10. Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
May 21, 2026
1. Roll Call
Present: Marian Collison, Nic Robinson, Seth Williams, Aaron
Rasmussen, Mike Mackin, Penny Moberly, Emily
Karwoski
Absent:
City
Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, Communications &
Events Coordinator Katie Klus
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Nic Robinson called the meeting to order at and declared a quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Williams, seconded by Collison, to Approve the Minutes. Vote
on Motion 6-0. Motion carried.
a. -4/26/26 Parks & Recreation Board Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Mackin, to Approve the Agenda.
Vote on Motion 6-0. Motion carried.
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
None
7. Action Items
a. - The Station Rental Rules and Regulations Policy discussion
The Board revisited the proposed Bondurant Regional Trailhead Station
rental fee structure following action taken by the City Council. Council
members voted to table Resolution R-260420-133 and refer the
proposed rules and regulations back to the Parks & Recreation Board
for additional review. Council requested further consideration of rental
options, specifically the potential for Saturday block rentals and multi-
day rental packages to provide a wider variety of rental opportunities for
residents and non-residents.
Board members discussed the balance betw …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes [Approve]
6 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Adjournment
7 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Seth Williams yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers $4.5 million contract for SE Industrial Public Improvements
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 1 project. The meeting also includes several utility-related ordinance readings and the scheduling of multiple public hearings for June 1 regarding rezoning and land use.
- Contract award to McAninch Corp. for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 1 in the amount of $4,519,416.55
- Pay request to Graphite Construction Group Inc. for 108 Main Street Parking Lot Project for $42,319.72
- Contract for Navigate Construction Services, LLC for Silo Commons window and roof work for $20,440
- Public hearings scheduled for June 1, 2026, regarding rezoning and land use for Parcels 2026-43, 2026-44, and 1920 2nd Street NE
- Third readings of ordinances amending City Code for water, sewer, solid waste, and the SE Trunk Sewer Connection Fee District
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✓ Decided: Council approved $33.3M water‑treatment plant contract and other major projects
The Bondurant City Council approved the consent agenda (5‑0) covering several routine ordinances and resolutions. It also approved the $33,321,400 guaranteed‑maximum‑price agreement for the new municipal water‑treatment plant (5‑0) and awarded the $4,519,416.54 contract for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 1 project (5‑0). Additional approvals included the Silo Commons site‑plan (5‑0) and a $20,440 repair contract for Silo Commons.
- Approved consent agenda items, including ordinance amendments and routine resolutions (5‑0)
- Approved $33,321,400 GMP agreement for Bondurant Water Treatment Plant (5‑0)
- Awarded $4,519,416.54 contract to McAninch Corp for SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 1 (5‑0)
- Approved Silo Commons Site Plan resolution (5‑0)
- Approved $20,440 contract to Navigate Construction Services for Silo Commons repairs (5‑0)
- Approved $42,319.72 payment to Graphite Construction Group for 108 Main Street Parking Lot Project (5‑0)
- Set public‑hearing dates for future land‑use designations on June 1, 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda (5‑0) after motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
MAY 18, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on May 18,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Presentations
6. Consent Agenda:
All …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
May 18, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Public Works Director John
Horton, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder, Library
Director Michell Klinker-Feld, City Engineer
David Fliehler, Assistant Fire Chief Anthony
Rauterberg, City Planner Isaac Pezley
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Cox, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5. Presentations
None.
6. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a. Proclamation - Public Works Week
b. Proclamation - EMS Week
c. Approval of May 4, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
d. Claims List and Treasurer's Report
e. Applications for Council Approval
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f. Receive & F …
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260518-166. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to amend and approve R-260518- 167 to reflect the corrected amount of $4,519,416.54. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260518-168. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission will consider rezoning and land-use changes for parcels 2026-43, 2026-44.
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions. Items include future land use designations for parcels 2026-43 and 2026-44 to Regional Commercial, and rezoning those parcels to the C-2 General Commercial District. The commission will also consider vacating a roadway easement and rezoning it to the M-2 Medium Industrial District, as well as reviewing the Silo Commons Site Plan.
- Resolution PZ-260514-12 – Consideration of the Silo Commons Site Plan
- Public Hearing – Future Land Use Designation for Parcel 2026-43 to Regional Commercial
- Resolution PZ-260514-14 – Rezoning of Parcel 2026-43 to the (C-2) General Commercial District
- Resolution PZ-260514-17 – Vacation of Roadway Easement
- Resolution PZ-260514-19 – Rezoning of the Vacated Roadway Easement Area to the (M-2) Medium Industrial District
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✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple rezoning and land‑use designations
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Silo Commons site plan and several rezoning and future land‑use designations, including two parcels to C‑2 commercial, a roadway easement vacation, and an industrial designation. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.
- Approved Silo Commons Site Plan (Resolution PZ‑260514‑12, 7‑0)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 2026‑43 to C‑2 General Commercial (Resolution PZ‑260514‑14, 7‑0)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 2026‑44 to C‑2 General Commercial (Resolution PZ‑260514‑16, 7‑0)
- Approved vacation of roadway easement (Resolution PZ‑260514‑17, 7‑0)
- Approved future land‑use designation of vacated easement to Industrial (Resolution PZ‑260514‑18, 7‑0)
- Approved rezoning of vacated easement area to M‑2 Medium Industrial (Resolution PZ‑260514‑19, 7‑0)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 14, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on May 14,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. April 16, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Resolution PZ-260514-12 - Consideration of the Silo Commons Site Plan
b. Public Hearing - Consideration of the Future Land Use Designation for
Parcel 2026-43 to Regional Commercial.
c. Resolution PZ-260514-13 — Consideration of the Future Land Use
Designation for Parcel 2026-43 to Regional Commercial.
d. Public Hearing to Consider the Rezoning of Parcel 2026-43 to the (C-2)
General Commercial District.
e. Resolution PZ-260514-14 - Consideration of the Rezoning of Parcel
2026-43 to the (C-2) General Commercial District
f. Public Hearing — Consideration of Future Land Use Designation for
Parcel 2026-44 to Regional Commercial. …
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City of Bondurant
Planning and Zoning
Commission 200 2nd St NE,
PO Box 37
Bondurant, IA 50035
Meeting
Minutes
DATE: May 14, 2026 Karen Keeran, Chair
1. Call to Order 6:00 pm
Place Bondurant City Hall (200 2nd St NE, PO Box 37)
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Karen Keeran (Chairperson), Jason Vore (Vice-
Chairperson), Brian Clayton, Louise Jennings, Chris
Johnsen, Ethan Pitt, Jesse Torres
Members Absent:
City Official & Staff Present: Isaac Pezley
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member
Jennings to approve of the May 14, 2026, meeting agenda. Vote on Motion 7-0-
0. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commission Member Pitt, seconded by Commission Member Vore to
approve the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes. Vote on Motion 7-0-0. Motion
carried.
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Resolution PZ-260514-12 - Consideration of the Silo Commons Site Plan
Pezley provided an overview of the Silo Commons Site Plan project. Pezley
stated the silo bin art mural is not a part of the site plan review. Commission
asked about the large warehouse structure, Pezley stated it is currently
being used for hay storage and there are no current plans to utilize it.
Commission had additional conversations about the structure.
Torres asked about fencing around the exterior of the area. Pezley stated
there will be some fencing to …
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Commission Member Torres, seconded by Commission Member Johnsen to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-12. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Jennings to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-13. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Torres to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-14. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Johnsen to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-15. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Jennings to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-16. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Torres, seconded by Commission Member Vore to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-17. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Torres, seconded by Commission Member Pitt to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-18. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Johnsen to approve Resolution PZ - 260514-19. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment to consider zoning variances for two properties
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding variance requests for two different locations. The board will decide on setback and area exceptions for a residential property and access drive requirements for a new industrial building.
- Variance request for side yard setback and accessory structure area at 206 Main Street SE
- Variance request for an access drive to a new industrial building at 1120 2nd Street NE
- Interpretation of Zoning Code Section 177.3 regarding 1120 2nd Street NE
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MAY 12, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 5:00 PM on May 12,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. December 9, 2025 Minutes
5. Action Items
a. Public Hearing - Consideration of a two-part variance request to Section
179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code, regarding (1) a
reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an accessory structure
and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable cumulative accessory
structure area, for property located at 206 Main Street SE.
b. BA - 260512-01 Case 107 - Consideration of a two-part variance request
to Section 179.7(4) and Section 179.7(5)(A) of the Zoning Code,
regarding (1) a reduction of the minimum side yard setback for an
accessory structure and (2) an increase to the maximum allowable
cumulative accessory structure area, for property located at 206 Main
Street SE.
c. Public Hearing — for …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Bondurant City Council to hold public hearing on FY26 budget amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a vote on Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY26. The meeting includes several infrastructure pay requests and second readings of ordinances regarding city utilities and waste.
- Public hearing and resolution for FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1
- Pay request of $364,994.39 to Sternquist Construction for BFSD Truman Drive Project
- Pay request of $78,906.59 to Alliance Construction Group LLC for Civic Campus Improvements Phase 2
- Pay request of $90,833.97 to Manatt’s Inc. for Grain District Lincoln St. Public Improvements
- Public hearing for Civic Campus North Right-of-Way Easement Vacation Plats
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✓ Decided: Council approves FY26 budget amendment and several key resolutions
The Bondurant City Council approved its consent agenda, adopted the FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1, and took action on multiple resolutions including a mobile‑food‑vendor ordinance first reading, a roadway easement vacation, rejection of proposals for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Project, and adoption of the 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities booklet. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0), enacting dozens of routine resolutions and contracts
- Approved FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1 (5‑0)
- Approved first reading of Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance (5‑0)
- Approved vacation of public roadway easements in Civic Campus North (5‑0)
- Rejected all proposals for Owner’s Representative Consulting Services for SE Industrial Public Improvements Project (4‑1)
- Approved adoption of 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities booklet (5‑0)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Core Construction – The Station Project ($3,475.44) (5‑0)
- Approved Lease for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies (5‑0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
MAY 4, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on May 4,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Guests requesting to address the City Cou …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
May 4, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Assistant City Administrator Jene
Jess, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld, City
Engineer Anthony Harbaugh, Assistant Fire
Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Events &
Communication Coordinator Katie Klus,
Bondurant Emergency Services Member Dani
Spoerry, Bondurant Emergency Services
Member Kyleigh Meyeres, Bondurant
Emergency Services Member Ashton Briggs,
Bondurant Emergency Services Member Chris
Jennings, Bondurant Emergency Services
Member Brody Miller
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:0 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to amend the agenda by moving
item #6s to action items. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried. Motion by
Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5. Guests requesting to address the City Council
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260504-149. Roll Call:
3 yea · 1 nay
Cox yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea · Sillanpaa nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Bondurant City Council to adopt FY27 annual budget and tax levy rate
The City Council will hold public hearings for the FY27 budget and the SE Trunk Sewer Connection Fee District. The body is deciding on the annual budget and tax levy rate, as well as reviewing utility rate structures for water, sewer, and solid waste.
- Adoption of the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027
- Two payments to Core Construction for The Station Project totaling $583,899.40
- Site plan approvals for Vermeer Corporation (2901 Vermeer Drive, SE) and Ramms Construction (1120 2nd Street, NE)
- Amendment to the City Fee Schedule for Planning & Community Development Department Fees
- Silo Commons Operations Planning Services agreement with Swaelu LLC for $6,250
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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY27 budget and tax levy rate
The council approved the consent agenda covering routine items (5‑0). It adopted the FY27 city budget and certified the proposed tax levy rate (5‑0). It approved site plans for Vermeer Corp and Ramms Construction, adopted an outdoor parks pricing structure, directed staff to collaborate with Vermeer on a soil‑exchange project, took first readings of several utility ordinances, tabled the station rental rules, and amended a mural resolution (votes 5‑0 or 4‑1 as recorded).
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Adopted FY27 budget and tax levy rate (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Vermeer Corp at 2901 Vermeer Drive, SE (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Ramms Construction at 1120 2nd Street, NE, pending Board of Adjustment review (5-0)
- Approved Outdoor Parks Facility Pricing Structure (5-0)
- Approved resolution directing staff to work with Vermeer Corp on soil exchange for public roadway (5-0)
- Tabled Station Rental Rules and Sponsorship Policy, referring back to Parks & Recreation Board (5-0)
- Amended and approved mural resolution rescinding prior resolution (4-1)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 20, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on April 20,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Guests requesting to address the Ci …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
April 20, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder,
Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Public
Works Director John Horton, Assistant City
Administrator Jene Jess, Communications &
Events Coordinator Katie Klus, City Planner
Isaac Pezley, City Engineer David Fliehler
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
None.
a.
Metro Waste Authority Presentation
Kayla Burkett, Vice President of Public Affairs with Metro Waste
Authority, provided an overview of services and shared updates with the
Council.
6.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the C …
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260420-130. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve the first reading of O-260420-206. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260420-131. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260420-132 pending Board of Adjustment review. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Table R-260420-133 and refer the rules and regulations back to the Parks & Recreation Board for further review, including consideration of the Saturday…
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260420-134. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260420-136. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the first reading of O-260420-207. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to approve the first reading of O- 260420-208. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the first reading of O- 260420-209. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Driscoll, to Amend R-260420-135 by adding RESOLUTION NO. 260406-109 to the rescission. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Driscoll, to approve R- 260420-135 as amended. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Move into Closed Session at 08:48 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Parks & Recreation Board to discuss park facility pricing
The Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss and potentially recommend a new pricing structure for park facilities. The meeting also includes reports from the City Administrator and the Communications & Events Coordinator.
- Possible resolution recommending a pricing structure for Park Facilities
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
APRIL 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on April 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
a. -3/19/26 Parks & Recreation Board Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
7. Action Items
a. -Discussion and possible resolution recommending adopting pricing
structure to Park Facilities
8. Discussion Items -
9. Reports and Comments:
a. -City Administrator Report
b. -Communications & Events Coordinator Report
10. Adjournment
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Minutes
April 16, 2026
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Marian Collison, Nic Robinson, Emily Karwoski,
Aaron Rasmussen, Mike Mackin
Absent:
Seth Williams
Excused:
Penny Moberly
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver,
Communications & Events Coordinator Katie
Klus
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Chair Karwoski called the meeting to order at 6:07pm and declared a
quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
4.
Approval of Minutes
No issues or amendments to minutes from 3/19/26. Motion by Robinson,
seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
a.
-3/19/26 Parks & Recreation Board Minutes
5.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Robinson, seconded by Collison, to approve the agenda. Vote
on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
6.
Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
- Chelsea Terpstra was present. She did not address the Board at this
time but included her thoughts later in the meeting. You can find her
input in the Discussion item.
7.
Action Items
a.
-Discussion and possible resolution recommending adopting pricing
structure to Park Facilities
- The Board approved the recommendation to City Council to adopt
pricing structure to outdoor park shelter facilities, with the amendment
that City-recognized holidays be identified and residents charged a …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Marian Collison yea · Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission will consider site plan resolutions for Vermeer, Ramms, and Civic Campus
The Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission will review three site plan resolutions. The resolutions cover a proposed development by Vermeer Corporation at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE, a project by Ramms Construction at 1120 2nd Street NE, and a right-of-way vacation for the Civic Campus North. The commission will vote on each resolution during the meeting. No other agenda items require a decision.
- Resolution PZ-260416-9 – Consider site plan for Vermeer Corporation at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE
- Resolution PZ-260416-10 – Consider site plan for Ramms Construction at 1120 2nd Street NE
- Resolution PZ-260416-11 – Consider Civic Campus North right-of-way vacation plats
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✓ Decided: Commission approved Vermeer Corporation site plan at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE
The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted Resolution PZ-260416-09, approving the Vermeer Corporation site plan at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE (vote 6‑0‑1). It also approved Resolution PZ-260416-10 for Rams Construction at 1120 2nd Street NE, waiving the requirement for an improved drive lane (vote 7‑0‑0). Finally, Resolution PZ-260416-11 vacating right‑of‑way parcels for the Civic Campus North was approved (vote 7‑0‑0). All motions carried.
- Approved Vermeer site plan (Resolution PZ-260416-09) – vote 6-0-1
- Approved Rams Construction site plan, no drive lane upgrade required (Resolution PZ-260416-10) – vote 7-0-0
- Approved vacation of Civic Campus North right‑of‑way parcels (Resolution PZ-260416-11) – vote 7-0-0
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BONDURANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on April 16,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. March 12, 2026 Minutes
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Resolution PZ-260416-9 - Consideration of Site Plan for Vermeer
Corporation at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE
b. Resolution PZ-260416-10 - Consideration of Site Plan for Ramms
Construction at 1120 2nd Street NE.
c. Resolution PZ-260416-11 - Consideration of Civic Campus North Right-
of-Way Vacation Plats.
7. Discussion Items -
8. Reports / Comments and appropriate action thereon:
a. Commission Members
b. City Staff
c. City Administrator
d. City Council Liaison
9. Adjournment
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City of Bondurant
Planning and Zoning
Commission 200 2nd St NE,
PO Box 37
Bondurant, IA 50035
Meeting
Minutes
DATE: April 16, 2026 Karen Keeran, Chair
1. Call to Order 6:00 pm
Place Bondurant City Hall (200 2nd St NE, PO Box 37)
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Karen Keeran (Chairperson), Jason Vore (Vice-
Chairperson), Brian Clayton, Louise Jennings, Chris
Johnsen, Ethan Pitt, Jesse Torres
Members Absent:
City Official & Staff Present: Isaac Pezley, Dennis Lyman
3. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Pitt to
approve of the April 16, 2026, meeting agenda. Vote on Motion 7-0-0. Motion
carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commission Member Clayton, seconded by Commission Member
Vore to approve the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes. Vote on Motion 7-0-0.
Motion carried.
5. Guests requesting to address the Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Action Items
a. Resolution PZ-260416-09 – Consideration of Site Plan for Vermeer Corporation
at 2901 Vermeer Drive SE.
Liz Sporer, Vermeer Corporation, thanked the City and the Commission for
their support and work to get the Vermeer Site Plan to this point.
Eric Cannon, Snyder and Associates, provided the Commission an
overview of the site plan.
Pitt asked if there are any other plans for this certified site area. Pezley
stated this is the only site plan for this area at this time.
Keeran asked about the outdoor storage area s …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Pitt to approve Resolution PZ - 260416-09. Roll Call –
5 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea
Motion by Commission Member Clayton, seconded by Commission Member Torres to approve Resolution PZ -260416-10 and not require improved drive lanes to the proposed building. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Motion by Commission Member Vore, seconded by Commission Member Jennings to approve Resolution PZ - 260416-11. Roll Call –
6 yea
Commission Member Clayton yea · Commission Member Jennings yea · Commission Member Johnsen yea · Commission Member Keeran yea · Commission Member Pitt yea · Commission Member Torres yea
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider eliminating U-1 Conservancy District and rezoning properties
The City Council will hold public hearings on the Filmore Avenue, NE project and the elimination of the U-1 Conservancy District. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and setting a public hearing date for the FY27 budget.
- Contract award to JAS Construction LLC for Filmore Avenue Public Infrastructure Project: $681,591.00
- Two Shive-Hattery invoices for SE Industrial Corridor Improvements Project: $370,100 and $421,200
- Ordinance to eliminate the U-1 Conservancy District and rezone affected properties
- Change Order No. 2 to Core Construction Services LLC for The Station renovation: $40,244.14
- Public hearing date for FY27 City of Bondurant Budget set for April 20, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council passed ordinance eliminating U-1 Conservancy District and rezoning properties
The Bondurant City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including several design invoices and change orders. It waived the first two readings and approved the final reading of an ordinance that eliminates the U-1 Conservancy District and rezones about fifty properties. The council also awarded a $681,591 contract to JAS Construction LLC for the Filmore Avenue Public Infrastructure Project.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items, including design service invoices ($370,100 and $421,200), street naming Vermeer Drive, and change orders (5-0)
- Waived first and second reading of ordinance eliminating U-1 Conservancy District (5-0)
- Approved third and final reading of ordinance eliminating U-1 Conservancy District and rezoning properties (5-0)
- Awarded $681,591 contract to JAS Construction LLC for Filmore Avenue Public Infrastructure Project (5-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 to Core Construction Services LLC for The Station renovation ($40,244.14) (5-0)
- Approved joint RFQ release with Altoona for East Polk County I‑80 Planning & Environmental Linkages Study (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on April 6,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed be …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
April 6, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Assistant City Administrator Jene
Jess, City Engineer David Fliehler, Assistant
Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City Planner
Isaac Pezley, Library Director Michell Klinker-
Feld
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a. Approval of March 16, 2026, & March 30, 2026, City Council Meeting
Minutes
b. Claims List and Treasurer's Report
c. Applications for Council Approval
d. R-260406-100- Resoluti …
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to waive the first and second reading of O-260406-205. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to approve the third and final reading of O-260406-205. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve R-260406-113. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 17:45
General
Bondurant City Council to hold public hearing on FY27 property tax levy
The Bondurant City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.
- Public hearing regarding the Property Tax Levy for FY27
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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and adjourned, no substantive actions taken
The Bondurant City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 4-0 vote and then adjourned the meeting by a 4-0 vote. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
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than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 5:45 PM on April 6,
2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Public Hearing
a. Public Hearing re …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
April 6, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Chad Driscoll, Council Member
Dennis Lyman
Absent: Council Member Matt Sillanpaa
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder, Assistant City Administrator Jene
Jess, City Engineer David Fliehler, Assistant
Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 05:53 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
5. Public Hearing
a. Public Hearing regarding the Property Tax Levy for FY27
Mayor Elrod opened the public hearing at 05:54 PM.
Staff provided an overview of the proposed levy and its impacts, noting
this is the 20th consecutive year the City of Bondurant has reduced the
tax rate. There were no public comments.
Mayor Elrod closed the public hearing at 05:56 PM.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to adjourn at 05:56 PM. Vote on
Motion 4-0. Motion carried.
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Mon Mar 30, 2026 · 18:00
General
City Council will discuss FY27 budget and approve Grain District plat revisions
The Bondurant City Council will present an Arbor Day proclamation and consider two resolutions: one to approve a revised Grain District final plat with a corrected legal description, and another to authorize the Administrative Specialist to apply for a tuition scholarship and attend the Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute in June 2026. The council will also hold a public presentation and discussion of the FY27 budget proposal. All items are on the regular meeting agenda for March 30, 2026.
- Arbor Day proclamation presentation
- Resolution approving revised Grain District Final Plat (legal description correction)
- Resolution authorizing tuition scholarship application and attendance at Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute (June 2026)
- Public presentation and discussion of FY27 budget proposal
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda, consent items and adjourned
The Bondurant City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. The consent agenda, including a resolution to revise the Grain District final plat and a resolution authorizing a scholarship application, was approved unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting with a 5-0 vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved revised Grain District Final Plat resolution (5-0)
- Approved scholarship application authorization resolution (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
200 2nd Street, NE, Bondurant
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than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 30, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on March
30, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Presentations
a. Arbor Day Proclamation
5. Guests requesting to address th …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
March 30, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox,
Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council
Member Matt Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad
Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Kreuder
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM and declared a
quorum.
3. Abstentions declared
None.
4. Presentations
a. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Elrod read the Arbor Day Proclamation designating April 24, 2026,
as Arbor Day in the City of Bondurant.
5. Guests requesting to address the City Council
Kent Sullivan, 206 Main Street SE, addressed the Council regarding
accessory structures, specifically the use of a shipping container. Staff
noted that additional clarification may be needed based on the current
code definitions, and a variance may be needed.
6. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so reque …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Board
Board to approve new Station rental fee schedule
The Bondurant Parks & Recreation Board will meet on March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the City Center. The board will approve the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda. The primary action item is to adopt the Station rental policies and associated fee schedule, with guest presentations from Friends of the Parks and the University of Iowa Engineering Bluejay Landing.
- Approve 2/19/26 Parks & Recreation Board meeting minutes
- Guest presentation: IISC – Friends of the Parks
- Guest presentation: University of Iowa Engineering – Bluejay Landing
- Action: Adopt Station rental policies and fee schedule
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✓ Decided: Board adopts station rental policies, approves minutes and agenda
The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the agenda. It also voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Station rental policies and fee schedule. The board further recommended that the new Silo Art mural concept be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Recommended adoption of Station rental policies and fee schedule (6-0)
- Recommended moving Silo Art mural concept to City Council (no vote recorded)
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MARCH 19, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on March
19, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
a. - 2/19/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
a. -IISC: Friends of the Parks Presentation
b. -University of Iowa Engineering Bluejay Landing Presentation
7. Action Items
a. - The Station rental policies, fee schedule
8. Discussion Items -
9. Reports and Comments:
10. Adjournment
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Bondurant Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes
March 19, 2026
1. Roll Call
Present: Nic Robinson, Emily Karwoski, Aaron
Rasmussen, Mike Mackin, Penny Moberly,
Marian Collison
Absent: Seth Williams
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver,
Communications & Events Coordinator Katie
Klus
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Robinson, seconded by Moberly, to approve the minutes.
Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
a. - 2/19/26 Parks & Recreation Board Mtg Minutes
5. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Robinson, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the agenda.
Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
6. Guests requesting to address the Parks Board
a. -IISC: Friends of the Parks Presentation
Sara Ernester and Lex Baumann presented their capstone project.
Board members asked questions about the background research that
went into this project. They also asked questions related to recruitment
of volunteers and other areas that similar organizations have struggled
with. Sara and Lex also explained the connection to the previous IISC
projects (Parks, Trails and Greenways Master Plan).
b. -University of Iowa Engineering Bluejay Landing Presentation
Students from the University of Iowa, Matthew Rosonke, Anna Larson,
and Eamonn Lally) presented about the Bluejay Landing Park design
project. They requested the board's feedback on their initial desig …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
5 yea
Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Nic Robinson yea · Emily Karwoski yea · Aaron Rasmussen yea · Mike Mackin yea · Penny Moberly yea
Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to award $490,697.25 contract for CVT East Trail Extension
The Bondurant City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine resolutions and several specific actions. Items include approving payments for the Emergency Services Facility, Home Boy Construction, and Ryan Companies, and authorizing a request for proposals for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Project. The council will vote on awarding the CVT East Trail Extension contract to Peterson Contracting Inc., discuss a mixed‑use development plat, a school‑district parking lot plan, and present the FY26/27 budget proposal with a public hearing date. A public hearing on the Chichaqua Valley Trail East extension will also be held.
- Resolution awarding $490,697.25 contract to Peterson Contracting Inc. for the CVT East Trail Extension
- Resolution approving $356,642.39 pay estimate to Ryan Companies for the Emergency Services Facility
- Resolution approving $31,040.00 payment to Home Boy Construction Inc. for the Boardwalk at Lake Petocka Project
- Resolution authorizing release of an RFP for Owner's Representative Consulting Services for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Project
- Resolution presenting FY26/27 budget proposal and setting a public hearing date for April 6, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council approved FY26/27 budget and set hearing date
The council unanimously approved the FY26/27 City of Bondurant budget and scheduled a public hearing for April 6, 2026. It also approved the $490,697.25 contract for the Chichaqua Valley Trail East Extension, the Bondurant Mixed‑Use Development Preliminary Plat, and the Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District parking‑lot site plan. All four actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved FY26/27 budget and set public hearing date (5-0)
- Awarded CVT East Trail Extension contract to Peterson Contracting Inc. for $490,697.25 (5-0)
- Approved Bondurant Mixed Use Development Preliminary Plat (5-0)
- Approved Bondurant‑Farrar Community School District Parking Lot Site Plan (5-0)
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Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or
any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City
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than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Bondurant to make reasonable arrangements to
assure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 16, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 PM on March
16, 2026, in the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Said meeting is
open, and the public is encouraged to attend.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
3. Abstentions declared
4. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5. Consent Agenda:
All items listed …
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BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
March 16, 2026
Bondurant City Council
1.
Roll Call
Present:
Council Member Tara Cox, Council Member
Angela McKenzie, Council Member Matt
Sillanpaa, Council Member Chad Driscoll,
Council Member Dennis Lyman
Absent:
Mayor Doug Elrod
City Officials
Present:
City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk
Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community
Development Director Maggie Murray, Public
Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron
Krueder, City Attorney Matt Brick, City Planner
Isaac Pezley, Assistant Fire Chief Anthony
Rauterberg, Representative Brian Lohse, City
Engineer David Fliehler, Assistant City
Engineer Anthony Harbaugh, Bondurant
Emergency Services Member Brody Miller,
Bondurant Emergency Services Member
Andrew Simoni, Bondurant Emergency
Services Member John Kerr, Bondurant
Emergency Services Member Anna Summers,
Bondurant Emergency Services Member
Payton Agans
2.
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Pro Tem Driscoll called the meeting to order at 06:02 PM and
declared a quorum.
3.
Abstentions declared
None.
4.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to approve the agenda. Vote on
Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
5.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless …
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve Consent Agenda. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Cox, to Approve R-260316-94. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Lyman, seconded by Cox, to Approve R-260316-95. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by Sillanpaa, to Approve R-260316-96. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Approve R-260316-97. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Motion by Cox, seconded by McKenzie, to Move into Closed Session at 08:15 PM. Roll Call:
4 yea
Cox yea · Sillanpaa yea · Driscoll yea · Lyman yea
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Closed Session
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Tara Cox yea · Angela McKenzie yea · Matt Sillanpaa yea · Chad Driscoll yea · Dennis Lyman yea
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 41 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments13,890 (295,413 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,216/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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80
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$18.1M
Spending$21.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load VERY-HIGH
Outstanding debt$39.2M
Debt-to-revenue2.17×
Debt-load index86 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the
research explorer.
Meeting archives
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