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👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Regular City Council Meeting Amended
- Barron
- Boesen
- Gatto
- Mandelbaum
- Simonson
- Voss
- Westergaard
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 08:00 AM
Budget Work Session
Council reviews FYE28 city manager budget recommendations
The Des Moines City Council is holding a work session to review the City Manager's budget recommendations for fiscal year ending 2028 (FYE28). The agenda also lists upcoming topics including skywalk signage, a Neighborhood Finance Corporation update, and an Invest DSM bus tour, but no decisions are scheduled.
- FYE28 City Manager Budget Recommendations
- Skywalk Signage (upcoming topic)
- Neighborhood Finance Corporation Update (upcoming topic)
- Invest DSM Bus Tour (upcoming topic)
budgetcity-councileconomic-developmentfinanceskywalk
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MEETING NOTICE
Governmental Body: Mayor & City Council
Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Start Time:
8:00 AM
Place:
Council Chambers, 1st Floor
1200 Locust Street
AGENDA
FYE28 City Manager Budget Recommendations
UPCOMING TOPICS
Skywalk Signage
Neighborhood Finance Corporation Update
Invest DSM Bus Tour
Laura Baumgartner
City Clerk
cc: Mayor & City Council
Bulletin Board
Issue Date: August 21, 2026
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
Governmental Body: Mayor & City Council
Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Start Time:
8:00 AM
Place:
Council Chambers, 1st Floor
1200 Locust Street
AGENDA
FYE28 City Manager Budget Recommendations
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
Attendees: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum
and Gatto.
The agenda topic was presented and discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular City Council Meeting Amended
Council to consider rezoning and TIF district for 22-unit Hickman Road housing project
The Des Moines City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two rezoning requests, including a Habitat for Humanity project at 6100 Hickman Road to build about 22 row homes, which also involves creating an urban renewal area and TIF district. The council will also consider a request to rezone 4027 SW 56th Street for a single-family home. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as liquor licenses, contracts, and bond issuance hearings.
- Rezoning 6100 Hickman Road to allow 22 dwelling units and creation of TIF district
- Rezoning 4027 SW 56th Street from EX to N2b for one-household dwelling
- Hearings on up to $42M GO bonds and $18M urban renewal bonds
- Contract with T-Mobile for citywide cellular services, estimated $350,000 annually
- Acceptance of $191,757 JAG grant for law enforcement equipment
zoninghousingtifbondspublic-safetycontractsliquor-licenses
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8/20/2026
DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, City Council Chambers
1200 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED
3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 47:
* Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote
without separate discussion unless pursuant to Council rules, Council
requests an item be removed to be considered separately.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
4.
Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following:
NEW APPLICATIONS
(A)
CAMPBELLS CONCESSIONS
3000 E GRAND AVE
Special Class C
(B)
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
101 E LOCUST ST
Class C Liquor
(C)
LA PLAYA BAR
4424 SE 14TH ST
Class C Liquor
(D)
SOUTHSIDE C STORE
1000 ARMY POST RD
Class B Retail
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
(E)
A DONG RESTAURANT
1511 HIGH ST
Special Class C
(F)
AMERICAN OUTLAWS
214 3RD ST
Class C Liquor
(G)
BOMB BAR
209 4TH ST
Class C Liquor
(H)
CHEAP SEATS
2301 HUBBELL AVE
Class C Liquor
(I)
CONFLUENCE BREWING
COMPANY
1235 THOMAS BECK RD A
Class C Liquor
(J)
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE
#13488
3220 MLK JR PKWY
Class B Retail
(K)
DZO
2611 INGERSOLL AVE
Class C Liquor
(L)
EAST SIDE EDDIES
3517 E 26TH ST
Class C Liquor
(M)
EL PAISANO MEXICAN FOOD
901 E EUCLID AVE
Class C Liquor
(N)
EL VALLE TIENDA MEXICANA
101 ARMY POST RD
Class B Retail
(O)
GAMEDAY LANES
3800 MER …
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8/26/2026
*** DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT ***
The City Council took the following action on items listed in the attached
meeting agenda summary. Copies of ordinances, resolutions and other
Council action may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office (515) 283-4209.
The six-digit number beginning with '26-' preceding each item on the
agenda is a roll call number assigned by the City Clerk. Please refer to this
number when requesting information or copies.
SUMMARY OF DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, City Council Chambers
1200 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
1. 26-0945 ROLL CALL
Present: Boesen, Simonson, Voss, Barron, Westergaard, Mandelbaum and Gatto.
2. 26-0946 APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:
Amended 3:00 PM Monday, see attachment.
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 7-0.
3. 26-0947 APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 47:
Moved by Gatto to adopt the balance of the Consent Agenda. Second by
Barron. Motion Carried 7-0.
* Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote
without separate discussion unless pursuant to Council rules, Council
requests an item be removed to be considered separately.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
4.
26-0948 Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following:
2
8/26/2026
NEW APPLICATIONS
(A)
CAMPBELLS CONCESSIONS
3000 E GRAND AVE …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 04:55 PM
Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board Meeting
Board to approve HUD certification and remove property from disposition list
The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider two action items: approving the submission of its 2026 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification to HUD, and approving the removal of the property at 1248 McCormick from its approved Disposition Application. The board will also take roll call, approve the agenda, and adjourn.
- Approve 2026 SEMAP certification submittal to HUD
- Approve removal of 1248 McCormick from Disposition Application
- Roll call and agenda approval
- Motion to adjourn
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8/20/2026
City of Des Moines
Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board Meeting Agenda
City Hall, City Council Chambers
1200 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Monday, August 24, 2026
4:55 PM
ROLL CALL
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:
3. Approving submittal of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency's (DMMHA)
2026 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
4. Approving removal of the property at 1248 McCormick from the approved
Disposition Application
5. MOTION TO ADJOURN
The City of Des Moines is pleased to provide accommodations to disabled individuals or groups and
encourages participation in City government. To better serve you, please notify us at least three
business days in advance when possible at 515-283-4209, should special accommodations be
required. Assistive Listening Devices are available for meetings in the City Council Chambers.
View City Council agendas online at DSM.city
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $23.2M | PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation · IGF::OT::IGF ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| $16.7M | IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE Department of Health and Human Services · THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO EXECUTE PROVISION SECTION 6052 OF |
| $14.0M | IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE Department of Health and Human Services · HOSPITAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR (HQIC) |
| $5.9M | SHEKAR ENGINEERING, P.L.C Department of Defense · REPAIR NC3, 2F, WG CP/CAT, B500 |
| $3.8M | SHEKAR ENGINEERING, P.L.C Department of Agriculture · BUILDING 156 HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT |
| $2.8M | SHEKAR ENGINEERING, P.L.C General Services Administration · LOCATION: SIOUX CITY UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. 320 SIXTH STREET. SIOUX |
| $2.5M | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDS Department of Health and Human Services · IOWA ANIMAL FOOD INSPECTION CONTRACT |
| $2.2M | QUICK ENTERPRISE, LLC Department of Defense · MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION |
| $2.1M | SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTORS INC Department of Defense · CONSTRUCT THREE (3) RISER PIPE GRADE CONTROL STRUCTURES AND BANK STABI |
| $2.1M | EXECUTIVE OFFICE, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · FEPA CONTRACT AWARD (BASE YEAR PLUS 2 ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE T |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.