Polk County, IA

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Board of Supervisors

Conservation Board

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board Staff

Board of Supervisors

PSAP Advisory Committee

Metro Interoperability Committee

Board of Supervisors

911 Service Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Metro Interoperability Committee

PSAP Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

911 Service Board

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old business including the ICS-205 for the USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show, the Metro Repeater Project, and expanding encryption at the subregional level. They will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa, and ISICS, and discuss upcoming training opportunities.

• ICS-205 for USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show
• Metro Repeater Project update
• Expanding encryption at the subregional level
• CAD Improvement Project updates from subcommittees
• Training: ICS 300 (Sept 23-25), ICS 400 (Nov 4-5), APCO/NENA Conference (Oct 26-27)

PSAP Advisory Committee

The PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and July minutes, receive updates from Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, and discuss new business including a national conference award. The committee will also review the FY 27-28 budget, including a joint projects request, and hear reports on Google dashboard, JD Edwards revenue, expenses, and cash balance. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

• FY 27-28 budget review with joint projects request (Attachment #1)
• July Google Dashboard Report (Attachment #2)
• July JD Edwards Revenue Report (Attachment #3)
• July JD Edwards Expense Report (Attachment #4)
• July JD Edwards Cash Balance Report (Attachment #5)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to approve the transfer of three vacant county-owned parcels via quitclaim deeds. The agenda includes resolutions to approve IDOT grants for equipment, a 120-day contract extension with Oak View Group, and various position modifications. The board will also review tax abatement requests and annexation petitions from neighboring cities.

• Quitclaim deed to City of Des Moines for vacant parcel at Lot 66 Vandalia Acres, east side of SE 36th Street
• Quitclaim deed to City of Des Moines for vacant parcel on west side of SE 37th Street, 44.3' south of Wabash RR-Row
• Quitclaim deed to NFC Properties, LLC for vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street, Des Moines
• 120-day extension with Global Spectrum L.P. d/b/a Oak View Group
• Amendment to FY26-27 IDOT 5-Year Road Construction Program

Board Staff

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The sole agenda item is a presentation on Health Department realignment by Juliann Van Liew, Director of the Polk County Health Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this appears to be a discussion item.

• Health Department realignment presentation by Director Juliann Van Liew

Board of Health Advisory Committee

General

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee is meeting to accept July minutes, receive a director's update, and review a vicious animal case. Public comments will be heard. The meeting is largely routine, with the animal case review being the only substantive item.

• Review of vicious animal case
• Acceptance of July meeting minutes
• Director's update

The Board of Health Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes and received updates on the measles response, cancer coalition, and other department activities. No formal votes were taken on policy matters; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Noted agreement with Des Moines University signed by Board of Supervisors (no funding exchange)
• Reported $25,000 grant for 'Ribbons of Hope' bra program

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a revised outdoor warning siren activation policy, an operations plan for the Alert Iowa mass notification system, and updates to the countywide hazard mitigation plan. The commission will also discuss the impact of a new state property tax reform law on its budget and receive program reports from staff.

• Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy: staff recommends approval without adding 'considerable' and 'destructive' severe thunderstorm warning tags; policy would be titled 'Dallas-Polk Regional Outdoor Warning Siren Policy'
• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan for Dallas and Polk County
• Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights
• SF 2472 property tax reform caps emergency management commission budget revenue growth at 3% for local property tax portion
• FY2026 tentative closeout: ending fund balance $442,516; $39,000 federal EMPG grant not received

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission unanimously approved updated outdoor warning siren testing criteria and moved the monthly test to the first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to align with NOAA/NWS testing. The commission also adopted the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and amendments to the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan for six jurisdictions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved siren testing criteria and date change to first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights (unanimous)
• Approved duty officer flex schedule proposal (unanimous)

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will meet to consider the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and updated 2027 GIS grant standards. The agenda also includes routine reports on surcharge distributions, PSAP payments, and financial statements, along with updates from various committees and training opportunities.

• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (Attachment #1)
• Updated 2027 GIS Grant Standards (Attachment #2)
• Quarter #4 Surcharge Distribution (Attachment #3)
• Quarter #4 Wireless Surcharge Redistribution (Attachment #4)
• Quarter #4 Iowa HSEM PSAP Payments (Attachment #5)

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board unanimously approved the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan, a coordinated effort with Dallas County to align Smart911 and Alert Iowa policies, as a first step toward automatic cross-county alerting. The board also approved the agenda and the May 20, 2026 minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and reports.

• Approved Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as distributed
• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

Conservation Board

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project and the disposal of county interest in property at Prairie Meadows. The board will also consider numerous resolutions, including alcohol license updates, real estate disposals, plat approvals, contracts, and funding agreements.

• Public hearing and resolution for Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project plans and cost
• Public hearing and resolution to dispose of county interest in Prairie Meadows property
• Alcohol license ownership updates for Boline Manfredi Post 9662 and Casey's locations
• Resolutions to publish notices for disposal of three vacant parcels to City of Des Moines and NFC Properties
• Contract award for Eckstat Wetland Project to Klink Dozing LLC

The board unanimously approved plans, specifications, and estimated costs for the Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project after a public hearing with no comments. It also approved disposal of county interest in property at Prairie Meadows, numerous resolutions including contracts, plats, and funding agreements, and a large list of personnel actions. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Sleepy Hollow Stream Restoration Project plans and contract (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of county interest in Prairie Meadows property (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license ownership updates for Boline Manfredi Post 9662 and Casey's locations (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for The Estates at Woodland Hills Plat 1 and Webb Family Estates Plat 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded Eckstat Wetland Project contract to Klink Dozing LLC (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreements with Urban Dreams and Oakridge Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved retirement agreements with Vincent Gowdy and Scott Ourth (unanimous)
• Approved 30 personnel actions including new hires and promotions (unanimous)

Board Staff

The Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation on the Central Iowa Emergency Rental Assistance Study (CIERAS) from Nalo Johnson, PhD, President & CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation. This is a discussion item only; no decision is scheduled.

• Presentation of Central Iowa Emergency Rental Assistance Study (CIERAS) by Nalo Johnson, PhD

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission's Executive Committee will meet to consider several action items, including a revised outdoor warning siren activation policy, the Alert Iowa operations plan, and hazard mitigation plan amendments. The committee will also review the Authority Workgroup's recommendations and discuss a new state law capping emergency management budget growth at 3%.

• Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy: recommend approval of new testing criteria and move monthly test to first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to align with NOAA/NWS; no change to add 'considerable' or 'destructive' severe thunderstorm tags
• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan: approve joint Dallas/Polk County plan for statewide emergency messaging system
• Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan: approve amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights
• SF 2472: property tax reform caps emergency management commission budget revenue growth at 3% for local property tax portion; clarifying questions submitted to state
• FY2026 tentative closeout: beginning fund balance $471,794, revenue $1,122,505, expenses $1,151,783, ending fund balance $442,516; $39,000 federal EMPG grant not received as expected

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee unanimously recommended approval of three items to the full Commission: a revised Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy (aligning monthly testing with NOAA/NWS on the first Wednesday, without adding 'considerable'/'destructive' hail tags), the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan for Dallas and Polk Counties, and Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for six jurisdictions. The committee also approved a duty officer flex time proposal and discussed inviting 'superstakeholders' to discuss Authority Workgroup recommendations.

• Recommended approval of revised Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights (unanimous)
• Approved duty officer flex time proposal (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Asked Director to invite 'superstakeholders' to discuss Authority Workgroup recommendations
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board Staff

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider multiple public hearings and resolutions, including the disposal of county interest in eight vacant parcels via quit claim deeds, a funding request for road reconstruction in Ankeny, and law enforcement agreements with Jasper County and Bondurant-Farrar school district. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss confidential records and litigation strategy.

• Public hearings on quit claim deeds for 8 vacant parcels in Des Moines and Polk City
• Resolution supporting STBG funding request for NE 94th Ave reconstruction in Ankeny
• Resolution approving 28E agreement with Bondurant-Farrar Community School District for a School Resource Officer
• Resolution approving Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy grant for residential substance abuse treatment
• Resolution abating taxes for Crossroads Community Church in Granger

The Polk County Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved plans, specifications, contracts, and estimated costs for the North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project and the 2026 Bioreactor Project. The board also approved multiple quit claim deeds for vacant parcels, alcohol license renewals, and various resolutions including tax abatements, grants, and agreements. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project plans and costs (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Bioreactor Project plans and costs (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed to 20 E 18th Des Moines LLC for 249 E 19th St, Des Moines (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed to Roeco LLC for parcel behind 115 N 2nd St, Polk City (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed to Grays Lake LLC for 1524 Clark St, Des Moines (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deeds to Darrell R Walker Trust and Polk City Rentals LLC for parcels in Polk City (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deeds to Jon and Mackenzie Swanson for two parcels in Des Moines (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license renewals for Outer Limits and Norwood Inn, and ownership update for Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (unanimous)

General

The county is seeking public comment on the proposed 2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The meeting will provide an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and process.

• Discussion of CDBG funding for neighborhood infrastructure, accessibility, recreational amenities, and facade rehabilitation
• Review of HUD approved funding: $803,000 for 2025, $846,324 for 2026, and $863,032
• Note that Polk County now qualifies for up to $987,000 annually

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old‑business items including the Metro Repeater Project and expanding encryption at the subregional level. New business will address the ICS‑205 item. The meeting will also receive program updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa, and ISICS, and will announce upcoming training opportunities.

• Metro Repeater Project (old business)
• Expanding Encryption at the Subregional Level (old business)
• CAD Improvement Project update (program/project update)
• G2300: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions training – July 29‑31, Dallas County EOC
• HSEM PSAP Leadership Training – November 18, 2026, JFHQ

The committee approved the ICS-205 communications plan for the Iowa State Fair with updates to the parade route talkaround. Members also discussed CAD Hub testing pauses and a transition to the CivicPlus platform for meeting documents.

• Approved Iowa State Fair ICS-205 communications plan
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Paused CAD Hub testing until September
• Transitioned meeting agenda and minutes platform to CivicPlus

PSAP Advisory Committee

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board PSAP Advisory Committee will meet to discuss communications center updates and administration reports. The committee will review end-of-year revenue, expense, and cash balance reports. The meeting also includes updates on Alert Iowa and upcoming emergency operations training.

• Review of June/EOY Google Dashboard Report
• Review of June/EOY JD Edwards Revenue, Expense, and Cash Balance Reports
• Legislative and Alert Iowa updates
• Training opportunities including G2300, HSEM PSAP Leadership, ICS 300, and ICS 400

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting. Members received updates on dispatch center technology, staffing, and legislative efforts regarding property tax caps and the Enhancing First Response Act.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Board of Health Advisory Committee

General

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Emergency Management Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will canvass the votes cast in the Mitchellville City Council At-Large Special Election and the Runnells Mayor and City Council At-Large Special Election, both to fill vacancies. This is the only substantive item on the agenda beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Canvass of Mitchellville City Council At-Large Special Election to fill a vacancy
• Canvass of Runnells Mayor and City Council At-Large Special Election to fill a vacancy

The Board of Supervisors met as a Canvassing Board to certify the July 7, 2026, special election results. The board declared winners for council vacancies in Mitchellville and the mayor and council vacancies in Runnells.

• Declared Jerry Kyle elected to Mitchellville Council Member At-Large (4-year term)
• Declared Cody Benton elected to Mitchellville Council Member At-Large (2-year term)
• Declared Josh Davis elected as Mayor of Runnells
• Declared Jacob Dingman elected to Runnells Council Member At-Large (4-year term) via lot after a tie
• Declared Jay McCrea elected to Runnells Council Member At-Large (2-year term)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to grant a temporary construction easement to Jerry's Homes Inc. on the High Trestle Trail near Weigel Dr. in Ankeny. It will also renew two Class "E" retail alcohol licenses for Liquor Land and Casey's #3075. The meeting includes numerous resolutions authorizing notices of public hearings, land disposals, subdivision approvals, agreements, tax abatements, and funding actions.

• Resolution granting temporary construction easement to Jerry's Homes Inc. on High Trestle Trail near Weigel Dr., Ankeny
• Renewal of Class "E" retail alcohol license for Liquor Land at 4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
• Resolution approving economic development funding to the Greater Des Moines Partnership
• Resolution approving change order to Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project (NE 36th St to NE 47th St)
• Resolution authorizing notice of public hearing on July 28 for North Polk Outdoor Education Improvements Project

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several resolutions, including funding for Starts Right Here and a health department MOU with Des Moines University. The Board also authorized public hearings for multiple real estate disposals and infrastructure projects. Personnel actions for 14 positions were approved.

• Approved funding and earmarks for Starts Right Here
• Approved Academic Health Department MOU between Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University
• Approved unlimited access ridership agreement for employees with Des Moines Regional Transit Authority
• Approved 14 personnel appointments and salary adjustments
• Approved Class 'E' Retail Alcohol License renewals for Liquor Land and Casey's #3075
• Approved temporary construction easement for Jerry's Homes Inc. on High Trestle Trail
• Authorized public hearings for 7 real estate disposals and 2 infrastructure projects
• Approved animal control service agreements with the cities of Clive and Pleasant Hill

911 Service Board

The Executive Committee will consider the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan. They will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project and 911 communications council. Finance reports include Q4 surcharge distributions and end-of-year FY 25-26 distributions.

• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (Attachment #1)
• Quarter #4 Surcharge Distribution report (Attachment #2)
• Quarter #4 Wireless Surcharge Redistribution (Attachment #3)
• End of Year FY 25-26 Distributions (Attachment #4)
• CAD Improvement Project updates from the Authority Working Group

The Board approved a recommendation for the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan to be sent to the Emergency Management Commission. The committee also reviewed updates regarding data center moves, legislative strategy, and CAD improvement testing.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Endorsed recommendation of Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan to the Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board Staff

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet for a staff discussion. The agenda consists of a single update from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

• Update from Tiffany Tauscheck (President & C.E.O.) and Stacie LoVan (Senior Vice President of Economic Development) of the Greater Des Moines Partnership

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on vacating a woodland protection easement and selling a county-owned parcel. Key decisions include adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, approving a $3,451,158 contract for Norwoodville sanitary sewer improvements, and amending the jail health services agreement with NaphCare LLC. Numerous resolutions cover grants, data-sharing agreements, alcohol licenses, and routine administrative actions.

• Public hearing to vacate a platted woodland protection easement at 7754 NW 37th Street, Ankeny
• Resolution approving quit claim deed to Marshall Property Management LLC for vacant parcel at 1895 E. Watrous Avenue, Des Moines
• Resolution accepting $3,451,158 bid from Graff Excavating, Inc. for 2026 Norwoodville Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution appropriating Fiscal Year 26/27 budget
• Resolution approving Amendment 2 to agreement with NaphCare LLC for comprehensive inmate health and mental health services at the Polk County Jail

The Board approved the FY 26/27 budget, annual salaries, and numerous administrative resolutions. Decisions included approving a $3.45M sewer improvement contract and several alcohol license renewals and new applications.

• Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved various certified bills (5-0)
• Vacated woodland protection easement at 7754 NW 37th Street, Ankeny
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for 1895 E. Watrous Avenue, Des Moines
• Approved multiple alcohol licenses and permits (5-0)
• Approved fiscal sponsorship for North Polk School Wetland and Outdoor Classroom
• Approved fiscal sponsorship for Eckstat Wetland Project
• Accepted $3,451,158.00 bid from Graff Excavating, Inc. for Norwoodville Sanitary Sewer Improvements

PSAP Advisory Committee

The PSAP Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates from the Des Moines Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Westcom Emergency Communications. The body will review May financial reports and discuss legislative updates and Alert Iowa.

• May Google Dashboard Report
• May JD Edwards Revenue Report
• May JD Edwards Expense Report
• May JD Edwards Cash Balance Report
• Legislative and Alert Iowa updates

The committee reviewed communications center updates including staff training and IT migrations. Discussions included the upcoming Emergency Fire Dispatch go-live and legislative updates regarding NG911 transition costs.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will approve the agenda and review minutes from the May 28 meeting. It will discuss three old‑business items: the Metro Repeater Project, the Outdoor Warning Siren Policy, and expanding encryption at the subregional level. New business includes planning for incident command system forms (ICS‑205s) for the Iowa State Fair, USA Triathlon, and the 2027 Air Show. The meeting will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa, and ISICS.

• Metro Repeater Project
• Outdoor Warning Siren Policy
• Expanding Encryption at the Subregional Level
• ICS‑205 forms for Iowa State Fair, USA Triathlon, 2027 Air Show
• CAD Improvement Project (Authority Working Group updates)

The committee declined a request to add specific tags to severe thunderstorm warnings for outdoor sirens. Members also prepared to present a subregional encryption expansion proposal to the ISICS Operations Committee.

• Declined request for thunderstorm warning tags on outdoor sirens
• Nominated Dave Lockard to present encryption expansion proposal to ISICS
• Approved previous meeting minutes from May 28, 2026