Des Moines

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, in Burlington with all three supervisors present, conducted via in-person and electronic platforms. The board approved accounts payable claims totaling $297,338.45, personnel actions including a new maintenance hire and a correctional officer step increase, and canvass results from the November 4th city/school election. Department head reports indicated normal operations across county offices, with recognition given to County Engineer Scott Salisbury for 19 years of service as he retires, and public input focused on appreciation for the County Engineers Office's communication on projects and comments regarding wind turbine development.

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The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on September 29, 2025, featuring a closed session at 3:30 PM for litigation strategy discussions and a proclamation honoring Fire Prevention Week. The consent agenda included routine approvals of 55 items, including 5 new alcoholic beverage license applications (for establishments like Des Moines Marriott and Platform), 27 renewal applications for existing liquor licenses, and special event permits for Apres Bar Co.

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On September 16, 2025, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all three members present, holding the meeting both in-person and via electronic streaming. Department heads reported on routine operations, including jail population at 78 inmates, ongoing road maintenance challenges due to dry weather, and several subdivisions in development. The board unanimously approved payroll reimbursement claims of $564.25, accounts payable claims of $407,688.69, and Resolution #2025-048 approving the Final Plat for Hawkeye Ridge Subdivision, which had been reviewed and recommended by multiple county departments.

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The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, beginning with a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and followed by a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week. The consent agenda included approval of numerous alcoholic beverage licenses and permits, including four new Class C liquor licenses for establishments such as Blue Ribbon Bar, JRS Southpork Ranch, Locals Bar & Stage, and Palms DSM, along with renewals for approximately 23 existing venues and special event licenses for Capital City Pride festival events scheduled for June 6-8, 2025.

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On June 27, 2016, the Des Moines City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to draw checks for municipal expenses, including payments for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency bills, workers' compensation impairment ratings, and biweekly payroll due July 8, 2016, for the weeks of June 27 and July 4. The resolution confirmed that all invoices had been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with internal control procedures and were requisitioned for lawful municipal purposes in compliance with state and municipal code requirements. The Treasurer was also authorized to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to the revolving fund.

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The Des Moines City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to draw checks for the weeks of March 10 and March 17, 2008, including payments for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency bills, and biweekly payroll due March 14, 2008. The resolution confirmed that all invoices had been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel and requisitioned in compliance with state and municipal code requirements and approved budget appropriations. The Treasurer was also authorized to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to revolving funds.

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The Des Moines City Council authorized the Finance Director to draw checks for the weeks of January 14 and January 21, 2013, including payments for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency bills, and biweekly payroll due January 25, 2013. All invoices had been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel to verify lawful municipal purposes, proper receipt, and correct pricing in compliance with state and municipal code requirements. The resolution also authorized the Treasurer to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to revolving funds, and directed the City Clerk and Finance Director to file required financial statements.

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On October 2, 2023, the Des Moines City Council held a meeting that included proclamations for Energy Efficiency Day, National Coming Out Day, Fire Prevention Week, and Italian American Heritage Month. The council approved a consent agenda containing routine items and processed numerous liquor license applications, including new and renewal applications for establishments such as Jethros BBQ All Stars and University Market, as well as special event licenses for venues hosting events between October 5 and October 20, 2023. The document also addressed outdoor service permits and license transfers, though the transfer item appears incomplete in the provided text.

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On January 25, 2021, the Des Moines City Council held an electronic meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the public able to attend remotely. The meeting included a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and an open session to address routine consent agenda items including the approval of alcoholic beverage licenses for new and renewal applications. The council determined that in-person meetings were impracticable under the Mayor's and Governor's COVID-19 proclamations and suspension of public meeting requirements.

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On January 17, 2012, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met in regular session and approved accounts payable claims totaling $290,062.13, adopted a Sexual Harassment Policy required for federal grant applications, and approved a tax sale certificate compromise allowing Habitat for Humanity to acquire an empty lot on Division Street. The Board also approved personnel actions including a step increase for a correctional center cook and accepted the resignation of a sheriff's deputy effective February 1, 2012, and appointed Eric Murrell as Trustee for Flint River Township through December 31, 2014. Additionally, the Board addressed a public concern regarding collapsed culverts on 155th Avenue, with the County Engineer confirming the structures could be repaired through installation of an additional box culvert.

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The Des Moines City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to draw checks for the weeks of March 11 and March 18, 2013, including payments for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency bills, and biweekly payroll due March 22, 2013. The resolution followed pre-audit verification by Finance Department personnel confirming that all invoices were properly requisitioned, received, and calculated in accordance with city procedures and budget appropriations. The council also authorized the Treasurer to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to revolving funds, and directed the City Clerk and Finance Director to file required financial statements.

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Christ The King Catholic Church requested approval to display a banner across SW 9th Street promoting the annual Sweet Corn Festival from August 1-30, 2014. The Des Moines City Council approved the application, with the banner specifications including dimensions of 21' x 7.5' made of vinyl material secured with 5 grommets. The applicant agreed to indemnification requirements and maintain general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence.

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On February 23, 2004, the Des Moines City Council held a meeting where seven council members approved a consent agenda containing 52 routine items, including 20 alcoholic beverage license renewals for various retailers and restaurants throughout the city, and coin-operated machine licenses. The council also ordered construction projects including the demolition of the 8th & Mulberry Parking Garage (estimated at $650,000) and improvements to Brook Run Park and Riley Park (estimated at $260,555), with bids to be received on March 9, 2004 and hearings scheduled for March 22, 2004.

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On November 23, 2015, the Des Moines City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to draw checks for various city expenses, including payroll due November 27th, 2015, bills for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency expenses, and workers compensation impairment ratings. The resolution confirmed that all invoices had been pre-audited by the Finance Department and requisitioned in compliance with state and municipal code requirements and approved budget appropriations. The resolution further authorized the Treasurer to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to the revolving fund.

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