2007 - Current Council Communications: 

07-753

12/17/2007

First consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 74 of the City code regarding various Park and Recreation fees.

07-752

12/17/2007

Purchase of Multi-RAE Plus Wireless Monitors (Iowa CBRNE Detection Grant Program).

07-751

12/17/2007

Approving donation of “Mother’s Pearl” Sculpture for display at Principal Park

07-750

12/17/2007

Approving Proposal for the Provision of IT Strategic Planning Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Plante Moran, PLLC.

07-749

12/17/2007

Approving monthly billing rates for wheeled carts for use by residents for leaf and yard debris.

07-748

12/17/2007

Authorization to proceed with acquisition of the necessary right-of-way and easements for the East Indianola Avenue Widening Project by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain.

07-747

12/17/2007

Hearing on Police Station Emergency Generator:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Stroh Corporation.

07-746

12/17/2007

Hearing on vacation and conveyance of an easement for subsurface and air space adjoining 707 8th Street to Principal Life Insurance Company.

07-745

12/17/2007

Hearing on vacation and conveyance of an air space easement above Park Street, between 7th Street and vacated 8th Street, to Principal Life Insurance Company.

07-744

12/17/2007

Hearing on vacation and conveyance of the North/South alley right-of-way from Thornton Avenue to Rose Avenue, between SW 3rd Street and SW 4th Street, to adjoining property owners.

07-743

12/17/2007

Submitting travel request for Johnathan Lund, Eric Nevins, Gerald Pettegrew & Venkata Yarlagadda.

07-742

12/17/2007

Acceptance of real estate documents and acquisition settlement of $1,395,000 for undeveloped land located at the northwest corner of SW 42nd Street and Army Post Road from Dodge Investment Company, Inc. for the Airport Runway 13R/31L Project.

07-741

12/17/2007

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Preconstruction Agreement for Ingersoll Run Phase 2 Storm Sewer Outlet.

07-740

12/17/2007

Approval of the Renewal Request for the Designated Housing Allocation Plan.

07-739

12/17/2007

Approval for submission of an application for 59 Section 8 Housing vouchers to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

07-738

12/17/2007

Approval of Conveyance of 1700 11th Street to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

07-737

12/17/2007

Approval of Conveyance of 6702 S.W. 15th Street, City-owned Municipal Housing Agency Property, pursuant to Affordable Homeownership Program.

07-736

12/17/2007

Approval of a license agreement with Edmundson Art Foundation, Inc., D/B/A The Des Moines Art Center (DMAC) for installation and maintenance of a sculpture entitled Nomade at “Western Gateway Park.”

07-735

12/17/2007

Adoption of the goals to make Des Moines a bicycle friendly community. 

07-734

12/17/2007

Approval of the 28E Agreement with the Neighborhood Development Corporation.

07-733

12/17/2007

Approval of Economic Development Agreement with Excell Marketing, LC.

07-732

12/17/2007

Approval of Forty-Four (44) tax abatement applications for improvements to property completed in 2007.

07-731

12/17/2007

Thrivent Builds Neighborhoods Coalition Implementation Phase Memorandum of Understanding outlining the City of Des Moines’ support and commitment to the King Irving and Mondamin Presidential Neighborhood Action Plan.

07-730

12/17/2007

Hearing on an appeal from Alycia Peterson regarding the Plan and Zoning Commission’s decision to uphold the administrative denial of a plat of survey.

07-729

12/17/2007

Approving Final Plat for Carman Estates Plat 6.

07-728

12/17/2007

2007 Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative Grant Award.

07-727

12/17/2007

Award of Bid for Sport Utility Tactical Prime Mover Vehicles for Homeland Security Task Force Program.

07-726

12/17/2007

Approval of equipment and software replacement for Keyfile at the Police Department.

07-725

12/3/2007

Approving Residential Development Agreement for 1307 Clark Street with Jack DeLeon Construction, Inc.

07-724

12/3/2007

Resolution Authorizing a $175,000 GRANT REQUEST TO THE Polk County Housing Trust Fund for the City of Des Moines Minor Repair Loan Program.

07-723

12/3/2007

Resolution Authorizing a $175,000 GRANT REQUEST TO THE Polk County Housing Trust Fund for the City of Des Moines’ Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for a Lead-Based PainT CONTROL Program with Polk County Health Department.

07-722

12/3/2007

Submitting travel request for T.M. Franklin Cownie, Randy Dawson & Danielle Galien.

07-721

12/3/2007

Hearing on American Discovery Trail Wetlands Mitigation:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as C.A.C., Inc.

07-720

12/3/2007

Hearing on Court Avenue Streetscape Rehabilitation:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Baker Electric, Inc.

07-719

12/3/2007

Hearing on conveyance of the previously vacated North/South alley right-of-way between East 28th Court and East 29th Street, south of Dean Avenue, to adjoining property owners.

07-718

12/3/2007

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Change Order No. 22 to Keo Way Phase 2 Storm Sewer Outlet.

07-717

12/3/2007

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., to provide design and construction phase services for the 33rd Street Storm Sewer Separation.

07-716

12/3/2007

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., to provide design and construction phase services for the Lower Union Park Sewer Separation.

07-715

12/3/2007

Bid for Refuse Collection Vehicle.

07-714

12/3/2007

Amendment to Recyclables Processing Services Contract with  MidAmerica Recycling.

07-713

12/3/2007

Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for the Ingersoll Avenue Streetscape from 29th Street to 31st Street.

07-712

12/3/2007

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for East University Avenue / East 30th Street Traffic Signal Interconnect Improvements.

07-711

12/3/2007

Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic regulation changes: Modification of Traffic Calming Proposals – 41st Street and 42nd Street between University Avenue and Forest Avenue.

07-710

12/3/2007

Receive and File 2007 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification Score.

07-709

12/3/2007

Approval for submission of an application for 21 Section 8 Housing vouchers to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

07-708

12/3/2007

Award of Bid for Sport Utility Tactical Prime Mover Vehicles for Homeland Security Task Force Program.

07-707

12/3/2007

Award of Bid  for Support Trailers for Homeland Security Task Force Program.

07-706

11/19/2007

Approving an exception to the procurement ordinance competitive bidding requirements for good cause shown and approving a contract with United Truck and Body for fire engine repair.

07-705

11/19/2007

Resolution approving tax increment needs for FY 2008/2009.

07-704

11/19/2007

Submitting travel request for Danielle Galien.

07-703

11/19/2007

Approve 2007 Letter of Agreement for the Holiday Food Project with the Catholic Pastoral Center.

07-702

11/19/2007

The 25th Annual Equal Opportunity Status Report has been completed. This report Details the City’s progress toward achieving its affirmative action goal.

07-701

11/19/2007

Accepting Transfer of Ownership of Elm Grove Cemetery

07-700

11/19/2007

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07-699

11/19/2007

Approval of Resolution Approving Subordination Agreement with Community Business Lenders, LC, Beckley Properties, LLC and City of Des Moines

07-698

11/19/2007

Adoption of the Waterbury Neighborhood Strategic Plan.

07-697

11/19/2007

Hearing on E. 29th Street and Hubbell Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrade:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Baker Electric, Inc., Britt Baker, CEO, $107,018.

07-696

11/19/2007

Approval of Conveyance of 3633/3635 E. 42nd St., to John M. Miller

07-695

11/19/2007

Disposition Sale of 1218/1220 Highview Drive to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.

07-694

11/19/2007

Public hearing and approval of the Proposed Fourth (2008) Year Action Plan of the 2005-2009 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan.

07-693

11/19/2007

Disposition Sale of 1219/1221 Highview Drive to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.

07-692

11/19/2007

Disposition Sale of 1225/1227 Highview Drive to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.

07-691

11/19/2007

Approval of Conveyance of 1346 Mondamin Avenue, City-owned Municipal Housing Agency Property, pursuant to Affordable Homeownership Program.

07-690

11/19/2007

Authorizing the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency to submit proposed payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

07-689

11/19/2007

Authorizing Submission of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency’s Revised Utility Allowance Schedules.

07-688

11/19/2007

Hearing on ADA Phase 1 Exterior Improvements:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as T K Concrete Inc., Tony J. VerMeer, President, $25,772.

07-687

11/19/2007

Hearing on ADA Phase 1 Interior Remodeling:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Azcon Inc., Lawrence M. Wolinski, President, $317,465.

07-686

11/19/2007

Award of annual contract for Des Moines Fire Department personal protective equipment (PPE).

07-685

11/19/2007

Authorization to Proceed with Acquisition of the Necessary Right-of-way and Easements for the Scott Avenue Bridge over Leetown Creekway Replacement Project by Gift, Negotiation, or Condemnation.

07-684

11/19/2007

Hold Hearing on vacation and conveyance of portions of East Walnut Street and East 30th Court adjoining the Iowa State Fairgrounds to the State of Iowa for $5,000.

07-683

11/19/2007

Hold Hearing on conveyance of the North half of the vacated East/West alley right-of-way adjoining 2800 Kinsey Avenue to Robert and Barbara Henderson for $25.

07-682

11/19/2007

Approving Change Order No. 5 with Cramer & Associates, Inc. for additional work on the University Avenue Bridge over the Des Moines River – Arch Rehabilitation for a total not to exceed $55,456.49.

07-681

11/19/2007

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Sinclair Architects, L.C. for design and construction phase services for Fire Station No. 4 Renovation not to exceed $37,500.

07-680

11/19/2007

Approving Project Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Department of the Army for construction of Phase I of the Principal Riverwalk and approving agreement between the City and the Principal Life Insurance Company and the Des Moines River Front Development Authority for responsibility of Non-Federal Sponsor financial obligations and work related to the Principal Riverwalk.

07-679

11/19/2007

Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic regulation changes

07-678

11/19/2007

Purchasing awards for Bid V08-022 Police Ammunition Bid

07-677

11/19/2007

Comprehensive Strategy Environmental Review Record, Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Publishing Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds.

07-676

11/19/2007

Amendment #3 to the FY2005 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) Grant

07-675

11/19/2007

Amendment to the FY2005 Homeland Security Grant Programs, supporting Iowa’s Statewide Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).

07-674

11/19/2007

Approval of Ninety-six (96) tax abatement applications for improvements to property completed in 2007.

07-673

11/19/2007

Open/Close Hearing and authorizing various related actions on the Beaverdale Commercial Area Urban Renewal Plan.

07-672

11/5/2007

Hearing on application from Darlene A. Fini seeking voluntary annexation by the City of Des Moines of approximately 18 acres of land located east of the 3000 block of NE 56th Street in unincorporated Polk County (Fini Phase 2).