City of Johnston Packet Summary — August 17, 2026
Key Items on the Agenda
The City Council meeting agenda includes consideration of agenda approval, public comment, consent agenda items, reports, non-consent action items, staff comments, and council comments. The meeting is identified as Johnston City Council Meeting No. 26-16.
Development and Infrastructure Projects
The agenda includes several infrastructure-related items, including construction, engineering, and project payment requests:
- The council is scheduled to consider approval of Resolution No. 26-150 for construction plans for NW 110th Court. The packet states that 141 Business Park LLC wishes to construct public improvements for NW 110th Court, and staff reports that Foth Infrastructure and Environment and City staff reviewed the plans for compliance with Statewide Urban Standards and Specifications and City standards.
- The packet includes information that the City would assume maintenance of the NW 110th Court improvements after acceptance and expiration of the four-year maintenance bond.
- The council is scheduled to consider multiple pay requests for completed work, including:
- $3,533.45 and $12,461.23 to InRoads LLC for work on the 78th Ave Trail.
- $18,720.35 to InRoads LLC for NW 100th Street & NW 78th Avenue Improvements.
- $61,706.12 to MPS Engineers for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Program — Phase 3.
- $464,059.46 to All Star Concrete, LLC for NW 62nd Avenue Improvements.
Major Financial Items
General Obligation Bonds
The agenda includes consideration of actions related to $13,920,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A. The listed items include:
- Resolution No. 26-145 appointing UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, along with related agreement approvals.
- Resolution No. 26-146 authorizing issuance of the $13,920,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and amending the levy of taxes to pay the bonds.
- Approval of a Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Other Purchases and Payments
The consent agenda includes several proposed financial actions:
- Purchase of a 30k Two-Post Shop Hoist from Mohawk Lifts for $55,212.63.
- Purchase of an aerial lift/service body upfit for Truck #102 from Truck Equipment Inc. for $115,286.00.
- Purchase of a medication vending dispenser from Bound Tree Medical for $16,510.81.
- Consideration of claims totaling $1,479,216.35.
Economic Development and Public Hearing Items
June Rose Partners LLC Forgivable Loan Proposal
The agenda includes consideration of Resolution No. 26-144, which would set a public hearing date on the proposal to enter into a Forgivable Loan Agreement with June Rose Partners LLC.
The packet describes a proposed development involving construction of a 7,200 square foot medical office building and related site improvements in the NW 100th Street Economic Development Urban Renewal Area. The proposed agreement would include a $200,000 forgivable loan from the City, to be provided by the later of August 1, 2027, or 60 days after receipt of a certificate of occupancy for the minimum improvements, with forgiveness occurring over a five-year period under the agreement terms.
The public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Planning, Zoning, and Development Review
141 Business Park
The council is scheduled to consider Resolution No. 26-147 approving the site plan for 141 Business Park. The packet notes that the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the request on August 10, 2026, and recommended approval subject to conditions.
The proposed conditions include compliance with City requirements, obtaining required permits before ground disturbance, limitations related to building permits before final plat approval, and approval related to landscape buffer requirements.
Zoning Map Amendment
The agenda includes consideration of Resolution No. 26-148 initiating an official zoning map amendment for 1.92 acres from E-1 Office Employment District to E-2 General Employment District.
The packet states that K Johnson Construction submitted the rezoning petition and that the purpose of the rezoning is to support potential commercial development. The resolution would refer the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation.
Public Works and Emergency Services
Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization Project
The agenda includes multiple items related to the 2026 Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization project.
The packet states that bids were received from Central Seeding LLC and H. Johnson Services LLC, and both were identified as non-responsive bidders. The engineer’s opinion of probable cost for the project was $439,649.50.
The agenda includes consideration of rejecting bids and setting a new public hearing date for September 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. regarding the project.
Ambulance Fees and Fire Department Items
The council is scheduled to consider Resolution No. 26-149 setting ambulance fees for FY27.
The agenda also includes consideration of:
- Approval of the Fire Board recommendation to join an anti-trust class action lawsuit against REV Group.
- Out-of-state travel approval for FPS Shawn Benberg to attend the National Fire Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. The packet lists travel dates of August 22–28, with class dates from August 23–27 and estimated costs of $373.39 for airline tickets and $314.23 for meals, totaling $687.62.
Policy and Governance Items
The non-consent agenda includes proposed ordinance updates:
- Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1163, amending Chapter 69.13 of the City Code to modify parking along NW 62nd Avenue during school dropoff and pickup hours.
- Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1164, amending Chapter 63.04 of the City Code to revise speed regulations on NW 100th and NW 107th Streets.
The consent agenda also includes consideration of authorizing the City Clerk to execute an agreement with CivicPlus for Agenda and Meeting Management Select Pro and DocAccess.
Reports and Updates
The agenda includes receipt and review of monthly reports, including:
- Building Department July 2026 Monthly Reports.
- Water/Wastewater Monthly Operations Reports for July 2026.
- Street Department Monthly Operations Report.
- July 2026 Bank Reconciliation.
- July 2026 Treasurer’s Investment Report.
- July 2026 Year-to-Date Treasurer’s Report.
- July 2026 Revenue and Expense Summary and written summary of current budget standing.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Key items scheduled for council consideration include the $13.92 million General Obligation Bonds, multiple infrastructure payment requests, development proposals involving 141 Business Park and June Rose Partners LLC, and next steps for the Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization project.
The meeting also includes proposed ordinance changes affecting traffic regulations and parking, along with updates from city departments and staff.
