City Council Agenda & Packet Summary – Dallas Center City Council – May 12, 2026

Packet Summary

Meeting Information

• Meeting Title: City Council Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Date: 05-12-2026
• Meeting Type: City Council
• Meeting Source URL: https://www.dallascenter.com/city-council/agenda/city-council-meeting-agenda-14
• Video Source URL: Not available
• Meeting Listing URL: https://www.dallascenter.com/node/24/agenda

Summary

The Dallas Center City Council packet is for a May 12, 2026 meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on granting three perpetual easements to Spurgeon Manor, Inc. for one monument sign and two standing signs in or near Linden Street and north of the Spurgeon Manor facilities.

The packet includes several proposed resolutions and possible actions involving city facilities, development, public works, water plant improvements, park improvements, mosquito control, investment policy updates, and board or committee appointments. A major agenda item is the New City Hall Building Remodeling Project at 1414 Walnut Street, including approval of project scope and a resolution ordering construction and setting a future hearing and bid process.

Financially significant items in the packet include a $19,205 Fire Department quote for an extrication tool and accessories, a $5,619.57 quote from Sonntag Roofing for Sewer Treatment Building roof replacement, an $80,000 final payment estimate for Heritage Park Amphitheater Improvements, and authorization for downtown Walnut Street flower bed work at a cost not to exceed $12,000.

The consent agenda includes April financial and department reports, tobacco licenses, a special outdoor liquor license, seasonal pool staffing, Library Board and CIRHA appointments, a concession stand agreement, and invoices for payment.

Topics

• Spurgeon Manor perpetual easement public hearing
• New City Hall Building Remodeling Project at 1414 Walnut Street
• Ash Grove Gate Plat 1 preliminary plat and construction plans
• Public Works, sewer roof replacement, and Iowa DOT 28E agreement
• Water Plant Improvements and preferred update method

Key Packet Items

• Public hearing on granting three perpetual easements to Spurgeon Manor, Inc. for signage in the public right of way.
• Discussion and possible action on how to fill the mayoral vacancy following the resignation of Mayor Bret Van De Pol.
• Fire Department request to approve a $19,205 quote for an extrication tool and accessories.
• Resolution 2026-29 for Ash Grove Gate Plat 1 preliminary plat and proposed parkland dedication.
• Resolution 2026-25 for the New City Hall Remodeling Project, including ordering construction and setting a future hearing and bid process.

Decisions or Recommendations

• Proposed approval of the consent agenda, including minutes, April reports, licenses, seasonal hires, appointments, agreements, and invoices.
• Possible action on determining the method of filling the mayoral vacancy.
• Proposed approval of Resolution 2026-31 granting perpetual easements to Spurgeon Manor, Inc.
• Proposed approval of Resolution 2026-32 for a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
• Proposed approval of Resolution 2026-35 updating and revising the City’s 2026 Investment Policy.

Community Impact

The packet includes items that could affect public facilities, infrastructure, parks, streets, public safety equipment, and city operations. Residents may be especially interested in the mayoral vacancy process, the New City Hall remodeling project, water plant improvement options, Ash Grove Gate Plat 1, and the proposed Spurgeon Manor signage easements.

Several items involve public spending or service operations, including emergency response equipment, sewer treatment building roof work, Heritage Park Amphitheater improvements, mosquito control, downtown landscaping, and annual reports from city departments.

Source URLs

• Meeting source: https://www.dallascenter.com/city-council/agenda/city-council-meeting-agenda-14
• Video source: Not available
• Meeting listing: https://www.dallascenter.com/node/24/agenda
• Video channel: Not available

Keywords

Dallas Center, City Council, Spurgeon Manor, New City Hall, Ash Grove Gate Plat 1, Water Plant Improvements