City Council Agenda & Packet Summary – Grimes City Council – June 23, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: City of Grimes
• Organization Type: municipality
• Government Body: city-council
• Meeting Title: Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 5:30 PM CDT City Council Meeting Agenda Posted on: June 19, 2026 2:10 PM Grimes Community Center, 410 SE Main Street, Grimes, IA 50111 City Council
• Meeting Date: 2026-06-23
• City: Grimes
• County: Polk
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://grimesia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/522/files
• Meeting Listing URL: https://grimesia.portal.civicclerk.com/
• Public Body Website: Not available
• Meeting Video URL: Not available
• Video Channel URL: Not available

What Community Members Should Know

The June 23, 2026 Grimes City Council meeting packet focuses heavily on continued community growth, infrastructure investment, public facilities, zoning decisions, and routine city operations. The agenda includes approval of major financial transactions, construction payments, development actions, public safety matters, and policy updates. The packet contains the agenda, supporting communications, resolutions, financial reports, project invoices, and related planning documents.

A significant portion of the meeting involves ongoing capital projects. The Council is scheduled to review and approve payments connected to transportation improvements, water system projects, Lions Park improvements, the Grimes Public Administration Building, and other infrastructure initiatives. The claims report totals $7,057,009.12, including payroll and city expenditures reviewed by the Finance Department.

The Council will also consider several planning and development matters, including amendments related to Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations, the Grove & Platt Site Plan Amendment, Founders Glen Plat 2, and zoning ordinance changes. These decisions affect future development patterns, property use, neighborhood design standards, and the city’s long-term growth strategy.

Residents will also see several operational items, including employee compensation updates for Fiscal Year 2027, a vegetation management policy, public safety staffing support, water treatment equipment replacement, and updates involving regional agreements such as Central Iowa Water Works and Polk County law enforcement services.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Capital Projects and Infrastructure Investment

The Council will consider numerous payments and change orders tied to major infrastructure and facility projects. These include roadway improvements, water system upgrades, trail connections, intersection improvements, and construction of the Grimes Public Administration Building.

Major professional service payments include Foth Infrastructure & Environment work on S. James Street improvements ($144,103.44), HR Green work on the SE 37th Street East Gap project ($38,436.98), and Weitz Company services for the Public Administration Building ($99,793.00). Capital project payments include substantial construction work such as Sternquist Construction’s NE Destination Drive Extension payment of $562,205.21 and Sandstone Management’s Public Administration Building payment of $308,371.97.

These actions allow ongoing projects to continue while providing formal Council approval of contractor payments and related adjustments.

Grimes Public Administration Building

The new Grimes Public Administration Building remains one of the largest facility investments represented in the packet. Multiple contractors and vendors are included in payment requests, including electrical, plumbing, construction, architectural, and other specialized work.

The Council will review payments, change orders, and related project costs. Change orders include adjustments for Brad Moeller Electric ($5,150.00), Tri-City Electric ($1,662.85), US Erectors ($932.00), DDVI ($366.52), and Absolute Concrete Construction ($1,038.38).

The project affects residents through future city operations, public service access, and municipal facility capacity.

Zoning Regulations and Planned Unit Development Changes

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first reading of Ordinance 813, an amendment to Title 12 zoning regulations regarding Planned Unit Development regulations. The packet also includes proposed future changes involving Board of Adjustment procedures, accessory dwelling units, architecture standards, rezoning consent and petitions, and fireworks regulations.

These changes are important because zoning rules guide how property can be developed, what types of projects may be approved, and how new neighborhoods and commercial areas are designed.

Development Projects and Plat Approvals

The Council will consider the Grove & Platt Site Plan Amendment and final approval actions related to Founders Glen Plat 2. The Founders Glen item includes related easements and agreements, while other agenda items accept completed public improvements in developments including Hope Timber and Founders Glen.

These actions support continued residential and commercial development by establishing infrastructure acceptance, property agreements, and future use approvals.

Public Safety and Regional Service Agreements

The Council will consider approval of a Public Safety Support Specialist position for the Fire District for FY26-FY27. The meeting also includes consideration of an amendment to the Law Enforcement Services 28E Agreement between Polk County and the City of Grimes.

These actions relate to how emergency response and law enforcement services are organized and supported.

Parks, Recreation, and Community Amenities

The packet includes approval of park-related purchases, including park furnishings for Lions Park and payments connected to Lions Park improvements. The Council will also consider an outdoor temporary use location for Grimes Sweetcorn.

These items support community events, recreational spaces, and quality-of-life improvements.

Financial Matters

The Council’s claims report totals $7,057,009.12. The amount includes $6,707,472.65 in approved expenditures plus payroll payments of $167,547.06 dated May 29, 2026, and $181,989.41 dated June 12, 2026.

Financial activity includes spending from multiple funds, including general operations, road projects, water projects, stormwater, parks, debt service, and capital improvement funds. The largest fund categories in the report include the General Fund, water-related funds, stormwater, and multiple capital project funds.

The Council will also consider an amended city fee schedule, FY2027 employee compensation adjustments and salary ranges, and purchases including a Graco LineLazer pavement marking machine and Lions Park furnishings.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

The meeting includes numerous resolutions addressing city governance and operations. These include approval of meeting minutes, claims, professional service payments, capital project payments, public improvement acceptance, agreements, permits, and personnel transactions.

The Council will also consider amendments to zoning regulations and set future public hearings regarding ordinance changes. These actions represent the city’s ongoing review of development standards, property regulations, and community rules.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

The Council will receive the May 2026 Finance Report and the Information Technology Department Annual Report. The meeting also includes a Metro Waste Authority update and staff reports.

The financial materials provide information about city activity and expenditures, while the technology report provides an annual review of city technology operations.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

The Council will consider personnel transactions and approval of FY2027 employee compensation adjustments and salary ranges. The packet includes proposed full-time employee rates, part-time employee compensation rates, and classification ranges.

The meeting also includes approval of a Public Safety Support Specialist role supporting the Fire District.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

The meeting highlights a broad range of active city projects, including:

• S. James Street and SE 11th Street improvements
• NE Destination Drive extensions
• E. Gateway Drive and E. 1st Street intersection improvements
• Water main improvements
• SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive extension
• NW 27th Street Trail Connection
• Lions Park improvements
• Grimes Public Administration Building construction

The Council’s actions primarily involve approving payments, accepting completed improvements, managing agreements, and advancing ongoing construction work.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The June 23 meeting includes public comment opportunities at the beginning of the meeting. Residents wishing to address the Council must sign up upon arrival and are generally limited to three minutes of comment.

A future public hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM regarding the James Place PUD Amendment. The Council will also set future hearings related to zoning regulations and ordinance updates.

Community Impact

Residents may be affected by this meeting through decisions involving:

• New and improved roads, trails, and utilities
• Future housing and commercial development standards
• Municipal facility improvements
• Public safety services
• Park improvements and community events
• City fees and employee compensation decisions

Taxpayers may want to understand how major capital projects are funded and how the city balances infrastructure needs with ongoing operations. Businesses and property owners may be affected by zoning changes, development approvals, and infrastructure improvements.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

1. What is the expected completion timeline for the Grimes Public Administration Building?
2. How are major capital projects prioritized when multiple infrastructure needs exist?
3. What long-term costs will result from the approved projects and agreements?
4. How will proposed zoning changes affect future residential and commercial development?
5. What community feedback has been received regarding Planned Unit Development regulations?
6. How will the Public Safety Support Specialist position improve emergency services?
7. What maintenance savings or operational benefits are expected from new equipment purchases?
8. How will updated employee compensation ranges affect the FY2027 budget?
9. What milestones remain for the major roadway and water projects?
10. How will residents be notified about upcoming zoning and development hearings?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• June 23, 2026: City Council meeting at 5:30 PM at Grimes Community Center, 410 SE Main Street.
• July 28, 2026: Scheduled public hearing at 5:30 PM regarding the James Place PUD Amendment.
• FY2027: Employee compensation adjustments and salary ranges take effect as approved.
• Future dates: Additional public hearings will be scheduled for zoning and ordinance amendments.

Key Takeaways

• The City Council packet includes more than $7 million in claims and payroll approvals.
• Major construction projects continue across Grimes, including roads, water systems, parks, and city facilities.
• The Grimes Public Administration Building remains a major investment with multiple contractor payments.
• The Council will review significant zoning and development regulation changes.
• Founders Glen and other development projects are moving through approval and completion stages.
• Public safety staffing and regional service agreements are on the agenda.
• Lions Park improvements and community amenities continue to receive investment.
• FY2027 employee compensation and salary ranges are scheduled for approval.
• Residents will have opportunities to comment on current and future public hearings.
• Infrastructure growth remains a central theme of the meeting.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://grimesia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/522/files
• Meeting listing: https://grimesia.portal.civicclerk.com/
• Public body website: Not available
• Meeting video: Not available
• Video channel: Not available

About the Public Body

• Name: City of Grimes
• Organization type: municipality
• Government body: city-council
• Location: Grimes, iowa
• County: Polk
• Provider: civicclerk

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