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Bond and financing proceedings
- Resolution 6: Instituting proceedings for issuance of not-to-exceed $237,830,000 general obligation capital loan notes, series 2025A (airport/exempt facility). Outcome: approved by roll call.
- Resolution 7: Instituting proceedings for issuance of not-to-exceed $10,000,000 general obligation bonds or capital loan notes (ECP 1). Outcome: approved by roll call.
- Resolution 8: Instituting proceedings for issuance of not-to-exceed $1,950,000 general obligation bonds or capital loan notes (ECP 2). Outcome: approved by roll call.
- Resolution 9: Instituting proceedings for issuance of not-to-exceed $1,950,000 general obligation bonds or capital loan notes (ECP 3). Outcome: approved by roll call.
- Resolution 10: Authorizing issuance of $13,280,000 general obligation bonds or capital loan notes, series 2025, and levying a tax for payment. Outcome: approved by roll call.

Permits and licenses
- Items 12–14: Renewal applications for class C retail alcohol licenses (Jester Park Golf Course; Terrace Hills Golf Course; Societa' Vittoria Italiana). Outcome: all approved by roll call.

Plats, easements and public works
- Resolution 15: Approving final plat for the Oaks at White Oaks. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 16–17: Authorize publication of hearing notice on March 25 for Little 4 Mile Creek Stream Restoration Project and 4 Mile Creek Tributary Stream Restoration Project. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 18–19: Approve right-of-entry and temporary construction easement agreements and maintenance agreements with Central Iowa Hospital Corporation and Woodland Reserve Townhome Association for 4 Mile Creek Tributary Stream Restoration Project. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 20: Amendment to agreement for services with Houston Engineering for the Harding Wetland Project. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 21: Approving right-of-entry and temporary construction easement agreement with Ronald and Vicky Carlson. Outcome: approved.

Events and community agreements
- Resolution 22: Authorizing downtown events group use of Wagner parking lot and 120 Second Avenue for vendor staging at the Farmers Market. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 23–24: Agreements with Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services (well-elderly counseling) and Des Moines University (non-clinical educational experiences). Outcome: approved.

Housing, grants and community programs
- Resolution 25: Release of mortgage for 1418 Twelfth Street. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 26: Agreement with the International Rescue Committee for emergency funding to reimburse resettlement services. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 27–28: Leeds Online LLC subscription services (investigatory database) and amendment to law enforcement services with Saylor Community School District for a school resource officer. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 29–31: Investment advisory services agreement; fiscal-year 2025–26 general increases for non‑bargaining-unit employees; position modification within the Board office (31 discussed separately). Outcome: approved (see separate article for item 31 discussion).

Community development and abatements
- Resolutions 32–34: Abating property taxes for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Kingdom Living Iowa, and Emmanuel Chin Baptist Church. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 35: Community development grant for Capitol Park Neighborhood Association. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 36: Community development grant for Healthy Birthday. Outcome: approved.
- Resolutions 37–38a–38c: Community betterment and sponsorship awards, ERA2 funding to CISS (38a — approved, see separate article), and settlement agreement between Polk County and John Norris (38c — approved). Outcome: all approved.

Other communications and referrals
- Items 39–42: Certificates, notifications and notices from Hope County Agricultural Extension Council, City of Des Moines, City of Ankeny and City of Altoona; all referred to relevant departments or received and filed.

How votes were recorded
All the above items were taken in the meeting and recorded by roll call in the transcript. Where discussion was substantive and recorded (for example, Resolution 31 and Resolution 38a), those items are summarized in separate articles that include the discussion and follow-up directions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Polk County Board of Supervisors Meeting (03/11/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Supervisors approved a series of bond proceedings, capital project hearings, licenses, plats, agreements and community grants in a single meeting. This roundup lists each item and its outcome as recorded in roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Polk County, Iowa","taxId",2975,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110751,"Polk County Board of Health moves amendments to Air Pollution Rules to second public hearing",113,237265,350575,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e&start=237&end=350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e/thumbnail_237265.jpg","/articles/6110751/Polk-County/Iowa/Polk-County-Board-of-Health-moves-amendments-to-Air-Pollution-Rules-to-second-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110751-cf296f7f491d189daa81041f1bfd443d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160564&Signature=GUx2oP4cdta3m6eqifcq7iNf5RqsPE45f1mjHaeoW69k84iAgFaPaBPbkH7ovI~2b6rK9cjG6ZkHosfI3MdkivB~wH9ywA-yMgf01tL9R-oJrT9oo1T41MHp5LE8KlFUMM0HzWTDNyY9sKL6jF6tmdB5VLv8ZjSmTatTR0-w5fkyIsOh1ECn60wQWhlIkrcCdNCfvwWtTIsH-xCEnbrvTv5j3BhqO~LyW4RaNkOSKuPc5-u3YDFxcRlXTLZAj~JFeUu4CeIDDRVE9~tjQRA1KcsUm5shxoEKQnt5yEtBXGmojWUVCqn4Y6Q9ZeqqhOqhE20HLuK2lsfvYg5TEdEEUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Polk County Board of Health opened and closed a public hearing on proposed amendments to Health Rules Chapter 5 (Air Pollution) and directed the auditor to publish notice of a second public hearing on April 8, 2025.

Jennifer Bradley, air permit engineer for the air quality division, told the board the revisions are a comprehensive code update to make county rules consistent with state rules, as required by Senate File 558. She said staff worked with the Department of Natural Resources over roughly a year and a half and that the major changes include standardizing construction-permitting exemptions and changing the opacity standard from 20% to 40% to align with state code. Bradley said the changes are necessary to maintain Polk County’s program approval with the state.

No members of the public spoke in opposition. The board voted on a resolution proposing the amendments and directing the auditor to publish notice for a second public hearing on April 8, 2025; the roll call recorded unanimous support.","The Polk County Board of Health held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Health Rules Chapter 5 (Air Pollution) to align with state law, including changes to construction-permitting exemptions and raising the opacity standard from 20% to 40%. The board directed publication of a second public hearing on April 8, 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110755,"Polk County approves outside counsel engagement after supervisors question potential cost",84,2250875,2335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e&start=2250&end=2335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e/thumbnail_2250875.jpg","/articles/6110755/Polk-County/Iowa/Polk-County-approves-outside-counsel-engagement-after-supervisors-question-potential-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110755-e8cacb18cac7b5134d0ef69834d41bfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160564&Signature=mXA3tGdiVPtuupADbH-sMDSDrr86g01y4T8eZlOVAf5c5gXmI1rwG~QPFm2EEzkTjz2boCOPm-CbzqF7nd9koc8te5Sw-ja5jQ4w8vlEDPre2xCVFFWVlpAmvhIOaZ5i6AGvRt-FWDZf1kmUyouubewvIRmX~Pu3Qg6Sfl3639OBqXinelxdB10gWqBGU58Adt9B1pHTw4lLaV98H0pyusm1jcqkPOcutOr6yoplIU0bqlbS6fX8bpREUPU~nqtqQY05e-sd6Di18Vbw7qUXFZODWBur9j6XCgdg2t41x7QQF6Oz-QIuju8iVjZUws9y4yqFLZ6Y6QIv54c3plh0hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County supervisors voted to approve terms of engagement with Lane & Waterman LLP after a short exchange about potential fiscal exposure and hourly rates.

During discussion of Resolution 38b, a supervisor asked whether the engagement could cost taxpayers between $750,000 and $1 million. County staff said the resolution contains rate information and clarified that outside‑counsel hourly rates discussed were $385 and $285 per hour, and that staff did not expect the engagement to necessarily reach the high estimate without further case assessment.

The board approved the engagement by roll call. Supervisors recorded brief comments indicating they expected to revisit costs as bills arrive. The action authorizes the county to retain Lane & Waterman LLP under the terms outlined in the resolution, and staff indicated they would monitor hours and fees.","The board approved terms of engagement with Lane & Waterman LLP for outside legal work. Supervisors asked whether the work could cost between $750,000 and $1 million; county staff cited hourly rates of $385 and $285 for attorney hours and said actual total will depend on case assessment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110760,"Polk County approves fourth executive assistant position after supervisors debate staffing and compensation",281,1202991,1484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e&start=1202&end=1484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e/thumbnail_1202991.jpg","/articles/6110760/Polk-County/Iowa/Polk-County-approves-fourth-executive-assistant-position-after-supervisors-debate-staffing-and-compensation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110760-c095d2818dbee050cf91382068cbef06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160564&Signature=ZrP0A8xs-p8G9HMA94fC5y1P0i729cpIIOcNSkxo62bAAHa3IwJdYrR9peTnCVmjCaSjr~AMBb56a0-H4PAu81QUqOSUFBbxtrraJLY5sTAzGVNQUnh~Leryu5WpHaBrPxEEkWMrIK3H9-NlQ5XDzCk~vwWmGhXLp2ek1wIMh2hbIZwY2TyF2MSJlVSYHYYP6Xpt~fAdvOIoQiratWy43-hjY~VbHbrFs4vSPT7TKauurrOO26kTqnf7nrewjaO19JhTXFZ-XisSWMDWprP8X4BBWMe0mE5KOTupxBCx7Eki98BrwhPktGcbyDicgNirS559tW-CpKu1GwzXDDPcdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County supervisors approved Resolution 31 to add an executive assistant position in the Board of Supervisors office after extended questioning about compensation, duties and the timing of the change.

Supervisor Angela Connolly pressed for details on whether the new position had undergone a compensation study and whether expanding from three to four executive assistants was consistent with recent county staffing guidance. “For decades, we went from 2 to 3, and now we're gonna have 4 executive assistants to the board,” Connolly said, asking whether the county had completed a compensation study or review.

County Administrator Frank (identified in the meeting as taking the question) and Josie Lewis from Human Resources responded that the action is a modification of an existing classified position and that job classification and compensation processes are in place. Josie Lewis said when a request is for an existing position to add an FTE, the county uses the current job description and assigns duties through the supervisory chain; HR will re-evaluate classification and compensation on a 12-month look-back.

Frank said the additional assistant is intended to expand functions — including grant support — and described the change as meeting a short-term need to improve efficiency in the Board Office. Connolly and other supervisors said they felt the board should have been more aware of organizational changes; staff said weekly updates had been distributed and information made available.

The resolution was moved, seconded and approved by roll call with one “no” vote recorded. County staff did not indicate the specific salary for the new FTE during the discussion; HR stated classification and compensation review would occur following implementation.

Supervisors directed staff to ensure transparency about organizational changes and to continue communication about classification and compensation for the Board Office positions.","The board approved a position modification to add an executive assistant in the Board of Supervisors office. Supervisors questioned whether a compensation study or broader review accompanied the change; HR said classification will be reviewed and duties reassigned within existing classification.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110765,"Polk County approves $298,000 for Central Iowa Shelter safety upgrades as shelter caps overnight capacity",660,1579945,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e&start=1579&end=2240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756463-47fe77685774b4adb694a77af4cfaa8e/thumbnail_1579945.jpg","/articles/6110765/Polk-County/Iowa/Polk-County-approves-298000-for-Central-Iowa-Shelter-safety-upgrades-as-shelter-caps-overnight-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110765-d807eae5a1f2e0ce8426b4d4a46d4893/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160564&Signature=MaqBtd5TxSVVnXBSmw6wRJS66C6ZWTdjCD8V8V4MnGSpKJfNgceTJaE3U7tPaAkAVw9NczdQ5trKjnEFg4dZ3JrHV6-Z9KLnSV3zBXFW-CA5vts9lC34UpHWZrnTSPIdC8~2zd8vK3lpyr5g~~P7~gNwJ11kQ-AlBNvl7uNZpIxTLPqcp19x93EI5dP76jtxG8VTWJ7gVNiQf5Gm5dqjE8aJYI5TOk7wTlunpltTqPmvhDCqi4wcoQ-yslXSmrPbBmF1shjOxemYN9y~4bLgl975XBlLcVZIAkwI5-q9Po4zazj7cb68b408kX9B6Ed7~h5iG9x2K8C3RE6t2zhD0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County supervisors voted to approve $298,000 in ERA2 interest-earning funds to Central Iowa Shelter & Services for immediate safety and code-related repairs, and shelter leaders told the board they will cap overnight capacity and change day-service operations to contain costs.

The approval, listed as Resolution 38a, covers “critical safety infrastructure related to lighting, security cameras and a fire panel” that Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) said is out of code. The board approved the measure by roll call vote. No public opposition was recorded during the hearing on the item.

CISS representative Melissa said the $298,000 will pay for the three immediate priorities and described why the organization is tightening operations. “Due to financial concerns [we] cap our facility at 150 lives in our building — 100 for men, 50 for women,” Melissa said. She added CISS will maintain an overflow of 20 additional cots for communities with standing agreements: West Des Moines, Clive and Waukee.

Melissa described rising operational costs that factored into the decision. She said in a 10-day winter weather period the shelter incurred $100,500 in extra expenses and that off-duty officers, hired to address behavior and safety, now cost more than $100 per hour. “Escalated costs, escalated need for security as we continue to be here to serve the residents of Polk County,” she said.

Supervisor Angela Connolly said she supports the funding but expressed concern about long-term sustainability and the need for broader contribution from cities. Melissa said the board of directors weighed the decision heavily and that the organization is pursuing both local partnerships and state-level conversations to seek more durable funding. Melissa also said CISS has spent $250,000 year-to-date on prevention, diversion and rapid-resolution funds outside Polk County, including $75,000 in Poweshiek County and $25,000 in Warren County.

CISS detailed program-level costs for supervisors: “Our cost per person is $66 per day,” Melissa said, defining that as the full package — overnight shelter, three meals, case management, job training, laundry and utilities. She said day-service hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free lunch and showers available to unsheltered individuals during those hours; breakfast and dinner will no longer be broadly provided to everyone who is unsheltered.

County staff told the board this is the first phase of capital needs for CISS; supervisors asked staff to return March 25 with cost estimates for a second funding phase covering remaining work. The resolution passed by roll call shortly after the presentation.

The board’s action provides immediate funds for safety-related work but does not commit the county to future phases; supervisors and CISS repeatedly described the matter as an ongoing discussion with further requests possible.","The Board of Supervisors approved $298,000 in ERA2 funds for Central Iowa Shelter & Services to address urgent electrical, safety camera and fire-panel repairs. Shelter leaders announced a temporary cap of 150 overnight residents and changes to day services amid rising operating costs.","actionData","errors"]

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