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Council approves Amendment No. 7 to Alluvian urban renewal plan
Summary
West Des Moines approved Amendment No. 7 to the Alluvian urban renewal area; council members highlighted possible future interstate connections and cost‑sharing with MidAmerican Energy for infrastructure.
The West Des Moines City Council on July 7 approved Amendment No. 7 to the Alluvian urban renewal area by resolution after a public hearing with no speakers.
Staff reported no written comments to the hearing. The resolution was approved unanimously; council members noted the amendment supports infrastructure and economic development near the bypass corridor. Council discussion referenced news reports and long‑term hopes that the corridor could become part of a secondary interstate loop in the metropolitan area, which would influence regional traffic patterns and development timing.
Council members also discussed a cost‑sharing agreement with MidAmerican Energy and future developers as the appropriate mechanism to support infrastructure in the area. Members said the amendment advances local planning to encourage development around the bypass and that work on regional coordination through the MPO and state legislature is ongoing.
No public testimony was recorded at the July 7 hearing.
