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Votes at a glance: Des Moines council approves leases, contracts, code amendments and routine items
Summary
At its meeting the Des Moines City Council approved the agenda and multiple consent and hearing items including easement conveyance, sidewalk cafe lease, sewer and stormwater contracts, street and parking changes, and direction on a franchise-fee exploration for DART; most actions passed by unanimous 7-0 votes.
The Des Moines City Council approved a series of routine and hearing items by voice or roll-call vote, including easement conveyance and contract awards for public works projects. Several specific approvals and their outcomes follow.
Uptown Partners Corp: The council approved the conveyance of a permanent airspace easement adjoining University Avenue to Uptown Partners Corp for $2,041 (amount as stated in the council communication). The motion passed by roll call.
Riley Drive Entertainment (Tunic Bar Des Moines): The council approved a lease for a portion of the vacated north–south alley adjoining 201 Court…
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