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Council roundup: easement, property conveyance, Plan DSM amendment and contracts approved
Summary
The Des Moines City Council approved several conveyances, a Plan DSM amendment and other routine items, including an HVAC contract and a $100 lease, and moved the city’s HUD action plan forward.
The Des Moines City Council handled multiple agenda items in a single session following the rezoning hearing for 3851 Sherman Boulevard.
Key votes and outcomes at the meeting: - Item 32: Approved conveyance of a permanent underground electric easement at 1515 Harriet Street to MidAmerican Energy Company for the ICON water trails project (motion carried, 7 yes). - Item 33: Vacated an East‑West alley near 232 East Sixteenth Court and approved conveyance to Lynette Quintalia for $200; council waived second and third readings and approved the sale (7 yes). - Item 35: Approved an amendment to Plan DSM and rezoning for parcels near 2501 Maury Street to low/medium density residential in support of a future development that includes permanent and temporary homes; motion carried 6 yes, 1 no (Epstein). - Item 36: Approved a lease agreement with Kevin Holdings LLC for city‑owned property north of 2200 Morey Street for $100 (7 yes). - Item 37: Approved the proposed 2026 action plan as part of the 2025–2029 HUD consolidated plan (council communication 25‑409) (7 yes). - Item 38: Approved plans, received bids and designated All Iowa Mechanical LLC as the lowest responsive bidder for Third and Court Skywalk HVAC replacement (engineer’s estimate $102,900); contract and bond approved (7 yes).
Several items drew brief public comment (for example, Carol Maher spoke during the HVAC item about downtown skywalks and maintenance costs). The council also opened the public speaking portion and heard a short comment from Heather Armstrong before adjourning.
