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Council approves rezones, infrastructure contracts and multiple ordinances in packed agenda
Summary
Des Moines City Council approved a slate of rezoning requests, infrastructure contracts and funding decisions, including multiple low-bid contractor awards and several zoning approvals; one rezoning was held for a later meeting after failing to meet the six-vote waiver requirement.
The Des Moines City Council voted to approve a wide range of routine and contested items at a regular meeting, including rezoning requests, HUD HOME-ARP plan amendments, and multiple construction contracts.
Key outcomes at a glance
- Item 3 (Municipal Housing Agency): Approved issuance of 40 project-based vouchers for Monarch Apartments at 4845 Merle Hay Road (Board Communication 24-506). Vote recorded: 7 yes.
- Item 41 (Michael Renovations; 629 49th Street): City approved amendments to the comprehensive plan and rezoning to allow reconstruction of historic carports and associated density at the property; council moved…
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