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Council approves FY26–27 budget, bond proceedings and plats; homeowner urges caution on planned trail connector study
Summary
Council unanimously approved the FY2026–27 operating/capital budget, a resolution to pursue up to $4.5 million in GO bonds, and several plats; during citizens forum a homeowner raised concerns about a proposed trail connector route that may affect his property and was told the budget item only funds a feasibility study and that Parks & Rec will study multiple alignments.
The West Des Moines City Council on April 20 approved the FY2026–27 operating and capital budgets, authorized proceedings related to not‑to‑exceed $4.5 million general obligation bonds, and approved multiple plats for residential and commercial development. All motions passed on recorded votes with five votes in favor and none opposed.
City staff announced the budget hearing had been noticed in the Des Moines Register and no written comments were received; the council then adopted the resolution approving the FY26–27…
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