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Dallas County supervisors approve multiple rezonings, ordinances, transfers and certify primary election results
Summary
On June 9 the Dallas County Board approved several rezonings and ordinances (including a radon mitigation ordinance tied to House File 2297), adopted operating transfers totaling $2.15 million including $2 million to the capital fund, awarded asbestos abatement and wetland repair contracts, and certified the June 2 primary election.
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors on June 9 handled a broad agenda of land-use, budgetary and administrative items, approving multiple ordinances and resolutions, setting hearing dates for maintenance agreements, and certifying primary election results.
Rezonings and ordinances: The Board held public hearings and approved the first readings (with waivers of additional readings) for three rezonings: Ordinance 2026-0012 (Lauterbach rezone to create a three-acre lot for a family member), Ordinance 2026-0013 (Morgan rezone to split a parcel into two five-acre lots) and Ordinance 2026-0014 (Thorpe rezone north of Adel to match adjacent industrial uses). The Board also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-0016 to adopt changes to Chapter 47 requiring passive radon mitigation systems in new single- and two-family homes, citing House File 2297; staff estimated added builder costs of $300–$500 plus an $80 radon inspection fee. The Board approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-0015 (home-based businesses) and waived the third reading.
Budget and contracts: The Board adopted Resolution 2026-0077 transferring $150,000 from the General Basic Fund to the Bike Trail Fund and Resolution 2026-0078 transferring $2,000,000 from the General Basic Fund to the Capital Fund. The Board awarded an asbestos abatement contract at 100 Nile Kinnick Drive to Earth Services & Abatement LLC for $107,000 with a July 24, 2026 completion date and approved a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Turner Construction for Auditor's Office renovations. The Board also approved a Wetland Bank dam repair quote for $16,600 to be paid from the Wetland Bank fund.
Elections and other actions: The Board canvassed and certified the June 2, 2026 primary election results (Resolution 2026-0076); the commissioner reported 11 provisional ballots with three accepted and counted. The Board conducted a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5C for pending litigation and later returned to open session. Department heads were reminded of a meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2026-0012 (Lauterbach rezone) — approved (1st reading waived); Ordinance 2026-0013 (Morgan rezone) — approved (1st reading waived); Ordinance 2026-0014 (Thorpe rezone) — approved (1st reading waived); Ordinance 2026-0015 (home-based business amendments) — 2nd reading approved, 3rd reading waived; Ordinance 2026-0016 (radon mitigation) — 1st reading approved, 2nd/3rd waived; Resolution 2026-0075 (abate mobile home taxes) — adopted; Resolution 2026-0076 (canvass primary election) — adopted; Resolution 2026-0077 (transfer $150,000 to Bike Trail Fund) — adopted; Resolution 2026-0078 (transfer $2,000,000 to Capital Fund) — adopted. For motions where a vote is recorded in the minutes as "All ayes," the record shows the three supervisors voting in favor.
Who spoke: Beth Deardorff presented payroll and staffing changes; Kristofer Orth presented the courthouse change order; Jim Uthe presented the wetland repair quote; Michael Lauterbach spoke during his rezone request that he intends to split a three-acre parcel for a family member. Most motions were made by Supervisor Brad Golightly or Supervisor Kim Chapman and seconded by the other; Chair Julia Helm presided.
Next steps: Staff will execute awarded contracts, implement the approved change order, update project schedules, and prepare required notices and contracts for awarded work.
