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Council approves library services agreement and public-works vehicle replacement
Summary
At its April 6 meeting, Windsor Heights City Council approved a three-year 28E agreement with the Des Moines Public Library (Resolution 202625) with a 3% annual cost increase and authorized a budgeted FY26 replacement vehicle purchase for public works (budgeted at $120,000).
The Windsor Heights City Council approved multiple consent items on April 6, including a renewal 28E agreement with the Des Moines Public Library and a budgeted public-works vehicle purchase.
Library agreement: Resolution No. 202625 authorizes a three-year 28E agreement with the Des Moines Public Library to continue provision of library services, including physical and digital materials, with the Franklin Library identified as a primary service location. Staff said the agreement includes a 3% annual increase in the city’s cost and contains provisions allowing the city to reopen or terminate the contract if significant changes in service occur. Council voted to approve the resolution by roll call (unanimous yes).
Public works vehicle purchase: Public Works Director Andy Larson described a planned FY26 purchase to replace two aging vehicles (a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and a 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne dump truck). Staff said the purchase is budgeted at $120,000 and recommended procurement from Carl Chevrolet under state contract with a state-contract upfit; staff noted auction resale value for old units is uncertain and likely low. The council approved the purchase by roll call (unanimous yes).
Process note: Both items were handled on the consent agenda and approved without separate, extended debate. The library agreement and vehicle purchase were recorded as passed by unanimous roll call votes.
