CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 28, 2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Grimes City Council Meeting was held in-person. The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Gisch on April 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grimes Community Complex, 410 SE Main Street, Grimes, Iowa. BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present: Mayor: David Gisch, Council Members: Eric Johansen, Andrew Borcherding, Laurie DePhillips, Leslie Irlbeck, Jared Lovelady Absent: NA Approval of Agenda Mayor Gisch asked for approval of the agenda. Moved by Irlbeck, Second by Johansen, to approve the agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion passes: 5 - 0. Public Forum Gravis Alger, 2020 SE 44th Court, addressed Council about setbacks in obtaining a building permit. Approval of the Consent Agenda Resolution 04-3426 Approving Previous Meeting Minutes Resolution 04-3526 Claims Report $1,537,614.58 Receiving and Filing ReportsEngineering Department Annual Report Resolution 04-3626 Approving Payments for Professional Services Invoice #1 Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC - Sanitary Sewer On-Call Services $3,813.00Invoice #5 Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC - SW 19th St. SRF Sponsored Pond $37,886.00 Invoice #4 McClure Engineering Company - Water System On-Call Services $3,822.50 Invoice #13 McClure Engineering Company – SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension $2,986.25 Invoice #14 McClure Engineering Company – SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension $6,495.00Invoice #39 McClure Engineering Company - Phase 1A Water System Improvements $2,489.50 Invoice #2 Nilles Associates, Inc. - James Pointe Drainage Study $7,275.00 Invoice #19 OPN Architects, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $112,726.55 Invoice #4 Weitz Company - Grimes Public Administration Building $156,537.00 Resolution 04-3726 Approving Capital Project Payment Requests Payment #1 Brad Moeller Electric, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $23,280.00 Payment #1 Concrete Technologies, Inc. - SE 41st Street and SE Park Drive Extension $148,114.00 Payment #1 DDVI - Grimes Public Administration Building $34,241.00 Payment #2 Ford Metro, Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $13,677.00 Payment #3 Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $29,100.00Payment #2 US Erectors - Grimes Public Administration Building $21,935.58 Payment #3 US Erectors - Grimes Public Administration Building $255,785.12 Resolution 04-3826 Approving Change Orders Change Order #1 Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. - Grimes Public Administration Building $2,974.00 Resolution 04-3926 Appointing Boards and Commission Members for 2026 Resolution 04-4026 Approving Personnel Transactions Resolution 04-4326 Approving the Purchase of Three Actuators for the Water Treatment Plant Resolution 04-4426 Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Lining on SE Gateway Dr Resolution 04-4526 to Make a One-Time Water and Sewer Adjustment for a Customer Resolution 04-4626 to Enter into Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Grimes, Iowa Resolution 04-4726 Entering into Professional Services with Cyclomedia Technology, Inc. Resolution 04-4826 Approving Consent and Agreement to Improvements Within An Overland Flowage Easement for Lot 3 of Brooke Ridge West Plat 3 - 2603 NW Ridgewood Drive Resolution 04-4926 Accepting Warranty Deed for Detention Basin within Willow Hills Plat 1 Resolution 04-5026 Approval of Requests from Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Related to Governor's Days Mayor Gisch asked for approval of the consent agenda. Moved by Borcherding, Second by DePhillips, to approve the consent agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion passes: 5 - 0. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay City Engineer Ahrens presented the details of the project and bid opening. The low bid was under the engineer's estimate and was submitted by Des Moines Asphalt & Paving. Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay Mayor Gisch opened the Public Hearing at 5:37 p.m. No oral or written comments were made. Mayor Gisch closed the Public Hearing at 5:38 p.m. Resolution 04-5126 Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and OverlayResolution 04-5226 Making Award of Construction Contract for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and OverlayResolution 04-5326 Authorizing Construction Contract and Bond for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay Council members asked questions about the cost and life expectancy compared to other road improvement options. City Engineer Ahrens also explained the impact to residents in this neighborhood during construction. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of Resolution 04-5126 Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay, Resolution 04-5226 Making Award of Construction Contract for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay, and Resolution 04-5326 Authorizing Construction Contract and Bond for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay Moved by Johansen, Second by Irlbeck, to approve Resolution 04-5126 Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay, Resolution 04-5226 Making Award of Construction Contract for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay, and Resolution 04-5326 Authorizing Construction Contract and Bond for the Beaverbrooke West Plat Four Mill and Overlay Roll Call: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion passes: 5 - 0. Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026) City Manager Anderson shared elements of the proposed ordinance. Public Hearing on Ordinance 812 to Provide for a 3% Utility Franchise Fee on Natural Gas and Electrical Services Mayor Gisch opened the Public Hearing at 5:43 p.m. David Liska, 601 SW Timberview Drive, spoke in support of the franchise fee and appreciates the Sheriff's Office being in Grimes. Leroy Edge, 900 NE 12th Street, asked for more information about the franchise fee. Mayor Gisch closed the Public Hearing at 5:47 p.m. First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026) Council members and City Manager Anderson explained further the details of the franchise fee including a brief explanation of how city budgeting works. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026) Moved by DePhillips, Second by Lovelady, to approve First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026) Roll Call: Ayes: 4. Nays: Johansen. Motion passes: 4 - 0. Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Finance Director Woodke highlighted the timeline of the preparation of the proposed budget based on Council's direction from the budget workshops. The proposed budget does include the franchise fee, and one amendment would be expected as normal practice. Mayor Gisch opened the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. No oral or written comments were made. Mayor Gisch closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. Resolution 04-4126 Approving the City of Grimes Annual Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Council discussed the steps needed if the proposed franchise fee ordinance does not pass. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of Resolution 04-4126 Approving the City of Grimes Annual Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Moved by Irlbeck, Second by DePhillips, to approve Resolution 04-4126 Approving the City of Grimes Annual Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Roll Call: Ayes: Irlbeck, DePhillips, Borchering, Lovelady. Nays: Johansen. Motion passes: 4 - 0. Public Hearing on Proposed Second Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Finance Director Woodke presented the details of the amendment and explained that it is standard practice at this time of year for cities. Mayor Gisch opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. No oral or written comments were made. Mayor Gisch closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. Resolution 04-4226 Approving the Second Amendment to the City of Grimes Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Mayor Gisch asked for approval of Resolution 04-4226 Approving the Second Amendment to the City of Grimes Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Moved by Borcherding, Second by Lovelady, to approve Resolution 04-4226 Approving the Second Amendment to the City of Grimes Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Roll Call: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion passes: 5 - 0. Third Consideration of Ordinance 811 Amending Grimes Code of Ordinances regarding the amount charged under section 9-15-6(1) for collection of recyclable materials, and section 9-13-9(1) for collection of solid waste Finance Director Woodke recapped the details of the amendment. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of Third Consideration of Ordinance 811 Amending Grimes Code of Ordinances regarding the amount charged under section 9-15-6(1) for collection of recyclable materials, and section 9-13-9(1) for collection of solid waste Moved by Borcherding, Second by DePhillips, to approve Third Consideration of Ordinance 811 Amending Grimes Code of Ordinances regarding the amount charged under section 9-15-6(1) for collection of recyclable materials, and section 9-13-9(1) for collection of solid waste Roll Call: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Abstained: Irlbeck. Motion passes: 4 - 0. Moved by Borcherding, Second by DePhillips, to approve Final Passage of Ordinance 811 Amending Grimes Code of Ordinances regarding the amount charged under section 9-15-6(1) for collection of recyclable materials, and section 9-13-9(1) for collection of solid waste Roll Call: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Abstained: Irlbeck. Motion passes: 4 - 0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff Report No reports given. Mayor and City Council Reports No reports given. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Motion by DePhillips, Second by Johansen to adjourn. Roll Call: Ayes: All; Nays: None; Motion passes: 5 - 0. ATTEST: Rachel Greving, City Clerk David Gisch, Mayor May 6 2026 LIOW0511365