Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, December 15, 2025

Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, December 15, 2025 1. Participation Information A. To Participate in this Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96939835050 (See content for additional information) 2. Opening of Meeting A. Call to Order Johnston City Council Meeting No. 25-24 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Roll Call Members present Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt Council Member Reddy left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and did not return. Procedural: C. Welcome Mayor Dierenfeld welcomed residents and guests to the meeting. D. Pledge of Allegiance Dave Roederer led the meeting in the Pledge. E. Agenda Approval Motion by Suresh Reddy, second by James Evans to Approve Agenda as Presented. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 3. Public Communications A. How to Make Public Comments - Electronic Participation B. Oaths of Office - Mayor and Council Members Jim Gritzner, Senior Federal Judge for the U.S. District Court, Southern District, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Dierenfeld. Richard Doyle, Senior Judge, Iowa Court of Appeals, administered the Oaths of Office to Council Members Evans and Martin. C. Proclamation for World Meditation Day Council Member Suresh Reddy read the proclamation, with Mayor Dierenfeld affirming the proclamation. Kiranmai Talasila, Buddha CEO Coach, addressed the Council, noting the benefits of meditation, and invited the Mayor, Council, and community to participate in upcoming events for World Meditation Day. D. Public Comment No public comments were received. 4. Public Hearings 5. Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of the December 1, 2025 Work Session Minutes B. Consider Approval of the December 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes C. Consider Resolution No. 25-288 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Little Beaver Creek Sanitary Extension Segment B D. Consider Pay Request No. 5 in the Amount of $763,213.46 to S M Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the Little Beaver Creek Sanitary Extension Segment B as of November 30, 2025 E. Consider Pay Request No. 6 in the Amount of $996,916.85 to On Track Construction for the NW Saylorville Drive Water Main Extension Segment B & C as of November 30, 2025 F. Consider Pay Request No. 2 in the Amount of $28,091.20 to JC Midwest Services, LLC for the Royal Park Estates Channel Repair Phase II as of November 30, 2025 G. Consider Resolution No. 25-289 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Beaver Creek Emergency Water Main Repair H. Consider Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment LLC for the Professional Consulting Services for the 2026 Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization I. Consider Resolution No. 25-291 - Accepting the Johnston Public Library Flat Roof Project J. Consider Approval of Pay Application No. 2 and Releasing Retainage totaling $7,625 to R3 Commercial Roofing of Urbandale, Iowa for the Johnston Public Library Flat Roof Replacement Project K. Consider Resolution 25-293 - Approving a Temporary Use Permit for DR Horton to Operate a Model Home at 6731 Northwest 106th Street L. Consider Resolution No. 25-292 - Setting a Public Hearing for January 20th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. to consider an Official Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 4.36 Acres From R-1(75), Medium Lot Residential District and M-1, Light Industrial District to M-1, Light Industrial District M. Consider Resolution No. 25-294 - Approving Change Order Number 2 for the 2023 Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization Project N. Consider Pay Application No. 6 to RW Excavating for the 2023 Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization Project O. Consider Resolution No. 25-295 - Accepting the 2023 Beaver Creek Bank Stabilization Project P. Consider REQ01101 in the Amount of $10,880.00 to SEi for Security Cameras at the Kayak Launch Q. Consider Pay Request No. 3 in the Amount of $185,644.72 to TK Concrete for Work Completed on the Johnston Dog Pak Project as of December 10, 2025 R. Consider Approval of Liquor License Applications and Renewals S. Consider Approval of a New Retail Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Sales Permit for The Rabbit Room, 8460 Birchwood Court, Ste. 500 T. Consider Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Resolution No. 25-301 - Bravo Greater Des Moines; Resolution No. 25-299 - Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) Commission; Resolution No. 25-297 - Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Commission and Technical Committee; Resolution No. 25-298 - Metro Waste Authority (MWA); Resolution No. 25-300 Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA); and Resolution No. 25-305 - Homeward Iowa's Housing Solutions Alliance U. Consider Resolution No. 25-304 - Additional Transfers for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year V. File and Receive Reports in Item 6 City Administrator Mike Pogge-Weaver advised that Item T, Resolution No. 25-298, the Primary Representative should be Bryan Burkhardt, and not Tom Cope. Motion by James Evans, second by Bryan Burkhardt to Approve Agenda as Noted. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy 6. Reports A. Parks November Job Assignments B. Street Department Monthly Operations Report C. Water/Wastewater Monthly Operations Report for November 2025 D. November 2025 Bank Reconciliation E. November 2025 Treasurer's Investment Report F. November 2025 Year-to-Date Treasurer's Report G. November 2025 Revenue and Expense Summary and Written Summarization of Current Budget Standing 7. Non-Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of the Third Reading and to Adopt and Publish Ordinance No. 1154 - An Official Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.81 Acres From R-1(100), Large Lot Residential District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District with conditions Planner Jakob Sheraden noted that there had been no changes, and no comments received since the prior consideration. Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by James Evans to Approve Third and Final Consideration of Ordinance 1154, and to adopt and publish. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy B. Consider First Consideration of Ordinance No. 1155 - Amending the Johnston Revised Ordinances of 2007 by Amending Chapter 65 to Modify the Location of Stop Intersections, Yield Intersections, and Official Traffic Controls Community Development Director Rose Schroder reviewed the proposed stop intersection, noting that following the improvements at NW 100th Street and NW 78th Avenue, this action is warranted. Schroder also requested that the Council consider waiving second and third consideration, and approve adopting and publishing the proposed ordinance. Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by James Evans to Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1155. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by James Evans to waive second and third consideration, and to adopt and publish Ordinance No. 1155. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy C. Consider Second Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 1152 and 1153 - Amending Chapter 155 Johnston Building Code and Chapter 159 Johnston Fire Code Building Official/Fire Marshal Adam Ostert noted that there had been no changes and no comments received since the prior consideration. Motion by James Evans, second by Tom Cope to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 1152 and 1153. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy D. Consider Resolution 25-290 - Approving PZ Case 25-35; A Site Plan for the Corteva Building Addition and Parking Lot Expansion Project Planner Michael Delp addressed the Council on the proposed project. Delp noted that the project includes a 61,402 square-foot building addition as well as the addition of 25 parking stalls. Delp reviewed the required open space requirements and the proposed landscaping plan. Delp noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval, and that no public comments had been received. Council Member Martin addressed the applicant, requesting changing some of the proposed maple trees to oak trees, and some viburnum or serviceberry in place of some of the proposed lilac shrubs. Motion by Bryan Burkhardt, second by Tom Cope to approve Resolution 25-290 Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy E. Consider Resolution No. 25-296 - Approving and Authorizing Execution of Amendment No 1to the Amended and Restated Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement by and between the City of Johnston and Johnston Golf Development, LLC Economic Development Director Josh Laraby presented the item to the Council, clarifying that this is the first amendment to the amended and restated agreement. Laraby noted that the developer is requesting an extension to secure and close on financing for the proposed project. Laraby also advised that this amendment would require the developer to repay the City's legal expenses related to the previous amendments in the amount of a little over $51,000, in addition to the legal expenses related to the specific amendments being considered at this meeting. Laraby explained that the developer is requesting a 3-month extension to provide proof of securing financing, changing the December 31, 2025 deadline to March 31, 2026. Similarly, the developer is requesting a 3-month extension for closing on that financing from January 31, 2026 to April 30, 2026. Additionally, this amendment would be authorizing the City to engage with the developer's lenders. Finally, the last component to the amendment would be amending some restrictive covenants that had been put on the property by the developer. Laraby noted that some of these restrictions were not in line with the City's vision for the property. He advised that this proposed amendment would provide some language regarding those uses, which would allow the City to use the PUD for the site as their guiding document. Motion by Tom Cope, second by James Evans to approve Resolution No. 25-296 Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy F. Consider Approval of Claims in the Amount of $14,726,400.85. Motion by Tom Cope, second by Rhonda Martin to Approve Claims as presented. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Bryan Burkhardt Not Present at Vote: Suresh Reddy 8. City Administrator / Staff Comments A. Comments No comments. 9. City Council Comments A. Comments Council Member Evans introduced his family members in the audience, and wished everyone a safe and merry Christmas. Council Members Burkhardt and Martin echoed Evans' holiday sentiments. Council Member Martin also thanked Public Works for all their efforts on snow removal. Mayor Dierenfeld acknowledged the deaths of the Iowa National Guard soldiers in Syria. She also commented on the events that had been occurring in the city leading up to the holidays, and thanked everyone for their work on those events. 10. Closing of Meeting A. Upcoming Meeting: Monday, January 5, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session and 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting B. Meeting Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Paula S. Dierenfeld, Mayor Attest: Cyndee Rhames, City Clerk January 2 2026 LIOW0431622