Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 5, 2026

Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 5, 2026 1. Participation Information Procedural: 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. 26-01 Mayor Dierenfeld called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Roll Call Members present Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt C. Welcome Mayor Dierenfeld welcomed residents and guests to the meeting. D. Pledge of Allegiance Youth in the audience led the meeting in the Pledge. E. Agenda Approval Motion by Tom Cope, 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 and/or Promotional Recognition of Four Johnston Police Department Staff Members Mayor Dierenfeld administered Oaths of Office to new Police Officers Andrew Toaddy and Jose Marquez, who graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in December, as well as newly promoted Police Captain Anthony Yeager. Chief of Police Dennis McDaniel and Fire Chief Percy Coleman recognized the promotion of Public Safety Support Manager Jason Hill. Mayor Dierenfeld made remarks welcoming the new police officers and commending those promoted. C. Public Comment Keith Kohout addressed the Council regarding the speed limit on NW 107th Street. He provided information supporting his request to reduce the speed limit. Public Works Director Matt Greiner advised that the speed sensors were going to be reinstalled, and more information garnered. He estimated that staff would be back with that information in a few months. No additional public comments were received. 4. Public Hearings There were no Public Hearings 5. Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of the December 15, 2025 Work Session Minutes B. Consider Approval of the December 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes C. Consider Approval of Requisition No. REQ1104 in the Amount of $46,875.00 for the Purchase of a RAMEN Scanner D. Consider Setting a Public Hearing for the Proposed Community Investment Plan 2026-2027 Through 2030-2031 for 7 p.m. January 20, 2026 E. Consider Agreement with Trane for the Annual Service to the Building Systems at the Crown Point Community Center F. Consider Pay Request No. 8 in the Amount of $280.25 to InRoads LLC for Work Completed on the 78th Ave Trail as of December 18, 2025 G. Consider Pay Request No. 4 in the Amount of $26,929.70 to TK Concrete for Work Completed on the Johnston Dog Pak Project as of December 22, 2025 H. Consider Out-of-State Training for Shane Kinsey to Attend Innovative Solutions to Peak Demand Management in Omaha Nebraska on February 6th, 2026 I. Consider Pay Request No. 8 in the Amount of $51,338.46 to Concrete Connections LLC for Work Completed on the Merle Hay Water Access Project as of December 23, 2025 J. Consider Approval of Requisition No. REQ01080 in the Amount of $27,774.40 to Locality Media, LLC dba First Due for Software and Technical Services K Consider Approval of a 3-Year Agreement with Stryker for the Preventative Maintenance of Transport and Cardiac Equipment L. Consider a Renewal 28E Agreement FY27 - FY29 for Rural Library Service M. Consider Approval for Out-of-State travel for Janet Wilwerding to Attend and Speak at the NIOA Region 7 Winter Symposium N. Consider Approval of Requisition No. REQ01113 in the Amount of $29,762.00 to Automatic Systems Co. to Upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System O. Consider Resolution No. 26-05 - Rescheduling the March 16, 2026 City Council Meeting to March 23, 2026 P. Consider Resolution No. 26-1- Accepting Reimbursement of Training Expenses Agreements in the Police Department Q. Consider Pay Request No. 10 in the Amount of $147,217.03 to InRoads LLC for the NW 100th Street & NW 78th Avenue Improvements NW 70th Avenue to Hidden Valley Drive as of December 18, 2025 R. Consider Resolution No. 26-2 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for the Beaver Creek Emergency Water Main Repair S. Consider Resolution No. 26-3 - Approving Updates to the City of Johnston Employee Handbook Related to Tuition Reimbursement T. Consider Resolution No. 26-4- Approving an Easement Encroachment Agreement U. Consider MOU with The Cork 50131 for the 2026 Summer Concert Series V. Consider Approval of Liquor License Applications and Renewals W. Consider Resolution No. 26-06 - Appointing a Member and Alternate Member to the Polk County 911 Service Board X. Consider Appointments to Boards Commissions and Committees: Beaver Creek Watershed Management Association; Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission; Metro Advisory Council; Walnut Creek Watershed Management Association Y. File and Receive Reports in Item 6 Motion by Suresh Reddy, second by James Evans to Approve the Consent Agenda. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 6. Reports A. Approved Library Board Minutes October 16, November 5 Special, and November 20, 2025 7. Non-Consent Agenda A. Third Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 1152 and 1153 - Amending Chapter 155 Johnston Building Code and Chapter 159 Johnston Fire Code Assistant City Administrator David Wilwerding advised that no changes had been made, nor had there been any additional comments since the prior consideration. Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by Suresh Reddy to approve Third and Final Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 1152 and 1153, and to adopt and publish. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt B. Consider Approval of Claims in the Amount of $1,307,257.72. Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by James Evans to Approve Claims in the Amount of $1,307,257.72. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 8. City Administrator / Staff Comments A. Comments No comments 9. City Council Comments A. Comments Council Member Cope provided information on the Des Moines Partnership's Legislative Lunch even occurring on January 12 and encouraged council members to attend. Council Member Burkhardt noted his appreciation of the Police Department and their continual leveraging of technology, as well as their professionalism. He also voiced his displeasure related to the issue of a pool in Johnston. Mayor Dierenfeld advised that she would be traveling to Washington D.C to help secure DART's funding request. 10. Closing of Meeting A. Upcoming Meeting: TUESDAY, January 20, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session and 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting B. Meeting Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Paula S. Dierenfeld, Mayor Attest: Cyndee Rhames, City Clerk January 16 2026 LIOW0439691