Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026

Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 Johnston City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 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. 26-11 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 Boy Scouts in the audience led the meeting in the Pledge. E. Agenda Approval Motion by Rhonda Martin, 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. Presentation on the 2026 Community Survey Findings Report - Jason Morado, ETC Institute Jason Morado of ETC Institute joined the meeting virtually and presented the survey results. Morado noted that ETC conducts these surveys throughout the US, with thousands of cities. In reviewing the results, Morado pointed out that the City has improved in 65 of the 71 indicators, which is impressive given how high the results were from the 2024 survey. Morado also noted that Johnston continues to score significantly higher than both regionally and nationwide in the 33 key areas. C. National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation Mayor Dierenfeld presented the proclamation declaring June 5, 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and invited those in attendance for the proclamation to join the Council for a photo. D. Public Comment Linda Kramer, 6202 Waterford Circle, addressed the Council to ask about a homeless survey. She noted that the idea had been discussed previously and that she was seeing if there were any results. City Administrator Mike Pogge-Weaver advised that staff would reach out to Polk County and other resources to see how to proceed. Peggy Tayner, 5748 Wentworth Drive, thanked the Mayor and Council for the Gun Violence proclamation. She noted that she would like to see more common-sense gun laws. 4. Public Hearings A. Conduct a Public Hearing on Proposed Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain (Pitch Parkway) and Consider Resolution No.26-90 - Authorizing Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain The Public Hearing opened at 7:38 p.m. Public Works Director Matt Greiner reviewed the purpose of the hearing, noting that this is the next step in the process for the acquisition of right-of-way for a portion of Pitch Parkway as well as a small remnant lot at 5349 Merle Hay Road. Greiner noted that the City constructed this roadway which provides access to and from Merle Hay Road. He further noted that a development agreement required Ignit to voluntarily dedicate the right-of-way to the city following the City's construction of the improvements. He advised that staff will continue to work with the property owners to avoid the condemnation process, but would be moving in a parallel track to acquire the rights for that property if no agreement is reached. No public comments were received. The Public Hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. Motion by Bryan Burkhardt, second by Rhonda Martin to approve Resolution No. 26-90. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 5. Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of the May 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Consider Approval of the May 18, 2026 Work Session Minutes C. Consider Approval of Requisition No. REQ01356 in the Amount of $11,000.00 to Baker Group for HVAC Service and Maintenance Agreement at Station 38 D. Consider Actions Related to the Green Days Liquor License Including Approval of a 5-Day Special Class "C" Liquor License with Outdoor Service; and Resolution No. 26-93 - Temporarily Suspending Enforcement of Certain Ordinances Concerning Possession of Alcohol and Noise in Terra Park for Johnston Green Days E. Consider Approval of Retail Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Sales Permits for 2026-2027 F. Consider Approval of Contract for Mosquito Control with Premier Pest Control, LLC G. Consider Resolution No. 26-89 - Accepting NW 54th Street Road Diet Project H. Consider Amendment #1 to Agreement with FOTH Infrastructure & Environment, LLC. for the 2026 Sidewalk Improvements Phase 3 to Include Construction Period Services. I. Consider Authorizing the Director of Internal Operations to Execute a Statement of Work to the Master Services Agreement with TrueNorth Companies, LLC for Workforce Solutions Services J. Consider Approval of Liquor License Applications and Renewals, and Ownership Updates K. Consider Out-of-State Travel for Sarah Swisher and Cindy Riesselman to Attend the Annual GFOA Conference in Chicago, IL June 28, 2026 to July 1, 2026 L. Consider Resolution No. 26-92 - Authorizing the Parks Director to Sign a Contract with Concrete Connections LLC for Trail Replacement Around Johnston Commons M. Consider Resolution No. 26-91 - Repealing Resolution No. 26-75 N. Receive and File Reports in Item 6 Motion by Rhonda Martin second by Suresh Reddy to approve the Consent Agenda. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 6. Reports A. Library Board Minutes - April 16 2026 7. Non-Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of Claims in the Amount of $18,166,311.70. Motion by Rhonda Martin, second by Suresh Reddy to Approve Claims in the Amount of $18,166,311.70. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Tom Cope, James Evans, Rhonda Martin, Suresh Reddy, Bryan Burkhardt 8. City Administrator / Staff Comments A. Comments City Administrator Mike Pogge-Weaver recognized the tremendous staff members employed by the City, and pointed out that the survey results prove how great the staff is. He thanked staff for working tirelessly for the community. B. Public Works Project Updates Public Works Director Matt Greiner provided project and timeline updates on the Sidewalk Program, Segment B of the Sanitary Sewer project, as well as the NW 62nd Avenue reconstruction project. 9. City Council Comments A. Comments Council Member Burkhardt thanked Chief McDaniel and Chief Coleman for their professionalism in responding to a business owner who had contacted him. He also advised that he'd run the open ended questions from the survey through an AI agent, and encouraged the Council and staff to listen to those who were asking for a pool or aquatic center. Council Member Martin thanked staff for their impressive work which was reflected in the community survey results. Mayor Dierenfeld thanked everyone who attended the meeting, and specifically mentioned the Boy Scouts in attendance. She also encouraged them to think about public service as a path in their futures. 10. Closing of Meeting A. Upcoming Meeting: Monday, June 15, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session and 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting B. Meeting Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. _________________________ Paula S. Dierenfeld, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Cyndee Rhames, City Clerk June 10 2026 LIOW0533824