June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
June 15, 2026
Bondurant City Council
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Doug Elrod, Council Member Tara Cox, Council Member Angela McKenzie, Council Member Chad Driscoll, Council Member Dennis Lyman, Council Member Matt Sillanpaa
City Officials Present: City Administrator Marketa Oliver, City Clerk Shelby Hagan, Planning & Community Development Director Maggie Murray, Public Works Director John Horton, Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder, Parks & Recreation Director Katie Klus, Finance Director Craig Marshman, Assistant City Administrator Jene Jess, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld, Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Parks & Recreation Board Member Marian Collison, Parks & Recreation Board Member Emily Karowski, Parks & Recreation Board Member Nic Robinson, Parks & Recreation Board Member Mike Mackin
Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum
Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM and declared a quorum.
Abstentions declared - None.
Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to approve the agenda. Vote on Motion 3-0. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda:
All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Approval of June 1, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
Claims List
Applications for Council Approval
O-260601-211 - (Second Reading) Ordinance establishing a zoning district designation of General Commercial (C-2) at Parcel 2026-43
O-260601-212 - (Second Reading) Ordinance establishing a zoning district designation of General Commercial (C-2) at Parcel 2026-44
O-260601-213 - (Second Reading) Ordinance establishing a zoning district designation of Medium Industrial (M-2) on land comprised of the vacated roadway easement area along 2nd Street, NE at 1920 2nd Street, NE
R-260615-189- Resolution approving pay request no. 1 to Story Construction for the Water Treatment Facility Project in the amount of $75,000.00
R-260615-190- Resolution approving the Termination of the Right of First Refusal and Release of Lien Related to the Agreement with Newby Farms, Inc. dated September 4, 2007
R-260615-191- Resolution approving Change Order No. 6 for balancing all contract quantities for work that was performed on the 2nd Street Widening Project in the amount of $30,067.59
R-260615-192- Resolution approving Pay Request No. 9 (Final) to Manatt's Inc for the 2nd Street, NW Widening Project in the amount of $107,578.11
R-260615-193- Resolution considering Plat of Survey for 1400 Courtyard Drive, SE
R-260615-194- Resolution considering fireworks permit for Iowa Fireworks
R-260615-195- Resolution approving Pay Application No. 7 to Core Construction for The Station Project in the amount of $480,650.71 for The Station Project
R-260615-196- Resolution approving Pay Request No. 8 to Core Construction for The Station Project in the amount of $442,444.22
R-260615-197- Resolution to approve Change Order No. 4 to Core Construction for the Bondurant Parks and Recreation Facility Project (The Station) in the amount of $5,508.96
R-260615-198- Resolution approving the purchase of Stream Mitigation Credits from Naturion West, LLC for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Project in the amount of $17,850.00
R-260615-199- Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Veit for the BFSD Public Infrastructure-Stormwater Project in the amount of $16,246.06
R-260615-200- Resolution approving pay request no. 2 to Home Boy Construction Inc. for the Boardwalk at Lake Petocka Project in the amount of $38,715.80
R-260615-201- Resolution Approving Purchase of Self-Propelled Fertilizer and Chemical Applicator Equipment from Waukee Power Equipment in the amount of $21,077.00
R-260615-202- Resolution approving an Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Grant in the amount of $4,823,205
R-260615-203- Resolution approving wage range for Public Works Administrative Specialist
Council Member Driscoll arrived at 06:02 PM. Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0.
Guests requesting to address the City Council
FY25 City Audit Presentation
Ryan Roof of Roof, Gerdes, Erlbacher, PLC (RGE & Associates) presented the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Financial Audit to the Council and the public.
Public Hearing
Public hearing for the NE Hubbell Ave Water and Force Main Project
Mayor Elrod opens the public hearing at 06:11 PM. Public Works Director Horton presented the NE Hubbell Avenue Water and Force Main Project, noting it is the final project associated with the new Water Treatment Facility and is being bid separately due to its focused scope. He explained that the project includes the installation of a sanitary sewer force main and water main infrastructure, along with a bid alternate for trenchless construction under Highway 65 to support a future extension to NE 88th Street and a connection to the water tower. Mayor Elrod closed the public hearing at 06:20 PM.
Action Items
R-260420-133- Resolution Approving and Adopting The Station Rental Rules and Regulations & Sponsorship and Partnership Policy (Previously Tabled)
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to remove Resolution No. R-260420-133 from the table for consideration. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve R-260420-133. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0.
R-260615-204- Resolution approving the purchase of a new Rescue Engine from Heiman Fire not to exceed $1,200,000.00
Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-204. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0.
R-260615-205- Resolution considering Site Plan for 1400 Courtyard Drive, SE
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-205 . Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0.
R-260615-206- Resolution Approving Agreement with Engineering Technical Services of Iowa, LLC for Construction Observation and General Engineering Technical Services in a not to exceed amount of $223,200
Council Member Sillanpaa arrived at 06:43 PM. Motion by Cox, seconded by Lyman, to Approve R-260615-206. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Sillanpaa, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion Items -
Staff informed the Council that Shive-Hattery requested revisions to the bid letting and public hearing dates previously approved for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project due to the RISE/IDOT review timeline. Staff explained that the bid letting date was revised from June 25, 2026, to July 1, 2026, and the public hearing date was revised from June 29, 2026, to July 6, 2026. Staff noted the change was administrative in nature and did not affect the scope, budget, or intent of the project. Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the revised bid letting and public hearing dates for the SE Industrial Public Improvements Phase 2 Project, changing the bid letting date to July 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and the public hearing date to July 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Sillanpaa, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried 5-0.
R-260615-207- Discussion and possible consideration of resolution selecting a preferred Grain Silo Mural Concept Sketch for refinement by selected artist group, Yanoe x Zoueh
Mayor Elrod facilitated a discussion regarding the revised Grain Silo Mural concept options with input from City Council members and members of the Parks & Recreation Board. While Option 1 emerged as the preferred direction, extensive feedback and suggested modifications were provided to the artist team regarding design elements, community representation, color palette, and overall composition. No formal action was taken on the final mural concept. The artist team will incorporate the feedback received and return with a revised concept for future Council consideration and formal selection.
Closed Session- Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5.1(j) to discuss property acquisition and 21.5.1(c) potential or pending litigation - None.
Adjournment
Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to adjourn at 08:23 PM. Vote on Motion 5-0. Motion carried.
Shelby Hagan, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Doug Elrod, Mayor
June 24 2026
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