March 2, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL Minutes March 2, 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 Absent: 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, Library Director Michell Klinker-Feld, Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, City Planner Isaac Pezley, City Engineer David Fliehler Call to Order and Declaring a Quorum Mayor Elrod called the meeting to order at 06:02 PM and declared a quorum. Abstentions declared - None. Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to amend item #6m to include pending reference checks. Vote on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Motion by McKenzie, seconded by Cox, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Guests requesting to address the City Council Alysia Webster, 9450 NE 94th Street, addressed the Council regarding her recent utility bill, which exceeded $2,000 due to a broken valve in a machine shed/outbuilding. Council will consider a resolution to grant a nine-month extension for payment of the outstanding balance at the next City Council meeting. Polk County Sheriff's Department reported 695 calls for service for the month of February. 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 February 17, 2026, & February 20, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes Claims List & Treasurer's Report Applications for Council Approval O-260202-200 - (Third Reading) Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Chapter 50, Nuisances Generally O-260202-201 - (Third Reading) Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Chapter 51, Junk and Junk Vehicles O-260202-202 - (Third Reading) Ordinance considering adoption of the Bondurant Zoning, Sign, and Subdivision Code O-260202-204 - (Third Reading) Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Chapter 27, Board of Adjustment R-260302-71- Resolution approving an amended Minimum Assessment Agreement for property at 100 Main Street, SE R-260302-72- Resolution affixing a date for a public hearing for April 6, 2026 to consider an ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Bondurant, Iowa by adding the SE Trunk Sewer Connection Fee District to Chapter 104 – Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee Districts R-260302-73- Resolution selecting the artist group Yanoe x Zoueh for the Grain Silo Mural Project at Silo Commons R-260302-74- Resolution awarding the contract for the BFSD 2nd Street, NE Public Infrastructure Project to Absolute Group Inc. in the amount of $1,979,338.50 R-260302-75- Resolution approving action to order construction and set date of letting and public hearing for the Filmore Avenue, NE Public Improvements Project for April 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. R-260302-76- Resolution awarding the contract for the Shallow Wells 5, 6 & 7 Project to Cahoy Pump Service Inc. in the amount of $586,495.00 R-260302-77- Resolution approving the Plat of Survey creating Parcel '2025-170' in unincorporated Polk County within two miles of Bondurant's City limits R-260302-78- Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Core Construction for additional work not in the plans for The Station in the amount of $20,910.07 R-260302-79- Resolution affixing a date for a public hearing on the Property Tax Levy for FY27 Kent Sullivan, 206 Main Street SE, addressed the Council regarding Item #6f, expressing concern that the proposed standards would limit his ability to add a deck to his property and possible other properties thoughout the city. Planning & Community Development Director Murray referenced Chapter 178 – R-3 District regulations and explained the applicable requirements, and Mayor Elrod noted that the Board of Adjustment may be an avenue for relief if needed. Council Member Driscoll inquired about Item #6j and requested additional details regarding the discussion that occurred at the Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Motion by Cox, seconded by Driscoll, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Cox, McKenzie, Driscoll, Lyman. Nays: None. Absent: Sillanpaa. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion Items - Timeline for Grant Street South Cooridor Study Staff requested Council feedback on the proposed timeline for the Grant Street South Corridor Study, outlining two schedule options that differ in overall duration, timing of traffic data collection, and opportunities for public engagement. Jennifer McCoy of Bolton & Menk explained the study process and overall project approach. The council also discussed forming a joint task force with the school district and gathering input from the school administration. 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 McKenzie, to adjourn at 07:11 PM. Vote on Motion 4-0. Motion carried. Shelby Hagan, City Clerk ATTEST: Doug Elrod, Mayor March 11 2026 LIOW0471589