Polk County Board of Supervisors Meeting (10/20/26)

The Polk County Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting on October 20, 2026, included several infrastructure and funding actions. Following public hearings, the board approved plans, specifications, contract forms, and estimated costs for the Nelian and Terrace Hills wetland projects. It also approved a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for design and safety analysis at the intersection of Northeast 94th Avenue and Northeast 56th Street. Other approved items included an agreement with Impact Community Action Partnership, grant applications for the county’s Emergency Home Repair and Weatherization programs, and community development and sponsorship awards. The board also approved funding for Catch Des Moines to sponsor the Iowa Fields of Thunder Air Show in May 2027.

The board approved a letter of intent with Sonar Development Partners for the sale of the Cherry Street parking lot, and approved other listed resolutions by roll-call votes; the recorded votes on the grouped items were unanimous. No budget actions were reported. A public commenter raised concerns about county spending on outside legal fees, but no related action was taken; the board also entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy and reported that it took no action afterward.