Johnston City Council meeting, Monday, March 2, 2026.

The Johnston City Council meeting on March 2, 2026, included several key procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a site plan and preliminary plat for a new retail development at 5445 West Parkway, including considerations for zoning, landscaping, parking, and architectural compliance. They also approved the final plat for the West Park subdivision. Additionally, the council considered and approved seed funding of $20,000 from the city's hotel motel fund to support the new community-based nonprofit Johnson Green Days, Inc., which will organize the annual Green Days Festival. The meeting also included approval of claims totaling approximately $2.7 million. Updates from Bravo Greater Des Moines highlighted regional arts and culture funding, emphasizing the importance of continued investment to support local nonprofits and community engagement. The council also passed amendments to align local tobacco and nicotine product regulations with recent state legislative changes.