7-13-26 City Council

The City Council meeting of Des Moines held on July 13, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key items included the authorization of a lease purchase agreement with Ziggler, Inc. for a tractor with boom mower not to exceed $88,875, and a lease agreement with Industrial Scientific for atmospheric monitoring devices and services for the Public Works Department, with a contract value not to exceed $35,000 over four years. The council also approved the conveyance of city-owned municipal housing agency property and considered an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2026 funding related to housing obstacles. Additionally, the council discussed personnel compensation policies, including retention bonuses and longevity pay for city management, with motions passed to continue review and maintain current compensation structures. Other agenda items involved zoning and municipal code amendments, with motions carried accordingly. Public comments addressed urban planning concerns, particularly regarding downtown development and drive-through business restrictions.