Board of Supervisors - Open Sessions - July 28, 2206

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session meeting on July 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of amendments to the Hartland Ridge urban renewal area plan, increasing the plan's budget from $4 million to $5 million to support public infrastructure improvements. The board authorized signing an engagement letter with Dorsey Whitney LLP for legal services related to establishing the Pioneer Meadows Urban Renewal Area and TIF District, with legal fees expected up to $10,000, half of which will be paid by the developer. Additionally, the board approved a 2080 agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for private well permitting, formalizing county and state roles. A significant IT procurement discussion focused on replacing the county's virtualization software from VMware to Proxmox due to rising VMware costs, with three funding options presented; the board agreed to hold a capital planning study session before proceeding. The board also approved a federal aid agreement for a $1.1 million bridge improvement project under the Competitive Highway Bridge Program, with Pottawattamie County acting as lead administrator for a multi-county grant bundle. Finally, the board appointed a risk management staff member as ADA coordinator to handle facility accessibility requests. Motions to approve contracts, agreements, and resolutions were passed by unanimous votes throughout the meeting.