City Council Meeting - June 01, 2026

The City Council meeting of West Des Moines, Iowa, held on June 1, 2026, included significant discussions on procurement and contract matters, notably the approval of a contract with CityTech for code compliance camera technology. Public concerns were raised about privacy, data ownership, and transparency related to the CityTech contract, with detailed debate on the contract's terms and data handling. Legal staff and council members defended the contract's provisions, emphasizing negotiated protections and the contract's role in proactive community compliance enforcement. The council approved the contract with a 4-1 vote, allowing for reconsideration within two meetings if needed. Additionally, the council approved several development-related resolutions and ordinances, including preliminary plats for residential developments, site plan modifications for Dowling Catholic High School, and amendments to traffic and police codes. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to a workshop on proposed residential zoning code amendments aimed at increasing housing affordability and supply by adjusting lot sizes, setbacks, accessory structure regulations, and other zoning standards. The workshop highlighted the need to balance development flexibility with neighborhood character and infrastructure considerations, with plans for further outreach to developers and home builders before finalizing code changes. No immediate procurement actions were taken in the workshop, but the discussions indicate future regulatory changes that could impact residential development procurement and construction activities.