City Council Meeting - July 20, 2026

The City Council meeting of West Des Moines, Iowa, held on July 20, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the establishment and approval of the Grand Experience Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District ordinance, which passed unanimously, setting the framework for future economic development projects with subsequent traffic and noise studies planned. The council also approved plat surveys for parcels at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and South 88th Street, with standard conditions related to public improvements and storm sewer easements. Additionally, the council approved a major site plan modification for the installation of solar canopies at the Wells Fargo campus, signaling investment in sustainable infrastructure. Public hearings addressed amendments to development agreements and conveyance of electric easements to Mid-American Energy Company, with resolutions approved without opposition. The meeting featured a workshop on historic West Des Moines design guidelines, focusing on creating enforceable regulations for the Valley Junction Historic Business District through historic and compatibility overlays to protect significant buildings while balancing administrative burden. No votes were taken on this workshop, but council members expressed support for the direction. Other agenda items included amendments to city code related to non-discrimination policies and traffic code updates. The meeting also featured citizen input on community safety and infrastructure concerns, but no direct procurement decisions arose from those discussions.