# November 3, 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Part 2

Dallas County, Iowa Board of Supervisors regular meeting, November 3, 2026 (Part 2): West Des Moines officials presented proposed annexations for the Trail West and Prairie Fire development areas, along with urban renewal plans and tax increment financing (TIF) ordinances. Trail West is a conceptual, 12-to-15-year development of about 2,200 housing units, with an estimated construction value exceeding $1.3 billion; the city anticipates constructing key roads as the area develops. For Prairie Fire, the city described a proposed TIF arrangement that would reimburse developers, up to a capped amount, for installing public water and sewer infrastructure. Officials said they hoped to establish the urban renewal areas and TIF ordinances by year-end to preserve access to the school foundation levy under current law. They clarified that the proposal would not impose a financial obligation on the county; city incentives would fund the proposed assistance.

The supervisors took no vote on the annexation, urban renewal, or TIF proposals. Board members requested a complete package and further attorney review, particularly of draft 28E agreements covering road maintenance, jurisdiction transfers, liability, and traffic enforcement. The agreements were not finalized, and the board expected the matter to return for further discussion. West Des Moines planned to set public hearing dates for the urban renewal plans at its November 16 council meeting. No contract award or procurement decision was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [November 3, 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7LZHIWs3FM) - Dallas County Iowa