2021 City Council Recaps

12/20/21 City Council Meeting Recap 

  • Approved audio-visual upgrades to Council Chambers
  • Discussed Citibot subscription agreement
  • Approved pay request No. 16 - University Avenue Improvements Project
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-50 - A Resolution appointing Mayor Mike Jones and Councilmember Michael Libbie to represent the City of Windsor Heights to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
  • Approved of Resolution No. 2021-51 - A Resolution selecting Councilmembers Joseph Jones and to serve as commissioner and Councilmember Lauren Campbell to serve as alternate for the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART)
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-52 - A Resolution Approving Councilmember Susan Skeries to serve as Metro Waste Authority Primary Board and Councilmember Threase Harms to serve as Alternate Board Appointments
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021- 53 - A Resolution recognizing Councilmember Michael Loffredo for his years of service to the citizens of Windsor Heights, Iowa
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-54 - A Resolution recognizing Mayor Dave Burgess for his years of service to the citizens of Windsor Heights, Iowa

12/6/21 City Council Meeting Recap 

  • Accepted the flood study from JEO Consulting and set a Work Session for 1/18/22
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-45 - A Resolution updating the guidelines, policies and fees for the Windsor Heights Community Center 
  • Approved of Resolution No. 2021-46 - A Resolution updating the Community Center retainage percentage for improvements 
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-47 - A Resolution approving an updated fee schedule for the City of Windsor Heights, Iowa
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-48 - A Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-06 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.02 - voting precincts
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-49 - A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on Voting Precinct Maps 
  • Approved 2022 health and benefit renewals 
  • Approved Pay Request No. 16 - College Drive Improvements Project 
  • Approved Pay Request No. 17 - 2020 Street Improvements Project (69th and Allison)

11/15/21 City Council Meeting Recap 

  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-42 - A Resolution approving fiscal year 2021 balance transfers for the City of Windsor Heights, Iowa
  • Council came to the consensus to not take action on the resident request at 1201 64th Street.
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-43 - A Resolution authorizing intergovernmental transfer of public funds agreement between the Iowa Department of Human Services and the City of Windsor Heights 
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-44 - A Resolution to appoint a member and alternate member(s) to the Polk County 911 Service Board 
  • Approved Pay Request No. 15 - University Avenue Improvements Project

11/1/21 City Council Meeting Recap 

  • Discussed sidewalk issue at 1201 64th Street and referred the issue to the public works committee” Approved Resolution No. 2021-41 - a resolution approving the street finance report 
  • Approved TIF Debt Certification Report 
  • Approved the Urban Renewal Report 
  • Approved Pay Request No. 15 - College Drive Improvements Project 
  • Approved Pay Request No. 16 -2020 Streets Improvements Project (69th Street and Allison Avenue)

10/18/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on proposed development agreement with Charles I. Colby and Ruth Colby National Development Trust  
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-39 - a resolution approving development agreement with Charles I. Colby and Ruth Colby National Development Trust, authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment of the agreement 
  • Approved pay request No. 14 - University Avenue Improvements Project 
  • Approved of Windsor Heights Chamber Community Events Center fee waiver request

10/4/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on proposed amendment to the Windsor Heights Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Click here to review the next steps in the Aldi project.
  • Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Windsor Heights Consolidated Urban Renewal Area
  • Approved setting a date for a meeting at which it is proposed to approve a development agreement With Charles I. Colby and Ruth Colby National Development Trust, including annual appropriation of tax increment payments
  • Reviewed 69th Street traffic calming options
  • Consideration of request to modify driveway and sidewalk from Mr. Dan Bredbeck
  • Approved Change Order No. 20 - University Avenue Improvements Project
  • Approved Pay Request No. 13 - University Avenue Improvements Project
  • Approved lease amendment extending lease for the radio tower owned by RACOM at the Public Safety Facility through December 31, 2045, contingent upon the Polk County Board of Supervisors approving termination of the current 28E and waiving fees
  • Approved a resolution in support of a Solar Group Buy in Windsor Heights

9/20/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Approved Third Amendment to Land Purchase Agreement 
  • Approved Memorandum of Understanding for the Central Iowa Code Consortium (CICC) 
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-35 - A Resolution By the Windsor Heights City Council Requesting an Amendment to the Polk County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 
  • Approved Flood Insurance Renewal 
  • Approved Pay Requests and received project updates on College Drive Improvements, and 2020 Streets Improvements (69th and Allison Avenue)

9/7/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-33 Naming City Depositories and Deposit Limits
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-34 Setting a Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Windsor Heights Consolidated Renewal Area – Aldi Development
  • Approved the hire of Fire Captain Blake Boyle 
  • Approved the purchase of extraction equipment for the Windsor Heights Fire Department
  • Approved the purchase of body worn cameras for the Windsor Heights Police Department
  • Approved University Avenue Change Order No. 18

8/16/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Approved City Administrator Performance Evaluation Instrument
  • Approved Liquor License for Super Quick Mart
  • Approved Pay Requests and received project updates on University Avenue Improvements, College Drive Improvements, and 2020 Streets Improvements (69th and Allison Avenue)
  • Discussed COVID-19 Facility Protocols – came to the consensus to recommend masking in public facilities and wait on future guidance from the CDC  

8/2/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Adopted Ordinance No. 21-05 – removing animal impound fees
  • Passed Resolution No. 2021-32 – A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act through H.R. 1315 under certain terms and conditions and establishing the American Rescue Plan Fund

7/19/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on a site plan request from HyVee for installation of Isles Online kiosks
  • Approved the site plan for HyVee Isles Online
  • Held a public hearing on Ordinance No. 21-05 amending City Code Chapter 55 related to animal impound fees
  • Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-05
  • Deferred any action on a cost share request for a private sewer line replacement 
  • Approved Keltek Bid for Public Safety vehicle modems to facilitate Westcom connectivity 
  • Approved the Emergency Action Plan
  • Approved University Avenue Change Orders #9A and #9B related to fiber optic interconnects for signal upgrades and future connectivity to 73rd Street
  • Discussed City Administrator Evaluation Process
  • Approved pay requests for College Drive Improvements, 2020 Streets Improvements Project (Allison and 69th Streets), and University Avenue

6/21/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Approved updates to the Safe Building Agreement (logo and Tax ID)
  • Approved second addendum to the purchase agreement with Casey’s Marketing Company
  • Approved 5 Year maintenance agreement between the City and the Iowa DOT
  • Approved FY 2021-2022 tobacco permits
  • Approved cancellation of the Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Regular City Council meeting
  • Approved a resolution setting non-union employee pay ranges
  • Approved a 28E agreement with Central Iowa Water Trails
  • Approved participation in the Des Moines Partnership DMDC event
  • Approved a letter of support for the WH Police to embark on a new project to support peer intervention by police officers in high stress situations  called ABLE “Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement.”
  • Approved pay requests for University Avenue, College Drive, Allison Avenue, and 69th Street
  • Approved a resolution setting a public hearing for July 19, 2021 for a site plan review for Hy-Vee Isles On-line
  • Approved a resolution setting a public hearing for July 19, 2021 for amendments to Windsor Heights City Code Chapter 55 related to impound fees

6/7/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
  • Adopted a resolution approving the budget amendment
  • Adopted a resolution approving fiscal year 2021 budget amendment balance transfers
  • Adopted a resolution approving fiscal year-end balance transfers
  • Approved a contract with J&K Contracting to reconstruct storm intakes on the 7100 block of Del Matro
  • Approved a change order for the College Drive Improvements Project for sidewalk repair at 7804 College Dr. 
  • Approved an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Iowa Grade Crossing Repair Fund – 73rd St. railroad crossing improvement cost share
  • Adopted a resolution establishing the non-union employee compensation and performance evaluation program
  • Approved non-union employee compensation for fiscal year 2021-2022

5/17/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Adopted Ordinance No. 21-03 – Amending Chapter 174.08 of the Windsor Heights Code relating to parking for personal and recreational vehicles
  • Adopted Ordinance No. 21-04 – Amending Chapter 97.01 of the Windsor Heights Code relating to stormwater – sump pump connections
  • Approved 28E and Memorandum of Understanding transitioning the City of Windsor Heights to the Westcom 9-1-1 dispatching system
  • Approved purchase of a Kubota RTV-1100 from Capital City Equipment for use in the parks and on the trails
  • Approved pay requests for College Drive Improvements, 2020 Streets Improvements (Allison and 69th), and University Avenue
  • Set a public hearing for the FY 20-21 Budget Amendment for June 7, 2021, at 6:00 PM
  • Adopted the City of Windsor Heights Employee Compensation Philosophy
  • Waived Pavilion fees for the Franklin Avenue Library for summer arts and science events

5/3/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held public hearings and approved first readings of Ordinance No. 21-03 (Parking for Personal and Recreational Vehicles) and Ordinance No. 21-04 (Sump Pump Connections
  • Approved the receipt and file of the North Walnut Creek Bank Stabilization Study from Bolton & Menk
  • Approved an agreement for a flood reduction and resiliency analysis with JEO Consulting
  • Approved a resolution setting a public hearing on 5/17 for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget amendment
  • Held a council work session on employee compensation

4/19/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Flood mitigation analysis options presented to council by JEO Consulting Group
  • Approved a resolution requesting funding from the Federal Member Directed Funding Program for the partial funding of 73rd Street
  • Approved 73rd Street pavement marking between University and Center Streets
  • Approved a 28E agreement between the City and West Des Moines Community Schools for cost-sharing of a center turn lane on 73rd Street in front of Clive Learning Academy
  • Approved project pay requests for Allison Ave, College Dr, and University Ave.
  • Approved a resolution setting a public hearing for ordinance revisions relating to parking for personal and recreational vehicles
  • Approved a resolution setting a public hearing for ordinance revisions relating to stormwater (sump pump connections)
  • Approved a project agreement for digital document management through Laserfiche

4/5/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on City-owned land sale to Casey’s
  • Passed a resolution authorizing the sale of City-owned land to Casey’s
  • Heard from Central Iowa Water Trails on plans to enhance water quality and access throughout the Des Moines Metro
  • Approved an agreement between the City and the Metro Area Firefighters & EMS for a three-year union contract
  • Discussed additional restoration options Allison Avenue, 69th Street, and College Drive
  • Approved an agreement with Aureon Technology to setup, install and act as the City’s Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
  • Approved a resolution waiving park fees for Walnut Creek Church Mission to the City and for the Windsor Heights Chamber
  • Approved a resolution authorizing the City to apply for Federal Community Project grant funds for 73rd Street
  • Discussed sump pump issues on Allison Ave
  • Held a council work session on compensation studies for non-union public safety, public works, and administration positions

3/15/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
  • Passed Resolution No. 2021-09 – A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
  • Held a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
  • Tabled Resolution No. 2021-10 – A Resolution Approving the Capital Improvements Plan to a future council work session
  • Tabled non-union public safety compensation study to a future council work session
  • Passed Resolution No. 2021-11 – A Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2021 Balance Transfer
  • Set a public hearing for April 5, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the sale of City land to Casey’s

3/1/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing on the Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Certain Levies
  • Passed Resolution No. 2021-06 – A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Certain Levies
  • Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
  • Set a public hearing for March 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
  • Reviewed the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
  • Set a public hearing for March 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
  • Set Saturday, July 3, 2021, for the annual fireworks show

2/15/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Adopted Ordinance No. 21-02 – An Ordinance Amending City Code related to Property Maintenance and Rental Housing Code
  • Heard from Peter Ronza of Pontifex Consulting Group LLC on the results of a compensation study for public safety employees
  • Approved 28E Agreement related to a jointly owned fire training tower between the City and the cities of Urbandale and Clive
  • Approved Resolution No. 2021-05 setting a public hearing for March 1st for the maximum property tax dollar levies for the City’s FY 21-22 Budget
  • Discussed forming a Special Events Committee
  • Held a Council Work Session on standard operating procedures (SOP)

2/1/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  • Held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-02  - An Ordinance amending the City Code related to Property Maintenance and Rental Housing Code
  • Approved and adopted Ordinance No. 20-01- An Ordinance amending City Code related to Animal Control and Protection
  • Approved resolutions naming the official newspaper and naming City depositories and deposit limits
  • Approved final payment to GovHR for City Administrator search
  • Approved and filed a resolution to delays on University Ave due to CenturyLink facilities in the project area
  • Tabled Dog Park parking lot design services
  • Approved edited job descriptions for public works and administration positions
  • Set a work session for February 15, 2021, for discussion of the Governing Body Rules of Procedure (SOP)

1/18/21 City Council Meeting Recap

  •  Held a public hearing on proposed changes to City Code Chapter 55 relating to Animal Control and Protection
  • Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 20-01 related to proposed changes to City Code Chapter 55 relating to Animal Control and Protection
  • Approved 28E Agreement with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) for animal shelter services
  • Approved Resolution No. 20-01 – Appling for matching funds from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the partial funding of the construction of Phase 1 of 73rd Street
  • Approved purchase of police fleet vehicle and upfitting at an estimated cost of $56,142.82
  • Approved Resolution No. 20-02 setting a time and place for a public hearing on Ordinance No. 21-02 amending Chapter 156 of the Windsor Heights Code of Ordinances relating to Property Maintenance and Rental Housing Code
  • Approved plat of survey at 6625 Washington Street
  • Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2020 PCC Patching Project
  • Approved Final Pay Request for 2020 PCC Patching Project
  • Approved Pay Request No. 9 for 2020 Streets Improvements Projects (College, Allison, and 69th Streets)  
  • Held a Council Work Session on job descriptions

1/4/21 - No Council Meeting