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Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Polk County Board Of Supervisors Board Of Supervisors Meeting
The board meeting covered several key items, including a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month, a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget amendment, and the approval of a zoning map amendment for a residential district. Additionally, the board discussed the Sleepy Hollow project, authorized various resolutions for infrastructure and wetland projects, approved a special alcohol license, and reviewed professional service agreements, including one for environmental master planning at an entertainment district.
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The commission conducted a public hearing regarding a rezoning petition for approximately 1.85 acres located at 6540 NE 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill. The request involved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a Polk County Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify the property from Urban Fringe Overlay to Neighborhood Commercial and from Rural Residential to Neighborhood Business. Following a staff report and consideration of public notices, the commission approved the requested amendments. Additionally, the commission received updates from the Zoning Administrator on an upcoming agenda item and the status of the Godwin rezoning, and briefly discussed the potential for adjusting future meeting times.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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District 5 Disability Access Point (DAP) Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The Council reviewed staffing updates for Community Support Advocates, including turnover, new hires, and the implementation of the SOAR initiative. The meeting covered quarterly program metrics and a success story regarding a client's transition. Key agenda items included a presentation on childcare resources through the Child Care Resource and Referral organization, discussions on improving outreach strategies to school districts and the medical community, plans for recruiting new Advisory Council members to fill vacancies, and an update on the status of the Hope and Opportunity In Many Environments project.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Polk County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The board addressed numerous resolutions and administrative items, including authorizing various easements and property dispositions, such as the disposition of county interests in specific vacant lots and sidewalk/construction easements. Significant business included the approval of liquor license renewals, the Sycamore Ridge Master Plan, and various shared service agreements with local municipalities. Additionally, the board acted on funding applications, including the Iowa Clean Air Achievement Program and U.S. Department of Justice grants for drug enforcement and forensic consulting. A public comment period highlighted the importance of investments in community health infrastructure, specifically the Grace Woods Recovery Center.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
