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These are the meeting agendas and minutes from the Des Moines City Council regular meetings held in May and June 2012, covering municipal business such as budget discussions, grant applications, summer events planning, and new ordinances related to public safety. Items discussed include a hitchhiking ordinance aimed at reducing prostitution, a multifamily tax exemption reconsideration, infrastructure projects like the Redondo Heights culvert replacement, and participation in the Seattle Southside Tourism Development Authority. No agenda items specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy or related aviation concerns.

This is the agenda for the May 17, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Des Moines City Council, covering consent calendar items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, a grant application for the Barnes Creek Trail Project, and authorization for four summer community events. The council also addressed the city's potential role as a supporting city in the Seattle Southside Tourism Promotion Area, along with new business items including an inspection and permitting process review and the Redondo Heights Pipe Replacement Project.

Minutes from the April 26, 2012 Des Moines City Council regular meeting cover a range of local government actions, including approval of over $1.2 million in vouchers and payroll, a partnership resolution with the City of SeaTac for 28th/24th Avenue South corridor improvements, and the repeal of the City's Building Sound Code (DMMC 14.08.180–14.08.440). The council also began a policy discussion on Institutional Campus Zoning, with public comments calling for the Marina to be exempted from the proposed policy. While not centered on Sea-Tac Airport noise, the meeting addressed adjacent infrastructure and zoning matters relevant to the broader South King County region.

This is the agenda and minutes from the Des Moines City Council regular meeting held on April 26, 2012, covering routine city business including approval of vouchers, amendments to council rules, and field maintenance equipment purchases. Of regional relevance, the council considered Draft Resolution No. 12-050 affirming a partnership with the City of SeaTac regarding improvements to the 28th/24th Avenue South corridor. The meeting also addressed an institutional campus zoning policy discussion and a mayoral appointment to the Human Services Advisory Committee.

Minutes from the Des Moines City Council regular meeting held on March 22, 2012, covering routine municipal business including approval of vouchers totaling over $1 million, right-of-way acquisitions for transportation projects, and a culvert replacement contract award. The council also heard a presentation on the Healthy Des Moines public health initiative and took a first reading on a bond refinancing ordinance expected to save the city approximately $20,000 annually in interest and debt service costs.

The Des Moines City Council held a retreat on March 10, 2012, to review and prioritize the city's top goals for the year, with 'Protect people and property' and 'Improve economic stability' ranking highest. Council members used a dot-voting exercise to rank ten goals, and department heads began presenting how their departments support those goals, though time ran out before all presentations could be completed. Note: this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, but may be relevant as context for broader Des Moines city planning priorities.

This document contains the agenda for the Des Moines City Council regular meeting on January 26, 2012, including consent calendar items, new business items, and administrative reports. It also includes minutes from the previous meeting on January 5, 2012, which featured the swearing in of council members and election of mayor and mayor pro-tem.