City staff and Confluence presented a 10‑year retail and entertainment market study projecting demand for general retail and identifying entertainment opportunities for Grimes, while cautioning that incentives and density requirements make some concepts difficult to attract.

Mike McCoy, CEO of Metro Waste Authority, told the Grimes City Council that lithium batteries are a growing fire risk and highlighted Authority programs that keep local rates low — including hazardous-waste and battery drop-offs, recycling education and regional transfer stations.

The Grimes City Council adopted ordinance A12 on May 26, imposing a 3% franchise fee on specified utilities to fund public safety. The measure is expected to generate about $700,000 a year; councilmember Johansen voted no.

On first consideration the Grimes City Council voted to advance an ordinance imposing a 3% franchise fee on electricity and natural‑gas sales to fund public safety positions; Councilmember Johansen cast the lone 'no' vote. Residents questioned impacts on nonprofits, solar customers and businesses.

The council approved Resolution 04-3126 authorizing the sale of $14,690,000 in general-obligation bonds; staff reported Hilltop Securities (Dallas) won the bid at a true-interest cost of about 3.4489%, and proceeds will finance city infrastructure and facility projects.