Perry authorized acceptance of an FAA grant totaling $1,510,500 (local share 5% — $79,500) to complete a 1,500‑foot parallel taxiway extension at the municipal airport and discussed timing and contractor coordination.

After a lengthy presentation on capabilities, costs and fundraising, the Perry City Council approved grant requests and a service agreement template to stand up a city K‑9 unit and begin handler training this summer.

City architects presented a roughly $3.2 million renovation plan for the McCreary Center pool and spa, including new filtration, HVAC/dehumidification, tile and deck replacement and a spa rebuild; council approved professional-services amendments while discussing a bond-funded financing plan and impacts on local swim programs.

Council approved the consent agenda, Sumas Avenue contract award, two pool professional-services amendments, pay application No. 7 for downtown work, a library reappointment, a 28E for license-plate readers, a recreation job update, operational and debt-service transfers, and advanced an amendment to solid-waste collection ordinance (third reading passed) while holding a first reading of sewer rate increases.

After a public hearing, the council awarded the Sumas Avenue improvement project to McNich Corporation, citing a tight competitive bid field; the contract includes a fast timeline for sanitary water service to JBS by Oct. 1 and final completion by July 2027, funded by a RISE grant and bond issue.

Council approved a 28E agreement allowing Dallas County Sheriff's Office to install and maintain solar-powered license-plate-reader cameras in Perry right-of-way at no cost to the city; Chief Archer said similar systems helped locate a suspect in another state, while council discussed privacy and state-level restrictions.

A Greater Des Moines Partnership delegation described regional investment levels, recruitment and workforce initiatives and said it will open a satellite career program in Perry; staff invited city participation in federal/state policy planning and regional marketing efforts.

Council authorized acceptance of RISE grant funding for a Sumas Court project and a Highway 141 (Willis Avenue) roundabout with a total project budget shown as $7,006,203; council also ordered bids for Sumas Avenue work and approved a downtown pay application to TK Concrete.

Council approved multiple resolutions and motions including contract awards, design agreements, easements, appointments and hearings; this roundup lists each action and outcome with roll-call results.

Council approved awarding the 1,500-foot parallel taxiway extension to the apparent low bidder and authorized submission of an Airport Improvement Program application; award is contingent on grant programming and contract execution.

Council set a May 4 public hearing for a CDBG housing roof replacement application to IEDA, heard a program update reporting dozens of applicants, and approved several required CDBG resolutions including procurement policies, affirmative fair housing, code of conduct, equal opportunity, prohibition on excessive force, and an anti-displacement/relocation plan.

Iowa DOT’s move to a roundabout for the 141 and Willis Avenue intersection increased the city’s share under the RISE grant by $450,700. City staff said DOT staff have reviewed cost opinions and Perry expects the DOT Commission to consider final approval in May.

Residents and swim program leaders urged Perry City Council to prioritize a full pool renovation and a single extended closure to avoid season disruptions. Council approved professional services agreements for filtration and ceiling design and heard a consultant estimate a roughly $5 million renovation, with $2 million targeted initially.