Urbandale City Council
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- Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 1-4020 121st Street
- Correspondence Concerning Local Control to Urbandale's State Senators and Representatives
- Metro Ice Facility - Establish Public Hearing to Convey Real Property and Consideration of a Short-Term Use A…
- Authorizing execution of a short-term use agreement, subject to receipt of the required liability insurance c…
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Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 "Magnolia Heights Plat 8" Final Plat (155th Place and Walnut…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: “Best Manor Business Center” Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Master Plan, Outlot Y…
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Oakwood Haven Townhomes” Preliminary Plat and Site Plan No.…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 6.1 “Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing – Building Addition” Site…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: City Council Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2026
What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 223-2026: Authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Urbandale: Special Election - General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (Police Department) a…
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading - Ordinance 2026-25: "ESA Hotel" PUD Master Plan Modification
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 7.1 “Magnolia Heights Plat 10” Final Plat (150th Street and Coyote…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Waterford Road
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 "Enclave Apartments" Site Plan No. 012-2026-04.00 (10841 Douglas…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: City Council Lunch and Learn Meeting Minutes -June 9, 2026
What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.
Urbandale: Substantial Modification to amend the "ESA Hotel" Planned Unit Development Master Plan, Case…
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Biltmore West 2026” Preliminary Plat (184th Street and Meredith…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 168-2026: Population Certification - Recently Annexed Property
What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Sunflower Estates Plat 1” Preliminary Plat (15905-16011 Douglas…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-19 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-20 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-21 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-22 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 162-2026: Establish Public Hearing - Extended Stay a private individual…
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: Receive Firefighter
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Metro Ice” Rezoning from “R-1S” Suburban Density Single-Family…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Approve Third and Final Reading - Ordinance 2026-18: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-19 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.02…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-20 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.04…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-21 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.62…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-22 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.63…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: “Colby Woods – Lots 75, 76, and 77 in Corrected Plat of Colby Woods Plat 8" - Amendment to the…
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Urbandale: “Metro Ice” Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning from “R-1S” Suburban Density…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: “ESA Hotel” Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Amendment to the Planned Unit Development…
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Kading Office Addition” Site Plan No. 012-2026-03.00 (7008…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Approve Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-18: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B)…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 133-2026: Citywide Fee and Fine Schedule
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 140-2026: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application - Hubbell Realty Company…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Urbandale: “Twin Eagles” Amendments to the Planned Unit Development Master Plan, Case No.…
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Urbandale: “Day’s Run West – Lots 2 and 3, The Square at Days Run Plat 1” – Amendments to the Planned…
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Urbandale: Amend Chapter 160 Zoning Code – Section 160.67 “Mobile Food Units” (Case No. 010-2026-03.01)
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Amend various sections of the Chapter 160: Zoning Ordinance including Section 160.02:…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 'Pepsi Ambient Storage Addition' Site Plan No. 012-1988-23.06…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: 1 2026 Series A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Bid Tab
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Urbandale: “Timberline
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Des Moines Christian
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: 1 2026A Series A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Urbandale: Proposed Property
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 123-2026: Authorizing Consent for Rezoning of Property at 5100 72nd Street
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Voluntary Annexation of the Bohrofen Property (Southwest Corner of Meadow Drive and 142nd…
What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Magnolia Heights Plat 12 Townhomes” Site Plan No. 012-2026-01.00…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: 1 "Hilton Property" Rezoning from “A-1” Agricultural Reserve District to “PUD” Planned Unit…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Purchase - Concrete
Urbandale: Consent agenda (14 items, approved in one vote)
What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.
Urbandale: Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the amendment and rezoning had been…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “a private individual – Accessory Building” Site Plan No.…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Engineering Services Agreement - Hickman Road Trail from 100th Street to 111th Street
Urbandale: Establish Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: Establish Public Hearing - General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Series 2026A
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-01: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-02: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-09: Amending Title3, Chapter 33: Police…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-10: Amending Title 3, Chapter 34: Fire EMS…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Title 3, Chapter 36: Taxation of the…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-13: Amending Title 15, Chapter 160: Zoning of the…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-14: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section…
What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.
Urbandale: Professional Services Agreement – Downtown Zoning Ordinance & Streetscape Plan
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Approve Resolution 029-2026: Certifying Population of Recently Annexed Property
What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.
Urbandale: Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the PUD had been completed as required by…
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Urbandale: "10841 Douglas Avenue" Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning from “C-H” Highway…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Establish Public Hearing - Bohrofen Property Application for Voluntary Annexation
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 "Waterford Way Townhomes Plat 2" Final Plat (147th Street and…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
Urbandale: Establish Public Hearing - Electric Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: Establish Public Hearing - Natural Gas Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Urbandale: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Walnut Hills Elementary 2026 Site Improvements” Site Plan No.…
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
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- Robert AndewegMayorbandeweg@urbandale.org
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- Amy CrollCouncilacroll@urbandale.org
- Blake RozendaalCouncilbrozendaal@urbandale.org
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