Jan 6, 2026

City Council · 30 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Boddy, Cacciatore, Montgomery, Croll, Rozendaal · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (3): agenda. Full minutes for the whole Jan 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVE AGENDAPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 2City Council Meeting Minutes - December 16, 2025Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.

• Vote 3Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -December 22, 2025Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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.

• Vote 4Mayor Andeweg noted that the public hearing was continued from the December 16, 2025 meetingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 5Approve Resolution 317-2025: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Public Library Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6Approve Resolution 318-2025: Making award of contract to Burkett Construction, in the amount of $306,631 for the Public Library Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · $306,631 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 7Approve Resolution 319-2025: Approving a contract with Burkett Construction, for the Public Library Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 8Mayor Andeweg noted that the public hearing was continued from the December 16, 2025 meetingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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.

• Vote 9Approve Resolution 314-2025: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Fire Station #42 Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 10Approve Resolution 315-2025: Making award of contract to GTG Construction, in the amount of $214,000 for the Fire Station #42 Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · $214,000 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 11Approve Resolution 316-2025: Approving a contract with GTG Construction, for the Fire Station #42 Interior Renovations ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 12Public Hearing - 2026-2031+ Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the CIP had been completed as required by State law and asked if…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 13Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 14Approve 2026-2031+ Capital Improvements Program (CIP)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  What this means: Capital improvement plan. A multi-year list of planned big projects, such as streets, buildings and equipment, with estimated costs. Projects on it still need their own approvals.

• Vote 15Public Hearing - Preliminary Assessment - 142nd Street Paving Project – Meredith Drive to Waterford Road Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the Resolution of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 16Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 17Approve Resolution 011-2026: With Respect to the Adoption of the Resolution of Necessity Proposed for the 142nd Street Paving Project - Meredith Drive to Waterford RoadPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 18Approve Resolution 012-2026: Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Notice to Bidders on the 142nd Street Paving Project - Meredith…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 19Approve Resolution 013-2026: Ordering construction of the 142nd Street Paving Project - Meredith Drive to Waterford Road.; establishing February 3, 2026, as a public hearing on…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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.

• Vote 20Establish Public Hearing - Electric Franchise with MidAmerican Energy CompanyPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 21Establish Public Hearing - Natural Gas Franchise with MidAmerican Energy CompanyPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 22Establish Public Hearing - Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, Update - Phase One Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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.

• Vote 23Establish Public Hearing - 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  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.

• Vote 24Establish Public Hearing - 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements - Meredith Drive to Townsend AvenuePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  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.

• Vote 25Establish Public Hearing - 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 1Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  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.

• Vote 26Establish Public Hearing - 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 2Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  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.

• Vote 27Establish Public Hearing - Douglas Avenue Urbanization - Plantings - Patricia Drive to 111th Street ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  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.

• Vote 28PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Walnut Hills Elementary 2026 Site Improvements” Site Plan No. 012-2003- 16. Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 29Custodial Services Contract Extension- Enclosed Park Shelters, Open Air Shelters and Outside RestroomsPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 30Professional Service Agreement - Walnut Creek Regional Park Splash Pad Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · $40,500 · Minutes, p. 8