Jan 20, 2026

City Council · 38 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 (7): agenda. Full minutes for the whole Jan 20, 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 - January 6, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 3City Council Lunch and Learn Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

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

• Vote 4Consent agenda (13 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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.

  13 consent items

  1. Approve Bill Lists - January 8, 2026 and January 15, 2026
  2. Approve Financial Statements - December 2025
  3. Approve Business Licenses
  4. Approve Resolution 029-2026: Certifying Population of Recently Annexed Property · Full page →
  5. Approve Resolution 022-2026: 28E Agreement - Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine and Vapor Product Enforcement
  6. Approve Resolution 027-2026: Partial Release of Retainage - Meredith Drive and 121st Street Preservations
  7. Approve Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Policy 2026 & Iowa Storm Water Management Manual (ISWMM)
  8. Approve FY2026-2027 Stormwater Grant Program
  9. Approve Acceptance of Public Improvements
  10. Reaffirm Membership - Metropolitan Coalition
  11. Receive Civil Service Minutes - January 15, 2026
  12. Receive Building Permit Report - December 2025
  13. Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -January 12, 2026
• Vote 5Public Hearing - Electric Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the electric franchise had been completed as required by…Passed 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 6Close the public hearingPassed 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 7Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 8Public Hearing - Natural Gas Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the natural gas franchise had been completed as required…Passed 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 9Close the public hearingPassed 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 10Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 11Public Hearing - Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, Update - Phase One Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the municipal code updates had been completed…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 12Close the public hearingPassed 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 13Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 14Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Amending Title 1, Chapter 10: General Provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 15Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Title 1, Chapter 11: Municipal Infractions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 16Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Title 3, Chapter 30: Operating Procedures of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 17Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-07: Amending Title 3, Chapter 31: Administration of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 18Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08: Amending Title 3, Chapter 32: Boards and Commissions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 19Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-09: Amending Title3, Chapter 33: Police Department of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 20Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-10: Amending Title 3, Chapter 34: Fire EMS Department of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 21Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-11: Amending Title 3, Chapter 35: Finances of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 22Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Title 3, Chapter 36: Taxation of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 23Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-13: Amending Title 15, Chapter 160: Zoning of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 24Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the PUD had been completed as required by State law and asked if there were any objections, written or oral, to the form of the…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.

• Vote 25Close the public hearingPassed 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 26Item title not in the recordPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →
• Vote 27Public Hearing - "10841 Douglas Avenue" Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning from “C-H” Highway Commercial District to “P.U.D.” Planned Unit Development District,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 28Close the public hearingPassed 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 29Approve the amendment to the Comprehensive PlanPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7
• Vote 30Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-14: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B) of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, to rezone the "10841…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 31Establish Public Hearing - Bohrofen Property Application for Voluntary AnnexationPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 32Establish Public Hearing - NW Urbandale Drive Preservation 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 33Establish Public Hearing - 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 3Passed 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 34PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 "Waterford Way Townhomes Plat 2" Final Plat (147th Street and Waterford Road)Passed 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 35Approve the "Hy-Vee Nitrogen Tank" Site Plan No. 012-1989-03.02, subject to conditionsPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →

  What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

• Vote 36EMS Billing Services Agreement - Physician's Claim's Company (PCC)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Vote 37Services Agreement - Portable RestroomsPassed 5–0 · $34,253.85 · Minutes, p. 9
• Vote 38Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) regarding pending litigationPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 9