Feb 3, 2026
Decisions covered in full
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.
All votes
- APPROVE AGENDA
What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.
- City Council Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026
What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.
- City Council Special Meeting Minutes - January 30, 2026
What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.
- Consent agenda (24 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.
- Approve Bill Lists - January 22, 2026 and January 29, 2026
- Approve Business Licenses
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-01: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct,… · Full page →
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-02: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct,… · Full page →
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Amending Title 1, Chapter 10: General Provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Title 1, Chapter 11: Municipal Infractions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Title 3, Chapter 30: Operating Procedures of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-07: Amending Title 3, Chapter 31: Administration of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-08: Amending Title 3, Chapter 32: Boards and Commissions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-09: Amending Title3, Chapter 33: Police Department of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa · Full page →
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-10: Amending Title 3, Chapter 34: Fire EMS Department of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa · Full page →
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-11: Amending Title 3, Chapter 35: Finances of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Title 3, Chapter 36: Taxation of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa · Full page →
- Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-13: Amending Title 15, Chapter 160: Zoning of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa · Full page →
- Approve the Second 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… · Full page →
- Approve Resolution 034-2026: 28E Agreement Termination - Clive Aquatic Center Season Passes
- Approve Resolution 064-2026: Authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Clive for Clive Aquatic Center Season Passes
- Approve Resolution 065-2026: 28E Agreement- Alcohol Product Enforcement
- Approve Equipment Purchase – Skid Loader with Attachments
- Approve Special Event Request – 2026 Iowa Optimism Walk
- Approve Special Event Request – Lead DSM Youth Leadership Initiative Session
- Receive 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Summary Report - 2025
- Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - January 26, 2026
- Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the revenue purpose statement had been completed as required by State law and asked if there were any objections, written or…
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 032-2026: Adopting the Revenue Purpose Statement regarding the use of revenues from the proposed electric franchise fees, pursuant to Iowa Code § 364.2(4)(f)
What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.
- Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the revenue purpose statement had been completed as required by State law and asked if there were any objections, written or…
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 033-2026: Adopting the Revenue Purpose Statement regarding the use of revenues from the proposed natural gas franchise fees, pursuant to Iowa Code § 364.2(4)(f)
What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been completed as…
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.
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 038-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 039-2026: Making award of contract to HS Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $387,754.05 for the 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 040-2026: Approving a contract with HS Concrete, Inc., for the 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 055-2026: Closing Dennis Drive and 101st Street for construction as part of the 101st Street and Dennis Drive Preservation Project
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.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 1 Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been completed as required by State…
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.
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 044-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 1 Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 045-2026: Making award of contract to Brothers Cleaning Corporation DBA Brothers Concrete, in the amount of $670,060.13 for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 1…
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.
- Approve Resolution 046-2026: Approving contract with Brothers Cleaning Corporation DBA Brothers Concrete, for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 1 Project
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.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 2 Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been completed as required by State…
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.
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 047-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 2 Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 048-2026: Making award of contract to Brothers Cleaning Corporation DBA Brothers Concrete, in the amount of $1,102,677.16 for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase…
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.
- Approve Resolution 049-2026: Approving contract with Brothers Cleaning Corporation DBA Brothers Concrete, for the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 2 Project
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.
- Approve Resolution 056-2026: closing 78th Street for construction as part of the 2026 PCC Patch Program Phase 2 Project
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.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - Douglas Avenue Urbanization - Plantings - Patricia Drive to 111th Street Project Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the…
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.
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 041-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Douglas Avenue Urbanization - Plantings from Patricia Drive to 111th…
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.
- Approve Resolution 042-2026: Making award of contract to Country Landscapes, Inc., in the amount of $582,975.90 for the Douglas Avenue Urbanization - Plantings from Patricia…
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.
- Approve Resolution 043-2026: Approving a contract with Country Landscapes, Inc., for the Douglas Avenue Urbanization - Plantings from Patricia Drive to 111th Street project
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.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 142nd Street Paving Project – Meredith Drive to Waterford Road Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been…
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.
- Discussion included impact on apartment construction in the area. No
- Approve Resolution 050-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 142nd Street Paving Project – Meredith Drive to Waterford Road
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.
- Approve Resolution 051-2026: Making award of contract to Elder Corporation, in the amount of $5,560,000.00 for the 142nd Street Paving Project – Meredith Drive to Waterford Road
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.
- Approve Resolution 054-2026: Closing 142nd Street for construction as part of the 142nd Street Paving Project - Meredith Drive to Waterford Road
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.
- Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements - Meredith Drive to Townsend Avenue Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project…
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.
- Close the public hearing
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.
- Approve Resolution 035-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements project
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.
- Approve Resolution 036-2026: Making award of contract to Mainline Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,478,114.24 for the 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements project
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.
- Approve Resolution 037-2026: Approving contract with Mainline Construction, Inc., for the 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements project
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.
- Approve Resolution 057-2026: Closing Meredith Drive and 65th Street as part of the 65th Street Storm Sewer Improvements project
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.
- Establish Public Hearing - Development Agreement with The Enclave Apartments, LLC
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.
- Establish Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer Easement Vacation - "Timberline- Knapp, LLC" (13600 Block of Aurora Avenue), Case No. 014-2026-01.01
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.
- Establish Public Hearing - Northview Park Trail: Sylvan Ridge to Northview Park
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.
- Establish Public Hearing - Douglas Avenue Preservation - 111th Street to 121st Street
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.
- Professional Services Agreement – Downtown Zoning Ordinance & Streetscape Plan Motion: Montgomery
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.
- Professional Services Agreement - Downtown Branding System
- Bids - 2025 Traffic Signal Improvements
- Evaluation of the City Manager upon request of the City Manager – may be closed pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i), to evaluate the professional competency of an individual…
Have your say
Agendas and minutes: city meeting portal
City Hall: 515-278-3900
Contact the Urbandale City Council
- Robert AndewegMayorbandeweg@urbandale.org
- Patricia BoddyCouncilpboddy@urbandale.org
- Joe CacciatoreCounciljcacciatore@urbandale.org
- Bridget Carberry MontgomeryCouncil
- Amy CrollCouncilacroll@urbandale.org
- Blake RozendaalCouncilbrozendaal@urbandale.org
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