Mar 17, 2026

City Council · 36 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 Mar 17, 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 -March 3, 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 3City Council Lunch and Learn Meeting Minutes - March 10, 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 4Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 9, 2026Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  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 5Public Hearing - Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Westover Urban Renewal Plan Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the plan amendment had been completed…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 Resolution 112-2026: Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Westover Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Urbandale, State of IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 8Public Hearing - Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Downtown Urbandale Neighborhood Area Urban Renewal Plan Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the plan…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 9Close the public hearingPassed 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 10Approve Resolution 113-2026: Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Downtown Urbandale Neighborhood Area Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Urbandale, State of IowaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 11Public Hearing - General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Series 2026A - Essential Corporate Purposes Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the capital loan notes had…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. 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 13Approve Resolution 119-2026: Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes of the City of…Passed 5–0 · $5,500,000 · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 14Public Hearing - General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Series 2026A - Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purposes Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the capital…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 15Close 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 16Approve Resolution 120-2026: Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes of…Passed 5–0 · $3,500,000 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 17Approve Resolution 121-2026: Authorizing the issuance of $8,040,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes and levying a tax for the payment thereofPassed 5–0 · $8,040,000 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 18Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - Meadow Drive HMA Overlay Project Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been completed as required by State…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 19Close 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 20Approve Resolution 114-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Meadow Drive HMA Overlay ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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 21Consent agenda (19 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.

  19 consent items

  1. Approve Bill Lists - March 5, 2026 and March 12, 2026
  2. Approve Business Licenses
  3. Approve Financial Statements - February 2026
  4. Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-15: Enacting and Adopting Supplements to the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
  5. Approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-16: Vacating a portion of a Sanitary Sewer Easement "Timberline-Knapp LLC" (13600 Block of Aurora Avenue)
  6. Approve Resolution 122-2025: Development Agreement Amendment No. 1 - Urbandale Food Pantry
  7. Approve Resolution 110-2026: 28E Agreement - Iowa Department of Transportation - Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads
  8. Item removed from agenda
  9. Approve Resolution 123-2026: Authorizing Consent for Rezoning of Property at 5100 72nd Street · Full page →
  10. Approve Service Agreement - Ziegler Companies for the Police Station Generator · Full page →
  11. Approve Tobacco Violation Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement
  12. Approve Participation in New National Opioids Settlements - Six Remnant Defendants
  13. Approve Special Event Request – Olmsted Night Out
  14. Receive MidAmerican Acknowledgement of Franchise
  15. Receive Civil Service Commission Minutes - March 5, 2026
  16. Receive Engineering Technician Certified List
  17. Receive Heavy Equipment Operator Certified List
  18. Receive Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes - March 11, 2026
  19. Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 9, 2026
• Vote 22Approve Resolution 116-2026: Approving contract with OMG Midwest dba Des Moines Asphalt & Paving for the Meadow Drive HMA Overlay ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  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 23Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation of the Bohrofen Property (Southwest Corner of Meadow Drive and 142nd Street) Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the…Passed 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 24Close 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 25Approve Resolution 109-2026: Approving the voluntary annexation of property to the City of Urbandale, Iowa, which lies within the urbanized area of another city for an estimated…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 26PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 8.1 “Magnolia Heights Plat 12 Townhomes” Site Plan No. 012-2026-01.00 (153rd Street and Walnut Meadows Drive)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 27REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 9.1 "Hilton Property" Rezoning from “A-1” Agricultural Reserve District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development District (184th Street and Meredith Drive), Case…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 28General Obligation Bonds Redemption - Series 2020BPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  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.

• Vote 29Purchase - ConcretePassed 5–0 · $212,010 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →
• Vote 30Purchase - Lakeview Park Playground EquipmentPassed 5–0 · $42,559.09 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 31Purchase - Foxdale Park Playground EquipmentPassed 5–0 · $59,912.47 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 32Purchase - Bestland Park Playground Equipment and Rubberized SurfacePassed 5–0 · $204,271.66 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →
• Vote 33Purchase - Walnut Creek Regional Park Splash Pad EquipmentPassed 5–0 · $252,294.61 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →
• Vote 34Purchase - Recreation Station Overhead Volleyball Equipment SystemPassed 5–0 · $60,358 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 35Purchase - Recreation Station Wood Gymnasium Flooring Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · $251,226 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →
• Vote 36Recreation Station - Gym Rental RatePassed 5–0 · $50 · Minutes, p. 9