Apr 7, 2026

City Council · 19 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 Apr 7, 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 17, 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 3Consent agenda (9 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.

  9 consent items

  1. Approve Bill Lists - March 17, 2026, March 26, 2026, and April 2, 2026
  2. Approve Business Licenses
  3. Approve Third and Final Reading - Ordinance 2026-17: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B) of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa
  4. Approve Resolution 132-2026: Professional Services Agreement for Animal Licensing Services - PETDATA Technologies, LLC
  5. Approve Purchase - Fire Station #42 Renovations Project - Phase 1 Furniture · Full page →
  6. Receive Civil Service Minutes - April 2, 2026
  7. Receive Light Equipment Operator Certified List
  8. Receive Board of Adjustment Minutes - March 4, 2026
  9. Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 9, 2026 and March 23, 2026
• Vote 4Public Hearing - “Timberline Village/Knapp Property” Rezoning from “A-1” Agricultural Reserve District to “R-1S” Suburban Density Single Family District (128th Street and Aurora…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · 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 5Close 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 6Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-18: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B) of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa to rezone the "Timberline…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 7Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 2026 Sewer Lining Program Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had been completed as required by State law and…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 8Close 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 9Approve Resolution 129-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 2026 Sewer Lining ProgramPassed 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 10Approve Resolution 130-2026: Making award of contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC, in the amount of $551,715.30, for the 2026 Sewer Lining ProgramPassed 5–0 · $551,715.30 · 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 11Approve Resolution 131-2026: Approving contract with Hydro-Klean, LLC, for the 2026 Sewer Lining ProgramPassed 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 12Establish Public Hearing - Vacation of a Public Access Easement - "Lot 61, Oakwood Haven Plat 1" (4750 86th Street), Case No. 014-2026-01.02Passed 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 13Establish Public Hearing - FY2026-2027 Operating BudgetPassed 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 14PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Des Moines Christian School/Early Education Building – Accessory Building” Site Plan No. 012-2025-05.01 (13831 Aurora Avenue)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 15REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 10.1 2026A Series A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Motion: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · $8,040,000 · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 16Approve Resolution 127-2026: Authorizing execution of an amendment to the Dissemination Agreement with a private individual; and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendmentPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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 17Grant Application - Community Catalyst Building Remediation ProgramPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Vote 18Amendment to the Flock Group IncPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5
• Vote 19Bids - 86th Street Trail ProjectPassed 5–0 · $180,458 · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →