May 5, 2026

City Council · 27 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 (5): agenda. Full minutes for the whole May 5, 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 - April 21, 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 (16 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.

  16 consent items

  1. Approve Bill Lists - April 23, 2026 and April 30, 2026
  2. Approve Business Licenses
  3. Approve Third and Final Reading - 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… · Full page →
  4. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-24: Vacation of a Public Access Easement "Lot 61, Oakwood Haven Plat 1" (4750 86th Street)
  5. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-23: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.67 of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa regarding mobile food units
  6. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-19 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.02 "Definitions" of the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale,… · Full page →
  7. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-20 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.04 "A-1” Agricultural Reserve District, Section 160.05 “A-2” Estate Residential District,… · Full page →
  8. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-21 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.62 "Board of Adjustment" of the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of… · Full page →
  9. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-22 Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.63 "Conditional Uses " of the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of… · Full page →
  10. Approve Resolution 146-2026: Adopting City of Urbandale Council Rules of Procedure
  11. Approve Resolution 149-2026: First Amendment - Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Sig Sportsplex, LLC
  12. Approve Resolution 155-2026: Authorizing Advertising Contract – Urbandale Business Connection
  13. Approve Resolution 148-2026: 28E Agreement - Polk County Cooperative Public Service Agreement for Animal Control Services
  14. Approve Non-Union Employee Pay Plan for FY2026-2027
  15. Approve Purchase – Roadway Salt
  16. Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 13, 2026 and April 27
• Vote 4Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive Traffic Signal Replacement Project Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the project had…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 5Close 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 6Approve Resolution 152-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive Traffic Signal Replacement ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  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 153-2026: Consenting to the City of Des Moines making award of construction contract to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. in the amount of $597,000.00Passed 5–0 · $597,000 · 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 8Approve Resolution 154-2026: Approving contract with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. for the Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive Traffic Signal Replacement ProjectPassed 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 9Public Hearing - Address Change - Lot 1, Tuscany Village Center Plat 1 (Case No. 014-2026-01.04) Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the address change had been…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 10Close 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 11Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-27: To change the address of Lot 1, Tuscany Village Center Plat 1 from 3821-3857 121st Street to 12001 - 12031 Douglas ParkwayPassed 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 12Public Hearing - “Colby Woods – Lots 75, 76, and 77 in Corrected Plat of Colby Woods Plat 8" - Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Master Plan (8000-8128 Douglas Avenue),…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 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 an amendment to the Planned Unit Development Master PlanPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 15Public Hearing - “Metro Ice” Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning from “R-1S” Suburban Density Single-Family District to “P.U.D.” Planned Unit Development District,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 16Close 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 17Approve an amendment to the Comprehensive PlanPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6
• Vote 18Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-26: Amending Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B) of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, to rezone the "Metro Ice"…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6 · 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 19Public Hearing - “ESA Hotel” Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Master Plan, Case No. 010- 1998-02.02.01 (3940 114th Street) Mayor…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 20Williams cited case law and spoke with concerns regarding procedural: MontgomeryPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 21Councilmember Rozendaal asked if a Public/Semi Public designation would be a more appropriate designation as compared to Mixed ResidentialPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →
• Vote 22Defer final action on an amendment to the P.U.D. Master PlanPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 10

  What this means: Tabling. Setting an item aside for now. A tabled item can be brought back at a later meeting. It is not a final yes or no.

• Vote 23Establish Public Hearing - Storm Sewer and Surface Water Flowage Easement Vacation "Lot 28, Allerton Park" (14811 Holcomb Avenue), Case No. 014-2026- 01.05Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 10

  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 24PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 9.1 “Kading Office Addition” Site Plan No. 012-2026-03.00 (7008 Madison Avenue)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 10 · 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 25Approve the "Carmel Ridge and Woods" Preliminary Plat, subject to conditionsPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 10 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 26REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 10.1 2026 Series A General Obligation Capital Loan Note SalePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 11

  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 27Approve Resolution 151-2026: Approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,750,000 GO Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A,…Passed 5–0 · $7,750,000 · Minutes, p. 11 · 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.