Aug 3, 2026

City Council · 30 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 Aug 3, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1APPROVE AGENDA Motion: MontgomeryPassed 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 - July 21, 2026Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Cacciatore · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 - July 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026
  2. Approve Business Licenses
  3. Approve Third and Final Reading - Ordinance 2026-31: Vacation of a Public Access Easement "Lots 2 and 3, The Square at Day's Run Plat 1"
  4. Approve Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-32: Easement Vacation - Timberline Village Plat 2
  5. Approve Resolution 222-2026: Authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the subscription agreement with Policy Confluence, Inc., in the amount of $17,300 to conduct the 2026… $17,300
  6. Approve Resolution 233-2026: Approve reasonable competitive bidding procedures for and establishing a public hearing date for September 15, 2026, on the proposal to lease and…
  7. Approve Resolution 234-2026: Approve reasonable competitive bidding procedures for and establishing a public hearing date for September 15, 2026, on the proposal to lease…
  8. Approve Resolution 223-2026: Authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS) in the amount of $224,467.20 for the School… $224,467.20 · Full page →
  9. Approve Resolution 203-2026: Approve the Surface Transportation Block Grant application to the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 109th Street / 112th Street…
  10. Approve Resolution 235-2026: Approve the Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside Program application to the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization for the I-35/80…
  11. Approve Resolution 224-2026: Accepting the 100th Street Adaptive Signal Control as constructed; and authorize final payment to Iowa Signal Inc., in the amount of $1,299.60 $1,299.60
  12. Approve Resolution 226-2026: Accepting the 86th Street Trail Project as constructed; and authorize final payment to Howrey Construction, Inc., in the amount of $4,989.77 $4,989.77
  13. Approve Resolution 217-2026: Accepting the 2026 Trail Improvements Program as constructed; and authorize final payment to Howrey Construction Inc., in the amount of $2,705.87 $2,705.87
  14. Approve Resolution 225-2026: Approving contract with Advanced Traffic Control, Inc. for the Douglas Avenue Three-Lane Pavement Markings
  15. Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Douglas Avenue Preservation - 111th Street to 121st Street project, in the amount of $78,210.00 $78,210
  16. Approve the low bid from Stivers Ford Lincoln in the amount of $73,300 for the Equipment Purchase – Engineering and Public Works – Pickup with Snow Removal Equipment $73,300
• Vote 4Public Hearing - Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Northwest Market Center Urban Renewal Plan Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the amendment to…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. 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 Resolution 214-2026: Authorizing execution of Amendment No.3 to the Second Amended and Restated Northwest Market Center Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Urbandale, State…Passed 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 7Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 142nd Street and Meredith Drive Traffic Signal Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the 142nd and Meredith Drive traffic…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 8Close 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 9Approve Resolution 218-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 142nd Street and Meredith Drive Traffic SignalPassed 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 10Approve Resolution 219-2026: Making award of contract to Iowa Signal Inc., in the amount of $284,431.59, for the 142nd Street and Meredith Drive Traffic SignalPassed 5–0 · $284,431.59 · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 220-2026: Approving contract with Iowa Signal Inc., for the 142nd Street and Meredith Drive Traffic SignalPassed 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 12Approve Resolution 221-2026: Authorizing execution of a 28E Agreement for the 142nd Street and Meredith Drive Traffic Signal between the Cities of Grimes and UrbandalePassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

• Vote 13Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the Bent Creek Park Stormwater project had been completed as required by State law and asked if there were any objections,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3
• Vote 14Close 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 15Approve Resolution 227-2026: Adopt plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 2025 Stormwater Project - Bent Creek ParkPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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 16Approve Resolution 228-2026: Making award contract with JC Midwest Services, LLC in the amount of $324,313.00 for the 2025 Stormwater Project - Bent Creek ParkPassed 5–0 · $324,313 · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 17Approve Resolution 229-2026: Approving contract with JC Midwest Services, LLC for the 2025 Stormwater Project - Bent Creek ParkPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 5

  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 18Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - Community Entrance Signs Phase 5 Mayor Andeweg stated that publication to consider the Community Entrance Signs project had been…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. 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 20Approve Resolution 230-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the Community Entrance Signs Phase 5Passed 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 21Approve Resolution 231-2026: Making award of contract to Edge Commercial, LLC, in the amount of $194,000.00 for the Community Entrance Signs Phase 5Passed 5–0 · $194,000 · Minutes, p. 6 · 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 22Approve Resolution 232-2026: Approving contract with Edge Commercial, LLC, for the Community Entrance Signs Phase 5Passed 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 23Ordinance 2026-30: Amending Title VII, Chapter 75 of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, to Update the Regulation of Bicycles, Recreational Vehicles, and Personal…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 24Ordinance 2026-33 Amending Title VII, Chapter 77, Section 77.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, to Add an Additional Yield LocationPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 25Waive the second reading and approve the third and final reading of Ordinance 2026- 33, amending Title VII, Chapter 77.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 7

  What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

• Vote 26Special Election - General Obligation Bonds or Capital Loan Notes (Police Department) a private individual presented on the proposed special election on the issuance of general…Passed 5–0 · $25,000,000 · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 27Safe School Routes and Ordinance 2026-34 Amending Title VII, Chapter 77 of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, to Update Traffic RegulationsPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 28Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-34: Amending Title VII, Chapter 77.05(B) of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, titled "School Stops", by adding "17.…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 8

  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 29Professional Services Agreement - Bentley Ridge Park Development ProjectPassed 5–0 · $26,000 · Minutes, p. 8
• Vote 30Architectural Services Agreement - Walker Johnston Park Phase 1 ProjectPassed 5–0 · $341,800 · Minutes, p. 8 · Full page →