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Urbandale City Council (April 7, 2026) — Rezoning first reading approved; sewer lining and trail contracts awarded; budget hearing set

UrbandaleApr 7, 20263 min read

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The Urbandale City Council met April 7, 2026, with Mayor Robert D. Andeweg and five councilmembers present. Actions included a first reading to rezone the Timberline Village/Knapp property, award and contract approvals for the 2026 Sewer Lining Program, award of the 86th Street Trail contract, establishment of a public hearing for the FY2026–2027 operating budget, and several planning, finance, and administrative approvals. All listed votes carried 5-0.

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Approved the April 7, 2026 agenda and adopted March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0).
Presented a proclamation declaring 2026 Fair Housing Month to Polk County Housing Trust Fund Executive Director Toby O'Berry and Homeward Executive Director Angie Arthur.
Approved Consent Agenda items including bill lists, business licenses, ordinance third reading, animal licensing services agreement with PETDATA Technologies, and Fire Station #42 Phase 1 furniture purchase (5-0).
Opened public hearing and approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-18 to rezone the 'Timberline Village/Knapp Property' from A-1 to R-1S (5-0).
Held public hearing for the 2026 Sewer Lining Program and adopted plans/specs; awarded contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC in the amount of $551,715.30 and approved the contract (Resolutions 129–131-2026) (5-0).
Established April 21, 2026 as the public hearing date to consider vacating a public access easement for Lot 61, Oakwood Haven Plat 1 (Resolution 020-2026) (5-0).
Established April 21, 2026 as the public hearing date for the FY2026–2027 Operating Budget (Resolution 125-2026) (5-0).
Approved the Des Moines Christian School/Early Education Building accessory building site plan (Site Plan No. 012-2025-05.01) subject to conditions (5-0).
Directed advertisement for sale of $8,040,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A and approved related electronic bidding procedures and official statement (Resolution 126-2026) (5-0); approved an amendment to the dissemination agreement with Piper Sandler (Resolution 127-2026) (5-0).
Approved Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program application to the Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority and authorized execution of related documents (5-0).
Authorized amendment to the professional services agreement with Flock Group Inc. (Resolution 111-2026) (5-0).
Awarded contract to Howrey Construction, Inc. for the 86th Street Trail project in the amount of $180,458.00, including Alternate 1 (Resolution 124-2026) (5-0).
Received City Manager update on a proposed Special Census in 2027 and plans to prepare legislative priorities for the Des Moines Partnership visit to Washington, DC.
Mayor and Council discussed updates including ALPR review, DART, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust event preview, foundation drain disconnect program, MAC update, potential e-bike regulations review, and proposed state legislative changes.

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