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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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City Council - April 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Call to Order and Roll Call
1.1
Decision: OPENING 5:30 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
1.2
Decision: OPENING 5:30 P.M.
Character Counts! Statement
1.3
Decision: OPENING 5:30 P.M.
Proclamation - 2026 Fair Housing Month 2026 Fair Housing Month
3.1
Decision: PRESENTATIONS 5:32 P.M.
City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2026 City Council - March 17, 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
5.1
Decision: ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5:38 P.M.
Approve Bill Lists - March 17, 2026, March 26, 2026, and April 2, 2026 Bill List 03-19-2026 Bill List 03-26-2026 Bill List 04-02-2026
6.1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Approve Business Licenses (Council Letter 8539) - Pdf
6.2
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
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 Ordinance 2026-17 Hilton Property Rezoning A-1 to PUD
6.3
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Resolution 132-2026: Professional Services Agreement for Animal Licensing Services - PETDATA Technologies, LLC (Council Letter 8549) - Pdf
6.4
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Approve Purchase - Fire Station #42 Renovations Project - Phase 1 Furniture (Council Letter 8548) - Pdf
6.5
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Receive Civil Service Minutes - April 2, 2026 Urbandale Civil Service Commission Minutes - April 2, 2026
6.6
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Receive Light Equipment Operator Certified List Light Equipment Operator Certified List - April 2026
6.7
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Receive Board of Adjustment Minutes - March 4, 2026 Board Of Adjustment Minutes - March 4, 2026
6.8
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 9, 2026 and March 23, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - March 23, 2026
6.9
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.
Public Hearing - “Timberline Village/Knapp Property” Rezoning from “A-1” Agricultural Reserve District to “R-1S” Suburban Density Single Family District (128th Street and Aurora Avenue) Case No. 010-2026-01.01  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 Village/Knapp Property" from "A-1" Agricultural Reserve District to "R-1S" Suburban Density Single Family District. (Council Letter 8543) - Pdf
7.1
Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:40 P.M.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Bids - 2026 Sewer Lining Program  Resolution 129-2026: Adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the 2026 Sewer Lining Program.  Resolution 130-2026: Making award of contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC, in the amount of $551,715.30, for the 2026 Sewer Lining Program.  Resolution 131-2025: Approving contract with Hydro-Klean, LLC, for the 2026 Sewer Lining Program. (Council Letter 8550) - Pdf
7.2
Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:40 P.M.
Establish Public Hearing - Vacation of a Public Access Easement - "Lot 61, Oakwood Haven Plat 1" (4750 86th Street), Case No. 014-2026-01.02  Resolution 020-2026: Establishing April 21, 2026, as a public hearing for consideration to vacate a Public Access Easement, Case No. 014-2026-01.02; and authorize the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. (Council Letter 8546) - Pdf
8.1
Decision: ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARINGS
Establish Public Hearing - FY2026-2027 Operating Budget  Resolution 125-2026: Establishing April 21, 2026 as a public hearing for consideration of the FY2026-2027 Operating Budget; and authorize the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. (Council Letter 8482) - Pdf
8.2
Decision: ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARINGS
“Des Moines Christian School/Early Education Building – Accessory Building” Site Plan No. 012-2025-05.01 (13831 Aurora Avenue)  “Des Moines Christian School/Early Education Building – Accessory Building” Site Plan No. 012-2025-05.01, subject to conditions. (Council Letter 8541) - Pdf
9.1
Decision: PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
2026A Series A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes  Resolution 126-2026: Directing the advertisement for sale of $8,040,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A; and approving the electronic bidding procedures and official statement.  Resolution 127-2026: Authorizing execution of an amendment to the Dissemination Agreement with Piper Sandler; and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment. (Council Letter 8481) - Pdf
10.1
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Grant Application - Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program  Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program application to the Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority; and authorize the Mayor and Economic Development Director to execute all necessary documents related to the application. (Council Letter 8545) - Pdf
10.2
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Amendment to the Flock Group Inc. Professional Services Agreement  Resolution 111-2026: Authorizing execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement between Flock Group Inc. and the City of Urbandale; and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment. (Council Letter 8527) - Pdf
10.3
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Bids - 86th Street Trail Project  Resolution 124-2026: Making award of contract to Howrey Construction, Inc. in the amount of $180,458.00, including Alternate 1, for the 86th Street Trail project. Council Letter 8485 - Pdf
10.4
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS