Urbandale public meetings in 2024
105 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will not hold its scheduled December 23, 2024 meeting. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2025 with no pending items listed.
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee
The Committee will hold a public hearing to consider the 2025-2030+ Capital Improvements Program, which includes projects across 11 categories such as streets, parks, bridges, and sidewalks. The committee also will approve minutes from its December 2 meeting and discuss committee items.
- Public hearing on 2025-2030+ Capital Improvements Program covering Art, Buildings, Equipment, Technology, Parks, Bridges, Sidewalks, Storm Water, Streets, Street Lighting, Traffic Signals
- Approval of December 2, 2024 committee minutes
- Discussion of committee items
The Urbandale CIP Committee reviewed the proposed 2025-2030+ Capital Improvements Plan and approved it unanimously (9-0) for presentation at the December 16, 2024 public hearing. The committee also voted 9-0 to rework the titles and contents of two bike lane projects to emphasize safety aspects. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted primarily of staff presentations and committee discussion on various proposed projects.
- Approved 2025-2030+ CIP document for public hearing (9-0)
- Approved reworking titles/contents of Aurora Ave and 70th St bike lane projects to highlight safety (9-0)
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee meets electronically to discuss a Food Insecurity Subcommittee report, review the committee's purpose and goals, and clarify subcommittee roles. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Food Insecurity Subcommittee report – current status
- Review of committee purpose and goals
- Subcommittee clarification discussion
The Urbandale Human Services Committee met virtually and received updates on food insecurity initiatives, including a record number of users at the Urbandale Food Pantry and a planned community garden. The committee clarified subcommittee roles and discussed next steps, including scheduling subcommittee meetings and adding to a transportation resource spreadsheet. No formal decisions or votes were taken.
- No formal decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting
- Subcommittees to schedule meetings and determine action steps
- Committee members asked to add to transportation resource spreadsheet
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District holds a special meeting to elect a trustee, followed by a regular meeting. Items include approval of minutes and bills, attorney updates on trunk sewer projects and a resolution clarifying district boundaries within Polk County, and city engineer reports including a proposed FY 2025/2026 budget and site plan reviews for two developments.
- Election of trustee at special meeting
- Resolution 2-12-10-24 clarifying sanitary sewer district boundaries within Polk County
- Proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/2026
- Site plan review for 'The Ravelle' at 142nd Street and Waterford Road
- Preliminary plat and site plan review for 'Bentley Ridge Townhomes Plat 1' at 172nd Street and Springbrook Trail
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two site plans and hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a Gurudwara. The body will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and upcoming zoning code amendments.
- Public hearing for Iowa Sikh Association (11000 Douglas Ave) to allow a Gurudwara in the C-H Highway Commercial District
- Bentley Ridge Townhomes Plat 1 Preliminary Plat and Site Plan (172nd Street and Springbrook Trail)
- The Ravelle Site Plan (142nd Street and Waterford Road)
- Discussion of 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Discussion of upcoming Zoning Code Amendments
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission approved three items: the Bentley Ridge Townhomes Plat 1 preliminary plat and site plan, The Ravelle multi-family site plan, and a zoning code amendment allowing places of worship in commercial districts. All approvals were unanimous and subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved Bentley Ridge Townhomes Plat 1 preliminary plat and site plan (7-0)
- Approved The Ravelle site plan for 225 multi-family units (7-0)
- Approved zoning amendment to allow Gurudwara and places of worship in C-H district (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Douglas Avenue Central Focus Area Plan (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The December 4, 2024 meeting of the Urbandale Board of Adjustment is cancelled; no business will be conducted. The next scheduled meeting is January 8, 2025. A pending item, the Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit at 11000 Douglas Ave (Case No. 011-2024-02.07), remains tabled from the September 4, 2024 meeting.
- Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit (11000 Douglas Ave) tabled from Sept 4, 2024 meeting; pending future hearing
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for a property on Plum Drive and a time extension for a final plat. The body will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Site Plan No. 012-2024-08.00 for Urbandale Marketplace Plat 3, Lot 3 (10000 - 10180 Plum Drive)
- Final Plat time extension for Grace Imaging Plat 1 (9439-9499 Plum Drive)
- 2025 Meeting Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the 2025-26 Art Park exhibition and a recommended sculpture purchase, and review the 2025-2030+ Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 18, 2024, and routine reports.
- 2025-26 Art Park Exhibition and recommended Sculpture Purchase
- 2025-2030+ Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Review
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee will consider next steps for a mural request for qualifications, including public input and finalist selection. They will also review a 2025-26 budget request, discuss the Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art progress, and confirm volunteers for the Miracle on 86th Street event. Other items include a performance series for 2025 and self-evaluation results.
- Mural RFQ – next steps, public input, and finalist selection
- Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art progress update
- 2025-26 Budget Request discussion
- Performance Series 2025 – public piano and other public performances
- Miracle on 86th Street – confirming volunteer helpers
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct routine business. The primary action item is the approval of the Police Officer Certified List.
- Approval of Police Officer Certified List
- Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee will meet electronically to review the Human Services Plan overview, discuss subcommittee guidelines, and present action plans. The meeting is primarily a planning and discussion session without specific funding decisions or ordinances.
- Human Services Plan Overview
- Review Subcommittee Guidelines
- Present Action Plans
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Colby Woods Planned Unit Development Master Plan to allow shared parking at 3303 and 3441 86th Street (Case No. 010-1973-02.02.26). They will also review a site plan for a building addition at Spraytec Fertilizers at 3255 99th Street (Site Plan No. 012-1998-25.01). Additionally, the commission will consider approving minutes from October 14 and October 28, 2024, and receive staff reports.
- Public hearing: Amendment to Colby Woods PUD Master Plan for shared parking at 3303 and 3441 86th Street
- Site plan review: Spraytec Fertilizers building addition at 3255 99th Street
- Approve minutes from October 14, 2024
- Approve minutes from October 28, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Civil Rights Commission
The Urbandale Civil Rights Commission will consider a policy on restricted dates for public meetings, plan key dates for 2025, and discuss the FY2025-2026 budget request. The meeting is held electronically due to quorum concerns.
- Public Meetings Restricted Dates Policy discussion
- Planning 2025 key dates for the commission
- FY2025-2026 Budget Request (no dollar amount specified)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The board will discuss electing a trustee for the 2025-2031 term and review audited financials for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Members will also receive updates on sewer projects and review a site plan for 11000 Plum Drive.
- Resolution No. 1-11-12-24: Setting of Special Meeting for Trustee Election
- Resolution No. 2-11-12-24: Approving Contract, Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Presentation of audited financials for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Site Plan Review for Urbandale Marketplace Plat 3, Lot 3, 11000 Plum Drive
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use permit for Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery at 4400 Merle Hay Road. The board also has a pending item from a prior meeting: the Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit at 11000 Douglas Ave, which was tabled in September.
- Conditional use permit for Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery (4400 Merle Hay Road) Case No. 011-1992-02.04.01
- Pending: Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit (11000 Douglas Ave) Case No. 011-2024-02.07 (tabled September 4, 2024)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold public hearings on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension (NWWTSE) 2023 project and on a property annexation. Following the hearings, the regular meeting will consider resolutions to approve plans, specifications, and form of contracts, accept bids, and award the contract for the NWWTSE project. Other business includes discussion of a sanitary sewer backup at 2508 Canterbury Road, final approval of the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program, and a site plan review for Spraytec Fertilizers at 3255 99th Street.
- Public hearing on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Public hearing on annexation of property into the District
- Resolutions to approve plans, accept bids, and award contract for NWWTSE project
- Sanitary sewer backup at 2508 Canterbury Road
- Site plan review for Spraytec Fertilizers at 3255 99th Street
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on three land development items: a final plat for The Loop at Plum Drive (10500 Plum Drive), a combined preliminary and final plat for Barrett Estates Plat 4 (142nd Street and Waterford Road), and a time extension request for Waterford Pointe Plat 3 (142nd Street and Coyote Drive). The commission will also approve minutes from the October 14 meeting and discuss commissioner and chairperson items.
- Final plat for 'The Loop at Plum Drive Plat 1' at 10500 Plum Drive
- Preliminary and final plat for 'Barrett Estates Plat 4' at 142nd Street and Waterford Road
- Time extension request for 'Waterford Pointe Plat 3' preliminary plat at 142nd Street and Coyote Drive
- Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will hold a brief meeting to approve the October agenda and September minutes, and to certify a list of candidates for a Recreation Specialist position. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approve Recreation Specialist Certified List
- Approve Commission Minutes – September 19, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Art Committee
The committee will consider approving previous meeting minutes and a finance report as part of the consent agenda. They will receive a director's report from the Parks and Recreation Department and discuss updates on a mural request for qualifications (RFQ), public art progress at Walker Johnston Creek, community art along trails, a self-evaluation survey, and Art Park applications.
- Mural RFQ next steps and stakeholder meetings
- Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art progress
- Community Art Along the Trail update
- Self-Evaluation Survey discussion
- Art Park Applications review
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Iowa Sikh Association. The body will also consider rescheduling the November 11, 2024 meeting to November 12, 2024.
- Public hearing for Case No. 013-2024-01.01 to allow a religious organization at 11000 Douglas Avenue
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The committee will review the Human Services Strategic Plan and discuss the cadence and themes for future meetings. Members will also define success markers and clarify accountability and expectations for the group.
- Overview of the Human Services Strategic Plan
- Discussion on meeting cadence and future session themes
- Clarification on accountability and expectations
- Defining success markers
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider Resolution No. 1-10-8-24 accepting easements for the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project and Resolution No. 2-10-8-24 setting a public hearing on annexation. Members will also receive updates on financial matters, the fiscal-year 2024 audit, and the Foundation Drain Disconnection Program.
- Resolution No. 1-10-8-24 accepting easements for the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Resolution No. 2-10-8-24 setting a public hearing on annexation and approving notice thereof
- Status report on audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Discussion of the Foundation Drain Disconnection Program
- Approval of bills and minutes of the September 26, 2024 regular meeting
Economic Development Advisory Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board will hear updates on the Urbandale Uplift project, discuss planning for Urbandale Career Con 2025, and hold a discussion on the Downtown Urbandale Master Plan.
- Urbandale Uplift Project Update
- Urbandale Career Con 2025 discussion
- Downtown Urbandale Master Plan Discussion
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application (Case No. 011-2024-02.09) for property at 14711 Waterford Road. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Fischer Conditional Use Permit at 14711 Waterford Road, Case No. 011-2024-02.09
- Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Merle Hay Joint 28E Board
The board is meeting electronically to conduct routine business. The primary action item is the approval of the 2024 Merle Hay Annual Report.
- Approval of 2024 Merle Hay Annual Report
- Approval of September 29, 2023 meeting minutes
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider several resolutions related to infrastructure projects, including ordering plans and specifications for the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and awarding a contract for the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The board will also review a change order, accept easements, authorize a severance for the Johnston area, and discuss a sewer backup at 7305 Ridgemont Drive. Routine items include approval of minutes, bills, and a citizens forum.
- Resolution ordering plans and specifications for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Resolution accepting easements for the trunk sewer extension project
- Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project, plus approval of Change Order No. 1
- Resolution authorizing severance from the Johnston area
- Discussion of sanitary sewer backup at 7305 Ridgemont Drive
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning and amendments to off-street parking and loading ordinances. The body will also review site and plat plans for several developments.
- Public hearing for 'Fischer Property' rezoning from A-2 to R-1S at 14711 Waterford Road
- Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance Chapters 160.29 (Off-Street Parking) and 160.30 (Off-Street Loading)
- Review of 'Bentley Ridge Plat 2' Final Plat at 173rd Street and Northview Drive
- Review of 'Prairie Tower Plat 4' Preliminary and Final Plat at 4701-4749 130th Street
- Review of 'Pet Medical Clinic' Site Plan at 4701 130th Street
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of the Fischer property at 14711 Waterford Road from A-2 to R-1S, amendments to off-street parking and loading requirements, the Bentley Ridge Plat 2 final plat, and the Prairie Tower Plat 4 preliminary and final plats. All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved the Pet Medical Center site plan. These actions are advisory recommendations to the City Council.
- Approved Fischer Property rezoning from A-2 to R-1S (6-0)
- Approved amendments to Zoning Code Chapters 160.29 and 160.30 (6-0)
- Approved Bentley Ridge Plat 2 final plat, subject to staff conditions (6-0)
- Approved Prairie Tower Plat 4 preliminary and final plats, subject to staff conditions (6-0)
- Approved Pet Medical Center site plan, subject to staff conditions (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving the decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine procedural items.
- Approve decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider amending the municipal code related to park regulations and approve an amendment to a 28E agreement concerning the Valerius Elementary parking lot and open play field. They will also approve minutes from July and receive director's reports and citizen comments.
- Amend Municipal Code related to Park Regulations
- 28E Agreement Amendment - Valerius Elementary Parking Lot and Open Play Field
- Approve minutes from July 17, 2024
- Citizen Comments and Director’s Reports
Public Art Committee
The committee will consider approving the previous meeting minutes and finance report, then hear a director's report. Key updates include the mural request for qualifications (RFQ) next steps, stakeholder meetings, and progress on Walker Johnston Creek Access public art.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes and finance report
- Mural RFQ – next steps and stakeholder meetings (Oct 1 and 3, 2024)
- Walker Johnston Creek Access public art progress
- Community Art Along the Trail update
- Self-evaluation survey review
The Urbandale Public Art Committee met on September 17, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and finance report. The committee discussed updates on the public piano, mural RFQ, Walker Johnston Creek access art, and other projects. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.
- Approved previous meeting's minutes
- Approved finance report
- Scheduled mural artist interviews for October 1-3, 2024
- Assigned UPAC members to attend artist interview sessions
- Confirmed Legion/VFW will prep masonry wall for mural
- Noted Walker Johnston Creek art work to resume after permit approval
- Set date for Community Art Along the Trail artwork removal (October 1)
- Scheduled Miracle on 86th tree lighting for November 26, 2024
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will discuss and potentially award a contract for the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project, including a proposal from Insituform Technology USA and Change Order No. 1. The board will also receive updates on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension easements, financial matters including an audit status, and bids for Walnut Creek bank stabilization improvements.
- Discussion of revised proposal from Insituform Technology USA for trunk sewer rehabilitation
- Resolution awarding contract and approving Change Order No. 1 for trunk sewer rehab
- Status update on pending easements for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Report on status of audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Bids for 2023 Bank Stabilization Improvements – Walnut Creek
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will not hold a meeting on September 9, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024, with a public hearing on a rezoning for 14711 Waterford Road, a final plat for Bentley Ridge Plat 2, preliminary and final plats for Prairie Tower Plat 4, a site plan for Pet Medical Clinic at 4701 130th Street, and a public hearing to amend off-street parking and loading regulations.
- Public hearing: 'Fischer Property' rezoning from A-2 to R-1S at 14711 Waterford Road (Case No. 010-2024-01.03)
- 'Bentley Ridge Plat 2' final plat at 173rd Street and Northview Drive
- 'Prairie Tower Plat 4' preliminary and final plats at 4701-4749 130th Street
- 'Pet Medical Clinic' site plan at 4701 130th Street (Site Plan No. 012-2024-06.00)
- Public hearing to amend Chapter 160.29 'Off-Street Parking' and 160.30 'Off-Street Loading' (Case No. 010-2024-03.01)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and approve recruitment lists and plans for specific city positions. The meeting is being held electronically due to scheduling concerns.
- Approval of Marketing and Communications Specialist I Certified List
- Approval of GIS Specialist Certified List
- Approval of Recreation Specialist Revised Recruitment Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider setback variance requests for properties on Wilden Drive and Plum Drive. A conditional use permit for the Iowa Sikh Association has been tabled at the applicant's request.
- McClelland Setback Variance (7704 Wilden Dr)
- Bruning Rear Yard Setback Variance (7605 Plum Drive)
- Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit (11000 Douglas Ave) - tabled
The Urbandale Board of Adjustment approved a 3.5-foot rear yard setback variance for Kevin Bruning at 7605 Plum Drive to build a 16'x18' deck, citing the property's unique grade and retaining wall. The board denied a 4-foot side yard setback variance for John McClelland at 7704 Wilden Drive to build an attached carport, with members finding the property not unique and reasonable alternatives existing. The board also tabled the Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit for 11000 Douglas Avenue at the applicant's request.
- Approved Bruning rear yard setback variance (3-1/2 ft from 30-ft setback) (3-2)
- Denied McClelland side yard setback variance (4 ft from 8-ft setback) (2-3)
- Tabled Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit, case 011-2024-02.07 (5-0)
- Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold a public hearing on the proposed severance and transfer of the district to the City of Johnston. Following the hearing, the board will consider approval of minutes and bills, and receive updates on financial matters, the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension, trunk sewer rehabilitation, and boundary/annexation matters. The agenda also includes a site plan review for Pet Medical Center at 4701-4749 130th Street.
- Public hearing on proposed severance and transfer to City of Johnston
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – trunk sewer lining
- Site plan review for Pet Medical Center at 4701-4749 130th Street
- Ratification of proposed investments and report on audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for Lions Park Phase 3 Improvements at 4103 72nd Street, and discuss potential zoning ordinance amendments related to parking. The meeting also includes approval of the August 12, 2024 minutes and staff reports.
- Review of site plan for Lions Park – Phase 3 Improvements (4103 72nd Street)
- Discussion of zoning ordinance amendments – parking
- Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Lions Park Phase 3 Improvements site plan, which includes reconfiguring parking along Prairie Avenue, playground upgrades, and completing the central promenade. The recommendation is subject to staff comments. The commission also discussed proposed revisions to Sections 160.29 and 160.30 regarding recreational vehicle parking, with consensus to require pavement for new spaces.
- Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Recommended approval of Lions Park Phase 3 site plan, subject to staff comments (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Art Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the new fiscal year budget and receive a director's report on the Musical Playground Project. Members will also review updates on several public art installations and requests for qualifications.
- New Fiscal Year Budget
- Musical Playground Project
- Mural RFQ next steps
- Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art progress
- Splash art refresh
The committee approved a $5,000 contribution from UPAC funds toward a musical playground project, with funds coming from other sources as well. The motion carried, with discussion noting the amount could be revisited depending on final equipment proposals. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.
- Approved $5,000 for musical playground project (motion carried)
- Approved previous meeting minutes and finance report (motion carried)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The board will discuss updates on sewer extension and rehabilitation projects. A resolution will be considered to set a public hearing regarding a proposed severance and transfer in the Johnston area.
- Resolution No. 1-8-13-24 to set a public hearing on proposed severance and transfer in the Johnston area
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project easements
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Report on the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- July Expense Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July 8, 2024, and to consider two subdivision plats: Sunflower Plat 6 (Preliminary and Final) and Waterford Pointe Plat 4 (Final). The commission will also discuss potential amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding parking regulations. No final decisions on the parking discussion are expected at this meeting.
- Sunflower Plat 6 preliminary and final plats (8601 and 8701 Douglas Ave.)
- Waterford Pointe Plat 4 final plat (145th Street and Ironwood Court)
- Discussion of zoning ordinance amendments – parking
- Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission approved two plats. The Sunflower Plat 6 preliminary and final plats (8601 and 8701 Douglas Avenue) were approved subject to staff recommendations, allowing Hy-Vee to split the property into two lots for separate business units. The Waterford Pointe Plat 4 final plat (145th Street and Ironwood Court) was approved subject to staff recommendations, except for one item regarding an 80-foot right-of-way radius, which will undergo further discussion between Engineering and the developer. The commission also discussed proposed changes to off-street parking regulations, with no action taken.
- Approved Sunflower Plat 6 preliminary and final plats (9-0), subject to staff recommendations
- Approved Waterford Pointe Plat 4 final plat (9-0), subject to staff recommendations except item #3 (80-foot radius right-of-way) for further discussion
- Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Discussed proposed changes to Section 160.29 Off-Street Parking requirements; no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Urbandale Board of Adjustment will consider two conditional use permits and two setback variances. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.
- Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit (11000 Douglas Ave)
- Mefford Setback Variance (7105 Prairie Ave)
- McClelland Setback Variance (7704 Wilden Dr)
- Meredith III Showroom Conditional Use Permit (4401-4437 121st Street)
The Urbandale Board of Adjustment deferred a decision on the Iowa Sikh Association's conditional use permit for a gurudwara at 11000 Douglas Avenue until its September 4, 2024 meeting. The board also approved a setback variance for a garage rebuild at 7105 Prairie Avenue and approved a conditional use permit for showroom businesses at Meredith Business Park. A variance request for a carport at 7704 Wilden Drive was deferred at the applicant's request.
- Deferred Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit for gurudwara at 11000 Douglas Ave to Sept. 4 (5-0)
- Approved Mefford setback variance of 4 ft 6 in for garage rebuild at 7105 Prairie Ave (4-1)
- Approved Meredith III showroom conditional use permit at 4401-4437 121st St (5-0)
- Deferred McClelland carport setback variance at 7704 Wilden Dr at applicant's request
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Civil Rights Commission
The Urbandale Civil Rights Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider a resolution proposing the severance of territory in the Johnston area. They will also receive updates on financial matters, including ratification of investments and the status of the fiscal year audit, as well as progress on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation projects. Other business includes approval of meeting minutes and bills.
- Resolution No. 1-7-25-24 proposing severance of territory – Johnston Area
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Ratification and Approval of Proposed Investments/Reinvestments
- Report on Status of Audit of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
The meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken.
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically due to scheduling constraints. Commissioners will review and approve revised recruitment plans for Marketing and Communications Specialist I and GIS Specialist roles, as well as minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. They will also consider a promotional reclassification for an IT Administrator position.
- Approve revised recruitment plan for Marketing and Communications Specialist I
- Approve revised recruitment plan for GIS Specialist
- Approve promotional reclassification of IT Administrator
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission approved revised recruitment plans for a Marketing and Communications Specialist I and a GIS Specialist, and approved the promotional reclassification of Badih Delati from IT Specialist to IT Administrator, effective August 4, 2024. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
- Approved June 20, 2024 minutes as written (3-0)
- Approved Marketing and Communications Specialist I revised Recruitment Plan (3-0)
- Approved GIS Specialist revised Recruitment Plan (3-0)
- Approved promotional reclassification of Badih Delati from IT Specialist to IT Administrator, effective August 4, 2024 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the proposed Urban Bow Deer Hunt for the 2024-2025 season. The body will also review minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.
- Proposed Urban Bow Deer Hunt 2024-2025 Season
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment has cancelled its July 15 meeting. Two pending items—the Iowa Sikh Association conditional use permit and the Mefford setback variance—have been deferred and will be considered at the next meeting on August 7, 2024.
- Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit (11000 Douglas Ave) — deferred to August 7
- Mefford Setback Variance (7105 Prairie Ave) — deferred to August 7
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The District will review an audit engagement letter from Denman CPA, LLP. Members will also receive updates on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and trunk sewer rehabilitation projects. The agenda includes reports on WRA budget shares and sanitary sewer expenses.
- Review of Denman CPA, LLP engagement letter for audit services
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Report on Audit of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
- Review of WRA Budget Share for FY Ending June 30, 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property cases. These include a rezoning of the Historic View Property and an amendment to the Walnut Crest - Outlot B master plan.
- Rezoning of 3227 111th Street from A-2 Estate Residential to M-1 Planned Industrial District
- Amendment to Walnut Crest - Outlot B PUD Master Plan for retail uses at 15200-15350 Meredith Drive
- Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Urbandale Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024. The next meeting is set for Monday, July 15, 2024. Two items are currently listed as pending.
- Iowa Sikh Association Conditional Use Permit (11000 Douglas Ave)
- Mefford Setback Variance (7105 Prairie Ave)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The District will review third-quarter financials and receive reports on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension project. The agenda also includes a severance resolution for the Merle Hay Area and updates on sewer rehabilitation.
- Review of 3rd Quarter FY2024 financials
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension alignment and soil tests
- Resolution No. 1-6-27-24 authorizing severance in Merle Hay Area
- Change order for the Spot Repair Program
Economic Development Advisory Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board will discuss the economic development website and review notes from a previous meeting. The board will also receive updates regarding the Downtown Urbandale Master Plan and the Urbandale Uplift Project.
- Downtown Urbandale Master Plan Update
- Urbandale Uplift Project Update
- Urbandale Career Con Review
- Economic Development Website discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and PUD Master Plan for 10000-10180 Plum Drive to allow certain retail uses. The meeting also includes reviews of several plat applications and site plans for local developments.
- Public hearing for retail use amendments at 10000-10180 Plum Drive
- Final plat for Magnolia Heights Plat 2 at 153rd Street and Buttercup Way
- Site plan for a building addition at 4200 NW Urbandale Drive
- Preliminary and final plats for Walnut Crest Plat 5 on Meredith Drive
- Site plan for Everbrook Academy at 15200 Meredith Drive
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The commission will review minutes from June 6, 2024, and consider promotional reclassifications for Senior Mechanic positions. The agenda also includes the approval of certified lists for GIS Technician and Police Officer roles.
- Promotional reclassification for Senior Mechanic
- GIS Technician Certified List approval
- Police Officer Certified List approval
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Art Committee
The committee will discuss participation in UPAC events and review the recent Art Day. The agenda also includes updates on the Public Piano, Mural/Bravo Grant, and Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art.
- UPAC event participation discussion
- Art Day review
- Public Piano update
- Mural/Bravo Grant update
- Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art update
Planning & Zoning Commission
There is no meeting to be held on June 10, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024.
- “Urbandale Marketplace II – Lot 3, Plat 3” Amendment (10000-10180 Plum Drive)
- “Magnolia Heights Plat 2” Final Plat (153rd Street and Buttercup Way)
- “Quality Manufacturing – Building Addition” Site Plan (4200 NW Urbandale Drive)
- “Walnut Crest Plat 5” Preliminary and Final Plats (15200-15350 Meredith Drive)
- “Everbrook Academy” Site Plan (15200 Meredith Drive)
Civil Service Commission
The commission will meet electronically to approve the May 16, 2024, meeting minutes and the Building Inspector Certified List. The agenda also includes a 'CHARACTER COUNTS!' statement.
- Approval of May 16, 2024, Commission Minutes
- Approval of Building Inspector Certified List
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Urbandale Board of Adjustment will consider requests for two conditional use permits. These include Kryger Glass at 3974 NW Urbandale Drive and Shoot 360 at 11300-11398 Meredith Drive.
- Kryger Glass Conditional Use Permit (3974 NW Urbandale Drive)
- Shoot 360 Conditional Use Permit (11300-11398 Meredith Drive)
- Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and hearing citizen input. Key items include updates on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension project, a multi-sensor televising inspection, and a trunk sewer rehabilitation project. The board will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing on a proposed severance and transfer, and review the city engineer's monthly expense report for April 2024.
- Resolution No. 1-5-30-24 setting public hearing on proposed severance and transfer
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project, including alignment issues and soil test approval
- Update on Multi-Sensor Televising Inspection Project
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Monthly Expense Report – April 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Westport Ridge PUD Master Plan to reduce building setbacks and parking requirements for Lot 5 at 2894 106th Street. The commission will also review site plans for a Platinum Office Building accessory structure and a U-Haul facility, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing: Westport Ridge PUD amendment (Case No. 010-1979-02.08.05) to reduce setbacks and parking at 2894 106th Street
- Site Plan No. 012-1985-04.02: Platinum Office Building accessory structure at 2894 106th Street
- Site Plan No. 012-2024-04.00: U-Haul at 4880 & 4890 NW Urbandale Drive
- Approve minutes from May 13, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee is meeting to approve minutes and finance reports, hear a director's report, and discuss upcoming events including Party in the Park and July 4th activities. They will also review the recent Art Day event—what went well and what to change—and get updates on public art projects like the public piano, mural grant, and trail art.
- Party in the Park art project on Monarchs, June 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Urbandale July 4th activities, July 3, 4–7 p.m.
- Art Day Plus/Delta review discussion
- Updates on Public Piano, Mural/Bravo Grant, Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art, Community Art Along the Trail
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically to handle routine business. The main action is approving a certified list for the Fire Lieutenant position. The agenda also includes approving the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda itself, with no other substantive items listed.
- Approve Fire Lieutenant Certified List
- Approve Commission Minutes – May 2, 2024
- Approve Agenda
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission has no meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024. The next meeting is set for June 19, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural notice of the cancellation and next date.
- No meeting on May 15, 2024
- Next meeting: June 19, 2024
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold a public hearing on a proposed property annexation, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider resolutions to approve the annexation and sever the Merle Hay property to UWHD, along with updates on financial matters, the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension, and other projects.
- Public hearing on proposed property annexation into the district
- Resolution No. 1-5-14-24: Authorizing notice and commencement of negotiations for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension
- Resolution No. 2-5-14-24: Approving annexation
- Resolution No. 3-5-14-24: Approving severance of Merle Hay property to UWHD
- Site plan reviews: Platinum Office-Accessory Structure at 2894 106th St. and U-Haul at 4880/4890 NW Urbandale Dr.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Aurora North Business Park PUD master plan to allow amusement and recreation services as a conditional use at 11300-11398 Meredith Drive. The commission will also review the final plat for Mallard Prairie Plat 4 at 173rd Street and Sharon Drive, and consider approving minutes from the April 22 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with staff and commissioner reports.
- Public hearing on Aurora North Business Park PUD amendment (Case No. 010-2000-02.04.01) to allow amusement and recreation services as conditional use at 11300-11398 Meredith Drive
- Final plat review for Mallard Prairie Plat 4 at 173rd Street and Sharon Drive
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Civil Rights Commission
The Urbandale Civil Rights Commission will meet electronically on May 7, 2024, to discuss routine administrative matters and receive an update on the Urbandale Oral History Project. The commission plans to approve the current agenda and minutes from February 6, 2024, before hearing Commissioner Items. This session is primarily procedural boilerplate with no new policy votes or contracts scheduled.
- Approve the May 7, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approve February 6, 2024 minutes
- Review update on the Urbandale Oral History Project
- Receive Commissioner Items for discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically to handle routine personnel matters. The agenda includes approving the decertification of the police officer certified list and recruitment processes for a building inspector and a GIS technician, along with standard approval of minutes and agenda.
- Approve decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List
- Approve Building Inspector Recruitment Process
- Approve new GIS Technician Recruitment Process
- Approve Commission Minutes – April 18, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a temporary conditional use permit for a business. The board will also approve minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting.
- Tito’s Lounge Temporary Conditional Use Permit (3916 NW Urbandale Drive) Case No. 011-2024-02.04
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an amendment to its budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The board will also discuss updates on sewer projects, consider resolutions on annexation and severance, and review bids for the 2024 sanitary sewer lining program.
- Public hearing and adoption of budget amendment for FY ending 6/30/24
- Resolution setting public hearing on annexation and approving notice
- Resolution proposing severance of territory
- 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program – bids
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Planned Unit Development Master Plan for the Ziegler Property (2501 104th Street). The commission will also consider final plats for Meredith Estates and Jana Plat 1, a site plan for the Urbandale Food Pantry building addition, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing: Ziegler Property PUD Master Plan amendment, Case No. 010-2005-02.01.05 (2501 104th Street)
- Final plat: Meredith Estates Plat 1 (9100 Meredith Drive)
- Preliminary and final plat: Jana Plat 1 (4926 156th Street)
- Site plan: Urbandale Food Pantry building addition (7901 Douglas Avenue)
- Commissioner presentation by Julie Roethler
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically to handle routine personnel matters. They will vote on approving the minutes from the previous meeting, certified hiring lists for Firefighter EMT-Paramedic and HR Analyst positions, and the recruitment process for Fire Lieutenant. The meeting is being held electronically due to quorum availability issues, with public access available at City Hall.
- Approve Firefighter EMT-Paramedic certified list
- Approve HR Analyst certified list
- Approve Fire Lieutenant Recruitment Process
- Approve Commission Minutes – March 21, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The April 17, 2024 meeting of the Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is cancelled, with no agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is May 15, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled for April 17, 2024
- Next meeting set for May 15, 2024
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and finance report, hear a director's report including a Library Art Gallery presentation, and discuss updates on several public art projects. The committee will also consider proposed projects and expenses for the remainder of FY2024 and discuss representation for the Community Performance Series and a July 3 UPAC event. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of previous meeting's minutes and finance report
- Special presentation by the Library Art Gallery
- Updates on Mural/Bravo Grant, Art Day, Public Piano, Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art, and Community Art Along the Trail
- Proposed projects and expenses for remainder of FY2024
- UPAC event on July 3 from 4pm-7pm as part of Urbandale July 4th activities
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District is meeting to handle routine business and discuss financial matters. The board will consider setting a public hearing for April 25 on a proposed budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and receive updates on sewer projects including the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and a trunk sewer rehabilitation project.
- Proposed budget amendment for FY ending June 30, 2024; public hearing set for April 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Multi-Sensor Televising Inspection Project
- Discussion of Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Site plan review for Urbandale Food Pantry building addition
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the Colby Woods Planned Unit Development and rezone 7901 Douglas Avenue from C-O to PUD to permit a food pantry. The commission will also consider vacating and conveying street right-of-way at 3600 104th Street, and discuss proposed code amendments as part of the Comprehensive Plan implementation.
- Public hearing: Colby Woods PUD amendment and rezoning to allow food pantry (7901 Douglas Avenue)
- Vacation and conveyance of street right-of-way, Lot A, Iowa Power Plat No. 1 (3600 104th Street)
- Discussion of proposed code amendments for Comprehensive Plan implementation
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM has been cancelled; no meeting will be held. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a conditional use permit request for NuLine Sales/Patriot Apparel. The board will also vote to approve meeting minutes from January and February 2024.
- Conditional Use Permit for NuLine Sales/Patriot Apparel at 10570 Justin Drive (Case No. 011-2024-02.03)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District holds a public hearing on its proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, followed by a regular meeting to approve that budget. The board will also review bills, minutes, and updates on several sewer projects, including the WRA Grimes Connector, Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension, and a trunk sewer rehabilitation lining project. City engineer items include bids for a spot repair program and two specific sewer backups at 7300 Twana Drive and 3421 Melanie Drive.
- Public hearing and approval of proposed FY2025 budget
- Update on WRA Grimes Connector Project
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Discussion of Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair Program – bids; backups at 7300 Twana Drive and 3421 Melanie Drive
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will conduct public hearings for two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes reviews of multiple site plans and a preliminary plat.
- Rezoning 'Johnson Property' from A-1 to R-1S at 4926 156th Street
- Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning for 'The View on Hickman' at 7625 Hickman Road
- Site plan review for 'The View on Hickman' at 7625 Hickman Road
- Site plan review for 'Lions Park - Phase 2 Improvements' at 4103 72nd Street
- Preliminary and final plat for 'Walnut Crest Plat 4' at 4403-4481 154th Street
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative items. The main action is approving a certified list of police officer candidates. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and the agenda itself.
- Approve Police Officer Certified List
- Approve Commission Minutes – March 7, 2024
- Approve Agenda
- CHARACTER COUNTS! Statement
- Meeting held electronically per Iowa Code Section 21.8
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 2023 and consider a park naming request. The agenda also includes citizen comments, director's reports, and chairman's items, with no other specific decisions listed.
- Approve minutes from December 20, 2023
- Park naming request
- Citizen comments
- Director's reports
- Chairman's items
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Advisory Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to review routine items and receive updates on the Urbandale Career Con, downtown Urbandale, and the ISU Sustainable Urbandale Action Plan. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.
- Welcome new member Zach Bouslog
- Urbandale Career Con update
- Downtown Urbandale update
- ISU Sustainable Urbandale Action Plan update
- Project updates
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold a public hearing on the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Trunk Sewer Lining), followed by a regular meeting. The board will discuss the proposed FY2025 budget, approve bills and minutes, and receive updates on sewer projects and financial matters. City Engineer items include closing the 2023 lining program, bidding the 2024 program, and reviewing site plans for two properties on Hickman Road.
- Public hearing on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Trunk Sewer Lining
- Discussion on proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program – out to bid
- Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair Program – bids
- Site plan review: 'The View on Hickman', 7625 Hickman Road; 'Living History Farms Cultivation Center', 11121 Hickman Road
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for the Johnson Property at 4926 156th Street from agricultural to suburban density, and another for The View on Hickman at 7625 Hickman Road from neighborhood convenience to planned unit development. The commission will also review site plans for several projects, including The View on Hickman, Lions Park Phase 2, Walnut Crest Plat 4, and a cultivation center, plus a street right-of-way vacation. No pending items are listed for this meeting.
- Public hearing: Johnson Property rezoning from A-1 to R-1S (4926 156th Street)
- Public hearing: The View on Hickman rezoning from C-N to P.U.D. (7625 Hickman Road)
- Site plan review: The View on Hickman (7625 Hickman Road)
- Site plan: Lions Park Phase 2 Improvements (4103 72nd Street)
- Preliminary plat and final plat: Walnut Crest Plat 4 (4403-4481 154th Street)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission is meeting electronically to consider routine personnel matters, including approving the consent agenda item for the position reclassification of Fire Battalion Chief and the promotional reclassification of Building Inspector II. The meeting is held electronically due to quorum availability issues, with public access available in person at City Hall.
- Position reclassification of Fire Battalion Chief (consent agenda)
- Promotional reclassification of Building Inspector II
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The scheduled meeting for March 6, 2024, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2024.
- Pending item: NuLine Sales/Patriot Apparel Conditional Use Permit (10570 Justin Drive) Case No. 011-2024-02.03
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District is meeting to handle routine business and discuss updates on financial matters, including setting a new date for a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. They will also review a second amendment to an engineering services agreement for the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension project and receive updates on other projects like the WRA Grimes Connector and multi-sensor televising inspection.
- Set new date for public hearing on proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2025
- Review and approve 2nd Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on WRA Grimes Connector Project
- Update on Multi-Sensor Televising Inspection Project
- Discussion of Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for February 26, 2024, has no pending items on its agenda. The next scheduled meeting is March 11, 2024, also with no pending items listed.
- No pending items for February 26, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024 with no pending items
Parks & Recreation Commission
The February 21, 2024 meeting of the Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is cancelled; the agenda states 'NO MEETING.' The next scheduled meeting is March 20, 2024. No items are being decided or discussed.
- Meeting cancelled for February 21, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee is meeting to approve minutes and finance reports, introduce a new member, and receive a director's report on proposed projects and expenses for the remainder of FY2024. Updates will cover Art Day planning, the public piano, Walker Johnston Creek access public art, community art along the trail, and 2024 performance series events.
- Approval of previous meeting's minutes and finance report
- Introduction of new PAC member
- Proposed projects and expenses for remainder of FY2024
- Art Day planning committee meeting set for 2/28 at 4 p.m. at the Library
- Updates on Public Piano, Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art, and Community Art Along the Trail
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM has been cancelled; no meeting will be held. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled; no session held
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will set a new date for a public hearing on its proposed FY2025 budget, approve pay estimates for the WRA Grimes Connector Project, and consider resolutions to move forward with the Trunk Sewer Lining Project 2024. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus updates on other sewer projects and boundary issues.
- Setting new date for public hearing on proposed budget for FY ending June 30, 2025
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 22 and final retainage for WRA Grimes Connector Project, Contract 1
- Resolution 1-2-13-24 to order preparation of plans and specifications for Trunk Sewer Lining Project 2024
- Resolution 2-2-13-24 to provide notice of hearing on proposed plans and taking of bids
- Report on boundary issues concerning Polk County
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider preliminary and final plats for Worldwide Logistics Plat 2. Staff will also provide a report regarding the Forward Urbandale Comprehensive Plan Update.
- Worldwide Logistics Plat 2 Preliminary and Final Plat (12200-12400 Block of Meredith Drive)
- Forward Urbandale Comprehensive Plan Update staff report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a conditional use permit for USA Fitness. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit for USA Fitness at 4101-4143 121st Street (Case No. 011-2024-02.02)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Civil Rights Commission
The Commission will meet electronically to discuss its purpose, municipal code, and meeting schedule. Members will also address civil rights violations, data collection, and the Urbandale Oral History Project.
- Election of the Commission Chair
- Discussion of the Urbandale Oral History Project
- Review of Commission purpose and Municipal Code
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024, at City Hall has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The District will discuss the auditor's financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and set a date for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget public hearing. The agenda also includes updates on several sewer projects and discussion regarding service for the Waukee Community School District transportation facility.
- Setting date for FY 2025 proposed budget public hearing
- Discussion of Auditor’s Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2023
- WRA Grimes Connector Project update
- Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project update
- Waukee Community School District Transportation Facility sanitary sewer service discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the prior session and review a final plat for Highland Meadows Plat 6, located at Centennial Blvd. and Northpark Drive. The agenda also includes staff reports and items from commissioners and the chairperson. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024, with a preliminary and final plat review for Worldwide Logistics Plat 2 on Meredith Drive.
- Highland Meadows Plat 6 final plat at Centennial Blvd. and Northpark Drive
- Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024
- Upcoming: Worldwide Logistics Plat 2 preliminary and final plat at 12200-12400 block of Meredith Drive
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will meet via electronic means due to scheduling and quorum concerns. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and addressing the Police Officer Certified List.
- Approval of December 07, 2023, Commission Minutes
- Decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The January 17, 2024 meeting of the Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is cancelled; the agenda states 'NO MEETING.' The next scheduled meeting is February 21, 2024.
Tree Board
The Urbandale Tree Board is meeting to review and plan spring events, including Arbor Day and Earth Day activities, and to discuss updates on various park projects. The board will also consider updating the recommended tree list. The agenda includes tentative tree plantings pending funding.
- Arbor Day – Acadia Tree Planting and proclamation reading
- Earth Day events including Dunlap Clean-up
- Northview Park and WJ Tree Plantings (tentative/pending funding)
- Review/update of Urbandale Tree Board recommended tree list
- Park project updates: Merideth Medians, Lions Park, Barrett Boesen Phase II, WCRP Regional Playground, SKA, WJ Creek Access, Grimes and Waukee Sewer Projects, 2024 Trail Projects
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss and plan public art projects, including the Walker Johnston Creek Access Project with artist James Peterson, updates on the Public Piano and Tile Project, and upcoming performance events. The agenda includes routine consent items and a director's report.
- Walker Johnston Creek Access Public Art project with artist James Peterson
- Public Piano update
- Tile Project update
- Performance projects: Poetry and Pie (May 13, 2024), Mugshots (June 2, 2024), Flute and Harp (June 23, 2024)
- Art Day planning
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes and bills, hearing citizen comments, and acting on the auditor's financial report for FY ending June 30, 2023. They will also make 2024 appointments for officers, attorney, engineer, financial advisor, and WRA representatives, and consider a pay estimate for the WRA Grimes Connector Project. Updates will be given on several projects, including the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and a multi-sensor televising inspection project.
- Approval of Auditor's Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2023
- 2024 appointments: District Officers, Attorney, Engineer, Financial Advisor, WRA Representatives
- Approval of Pay Estimate – Contract 1, Pay Estimate No. 21 (WRA Grimes Connector Project)
- Sanitary Sewer Backup – 10407 Oakwood Drive
- Monthly Expense Reports – November and December 2023
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Crossroads Business Park Planned Unit Development Master Plan to allow amusement and recreation services as a conditional use at 4143 121st Street. The commission will also consider final plats and site plans for Mallard Prairie Townhomes and a building addition for Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.
- Public hearing on Crossroads Business Park amendment (Case No. 010-1994-02.03.11) at 4143 121st Street
- Final plat for Mallard Prairie Townhomes Plat 2 at 170th Street and Persimmon Lane
- Site plan for Mallard Prairie Townhomes Plat 2 at 170th Street and Persimmon Lane
- Site plan for Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship building addition at 10700 Justin Drive
- Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a conditional use permit update for New Point Church. The board will also review minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit Update for New Point Church (3209 99th Street) Case No. 011-2024-02.01