Urbandale public meetings in 2025
68 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on amending the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning 10841 Douglas Avenue from a Highway Commercial District to a Planned Unit Development to permit a residential apartment building. A separate public hearing will consider a commercial bakery use at Lot 1, Colby Woods North Plat 2 (3303 86th Street). The commission will also review site plans for a Hy‑Vee nitrogen tank at 3303 86th Street and for 2026 improvements to Walnut Hills Elementary School at 4240 156th Street, followed by staff reports and commissioner items.
- 10841 Douglas Avenue – amendment and rezoning to Planned Unit Development for apartments (Case No. 010-2025-02.01)
- Colby Woods – Lot 1, Colby Woods North Plat 2 – permit commercial bakery operation (Case No. 010-1973-02.02.27)
- Hy‑Vee nitrogen tank – site plan review (Site Plan No. 012-1989-03.02)
- Walnut Hills Elementary School – 2026 site improvements (Site Plan No. 012-2003-16.02)
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes. After a public hearing on 10841 Douglas Avenue, the commission voted to approve the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning of the parcel from Highway Commercial to Planned Unit Development. The motion to close the public hearing and the final approval both passed unanimously.
- Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Closed public hearing on 10841 Douglas Avenue (6-0)
- Approved amendment and rezoning of 10841 Douglas Avenue to PUD (6-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will meet electronically to approve the November 2025 meeting minutes and the Recreation Supervisor certified list. The meeting is held at City Hall due to scheduling constraints.
- Approve Commission Minutes – November 20, 2025
- Approve Recreation Supervisor Certified List
- Meeting held electronically at City Hall, 3600 86th Street
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda, the November 20, 2025 minutes, and the Recreation Supervisor Certified List. All three motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and none against. Commissioner Beth Freeman was absent for each vote.
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved Recreation Supervisor Certified List (2-0)
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee will review updates on recent public‑art projects, including the Miracle on 86th Street and Walker Johnston Creek Access. The committee will hear a Library Foundation grant request and a BRAVO grant update. Action items include a decision on the BRAVO grant commitment and the election of officers for 2026. The meeting also includes routine reports and planning for 2026.
- Recap of Miracle on 86th Street
- Walker Johnston Creek Access public art update
- Library Foundation grant request
- BRAVO grant update and commitment (action required)
- 2026 officer elections (action required)
The Public Art Committee unanimously approved the finance report and previous minutes. It approved a $5,000 Library Foundation grant for an artist‑in‑residence program and acknowledged receipt of a $50,000 BRAVO grant. The committee also approved up to $35,000 of CIP funds for the Boesen Park entrance artwork and confirmed the 2026 officer elections.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and finance report (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 Library Foundation grant for artist‑in‑residence program (unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of $50,000 BRAVO grant for Boesen Park entrance art (unanimous)
- Approved up to $35,000 CIP funding for Boesen Park entrance artwork (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 officer elections: Chair Matt Scheetz, Vice Chair Sean Dengler, Secretary Kurtis Wolgast, Finance Carol Holmquist (unanimous)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will hold a public hearing on the intention to convey a pipe to the WRA and consider that conveyance. A separate public hearing will review proposed plans, specifications, contract form, cost estimate, and bids for the trunk sewer extension south of Aurora to Meredith Drive, and consider awarding Contract 1. The regular meeting will also address roll call, approval of minutes and bills, attorney updates on finances, upcoming budget sessions, and various sewer projects. The meeting will adjourn with the next regular meeting set for January 13, 2026.
- Public hearing on intention to convey pipe to the WRA
- Public hearing on plans, specs, contract form, and bids for trunk sewer extension south of Aurora to Meredith Drive (Contract 1)
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Merle Hay Rd Lift Station‑Force Main Replacement Project
- Discussion of ordinance on connection fees
Planning & Zoning Commission
No meeting was held on December 8, 2025. The agenda lists items scheduled for the next meeting on December 22, 2025, regarding rezoning, a PUD amendment, and site plans.
- Public hearing for rezoning 10841 Douglas Avenue from C-H to PUD for a residential apartment building
- Public hearing for PUD Master Plan amendment at 3303 86th Street to allow a commercial bakery
- Hy-Vee Nitrogen Tank site plan at 3303 86th Street
- Walnut Hills Elementary School 2026 Site Improvements site plan at 4240 156th Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025 was not held. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for January 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Timberline Village/Knapp Property. The body will also review a building addition site plan and a wall material amendment for Merle Hay Mall.
- Public hearing: Rezoning Timberline Village/Knapp Property (128th Street and Aurora Avenue) from A-1 Agricultural Reserve to R-1S Suburban Density Single Family District
- Site Plan No. 012-1997-19.02: SACMI, USA building addition at 3434 106th Circle
- Site Plan No. 012-1972-25.02: Amendment to western wall materials at Merle Hay Mall (3800 Merle Hay Road)
- Discussion of amendments to the Zoning Code
The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to close the public hearing on the Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning from A‑1 to R‑1S. It also approved the SACMI, USA building addition site plan, subject to staff‑recommended conditions.
- Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
- Closed public hearing on Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning (6‑0)
- Approved SACMI, USA building addition site plan, subject to staff conditions (6‑0)
Merle Hay Joint 28E Board
The Merle Hay Reinvestment District Joint 28E Board will convene via WebEx to approve the submission of an amendment request to the Iowa Economic Development Authority and review previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of October 31, 2025 meeting minutes
- Resolution 2025-03: Approving submission of an amendment request to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
- Administrator Report
- Meeting held via WebEx Call
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will meet electronically to review and approve personnel lists. The body is tasked with certifying candidates for specific city roles.
- Approval of Police Officer Certified List
- Approval of Staff Engineer Certified List
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the November 6, 2025 minutes, the Police Officer Certified List, and the Staff Engineer Certified List. All motions were carried with two votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved Police Officer Certified List (2-0)
- Approved Staff Engineer Certified List (2-0)
- Adjourned meeting (2-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Urbandale Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to select sculptures for the 2026-27 Art Park Exhibition. The body will also review minutes from the October 15, 2025, meeting.
- Selection of 2026-27 Art Park Exhibition sculptures
The commission approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Public Art Committee's recommendations for the 2026‑27 Urbandale Art Park Exhibition, selecting four sculptures. No other actions were taken.
- Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no nays)
- Approved 2026‑27 Art Park Exhibition selections (unanimous, no nays)
Civil Rights Commission
The Urbandale Civil Rights Commission will meet electronically to approve the agenda, discuss a Human Rights Day proclamation and op-ed, and consider the FY2026-27 budget request.
- Approval of the agenda
- Human Rights Day Proclamation
- Human Rights Day Op-Ed
- FY2026-27 Budget Request
- Commissioner Items
With a quorum present, the commission approved its meeting agenda. It voted to allow the commission to sign the Human Rights Day op‑ed piece. The commissioners agreed to request the FY2025‑26 budget amounts for FY2026‑27 pending further direction.
- Approved agenda (ayes: Snyder, Robinette, Ehlizevak)
- Approved commission to sign Human Rights Day op‑ed (ayes: Snyder, Robinette, Ehlizevak)
- Decided to request FY2025‑26 budget amounts for FY2026‑27 (consensus)
- Agreed to hold a special meeting in January to discuss City Attorney replies
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee will meet electronically on November 13, 2025 because a quorum cannot be assembled in person. The agenda includes a call to order, presentations and discussion of the Policy Charter Document, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
The committee decided not to use the online ranking tool to prioritize the three subcommittee policy charter proposals, stating they were equally important. It also cancelled the meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, and staff will update the meeting invite. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Declined to rank policy charter proposals (no vote recorded)
- Cancelled December 11, 2025 meeting (no vote recorded)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The board will review the audited financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Members will discuss ordinances regarding connection fees and the foundation drain disconnection program. The meeting includes updates on several trunk sewer and lift station projects.
- Discussion of Ordinance on Connection Fees
- Discussion of Ordinance on Foundation Drain Disconnection Program
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 11 for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Resolution on Intention to Convey Pipe to the WRA and setting of a public hearing
- Presentation of the Audited Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will continue a public hearing on rezoning the Timberline Village/Knapp Property from A-1 Agricultural Reserve to R-1S Suburban Density Single Family at 128th Street and Aurora Avenue. It will also hear a petition to amend the Day’s Run West PUD Master Plan to allow an overnight pet boarding facility at 4500‑4590 128th Street. Final plats will be approved for Urbandale Marketplace III (10993 Meredith Drive), Mallard Prairie (174th Street and Hickory Drive), and Acadia (Centennial Blvd. and Hickory Lane). Staff will present proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, and commissioners may address additional items.
- Rezoning “Timberline Village/Knapp Property” from A-1 to R-1S (128th St & Aurora Ave) – public hearing continued
- Amendment to Day’s Run West PUD Master Plan for Lots 2‑3 to permit overnight pet boarding (4500‑4590 128th St) – public hearing
- Final Plat approval for Urbandale Marketplace III Plat 5 (10993 Meredith Drive)
- Final Plat approval for Mallard Prairie Plat 5 (174th St & Hickory Drive)
- Final Plat approval for Acadia Plat 4 (Centennial Blvd. & Hickory Lane)
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It also voted to postpone the public hearing on the Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning (A‑1 to R‑1S) until the next commission meeting on November 24, 2025.
- Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all commissioners voted aye, motion carried)
- Continued Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning hearing to Nov 24, 2025 (all commissioners voted aye, motion carried)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will formally approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will also decide on the revised recruitment plan for the Recreation Supervisor position at the Senior Recreation Center. The meeting is conducted electronically with an option for in‑person public viewing.
- Approve agenda
- Approve commission minutes – October 16, 2025
- Approve revised recruitment plan for Recreation Supervisor at Senior Recreation Center
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 16, 2025 minutes. It also approved the revised recruitment plan for the Recreation Supervisor position. All motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and none against.
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved Recreation Supervisor Revised Recruitment Plan (2-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not hold a meeting on November 5, 2025, and there were no pending items. The next scheduled meeting is on December 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm.
Merle Hay Joint 28E Board
The Merle Hay Reinvestment District Joint 28E Board will meet electronically to conduct business. The primary action is the approval of the 2025 Merle Hay IRA Annual Report.
- Approval of 2025 Merle Hay IRA Annual Report
- Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider a resolution to convey a pipe to the WRA and schedule a public hearing on the conveyance. The board will also discuss ordinances for a foundation drain disconnection program and connection fees. Updates will be provided on several sewer projects and on financial matters, including the FY ending June 30, 2025 audit.
- Resolution on intention to convey pipe to the WRA and setting of a public hearing
- Discussion of ordinance on foundation drain disconnection program
- Discussion of ordinance on connection fees
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Merle Hay Rd Lift Station-Force Main Replacement Project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public testimony on three rezoning cases and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding buffer yards. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for a Sikh temple and a dental office.
- Rezone Timberline Village/Knapp Property (128th Street and Aurora Avenue) to R-1S
- Rezone Lorey Property (16103 Douglas Parkway) to R-1S
- Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 160.27 regarding buffer yards
- Site Plan for Iowa Sikh Gurudwara (11000 Douglas Avenue)
- Site Plan for Urbandale Family Dentistry (10922 Meredith Drive)
The commission approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed the Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning to the November 10 meeting. It approved the Lorey Property rezoning from A-2 to R-1S after closing the public hearing.
- Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Continued Timberline rezoning to Nov 10, 2025 (6-0)
- Closed Lorey Property public hearing (6-0)
- Approved Lorey Property rezoning from A-2 to R-1S (6-0)
Public Art Committee
The Urbandale Public Art Committee will approve the prior meeting's minutes and the finance report, hear a report from the Director of Parks and Recreation, receive updates on recent events, and deliberate on an Art Park proposal. No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond routine approvals and discussion items.
- Approval of previous meeting’s minutes (Consent Agenda)
- Approval of finance report (Consent Agenda)
- Director’s Report by Jan Herke, Director of Parks and Recreation
- Recap of Downtown Urbandale event held on October 11
- Deliberation on an Art Park proposal
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then unanimously adjourned. It decided not to recommend purchasing any of the 47 art submissions this year. The committee will limit future submission forms to three pieces per artist and will send the selected works to City Council for approval on November 18. The committee also noted a staff resignation and will look to fill the position.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
- Committee does not recommend purchasing any art pieces
- Committee will limit submission forms to three pieces per artist
- Committee will forward art selections to Council for approval on November 18
- Noted resignation of Alexson Calahan and will seek a replacement
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will meet electronically to approve the decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List. The meeting will also cover approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous session.
- Approve Commission Minutes – September 18, 2025
- Approve decertification and exhaustion of Police Officer Certified List
- Electronic meeting held per Iowa Code Section 21.8
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission approved its meeting agenda and the September 18, 2025 minutes. It also approved the decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List. All three motions carried with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved decertification and exhaustion of Police Officer Certified List (3-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to review the minutes from September 24, 2025, and receive an update on the master plan for Walker Johnston Park. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments and reports from the director and chairman.
- Update on Master Plan for Walker Johnston Park
The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the two final design options presented by Confluence for the Walker Johnston Park master plan and voted to move forward with the process. Both actions passed with no recorded dissent.
- Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Confluence's final designs for Walker Johnston Park master plan and authorized next steps (unanimous)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District meeting will cover routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and a citizens forum. The board will consider updates on several sewer projects and financial matters, and will discuss and possibly approve an ordinance for the Foundation Drain Disconnection Program. Additional actions include final approval of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Program and site‑plan reviews for the Iowa Sikh Association and Urbandale Family Dentistry.
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 10 for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 project
- Discussion and possible approval of ordinance on Foundation Drain Disconnection Program
- Final approval of 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Program
- Site‑plan review for Iowa Sikh Association, 11000 Douglas Avenue
- Site‑plan review for Urbandale Family Dentistry, 10922 Meredith Drive
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the September 22 meeting and then consider several land use items. Commissioners will review the preliminary plat for the Bentley Ridge West project at 184th Street and Northview Drive, a site plan for the Des Moines Christian School Early Education Center at 13831 Aurora Avenue, and a final plat for the Des Moines Christian School on the 13300‑13800 blocks of Meredith Drive. A staff report will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning code concerning native species plantings.
- Preliminary plat for “Bentley Ridge West” (184th Street and Northview Drive)
- Site Plan No. 012-2025-05.00 for Des Moines Christian School – Early Education Center (13831 Aurora Avenue)
- Final plat for Des Moines Christian School (13300‑13800 blocks of Meredith Drive)
- Staff report on zoning code amendments for native species plantings
- Approval of minutes from September 22, 2025
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous motion. The commission reviewed the Bentley Ridge West Preliminary Plat (184th St & Northview Dr) and staff presented many recommended conditions, but the minutes contain no motion or vote on the plat.
- Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, unanimous)
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee will meet on October 9, 2025 at City Hall, 3600 86th Street. The agenda includes presentations and discussion of charter documents and recommendations for the FY2026‑27 budget. The meeting will conclude with next steps and adjournment.
- Charter document presentations and discussion
- FY2026‑27 budget recommendations
The committee reviewed five subcommittee budget charter proposals and increased the transportation survey request to $25,000‑$30,000. It then ranked the proposals, placing emergency rental assistance first and youth services last. Policy charter documents were tabled until the November meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
- Reviewed food insecurity garden charter ($5,000 budget)
- Increased transportation survey budget request to $25,000‑$30,000
- Reviewed affordable housing emergency rental assistance charter ($50,000 budget)
- Reviewed language support training charter ($300 budget)
- Reviewed youth services resource hub charter ($15,000‑$23,000 budget)
- Ranked budget charter proposals: 1. Housing, 2. Transportation, 3. Language support, 4. Food insecurity, 5. Youth services
- Tabled policy charter documents until November meeting
Economic Development Advisory Board
The board will meet to receive updates on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and several city programs. Discussions include progress on Urbandale Uplift 2025, the Downtown Urbandale Block Party, and Urbandale CareerCon.
- TIF Update Overview
- Urbandale Uplift 2025 Update
- Downtown Urbandale Block Party Update
- Urbandale CareerCon Update
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider conditional use permits for two different business locations. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit for Where the Child Things Are (2785 100th Street)
- Conditional Use Permit for ISA VI LLC/ Restaurant Supply (11300 Meredith Drive)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The district will hold a public hearing on the Merle Hay Road Lift Station Force Main Replacement Project. In the regular meeting, it will consider approvals of Change Order No. 4 for the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension, Partial Pay No. 1 for the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project, and resolutions to approve plans, specifications, contract forms, accept bids, and award the contract and bonds for the Merle Hay project. Additional items include updates on other sewer extensions, financial audit status, and engineering reviews.
- Public hearing on Merle Hay Rd Lift Station Force Main Replacement Project
- Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension (2023 Project)
- Approval of Partial Pay No. 1 for Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Resolutions to approve plans, specifications, contract form, accept bids, award contract and bonds for Merle Hay Rd Lift Station‑Force Main Replacement Project
- Discussion of possible ordinance on Foundation Drain Disconnection Program
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from July 2025 and discuss the 2026-2031+ Capital Improvements Program budget. The meeting will also include a report on an Eagle Scout project.
- Approve July 16, 2025 minutes
- Review 2026-2031+ Capital Improvements Program Budget
- Eagle Scout Project report
- Director's Reports
- Citizen Comments
The commission voted to approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes with no opposition. It also approved the staff‑recommended Capital Improvements Program projects for 2026‑2031+ as presented, again with no nays. A public hearing on the CIP is tentatively set for Dec. 1, 2025, and there were no citizen comments recorded.
- Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (no nays)
- Approved proposed 2026‑2031+ CIP projects for Parks & Recreation (no nays)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two Planned Unit Development Master Plan amendments. The body will also review a site plan for AutoZone and plats for Oakwood Haven.
- Public hearing for automotive retail sales at 10950 Plum Drive (Urbandale Marketplace)
- AutoZone site plan for 10950 Plum Drive
- Public hearing to reduce minimum lot width at 4700-4788 86th Street (Best Manor Business Centre)
- Preliminary and Final Plats for Oakwood Haven Plat 2 (4700-4788 86th Street)
- Discussion of Zoning Code amendments regarding native plantings
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Jeff Hatfield, seconded by Julie Roethler, and carried with three votes in favor and no votes against. No other actions were recorded as decided at this meeting.
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission will meet electronically to approve the August 7, 2025 minutes and the Administrative Technician Certified List. The meeting is held at City Hall due to scheduling constraints.
- Approve Commission Minutes – August 7, 2025
- Approve Administrative Technician Certified List
- Meeting held electronically at City Hall, 3600 86th Street
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda, the August 7, 2025 minutes, and the Administrative Technician Certified List. All three motions were carried with unanimous support from Commissioners Robinson, Freeman, and Pierson. No other business was discussed.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved Administrative Technician Certified List (3-0)
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee is meeting electronically on September 11, 2025, per Iowa Code Section 21.8, due to logistical scheduling concerns. The agenda includes updates from the Transportation Subcommittee, a review of the Charter Document, and a discussion on next steps and deadlines.
- Electronic meeting held via Zoom
- Transportation Subcommittee update
- Charter Document review
- Discussion of next steps and deadlines
The Human Services Committee heard a transportation subcommittee report noting insufficient survey data and recommending a new comprehensive survey. The subcommittee listed possible policy actions and discussed innovative solutions. The committee reminded members that each subcommittee must submit at least one budgetary or policy charter document by October 3 for the October 9 meeting. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss a grant opportunity from Bravo of Greater Des Moines. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Bravo of Greater Des Moines Grant Opportunity
The committee voted unanimously to move forward with the Bravo of Greater Des Moines grant request, which could provide up to $50,000 and be supplemented by CIP and other contributions. The city council will review and approve the motion on September 16. The originally scheduled September 16 UPAC meeting was cancelled, and the meeting was formally adjourned.
- Approved moving forward with Bravo grant request and additional CIP contributions (unanimous)
- City council to consider and approve the grant motion on 9/16
- Cancelled the September 16 UPAC meeting
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The board will receive updates on several trunk sewer and lift station projects. The meeting includes a site plan review for an AutoZone at 10950 Plum Drive and a report on the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 audit.
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 9 for Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Site plan review for AutoZone at 10950 Plum Drive
- Update on Merle Hay Rd Lift Station-Force Main Replacement Project
- Update on Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Report on Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 Audit
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The session then served as a public hearing on the Des Moines Christian School‑Meredith Drive Campus proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone the property from A‑1 Agricultural Reserve to a Planned Unit Development, with staff recommending approval pending City Development Board approval of annexation. A preliminary plat for the proposed school campus was also presented, and staff recommended its approval subject to the same conditions. No formal vote was taken on the rezoning or plat at this meeting.
- Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Public hearing held on Des Moines Christian School rezoning request (no vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The August 25, 2025, meeting was cancelled. The agenda lists items scheduled for the next meeting on September 8, 2025, regarding a school campus and zoning code amendments.
- Proposed rezoning of 13300-13800 blocks of Meredith Drive from A-1 to PUD for Des Moines Christian School
- Preliminary Plat for Des Moines Christian School (13300-13800 blocks of Meredith Drive)
- Site Plan No. 012-2025-03.00 for Des Moines Christian School
- Discussion of Zoning Code amendments regarding native plantings
Public Art Committee
The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and finance report after a motion by Matt and a second by Carol. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Matt and a second by Charlotte. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and discussion of upcoming projects.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and finance report (motion by Matt, seconded by Carol)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Matt, seconded by Charlotte)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to receive a presentation from the Youth Services Subcommittee. The body will also introduce a charter document and discuss upcoming deadlines.
- Youth Services Subcommittee presentation
- Introduction of Charter Document
The committee heard presentations on childcare costs, after‑school and summer program gaps, and possible solutions such as a centralized information hub and new partnerships. A consultant introduced the Charter document, noting each subcommittee must complete a budgetary and policy charter by October 3 for the October 9 meeting. Upcoming meetings were scheduled for the transportation subcommittee on September 11 and the October 9 in‑person session to rank charter projects. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.
Civil Rights Commission
The Urbandale Civil Rights Commission approved its meeting agenda by a vote of three to zero. Members discussed recent Iowa civil‑rights code changes, especially regarding gender identity, and the commission’s investigative role. Mayor Robert Andeweg announced a resignation and said he will work to appoint new members. The commission asked staff for City Attorney guidance and Chair Snyder will share an Ames staff report on municipal civil‑rights protections.
- Approved agenda (Ayes: Snyder, Robinette, Ehlizevak)
- Requested City Attorney guidance on recent Iowa civil‑rights changes
- Chair Snyder will provide the Ames staff report “Civil Rights Protections in Iowa at the Municipal Level”
- Mayor Andeweg will identify and appoint new commission members after a resignation
Sanitary Sewer Districts
The board will discuss updates on the Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension and the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Members will also review the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a foundation drain disconnection ordinance.
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 8 for the Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Update on Northwest Walnut Creek Trunk Sewer Extension – 2023 Project
- Update on Ordinance Regarding Foundation Drain Disconnection Program
- Update on Audit of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
- July 2025 Sanitary Sewer Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then approved the Timberline Village Plat 2 preliminary plat, subject to staff recommendations. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes and no dissent.
- Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 passes)
- Approved Timberline Village Plat 2 preliminary plat, subject to staff recommendations (8-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda as posted. It also unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 commission minutes. The commission further approved the Administrative Technician Revised Recruitment Plan. No other items were discussed and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved Administrative Technician Revised Recruitment Plan (3-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment voted to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. No other decisions were recorded in the provided excerpt.
- Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission held a public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Section 160.29 to permit permeable pavement systems for residential and non‑residential development. After discussion, a motion to close the hearing passed unanimously. A second motion to adopt the amendment was also carried unanimously, approving the change to the code.
- Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 160.29 to allow permeable pavement (7‑0)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission approved its agenda and the June 19, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous motion. It also approved the Fire Prevention Specialist Certified List, with the motion carried. The commission discussed the Civil Service Reform Act (SF311) changes effective August 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved Fire Prevention Specialist Certified List (motion carried)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved two‑year lease extensions with the Urbandale Community School District for the Lions Park softball complex and the Walker Johnston Park tennis courts. It also approved expanding the urban bow hunt to include two additional park areas.
- Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (no nays)
- Approved lease extensions for Lions Park softball complex and Walker Johnston Park tennis courts (no nays)
- Approved expansion of the urban bow hunt to Urban Hills Park and the Parks and Public Works Satellite Building area (no nays)
Public Art Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with all members in favor. The finance report was postponed to the next meeting on August 19, 2025. No other actions were taken.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed finance report to Aug 19, 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. A public hearing was held on the Timberline Village/Knapp Property rezoning request from A‑1 to R‑1S, and staff presented a recommendation with conditions. No vote or final decision on the rezoning was recorded in the minutes.
- Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
Human Services Committee
The committee heard a presentation from the Affordable Housing subcommittee outlining goals and policy and financial recommendations. Members discussed the recommendations and next steps such as updating the Balanced Scorecard metrics sheet, monitoring federal housing legislation, and finalizing a process to advance recommendations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment voted to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The board then heard a conditional use permit application for the Ezan Islamic and Educational Center at 9379 Plum Drive, but no vote or decision on that request was recorded in the minutes.
- Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
Civil Service Commission
The commission approved its meeting agenda and the June 5 minutes. It also approved the promotional reclassification of Brian Stoklasa to Sewer System Operator II effective June 23, 2025, and Tim Terrill to Senior Engineering Technician effective July 7, 2025. No other actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Brian Stoklasa to Sewer System Operator II (effective 6/23/2025, unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Tim Terrill to Senior Engineering Technician (effective 7/7/2025, unanimous)
Human Services Committee
The committee received an overview of the annual budget cycle and capital improvement process for FY2026‑27. Members discussed a Predictive Index team‑type presentation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 9, 2025. The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with seven votes in favor and none against. No other agenda items were decided at this meeting.
- Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
Civil Service Commission
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 15, 2025 minutes. It also approved the Fire Prevention Specialist Recruitment Plan and the Mental Health Co‑Responder Certified List. All motions carried with three ayes and no nays.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved Fire Prevention Specialist Recruitment Plan (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health Co‑Responder Certified List (3-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the ETS Conditional Use Permit for the 4143 NW Urbandale Drive site, adopting the six staff‑recommended conditions, also by a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved ETS Conditional Use Permit, subject to six conditions (3-0)
Public Art Committee
The committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes and the finance report after a motion by Carol Holmquist, seconded by Becky Russ. The motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Caroll, seconded by Becky, which also carried.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and finance report (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Civil Service Commission
The Urbandale Civil Service Commission met virtually on May 15, 2025. Commissioners Greg Robinson and Jim Pierson approved the meeting agenda, the April 28, 2025 minutes, and the certified lists for firefighters, staff engineers, and police officers. All motions were carried with no dissent. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved amended Firefighter EMT‑Paramedic Certified List (motion carried)
- Approved Staff Engineer Certified List (motion carried)
- Approved Police Officer Certified List (motion carried)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission unanimously approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It then closed the public hearing on the Downtown Master Plan and voted to approve the plan as presented. The recommendation is advisory and will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
- Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Closed public hearing on Downtown Master Plan (7-0)
- Approved Downtown Master Plan (7-0)
Human Services Committee
The Urbandale Human Services Committee met virtually on May 8, 2025. The affordable‑housing subcommittee presented findings on demographics, homeownership, rental conditions, and recent projects. The discussion moved to funding considerations and timing for future recommendations to City Council. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. The Board approved a 1.1‑foot building‑separation variance for J Larson Homes LLC at 5426‑5430 153rd Street, with four affirmative votes. No decision was recorded for the Rangemaster Conditional Use Permit request.
- Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 1.1‑ft building‑separation variance for J Larson Homes LLC (4-0)
Civil Rights Commission
The Civil Rights Commission could not hold business because a quorum was not present. Commissioners discussed attendance, information gathering, a proclamation, and state code changes, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the Walnut Hills School final plat for 4240 156th Street, subject to staff‑recommended conditions, with all members voting aye. No other actions were decided; the Downtown Master Plan was presented with a public hearing scheduled for May 12.
- Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 pass)
- Approved Walnut Hills School final plat, subject to staff recommendations (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 passes)
Civil Service Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda as posted, approved the April 17, 2025 minutes, and approved the Firefighter EMT‑Paramedic Certified List. All motions were carried unanimously with two votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Jim Pierson was absent.
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved Firefighter EMT‑Paramedic Certified List (2-0)
Civil Service Commission
On April 17, 2025 the Urbandale Civil Service Commission met virtually. The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 20, 2025 minutes. It also approved the decertification and exhaustion of the Police Officer Certified List and the Mental Health Co‑Responder Recruitment Plan. All motions carried with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved decertification and exhaustion of Police Officer Certified List (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health Co‑Responder Recruitment Plan (3-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. No other actions or decisions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
- Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
Public Art Committee
The committee approved the minutes and finance report from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved a $2,000 allocation from sculpture purchase funds for the American Legion mural. The committee also approved partnering with Art is Rad for the Fourth of July activity, allocating up to $400 this year, with one member abstaining.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and finance report (motion carried)
- Approved $2,000 allocation from sculpture purchase funds for American Legion mural (unanimous approval)
- Approved partnership with Art is Rad for Fourth of July activity, allocating up to $400 this year (unanimous approval, one abstention)
Human Services Committee
The committee received updates from the language support subcommittee on emergency communications, resource navigation, and community‑based ELL programming. The transportation subcommittee reported on the Reimagine DART process and noted a public meeting on April 28 at the Urbandale Library. The food‑insecurity subcommittee announced the Urbandale Food Pantry’s new location, which served over 200 families on April 1. The next meeting will include a report from the affordable housing subcommittee and reminders about the Predictive Index assessment.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the minutes from its March 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were recorded as decided, approved, denied, or tabled in the provided excerpt.
- Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-1)