Friday, November 20, 2020 |
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At the beginning of the meeting on Tuesday, November 17, the Mayor administered the oath of office to Police Officer Tanner Miller.
The City Council's work session on Race and Diversity held in August outlined five priority issues, with one of those issues being the formalization of Police Department standards. In an effort to move toward an Urbandale community that is more inclusive and accepting of all, a public hearing was held for the first reading of a new ordinance that would change the current Municipal Code to include the prohibition of biased based profiling. This policy is not new to the Urbandale Police Department, but due to current discussion on policing within Urbandale, the Des Moines metro, and the nation, it is the first policy the Police Department has recommended adding to the Urbandale Municipal Code.
The Council took two actions related to a potential new arena on the Urbandale side of Merle Hay Mall. The project would include a multi-purpose arena and a hotel. The Council approved a contract with a firm to conduct a feasibility and economic impact study for the project and an agreement related to legal work necessary to collaborate on the project with the City of Des Moines (the mall property is located in both cities). Read More.
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State of the City Address with Mayor Bob Andeweg |
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Mayor Andeweg’s State of the City Address premiered live today on YouTube. Mayor Bob reflected on the successes and challenges of the Urbandale community. Watch it below. |
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All Pets Need a Leash in Urbandale |
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It is unlawful for any owner to allow dogs, cats, or any other animals to run at large in the City of Urbandale. To report an animal at large, please contact Westcom Dispatch at 515-222-3321 and they will dispatch a WestPet animal control officer. |
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Online Reservations for Enclosed Facilities |
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Starting Tuesday, January 5, 2021, all customers (residents and non-residents of Urbandale) will be able to reserve our three enclosed facilities (Lions, Giovannetti, and the Community Room), 365 days in advance through our online registration system. For additional information, call the Parks & Recreation office at 515-278-3963.
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While our full facility remains closed to the public, the Urbandale Public Library is offering public access computer hours in meeting room A/B Monday – Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. View artist Bill Allen’s exhibit on display in the Art Gallery (outside the meeting rooms) through December 14.
Current issues of popular magazines are now available for checkout. Browse the online catalog for titles, then place a hold and schedule a curbside pickup after you're notified it's been located.
Researching your family tree? We're pleased to announce remote access to Ancestry Library Edition has been extended to December 31, 2020. Learn more.
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The Urbandale Fire Department is Here for You |
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The Urbandale Fire Department continues to work and respond within the COVID guidelines. We are seeing COVID positive patients almost every day and our crews are doing a remarkable job caring for residents and keeping themselves safe. At the same time, we have curtailed most of our inspection and public education programs including CPR, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher training, car seat installs, smoke detector battery changes. We will get back to these valuable programs as soon as we can. |
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FAFSA Information for Families, November 21 at 2:00 PM |
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Representatives from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office will provide an informational presentation, answer general questions, and tell you where to find trustworthy, free resources on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Teens and Adults 16+. Register now.
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Yard Waste Collection Season Extended |
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The City will continue to collect yard waste through December 3. If you generate yard waste after your last collection day, you can put it out the weeks of December 28 and January 4 during the holiday tree collection. If you would like further information, please call the Department of Engineering and Public Works at 515-278-3950.
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