The City Council met via WebEx for a regularly-scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25. Due to increasing coronavirus cases in the region, City Hall continues to be closed to the public but City employees continue to work inside the building.
The Mayor began the meeting with a proclamation recognizing the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. On July 2, 1919, Iowa was the tenth state to ratify the 19th Amendment which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied or abridged based on sex.
The City Council approved a site plan for a new Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh to be built near the roundabout at 142nd Street and Douglas Parkway. The building will be around 6,000 square feet (of which 2,000 square feet will be for a coffee shop). The site plan also includes an outdoor patio seating area.
The Council also approved an aquatic programs partnership agreement with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines that provides swim lessons and fitness classes at a subsidized rate for Urbandale residents. Since closing the pool on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parks and Recreation staff has been working to secure aquatic options for Urbandale residents until a decision in made on when the pool will re-open.
The YMCA will offer Urbandale residents swim lessons at a discounted price of $85 per session, which would include a 30-minute lesson held once a week for six weeks. This would be a $35 savings from what current non-YMCA members pay for lessons. The YMCA will also offer Urbandale residents the opportunity to purchase a monthly pass for aqua exercise classes at select YMCA locations for $50 per month. This pass would be exclusive for Urbandale residents only and would provide residents access to a minimum of 3 classes per week. Read More.
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Storm Clean Up Continues in Urbandale |
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Thank you for your patience as our crews continue cleaning up after this major storm. Work is expected to be complete by the end of next week. |
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Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment |
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Urban Loop 141 Flyover and Meredith Drive Interchange Ramps |
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We’re weeks away from the opening of the Meredith Drive Interchange ramps and the Iowa 141 Flyover. The opening of these interchanges represents a major achievement for Urbandale and its federal, state and local partners to increase safety, efficiency and economic opportunity. To mark the Urban Loop completion, a searchlight will light up the night sky for several days around the opening. Private funds have been secured for the searchlight use which was approved by the City Council to highlight this important community asset.
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New Fiber Optic Network to be Deployed throughout Urbandale |
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The Urbandale City Council approved an agreement with MetroNet to begin construction of a network for high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, and phone service throughout the Urbandale community. MetroNet is a private sector provider based in Indiana. The company offers 100 percent fiber optic connections directly to homes and businesses with speeds ranging from 100 Megabits to 1 Gigabit per second. It will take approximately one year to build out the Urbandale system, with the first customers expected to begin receiving service in the coming year. |
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Join the 21-Day Equity Challenge |
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The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity for shared learning and growth. Central Iowans are invited to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. Sign up to join the 21-day self-guided learning journey that begins on October 5, 2020.
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New banners have gone up around town and the designs relate to life in Urbandale. The recently constructed monument signs at the intersection of Douglas Avenue. and I-35/80 have eight stones that represent Urbandale. The imagery from these stones are used as a visual bridge and cohesive identity for the banners around town. The banners include stylized images of clock from Downtown Urbandale, a water tower at Living History Farms, a historic streetcar, and representations of nature, technology, recreation, industry, and partnerships. See the banners here.
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Work for the City of Urbandale |
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The City of Urbandale relies on highly skilled and talented individuals to provide quality city services to our residents! Have you ever thought about working with us? You'd join a dynamic team committed to making Urbandale one of the best places to live and work. We're slowly beginning to fill open vacancies that were held due to COVID-19. Learn more and apply with us today!
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Library, Parks, and Recreation |
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Flame The Food Truck will be at Walker Johnston Park on Sunday, August 30 from 11AM – 6PM. The food concept of Flame is based off of quality food that brings people together to create memories. Join us Walker Johnston Park this Sunday from 11am to 6pm!
The Library is now offering Book Bundles, a new service perfect for anyone who is always looking for a new book to read. Book Bundles are pre-made collections of 10 books in the following genres, levels, and formats: Board Books, Easy, Easy Reader, Juvenile Fiction, Teen Fiction, Adult Fiction, and Large Print.
TOT is a fitness and academic enrichment program for ages 3-5 that incorporates ball handling skills and academics. Through unique physical movement and academic concepts, TOT stimulates brain growth, hand-eye coordination, self-control, and confidence! Register your child online.
Join us online in September for a series of textile arts workshops led by the Des Moines Weavers & Spinners Guild. Learn more.
The Library is partnering with Telecommunications Access Iowa and Relay Iowa to host a series of virtual events this September. The purpose is to help educate area residents about Deaf culture and resources available to the deaf and hard of hearing. Learn more.
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Meredith Drive - 156th Street to 170th Street
The construction of a four-lane roadway for Meredith Drive beginning at 156th Street and extending west to 170th Street. Learn More
72nd Street Reconstruction Project
This project involves the reconstruction of 72nd Street from Douglas Avenue to just north of Prairie Avenue. Storm Sewer improvements will also be added along the north side of Ridgemont Drive from 72nd Street to 74th Street. Learn More
104th Reconstruction – Hickman Road to Douglas Ave.
This road will have one lane in each direction plus a left turn lane. Storm sewer would be installed with this project to allow the ditches to be filled and curb and gutter used on the new street. Learn More
I-35/80 Urban Loop
Ramp Closure at the I-35/80 Urban Loop and lane closure on Iowa 141 began Wednesday, August 19th. Learn More
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