Friday, November 18, 2022 |
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The Mayor and City Council met on Tuesday, November 15, for a regular meeting.
The City Council set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 13, to consider the construction of a solar array on the roof of the new Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility. The City will get bids for a 225 kW system and a 170 kW system and have the Council make a decision at a future council meeting.
Urbandale continues to grow north and west. The Council approved a site plan for 52 single-family attached townhomes near 142nd Street and Waterford Road.
At the end of the meeting the Mayor and City Council thanked all staff involved in making the opening night of Miracle on 86th Street a success. The park features 50,000 holiday lights, a large custom-built train, larger-than-life ornamental displays, an ice-skating rink, and holiday-themed events and all season long. The park will remain decorated for the next eight weeks.
The Mayor and City Council will meet again for a meeting on Tuesday, November 29. Read More.
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Miracle on 86th Street: Park Transformed into Winter Wonderland |
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The City opened a new winter attraction named Miracle on 86th Street this week at Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden. The park is decorated with 50,000 lights and features a large custom-built train, larger-than-life ornamental displays, an ice-skating rink, and holiday-themed events all season long. The park is located at 3400 86th Street, near Urbandale Public Library and Urbandale City Hall. Watch the opening-night video below.
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Yard Waste Season Ends Next Week |
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Curbside collection of yard waste through the Compost It! program will end for the season the week of November 21, 2022, on your regular collection day. Yard waste and holiday trees can be put out for winter collection the weeks of December 26 and January 2.
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Thanksgiving Trash/Recycling Schedule |
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, if your collection day is normally on Thursday, it will be pushed back to Friday, November 25. (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday collections are on schedule as usual.) Learn more about garbage collection.
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Parking During a Snow Storm |
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When plowing operations are underway, an emergency parking ban will go into effect for all Urbandale streets. Vehicles must be removed from the street until the snow is cleared from curb to curb. It is best to plan ahead and assume that if more than one inch of snow has been forecast, it is necessary that your street be plowed and vehicles must be parked elsewhere. Parking ban notifications are posted on our website’s homepage. Visit www.Urbandale.org/Snow to learn more.
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History, Research, Genealogy and More |
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The Des Moines Register database is now available to anyone with an Urbandale Public Library card interested in history, research, genealogy or just curious to take a trip into the past. You’ll find complete, full-text articles and issues dating back to 1871. Log in from anywhere with your library card to get started!
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Recycling Holiday Lights and More! |
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The Library is a drop-off location for any broken holiday lights that you may find as you begin decorating for the holiday season. Recycle your broken holiday lights at the library though Monday, January 19. But what about all that holiday wrapping paper? It's very important that the right materials make it into your bin, see the list of approved items here.
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Don’t Forget to Clear Your Sidewalks |
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Residents are required by ordinance to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall. Property owners that do not remove snow from their sidewalk may be subject to a citation and the City may choose to perform the work and assess the costs against the property. Visit www.Urbandale.org/Snow to learn more.
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City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving |
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Most City offices, departments, and divisions will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. The Library is closing at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25. |
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Interstates 35/80 & Hickman Road Interchange Meeting |
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On Tuesday, November 22, Iowa DOT and project consultants will be present to discuss the proposed improvements for the interchange. Residents are invited to experience a self-guided tour of the proposed improvements and submit comments and questions. Learn more.
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Tomorrow is the Last Leaf Drop-off Day
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The last day for Urbandale residents to drop off leaves, free of charge, at the Urbandale Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility is this Saturday, November 19. Residents may bring leaves in any paper yard waste bag. Containers and plastic bags will also be allowed as long as the yard waste is emptied from the container or bag at the site. Please bring identification as checks will take place to make sure only Urbandale residents are utilizing the no-charge service. Learn more.
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City Receives Excellence Award |
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Earlier this month, the City of Urbandale received the 2022 Excellence in Concrete Award for the Coyote Ridge Trail Project Phases 1 & 2. The award was presented by Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association and American Concrete Institute (Iowa Chapter). Read the press release.
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Help the Fire Department Plan for the Future |
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The Urbandale Fire Department is updating its strategic plan and is seeking interested citizens to be part of the process on Wednesday, December 7. We need participation from a broad section of the community (including business owners, seniors, and families) to help us evaluate the department’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Participants should expect to spend about three hours sharing your thoughts and ideas. If you are interested in joining the review panel, please RSVP here. Your perspective matters and could make a big difference in the success of this project.
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Join the USRC in the New Year |
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The Urbandale Senior Recreation Center offers 26 fitness classes each week specifically for adults 55+. We have a variety of class formats and instructors—we have something for everyone! Classes run in month-long sessions, so you can find a regular favorite, or change up your routine from month to month. Getting started is easy and affordable. Registration for December classes is open now, and January, February, and March class registration opens December 1. Class fees range from $4-6 per month. Check out the latest newsletter for class offerings at www.urbandaleseniors.org |
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Are You Experiencing Grief? |
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The Library has partnered with EveryStep to provide anyone experiencing grief a holiday toolkit at a program on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 PM. This program is intended to be a safe space for people to express grief and find comfort in shared experiences with the help of EveryStep Program Coordinator Taylor Clemons.
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Do you have a large item that doesn't fit in your garbage bin? Urbandale residents can drop off large items (like appliances and furniture) on the second Saturday of every month, from 8 AM until Noon, for no-charge at the Urbandale Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility. Learn more.
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In less than six months, on May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID or another TSA approved ID, such as a passport or military ID, to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. If you have a star on the upper-righthand corner of your Iowa driver’s license or ID card, that’s the REAL ID symbol that you’ll need to board a plane or enter a federal building beginning May 3, 2023. Learn more.
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Aurora Avenue/100th Street Widening
This project will widen the street to 37 feet to allow for one lane in each direction plus a painted left turn lane. Link to page.
170th Street Reconstruction with Meredith Drive
This project is reconstructing the road as a four-lane roadway with left-turn lanes, including grading and storm sewer. Link to page.
Walnut Creek Sanitary Sewer
The City of Grimes is constructing a new sanitary sewer through portions of Urbandale and Walnut Creek Regional Park. The new sanitary sewer will allow Grimes to connect to the regional wastewater system. Link to page.
128th Street Reconstruction
This project involves the reconstruction of the northbound lanes of 128th Street from Douglas Parkway to Aurora Avenue, the reconstruction of the southbound lanes of 128th Street from Douglas Parkway to 750 feet north of Douglas Parkway, and patching of remaining southbound pavement to Aurora Avenue. Link to page.
Waterford Road Reconstruction
This project is reconstructing Waterford Road from 156th Street to 142nd Street as a four-lane arterial with median, sidewalks, and separated bike lane. Link to page.
Douglas Urbanization
This project is urbanizing Douglas Avenue from 100th Street to North Walnut Creek. Link to page.
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Urbandale Food Pantry Executive Director Patty Sneddon-Kisting: ‘I will never let the things I’m going through steal my joy’. Read more.
DOT plans public input sessions planned for I-80/35, Hickman Road interchange. Read more.
Changes coming to I-80/35 interchange over Hickman. Read more.
Urbandale addresses neighbors' concerns about new dog park. Read more.
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