The Mayor and City Council met on Tuesday, October 18, and Mayor Andeweg began by approving routine items such as meeting minutes, bills, and license renewals.
The City Council approved a $736,000 bid to repurpose the vacant Parks Maintenance Facility and turn it into office space for the Parks & Recreation Department. Located southeast of the Library, this project is part of a master plan for the Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Mini-Plex. The new office space should be complete by the summer of 2023.
The City Council also approved a master plan for Lions Park. The master plan process included multiple public input opportunities and the comments received were considered and utilized to develop the final master plan. The plan has two main phases, with the initial phase including development opportunities within the next five years. The long-term extended phasing plan would include larger investment options that would likely require a future voter-approved bond referendum.
Urbandale continues to grow north and west; the Council approved a final plat near 170th Street and Waterford Road for 89 single-family lots.
The City Council approved a $155,000 purchase for four cardiac monitors/defibrillators for the Fire Department.
The Mayor and City Council will meet again on Tuesday, November 1, for a regular meeting. Read More.
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The Urbandale Uplift Project is a one-day, afternoon event where volunteer teams donate their time to complete rewarding projects in our community. Last week, more than 200 people from area companies completed projects that benefited our area non-profits, parks, and service providers. Thank you to all the volunteers, companies, and sponsors that came out for the Urbandale Uplift Project! See the video below.
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Daylight Savings Time Ends |
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Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, at 2 AM. At this time, clocks will “fall back” one hour, giving us more daylight in the dark fall and winter mornings. |
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Share Your Ideas: Community Recreation Complex |
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The City of Urbandale is working on design ideas for a proposed Community Recreation Complex, which would be constructed in Walnut Creek Regional Park near Meredith Drive and 152nd Street. We need your help to pick amenities you would most like to see in this new complex. Take the survey here.
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Due to lowering temperatures, Urbandale Parks & Recreation staff began shutting down drinking fountains and restrooms throughout the park system last week. As temperatures continue to drop, all park facilities must be winterized to withstand harsh weather conditions. Portable restrooms will remain through October and then closed and removed in early November. |
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It's a winter wonderland! Bundle up this winter and stroll through the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park from November 15, 2022, through January 9, 2023, and enjoy holiday events that your whole family will love. The park will be lit everywhere with holiday lights and we'll be hosting special events all season long! See all the events here.
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Drop Off Your Leaves for Free |
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Urbandale residents may drop off leaves, free of charge, at Urbandale Public Works Facility, 9401 Hickman Road, on Saturdays (8 AM - Noon) from November 5 through 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. If you would like further information on this program, please call the Urbandale Department of Engineering and Public Works at 515-278-3950. |
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The Iowa Legislature formed a DART Alternative Funding Advisory Committee to evaluate ways to increase funding for DART without increasing property taxes. The committee is underway and seeking public input on potential funding solutions, which will help inform a recommendation to the Legislature prior to the 2023 Session. Learn more and take a 1-minute survey on the DOT’s website.
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Happy Halloween! Watch for an assortment of ghosts, goblins, and other creatures running about in Urbandale on Beggars Night. The annual Trick-or-Treat night will be celebrated on Sunday, October 30 from 6 PM to 8 PM. |
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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. The program accepts small twigs and branches, leaves and lawn clippings, as well as any garden vegetation. Just avoid dirt, mulch, rocks, and food. To have your yard waste collected until the end of the season, be sure to tag it, bag it, or wheel it. Learn more.
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Snow Parking Bans, Clearing Sidewalks, and Complaints |
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Each winter we can expect about 34 inches of snowfall in Urbandale. The City takes a serious approach and utilizes maximum resources to efficiently and safely remove snow and ice from approximately 430 lane miles of streets. Learn more.
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Need help with your heating bill? |
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. If you are not sure where to apply, Dial 2-1-1, or visit us online.
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The Urbandale Fire Department is updating its strategic plan and is seeking interested citizens to be part of the process. 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. Dates are still being finalized for the review panel, but participants should expect to spend about three hours sharing your thoughts and ideas. If you are interested in joining the review panel, please reach out to Chief Mike Cardwell at mcardwell@urbandale.org. Your perspective matters and could make a big difference in the success of this project. Thank you in advance for your contributions!
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Rid your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, October 29, from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Urbandale Police Department. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. We cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps -- only pills or patches. Learn more.
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We're looking for senior citizens who want to partner with students at Valerius Elementary as a pen pal throughout the year. Help students develop their language and writing skills while making a connection with a child who will look forward to hearing from you throughout the year! Register here, and once the teachers are ready to get started, we'll reach out!
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An Evening with Geneviève Salamone |
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Geneviève Salamone, an Indigenous-activist, composer, and artist will speak about her work to call attention to critical issues facing Indigenous women. “Indigenous Resilience: An Evening with Geneviève Salamone,” the culmination of our 2022 All Urbandale Reads series, highlights the history and experience of Indigenous communities. This program will also feature a special guest and performances of original work. Note: This program is intended for mature audiences and may be triggering for some.
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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 native Gannon Buhr is one of the best disc golfers in the world... Read more.
Urbandale Police Warn Residents About Counterfeit Money... Read more.
Urbandale native gets the call to umpire World Series... Read more.
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