The Mayor and City Council met for a worksession at 5 PM and a regular meeting at 6 PM on Tuesday, April 19. A quorum was not present for the worksession, but the Mayor and Councilmembers used the time to hear suggestions and receive public input regarding the City’s $6.6 million American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. No official action was taken at the worksession.
Following the worksession, the Mayor and Councilmembers met for a regular meeting approving a number of items, including the $11.25 million sale of general obligation bonds, a $1.3 million bid for a new ladder truck for the Fire Department, and a garbage truck rental agreement to help with the upcoming Spring Clean-Up.
The City Council will meet again on Tuesday, May 3, Read more.
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The annual GREAT egg hunt was held this past Saturday. Hundreds of kids gathered and had a blast picking up eggs and treats at Walker Johnston Regional Park. Take a look at the video below to see a quick highlight from this fun Urbandale event! |
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What do you want to see in Urbandale? |
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What should Urbandale look like in 10 years? Urbandale’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and all residents are encouraged to voice their ideas about the future of Urbandale. Fill out the survey and mark on the map where you believe improvements could be made. More information about the plan can be found here.
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The annual no-charge curbside clean-up allows residents to dispose of almost anything and it’s hard to know what crews will encounter curbside. The city normally rents large trucks, equipment, and employs temporary workers to help collect all the items — but due to supply chain issues, we're making some changes to the event. Read the information here on how to use the free Spring Clean-Up event this year.
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Urbandale Police Raise Money for Special Olympics |
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The Urbandale Police Department recently participated in the Tip a Cop Event at Texas Roadhouse. Urbandale police from served lunch from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. last Wednesday and all donations went to the Special Olympics. The Urbandale location raised nearly $5,000 and had the highest donation total of all Iowa locations! Learn more about the event here.
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Call 8-1-1 before beginning projects that require digging – including gardening, building a fence, or installing a mailbox – to prevent damage to essential underground utilities and keep Urbandale safe. Many homeowners are simply unaware of utilities beneath their property, so knowing where they are located before you dig is a crucial step in avoiding harm to yourself and others. Use the free 8-1-1 service to call before you dig! |
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Construction Season in Urbandale |
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With construction season around the corner, many public projects are being planned throughout Urbandale. You can learn more about each major project on the schedule as well as projects currently underway. View them all here.
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Gearing up for Summer Fun at the Senior Recreation Center |
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The Urbandale Senior Recreation center Summer Concert Series kicks off on Friday, May 20 at 6:30pm. Hat Music with Scott Davis will perform in the USRC parking lot. This is a free concert and all ages are welcome. Please bring a lawn chair! Learn more here.
The USRC also offers many Summer programs for seniors to take part in, view them all and register today!
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May Events at the Library |
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The library officially announced the All Urbandale Reads, This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger! Stay tuned for discussions and related programs later this summer/fall.
The library will be closed Sunday, May 8 for Mother’s Day and closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day (open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 29).
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Create Your Emergency Health Profile |
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Create your RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile to help provide first responders with the critical information they need to care for you in a medical emergency. The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the use of the RapidSOS. Create your emergency profile here.
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Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse & Theft |
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The Urbandale Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency are hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30 at the Urbandale Police Department to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps. Only pills or patches will be accepted.) Learn more here.
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Urbandale police donate equipment to Ukraine… Read more.
Construction begins on new retail center in Urbandale... Read More.
Urbandale woman named Iowa small business owner of the year… Read more.
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