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The Mayor and City Council met on Tuesday, December 13, for a regular meeting.
The City Council deferred to a future meeting the second reading of an ordinance that would change the City's mailbox regulations and tabled the consideration of bids related to the construction of a solar array on the roof of the new Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility.
The City Council approved a $500,000 contract to help stabilize the banks of North Walnut Creek near Hickman Road and Roseland Drive.
The City Council approved the conceptual design plans and cost projections for the Urbandale Community Recreation Complex as well as the composition of a brand strategy for naming the proposed facility the “U-Plex”. The City Council still needs to approve the ballot language before Urbandale residents are asked to vote on whether the City should design, construct, and outfit a $43 million Community Recreation Complex and associated amenities.
Every year the City Council considers funding requests from external organizations when putting together the annual budget. The City Council heard nine presentations from various organizations requesting funding including: the Urbandale 4th of July Celebration, Urbandale Little League, Urbandale Community School District, Waukee Community School Foundation, Urbandale Girls Recreation Association (UGRA), Greater Des Moines Partnership, Urbandale Food Pantry, Urbandale Community Action Network (UCAN), and American Legion Post 663.
The Mayor and City Council will meet again (virtually) on Tuesday, December 20. Read more.
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Urbandale Community Recreation Complex |
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The U-Plex, short for Urbandale Community Recreation Complex, is a conceptual indoor and outdoor community gathering place, set in the Walnut Creek Regional Park, that focuses on engaging Urbandale residents, recreational patrons, and families. Indoor facility features include a walking track, three gym courts, an indoor playground, community rental space, and multiple rooms for recreational programming. Outdoor features include pickleball courts, a splash pad, a regional playground, outdoor programming space and shaded gathering spaces. Watch the video to learn more.
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Winter Yard Waste Collection |
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You can fill your cart, bag, or bundle your yard waste and dispose of it curbside during winter collection from Dec. 26 - Jan. 6, on your regular collection day. You can also use this opportunity to dispose of your Christmas tree (you don't need to put a sticker/tag on the Christmas tree). More yard waste information here.
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City Offices Closed for Holiday |
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Most City offices, departments, and divisions will be closed for the holiday on Friday, December 23; Monday, December 26; and Monday, January 2, 2023.
The Urbandale Public Library will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26; close at 3 PM on Saturday, December 31; and closed on Sunday, January 1, 2023 and Monday, January 2, 2023.
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Trash and Recycling Holiday Collection |
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Trash and recycling collection will be running on a normal schedule for the holidays. There are no changes in the pick-up schedule for the week of December 26 and the week of January 2. Happy holidays!
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Storm Water Quality in Winter |
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You can take steps to protect storm water year-round. As you apply salt and deicers this winter, take care to follow manufacturers’ recommendations. More salt does not mean more melting, and you can better increase effectiveness by shoveling early and often. Read the label and choose a deicer product that reduces environmental impacts. Apply material carefully to avoid spilling into adjacent grass and vegetation. And to extend the life of new sidewalk and driveway pavement, use plain sand for the first winter after new pavement is installed. Visit our website for more storm water resources.
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Recycle Your Holiday Lights |
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The Library is a temporary recycling site for holiday lights. There is a drop-box in the library lobby until Thursday, January 19. |
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Noon Year's Eve Dance Party |
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Not sure you’ll make it to midnight? Count down to the noon year with some Library fun! Dancing, balloons, bubbles and more will make this a rockin’ good time for the whole family! Join us on Saturday, December 31 from 11 AM – Noon. Target age: Families. Registration is appreciated but not required.
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Babysitting Clinic (Ages 10+) |
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Participants will learn about the responsibilities of a babysitter, what employers expect, and how to care for infants and toddlers. There will also be guest speakers teaching about age-appropriate toys and activities, safety, and basic first aid. All participants receive a book filled with information about childcare as well as a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Lunch is provided. Class taught in conjunction with ISU Extension and Outreach. Registration Deadline: February 13 | Cost: $35
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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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A wreath-laying event is being hosted by the City of Urbandale and McDivitt Grove Cemetery Veterans Group at McDivitt Grove Cemetery on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10 AM. All community members are invited to attend and help place more than 100 wreaths on the headstones of veterans laid to rest at the cemetery. This event is free and open to everyone. Learn more.
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Six best Christmas light displays in Des Moines… Read more.
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