The Mayor began the April 20 meeting by issuing a proclamation in support of the 2021 Earth Day Cleanup Event and the Arbor Day tree planting. Urbandale is a Tree City USA.
The City Council approved a site plan for the Barrett Park Natural Playscape, a new regional park to be built at the southeast corner of 156th Street and Waterford Road. This park will be a unique regional asset with play features that mimic a natural environment. The Council approved preliminary plats for a 62-unit townhome project at the northwest corner of 142nd Street and Waterford Road and a residential development consisting of 119 townhome and single family lots at Waterford Road and 167th Street.
The Council approved the sale of bonds in the amount of $9.1 million with a maturity of ten years. Urbandale’s strong financial condition and favorable investment markets allowed the City to issue the debt at an average interest rate of 0.78 percent. Read More.
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Spring Clean Up was completed this week, and it was an undertaking! Rain (snow) or shine, we're here for you! Watch the behind-the-scenes below. |
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Library Expands Browsing Hours |
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The Library has expanded “Grab ‘n Go” (browsing) hours and reduced curbside pickup service to one hour per day. Public computers are now back in the main library and are available during browsing hours. More information is available here.
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Protect yourself from identity theft by having your secure documents shredded. Bring them to Urbandale City Hall Parking Lot (3600 86th Street) tomorrow, Saturday, April 24, from 9AM-11AM (rain or shine) and we will shred them for you! Limit: 3 boxes or 90 lbs. |
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Walnut Creek Regional Park Community Open Space |
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Have you seen the dirt moving at 152nd Street and Meredith Drive? This project is on the northwest corner of the 200-acre Walnut Creek Regional Park (WCRP), which makes it an ideal location for an entryway that identifies WCRP to visitors. Learn more about the Community Open Space project here.
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Rid your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at Urbandale’s Drug Take-back Event. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Join us for this drop-in event tomorrow, Saturday, April 24, from 8AM- 2PM at the Urbandale Police Department, 3740 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 |
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Registration for Wellmark’s Set the Pace Challenge is open (and starts this weekend). You can register at www.grandbluemile.com. The community with the highest rate of participation by population wins $10,000. This year’s race is virtual so residents can walk/run/bike/move right at home without having to drive anywhere for the race.
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We all need to talk to someone sometimes. COVID Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans. You can connect with them at covidrecoveryiowa.org or call 1-844-775-9276 (531-800-3687 for Spanish).
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Most Urbandale neighborhoods will see some sort of utility work this year (done primarily in public right of way and utility easements on residential and commercial properties). Once construction is complete and weather permits, the utility company must restore lawns and landscaping. If you have a concern about the way your yard was restored please call our office at 515-278-3950. We'll send a staff member out to take a look at the area and make sure it is restored properly. However, if you'd like to sign-up for the utility service they're providing (internet, phone, TV, etc.) you'll need to contact that utility company directly.
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Road Patching 2021 Phase 1 and 2
This 2021 project will patch various City streets as part of our annual pavement preservation program. Learn more.
Waterford Road Reconstruction
This 2021 project will reconstruct Waterford Road from 156th Street to 142nd Street as a four-lane arterial with median, sidewalks, and separated bike lane. Learn more.
Douglas Urbanization
This 2021 project will urbanize Douglas Avenue from 100th Street to North Walnut Creek. Learn more.
Walnut Creek Regional Park
The southeast corner of 152nd Street and Meredith Drive is also the northwest corner of the 200-acre Walnut Creek Regional Park, which makes it an ideal location for an entryway “landmark” that identifies the park. Learn more.
Barrett Park Natural Playscape Phase 1
A natural playscape is planned for Barrett Park, located at the southeast corner of 156th Street and Waterford Road in Urbandale. A natural playscape is a play environment that consists of elements and textures from the earth such as logs, stumps, boulders, sand, plants, water play, etc. Learn more.
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