The The Mayor and City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 15. The Mayor signed a proclamation marking the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Urbandale and urged all residents to strive to add to their understanding of this important cultural month.
The Council approved the first reading of an amendment to the City Code that will allow apiaries (beekeeping) in Urbandale. Two more readings will be held at subsequent council meetings before the amendment is codified.
The Council approved a contract for $225,000 to demolish and remove the Indoor Public Swimming Pool. The pool has been closed since March 2020 and was drained during the pandemic to reduce costs. The demolition project is expected to be completed by fall. The Council also approved a design services agreement for a Recreational Dog Park. The park would be located on the former site of Urbandale's Water Treatment Plant at 4901 68th Street.
View the full June 15 Council meeting agenda here. The Mayor and City Council met again on June 22 to review the American Recovery Plan and discuss options for a new recreation facility. No official action was taken. The Mayor and City Council will meet again on Tuesday, June 29 for a regular Council meeting. Read More.
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Making a Connection Camp: Helping Our Youth Succeed |
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More than a decade ago, the Urbandale Parks & Recreation Department developed a camp for youth living in the Karen Acres Park neighborhood within Urbandale, called the MAC (Making a Connection) Camp. The idea was simple: identify at-risk children and provide extra opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed. Now in its tenth year, Urbandale has expanded the program to two additional sites (Jensen and Olmsted Elementary) and it reaches over 150 youth every summer. |
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Urbandale is home to one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the area! Bring the family to celebrate Independence Day in the community. City Hall and most City departments and divisions will be closed on Monday, July 5, in recognition of Independence Day. See all the planned activities here. The official City-sanctioned fireworks display is at 10 PM on Sunday, July 4; shot from the west side of Walker Johnston Regional Park.
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Trash Pick-Up Delayed One Day |
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Trash, recycling, and yard waste pick-up will be delayed one day the week of July 5 due to the Independence Day holiday. Example: If your normal collection day is Wednesday, it will be on Thursday. Please have everything out by 6:30 AM. If you have any questions, please call the Urbandale Public Works Department at 515-278-3950 or visit us online.
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Child Tax Credit Awareness |
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Starting on July 15 and through the rest of the calendar year, payments will be made monthly at $250 per child between 6-17 years old or $300 per child under 6 years old. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent (also called head of household). Learn more about the tax credit.
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Join the Iowa DNR "I Am a Recycler" campaign by snapping a selfie of how you recycle at home, in the workplace, or on the road. Whether it’s a recycling can in the kitchen, a bin or cart in the garage, or at a drop-off center, Iowa recyclers can post their pictures on social media and tag the @IowaDNR and use the hashtag #IAmARecycler. For more information, visit the Iowa DNR website.
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All peddlers and solicitors who go door-to-door in residential areas of Urbandale must first obtain a peddler's license. A valid license allows an individual to go door-to-door 9 AM - 8 PM, Monday - Saturday, and 1-5 PM on Sunday. A license holder must display the license at all times and business affiliation must be displayed by badge or apparel. A list of current licenses is available here.
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Join us on August 7, 2021 for the annual Battle of the 'Burbs 5K, 10K and FREE Kids' Fun Run! Your registration is donated to your choice of Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee or West Des Moines - or to all of them - and gives you access to both the race and after party. See you at the starting line! Learn more.
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Burn Ban in Effect for Polk County |
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The state fire marshal implemented a burn ban on June 21 for all of Polk County and cities within. During periods of extremely dry conditions when open burning constitutes a danger to life or property, the state fire marshal can prohibit open burning. Despite the rain that fell recently, much of Iowa is still in a drought, including almost all of Polk County in a "Severe Drought" according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more about burn bans.
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Urbandale is Open for Business! |
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Help Urbandale win a custom mural! Iowa communities shared their community pride for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind mural that is as unique as their town. It is now up to voters to decide which community video they like the best. The community's video with the most votes on June 30 will receive a custom mural by Iowa Artist Ben Schuh. Click here and help Urbandale win by voting for our video: "Urbandale is Open for Business!" Then take a look at all the other neat videos from around the state! |
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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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Urbandale native to compete in Olympics. Read more.
Des Moines soccer stadium, Merle Hay hockey arena in line for $50 million in state funds. Read more.
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