City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Urbandale, IA
Meeting Date
January 20, 2026

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

23 items on the agenda.

OPENING 5:30 P.M.•Item 1.1.

Call to Order and Roll Call

OPENING 5:30 P.M.•Item 1.2.

Pledge of Allegiance

OPENING 5:30 P.M.•Item 1.3.

Character Counts! Statement

APPROVE AGENDA 5:31 P.M.•Item 2.

APPROVE AGENDA 5:31 P.M.

CITIZENS' FORUM 5:33 P.M.•Item 3.

CITIZENS' FORUM 5:33 P.M.

At this time, individuals may address the City Council on matters that are not a part of tonight's regular agenda. There is a five (5) minute time limit. In accordance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law, the City Council cannot take action on any matter brought up at this time. Please make your comments in accordance with the City's Standards of Participation, a copy of which can be obtained from the City Clerk.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5:38 P.M.•Item 4.1.

City Council Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2026

City Council - January 6, 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5:38 P.M.•Item 4.2.

City Council Lunch and Learn Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2026

City Council Lunch & Learn - January 13, 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.1.

Approve Bill Lists - January 8, 2026 and January 15, 2026

Bill List 01-08-2026 Bill List 01-15-2026

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.2.

Approve Financial Statements - December 2025

Statement Of Cash Position December 2025 Budget by Organization Report December 2025

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.3.

Approve Business Licenses

(Council Letter 8420) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.4.

Approve Resolution 029-2026: Certifying Population of Recently Annexed Property

(Council Letter 8437) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.5.

Approve Resolution 022-2026: 28E Agreement - Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine and Vapor Product Enforcement

(Council Letter 8421) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.6.

Approve Resolution 027-2026: Partial Release of Retainage - Meredith Drive and 121st Street Preservations

Council Letter 8433 - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.7.

Approve Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Policy 2026 & Iowa Storm Water Management Manual (ISWMM)

(Council Letter 8427) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.8.

Approve FY2026-2027 Stormwater Grant Program

(Council Letter 8428) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.9.

Approve Acceptance of Public Improvements

(Council Letter 8429) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.10.

Reaffirm Membership - Metropolitan Coalition

(Council Letter 8436) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.11.

Receive Civil Service Minutes - January 15, 2026

Urbandale Civil Service Commission Minutes - January 15, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.12.

Receive Building Permit Report - December 2025

Dec 2025 - Building Permit Report

CONSENT AGENDA 5:39 P.M.•Item 5.13.

Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -January 12, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - January 12, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:40 P.M.•Item 6.1.

Public Hearing - Electric Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company

- First Reading of Ordinance 2026-01: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Urbandale, Iowa, an electric system and communications facilities and to furnish and sell electric energy to the City and its inhabitants; and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 20 years. (Council Letter 8410) - Pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:40 P.M.•Item 6.2.

Public Hearing - Natural Gas Franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company

- First Reading of Ordinance 2026-02: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Urbandale, Iowa, a natural gas system and to furnish and sell natural gas to the City and its inhabitants; and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 20 years. (Council Letter 8412) - Pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:40 P.M.•Item 6.3.

Public Hearing - Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa, Update - Phase One

- First Reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Amending Title 1, Chapter 10: General Provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Title 1, Chapter 11: Municipal Infractions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Title 3, Chapter 30: Operating Procedures of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-07: Amending Title 3, Chapter 31: Administration of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-08: Amending Title 3, Chapter 32: Boards and Commissions of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-09: Amending Title 3, Chapter 33: Police Department of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa. - First Reading of Ordinance 2026-10: Amending Title 3, Chapter