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The projects and low bids announced by John Larson, Urbandale director of engineering and public works, include a storm sewer intake rehabilitation program (Brothers Cleaning Corporation d/b/a Brothers Concrete, $653,013), PCC patch program Phase 1 (Brothers Concrete, $1,595,375.53), PCC patch program Phase 2 (Brothers Concrete, $1,427,324.65), Justin Drive preservation from 100th Street to 109th Street (Brothers Concrete, $1,453,439.52) and the Meredith Drive preservation project from 80th Street to 104th Street (Howell Reconstruction, $1,991,334).

The council considered each item after the required public notices and public hearings. Larson told the council the bids were generally under the engineer’s estimates; for example, Brothers’ low bid on the storm sewer intake work was about $137,000 (17%) below estimate and Howell Reconstruction’s Meredith Drive bid was about $653,000 (nearly 25%) below estimate. Larson said the city anticipates completing many of the projects by late September, and he noted that Meredith Drive includes a federal funding match—about $500,000 in Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds—paid on a reimbursement basis.

The projects address a mix of intake reconstruction, concrete and asphalt patching, overlays and localized full‑depth reconstruction. Larson described quantities for several projects: the storm sewer contract covers reconstruction of 56 intakes and about 2,500 square yards of street patching; PCC Phase 1 covers roughly 17,000 square yards and reconstruction of 12 intakes; PCC Phase 2 covers roughly 16,200 square yards and 12 intake reconstructions; Justin Drive work includes about 7,600 square yards of full‑depth patching, 350 square yards of partial‑depth asphalt patching and 3,600 tons of asphalt overlay. For Meredith Drive, Larson said the project includes about 2,500 square yards of full‑depth concrete patching, 350 square yards of partial‑depth asphalt patching and 6,500 tons of asphalt overlay, and the project also will construct an 8‑ to 10‑foot trail on the north side to fill an existing gap in the trail network.

Councilmembers asked procedural and contractor‑capacity questions. Larson said he had discussed scheduling and contractor commitments with Brothers Concrete; the company told staff it can prioritize the city’s work this season. On Justin Drive, Larson said closures for full reconstruction of the worst block are expected to last about one month, with phasing to keep most business access open.

Motions to approve the associated resolutions were moved and seconded on the record and passed. The council also directed staff to publish a new hearing for the Hubbell development agreement as a separate item later in the agenda.

Why it matters: The awards commit city construction resources for the 2025 pavement and stormwater maintenance season, and include a project (Meredith Drive) that uses federal STP funds and expands the off‑street trail network.

Ending: Contractors will coordinate preconstruction notices and doorhanger communications to affected residents, and the engineering department will post progress maps to the city website as the work proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Urbandale City Council voted to approve multiple public‑works contracts on motions made and adopted during the council meeting.","taxTitle","Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa","taxId",55398,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6348864,"Votes at a glance: council approves resolutions and ordinance on consent and public hearing items",92,2156000,2248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f&start=2156&end=2248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f/thumbnail_2156000.jpg","/articles/6348864/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-resolutions-and-ordinance-on-consent-and-public-hearing-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348864-f1a5a29f71fc59a171d5b70395576683/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152378&Signature=GLygE4cRqSjHdMr3aIGLYFfdHgEOrK~QWfDvvl5NEbELgveFuKD6NpaM2sMB8S2Szj662F80zg5UqnmMoLfvzGsG7IQMVyYOm1uuEaSmGMkLaf6QySSfh9PfD6U0z51~w3V3tQ9fvA3x6rqbumSR4jMrF743OT7lNkur3Em8n7H2k4ut8tAJfuVz06xE9xU03NKQd1~IArO4Lu7NcHdOytkZ1TDywTrzCk-mEJYthaDrFbymJjztj-j94ZGr6gX8yC60CykrKHCs-9U2~bwMWi7FVf~KKDhn1CTaaC6v91ug75jK71qb2MDes7PdUmlkorXrPudyt4zE06W1hJ18Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council voted on multiple resolutions and ordinance items during the meeting. The list below summarizes each action recorded on the council floor (motion, mover/second where recorded, and outcome as stated on the record). If vote tallies were not read into the record, the meeting transcript shows the motions were moved, seconded and the mayor directed the vote; the minutes reflect passage noted by the clerk.

Votes at a glance:

- Resolution 047‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Kroll; outcome: approved (storm sewer intake rehabilitation public hearing / award).
- Resolution 048‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Kroll; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 049‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Kroll; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 031‑2025 — motion by Bode; second by Rosendahl; outcome: approved (PCC patch program Phase 1 award).
- Resolution 032‑2025 — motion by Bodie; second by Rosendahl; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 033‑2025 — motion by Bodie; second by Rosendahl; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 034‑2025 — motion by Kroll; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved (PCC patch Phase 2 award).
- Resolution 035‑2025 — motion by Kroll; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 036‑2025 — motion by Katchadore; second by Katchadore; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 038‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved (Justin Drive preservation award).
- Resolution 039‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 040‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 041‑2025 — motion by Bodie; second by Carberry Montgomery; outcome: approved (Meredith Drive preservation award).
- Resolution 042‑2025 — motion by Bode; second by Carberry Montgomery; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 043‑2025 — motion by Carberry Montgomery; second by Bodie; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 052‑2025 — motion by Rosendahl; second by Cacciatore; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 009‑2025 — motion by Bodie; second by Kroll; outcome: approved (collective bargaining agreement with police officers unit).
- Ordinance 2025‑04 — second reading motion by Carberry Montgomery; second by Kroll; outcome: passed (added definition of farmer's market as requested).

If a specific resolution title, contract amount or text was not stated on the record, the transcript marks the resolution number and shows the motion and passage; those items are noted as not specified in more detailed coverage.

Ending: Council actions covered routine consent, public hearing awards and one labor contract; more detailed project or contract terms are available in council packets and staff reports.","The Urbandale City Council approved a series of resolutions and the second reading of an ordinance after public hearings and motions on consent and regular agenda items. The following is a concise list of actions and outcomes recorded on the meeting record.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6348869,"Urbandale proclaims African American History Month and announces All Urbandale Reads selection",251,111000,362000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f&start=111&end=362","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6348869/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Urbandale-proclaims-African-American-History-Month-and-announces-All-Urbandale-Reads-selection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348869-8bac1657b5b47335a7a19fbb55dfd977/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152378&Signature=gwzk~tPkTBk4w1jlmxcLp~3GgAnHftoYi3MPL6YU2Qi4dD3Dw-YI6KVV4c0yTyYDraCU9JI0aRQG8P5cOH7k6BVlSJ5qS4k4g~4SOz1rbOewFac4ey-YkCQ4DwyJ-yN4uu4QgfQ0wiygpAEOxKwJCUMIk7ZH9zJX-XKZrBzghkI3k6M52I1Unb4C1qvI9gDENZv4APd6ww2XPWke9LUD~FLo71thZ2SEQQHDcQ6JWUEX6QMO3nzKO5PnzXmpjiwMn15qK3gVSedhsZO54SHaGMivv-0FEl4DFTh1UYyONbK6Cj6pUBYIgVTNlA1Fsi7TnLXZ1s3-q8MKJl5qbBAPWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Robert Endwig read and signed proclamations recognizing February as National African American History Month and promoting the Urbandale Public Library’s All Urbandale Reads program. The council received a presentation from Nicholas Channing, Urbandale library director, and Stacy Stanton, programming and outreach manager, who described planned events tied to the proclamations.

Channing said the All Urbandale Reads program has two primary goals: to promote literacy and to connect the community by reading a single shared title. He announced The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks‑Dalton as the 2025 selection and noted the program is in its tenth year in Urbandale. Stanton described upcoming community book discussions, educational programs and at least one featured speaker; she also thanked the Urbandale Library Foundation for purchasing copies and sponsoring speakers.

On African American History Month, staff described library events including two book clubs (one on school desegregation and one focused on an African American author), a virtual author talk and youth activities featuring artwork and displays. The library also announced that a community fridge has been installed at the Urbandale Public Library; staff encouraged donations and noted a small adjacent shelf for canned goods.

There was no public comment on these presentation items.

Why it matters: The proclamations and library programming provide civic recognition, cultural programming and local resources (including the community fridge) for residents.

Ending: Staff said copies of The Light Pirate were available after the meeting and asked interested residents to check the library’s events calendar for dates and times.","Mayor Robert Endwig presented proclamations recognizing February as African American History Month and announcing the library’s All Urbandale Reads selection, The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks‑Dalton; library staff outlined planned programs, book discussions and a community fridge at the library.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6348872,"Council approves three‑year police officers contract with 4% raises in first two years",68,2096000,2164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f&start=2096&end=2164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240053-3d6dab5d56f6548fde6a0b13119c7d1f/thumbnail_2096000.jpg","/articles/6348872/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Council-approves-threeyear-police-officers-contract-with-4-raises-in-first-two-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348872-6a6d4096958403cf8d26ce1511b1e2e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152378&Signature=HOlUy0tmzyWNch2ZY5CRt23MjDcK5p1Ifs4aYNmd-rAPQytCVWNLJj4tmTN4cGl611VsjRGf2GGfzh9NTA3Z-CaAUbuurQnC2UvYJZ8pkzagqqav4bxfd4qtWMxqzV~zwOySP23zBzeAaoDfvZnI1tjdGGj~Vp87paY~fLbkmoHyBOnRMgle-LdqH5I6933DOmbMAe-H4QuGfLg~NZR~iSKPPuFUzGkDItyG4xAEG2MvYAvExIhkcweO4s6BhNXh-kV~SHN-g0ATmikR-qPe-7vDHORyboBf4~UERHp~ro8FNFyT8Rsfi6TrPVPN3EIQYX-nMacBZ7F~v8QgtOr-KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urbandale City Council voted to approve a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Urbandale Professional Peace Officers Association (Teamsters Local 238). Erin Freeman, the city’s human resources director, presented the contract and recommended council approval and authorization for the mayor to sign.

Freeman said the proposed contract \"includes a 4% across the board increase for this year and next year with a wage reopener for the third year of the contract, as well as some other minor changes to that agreement.\" The contract covers the police officers unit; Freeman noted the current agreement expires June 30, 2025. The wage reopener, Freeman said, would allow the parties to negotiate wages only for the third year, not other contract terms.

A motion to approve Resolution 009‑2025 passed on the record. No public comment was recorded on the item during the meeting.

Why it matters: The contract sets pay adjustments and preserves a mechanism to revisit wages in the third year of the agreement. The increases and reopener are recorded on the council’s official motion and passed by vote.

Ending: The council authorized the mayor to sign the contract and the HR office will carry out implementation steps required by the agreement.","The Urbandale City Council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Urbandale Professional Peace Officers Association (Teamsters Local 238) that includes a 4% across‑the‑board increase for the first two years and a wage reopener in year three.","actionData","errors"]

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Urbandale awards multiple street, patch and stormwater contracts; low bids mostly from Brothers Concrete

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Urbandale proclaims African American History Month and announces All Urbandale Reads selection

Council approves three‑year police officers contract with 4% raises in first two years