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Why it matters: the manhole-lining program is preventive maintenance intended to extend the life of sanitary sewer infrastructure and reduce infiltration. The council approved the project by resolution; staff will manage contracting and scheduling.

The meeting record did not include a line-item bid amount in the discussion that was read aloud in the excerpt, nor did the transcript record a roll-call tally for the motion; the mayor declared the motion passed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the resolution to proceed with the 2025 sanitary sewer manhole lining program following staff presentation and recommendation.","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},6169369,"City manager proposes full-council work sessions and broader commission input for 2026—930 capital-improvement planning",235,1181000,1416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad&start=1181&end=1416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad/thumbnail_1181000.jpg","/articles/6169369/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/City-manager-proposes-full-council-work-sessions-and-broader-commission-input-for-2026930-capital-improvement-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169369-8ab76c803d12f1e06692643c818b1eb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771295141&Signature=SlWsBYJncSfZFZsig6b8NOAIm15D0N0Ai8AKkCVIcjCAQ4-NWuThPD1a4gOKEHJ34SAnvEn-T2xZNIzLh5CyNjS5jfV-ptUtrtHVabwnvXr8L3e9MfksNMk9~bEyccEqYgSMPPo0OKNr1i98G9Scn9UZyUv4aPVkpi46Jl6Iac8I~ZNNjwXX8ikkHWZ7afmBxyq~2zOqM1yqJH~5pAjK7MNn8ZWoNZS~9bZMHkEnaRkdFLYUoJqKgFkcWQrfs-R7dsqOHFh8RcwcMjmFXGTB06ORtej1YmbWOHYFgmezQAPOqkPfubS~LosS0lbI05LrWH0TPTUROw73GGnsjwSznQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Urbandale's city manager proposed altering the capital improvement program (CIP) process for the 2026\u00002030 cycle to use at least two work sessions with the full council rather than relying solely on the traditional CIP committee. The manager told the council full-council work sessions would ensure every policymaker receives the same detailed project and financing information and allow more timely question-and-answer periods before the January adoption hearing.

He proposed dividing work-session topics by department or functional area, using an interactive online map for public engagement, and soliciting targeted input from boards and commissions on projects relevant to their scopes (for example, library, parks, planning and zoning, and public art). Council members who previously served on the CIP committee supported the change and requested a clear process for collecting and compiling comments from boards and commissions so the entire council receives that feedback.

Council members discussed meeting timing, with staff suggesting evening meetings of about 90 minutes rather than an all-day Saturday. Staff said the approach would not materially change behind-the-scenes preparation but would improve how project questions are surfaced and answered in a work-session environment. The council directed staff to prepare the detailed schedule and notify boards and commissions about the planned approach; adoption timing in January would be preserved.","City Manager David proposed changing the CIP process to two full-council work sessions, broader involvement from boards and commissions, and improved public engagement tools, with the goal of giving every council member the same depth of information before January adoption.",{"_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},6169374,"Council approves purchase of four encrypted mobile radios for ambulances after federal grant funding did not arrive",85,913000,998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad&start=913&end=998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad/thumbnail_913000.jpg","/articles/6169374/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Council-approves-purchase-of-four-encrypted-mobile-radios-for-ambulances-after-federal-grant-funding-did-not-arrive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169374-b0cf0a210ef912c0f4d8f7b9f2c6840b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771295141&Signature=lrb9280MNQrvsXY01Z3QpEEXAQUZMD7SZYa7wboJULBw35qgRDt4OhitStkp1pGSmlWrnbs-70YwMZCs~nJdpI-rHeWmQU016QS70-FxVseQt99rmQhnUR3vYdLu9i~QKa-yIvpTpHn6jS~xOjcHChrKyyhO4y8nv5-dHM~8-fNr757jgbnE4ei6zZMVBW~QxLvpY-x2wYZPgCme2UTTLUu7d2K1H05zlSVSC1ZLiwZoIqFmjEDgTHunn8o-s7L5JwkuiEKy8ePYSKzi7jiggjEK7QiflZ9kR7maKpq-YqVftcLsrvOctAmkKl0V1KkwiV3PfnoF7cZ~FtAPc-atJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urbandale City Council approved a purchase to obtain four mobile radios for ambulances after a federal grant intended to fund the equipment was paused in February. Fire department staff explained the radios are part of the Department of Homeland Security/HHS Rule Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project; the grant funding was delayed and staff were instructed on June 26 to either return the equipment or purchase it.

Staff recommended buying the radios to bring ambulances in line with the rest of the city's encrypted radio systems. Council members expressed regret that other communities may lack funds to cover similar shortfalls. One council member asked whether the city should seek help from the federal delegation; staff suggested cataloging similar funding disruptions and prioritizing larger legislative items with federal representatives.

A motion to approve the purchase (council letter 82 35) was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff said the city will track the expense and revenue shortfalls in a spreadsheet for future discussions with the federal delegation if needed. The meeting did not record a specific purchase price in the transcript excerpt.","Council authorized purchasing four mobile ambulance radios previously expected to be grant-funded after federal program funding was delayed or stopped; staff said the purchase will align ambulance radios with other encrypted systems.",{"_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},6169379,"Council approves contract with statewide behavioral-health partner to fund crisis intervention officer; funding steps down over coming years",166,569000,735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad&start=569&end=735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad/thumbnail_569000.jpg","/articles/6169379/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Council-approves-contract-with-statewide-behavioral-health-partner-to-fund-crisis-intervention-officer-funding-steps-down-over-coming-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169379-0dfdd60ba65a71f8ee120a3a169baec3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771295141&Signature=CVIC6vTtevTNN0BXLHiWjFWFsUqiWlkfy1O0pR-9-eR3wLDoQJstM63B2HmJMVlENEg8vpbKj1znpnkaWP0HUp89YBNrGYj8ouB5Tygw4SiVc3qAd6ljhB3TVL85bW3oc8895kAV-PmQYhf1AbTwD~D~ZUaNfyEOMf~dQNvdmeS1uEkDWz4oDab6YkiMpMbQ~Uz2DEcFRhDLDAbG4z4ET~~t~CLDy6pmiKnXxKvHEIX6TJrnkxcl2UzHsLuBTqYS2uaLIcLXJrqA76WlK4G793p6wm-MaZRo4qzU6pE4ulavB-pQywdKJwTZGJ-78N-vEhb~DfusLY-dz7SzZPKpiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urbandale City Council approved a contract with Myberry Iowa Primary Care Association to provide funding toward the city's crisis intervention team officer position. Police Chief Rob Johansen told the council the association offered funding that will cover up to $150,000 this year for officer benefits; the contract was structured with declining funding in subsequent years (approximately 75% of the amount next fiscal year, then 50%, then 25%). The contract renews automatically unless either party terminates.

Why it matters: the funding will offset local personnel costs for the city's crisis intervention team. Chief Johansen said he and staff also discussed seeking funds for a mental-health professional who works with the team; the association agreed to meet within six months to discuss that possibility.

During the discussion, Chief Johansen and council members addressed data-sharing provisions in the contract. He said the association could request aggregate service data (for example, counts and age breakdowns) and he read the contract as permitting requests for individual records if needed to verify service delivery, though he said he did not expect that to occur. Another council member cautioned that substance use disorder information is highly protected and urged staff to provide aggregate data and to protect individually identifiable records in accordance with Iowa law. Police leadership confirmed that individual records are considered confidential under Iowa Code and advised the council to prioritize aggregate reporting unless specific legal requirements demand more detail.

Chief Johansen also said the city has an existing service contract with Windsor Heights to provide services and that Windsor Heights pays approximately 15% of total cost; the new external funding would reduce the city's out-of-pocket cost and that reduction would be passed to Windsor Heights proportionally. The contract passed after a motion to approve the council letter authorizing the mayor or staff to execute the agreement.

The council did not record a roll-call vote for this item in the transcript excerpt; the motion was moved and seconded and the mayor called for a voice vote that passed.","The council approved a contract with Myberry Iowa Primary Care Association to fund benefits for a crisis intervention officer up to $150,000 for the current year, with scheduled step-down funding in subsequent years and a commitment to revisit additional funding for a mental-health professional within six months.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6169385,"Council approves low bid to replace Lyburger library chiller; Excel Mechanical recommended at $212,200",70,225000,295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad&start=225&end=295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404494-4f2e7d8916a2ff88ef164dfd0200d1ad/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6169385/Urbandale/Polk-County/Iowa/Council-approves-low-bid-to-replace-Lyburger-library-chiller-Excel-Mechanical-recommended-at-212200","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169385-35ea519779df10240e0fcade77b547f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771295141&Signature=jjEZGzmZc14rip4E0Cx0NK6YboJ0YJcUQbauUi2KLVRG6K5Wsi135c5nCTwTk1uJtIDrJ2H2QHTgOGWYH6SGQ7f8~hmpx5ERE0Foq3IalORNpmMq8uVq4DlM5Y9zyy9LoB-aW6BMEMpozBWPXgWQhaTjsbneKKDFAPs1VEIXmLN8XladK-HgAeJHnsLat6Lsdt14l5fVLrr6bfpCn7idYTTpo1JfLo0KEWN9Aww7lBGCSlZntG3DMaQRsErjoqjs6aVFiD7LzGg2jiFyadAg8jvOJVLtFWMGHD~tEDeZitqVcjnGWjtfK4vFoU~ZZRpT8~JSdPXj-o7u2QOhCH8F8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urbandale City Council voted after a public hearing to accept the low bid of $212,200 from Excel Mechanical to replace the Lyburger Library chiller and related components. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Scott Hoke told the council staff received six bids and recommended moving forward with Excel Mechanical. A public notice of the hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on June 27, 2025.

Why it matters: the chiller serves the library\u0000facility; staff described replacing the unit and associated components as necessary to restore and stabilize building systems. The council approved a resolution to proceed with the bid award following the public hearing.

Scott Hoke, assistant parks and recreation director, told the council the city received six bids on July 9 and that Excel Mechanical submitted the low bid of $212,200. Nicholas, a community member who attended the hearing, was in the audience to support fixing the chiller and its components at the library.

During the public-hearing process, the council opened and closed the hearing without public testimony. After the hearing closed, a council member moved to adopt the resolution awarding the contract; another member seconded the motion and the council recorded the motion as passed.

The council recorded the award by resolution and did not request additional bid tabulation details during the meeting. No vote tally by member was announced in the meeting minutes for this item; the mayor called for a voice vote and the motion passed.

Staff will proceed with contract execution and scheduling for the replacement work; the meeting record did not specify a construction start date or a project completion timeline.","After a public hearing, the Urbandale City Council endorsed staff\u0000recommendation to accept a $212,200 low bid from Excel Mechanical to replace the Lyburger Library chiller and associated components.","actionData","errors"]

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