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Council moves several routine ordinances and contract approvals in short meeting
Summary
The council approved multiple routine orders, including suspension of three‑reading rules for ordinances 2026‑26 and 2026‑28, adopted ordinances on final reading, and approved resolutions including 157‑2026 (janitorial contract) and other consent items; motions were recorded as carried.
The Urbandale City Council’s May 19 meeting included several routine motions and approvals carried without extended debate.
Among actions recorded in the meeting transcript, the council:
• Approved minutes for the regular meeting and a work session on May 5. • Carried the consent agenda (items 6.1–6.20). • Suspended rules requiring three readings and approved ordinance 2026‑26 (rezoning to PUD for the Metro Ice area) and ordinance 2026‑28 (related to the easement action discussed separately). • Approved Resolution 157‑2026, awarding a janitorial services agreement to Reliable Maintenance Company.
The transcript indicates motions were moved, seconded and carried; individual roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the provided transcript text.
Why it matters: Suspending multiple‑reading rules and adopting ordinances on final reading shortens the legislative timeline and advances zoning and contract actions; the janitorial contract and consent agenda affect routine city operations.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with contracting, final recordings, and permit processing per council approvals.
