The Economic Development Advisory Board provides perspectives and insights to help shape the City of Urbandale’s economic development strategies. The membership of the Economic Development Advisory Board is built around twelve key perspectives. Appointees are residents of Urbandale and/or work in Urbandale. The Board was established on July 9, 2013 through Council Letter 4482 (PDF). The original Board consisted of ten members. Two additional members were added on August 16, 2016 through Council Letter 5218 (PDF).
Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Board Member | Key Perspective Sector | Term Expires |
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| Mark Anderson | Real Estate Brokerage | June 30, 2024 |
| Laura Barringer | Primary Sector | June 30, 2023
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| Cheryl Koolenga | Primary Sector
| June 30, 2026
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| Suzy Emmack | Retail/Hospitality/Service | June 30, 2023
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| Vacant | Resident Stakeholder | June 30, 2022
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| Tom Gayman | Real Estate Development | June 30, 2024
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| Karie Kading Ramsey | Real Estate Development
| June 30, 2024
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| Vacant | Primary Sector
| June 30, 2023
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| Christopher Pendroy | Real Estate Brokerage
| June 30, 2024
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| Pat Pithan | Retail/Hospitality/Service
| June 30, 2025
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| Curt Leaverton | Primary Sector
| June 30, 2023
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| Matt Carlile | Resident Stakeholder
| June 30, 2025
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