PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Des Moines, IA Permit No. 589 Issue 42 Spring/Summer 2017 P.O. Box 65320 ECRWSS | West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 AN INNOVATIVE LINK TO NEWS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Postal Customer Your ad could be read in over 31,000 homes and businesses in West Des Moines. Contact WDM Magazine at 222-3610. Ask for a media kit and more information on how you can increase YOUR business by being a sponsor in the WDM Magazine. 13 32 p1 2017 WDM Library WDM Parks & Public Services Programs Recreation Events THE MAYOR’S COLUMN CONTENTS To assist planning efforts and As a result, the City was urged to develop a model make sure West Des Moines for public/private broadband collaborations to is future ready, I’ve appointed leverage assets, speed investment and reduce WDM NEWS a Leadership Advisory Board costs. Staff also was encouraged to develop a 3 The Mayor’s Column of CEO-level individuals who broadband asset map for West Des Moines and have volunteered to meet quarterly and share identify existing broadband access gaps. 4 Photo Contest their thoughts about important issues in our 5 WDM Facility Map community. The idea to create this board was a Workforce issues also sparked discussion about 6 Big Fun In Valley Junction Serving our result of our collaboration with futurist Rebecca what we should be doing to help with employee communities for Ryan to develop a 20-year plan for West Des recruitment. The group decided that staff, in 6 Annual Easter Egg Hunt Moines called WDM 2036. collaboration with education and workforce 7 Fishing Derby more than a century. partners, should develop a marketing piece for 8 Potholes The mission of this unique group of proven and West Des Moines employers to make sure they well-respected leaders is to work together on are aware and taking advantage of new workforce 9 YourGov w 5525 Merle Hay Road community priorities. By meeting face to face, training tools, programs and funding to help with 10 WDM Historical Society Suite 200 each member is making a commitment to open recruitment challenges. Johnston, IA 50131 12 Scrap Appliance & Metal Drop-Off up the channels of communication, build trust w Phone 515.278.2913 and help everyone understand each other’s issues It was also recommended that City staff should 13 2017 WDM Solid Waste Events Fax 515.278.1846 and concerns. The advantage of having different discuss methods to gather additional information 14 Things That Don't Belong In w HRGREEN.COM points of view and varying perspectives is that about workers who are classified as Millennials The Garbage it will help us stay on top of emerging trends, (born 1977-1995) and Gen Z/iGens (born after plan for our future and work together to achieve 1996). Employers are often more comfortable 15 Tire Drop-Off TRANSPORTATION + WATER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES shared goals. with earlier generations, Gen X and Baby 16 Spring Cleanup LAND DEVELOPMENT Boomers, because they have more experience 17 Community Compliance Corner ENERGY + CONSTRUCTION This group of leaders, now called WestLAB, met working with them. Younger generations of last December, and had a fascinating discussion employees are more of a mystery because they 18 Yard Waste Collection about the challenges and opportunities we face have different expectations and workplace goals. 19 Hazardous Waste Drop-Off as a community. 20 Sidewalk Program In addition to WestLAB, I’m also establishing a With members from large and small businesses, Quality of Life Advisory Council that will help 21 National Public Works Week school districts, government and health care, us make sure we’re attracting and retaining great 22 Prepare for Spring and Summer WestLAB members are engaging in focused companies, talent and families. This group will Severe Weather discussions about topics they consider critical to take a look at measurable indicators of quality of 24 Tree Maintenance our success. Dave Lyons with the Iowa Institute life and how we can make sure we’re staying ahead has agreed to facilitate these discussions, and the of the curve when it comes to making West Des 25 Caring For Our Lawns board has identified two key issues, broadband Moines one of the most vibrant suburban cities 26 Emerald Ash Borer and workforce, to focus on immediately. in North America. Together, I believe these 28 West Des Moines Water Works two groups, with their valuable, citizen-oriented The group spent considerable time at its first perspectives, will make a meaningful difference 30 WDM Resident Guide WEST DES MOINES CITY HALL meeting discussing whether West Des Moines in the course of our community and the lives of 54 City Officials/Boards/Commissions should consider high-speed Internet access those who live here. 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 55 From The City Manager to businesses and residential properties as a West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 priority for our community. Members reached a (515) 222-3600 consensus that broadband was quickly becoming the fourth utility and we should strive for near WDM ACTIVITIES universal connectivity. Although our City P1 Parks & Recreation Activities was perceived as too large and diverse with its broadband needs for a municipal-owned 32 Library Activities approach, members felt that a middle path 46 Human Services Programs would be the most appropriate for businesses Steven K. Gaer and residents. 2 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 3 WDM FACILITY MAP 1 City Hall: 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy 9 SPONSOR WELCOME to the WDM Magazine... 2 Public The SafetyCity Station #19: 8055 Mills Civic Pkwy of West Des Moines’ premier communication sent to over 31,000 homes and businesses 3 Fire Stationthroughout #21: 3421 Ashworth Road 1st St. 3 6th St. 5th St. the City. HRGreen 4 Human Services: 139 6th Street• Inside front cover The WDM Magazine is published three times per Vine St. 5 WDM Public Library: 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy year to highlight city news and information as well www.HRGreen.com 11 13 4 as community events and programming available 15 8 6 Law Enforcement Center: 250 Mills Civic Pkwy 81st St. through WDM Parks & Recreation, the WDM 6 14 5 Library, and WDM Human Services. 7 Public Works: 560 S. 16th Street 1 2 7 8 Fire Station #17: 1401 Railroad Avenue 16th St. S. 9 Westside Fire Station #22: 1801 68th street 12 10 Fire Station #18: 5025 Grand Avenue 11 Community Center: 217 5th Street 10 12 Nature Lodge: 2500 Grand Avenue S 11th St. 13 Holiday Aquatic Center: 1701 Railroad Avenue Army Post Rd. 14 Valley View Aquatic Center: 255 S. 81st Street Eye On West 15Des Teen Moines Center: 1401 Photo Vine Street Contest 16 Water Works Plant: 1501 Railroad Avenue he City of West Des Moines is Photographs must be entered in one of partnering with WDM Magazine five categories that represent life in the 1 City Hall: 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy 9 Westside Fire Station #22: to sponsor the Eye on West Des City of West Des Moines: T 2 Public Safety Station #19: 1801 68th street Moines Photo Contest. Submissions for • Living – Activities/Events the 2016 contest are accepted anytime 8055 Mills Civic Pkwy 10 Fire Station #18: through Friday, June 2 at 4:00pm. • Living – Plants/Wildlife 3 Fire Station #21: 5025 Grand Avenue Entries must be electronically submitted • Seasons in WDM 3421 Ashworth Road 11 Valley Junction Activity Center: to [email protected]. 4 Human Services: 139 6th Street 217 5th Street • Raising Families • Grand Prize/Overall Winner: $100 5 WDM Public Library: 12 Nature Lodge: • Doing Busine and featured on the cover of a future ss 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy 2500 Grand Avenue edition of WDM Magazine. 6 Law Enforcement Center: 13 Holiday Aquatic Center: • Category Winners: $50 250 Mills Civic Pkwy 1701 Railroad Avenue All submissions must be received by 7 Public Services: 14 Valley View Aquatic Center: June 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please 560 S. 16th Street 255 S. 81st Street contact Mark Brewick at 8 Fire Station #17: 15 Water Works Plant: 222-3441 or Mark.Brewick@ 1401 Railroad Avenue 1505 Railroad Avenue wdm.iowa.gov 4 WDMMAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov Visit us on the web at www.wdm.iowa.gov SPRING/SUMMER 2017 • WDMMAGAZINE 5 18th Annual Cops N’ Bobbers FISHING DERBY Join the WDM Police Event Date Department for the 18th Saturday, June 3 Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby at the City Event Location Hall Pond (4200 Mills Civic West Des Moines, City Hall Pond, Pkwy). Teams must consist of at 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, least one child under 18 years of age and one adult (18 years old and up). West Des Moines, IA Contestants must supply their own bait, Registration BIG FUN IN VALLEY JUNCTION tackle and poles. This is a catch and release Begins at 8:30 am event where participants will return all fish to the pond once they are measured. Prizes Fishing Farmers Market & Music in the Junction will be awarded in several categories. From 9:00 am – 11:00 am Thursdays, beginning May 4 The event is FREE Prizes will be awarded Cinco de Mayo Festival to the public and 11:30 am Saturday, May 6 will be held in conjunction with the Iowa DNR’s Free National Public Works Week Celebration For more information, Fishing Weekend.