HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-09 Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
September 9, 2024
A. Call to Order — The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by City
Administrator Deets at 5:31 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd.
Council Member Crone moved to appoint Council Member Pierce as presiding officer in the absence of
the mayor and mayor pro tem; seconded by Council Member Sinclair. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone,
Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 — 0 — 1.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Council Members Chris Crone, Rob Grove, Anna
Bergman Pierce, Ben Sinclair. Absent: Mayor Courtney Clarke, Council Member R. Charles
Bottenberg. (Council Member Crone left the meeting at 6:38 p.m. then rejoined electronically at 7:04
p.m. Council Member Crone left the meeting again at 7:40 p.m.)
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Community Development Director Andy Kass, Public Works Director/City
Engineer Rudy Koester, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Director of Economic Development
Jennifer Brown, Director of Human Resources Michelle Lindsay, Director of Marketing &
Communications Heather Behrens (electronically), Fire Chief Clint Robinson, Police Chief Chad
McCluskey, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 — 0 — 1
D. Work Session:
1) City Partners Presentation: Waukee Area Historical Society — Waukee Area Historical Society
Board President Michael Bartos reviewed the organization's community engagement, upcoming
events, strategic planning and collection display purchases.
2) City Partners Presentation: Waukee Area Arts Council — Waukee Area Arts Council President
Jenn Hoffman reviewed the organization's community involvement, including the Arts Festival, and
current budget.
3) Strategic Plan: Civic Campus update — Matt Carlile with Confluence discussed project goals,
followed by Twin Cities and Kansas City tour highlights. He then reviewed three design concept
plans, which the council discussed. Roger Silver with Confluence and Nate Hardisty with Shive-
Hattery were also in attendance. (Council Member Crone left the meeting at 6:38 p.m.) Public
Works Director/City Engineer Koester presented the phasing plans and proposed detours for area
street extensions, including the University Ave. Extension Project.
4) Strategic Plan: Waukee Fire Department Strategic Plan overview — Fire Chief Robinson
reviewed the goals and action items of the 2024-2027 strategic plan. (Council Member Crone
rejoined the meeting electronically at 7:04 p.m.)
5) Upcoming fiscal year contributions to City partners — City Administrator Deets proposed
certain revisions to the policy.
6) Dangerous and vicious animals ordinance — Police Chief McCluskey reviewed the current
ordinance and possible amendments.
7) Parade ordinance amendment — City Clerk Schuett presented proposed amendments to the
current ordinance.
8) Road and infrastructure project updates — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
provided an update on various projects under construction. (Council Member Crone left the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.)
E. Council Liaison Reports
F. Comments
Council Member Sinclair moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Grove. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 3— 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Anna Bergman Pierce, Presiding Officer
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk