HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-03 I01B 01202025_01272025_minutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 20, 2025
(A) Call to Order – The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Clarke at 5:30 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via Zoom.
(B) Pledge of Allegiance
(C) Roll Call – The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members
Chris Crone, Rob Grove, Anna Bergman Pierce, Ben Sinclair. Absent: Council Member R.
Charles Bottenberg.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Community Development Director Andy
Kass, Planning Coordinator Melissa DeBoer, Director of Economic Development Jennifer
Brown, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Finance Director Linda Burkhart,
Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Police
Chief Chad McCluskey, Police Officer Corby Robbins, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett, City
Attorney Steve Brick.
(D) Open Forum
(E) Agenda Approval – Council Member Pierce moved to approve the agenda; seconded by
Council Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
(F) Presentations: None
(G) Public Hearings:
1) On plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost [Painted Woods West
Park Project] – Mayor Clarke opened the public hearing and asked if any written
correspondence had been received; City Clerk Schuett replied that none had been received
in the clerk’s office. Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the plans for an 8.5-acre
park, noting that two public input meetings were held with neighbors to help with the design.
He discussed park amenities and the engineer’s estimate; construction is scheduled for
substantial completion by late fall 2025. No comments were made by the public in
attendance.
2) On plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost [Spring Crest Park
Project] – Mayor Clarke opened the public hearing and asked if any written correspondence
had been received; City Clerk Schuett replied that none had been received in the clerk’s
office. Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the project, the first phase of which is
approximately 5 acres. Two public input meetings were held with neighbors to help with the
park design. Mr. Jermier discussed park amenities and the engineer’s estimate, adding that
construction is scheduled for substantial completion by late fall 2025. He then briefly
reviewed the future construction phases for the park. Council Member Crone asked if the
neighbors had any concerns regarding the “hillside play” area; Mr. Jermier replied in the
negative, adding that the feature was “a big hit.” No comments were made by the public in
attendance.
3) On the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of
Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder [Not to exceed $929,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes] – Mayor Clarke opened the public hearing and asked if any
written correspondence had been received; City Clerk Schuett replied that none had been
received in the clerk’s office. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester noted that the NE
Outfall Sewer Project was complete and was financed through a State Revolving Fund
(SRF) low-interest loan; this type of loan allows the City to convert 1% of the interest to use
toward a sponsored project. As part of an existing 28E agreement, the City of Clive has
begun restoration work for the NE Outfall Sewer Project area; Clive has submitted for their
first reimbursement payment. He stated that the public hearing was required to amend the
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loan agreement to reflect additional debt for the project. No comments were made by the
public in attendance.
(H) Public Hearing Action Items:
1) Painted Woods West Park Project
A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost – Council Member Sinclair
moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote:
Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried
4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-027)
B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Council
Member Crone moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Pierce.
Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the bid tabulation, including deduct
alternates. He recommended awarding contract to Concrete Connections, LLC, of
Johnston, IA, in the amount of $1,674,999.00 (base bid only). Mayor Clarke stated she
was grateful the project was under budget and for LOST dollars. Results of vote: Ayes:
Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 –
1. (Resolution #2025-028)
C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving contract and
bond – Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council
Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-029)
2) Spring Crest Park Project
A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost – Council Member Pierce
moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Crone. Results of vote:
Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried
4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-030)
B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Council
Member Grove moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Sinclair.
Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the bid tabulation and deduct alternates,
recommending awarding contract to Elder Corporation of Des Moines, IA, in the amount
of $666,470.52 (base bid only). Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair.
Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-031)
C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving contract and
bond – Council Member Crone moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council
Member Pierce. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-032)
3) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action [Not to exceed $929,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes] –
Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member
Grove. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester noted that the action would allow the
City to complete the amendment with Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). Results of vote: Ayes:
Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
(Resolution #2025-033)
(I) Action Items:
1) Consent Agenda: Council Member Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded
by Council Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
A. Consideration of approval of 01/20/2025 Bill List; 01/17/2025 Payroll:
Total Unpaid Bills Presented for Approval: $2,701,269.57
Total Checks Issued Prior to Council Approval:
Regular Checks:
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(A) Prior to Last Council Meeting (12/27/24) 19,591.16
(B) Prior to Last Council Meeting 313,117.61
(C) After Last Council Meeting 4,981.53
(D) Payroll Taxes & Reimbursements 228,425.78
(E) Utility Refunds 2,510.05
Payroll Checks Issued:
(F) 01/17/2025 427,972.97
*TOTAL*$3,697,868.67
FY 2025 Fund Recap: Expenditures Revenues
Budgeted Year To Date Budgeted Year To Date
010 General Fund $23,563,544 $12,016,578 $23,512,164 $10,882,620
011 General Fund-Hotel/Motel Tax 316,050 52,920 307,500 50,631
060 Road Use Tax Fund 3,903,594 1,985,501 3,594,500 1,814,400
070 Firemen's Association - - - -
080 Library Foundation - - - -
085 Asset Forfeitures - - - -
110 Debt Service Fund 13,556,578 3,245,533 17,015,460 4,269,547
111 Special Assessments Fund - - - 24,427
120 North Residential TIF 786,638 - 912,978.00 428,731
121 Hickman West Indust Park TIF 569,094 - - -
123 Waukee Urban Renewal Area TIF Fund 80,000 27,572 2,426,040 1,456,849
124 Gateway Urban Renewal 5,923,932 202,336 6,926,015 4,113,890
125 Autumn Ridge Urban Renewal 501,855 - 893,540 423,081
126 Waukee West Urban Renewal 2,500 - - -
127 Southwest Business Park 142,900 99,478 151,645 97,536
128 Waukee Central URA 213,500 - - -
129 Towne Center Commercial TIF 15,000 - - -
130 Quarter Commercial TIF 454,600 6,730 448,117 221,645
131 Kettlestone Residential TIF 2,500 - - -
132 Kettlestone Commercial TIF 10,000 - - -
210 Employee Benefits Fund 2,830,000 - 2,812,319 1,467,646
211 Local Option Sales Tax 1,238,469 - 6,570,000 1,152,634
212 Public Improvement Fund - - 660,000 532,956
250 Emergency Levy Fund - - - 472
327 Capital Projects 70,639,750 23,213,918 46,975,000 26,731,001
510 Water Utility Fund 9,328,765 4,615,205 10,313,700 6,639,500
520 Sewer Utility Fund 10,125,823 3,784,321 8,516,000 5,840,129
521 University Ave Trunk Sewer Project - - - 14,993
522 Waste Water Treatment Pl - - - 1,035
523 E Area Pump Sta Treatment - - - 3,629
540 Gas Utility Fund 10,302,714 4,487,031 10,354,500 4,689,559
560 Storm Sewer Utility Fund 1,958,460 793,082 1,903,500 1,029,742
570 Utility Bill Fund 556,400 263,908 513,500 305,302
590 Solid Waste Collect & Rcycl Fund 1,932,110 1,258,331 2,003,500 1,040,187
750 Golf Course Fund 1,023,010 607,904 849,500 565,578
810 Equipment Revolving Fund - - - -
*TOTAL*$159,977,786 $56,660,348 $147,659,478 $73,797,719
CHECKS ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL 01/20/2025:
ABADER, REHAM A UTILITY REFUND $44.52
ADEMS, NA'SHAY R UTILITY REFUND 77.17
BACKYARD PARADISE UTILITY REFUND 769.46
BAIER, CURRAN D UTILITY REFUND 142.45
BAKER, LAURIE
12/15/24 - 12/28/24 PAYROLL DUE TO
DELAYED ACH 1,575.41
CITY OF WAUKEE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTION 22,521.99
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION DECEMBER 2024 RESERVATION 311,542.20
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CORWIN, DEBRA L UTILITY REFUND 17.66
DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION UTILITY REFUND 659.09
DUBANSKY, JEREMY UTILITY REFUND 146.52
EFTPS FICA TAX WITHHOLDING 151,164.46
GRANDQUIST, JEFF J UTILITY REFUND 166.62
HOGUE, PARKER L UTILITY REFUND 96.95
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 ICMA RETIREMENT 26,278.20
IOWA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT 587.65
ISOLVED BENEFIT SERVICES INC SECTION 125 MEDICAL DEDUCTIONS 9,205.13
KAYKO, MARGARET D UTILITY REFUND 43.86
KOLLIE, MULBAH UTILITY REFUND 52.65
LASOURD, TERESA L UTILITY REFUND 35.42
MOK, BOL UTILITY REFUND 39.96
PETERSEN, ELLEN UTILITY REFUND 44.52
ROBERTS, HANNAH UTILITY REFUND 25.01
SCHUELER, BLAKE A UTILITY REFUND 69.42
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES 18,668.35
US POSTAL SERVICE DECEMBER 2024 REGULAR BILLS 3,405.03
WILSON, JACOB UTILITY REFUND 69.42
WRICE, KENNEDY UTILITY REFUND 9.35
DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF
CONDEMNATION HEARING - PRAIRIE
VILLAGE OF I 1,297.72
PRAIRIE VILLAGE OF IOWA LLC
LAND CONDEMNATION - AWARD FOR
TEMPORARY EASEMENT 10,000.00
PRAIRIE VILLAGE OF IOWA, LLC
LAND CONDEMNATION - AWARD FOR
FEE TITLE INTEREST 125,800.00
WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL CARD WELLS FARGO CREDIT CARD 4,981.53
WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL CARD WELLS FARGO CREDIT CARD 16,186.13
*TOTAL*$705,723.85
UNPAID BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL 01/20/2025:
ABSOLUTE CONCRETE INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #16 $7,837.50
ACADEMY ROOFING & SHEET METAL CO
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #7 14,278.50
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPIER LEASE 281.06
AIRGAS USA LLC OXYGEN 55.95
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
FLOOR STAND CELL PHONE
CHARGING STATION 524.01
AMAZON.COM
VOLLEY-LITE
VOLLEYBALLS/PORTABLE BALL CART 1,023.63
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS
AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS 2025 MUSIC LICENSE 445.00
AMERICAN TEST CENTER INC
ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION- FIRE
TRUCK/GROUND LADDER 1,150.00
ANIL KUMAR THERMOSTAT REBATE 30.00
ANKENY SANITATION INC. JANUARY 2025 STATEMENT 181,545.00
ATLANTIC BOTTLING CO CITY HALL POP MACHINE 68.90
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION BUREAU LLC
16 YOUTH BASKETBALL COACH
BACKGROUND CHECKS 231.20
BAKER MECHANICAL INC. HVAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 6,898.00
BAX SALES INC FITTINGS/CLAMPS/DRILL BITS 233.36
BIG GREEN UMBRELLA MEDIA INC DECEMBER 2024 WAUKEE LIVING 1,759.00
BOOT BARN INC JEANS- WARMENHOVEN 94.48
BOUND TREE MEDICAL EMS SUPPLIES 550.26
BRICK GENTRY BOWERS SWARTZ DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT 27,108.05
BUSY BEE CONSTRUCTION
PAY EST #4 TRANSITE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PHASE 4 48,980.05
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY
CLEANER/TOILET PAPER/TUBE MOP
& HANDLE 121.75
CARNEY & APPLEBY P.L.C. 2025 LEGISLATIVE/LOBBYING 6,390.00
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CENTRAL IOWA EMS DIRECTOR
2025 NREMT REFRESHER
CONFERENCE- WISE 85.00
CERRIS SYSTEMS
CONTRACTED PROFESSIONAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICE 9,563.14
CINTAS CORPORATION MATS/SHOP TOWELS 533.10
CITY OF WAUKEE DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT 580.94
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
4TH QUARTER 2024 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
BILLING 620.64
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION DECEMBER 2024 COMMODITY 798,793.18
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL CODEBOOK TABS 61.56
CORE & MAIN LP GASKETS/PIPES/HEX BOLT & NUT KIT 2,551.06
CRYSTAL CLEAR BOTTLED WATER WATER 103.89
CYPRESS SOLUTIONS INC
JANUARY 2025 VUE
SUBSCRIPTION/MONTHLY DATA
PLAN 510.00
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS - SUBSCRIPTION DEPT
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL- PUBLIC
WORKS 2.43
DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER NOVEMBER 2024 STATEMENT 2,176.00
DAN'S OVERHEAD DOORS & MORE
SERVICE DOORS CABLE
REPLACEMENT 1,385.80
DDVI INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #1 278,808.85
DEMCO INC.
JACKET COVERS/LIQUID PLASTIC
ADHESIVE 1,007.99
DENMAN & COMPANY LLP CONSULT- GAS UTILITY SALE 380.00
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS APPEALS AND
LICENSING
OPERATING PERMIT FEE/ANNUAL
INSPECTION FEE 225.00
DES MOINES WATER WORKS JANUARY 2025 STATEMENT 508,227.55
DIRECTV
DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT-
PUBLIC WORKS 247.24
EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY SPHAGNUM PEAT 124.95
ELITE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #11 61,693.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
FEB '25 HEALTH INSURANCE
MONTHLY PREMIUM 248,966.76
EMS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS INC
NOVEMBER 2024 AMBULANCE
BILLING 18,809.63
FAREWAY STORES INC. COOKIES 9.87
FASTENAL COMPANY
GLOVES/VESTS/EYEWEAR/ELECTRIC
AL TAPE 589.01
FASTSIGNS A FRAME SIGNS- WINTERFEST 220.00
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU CERTIFICATION FEE- SCHUBERT 50.00
FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICES COFFEE/HOT CHOCOLATE 128.00
FORD METRO INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #8 63,130.35
FRESH CUT LAWNCARE LLC GRASS CUTTING- CEMETERY 7,200.00
GALLS LLC PANTS- MCNAMEE 524.83
GANNETT IOWA LOCALIQ DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT 2,503.80
GAS PRODUCTS SALES SPRINGS 782.40
GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
PAINTED WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK 12,125.00
GIFTS GALORE EASTER EGGS 888.00
GINA CAMPOS YOUTH BASKETBALL SHIRTS 2,961.35
GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC.
NEOGOV SUBSCRIPTION MARCH
2025- MARCH 2026 8,675.94
GRAHAM COLLISION
2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
REPAIRS- VIN 6121 6,112.27
HEARTLAND CO-OP
DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT-
WATER 132.08
HILLYARD INC
TOILET PAPER/MULTIFOLD
TOWELS/TRASH LINERS 868.15
HILSABECK SCHACHT INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #10 144,146.34
HIRTA PUBLIC TRANSIT FY25- JAN/MARCH FUNDING 6,250.00
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HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS INC.
REPLACED SEALS AND CV/FIXED
LEAKS/TESTED FUNCTIONS 1,367.01
HY-VEE JANUARY 2025 STATEMENT 736.88
I&S GROUP INC
RIDGE POINTE PARKING LOT
RECONSTRUCTION 7,831.85
INFRASOURCE CONSTRUCTION LLC PARK SIDE PLAT 1 49,722.21
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES BOOKS 2,936.15
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
SGCIS JANUARY-MARCH 2025
SAFETY TRAINING 12,198.47
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE
2025 SPRING TRAINING
CONFERENCE- VANDERMARK 100.00
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FEBRUARY 2025 STATE SHARE OF
GEMT 6,959.28
IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION SALT BRINE 2,997.00
IOWA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL- JENNY 171.00
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC CITY STICKERS 1,230.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES STREET SIGNS 2,006.86
IOWA SIGNAL INC
W DOUGLAS-MOVED 2 SCHOOL
FLASHERS TO NEW LOCATIONS 3,280.00
IOWA STATE SHERIFFS & DEPUTIES
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES- MCCLUSKEY 25.00
ISOLVED BENEFIT SERVICES
DEC '24 PEPM FEES FOR DEP
CARE/HRA/MED FSA 580.65
JORDISON CONSTRUCTION INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #2 17,029.89
KIMBALL MIDWEST FITTINGS 63.18
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS USA
INC QUARTERLY OVERAGE COSTS 1,475.39
KRUCK PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #12 320,150.00
LANDMARK STRUCTURES I LP
PAY EST #18 3RD ST ELEVATED TANK
REPLCMT 170,221.00
LIFETIME ATHLETIC
INDOOR WINTER TENNIS LESSONS
SESSIONS 1 & 2 1,880.00
LINE-X OF DES MOINES SPRAY IN BED LINER- VIN 5949 695.00
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE FAMILY FEST ROOM RENTAL 250.00
LYLE SUMEK ASSOCIATES INC 2024 STRATEGIC PLANNING 7,700.00
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC MESH SCREEN/NOZZLE 370.31
MARK LORBER GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 50.00
MCCARVILLE COUNSELING SERVICES
ANNUAL WELLNESS CHECK-
HERRERA 135.00
MENARDS
MIRRORS/DRYWALL
ANCHORS/CORDLESS DRILL KIT 610.29
MERCY CLINICS OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
CLINIC EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS 893.00
MERCY WEST PHARMACY EMS MEDICATIONS 144.18
MID-IOWA ELECTRIC INC LIGHTING REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT 915.00
MI-FIBER LLC
JANUARY 2025 STATEMENT- PUBLIC
SAFETY 909.15
MILLER & SONS GOLF CARS LLC GOLF CART SEATS/CONTROLLERS 7,365.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC. ANNUAL RNI SAAS FEE- SENSUS 21,856.20
NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE
BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD KIT/DISC
BRAKE PAD 1,017.13
NELSON TECHNOLOGIES INC REGULATORS 7,845.28
NEW OPPORTUNITIES 2024 WAUKEE CARES 2,581.82
NIRANJAN REDDY SANAGARI THERMOSTAT REBATE 30.00
NYEMASTER GOODE KETTLESTONE LEGAL TRADEMARK 1,225.00
OFFICE DEPOT
TAPE/WIPES/COFFEE/MASKS/KLEENE
X/ENVELOPES 877.46
OMNISITE 1 YEAR WIRELESS SERVICE 2,030.00
ONE SOURCE
PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
CHECK 78.00
OPN ARCHITECTS INC NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 33,759.63
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PEAK DISTRIBUTING
CARB & CHOKE
CLEANER/DEGREASER/BRAKE
CLEANER 906.78
PETDATA INC DECEMBER 2024 FEES 52.98
PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS LLC BOOKS/AUDIO BOOKS 294.44
PLAY-PRO RECREATION LLC INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 224,902.00
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY LED TOWER LIGHTS 358.00
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC SCRAP DISPOSAL FEES 48.00
POWERNET DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT 20.86
RC WELDING
REPAIR BRACKET FOR ROAD
GRADER 604.80
REAL FOOD 4 KIDS 2024 FALL COOKING CLUB 1,260.00
REGAL UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION INC.
DIRECTIONAL BORE GAS
SERVICE/GAS MAIN 21,000.00
RIGHTY TIGHTY VENTURES CAMP BRAINIAC 480.00
RYAN COMPANIES US INC PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT 112,744.00
SARAH BAKER
E-
READERS/AUDIOBOOKS/PODCASTS 175.00
SBS SERVICES GROUP LLC
CLEANING SERVICES- PUBLIC
WORKS 5,153.89
SCHNEIDER GRAPHICS INC. REMOVAL OF GRAPHICS- VIN 2854 278.30
SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC BEST/EVEREST KEYS- CITY HALL 14.00
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO PAINT/PAINTBRUSH/ROLLER COVERS 320.67
SHOTTENKIRK CHEVROLET-PONTIAC
IGNITION COIL REPLACEMENT- VIN
0302 682.83
SIDEKICK DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT 11,000.00
SKOLD DOOR & FLOOR COMPANY INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #9 119,375.76
SMITH FERTILIZER GRAIN BEET RTU 3,141.88
SPLAW PROPERTIES LLC FEBRUARY 2025 ANNEX LEASE 4,724.70
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT PAPER BOWLS/PAPER PLATES 313.81
STATE STEEL OF DES MOINES HOT ROLLED FLAT 175.84
STIVERS FORD
HORN AND BRAKE LIGHT REPAIRS-
VIN 7050 1,607.91
TEAM SERVICES INC
CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES-
GOLF COURSE 2,467.56
TECH 24 - COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE
REPAIR INC
ICE MACHINE PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE 600.29
TERMINAL SUPPLY CO.
SWITCHES/OPTI-SEAL RINGS/MINI
LAMP/LED BULBS 275.15
TERRACON PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT 6,142.51
THE HOME DEPOT PRO FLOOR CHAIR MAT 77.99
THE LIBRARY CORPORATION
LIBRARY SOLUTION SOFTWARE
RENEWAL 14,251.63
TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA
SOLUTIONS INC TLO ACCESS 75.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA DEC '24 WATER EXCISE TAXES 31,047.65
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA DEC '24 SEWER SALES TAXES 5,667.73
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA DEC '24 GAS SALES TAXES 35,043.86
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
DEC '24 STORM WATER SALES
TAXES 3,243.77
TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC MOUNT BASE 167.38
TRUGREEN LAWN SERVICE- LIBRARY 299.05
TSF STRUCTURES INC
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #4 8,312.50
TT TECHNOLOGIES INC
REPAIRS- SEAL KIT/EXHAUST
RING/ROLL PIN KIT/SPRING 508.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE SHIPPING 17.45
UNIVERSAL PRINTING SERVICES ACH DIRECT DEPOSIT STATEMENTS 964.95
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HYGIENE TESTING FEES 1,702.50
UPHDM OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
RANDOM DRUG SCREENS/PRE-
EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENS 444.58
UTILITY SAFETY AND DESIGN INC. DECEMBER 2024 RETAINER FEES 540.00
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VAN MAANEN ELECTRIC INC.
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #13 696,098.20
VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC THERMOSTAT WIRE/WIRE BAROSTAT 1,192.73
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY JANUARY 2025 FEES 171,681.25
WAUKEE HARDWARE & VARIETY
DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT-
PARKS & REC 791.85
WENTHOLD EXCAVATING
PAY EST #13 PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING BID PACKAGE #15 28,259.46
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTR
JANUARY 2025 STATEMENT- NO 911
UTE AVE LODGE 293.20
*TOTAL*$4,706,462.76
PAYROLL 01/17/2025:
ABRAMOWITZ, LEVI $3,135.51
ADAMS, CINDY 124.55
ADKINS, COREY 2,102.88
AHRENS, ELIZA 1,659.40
ALLEN, JACKSON 864.41
ANDERSON, SARA 1,860.22
ARRIAGA, ANA 385.32
AUGELLO, DENA 27.55
AVON, JAMES 2,511.38
BAKER, LAURIE 1,578.53
BAKER, RANDY 2,251.68
BASTOW, RACHELLE 2,191.20
BATTANI, TESSA 87.04
BAUMAN, LISA 1,545.51
BEEHLER, EMILY 2,077.01
BEHRENS, HEATHER 3,353.35
BELDEN, DREW 1,004.76
BERGMAN, ANNASTASIA 679.70
BLACK, HUNTER 1,635.82
BLOOM, MEGHAN 950.94
BOTTENBERG, RICHARD 679.70
BOYD, ISAAC 1,924.90
BOYLE, GAVIN 1,983.50
BREIT, RACHEL 629.13
BROWN, ANGALEA 2,047.92
BROWN, JENNIFER 2,616.23
BROWN, NATHAN 2,626.20
BRUENING, BENJAMIN 590.99
BUNKOFSKE, NICOLE 1,540.04
BURKHART, LINDA 3,975.62
BURKHART, MARK 25.00
CAMPBELL, SCOTT 2,297.06
CARDWELL, AARON 181.54
CARPENTER, PAUL 2,057.20
CARROLL, JOSEPH 2,801.05
CHAMBERS, KYLE 2,961.07
CHRISTENSEN, AARON 1,916.34
CHRISTENSEN, ABAGAIL 1,885.35
CICHOSKI, KELLI 2,634.44
CLARKE, COURTNEY 1,180.43
CLAYTON, KRISTIN 129.08
CLEMEN, ANTHONY 2,398.67
COOPER, HOLLY 65.84
CORKREAN, JENNIFER 2,051.81
COUGHLIN, TONI 1,104.76
CRAMBLET, ELIZABETH 2,464.77
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CRONE, CHRISTINE 584.04
CROSS, JONATHAN 1,076.41
CUNNINGHAM, SCOTT 3,542.74
DANHAUER, HARRISON 2,008.41
DANIEL, COLE 2,187.83
DEBOER, MELISSA 2,961.13
DEETS, BRADLY 5,470.08
DEZEEUW, DAVID 2,723.42
DODGE, JUSTIN 1,894.96
DOWNING, RACHEL 2,780.46
EDWARDS, DANAE 2,520.05
FITZSIMMONS, NATHAN 1,722.36
FLUGGE-SMITH, JAMIE 2,224.15
FORBES, MEGAN 45.07
FREDERICK, JUSTIN 2,565.80
FREDERICKSEN, BROCK 1,709.76
FREEMAN, MATTHEW 2,212.29
FROEHLICH, WILLIAM 375.97
FYFE, JUSTIN 2,082.17
GAVIN, HALEY 1,115.43
GEHLING, HAILEY 1,118.80
GIBBS, AUSTIN 1,922.10
GIBSON IV, WILLIAM 2,185.34
GIBSON, TALEN 84.04
GILCHRIST, NICHOLAS 2,381.89
GITZEN, ROBERT 2,399.15
GOINS, ANDREA 2,872.75
GOLAFSHAN, FARHOUD 1,958.69
GOULDEN, JENNIFER 1,797.47
GREER, CRAIG 383.73
GREIF, LOGAN 921.86
GROVE, ROBERT 679.04
GUTTENFELDER, ALEXIS 2,333.54
HACKETT, MICHAEL 2,099.25
HALL, ANDRE 120.66
HALSEY, KYLE 2,086.75
HANSEN, BROOK 2,512.25
HANSON, LAURA 1,809.92
HEIMANN, RONALD 2,181.44
HENTGES, ERIC 2,088.84
HERRERA, MELVIN 2,466.31
HIGGINS, AUDREY 1,658.71
HILDEBRAND, JORDYN 779.67
HILGENBERG, ADAM 1,499.72
HOLMES, HOLLY 1,842.33
HUSTED, TROY 2,697.88
HUTCHINSON, NICHOLAS 2,093.18
HUTTON, JOSHUA 2,879.97
JACKSON, COLE 2,498.39
JERMIER, MATTHEW 3,853.85
JOHNSON, LEVI 1,873.65
JOHNSON, WYATT 1,612.73
KAPPOS, SARA 3,490.14
KASS, ANDREW 3,534.88
KASS, LANEY 500.41
KELLER, CHRISTOPHER 2,225.56
KEPFORD, CHASE 2,071.91
KICKBUSH, CHRISTOPHER 2,340.74
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KLEINWOLTERINK, COLE 2,725.60
KLEVER, JUDY 1,430.54
KNEPPER, AARON 116.18
KNUST, DANIEL 2,158.63
KOESTER, RUDY 4,312.42
KREKLAU, ROBERT 998.56
LARSON, KENNETH 647.32
LARSON, KRISTINE 3,622.89
LAUGHRIDGE, DANIEL 2,108.03
LE, SON 3,800.90
LEMKE, NEIL 3,662.41
LEVSEN, BRYAN 3,295.11
LEWIS, CLINTON 1,598.57
LINDSAY, MICHELLE 2,252.77
LOCKHART, MEGAN 746.99
LOVETINSKY, TRACY 2,081.11
LOVINGGOOD, ROBADEEN 1,024.86
LUTRICK, RACHAEL 2,255.39
LYNCH, JEREMY 1,719.43
MADURO, CHRISTINE 2,377.78
MAGEE, TYLER 888.67
MANNING, JOSHUA 2,853.77
MAREAN, JOSHUA 1,932.00
MAREK, JAMES 3,339.15
MCATEE, TALIA 1,698.45
MCCLUSKEY, ERIC 4,243.15
MCNAMEE, ISAIAH 2,118.57
MEAD, CATELYN 189.24
MEADER, LISA 248.32
MEEKER, BRYCE 2,300.44
MELLENCAMP, JEFFREY 3,760.70
MERSEAL, BRETT 2,816.27
MINIKUS, JOSHUA 2,945.15
MINTZER, LAUREN 563.81
MORAVEC, CODY 2,338.67
MORRIS, ASHLEY 2,836.13
MURRA, BRIAN 3,787.58
NEHLS, DOUGLAS 58.08
NEWBURY, NICHOLAS 2,130.47
NICHOLS, ANDREW 2,137.01
OLDHAM, JAMES 2,786.03
OSBORN, RYAN 413.27
OSBORN, SARAH 2,113.80
OSBORNE, NICHOLAS 3,338.05
OSTRING, KATHLEEN 2,230.03
PATTERSON, KEVIN 2,038.52
PAYNE, THOMAS 2,057.20
PENNING, RYAN 1,765.18
PERKINS, JACOB 2,283.97
PETTIT, BRANDON 3,729.56
PFORTS, ROGAN 1,671.50
PITT, DYLAN 1,776.32
PIZINGER, JAMES 1,785.00
PORTER, NICKOLAS 346.07
QUAM, BRADLEY 1,999.89
RASH, RONALD 2,708.06
REAMAN, ETHAN 2,398.35
RICHARDSON, DACE 1,740.18
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ROBBINS, CORBY 2,379.25
ROBINSON, CLINT 4,058.91
ROBINSON, NATHANIEL 1,545.33
ROSENOW, MELANIE 670.15
ROTH, TITO 1,950.92
ROTSCHAFER, CARMEN 805.62
ROTTINGHAUS, BRIDGET 1,698.45
ROYER, TIMOTHY 3,618.27
RUSHER, LUCIUS 2,907.08
RYAN, AMY 157.28
SCHAUFENBUEL, KARI 1,629.06
SCHUBERT, JOSEPH 697.82
SCHUETT, REBECCA 2,986.88
SCHULTZ, JEFFREY 2,573.53
SEDDON, JOSH 3,112.82
SEELY, AUSTEN 433.14
SHAFFER, CHET 2,819.07
SHIELDS, JOHN 2,276.39
SINCLAIR, BENJAMIN 679.04
SLYCORD, JASON 2,302.01
SMITH, BLAKE 2,595.59
SMOLIK, MEGAN 1,991.74
SNOW, SUSAN 180.72
SOFEN, NATASHA 38.73
SPOSETO, CADEN 2,252.00
SPOSETO, MACKENZIE 3,324.98
STANISH, LAURA 1,896.63
STEENHOEK, ANDREW 1,805.79
STEINKE, KURT 1,234.66
STEPHENS, CLINT 208.88
STEVENS, NATALIE 179.03
STEWARD, ERIC 1,849.19
STIFEL, DALTON 2,162.28
STOCKTON, BRIAN 2,683.38
SUTTON, STEFANIE 120.48
SWANSON, JOSHUA 1,957.33
TAYLOR, CHRISTINA 159.63
TAYLOR, RILEY 91.44
THAYER, CHANDLER 2,247.58
THOMPSON, JACOB 65.84
TOMLINSON, WALTER 25.61
TOWNSEND, MCKENNA 2,904.40
TRENT, JARED 1,389.62
TRIBOLET, MARIN 90.04
TYSDAL, THOMAS 3,544.61
VANDEKAMP, JOSHUA 2,999.58
VANDER WILT, MARIE 627.57
VANDERMARK, REBECCA 2,164.37
VENTO, NICHOLAS 1,935.46
VIZCARRA, RICARDO 25.00
WALKER, ZACHARY 2,388.61
WALTERS, JACOB 935.19
WARMENHOVEN, MICHAEL 1,600.73
WERNIMONT, THOMAS 538.38
WERTS, DANIEL 2,518.51
WESTON STOLL, KERI 2,412.81
WHITE, JASON 1,922.76
WHITE, KATHERINE 1,603.83
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WILLIAMS, SUSAN 2,273.97
WISE, NATHAN 3,942.27
WOOD, DANIEL 1,000.28
WRIGHT, MICHAEL 2,530.18
YOUNG, DAWN 1,731.93
YOUNG, JOHNATHAN 2,625.86
YOUNG, NOLAN 2,434.53
YOUSO, ANTHONY 1,702.38
*TOTAL* $427,972.97
B. Consideration of approval of City Council Minutes of 01/06/2025 Regular Meeting, 01/13/2025 Work
Session
C. Consideration of approval of motion approving 12/25/2024 legal services invoice
D. Consideration of approval of receipt and file of a Mayor’s Proclamation of Slavery and Human
Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month
E. Contracts, Agreements:
1. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Overhead Door Maintenance Services
Proposal [Waukee Public Works Facility] (Resolution #2025-034)
2. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Amended Service Provider Agreement with
Stratus Building Solutions [Custodial Services] (Resolution #2025-035)
3. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Engagement
Agreement, 2025 Public Improvement Contract Proceedings (Resolution #2025-036)
4. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving contract and bond [University Avenue Area
Improvements Phase 1 Project] (Resolution #2025-037)
5. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Farm Lease – Fixed Cash Rent [Mike Erdman]
(Resolution #2025-038)
6. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Partial Release of Development Agreement
with Temple Holdings, LP [NW Douglas Parkway Agreement] (Resolution #2025-039)
F. Change Orders, Payment Estimates, Acceptances of Public Improvements, Releases of Retainage:
1. Consideration of approval of a motion approving Change Order No. 9 (Combined) for the Waukee
Public Safety Building Project, increasing the contract in the amount of $21,307.56
2. Consideration of approval of a motion approving Change Order No. 10/Construction Management
Services Agreement to Ryan Companies, US, Inc., for the Waukee Public Safety Building Project,
amended Schedule of Fees
3. Consideration of approval of a motion approving Payment Estimate No. 13 (Combined) for the
Waukee Public Safety Building Project in the amount of $1,758,884.09
4. Consideration of approval of a motion approving Payment Estimate No. 18 to Landmark Structures
for the 3rd Street Elevated Storage Tank Replacement Project in the amount of $170,221.00
5. Consideration of approval of a motion approving Payment Estimate No. 4 to Busy Bee
Construction, LLC, for the Transite Water Main Replacement Phase 4 Project in the amount of
$48,980.05
6. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting public improvements [Indi Run Plat 7]
(Resolution #2025-040)
7. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting public improvements [Parkside Plat 1]
(Resolution #2025-041)
8. Consideration of approval of a resolution correcting scrivener’s error and amending Resolution No.
2025-026 to correct the total final construction cost [2023 Asphalt Overlay Improvements Project,
Ashworth Drive from 4th Street to 10th Street] (Resolution #2025-042)
G. Consideration of approval of a resolution amending the original resolution, approved on April 3, 2023,
said Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa
Finance Authority and Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2023A, in Order to Provide for the Funding of a Sponsored Project Under the Terms of a
New Series 2023A Note to be Issued in the Principal Amount of $14,129,000, which includes approval
of a Supplemental Tax Exemption Certificate [$14,129,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series
2023A (Little Walnut Creek - Sponsored Project)] (Resolution #2025-043)
H. Consideration of approval of a resolution designating a perpetual date and time of October 31 between
the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for Trick or Treat Night in the City of Waukee unless otherwise
determined for special circumstances (Resolution #2025-044)
I. Consideration of a motion setting February 18, 2025, as the date of public hearing on an ordinance to
amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from R-2
[One & Two Family Residential District] to R-2 [One & Two Family Residential District] /PD-1 [Planned
Development Overlay]; and from R-2 [One & Two Family Residential District] /PD-1 [Planned
Development Overlay District] to R-2 [One & Two Family Residential District] (Remington Pointe)
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2) 2025 Appointments
A. Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution
approving mayor’s appointment of Executive Committee Subarea nominees to the
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) – Mayor Clarke
appointed herself and Mike Jones of Windsor Heights to the committee. Council
Member Crone moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Pierce.
Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg.
Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-045)
B. Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution
approving mayor’s appointment of representation to the Heart of Iowa Regional
Transit Agency (HIRTA) Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) – Mayor Clarke
appointed Director of Economic Development Brown as primary representative and
Assistant City Administrator Osborne as alternate. Council Member Sinclair moved to
approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes:
Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0
– 1. (Resolution #2025-046)
C. Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution
approving mayor’s appointment or reappointment of citizen members to the
various City boards and commissions – Mayor Clarke made the following
appointments:
Board of Adjustment, term ending 01/31/2030: Cole Bisgard
Board of Appeals, term ending 01/31/2030: Michael Prospero
Park Board, terms ending 01/31/2028: Keshia Fields, Melissa Stotz, Chris Backstrom
Planning & Zoning Commission, terms ending 01/31/2030: Jason Tuel, Megan Bankole
Public Art Advisory Commission, terms ending 01/31/2028: Weston Mallgren, Kathryn
Murray, Abbey Christiansen
Council Member Grove moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member
Sinclair. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-047)
3) Kettlestone Central – Retail Phase 1
A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat –
Council Member Pierce moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member
Crone. Planning Coordinator DeBoer reviewed the preliminary plat, final plat and site
plan for two retail buildings. The final plat consists of six lots and two outlots; the
proposed retail buildings are on Lots 1 and 3. Ms. DeBoer noted site parking, signage,
ingress/egress, privately-owned utilities, stormwater detention and exterior building
elevations. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-048)
B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat
[Kettlestone Central South Plat 2] – Council Member Crone moved to approve the
resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove,
Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
(Resolution #2025-049)
C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan –
Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council
Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-050)
4) Painted Woods West Townhomes Plat 3
A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat –
Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council
Member Grove. Planning Coordinator DeBoer reviewed the preliminary plat, final plat
and site plan for 42 two-story townhome units, each on individual lots and with a two-car
attached garage. The development includes private interior streets and utilities. Ms.
DeBoer reviewed stormwater detention, landscape buffers and exterior building
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elevations. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-051)
B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat
[Kettlestone Central South Plat 2] – Council Member Crone moved to approve the
resolution; seconded by Council Member Pierce. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove,
Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
(Resolution #2025-052)
C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan –
Council Member Grove moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member
Sinclair. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-053)
5) Street Resurfacing Project, Ashworth Drive from 2nd Street to 4th Street/Waco Place
from Ashworth Road to Wilson Street
A. Motion: Consideration of approval of a motion approving Change Order No. 3 to
Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corporation, decreasing the contract in the amount of
$63,382.55 – Council Member Pierce moved to approve; seconded by Council Member
Crone. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester summarized the project change
orders. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.
B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting public
improvements – Council Member Crone moved to approve the resolution; seconded by
Council Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays:
None. Absent: Bottenberg. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1. (Resolution #2025-054)
(J) Reports – Reports made by City Administrator Deets, Council Member Crone.
Council Member Sinclair moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Grove. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 4 – 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
____________________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
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WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
January 27, 2025
A. Call to Order – The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Clarke at 5:30 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via Zoom.
B. Roll Call – The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members R. Charles
Bottenberg, Chris Crone, Rob Grove, Anna Bergman Pierce, Ben Sinclair. Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Finance Director Linda Burkhart, Accounting
Manager Rachel Bruns, Senior Accountant Tracy Lovetinsky, Community Development Director Andy
Kass, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay,
Director of Economic Development Jennifer Brown, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Library
Director Kristine Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens, Technology
Services Director Son Le (electronically), Fire Chief Clint Robinson, Police Chief Chad McCluskey, City
Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval – Council Member Pierce moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
D. Work Session:
1) Proposed FY2026 Budget: Enterprise, General – Finance Director Burkhart reviewed the
budget approval schedule and council directives. Matt Stoffel and Carrie Swartz with PFM
Financial Advisors, LLC, discussed utility funds, recommending increases in water, wastewater,
storm water and solid waste rates. City Administrator Deets, Finance Director Burkhart and
department directors then reviewed projected fund balances, capital equipment recommendations,
the general fund, tax levy comparisons, projected revenues and expenditures, staffing
recommendations and contractual services funding. The proposed budget includes a $0.15 levy
reduction.
E. Council Liaison Reports
F. Comments
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Grove. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 5 – 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
____________________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk