HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-07 Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
April 7, 2025
A. Call to Order — The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Clarke
at 5:31 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd.
Pledge of Allegiance
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, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Accounting Manager Rachel Downing, Community Development Director Andy
Kass, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Director of Human Resources Michelle
Lindsay, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Brown, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier,
Technology Services Director Son Le, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens,
Police Chief Chad McCluskey, Police Sgt. Brandon Pettit, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett, City Attorney
Steve Brick.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Bottenberg moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Pierce. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
D. Public Hearings:
1) On the FY2026 Proposed Property Tax for the City of Waukee pursuant to Iowa Code 24.2A
— 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. Finance
Director Burkhart stated that Dallas County had mailed property tax statements to Waukee
property owners. The City of Waukee proposed tax levy would be lowered by $0.15 per $1,000,
which equates to an approximate 1.16% tax increase for most residents. Ms. Burkhart then
reviewed the proposed uses for additional funding, including staffing, vehicles, equipment and
increased operating costs. Mayor Clarke invited public comment: 1) Veronica Lack, Dallas County
Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner, stated that the budget should also address water
quality issues. 2) Rich Peters, 110 Abigail Ln., asked about the total annual budget amount and
primary expenditures; Ms. Burkhart answered Mr. Peters' questions. Mayor Clarke clarified that
this public hearing related to setting the maximum property tax rate; the budget public hearing is
scheduled for the April 21 regular meeting.
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Grove. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk