HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-09 Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
June 9, 2025
A. Call to Order — The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Bottenberg at 5:31 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via
Zoom.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Council Members R. Charles Bottenberg, Chris
Crone, Rob Grove, Anna Bergman Pierce, Ben Sinclair. Absent: Mayor Courtney Clarke.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Accounting Manager Rachel Downing, Director of Economic Development
Jennifer Brown, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Community Development Director
Andy Kass, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay,
Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens (electronically), 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) Waukee Civic Campus update/10th Street configuration — Nate Hardisty with Shive-Hattery,
Inc., discussed intersection planning along the 10th St. extension, including possible traffic signals
and roundabouts.
2) 2025 State legislation review — proposed local ordinance changes — City Administrator Deets
reviewed legislation that impacts City ordinances and procedures.
3) Traffic Signal Coordination Project education — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
noted the locations of Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) intersections and shared safety data since
their installation.
4) Regional Street Projects overview — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester reviewed
several western metro transportation route projects.
5) Road and infrastructure project updates — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester and
Parks & Recreation Director Jermier provided an update on various projects under construction.
6) FY2026 CIP funding plan — City Administrator Deets discussed upcoming projects, cost estimates
and funding sources.
7) Ride the Thin Blue Line funding request — City Administrator Deets asked for direction
regarding a recent request by Dallas Co. Sheriff Infante for a contribution to the Ride the Thin Blue
Line memorial project. After some discussion, Council directed staff to look into a $50,000 total
contribution paid over three years.
8) Traffic issue discussion — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester reviewed concerns
brought up by several residents regarding traffic issues along NE Westgate Dr., SE Laurel St. and
SE Blackthorne Dr. Mr. Koester proposed conducting traffic studies and suggested possible
remedies.
E. Council Liaison Reports
F. Comments
Council Member Sinclair moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member G
Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
es: All. Nays: None.
R. Charles Bottenberg, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
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