HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-04 I01G Lions Club Flag Project AmendmentAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving amendment to
Waukee Lions Club Flag Project
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Waukee Lions Club received approval in the fall
of 2024 for a fundraiser where American Flags can be placed within the right of way of
residential properties for five designated holidays throughout the year. The holidays include
Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. An agreement is
required between the adjoining property owner and the Lions Club that only the American Flag
would be flown and only during these five holidays. The Lions Club members are responsible for
installation the morning of the holiday and the removal in the evening of the holiday.
The Lions Club is asking for consideration of an amendment to the previously approved
resolution to allow for the flags to be flown during the three-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday,
Monday) of both Memorial Day and Labor Day as those two holidays always fall on a Monday.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff is not aware of any issues that have been raised
since the Lions Club started this project and the request seems
reasonable.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed resolution
PREPARED BY:Brad Deets, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO WAUKEE LIONS CLUB FLAG PROJECT
PROGRAM
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee Lions Club is a local non-profit whose mission is to serve the needs of
the growing community; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a resolution supporting a flag project
program on September 16, 2024 (Resolution 2024-416), to allow for American Flags to be
placed in front of single-family residential homes within the right-of-way between the public
street and public sidewalk for five holidays per year including Memorial Day, Flag Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Lions Club has requested a revision to the project to allow for flag
placement for the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) in lieu
of the actual holiday; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Lions Club shall be responsible for working with property owners for the
installation of the flag and property owners shall agree that only the American Flag shall be
flown at the designated location and only during the five holidays as previously defined; AND,
WHEREAS, the sleeve utilized for installing the flag shall be located entirely below grade so as
not to cause a tripping hazard and the Waukee Lions Club shall be responsible for making sure
that Iowa One Call is contacted prior to installation of the flag sleeve to avoid conflicts with
existing utilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that it
supports the amendment to the Waukee Lions Club Flag Project related to Memorial Day and
Labor Day weekends and approves of the use of the public right of way as indicated.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved on the 4th day of August
2025.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair