HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-09 Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
February 9, 2026
A. Call to Order — The work session 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. and electronically via Zoom.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members Kala
Anderson, Chris Crone, Rob Grove, Lori Lyon, Anna Bergman Pierce. Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Rachel Downing, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Brown, Community
Development Director Andy Kass, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Assistant Parks &
Recreation Director Josh VandeKamp, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Human
Resources Director Michelle Lindsay, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens, Fire
Chief Clint Robinson, Police Chief Chad McCluskey, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Crone moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Motion
carried 5 — 0.
D. Work Session:
1) 1300 SE L.A. Grant Pkwy. Renovation Project update — Danielle Hermann and Thomas
Thatcher with OPN Architects, and Jill Boettger and T.J. Meyerholz with Ryan Companies
reviewed existing building conditions and presented proposed updates/improvements, project
budget and bidding/construction schedule.
2) Animal control — Police Chief McCluskey discussed proposed agreements related to animal
control for cats, as well as proposed animal control ordinance amendments.
3) NW Douglas Pkwy./NW Stratford Dr. Intersection review — Public Works Director/City Engineer
Koester reviewed recent traffic study results and recommended implementing an all -way stop at
the intersection.
4) 410 6th Street building name — Director of Marketing & Communications Behrens presented
several possible building names, with the council selecting two to be voted on through social
media by the public.
5) Marketing & Communications Department update — Director of Marketing & Communications
Behrens reviewed 2025 department statistics and metrics, as well as 2026 opportunities.
6) Grand Prairie Pkwy. Corridor Enhancements update — City Administrator Deets presented
proposed improvements to Grand Prairie Pkwy. major intersections, minor intersections, special
design zones and medians.
7) Economic Development Plan Update review — Director of Economic Development Brown
discussed the selection process and evaluation criteria.
8) Rental facility deposit discussion — Assistant Parks & Recreation Director VandeKamp
proposed increasing the rental deposit for the Waukee Community Center, Fox Creek Pavilion and
Ridge Pointe Pavilion.
9) FY2027 Budget follow-up discussion — Finance Director Downing presented updated FY2027
road use fund and general fund expenditure projections.
10) Legislative update — City Administrator Deets and Police Chief McCluskey reviewed legislative
bills of interest.
E. Council Liaison Reports
F. Comments
Council Member Grove moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Crone. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
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