HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-15-I06 URP Gateway Economic Development Amendment 5_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for an Amendment
No. 5 to the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan in
the City of Waukee, State of Iowa
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Waukee Gateway Economic Development
Urban Renewal Plan was created in 2013 as a means to plan for, execute and finance the costs
associated with the development of the public infrastructure as well as provide incentives for future
development within the area now known as Kettlestone. The Plan includes property primarily
located along Grand Prairie Parkway south of University Avenue as well as property on either side
of Alice’s Road between University Avenue and Hickman Road.
The proposed Amendment No. 5 includes the addition of the property located at the intersection of
LA Grant Parkway and Westown Parkway that is slated for commercial development along with
the Westown Parkway right of way from LA Grant Parkway to Grand Prairie Parkway.
Other proposed changes to the plan include updates to potential projects within the urban renewal
area as well as an update to the City’s financial information.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: In accordance with State Code, staff has held a
consultation with the other taxing entities affected by this plan. No one
was in attendance at the consultation.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Gateway Economic Development
Urban Renewal Plan (refer to the Resolution)
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: October 4, 2018
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