HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-12-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
July 12, 2021
A. Call to Order — The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Clarke
at 5:30 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members R. Charles
Bottenberg, Chris Crone, Larry R. Lyon, Ben Sinclair. Absent: Council Member Anna Bergman Pierce.
(Council Member Bergman Pierce began electronic participation at 5:32 p.m.)
Also in attendance: City Administrator Tim Moerman, Assistant City Administrator Brad Deets, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Economic Development
Coordinator Jennifer Brown, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Human Resources Director
Michelle Lindsay, IT Director Son Le, Fire Chief Clint Robinson, Police Lt. Jeremy Long, City Clerk
Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Crone moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Lyon. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent:
Bergman Pierce. Motion carried 4 — 0 — 1. (Council Member Bergman Pierce began electronic
participation at 5:32 p.m.)
D. Action Items:
1) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving and adopting
recommendation of engineer related to notice of default to Priority Excavating, LLC, of
default under that certain contract for work on the project known as the Little Walnut Creek
North Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and Water Main Extensions and for other action as provided
under the contract and SUDAS — Council Member Bottenberg moved to approve the resolution;
seconded by Council Member Lyon. Results of vote: Ayes: Bergman Pierce, Bottenberg, Crone,
Lyon, Sinclair. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 — 0. (Resolution #2021-313)
E. Work Session:
1) FY2020-2021 Strategic Plan: Sugar Creek Stormwater Management Plan — Greg Pierce with
RDG Planning & Design (participating electronically) reviewed the study area, watershed
assessment, stream assessment, stormwater management, buffers and Civic Campus area
options.
2) Waukee Marching Band recognition — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed options for
banner locations and costs.
3) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) — Fire Chief Robinson highlighted certain aspects of the
plan.
4) Broderick Pond Reconstruction Project, Douglas Pkwy. Bridge and Recreation Trail
Underpass: Engineering Services Amendment — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
reviewed elements of the proposed amendment, including the construction schedule.
5) Warrior Lane traffic update — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester stated that a traffic
study and analysis concludes that the north/south stop at the intersection of Warrior Ln./Windfield
Pkwy. will no longer be warranted after completion of the Warrior Lane Improvements Phase 1
Project. After much discussion, council directed staff to install a pedestrian -activated crossing light
at the intersection in addition to removing the north/south stop requirement.
6) Road and infrastructure project updates — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
provided an update on various projects under construction.
7) Centennial Crossing utility box wrapping — Assistant City Administrator Deets presented a
concept for a decorative wrapping around a Centennial Crossing utility box; the wrapping would be
paid for and installed by Centennial Crossing.
8) Swimming pool fencing requirements — Assistant City Administrator Deets referenced a request
made by a resident during the July 6 Open Forum, asking that the City code be amended to allow
for exemptions to the pool fencing requirement if a powered pool cover is installed. Mr. Deets
reviewed the current City ordinance, as well as those of other metro -area communities. The
council directed staff to research the matter further.
9) Downtown Triangle development proposal — Assistant City Administrator Deets reviewed
current incentive programs for major renovations and facade improvements in the Downtown
Triangle district. City staff propose additional incentives for new construction or existing structure
improvements.
10) New Pioneer Gun Club — Council Member Bottenberg stated that he receives many regular
complaints from residents about the noise from the gun club and asked what measures might be
taken to dampen the sound. After some discussion, City staff offered to meet with the gun club
owners about the matter.
11) Fireworks use — Mayor Clarke stated that she did not want to ban fireworks use in Waukee, but
wondered if the City had the authority to limit the size of fireworks and the use of fireworks during
drought conditions. Council Member Bottenberg replied that he was also concerned with fireworks
during a drought, adding that he was more concerned with people setting off fireworks on streets,
trails and public property. Council Member Bergman Pierce stated that she supported banning
fireworks use at this time, noting that many people are fearful for property, pets and safety.
Council Member Sinclair also stated that he supported a ban, but was in favor of exploring other
restrictions. City staff will look at statistics in those cities that have banned fireworks use.
F. Council Liaison Reports — Reports made by Mayor Clarke; Council Members Crone, Sinclair.
G. Comments
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Lyon. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Courtney arke, Mayor
Attest:
W fil
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk