HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-14-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
December 14, 2020
*Due to public health concerns and guidance, in accordance with Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and
21.8, this meeting of the Waukee City Council was conducted electronically as holding the meeting
in person was impossible or impractical.
A. Call to Order — The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Clarke at 5:36 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via Zoom pursuant to
the electronic meeting provisions of Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and 21.8.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members R. Charles
Bottenberg (electronically), Chris Crone (electronically), Larry R. Lyon (electronically), Ben Sinclair
(electronically). Absent: Council Member Anna Bergman.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Tim Moerman, Development Services Director Brad Deets,
Finance Director Linda Burkhart, Senior Accountant Rachel Bruns (electronically), Public Works
Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester (electronically), Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier
(electronically), Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay (electronically), Marketing &
Communications Director Summer Evans (electronically), IT Director Son Le (electronically), Fire Chief
Clint Robinson (electronically), Police Chief John Quinn, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the agenda, removing item D6;
seconded by Council Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Sinclair. Nays:
None. Absent: Bergman. Motion carried 4 — 0 — 1.
D. Work Session:
1) 2021 legislative session preview — Doug Struyk and Jim Carney with Carney & Appleby
(participating electronically) presented on legislation anticipated to be proposed during the
upcoming session.
2) FY2020-2021 Strategic Plan: Economic development strategy — business start-ups — City
Administrator Moerman asked the council for input on what kinds of business to target, what
amenities might attract such business, and potential partnerships.
3) Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 — City Administrator Moerman,
Finance Director Burkhart, Development Services Director Deets and Public Works Director/City
Engineer Koester reviewed the proposed program and how the projects would be financed.
4) FY2022 City contributions to non-profit organizations — City Administrator Moerman
summarized the funding requests received and reviewed some possible reporting criteria.
5) FY2020-2021 Strategic Plan: Neighborhood planning — Development Services Director Deets
proposed a professional services agreement to undertake a neighborhood master plan.
6) REMOVED FROM AGENDA
7) Interior storage discussion — Development Services Director Deets discussed a possible zoning
ordinance amendment to allow for interior storage facilities with upgraded exterior elevations in
commercial zoning districts.
E. Council Liaison Reports — Reports made by Council Member Lyon, Mayor Clarke.
F. Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Bottenberg. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 4 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
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