HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-25-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
January 25, 2021
*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 5:31 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. Mayor
Clarke added that the meeting was being conducted electronically due to severe weather
conditions, in addition to public health concerns.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke (electronically); Council
Members Anna Bergman (electronically), R. Charles Bottenberg (electronically), Chris Crone
(electronically), Larry R. Lyon (electronically), Ben Sinclair (electronically). Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Tim Moerman (electronically), Finance Director Linda
Burkhart (electronically), Development Services Director Brad Deets (electronically), Public
Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester (electronically), Parks & Recreation Director Matt
Jermier (electronically), IT Director Son Le (electronically), Library Director Kristine Larson
(electronically), Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay (electronically), Marketing &
Communications Director Summer Evans (electronically), Fire Chief Clint Robinson
(electronically), Police Chief John Quinn (electronically), City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett
(electronically).
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Bergman, Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Sinclair. Nays:
None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
D. Work Session:
1) FY2022 Budget: General, Enterprise — Jon Burmeister and Matt Stoffel with Public
Financial Management (PFM) (both participating electronically) discussed utility funds,
recommending increases in water/irrigation and sewer rates, as well as a reduction in solid
waste rates. Finance Director Burkhart then reviewed the proposed general fund, capital
equipment recommendations and staffing increases. City Administrator Moerman briefly
reviewed the council's approved budget directives and how they guide the budget process.
2) Budget approval timeline — Finance Director Burkhart reviewed the schedule.
E. Comments
Council Member Sinclair moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Lyon. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk