HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-12 Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
September 12, 2022
A. Call to Order — The special 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.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members R. Charles
Bottenberg, Anna Bergman Pierce, Ben Sinclair. Absent: Council Members Chris Crone, Larry R.
Lyon.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Community Development Director Andy Kass, Director of Economic
Development Jennifer Brown, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, City Clerk Rebecca D.
Schuett, City Attorney Steve Brick.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Sinclair moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Bottenberg. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Crone,
Lyon. Motion carried 3 — 0 — 2.
D. Closed Session: Pursuant to Code of Iowa §388.9(1) to discuss marketing and pricing strategies
and proprietary information of the City Utility— Council Member Bottenberg moved to close the
regular session and enter closed session pursuant to Code of Iowa §388.9(1); seconded by Council
Member Sinclair. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Absent: Crone,
Lyon. Motion carried 3 — 0 — 2. Council entered closed session at 5:37 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Council entered regular session at 6:49 p.m.
E. Work Session:
1) FY2022-2023 Strategic Plan: Economic development quarterly report — Director of Economic
Development Brown reviewed the department's progress with goals such as business retention
and expansion, marketing and promotion, market studies and partnerships. She also discussed
economic development challenges and upcoming activities.
2) Tax Increment Finance and Urban Renewal Plan updates review — Director of Economic
Development Brown and City Administrator Deets briefly reviewed the proposed updates and
amendments.
3) RAGBRAI 2023 interest — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the RAGBRAI
application process and requirements. After some discussion, the council directed City staff to
apply for consideration as a 2023 route city.
4) Bird Scooter update — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier noted that the scooters are not
currently operating in Waukee due to Bird Scooter staffing/personnel issues but might return
before the end of the current season. After much discussion, the council agreed to re-evaluate the
program in the late fall.
5) University Avenue sidewalk snow removal policy — City Administrator Deets reviewed the
matter with council and proposed a policy to remove snow for impacted owners when the National
Weather Service indicates any snowfall greater than 2 inches. If less snow accumulates, the
property owners shall be responsible for removal.
6) Upcoming fiscal year contributions to City partners — City Clerk Schuett briefly reviewed the
contributions policy and timeline, as well as those contributions approved in the last few budget
cycles.
F. Council Liaison Reports
G. Comments — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier updated the council on Triumph Park ball field
conditions following weekend rains.
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Sinclair. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 3 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk