HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-14 Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
November 14, 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, Chris Crone, Larry R. Lyon, Anna Bergman Pierce (electronically), Ben Sinclair. Absent:
None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Finance
Director Linda Burkhart, Community Development Director Andy Kass, Public Works Director/City
Engineer Rudy Koester, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Brown, Parks & Recreation
Director Matt Jermier, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Josh VandeKamp, Facilities Manager Joe
Carroll, Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather
Behrens, IT Director Son Le, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Motion
carried 5 — 0.
D. Action Items:
1) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving job description and pay
grade [Paramedic (Career)] — Council Member Crone moved to approve the resolution; seconded
by Council Member Sinclair. Human Resources Director Lindsay reviewed the position. Results
of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Pierce, Sinclair. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
(Resolution #2022-473)
E. Work Session:
1) City partners presentation: Central Iowa Shelter and Services — Central Iowa Shelter and
Services CEO Melissa O'Neil presented on the history of the low -barrier shelter, as well as a
review of the services provided.
2) IT update (OpenGov) — IT Director Le presented on the status of the OpenGov platform, as well
as on other ongoing IT initiatives.
3) Crisis Intervention Team report— Police Chief Quinn introduced the Crisis Intervention Team
(CIT) of mental health professional Melinda Dennis and Waukee Police Officer Chris Kickbush.
They discussed the program, including statistics on calls for service, then noted plans to expand
the pilot program into other nearby communities.
4) FY2022-2023 Strategic Plan: University Avenue Extension Phase 1 Project update — Public
Works Director/City Engineer Koester updated the council on property acquisitions and possible
federal and state grant opportunities.
5) NE Douglas Pkwy./NE Dartmoor Dr. traffic study report — Public Works Director/City Engineer
Koester reviewed recent field observations and recommended responses to improve pedestrian
safety, such as coordinated messaging with the Waukee Community School District, targeted
speed enforcement by the Waukee Police Department, additional signage and crossing beacons,
and maintenance of existing traffic control systems. Mayor Clarke recommended regular, ongoing
conversations with the school district on such matters throughout the community.
6) Road and infrastructure project updates — Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
provided an update on various projects under construction.
7) FY2022-2023 Strategic Plan: Triumph Park opening season review — Parks & Recreation
Director Jermier discussed field usage, concession stand revenues and expenditures, fishing pier
usage, and visitor statistics and trends.
8) FY2022-2023 Strategic Plan: Aquatic Center Needs Assessment Study — Parks & Recreation
Director Jermier reviewed the objectives proposed for the study, including market studies and
analyses, pool sizing, opinion of cost, and revenue/expenditure projections.
9) Bird Scooter program report and evaluation — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier noted
issues that Bird Scooter appears to be having in hiring a local fleet manager, adding that if the City
moves forward next year with the vendor that it be an extension of the current pilot program.
10) Residential solar energy systems — City Administrator Deets noted a request from a resident
interested in ground -mounted solar energy systems (SES) in residential zoning districts.
Community Development Director Kass discussed which other metro and regional cities allow for
such systems. The council directed staff to continue researching the matter.
11) KeeTown Loop development update — Community Development Director Kass gave a brief
overview of ongoing and future projects.
12) Planned Development Overlay (PD-1) zoning district discussion — Community Development
Director Kass reviewed the ordinances, specifically noting language that such zoning approvals
must continue to conform with the Comprehensive Development Plan. He then noted the number
of smaller residential lots approved by the council since 2017, as well as some current small lot
listing prices.
F. Council Liaison Reports — Mayor Clarke informed the council of some upcoming area events of
interest.
G. Comments
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Lyon. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk