HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-09-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
September 9, 2019
A. Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:33 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd.
B. Roll Call —The following members were present: Mayor William F. Peard; Council Members Anna
Bergman, R. Charles Bottenberg, Courtney Clarke, Shelly Hughes, Larry R. Lyon. Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Tim Moerman, Finance Director Linda Burkhart, Development
Services Director Brad Deets, Assistant Public Works Director of Operations Tim Royer, Parks &
Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Community and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,
Human Resource Director Michelle Lindsay, Marketing and Communications Director Summer Evans,
Fire Chief Clint Robinson, Police Chief John Quinn, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda, removing item D9;
seconded by Council Member Bergman. Results of vote: Ayes: Bergman, Bottenberg, Clarke, Hughes,
Lyon. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
D. Work Session:
(The council followed the agenda in a different order than posted.)
1) City Shapers STEM project— Shyam Chilakamarri, no address given, discussed the FIRST
program and the City Shapers challenge, where students must choose a project where they
identify a problem with a City building or public space, document possible solutions to that
problem, and present their solution at a competition. The council suggested possible projects,
including traffic issues, reconfiguration of the 5-way intersection, or extending the useful life of the
Public Safety and Public Works facilities.
2) 2019-2020 Strategic Plan: Urban farming ordinance — The council discussed the allowance of
chickens in single family residential areas, including maximum number of chickens, prohibition of
roosters, permitting, enclosure locations and ownership education requirements. Juli and Lisa
Jarecki, 540 NE Bowman Dr., made recommendations to the council based on their experience as
chicken owners.
3) Traffic enforcement— Gina Frederick, 540 SE Waco PI., addressed the council regarding traffic
volumes and resulting safety concerns along her street. Josh Wilson, 70 NE Badger Ln.,
reiterated some of his concerns with traffic, speeding and school bus routes along his street.
Police Chief Quinn discussed his department's enforcement and communication with residents.
After much discussion regarding resident concerns with traffic, City staff suggested the installation
of flashing speed signs on NE Badger Ln. and SE Waco Pl. as a way to mitigate speeding,
conducting a traffic engineering study to propose other potential options, and discussing certain
street improvements or extensions during the upcoming CIP process. The council directed City
staff to install the suggested flashing speed signs at this time.
4) Truck route signage —Assistant Public Works Director of Operations Royer reviewed current
truck routes, as well as current and proposed truck route signage. There was some discussion
regarding the number of trucks using Northview Dr.
5) Architectural standards for auto repairlauto supply stores — Development Services Director
Deets noted that the current ordinance does not allow for overhead doors to face corridors. The
council has been asked to consider modifications to the ordinance to allow for such overhead
doors. City staff has no issue with such a modification as long as certain architectural standards
for those doors are maintained. Ted Sage with LOF Xpress addressed the council, stating that his
company was looking to build a drive-thru quick lube facility. He discussed their preferred onsite
traffic flow which dictates overhead doors facing the corridor. The council directed staff to amend
the ordinance to allow for corridor -facing overhead doors for "quick service' businesses.
6) Tax Increment Finance and Urban Renewal Plan updates review— Development Services
Director Deets briefly reviewed proposed updates and district consolidations.
7) 2020 parks projects update — Parks & Recreation Director Jermier gave an overview of
preliminary plans for Alice Nizzi Park and two Glynn Village area parks.
8) 2019-2020 Strategic Plan: City Disaster Plan Review — Fire Chief Robinson distributed the plan,
which addresses response, recovery, mitigation and roles during and following a disaster.
9) 2019-2020 Strategic Plan: Hunter Hollow annexation — Development Services Director Deets
stated that marketing materials have been developed and that he and City Administrator Moerman
would soon schedule meetings with individual property owners regarding annexation.
10) REMOVED
11) Stormwater improvements incentive program — Development Services Director Deets
discussed the MPO's "Rain Campaign" to educate and empower residents to better manage
stormwater on their properties in order to restore soil quality.
12) Fireworks use discussion — The council discussed past complaints and ordinance enforcement.
13) Active shooter training discussion — Council Member Bergman suggested active shooter
training for elected officials.
14) Procedure for cancellation of council meetings — City Administrator Moerman suggested
amending the Rules of Procedure to address meeting cancellations due to unexpected events
such as inclement weather or lack of a quorum.
15) Council meeting attendance — City Clerk Schuett distributed a spreadsheet showing mayor and
council member attendance year-to-date.
E. Comments — City Administrator Moerman briefly discussed the extension of SE Kettlestone Blvd. as
part of the Fleet Farm development agreement.
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Lyon. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk