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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-10-Regular Minutes95 August ie.1982 The August,1982 regular city council meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer.A roll call was taken as follows: Present:Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees and Christianson.Absent:None recorded. Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve the minutes of July 13 and 29.Carried 5 to O. Guests at this meeting were as follows:Keith Hartje,Mark Etchen, David Reed,Jim Higgs,John Weir,Wes Swallow Jr,Wayne McKinney,Bud Gray,Dwight Keller,Mark Casey,Dick Applegate,Karen vfuite,Art Spencer, Beth Dalby,Janice Jordan,John Jordan,Bob Heddinger,Bob Christianson, Jim Berner,BOD Applegate,and Rick Huscher. Janice Jordan spoke to the city council regarding rusty water at her residence.The City ,Administrator advised the council that a letter had been sent to Hunter Insurance Agency on July 23 in regard to the claim that had been submitted.The City Council instructed the City Administrator to contact Doug Brickert in regard to the claim,check into cleaning the ground storage tank,and flush hydrants in the west end more often. Wayne 11cKinney of McKinney &McKinney represented the Waukee Businessmen before the City Council regarding the City's Open Burning ordinance. The council instructed Rick Huscher and Wayne McKinney to draw up a proposed amendment to the Open Burning ordinance and present it at the next regular council meeting. Mark Etchen and Keith Hartje of Iowa Power spoke to the an "amended version of the proposed franchise ordinance. deferred action on this item until Paul Huscher arrived the proposal. Bud Gray of Bud Gray Construction spoke to the council regarding Plat 10 public improvements.Some discussion took place concerning an article which appeared in the July 29 editi6n"of the Dallas County News.He was advised that preliminary Plat 10 had expired and,would require an extension.The City Administrator discussed with the council a misunder- standing on the bidding of the storm sewer apron repair resulting from the definition of rip-rap.The City Council instructed the City Adminis- trator to advertise for new bids on the project. council regarding The council and could examine Paul Huscher arrived at this time and discussion resumed on the franchise ordinance.Councilman Jansma introduced Ordinance Noo ZG13. Councilman 'Scott presented for the Council's consideration and caused to be read Ordinance No.2013 entitled: "An Ordinance granting unto Towa Power and Light Company,its successors and assigns,the right,franchise and privileg~for a period of twenty-five (25)years from and after the adoption anq approval hereof,to acquire,construct,operate and maintain in the City of Waukee,Iowa,the necessary facilities for the production,distribution, transmission and sale of electric energy for public and private use; to use and occupy the public streets,highways,avenues,alleys,bridges, and public places for such purposes;and prescribing the terms and conditions thereof,"and moved that it be voted on for passage.The motion was seconded by Councilman Oetting.Following consideration of Ordinance No.2013 by the Council,the Mayor put the question upon the motion and the roll being called,the vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees and Christianson None recorded Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly adopted and declared that Ordinance No.2013 had been given its initial passage. Councilman Rees moved that the statutory rule requiring that a franchise ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended;that Orainance Noo 2013 be regarded as having been considered and voted on for passage at two prior Council meetings;and that said Orainance be placed upon its final passage.The motion was seconded by Councilman Scott.Upon roll call,the vote on the motion was as'follows: 96 August;10--cont Yeas: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees Christianson' Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly adopted and Ordinance No. 2013 was place upon its final passage. Councilman Scott moved that"'Ofdinance"No."20I3,entitled "An Ordinance granting unto Iowa Power and Light Company,its successors and assigns, the right,franchise and privilege for a period of twenty-five (25) years from and after the adoption and approval hereof,to acquire, construct,operate and maintain in the City of Waukee,Iowa,the necessary facilities for the production,distribution,transmission, and sale of electric energy for public and private use;to use and occupy the public streets,highways,avenues,alleys,bridges and public places for such purposes;and prescribing the terms and conditions thereof,"be approved and adopted.The motion was seconded by Councilman Jansma.upon roll call,the vote on the motion was as follmvs: Yeas: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees Christianson Whereupon,the Mayor declared Ordinance No.2013 duly approved and adopted. Councilman Jansma introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 4 entitled,"Resolution calling Special Election on the matter of granting an electric franchise to Iowa Power and Light Company and directing publication of Ordinance no.2013 and moved its adoption. Councilman Oetting seconded the motion.After due consideration of the Resolution by the Council,the Mayor put the question upon the motion and the foIl being called,the vote on the motion was as follmvs: Yeas: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees Christianson \Vhereupon,the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted. The date of this special election will be September 28,1982. Moved'"by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve a temporary extension of the preliminary Plat 10 until October 15,1982 subject to the requirement for access to the City's storm sewer apron.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to approve the treasurer's report.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Oetting,second by Rees,to approve the Yollowing bills: ABC \,relding Adel Photography All Makes Office Equip. American Cast Iron Blue Cross-Blue Shield Curtis Industries Des Moines Register Dresser Manufacturing Electronic Engineering Co Energy Economics Farmer's Co-op G A Finley Inc Grimes Asphalt Harvey's Uptown DX Herrington Display Hunter Insurance International City Man. Iowa Concrete Pro. Iowa Power Iowa State Industries J .E .L.Lab Inc John's Auto Service Harry N Jones -fire truck repair $ police dept developing desk repair 3 hydrant ext. 8-1 to 11-1-82 shop asst. 52 weeks subscription 1 hydrant ext. antennae repair gas meter repair gasoline fill sand Type A Asphal t car wash police car striping work compo audit municipal yearbook 6-24 X 2 rings electricity signage July testing voltage reg. telephone 152.00 3.00 33.50 537.52 2830.35 243.00 57.20 158.85 253.23 582.15 182.77 60.10 118.00 10.50 98.75 545.02 23.25 43.20 3340.46 165.65 90.00 35.30 10.85 August 10,1982--cont K-L Parts,Inc. Law Enforcement Equip, Matt Parrott &Sons McAninch Aspahlt Northern Natural Gas Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Bros Pilkington Equipment Pitney Bowes Brian J Redshaw Richards Sanitation Rick's Road Service Snyder and Associates South Dallas County Landfill State Chemical University Hygienic Lab Water Products Co Waukee Hardware Waukee Municipal Gas Carried 5 to O. J.D.air filter mise equipment gas bills cold mix 6-27 to 7-27 telephones gasoline mise MF parts equip maint.agreement mileage landfill charges changeover engineer services QE 6-30-82 sewer solvent #7 water samples sewer parts mise items July 82 bills Total $11.17 531.68 510.70 243.60 11,371.83 575.70 94.11 93.59 351.88 106.08 4.50 55.00 1649.10 1665.93 397.50 32.00 167.95 41.82 48.08 $27,526.87 Fire chief,Bob Applegate,discussed the proposed fire station with the City Council.Roger BuffIngton of Snyder and Associates presented a preliminary cost estimate. The Mayor appointed the following individuals to serve on a committee to appraise the condition of all City facilities:John Winkler, Jim Higgs,Jim Berner,Gordon Christianson,and Bob Christianson. Jim Berner of Bishop Engineering spoke to the council about the.right- of-way adjacent to Guy's Car Wash on the east side of 5th Street. He indicated that Guy'Blair was interested in purchasing a triangular tract of land within the right-of-way.City attorney,Paul Huscher, advised the Council of the legal requirements in this situation. The City Administrator was instructed to fulfIll the legal requirements and pursue the sale of this land. The City Administrator indicated the need for a larger capacity gas meter to meet the increased load at the high school. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to direct the City Administra- tor to contact the firm redesigning the piping and attempt to use the 5000 cfh meter 'already on hand,but if this is not feasible,to purchase a Rockwell 10,000 gas meter for $2834.00.Carried 5 to O. The City Council considered the renewal of the Class C liquor license for Bob's Tap.Police Chief,Larry Phillips,presented a report concerning the situation.Bob Heddinger was asked various questions about the operation of his business ..· 110ved by Scott,second by Chr::'stianson,to renew the Class C liquor license for Bob's Tap.Carried 3 to 2. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to adopt Resolution No.5 entitled: "A Resolution Naming Depositories". BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of fhe City of Waukee,in Dallas County,Iowa:That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the City of Waukee funds in amounts not to exceed named opposite each of said designated depositories and the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the City of Waukee funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banRs as follows,to-witY Brenton State Bank \iTaukeeBranch Dallas Center,Iowa $600,000.00 Raccoon Valley State Bank Adel,Iowa $400,000.00 98 August 10--cont The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees,Christianson Nonerrecor-ded Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to adopt "Resolution No.6 entitled:"A Resolution Directing the City Clerk/Administrator to Invest Funds Not Needed for Current Operating Expenses". WHEREAS Chapter 453,Code of Iowa 1977,makes prov~s~ons for the investment of funds not needed for current operating expenses;an4 WHEREAS the City Council of Waukee,Iowa,finds it in the best of the citizens of Waukee to invest these funds not needed for operating expenses;Therefore be it i",1"interest current RESOLVED,That 1.The City Clerk/Administrator is charged with the responsib- ility and directed to prompted invest any available idle public funds as per the provisions of Chapter 453,Code of Iowa,1977,and including such other funds as may be legally invested under state law,as such funds become available,to maximize earnings within prudent limits and maintain adequate current available cash. 2.The City Clerk/Administrator is also hereby directed to submit a monthly report to the City Council showing the funds invested,where the funds are invested,and the rate of interest. Carried 5 to O.Passed and approve this 10th day of August,1982. The utilization of part-time help was discussed by the council. The Mayor indicated that he would require work orders to be signed by individual councilmen when specific-projects are requested. l10ved by Christianson,second by Oetting,to allow Randy Applegate a maximum of 39 hour per week on an as-needed basis to be determined by the City Administrator.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to approve 21 hours pay for Jane Brown for cataloging at current wage levels and to allow 30 additional hours to complete the project.The funds will be taken out of the regular City budget for the library.Carried 5 to O. Various changes were discussed regarding the placement of school stop signs.An amendment to the traffic ordinance will be presented at the regular September meeting.The City Administrator was instructed to contact Supt.Easbn regarding a sign at 6th &Locust. Moved by Oetting,second by Rees,to accept the $50.00 bid on the 1965 Dodge van from Carl Laughman.Carried 3 to 2. A discussion was held concerning the employement of Officer Richard Harney who was employed on October 9,1981.Police Chief Larry Phillips gave a report indicating his recommendation. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma, 1.To hire Richard Harney on a pe~anant full=time basis 2.To allow him to attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in October 3.To require him to sign a contract in which he would agree to reimburse the City for Academy expenses if he fails to remain in the employment of the City of Waukee for 1 year after the completion of his Academy training. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott Rees,Christianson Motion carried 3 to 2. Moved by Oetting,second by Christianson,to accept the $50.00 bid on the 1965 Dodge pickup from Bob Heddinger.Carried 5 to O. 99 August 10--cont Brian Redshaw presented the Administrator's report. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to adjourn at 12:38 a.m. Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. ,- August 30,1982 A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer.A roll call was taken and all councilmen were present. Guests at this meeting were:Dave White,Art Spencer,Randy Applegate, Dennis Riggs,Dennis Hathaway,Frank Hoifeldt,Harold Jensen,Roger Buffington,Deb Elsbecker,Dan Gardiner,Beth Dalby,Bill Erickson, Darrel McCleish,Jim Higgs,Gary Shirm,Karen White,and Arnold Lonrens. A lagoon inspection report was presented by Harold Jensen of Jensen and Company (Marshalltown).He presented a contract proposal in the amount of $9575.00 to do the necessary repairs.He anticipated the use of Roger Anderson on this project. Moved by Christianson,second by Rees,to accept the proposal from Jenson and Company in the amount of $9575.00 for cell iFl lagoon repairs.Carried 5 to O. Dennis Riggs and Dennis Hathaway d/b/a S &D Enterprises Ltd.requested a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit for Skinny Dennys'Place (formerly The~Golden Slipper).The clerk declared that all the papers were in order and that he had received a favorable investigation report from the Police Chief. Moved by Oetting,second by Christianson,to approve a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit for Skinny Dennys)Place.Carried 5 to O. A zoning change hearing was held as published in the Dallas County News. The City attorney indicated that the utilities billing list notification had been done incorrectly and that this would not constitute a valid zoning hearing.Comments by Dave White and Gary Shirm were heard in opposition to the proposed zoning change. t10ved by Scott,second by Jansma,to reschedule the zoning change hearing for October 12,1982 at 7:30p.m.and publish same in Dallas County News. Carried 5 to O. The FY 81-82 audit report was presented by Dan Gardiner of Gardiner &Co. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to accept the FY 8l~82 audit.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to approve the statement of Gardiner and Co.in amount of $4600.00 in payment for the FT 81-82 audit. Carried 5 to O. The City clerk/administrator advised the council that City personnel were involved in the cleaning of the 200,000 gallon ground water storage tank.He indicated that he would be getting proposals on the repainting of the interior in time for the next regular meeting. Only 1 bid for the Plat 10 storm sewer apron repair was received by the City clerk. Moved by Christianson,second by Rees,to approve the bid of $2000.00 from Bud Gray Construction Go.to do the necessary repairs on the Corene Acres Plat 10 storm sewer apron as per specifications prepared by Snyder &Assoc.Carried 5 toO.