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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-05-Regular MinutesMarch 15,1983---cont Moved by appraise meeting. Christianson,second by Jansma,to contact a firm to Waukee Municipal Gas and present the bids at the next Carried 5 to O. Roger L Buffington presented specifications for the cleaning and painting of the 200M ground storage tank. 137 Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to approve these specifications and set the date for the opening of bids to be April 19,1983 at 7:30 p.m.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. April 5,1983 The April 5,1983 regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer.Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking minutes. A roll call was taken and the following named councilmen were present: Jansma,Scott,Rees,and Christianson.Absent:Oetting. The following staff were also present:Roger L Buffington and Paul E lluscher.These guests attended:Dennis Langel,Fred Marshall, Ben Phillips,Joe Johnson,Beth Dalbey,Chet Chedester,Willis Forret, Ken Hopper,and Tamie Hopper. Moved by Scott,second by Christianson,to approve the March 15,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 4 to O. Fred Marshall of the Waukee Recreation Assn.spoke to the City Council regarding the possible location of tennis courts on City property. The use of City equipment on the construction of these courts was also discussed. Jane Bro'Nn,President of the Waukee Library Board,spoke to the City Council regarding a new Walk-In Service Funding Policy from the Central Iowa Regional Library. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to involve the Waukee Library in the Walk-In Service Policy for Dallas County.The City Council hereby gives -its approval to -Paragraph 4 from page 2 of the Central Iowa Regional Library letter which reads as follows:"That an agreement be signed by the City Council of Waukee and the Central Iowa Regional Library System Board of Trustees,assuring that all funds received will be used for the purchase of materials that will be available for loan to all citizens living within participating communities.In addition, that local .oomrmrnd.ty support,and contract support,will not be reduced within the library budget during the year of receipt of funds." Carried 4 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to approve the March,1983:.....; treasurer's report.Carried 4 to O. Moved by Scott,second by Jans~,to approve the following bills: A &W Electrical Contractors Alignment Shop Blue Cross-Blue Shield Brown Supply Co Inc Carpenter Uniform Co Centurion International Clapsaddle &Sons Mfg Commtron Corp Curtis Industries Dallas County News Des Moines Chrysler siren repair align 1979 Chevrolet 4-8 to 4-30-83 maint.supplies jumpsuit fur Olson 5-M-150-PE antennas 72 Dandl knives Reg.MlOO lOCH scanner shop assortment publications 82 Plymouth repairs $276.05 20.00 1284.03 272.90 41.55 25.78 nO.77 179.95 409.98 209.40 338.88 138 April 5--cont Des Moines Sanitary Supply Energy Economics Inc Farmer's Co-op G A Finley Inc Gronert Electronics Home Safety Equpment Paul R Huscher Ia Assn of Hunicipal Utilities IBM Amer/Iowa flags Am LV 10'index gasoline,station supp. road gravel battery,radio repair fire number stickerts attorney fees dues 5322,shipping,& typewriter repair Halon fire extinguisher electricity 12 gas pipeline signs Feb &March testing emer.phone 3-10 to 4-9 truck parts,etc. grader window repair RET cover 3/4 commercial F.D.air fills water &sewer bills belt &holster curb boxes portable battery 1 carton toner hose repair 4 X 4 chains 1-27 to 2-27 3-10 to 4-9 phones tires,gasoline Hurst Jaws of Life lumber,etc. mileage K oxygen landfill fee toilet tissue,etc. cattle panel roll towels,etc. Feb 83 services electronic repairs QE 3-30-83 1 drum safety cleaner office supplies misc supplies Feb &Harch gas Iowa Fire Equipment Iowa Power Iowa State Industries J.E.L.Lab Inc Harry N Jones K-L Parts Kinman Glass Law Enforcement Equpment Martin Marietta Matt Leydens Dive Shop Matt Parro.tt &Sons Hetro Uniforms A Y HcDonald Hfg Co Hidwestern Electronics ~idwest Office Tech Hoss Br o.the'rs Hunicipal Supply Inc Northern Natural Gas Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Brothers Parins,Inc Payless Cashways Lumber Brian J Redshaw R &R 1;Jelding Richards &Sons Rochester Midland Sande Lumber Sink Paper Co Snyder &Associates Sound Advice,Inc South Dallas Co Landfill State Chemical Hfg Storey=Kenworthy Co Waukee Hardware Waukee Municipal Gas Total Carried 4 to O. $58.00 45.92 532.97 333.03 85.15 42.47 131.98 421.52 2660.00 117.60 6810.93 91.50 l80.0C 10.8~ 364.4: 180.O~ 33.7':;,-' 252.36 12.50 93.35 44.75 94.65 70.25 101.43 5.75 139.44 68889.57 361.79 518.73 3850.00 341.35 34.20 48.41 4.50 99.20 157.95 204.89 1519.50 81.10 1665.93 284.90 131.66 45.95 2103.48 $96,427.01 Item if7 on the agenda "salary increase of Officer Richard Harney" was deferred until a later point in the meeting when both he and Police Chief Phillips could be present. Councilman Jansma introduced an Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No. 2022--An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 104" ORDINANCE NO.2022 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 104 WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE, Boundaries of the City of Waukee,Iowa. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1.Section 104.2 of Chapter 104 Waukee Municipal Code, Boundardaries of the City of Waukee is hereby amended by deleting therefrom all of Section 104.2 and inserting in lieu thereof as follows: 104.2 Boundaries.The boundaries of the City of Waukee,Iowa, shall be as follows,to-wit: April 5---cont 139 Beginning at the S.W.corner of Section 28, Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,Dallas County,Iowa;thence north,along the west line of said Section 28,165 feet; thence east,approximately 400 feet to the S.W. line of Lot 4,Waukee Development Plat #1,an a.p.;thence northwesterly along said S.W.line and S,~.line extended northwesterly to the west line of said Section 28;thence north,along said west line,to the north line of Lot 6 of Waukee Development Plat 1fl,an a.p.,extended west;thence east,along the north line of said Lot 6 and the north line of Lot 2,said Plat #1, 1,645.6 feet,to the N.R.corner of said Lot 2; thence south along the east line of said Lot 2, 772.0 feet to the N.W.corner of Lot 1,said Plat·1fl;thence.east along the north line of said Lot 1,264.0 fEiet to the N.E.corner of said Lot 1;thence south along the east line of said Lot·l,380.5 feet to a point 165 feet north of the south line of said Section 28;thence east along a line 165 feet north of and parallel with the south line of said Section 28 to the east line of said Section 28;thence south along the east line of Section 28,132 feet to a point being 33 feet north of said S.E.corner of Sec- tion 28;thence east,along a line 33 feet north of and parallel with the south line of Section 27,Township 79,North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.;Dallas County,Iowa to the east line of Section 27;thence south 33 feet to the S.E. corner of said Section 27 also known as the N.E. corner of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,Dallas County,Iowa; thence continuing south along the east line of said Section 34 to the S.E.corner of said Sec- tion 34;thence west along the south line of said Section 34 to a point being 1,671.75.feet east of the S.W.corner of said Section 34,said point also being known as the N.E.corner of Section 5,Township 78 North,Range 26 ,vest of the 5th P.M.,Dallas County,Iowa,thence south 33 feet along the east line of said Section 5; thence west along a line 33 feet south of and parallel with the north line of 'said Section 5 to a point being the extension of a line being 33 feet west of and parallel to the west line of said Section 34;thence north 33 feet to a point on the south line of Section 33,Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,Dallas County,Iowa,said point being 33 feet west of the S.E.corner of said Section 33;thence west along the south line of said Section 33 to a point being 1,314 feet east of the N.W.corner of said Section 5,thence south 1,173.9 feet; thence west,470.2 feet;thence northwesterly 351.2 feet;thence west,509.6 feet to the east right-of-way line of a county road and being 40 feet east and 993.15 feet south of the said N.W. corner of Section 5;thence north 993.15 feet to the.north line of said Section 5,als0 being the south line of said Section 33;thence west,40 feet to the said N.W.corner of Section 5; thence continuing west along the south line of said Section 33 to theS.'v.corner thereof; thence north to the N.W.corner of said Section 33,also known as the S.W.corner of Section 28 being the point of beginning.Excepting from the above described property in said Section 33 the following:All that part of the S.E.1/4 of the N.E.1/4 lying north of the highway and south and west of the railroad and also the east 225 feet of the west 580 feet lying south of Adel Avenue (now renamed Ashworth Drive)of the ------------~-----~.-~~==~...-~~~~-- 140 April 5---cont S.E.1/4 of the R.E.1/4 and also that part of the west 355 feet lying south of Ashworth Drive of the S.E.1/4 of the N.E.1/4 and also commen- cing at the S.W.corner of the S.B.1/4 of the N.E.1/4;thence east 580 feet to the point of beginning;thence north 181 feet to the south right-of-way line of Ashworth Drive,if extend- ed,thence south 630 20'east,403.2 feet along said right-of-way to the south line of the S.E. 1/4 of the N.E.1/4 of said Section 33;thence west 360.6 feet to the point of beginning. Section 2.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect.after its final passage,approval,and publication as required by law. It was moved by Councilman Christianson,and seconded by Councilman Scott,that the Ordinance entitled:"Or ddriance "202.2"be now read by the City Clerk.The Hayor put the question on the motion, and the roll being called,the following named Councilmen voted: Ayes:Jansma,Scott,Rees,Christianson Nays:None recorded Absent:Oetting Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Jansma,and seconded by Council Christianson, that the rule that an ordinance must be received and file at two meetings prior to the meeting when final action is taken or,if published in summary,be received and filed at one meeting prior to the meeting of final action,be dispensed with.The Mayor put the question on the motion,and the roll being passed,the following named councilmen voted: Ayes:Christianson,Rees,Scott,Jansma Nays:None recorded Absent:Oetting Whereupon,the Hayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman Scott, that the Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance 2022"be now put upon its final passage and adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll being called,the following named Councilmen voted: Ayes:Jansma,Scott,Rees,Christianson Nays:None recorded Absent:Oetting Wheruepon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed, and signed his approval to said Ordinance. The City's delinquent utility customer policy was discussed by the City Council.It was decided that no changes would be made to the current policy.This policy is as follows: All gas/water bills will be in arrears NO MORE THAN ONE MONTH. After that time,delinquent customers will receive a 12 day notice and,if the account is not up to date within that 12 days,gas/water service will be disconnected. A $50.00/$25.00 re-hookup fee,in addition to full payment, will be paid before gas/water is turned back on. A hearing by the council will be provided upon the cus come r'.s request made not later than 5 days prior to shut-off date. A crack filling project for 1983 was discussed by the City Council. Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to buy the necessary equipment and use the necessary manpower to fill the cracks in the concrete streets of Waukee.An authorization for an expenditure of $1990.00 for M-173 Flex-A-Fill and the associated equipment as well as $600.00 April 5---cont VU for extra labor (120 hrs @ $5.00 per hour)is hereby made.Carried 3 to l--Christianson voting No.. A 1983 Asphalt project was discussed by the City Council. Moved by Scott,second by Christianson,to slurrykote and asphalt streets as previously outlined as well as to include the repair of the Walnut St &6th St intersection for approximately $63,000.00. Carried 4 to O. Item #7 of the agenda (Salary increase for Officer 'Richard Harney) was considered at this time.Police Chief Phillips advised the Council that he did not consider it appropriate at this time to give Officer Harney a $75.00 per month increase. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to give Officer Harney a $75.00 per month increase.A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes:Jansma,Scott Nays:,Re e s ,".Chris tianson Absent:Oetting Motion failed 2-2. The City Adninistrator advised the Council that a deferred tax settlement program had been ~equested by the Chicago,Milwaukee, St.Paul,&Pacific railroad,which is in the process of bank- rupcy.The offer is for payment of 90~on the dollar. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to accept the offer as presented. Carried 4 to O. In response to a recent request from school superintendent,Clair Eason,for firm gas at the Waukee High School,the City Administrator advised the Council that he felt that it was in the best interest of the City of.Waukee to grant the High SChool firm gas service. This was a result of research done after the previous meeting when the letter was presented. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to extend firm gas service to the Waukee High School.Carried 4 to O. The City received person. 4. Administrator presented the applications that he had for the position of part time meter reader/mainLenance Randall K Applegate had resigned this position on April Moved by Rees,to hire David Reed at $5.00 per hour on a part time basis.This mot:ion died for lack of a second. David Reed and Robert Herrick will be invited to the April 19 Council meeting for personal interviews. The City Council discussed various solid waste alternatives for the City of Waukee as the expected life of ,the South Dallas County ~. Landfill is expected to end in ITuly,1984.The City Council requested that the City Administrator invite the various private haulers in Waukee to the April 19 regular meeting. Brian J.Redshaw presented the Administrator's report.He advised the Council that Corrigan Insurance Agency was offering to increase the umbrella liability coverage far the City of Waukee from the present 2 million dollars to 5 million dollars for a premium of P50.00. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to raise the umbrella liability coverage to 5 million dollars for a premium in the amount of $750.00. Carried 4 to O. Brian Redshaw presented proposals from 6 different firms to undertake an appraisal of the natural gas system.The Council d1rected the Administrator to check the personal reference lists of Kirkham,Michael &Associates,and Frank Hoblick and Associates and present the findings at the next Council meeting 142 April 5---cont Mayor Joseph A Neubauer made a proclamation concerning the Younkers- Kaynee Youth Soccer Tournement,which is to be held on May 7 &8 in Waukee and Johnston.He publicly supported the Youth Soccer program here in Waukee. The Council indicated support for the continuance of the Summer ice cream socials in Waukee. The Mayor appointed Merle Rees as chairman of the Wage Committee. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to adjourn at 11:12 p.m.Carried 3 to 1. Christianson voting no. Meeting adjoarned. was called to order Brian ,T Redshaw, minutes. A roll call was ta.ken and the following named councilmen were present: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,and Rees.Absent:Christianson. Guests present were:Bob Applegate,Robert Herrick,Ben Phillips, Roger L Buffington,Terry Jilek,Robert W Anderson,Robert W Anderson Jr,Remo Nizzi,Mable Loschen,Florence Griffith,Frank Hoifeldt, Lovell Richards,Dennis L Richards,Beth Dalbey,Bob Heddinger, Karen Laurens,Ron Forgy,Arnold Laurens,John Shoeman,Kevin Tritz, Jim Higgs,Mark Casey,and Tamie Hopper. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to expunge the motion made on April 5 approving the minutes of March 15.Carried 4 to O.Moved by Jansma, second by Scott,to approve the March 15 minutes deleting the following motion:"Moved by Scott second by Oetting,to appoint Thomas Demand for a 6 year term to the Waukee Planning &Zoning Commission.Carried 5 to 0"and inserting in lieu thereof "Moved by Scott,second by Oetting, to appoint Thomas Demand for a 5 year term to the Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission.Carried 5 to 0."Motion carried 4 to O. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to approve the minutes of April 5 as presented.Carried 4 to O. Frank Hoifeldt,chairman of the Waukee Planning &Zoning Commission, presented 8 proposed revisions to the Waukee Zoning Ordinance as well as an application and check list form for plats. The second guest on the agenda,Ben Herr,was unable to attend the meeting. Mable Loschen of 635 Kaylin Dr.spoke to the Council regarding the surface water drainage in front of her property.The Mayor requested that the City engineer,Roger Buffington,check the situation out and report back to the Council. Action on the bid letting for the painting of the ::OOM ground storage tank was deferred until a later point in the meeting to allow for the tabulation of the bids. Robe nt;Herrick ,:.'one ·ofthe applicants for the part time meter .,reader/ maintenance person,requested that a closed session be held for the interviews.lfuved by Rees,second by Jansma,to hold a closed session on this matter.Carried 4 to O.Action on this matter was deferred until a later point in the meeting to allow for the arrival of legal counsel. ~Solid waste alternatives were discussed by the City Council.All the licensed commercial haulers in Waukee had been invited to this