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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-02-Regular Minutes158 July 19---cont The City Council discussed the provision of the zoning ordinance which requires mobile homes to be not less than 25 feet from any surrounding structure.This provision put's limitations on a mobile home owners ability to construct a garage. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to publish Ordinance #2024-- "An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 301.15"in the Dallas County News, mail notices using the utility customer mailing list as required by the zoning ordinance,and set August 16,1983 at 7:30 p.m.as the date of hearing on the above ordinance.Carried 3 to O. Brian J.Redshaw presented the Administrator's report.He advised the Council of the difficulties that City personnel were having in getting the mosquito fogger operational.He indicated that he had called the factory,that parts were no longer available since the unit was 20 years old,and that a service representative said that all the rubber seals were proaably dried out.He also presented a copy of the Cedar Falls ordinance on junk vehicles,which had been upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to adjourn at 9:53 p.m.Carried 3 to O. Meeting adjourned. August 2,1983 The August 2,1983 regular City Council meeting at 7:39 p.m.C.D.T.by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer. City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking was called to order Brian J.Redshaw. minutes. A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present:Jansma,Oetting,Scott,and Rees.Absent:Christianson. The following guests were also present:Virginia Oetting,Ben Phillips,Paul E Huscher,Dena Forret,Jack F Jackson,Robert E Heddinger,Danny Oswald,Mary Lou Oswald,Joe Stork,Kathy Kuhl, Tom Darnold,Roger Buffington,Chet Chedester,Beth Dalbey,Terry Jilek,Dick Skinner,Dick Applegate,Don Corrigan,Tom Thorpe, and Nick Dunn. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to approve the July 19,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 4 to O. Dena Forret,President of the Waukee Recreation Committee,presented a report on the summer recreation program.She reported on the receipts and disbursements of the activities as well as the success of the program. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to issue a check in the amount of $2100.00 to the Waukee Recreation Committee out of FY 82-83 Federal General Revenue Sharing funds.Carried 4 to O. Danny and Mary Lou Oswald d/b/a Ozzie's Tap Ltd.made application to the City Council for a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit for their business located at 400-6th St.The City Clerk advised the Council that all the papers were in order and all funds received. He indicated that Officer Ken Hopper had done a background check and that everything was in order. Moved by Scott,second by Rees,to issue a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit to Ozzie's Tap Ltd.Carried 4 to O. August 2---cont 159 Jack Jackson d/b/a The Golden Spur made application to the City Council for a Class C liquor license and Sunday sales privil~ge. The City Clerk advised the Council that all the papers were ~n order and all funds received.He indicated the Police Chief Larry Phillips had received no complaints about this establishment. Moved by Rees,second by Oetting,to approve a Class C liquor license and Sunday sales privlege for the Golden Spur.Carried 4 to O. Virginia Oetting,Captain of the First Responder,presented a proposal to purchase 3 pagers and a hand held radio.The Council discussed the cost of this equipment and the purchase of the appropriate maintenance agreements. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to purchase 3 Motorola pagers and 1 Motorola hand held radio at costs of $1,059.00 and $1,341.00 respectively for a combined total cost not to exceed $2400.00. Carried 4 to O. Since the July bank statements had not been received by the City Clerk at this time,action on the treasurer's report was deferred until the August 16 regular meeting. Moved by Rees,second by Oetting,to approve the following bills as presented: City of Adel Big Bear Equipment Blue Cross-Blue Shield Brown Supply Co.,Inc CSI Carpenter Uniforms Casey's General Store Corrigan Insurance Dallas County Imp. W S Darley Co Des Moines Register Electronic Engineering Energy Economics Grimes Asphalt Gronert Electronics Herrington Display,Ltd. Frank Hoblick &Associates Hotsy Equipment Hunter Insurance IBM Corp. Iowa Power Iowa State Printing Division J E L Lab Jensen Company Harry N Jones Midwest Office Supply NEBS.Inc Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Bros Payless Cashways Pitney Bowes R &C Office Supply R &R Welding Richards &Sons Riverside Equipment South Dallas County Landfill Sprayer Specialties Spry Auto &Marine Traffic Marking Service University Hygienic Lab Utility Consultants Waukee Hardware Waukee Municipal Gas Wayne Dennis Supply Carried 4 to O. encoder maintenance 20"mower,etc. 8-1 to 8-31 water meters 1 box diskettes FD coveralls gasoline policy ext. belly mower hose reducers subscription changeover index boxes cold mix pager repair emblems engineering report pressure washer audit premium maintenance agreement,etc. electricity updates July '83 testing gate valve repair emergency phone toner,maintenance service calls books telephones gasoline electrical supplies maintenance agreement bookkeeping supplies welding supplies landfill charges bracket covering fees weed sprayer parts FR van repair centerline qwater testing leak &Corr.survey misc supplies July '83 bills gas cartridges Total $11.55 550.25 1,284.03 460.86 62.50 29.15 41.43 6,123.00 700.00 43.77 57.20 312.90 7.32 112.50 50.00 319.00 2,200.00 1,936.80 963.79 838.33 3,980.01 229.00 90.00 539.30 9.89 66.92 114.44 284.53 260.38 508.99 87.00 48.10 41.71 7.00 6.61 1,665.93 32.92 105.22 129.00 286.00 250.00 79.78 53.66 9.78 $24,990.55 160 August 2---cont The gas committee report was made by Chairman Larry Oetting. He transmitted the following 3 recommendations from this committee: 1.As indicated by Frank Hob1ick of Frank Hob1ick &Associates, the sale of the gas system would not realize sufficient revenues to justify turning it over to private interests. 2.A Commission would be composed of members appointed by the Mayor for 6 year terms outside of the City Council control. 3.With the proper changes to the cathodic and meter replacement. programs,the committee recommends that control remain with the City Council.If citizens do not agree with the handling of the utilities,they are given an opportunity to elect representatives every 2 years. It was indicated at the meeting that a commission would be fully autonomous with the ability to set up its own budget and create its own rate schedules. It was brought out in the meeting that the state code prohibits a City from relinquishing control over its sewer utility.The petition received by the City Council includes the sewer system in its proposal.Two options were cited: 1.To declare the petition invalid and refuse to put it on the ballot. 2.To put the question on the November ballot with the deletion of the sewer utility. The City Council hoped to receive public input on this matter and consider the issue at the August 16 regular meeting. The placement of rip rap around both cells of the lagoon and the installation of lightning arrestors on transformers was discussed by the City Council. City Engineer,Roger Buffington,presented a pay estimate from Fort Dodge Asphalt for the 1983 Street Project.He indicated that the firm would be returning to do patch work at a later time, but that the project,as a whole,was approved for payment.To insure the proper completion of the project,10%of the project cost was being withheld as well as the cost of the materials which exceeded the engineer's estimate.He also indicated that the firms performance bond gave the City a guarantee of completion. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to pay $51,635.70 to Fort Dodge Asphalt for the 1983 Street Project.Carried 4 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to grant an extension until September 15,1983 to successfully complete the project at their own risk.Carried 4 to O. Terry Jilek of 1030-3rd St advised the Council that a section of pavement on 3rd Street at its intersection with Christopher St. was raising. Brian J.Redshaw gave the Administrator's report.He introduced Tom Thorpe and Nick Dunn who were retained by their clients, Ron Burns and Joe Critelli,to study the feasibility of using the effluent from Waukee's sewage lagoons to water a proposed 18 hole golf course on the Albright property south of town. The City Council indicated no problems with the proposal.The Council advised Thorpe and Dunn to prepare the necessary engineering sketches and legal agreements and work out the details.with the City engineer and City attorney. Brian Redshaw presented a revised employee handbook which incorp- orates changes that were made at the July 5 council meeting. August 2--cont 161 Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to approve the handbook as presented.including the change made to the water bill section. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes:Jansma,Oetting,Scott Nays:Rees Absent:Christianson Motion carried 3 to 1. Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to adjourn at 9:41 p.m. Carried 4 to O. Meeting adjourned. / 16,1983 The August 16 regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.C.D.T.by Mayor Joseph A.Neubauer.Brian J.Redshaw, City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking minutes. A roll call was taken the following named councilmen were present: Jansma,Scott,Rees,and Christianson.Absent:Oetting. The following guests and staff were also present:David Reed, Ron Weaver,Jerry Alt,Barry Bishop,Beth Dalbey,Terry Jilek, Remo Nizzi,Roger Buffington,Tamie Hopper,Ken Hopper,Virginia Oetting,Loris Cross,John Grubb,Steve Grubb,Paul E Huscher. Remo Nizzi requested that the minutes be read orally. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to approve the August 2,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 3 to O--Christianson abstaining. Dennis Felt did not appear before the City Council. Officer Ken Hopper presented a drug display case to the City Council.His only request was that it be installed at a location which was available to the general public. Tom McClure was not present.at the meeting,but Brian Redshaw adVised the Council of his application for the Zoning Admt.nf.straco'r position. Moved by Rees,second by Christianson,to appoint Tom McClure as Zoning Administrator.Carried 3 to O--Jansma abstaining. Roger Anderson was not present at the meeting,but Brian Redshaw indicated Mr Anderson's concern that a vote had not been taken formally lifting the September 5 deadline for residency within the City limits. Moved by Rees,second by Christianson,to accept the following paragraph from the July 19 minutes: "Roger Anderson and Richard Harney both requested extension on their 60 day deadlines for residing within the City limits of Waukee.Mr Anderson indicated that he has been attempting to sell or rent his home in Panora but has failed to do so thus far. He assured the Council that he would move to town following the sale of his home.Mr Harney advised the Council that various financial responsibilities did not permit him to move to Waukee at this time,but in all probability he would establish residence within 7 months. Carried 4 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to accept the July treasurer's report as presented.Carried 4 to O.