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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-06-Regular Minutes1179 November l5---cont Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to adjourn at 9:18 P.M. Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. Administrator December 6,1983 The December 6 regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.C.S.T.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,Oetting,Rees.Absent:Christianson and Scott. The following guests and staff were also present:Ben Phillips,Walt Hinkson,Beth Dalbey,Bill Forret,Howard Wilson,James Ross,Roger Buffington,Helen Ross,Margaret Drury,Joseph Stork,Jean Corrigan, Don Corrigan,Terry Jilek,Paul E Huscher,Jane E Brown. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the November 15,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 3 to O. Margaret Drury,President of the Waukee Library Board,advised the City Council that a vacancy exists on the Library Board.Eloise Bennett had resigned her position effective November 16,1983. Mrs Bennett's appointment would have expired on June 30,1985.l-irs Drury recommended either Bonnie Palmer of Boone Township or Doralyn Underberg of Walnut Township to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Bennett.This position had been reserved for a rural Waukee resident. Moved by Oetting,second by Rees,to appoint Bonnie Palmer to the Waukee Library Board filling the unexpired term of Eloise Bennett with an expiration date of June 30,1985.Carried 3 to O. Jane E Brown,librarian,spoke to the City Council regarding the progress of the library in the last 4 years.She advised the Cquncil about the increased selection 'and circulation of books:l-irs,B.rown'indicated that a spatial problem has developed and that stagnation might result if continued growth is not allowed.Continuous purchasing will insure that the library's collection will not become outdated. Bill Forret of the Waukee Recreation Association spoke to the City Council in reference to the establishment of an ice skating rink in the Waukee Centennial Park.The City Council had no problem with this type of use of the park since sledding is already allowed.The pro- posed site would be adjacent to the baseball fields.A proposed site on the school property was also being considered. Action on the November treasurer's report was deferred until December 20 when the checking account statements would be available. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the following bills as presented: 180 December 6---cont CK if 1449 1450 1451 1100 1452 1453 1454 1455 1456 1457 1458 1459 1460 1101 1461 1462 1463 1464 1465 1102 1466 1467 1468 1469 1103 1470 1471 1472 1473 1474 1475 1476 1477 1478 1479 1480 1481 1482 1483 1484 1485 1486 1487 1488 1489 Payee A T &T Animal Rescue League Automatic Systems Badger Meter,Inc Baker Electric,Inc Baldwin &Cooke Co Blue Cross/Blue Shield R C Booth Enterprises Brunia Electric Supply Roberta Burkhead Casey's General Stores Curtis Industries Eddy Walker Equip. Energy Economics Farmer's Co-op G A Finley Inc Gametime W W Grainger Inc Grimes Asphalt IAMU Iowa Fire Equip. Iowa Machinery Iowa Power J.E .L.Lab Harry N Jones K-L Parts,Inc. McKinney &McKinney Martin Marietta Metro Uniform Midwestern Electronics Motorola Inc Northwestern Bell Tele. Olson Bros. Pitney Bowes R &C Office Supply R &R Welding Richards Sanitation Sande Lumber Co Smeal Fire Equipment Snyder &Associates Spry Auto &Marine University Photo Waukee Hardware Waukee Mun.Gas Waukee Vet.Clinic Description Equipment lease trip tickets ISCO flo,~eter rep. remote meters lightning arrestors executive planner 12-1-83 to 1-1-84 city maps electric recepticles election supplies FR gasoline shop asst. striper repair gas meter repair gasoline concrete mix 2 backhoe diggers 3/8"cordless drill cold mix Northern Mun.Dist. recharge 51!'ABC roots blower service electricty Nov 83 testing emergency phone 4 X 4 ignition repair court case 1"clean roads tone PD uniforms PD radio repair FR handheld radio line charge gasoline,tires postage meter rental ledger sheets,forms acetylene landfill charge wood supplies 50'of hose 10-1 to 10-31 FR truck repair proc &film November charges Nov '83 consumption stray cat board TOTAL Total $49.88 192.00 921.73 432.29 300.00 16.40 1284.03 329.50 31.17 492.34 7.69 120.51 168.00 13.81 129.61 11.50 336.60 73.31 150.00 Grp.325.00 10.00 84.14 4326.65 90.00 10.1,13 113.33 180.00 150.52 64.19 45.90 1341.00 215.60 1469.94 51.00 61.55 23.33 3.50 182.23 525.00 936.00 82.87 11.23 125.44 618.92 39.50 $16,147.84 Carried 2 to l--Rees voting No. The FY 1984-85 Fire Protection Agreement with Boone,Van Meter,and Walnut townships was discussed by the City Council.Council represent- ative,Merle E Rees,reported to the City Council on the meeting held on November 16 with the To,vnship Trustees'representatives.It was reported that a general agreement was reached for a 25¢per thousand rate but that Van Meter Township had requested a 2l¢per thousand rate which excluded First Responder protection. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to offer FY 84-85 Fire Protection to Boone,Van Meter and Walnut Townships at a rate of 25¢per thousand and to instruct the City Clerk to prepare and present agreements on this basis to these townships.Carried 3 to O. City Clerk/Administrator,Brian Redshaw,presented a proposal for the FY 83-84 Street Construction Program.It included recommendations from the Streets Committee,which held a meeting on November 19. Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve the FY 83,;-84 Street Construction Program as presented and submit the same to the Iowa Department of Transportation.Carried 3 to O. 181 December 6---cont The City Council discussed the submission of an application to the Community Development Block Grant Program.Brian Redshaw presented cost estimates for 3 segments of a water main looping project . 1.Co rene Ave.to East Street. 2.East Street to 4th Street. 3.4th Street to 6th Street .. .$80,000.00 .115,000.00 .75,000.00 TOTAL $270,000.00 The City Council was'advised that maximum points wou'ld"be achieved under the program if the local effort (City's matching funds)would equal or exceed 33%of the total project cost which would amount to $90,000.00 under the proposal.The Council members considered limiting the project to optiorn 1 and 2 only to reduce the total cost of the project. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program to solicit comments on the City's intent to apply for funds for a water main looping project on January 3,1984 at 7:30 p.m.at the City Hall and publish the same in the Dallas County News.Carried 3 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to incorporate the following November 8,1983 election results into the official City records: For the office of Mayor there were 487 ballots cast,of which Gordon Christianson had 256 votes Robert Heddinger had 122 votes Gene Dluhos (write-in)had 96 votes Mark Casey (write-in)had 9 votes Larry Oetting (write-in)had 1 vote Luke Gruber (write-in)had 1 vote Nick Gruber (write-in)had 1 vote Jim Higgs (write-in)had 1 vote and Gordon Christianson was elected to a 2 year term as Mayor,which would be effective January 1,1984. For the office of Council ~1ember there were 2096 ballots case,of which Robert P Barrett had 371 votes Walter L Hinkson had 396 votes Merle E Rees had 397 votes Joseph C Stork had 427 votes C Howard Wilson had 398 votes Mark Casey (write-in)had 87 votes Gene Dluhos (write-in)had 14 votes Nick Gruber (write-in)had 2 votes Luke Gruber (write-in)had 1 vote Darwin Chapman (write-in)had 1 vote Curt Scott (write-in)had 1 vote Joe Stork (write-in)had 1 vote and Robert P Barrett,Walter L Hinkson,Merle E Rees,Joseph C Stork, and C Howard Wilson were elected to 2 year terms as Council Members effective January 1,1984. For the special proposition:"Shall the City of hTaukee establish a (5) member Utility Board to administer all City of Waukee utilities,i.e. gas,water,and sewer?"there were 460 ballots cast of which 125 votes were for the proposition 335 votes were against the proposition Proposition failed. Motion carried 3 to O. The City Council discussed Section 204 Waukee Municipal Code which deals with the regulation of the sanitary sewer district of Waukee,Iowa. Curtis L Scott arrived at this point in the meeting. 182 December 6---cont An ordinance dealing with massage parlors and private clubs was discussed by the City Council.They were presented with copies of the City of Clive's ordinance.The City Council deferred action on this matter until December 20 when copies of the Des Moines and Waterloo ordinances would be available and action on a Waukee ordinance considered. Brian J Redshaw presented the Administrator's report. Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to adjourn at 9:26 p.m.Motion carried 4 to O. Meeting adjourned. cember 20,1983 The Dec emb er 20 regular City Council meeting was 7:30 p.m.by Mayor pro-tem Gordon Christianson. City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking /\ called to Brian J. minutes. order at Redshaw, A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees and Christianson.Absent:Mayor Neubauer. The following guests and staff were also present:Rick Huscher,John W Grubb,Walt Hinkson,Virginia Oetting,Beth Dalbey,Roger Buffington, Jim Berner,Bob Barrett,Chet Chedester,Joseph C Stork,Howard Wilson, Paul E Huscher,and Don Corrigan. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the December 6,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 4 to O--Christianson passing. Chet Chedester represented the Waukee Recreation Association before the City Council in regard to the ice skating rink at Waukee Centennial Park.Mayor pro-tem Christianson indicated that they had had some difficulty securing coverage for this activity. Moved by Christianson,second by Scott,to accept the ice skating rink as constructed by the Waukee Recreation Association and to assume responsibility for the maintenance and operation of said ice rink. Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the November treasurer's report.Carried 5 to O. City Administrator,Brian Redshaw,requested the approval of the segment of the municipal bookkeeping software package from CSI. package includes Accounts Payable,Payroll,and General Ledger. final This Moved :by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve the purchase of Accounts Payable software from CSI in the amount of $1300.00. 4 to l--Rees voting no. the Carried A discussion was held concerning the various options open to Stephen A and John W Grubb for the construction of sanitary sewer for their proposed preliminary plat of Glenview Manor.John Grubb requested direction from the Council as far as whether he should pursue the sewer lift station concept or the gravity flow concept.-Mr Grubb was also represented by Jim Berner of Bishop Engineering.The Council indicated their support for a gravity flow sewer.The concept of condemnation was also discussed by the City Council. Mayor Neubauer arrived at 8:06 p.m. Moved by Rees to start condemnation proceedings for a gravity flow sewer.Motion died for lack of a second.