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April 10,1984
The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor pro-tern Howard Wilson.
A roll call was held as follows:Present:Hinkson,Barrett,Rees,
and Stork.Absent:Mayor Christianson.
Guests at this meeting were:Ben Phillips,Harold Bissell,Judy &Don
Henson,Scott Thomas,Linda Mack,Ron Marr,Beth Dalbey,Virginia Oetting,
Ken Hopper,Jim Berner,Henry Krohn,Randy Krohn,Paul Huscher,and
Roger Buffington.
Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to approve minutes of March 13
as presented.Carried 5 to O.
~oved by Rees,second by Hinkson,to approve the March treasurer's
report.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to approve the following bills:
3-10 to 4-9
3-10 to 6-10
lighter shell
1-1 to 3-31
remote gas readers
4-1 to 5-1
software assistance
bicycle licenses
1983 Ford repair
bulk salt
exp.mod.
publications
police ad
kit repair
P-2 repair
meter repair
gasoline
subscription
concrete sand
shop vacuum
cold mix
FY 84-85 dues
electricity
3/84 testing
tune-up
emergency phone
batteries,belt
1"roads tone
radio repair
telephones
gasoline
fire station
#10 envelopes
acetylene
2-1 to 2-29
Q3 charges
sheet steel
warning notices
atomerator stone
drain opener,bowl cleaner&patching comp.281.01
proc~&film 22.73
hydrant repair kit 85.83
hydrant gaskets 10.80
March charges 159.38
March bills 1237.68
impound 97.50
A T &T Info Systems
A T &T Info Systems
Ade1 Chrysler
Animal Rescue League
Badger Meter,Inc.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
CSI
Carsten Products,Inc.
Charles Fletcher Ford
City of Urbandale
Corrigan Insurance
Dallas County News
Des Moines Register
Eddy Walker Equipment
Electronic Engineering
Energy Economics
Farmer's Co-op
Federal Surplus Property
G A Finley,Inc.
W W Grainger,Inc.
Grimes Asphalt
IAMU
Iowa Power
J E L Lab
John's Auto Service
Harry N Jones
K-L Parts
Martin Marietta
Midwestern Electronics
Northwestern Bell
Olson Bros.
Pay1ess Cashways
R &C Office Supply
R &R Welding Supply
Snyder &Associates
South Dallas Co.Landfu11
Steel Warehousing,Inc.
G A Thompson
Thorpe Well Co
United Laboratories
University Photo
Utility Equipment
Water Products
Waukee Hardware
Waukee Municipal Gas
Waukee Vet Clinic
TOTAL
Carried 5 to O.
$48.21
5.06
10.10
48.00
433.14
1159.89
110.00
90.00
280.66
156.72
84.00
407.53
59.40
11.00
35.00
505.04
172 .04
25.00
61.95
98.32
150.00
484.75
4147.76
90.00
58.92
10.63
112.16
271.30
100.70
239.36
118.52
89.70
94.50
24.99
243.00
1665.94
80.00
43.00
155.20
$13,876.42
April 10---cont ~09
Scott Thomas,captain of the First Responders,spoke to the Council
regarding a different unit for the First Responders and asked that
$2000.00 be set aside for this purpose.Des Moines will have used
units up for bid.The Council indicated that if a unit comes up for
bid,they will have a special meeting to amend budget for this pur-
pose.Thomas will report back to Council when a unit comes up for bid.
Harold Bissell represented Girls Softball League requests to the Council.
Theyrce re :1)electricity to small building at girls softball field,
2)walkway from Corene Acres to softball field,3)mowing of fields
and outfields by City crews,4)using poles to control parks,and 5)
getting 3 loads of white rock for road to fields.
The Council indicated their approval for the Girls Softball requests.
Iowa Power &Light will be contacted about the electricity to the
building and used light poles for parking control.Merle Rees will
talk with George Gray about building a stile over fence for walking.
The Council agreed that City crews will mow the fields and haul 3 loads
of white rock for road.Rock to be in before April 28.
Randy Krohn requested approval for preliminary plat No.1 of Waukee
Estates.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett,to approve preliminary plat for
Waukee Estates Plat #1 excluding extension of 4th Street from Plat 1,
such extension to be.included in Plat 3.A roll call vote was held
as follows:
Ayes:
Nay.s :
Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
None recorded
Motion carried 5 to O.
Scott Thomas asked about water fill station being moved from fire station
to the maintenance building as Council had indicated would be done a
year ago.Council directed the City Clerk to instruct Harry Jones
to move this fill station within 10 days.
An ordinance from the City of West Des Moines was presented to the
Council for their review on exotic animals.This topic will be dis-
cussed at the next regular meeting.
A zoning change hearing was held as published.The Mayor pro-tern
asked for objections to the proposed zoning changes and corrections
to the zoning map.No objections were heard.
Councilman Barrett introduced an Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No
2036--AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT)TO c-t.(COMMUNITY/COf1.MERCIAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY FROM
C-l (COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENT-
IAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT)TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);AND OTHER PROPERTY
FROM R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FPJ1ILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRI~T);AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP AND THE REPUBLICATION OF SAID MAP TO REFLECT SAID ZONING
CHANGES."
It was moved by Councilman Hinkson,and seconded by Councilman Barrett,
that the Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No.2036--AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LMITS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,
FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO C-l (COMMUNITY/
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY FROM C-l (COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND.TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);OTHER
PROPERTY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAl1ILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRI~T);AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENT-
IAL DISTRICT);AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP AND THE REPUBLICATION OF SAID MAP TO REFLECT SAID ZONING CHANGES."
be now read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the
motion,and the foll being called,the following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Stork,Rees,Wilson,Barrett,Hinkson
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor pro-tern declared the motion duly carried.
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It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman Hinkson,
to dispense with the oral reading by the City Clerk.;The Mayor pro-tern
put the question on the motion,and the roll being called,the following
named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor pro-tern declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman Barrett,
that the rule that an ordinance must be received and filed 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 pro-tern put the question
on the motion,and the foll being passed,the following named Council-
men voted:
Ayes:Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
Nays:None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor pro-tern declared the motion duly carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2036
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENT-
IAL DISTRICT)TO C-l (COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY
FROM C-l (COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);
AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO
R-2 ONE AND TWO FM1ILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);AND PROVIDING FOR THE
AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND THE REPUBLICATION OF SAID
MAP TO REFLECT SAID ZONING CHANGES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
$ection 1.Property Rezoned.
A.The zoning ordinance of the following described
real estate shall be changed from R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District)to C-l (Community/
Commercial District):
"Beginning at a point 502 West of the North-
east corner of Section 33,T79N,R26W (located
on the centerline of East Street);thence
West 2,321 feet to the centerline of Fourth
Street;thence South along the centerline of
Fourth Street,462 feet to the centerline of
Laurel Street;thence East,2,321 feet;thence
North 462 feet to the point of beginning.All
of the above described area being in the North
1/2 of Section 33,T79N,R26W,Dallas County,
Iowa."
B.The zoning ordinance of the following described real
estate shall be changed from C-l (Community/Commercial
District)to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential
District):
"The North 462 feet of the East 502 feet of
the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 33,T79N,R26W,Dallas County,Iowa".
C.The zoning ordinance of the following described real
estate shall be changed from R-2 (One-and Two-Family
Residential District)to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential
District):
"Beginning at a point of the centerline of Fourth
Street,462 feet South of the North section line
of Section 33,T79N,R26W;thence South along the
centerline of Fourth Street,40 feet;thence East
375 feet;thence North,40 feet;thence Wes.t,375
April 10---cont 211
feet to the point of beginning.All of the pre-
viously described land lying within the North 1/2
of Section 33,T79N,R26W,Dallas County,Iowa."
D.The zoning ordinance of the following described real
estate shall be changed from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential
District)to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District):
"The west 334 feet of the east 960 feet of the
North 190 feet of the Northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter,Section 33,Township 79
North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.in the
City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa,containing
1.46 acres,more or less."
Section 2.The official zoning map shall be amended to reflect
this change.
Section 3.Effective Date..This ordinance shall be in effect
after its final passage,approval,and publication as required by law.
It.:.;wasmoved by Councilman Barrett,and seconded by Councilman Stork,
that the Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No.2036--AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
WAUKEE,IOWA,FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO
C-l (COMMUNITY/COMflliRCIAL DISTRICT);OTHER PROPERTY FROM C-l (COMMUNITY/
COMflliRCIALDISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAJ1ILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);
OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FM1ILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO
R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENT-
IAL DISTRICT);AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP AND THE REPUBLICATION OF SAID MAP TO REFLECT SAID ZONING CHANGES"
be now put upon its final passage and adoption.The Mayor pro-tern
put the question on the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance,
and the foIl being called,the following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
Nays:None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor pro-tern declared said Ordinance duly adopted and
passed,and signed his approval to said Ordinance.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to open the park on April 11,1984.
Carried 5 to O.
The ice cream socials were discussed.The Council indicated they would
like to have 5 as in the past.The school band director only wanted to
have 4.Joe Stork asked if the City band would play for a 5th social.
One date will be left open for an organization to have the opportunity
to have the last social.The ice cream socials will begin on June 6
as follows:
June 6------------Lutheran Church
June 13-----------Christian Church
June 20-----------Catholic Church
June 27-----------Methodist Church
July ll-----------Open
Moved by Stork,second by Hinkson,to approve the expenditure
per ice cream social to the director for 5 ice cream socials.
to O.
of $50.00
Carried 5
A more recent aerial photo of the City was discussed.This was a result
of a meeting of the Development Committee and for a pamphlet promoting
Waukee to industry.The Clerk had received a quote from Thomas Photography
for doing this work.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to proceed with the aerial photo and
pamphlet.Carried 5 to O.The photo is to be taken when the trees are
in leaf.
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April 10---cont
An ordinance prohibiting digging without a permit from the City as
requested by the Commerce Commission was discussed.Merle Rees
voiced objections against having a permit to dig on private property.
The Council directed the City attorney to draw up an ordinance prohib-
iting digging without a permit on City property and/or easements to
be presented at the next meeting.
Spring Clean-Up Day was discussed.Moved by Wilson,second by Stork,
to dispense with Spring Clean-Up Day.A roll call vote was held as
follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Wilson,Stork
Barrett,Rees
Motion carried 3 to 2.
The City attorney did not have the resolution drawn up as yet on
remote gas reader charges to customers.He will have the resolution
ready for the Council at the next meeting.
Walt Hinkson gave the Utilities report.A discussion was held on
plastic gas main vs.iron gas main.
Hinkson reported on buildup in the lagoon.He and Brian Redshaw
will check into costs of cleaning up the lagoon and flow tubes.
A discussion was held whether the City should be responsible for
water from the main to the stop box.
Moved by Rees,second by Wilson,to have the City attorney draw up an
amendment to the ordinance making property owners responsible for
water lines to the main with the City to maintain the stop box.A
roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Wilson,Rees,Stork
Barrett
Motion carried 4 to 1.
Merle Rees gave the Public Safety report.A discussion was held
concerning the U turns being made by vehicles going west on Walnut
Street and going into the parking on the south side.A median ~~
the middle of Walnut Street was proposed.
Moved by Rees,second by Wilson,to construction a 2'median from
the west edge of the east Post Office entrance to the crosswalk on
6th Street.A roll call vote was.as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Rees,Wilson,Hinkson
Stork,Barrett
Motion carried 3 to 2.
Rees reported that Ken Hopper had requested to attend a Hostage Negoti-
ations seminar in Davenport on May 3 and 4 (his two days off).
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to send Officer Ken Hopper to the
Hostage Negotiation seminar with the City to pay the $60.00 registration
fee,motel,and $25.00 per diem.Carried 5 to O.
Bob Barrett gave the Fire Department report.The fire department had
elected Bob Applegate as Chief.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to approve the fire department's
election of Bob Applegate as Fire Chief.Carried 5 to O.
It was reported that Officer Mike Wilson had resigned effective April
1,1984.Applications are being received to fill this position.
The closing of the alley between Walnut and Locust and 8th &9th Streets,
as requested,was discussed.
Moved by Rees,second by Stork,not to close the above mentioned alley.
Carried 5 to O.
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Repair on well #1 was discussed.Estimates had been received from
Jensen Company and Thorpe Well Co.
Moved by Rees,second by Hinkson,to accept estimate from Harold
Jensen Co.to pull and repair Well #1.Carried 5 to O.
Brian Redshaw report to Council about prices on checks.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to purchase checks from Matt
Parrott in the amount of approximately $273.69.Carried 5 to O.
Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator's report.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Rees,to purchase 2 pieces of leak
checking equipment for the gas system and hire Utility Consultants
for a corrosion and leak survey in the business district.Energy
Economics is to be used at a later date for corrosion work.Carried
5 to O.
The Grant Block for the water looping project was denied.
The results of a meeting with the South Dallas County Landfill was
given.The study for a site at Redfield was discontinued at this *
time due to the fact that there were wells nereby.Alternate sites
will be looked into.A transfer station was also discussed.
Moved by Barrett,second by Rees,to direct the Clerk to convey the
Council's feelings to the South Dallas County Landfill that they wish
to go with a transfer station rather than looking into another site.
Carried 5 to O.
The Council gave approval for the Clerk to advertise the addressograph,
embosser,and lister for bid since they are no longer used.
Progress on industry was given.A company has expressed interest in
locating in Waukee.Mr Redshaw requested that the Council give their
opinions on not having this company hook up to our sewer system but,
instead,installing their own septic tank.Water lines in the develop-
men park were also discussed.Roger Buffington gave a report on the
water and sewer facilities in this area also.
Mayor pro-tern Wilson proclaimed April as "Pets Are Wonderful"month.
A report was given on the bicycle race to be held on May 5.3 Kybos
were requested at a cost of approximately $150.00.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to rent 3 Kybos for the bicycle
race on May 5.Carried 5 to O.
Insurance bids for the City are to be in by June 12,1984 at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to adjourn at 12:38 p.m.Carried
5 to O.
~~Mayor pro-tem .'--