HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-08-Regular MinutesMay 8,1984
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The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Gordon Christianson.A roll call was held
and the following named Councilmen were present:Hinkson,Barrett,
Wilson,Rees,and Stork.Absent:None.
Guest and staff at this meeting were:Steven Venard,Roger Buffington,
Dennis Snyder,Richard Applegate,Beth Dalbey,Bob Applegate,Jack
Inman,Wayne McKinney,Terry Jilek,Jim Broderick,Marguerite Jordan,
Don Henson,Ben Phillips,Jim Berner,Art Spencer,Jim Higgs,Mark
Casey,Judy Henson,Paul Huscher,Brian Redshaw,and Ann Ford.
Moved by Barrett,second by Hinkson,to correct the minutes of April
10 to insert "2'high continuous concrete II regarding the proposed
median on Walnut Street.Carried 4 to l--Rees voting no.
Moved by Wilson,second by Stork,to approve the April 10 as corrected
and the April 24 minutes as presented.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Rees,second by Wilson,to approve the April treasurer's
report.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to approve the April bills as
follows:
A T &T Info Systems
A T &T Info Systems
Adel Auto Supply
Alignment Shop
American Gas Association
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Bonnie's Flowers
Country Peddler
Corrigan Ins.Agency
Dallas County Implement
Dallas County News
DeCoursey Business Systems
Des Moines Register
Energy Economics
Farmer's Co-op
G A Finley,Inc.
Paul R (Rick)Huscher
IBM Corporation
Iowa Paint
Iowa Power
Iowa State Industries
The Jensen Company
John's Auto Service
Harry N Jones
K-L Parts,Inc.
Martin Marietta
Matt Parrott &Sons
Metro Uniforms
Midwest Office Tech
Northwestern Bell Tele.Co
Olson Brothers
Pay Le s s Cashways
R &C.Office &upply
R &R Welding Supply
Rapid Business Systems
Sande Lumber
Satellite Ind.
Snyder &Associates
Sutherland Bldg.Prod.
Syflo Company
University Photo
Van Horn Plastics
Water Products
Waukee Hardware
Waukee Municipal Gas
Wayne Dennis Supply
4-10 to 6-10-84
4-10 to 6-10-84
blk.auto mat
1983 Ford alignment
fuel gas codes
5-1 to 6-1-84
secretary's week
welding clamps
65 Chev.truck
cable
publications
copies paper
police ad
ins.swivels
gasoline
concrete mix
legal service
4-1 to 6-30-84
traffic marking paint
electricity
signage
booster pump
80 Fury repairs
emergency phone
JD air cleaner
1-3 CL roads tone
3 X 3 post-it notes
bulletproof vest
NP200 toner
telephones
gasoline
playground structure,
enve Lope.s ,bi.nders .-.
acetylene
utility bills
bulkseller
2 portable toilets
3-1 to 3-31-84
cement,etc.
F D recharges
color proc.
top light repair
2-3/4"brass tees
April charges
3-21 to 4-23-84
leak detector
TOTAL
Carried 5 to O.
$9.64
48.21
14.50
18.00
17.86
1164.79
35.00
15.95
49.00
12.26
264.36
204.30
24.40
119.70
295.89
16.78
48.00
624.00
255.55
3925.40
120.95
1247.75
75.45
10.63
13 .32
107.10
10.47
375.75
200.00
263.98
1204.06
385.69
92.28
173.56
417.89
61.79
151.20
667.30
26.63
43.95
3.03
20.00
25.00
333.59
889.92
18.30
.';..
$14,103.18
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Jim Thompson was not present at this meeting.
Jack Inman and Steve Venard of Inman Construction presented the
preliminary plats of Mary Ann Estates--Plats 1 and 2,for approval.
Roger Buffington gave 3 suggestion regarding this plat:
1)sidewalks on east side of 4th Street
2)permit from D.O.T.for highway access
3)present buildings on Lot 1 encroach on building setback
He also discussed with the Council about water mains,drainage,sewer,
and fire protection and recommended approval of preliminary plat #2.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett,to approve preliminary plat #1
of Mary Ann Estates.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to approve preliminary plat #2
of Mary Ann Estates.Carried 5 to O.
Wayne McKinney represented Cheryl Septer in a discussion with the
Council on water drainage onto Cherry Street from her property on
which a ditch had been filled in during construction work.
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Moved by Rees,second by Wilson,to have Mrs.Septer repair the
property.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Rees,second by Wilson,to approve the following specific-
ations for the above project for completion within 60 days:
1)install 2-10"corrigated tubes under driveways
2)ditch to be dug out &tapered off to match west property
3)intake and sod to be put in to alleviate this problem
Carried 5 to O.
An exotic animal ordinance from West Des Moines was reviewed by
the Council.Paul Huscher was instructed to draw up an ordinance
on exotic animals for Waukee.
The proposed median on Walnut Street was discussed.Paul Huscher
presented a proposed ordinance on prohibiting driving left of center
of Walnut Street.No action was taken on this proposed ordinance.
Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to expunge the motion in the April
10 minutes of construction on a median on Walnut Street.Carried
4 to O--Wilson abstaining.
Paul Huscher was directed
in the business district.
the next regular meeting.
to draw up an ordinance prohibiting U turns
This item will be discussed further at
Councilman Barrett introduced an Ordinance.entitled:Ordinance
#2037 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 202,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING RATES FO~GAS FURNISHED USERS BY THE ~ruNICIPAL GAS-
WORKS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,by including
a provision for the installation of gas·meter extensions at the
expense of property owners where the meter is inaccessible to the
meter reader"
It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
that the Ordinance entitled:Ordinance 2037--"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 202,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,ESTABLISHING RATES FOR GAS
FURNISHED USER BY THE MUNICIPAL GASWORKS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY
THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA"be now read by the City Clerk.The
Mayor 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 declared the motion duly carried.
May 8---cont
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ORDINANCE NO.2037
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 202,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR GAS FUP~ISHED USERS BY THE MUNICIPAL
GASWORKS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,by
including a provision for the installation of gas meter extensions
at the expense of property owners where the meter is inaccessible
to the meter reader.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Chapter 202 is amended by inserting after
Section 202.2 the following paragraph and renumbering Sections
202.3,202.4,202.5 and 202.6,to 202.4,202.5,202.6 and 202.7
respectively:
202.3 Installation of Gas Meter Extensions.
When in the opinion of the City Clerk,a
meter is inaccessible to the reader because
of location,prohibited entry due to animals
or barriers,or any other reason,the City
Clerk may cause to be installed a gas meter
extension and shall charge the cost of said
gas meter extension and the installation thereof
to the user.
Section 2.
effect after its
required by law.
Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in
final passage,approval,and publication as
It was moved by Councilman Stork,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
pur the question on the motion,and the roll being passed,the
following named councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Stork,Rees,Wilson,Barrett,Hinkson
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman
Hinkson,that the Ordinance entitled:Ordinance jf2037--"AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND CHAPTER 202,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,ESTABLISHING RATES FOR
GAS FURNISHED USERS BY THE MUNICIPAL GASWORKS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY
THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA"be now put upon its final passage and
adoption.The Mayor put the question on the final passage and
adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll being called,the
following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinacne duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to said Ordinance.
The water connection ordinance was discussed.Objections on changing
this ordinance,making property owners responsible for the entire
service lines to the mains instead of up to the stopbox,as written
in the present ordinance,was heard.
Councilman Hinkson introduced an Ordinance entitled:"AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND CHAPTER 211.11,WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE,REGULATIONS
GOVERNING MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND SERVICES"
The Mayor asked for a motion for the Clerk to read the ordinance.
There being no motion,the Water Connection Ordinance proceedings
were dropped.
A proposed digging ordinance was presented.
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May8---cont
Councilman Barrett introduced an Ordinance entitled:Ordinance
#2038 "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EXCAVATIONS UPON CITY PROPERTY
EXCEPT UPON PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH EXCAVATION".
It was moved by Councilman Hinkson,and seconded by Councilman
Rees,that the Ordinance entitled:Ordinance 1t2038--"AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING EXCAVATIONS UPON CITY PROPERTY EXCEPT UPON PERMIT
ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH EXCAVATIONS"be now read by the City
Clerk.The Mayor 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 declared the motion duly carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2038
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EXCAVATIONS UPON CITY PROPERTY EXCEPT
UPON PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH EXCAVATION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.THERE SHALL BE ADDED TO THE WAUKEE MUNICIPAL
CODE,CHAPTER 206 AS FOLLOWS:
Section 2.Permit Required for Excavation.It shall be
unlawful for any person or persons,corporation or corporations,
partnerships or associations other entities to excavate in,or
remove or disturb any city sidewalk,curb or service in any city
street,alley,sidewalk,public park,or other property of the city
including public areas which have no such sidewalks,curbs or other
hard surface,and city easements,unless such person or persons,
corporatio or corporations,partnership or association or other
business entity shall first have obtained a permit from the
city authorizing such excavation.
Section 3.Compliance with other Chapters.In no event
shall any excavation be made for sanitary sewer installation,
repair or maintenance except in compliance with Chapter 204,
Waukee Municipal Code;nor shall any excavation be made for municipal
water system connections,installation,repair or maintenance except
in compliance with Chapter 211,Waukee Municipal Code.
Section 4.Application for Permit.Anyone desiring to make
application for a permit under the provisions of this ordinance
shall submit a written application to the city clerk on a form
provided by the city clerk and shall include written proof that
all public utilities having cable,pipes and lines within the
city,including city municipal utilities,have been adequately
informed of any proposed excavation.
Section 5.Surety Bond.No permit shall be issued for any
excavation as provided herein until there has been filed with the
Clerk of the city a bond with sureties acceptable to the city in
the sum of $1,000.00 conditioned upon the full observance of city
ordinances applicable to such excavation and that said applicant
will indemnify the city for all losse&and damages sustained by
reason of any negligence on the part of the permittee,his agents
or employees while engaged in excavating or any costs sustained
in enforcing the terms of the bond.
Section 6.Restoration of Excavated Area.Whenever such
excavation or removal is completed,such person shall forthwith
restore any street,alley,sidewalk,curb,public park,or public
place to same condition in which it was prior to the excavation.
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May 8---cont
Section 7.Protection of Excavated Area.No person~shall
excavate OT leave.any such excavation without properly barracading
:tae~sameo.a~d.,maintaining q.t:.onight.warning LLgh t.s .thareon ,;-'uponany
pile of earth,plant,stone,.or building materials placed nearby.
Such person shall also indemnify the city for any and all liability
for damages arising out of such excavation removal.
Section 8.
of this Chapter
fine or by both
Penalty.Violation of any of
shall be punishable by 30 days
such fine and imprisonment.
the provisions
in jailor $100.00
Section 9.Severability.If any section,provlslon,or part
of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional
such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole or any section,provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid
or unconstitutional
Section ·10.Effective Dat.e
after its final passage,approval,
law.
This ordinance shall be in effect
and publication as required by
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
put the question on the motion,and the roll being passed,the
following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Stork,Rees,Wilson,Barrett,Hinkson
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Barrett,and seconded by Councilman
Hinkson,that the Ordinance entitled:Ordinance 1,12038--"AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING EXCAVATIONS UPON CITY PROPERTY EXCEPT UPON PERMIT
ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH EXCAVATION"..be now put upon its final
passage and adoption.The Mayor put the question on the final
passage and adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll being called,
the following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to said Ordinance 0
Paul Huscher was instructed to draw up an amendment to the water
ordinance to change the water connection fee from $50.00 to $15.00.
The building code on the height of buildings was discussed and it
was decided to leave the ordinance as is.
Stand by pay at $10.00 per call was discussed for people not employed
by the City and Dave Reed.
Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to pay $10.00 per call for gas emergency
calls by the non-City employed standby people and Dave Reed.City
personnel to be paid regular overtime if called out.Carried 5 to O.
The sidewalk setback on Ashworth Drive was discussed.A property owner
had requested to put in a sidewalk and requested a standard set-
back on Ashworth.The City engineer is to look into this matter and find
out where utilities are along Ashworth for the purpose of setting a
standard setback for sidewalks.
The item of Library help was deleted from the agenda.
Walt Hinkson gave the Utilities report.He reported on the progress
on the pulling of Well 1,12.Delinquent utility accounts were also
discussed.
Roger Buffington reported on the lagoon dredging project and the 2 bids
for doing this work.The City engineer is to look into the aspect of
temporary storage area for a future lagoon cell and report back to the
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at the May 24 meeting.
Merle Rees gave the Public Safety report.
Bob Barrett gave the Fire Department and First Responder report.
Moved by Barrett,second by 1,;Ti1son,to set May 24,1984.at 7:30 p.m ,
for a budget amendment hearing and publish the notice in the Dallas
County News.Carried 5 to O.
A brief discussion was held on the results of the pressure check
at the stop box at 660 Walnut which was OK.
Teh Red Cross swimming lessons at Adel was considered.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett,to proceed with the Red Cross
swimming lessons at Adel.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to expend $2000.00 for fireworks
from Rich Brothers.Carried 4 to l--Rees voting No.
The following resolution was read by the Mayor:
WHEREAS,The Municipal Clerk,oldest of public servants,is the
hub around which revolves efficient and responsive local government;
WHEREAS,as local government has grown in responsibility and
importance through the centuries;so has the commission of the
municipal clerk;
WHEREAS,the Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between
paste,present,and future by preserving records for posterity and
implementing decision of the legislative body,all the time seeking
better and more efficient ways to do these jobs;
WHEREAS,the Municipal Clerk serves a direct link between the
inhabitants of their city and their governments;
WHEREAS,the accurate recording,careful safeguarding,and
prompt retrieval of public records are vital functions,without
which efficient and responsivelocal government could not exist;
WHEREAS,Municipal Clerks follow a mandate to seek better
and more efficient ways to perform those critical responsibilities
in light of the rapid technological advances of today's world;
and
WHEREAS,in keeping with this mandate,Municipal Clerks also
are dedicated to continuous professional education and training
in order to stay abreast of those advances;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE,IOWA,that in recognition of the outstanding and vital
services performed by Municipal Clerks,reflecting their dedication
to public service for the community,the week beginning May 13,1984
is designated "Municipal Clerk's Week".
One application had been received for the vacancy on the Planning
&Zoning Commission.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett,to appoint Ruby Mertes to
the Planning &Zoning Commission for a term of 5 years.Carried
5 to O.
Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator's report.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Rees,to purchase brooms for the street
sweeper for $381.50.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Rees,to have Snyder &Associates reduce
the size of the utility maps for an approximate cost of $300.00
Carried 5 to O.
The Council directed the City Clerk to advertise in the newsletter
for part time summer help.
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May 8---cont
Moved by Wilson,second by Rees,to lift
period and retain as City Administrator.
voting No.
Brian Redshaw's probation
·Carried 4 to I--Stork
Bob Barrett recommended a resolution commending Gordon Christianson,
Joe Stork,and all City employees for:work done toward the bicycle
races.
Moved by Wilson,second by Rees,to adjourn at 12:02 a.m.Carried
5 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
May 24,1984
A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was held on May 24,
1984 and was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Gordon Christianson.
A roll call was taken and all Councilmen were present.
Guests and staff at this meeting were:Remo Nizzi,Fred Marshall,
Dena Forret,Roger Buffington,Brian Redshaw,and Ann Ford.
Remo Nizzi spoke to the Council requesting the September 16 be
designated as Hunger Walk Day.A dinner will be held September 15
at the Methodist Church.A committee meeting will be held June 14,
and Mr Nizzi requested that a member of the Council attend this
meeting.
The Mayor proclaimed September 16 as "Hunger Walk Day".
A public hear~ng on the proposed amendment to the
was held as published in the Dallas County News.
for any questions or objections to the proposal.
FY 83-84 budget
The Mayor asked
None were received.
Merle Rees introduced Resolution No.21.
Moved by Barrett,second by Stork,for the Clerk to read Resolution
No.21.A roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hinkson,Barrett,Wilson,Rees,Stork
None recorded
Motion carried 5 to O.
Resolution No.21
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30,1984 (AS AMENDED LAST ON MARCH 1,1984.)
Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of.Waukee,Iowa:
Section 1.Following notice published May 17,1984 and the public
hearing held May 24,1984,the current budget (as previously amended)
is amended as set out herein and in the detail by fund and activity
that supports this resolution which was considered at that hearing:
REASON:Payment of portion of funding bonds from Debt Service and
increased operating costs for Gas &Water Revenue funds.
Community Human Home &Comm.Policy and
PROGRAM TOTALS:Protection Dev.Environment Administration
13.FROM:
14.TO:
172,300
172,300
32,600
32,600
965,135
1,108,135
40,000
40,000