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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-28-Special Minutes1243 August l4---cont Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to purchase the safe at the Police Department in the amount of $600.00.Carried 5 to O. The Mayor and Council commended Officers Phillips,Ash and Harney for their investigative work and solving of this break-in. Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator's report. He reported on the street lighting proposal for Waukee Estates Plat #1. Moved by Barrett,second by Hinkson,to locate a street light between Lots 6 and 7 of Waukee Estates Plat #1.Carried 5 to o .. Moved by Rees,second by Barrett;to approve an approximate expenditure of $1,000.00 for bulldozing work on the lagoon dredging project site. Carried 5 to O. The gas leak survey by Utility Consultants was received and presented to the Council. Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to adjourn at 10:43 p.m.Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned . 11 .# ~ My'dr Lgust 28,1984 A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m.on August 28,1984 by Mayor Gordon Christianson. A roll call was held and all Councilmen were present except Howard Wilson. Wayne Erdman represented Norma Franks before the City Council regarding a fencing agreement.He indicated a desire to maintain the west one- half of the fence constructed between the City of Waukee's property and Mrs.Franks'property.Reference to storm sewer water was cited as well. Howard Wilson arrived at 7:10 p.m. The City Council took a short recess to tour the sludge storage 517£ and inspect the new fence.After a tour of the lagoon,the City Council resumed its discussion at 7:45 p.m. Mr.Erdman stated that there was no access to the east end of the fence and Mrs.Franks stated that the City intensified drainage 8 years ago. Moved by Hinkson,second by Wilson,to turn the situation over to the Township Trustees as fenceviewers and pay one-half of the expenses. Carried 5 to O. The City Clerk is to notify Boone Township Trustees of a filing and a decision will be made by letter. Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to approve a payment of $1004.00 to Dick Kneuper for fence building.Carried 5 to O. The gas leaks around the Bros.should be welded. Cedar Falls Construction Drive if it proves to be City were discussed.A saddle used by Olson The Clerk was instructed to rent a saw from for sawing through the concrete on Ashworth cost effective. 244 August 28---cont The items on the agenda regarding parking in alleys and parking on sidewalks was referred to the Public Safety Committee and they will report to the Council on September 11. Parking in the rear of City Hall was discussed. ed to contact Mr.Farnsworth and have him remove parked behind City Hall.Signs are to be posted for City Employees". Junk cars was discussed.The City Attorney explained the Ordinance pertaining to this matter. The Clerk was instruct- the cars which are now stating "Reserved Moved by Hinkson,second by Rees,to hire Norman Brott to do the cleaning at City Hall at a rate of $5.00 per hour.Carried 5 to O. t : Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to approve the attendance of Brian Redshaw to the Iowa League of Municipalities meeti~in Waterloo on September 26,27,and 28.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Stork,second by Hinkson,to approve the expenditure of $400.00 for FY 83-84 to the First Responders as an appreciation gift. Carried 5 to o. A brief discussion was held on consideration of adding to the reward monies for Johnny Gosch and Eugene Martin.No action was taken at this time. Moved by Stork,second by Rees,to adjourn at 9:11 p.m.Carried 5 to O. ~Ptember Ii,1984 The regula meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.on September 11,1984 by Mayor Gordon Christianson. A roll call was held and all Councilmen were present. Guest and staff at this meeting were:Remo Nizzi,Earl Stone,Don&Judy Henson,Ben Phillips,Bob Applegate,Frank Hoifeldt,Tom Darnold, Steve Grubb,11arc Stiles,Luke Gruber,Matt Hanson,Randall Hanson, John Grubb,Terry Jilek,Jim Berner,Dick Applegate,Jim Broderick, Vivian Wilson,Betty Huscher,Paul Huscher,Brian Redshaw,and Ann Ford. Moved by Stork,second by Wilson,to approve the minutes of August 14 and August 28 with correction to August 14 minutes to change vote on traffic light to "Nays:Hinkson and Wilson".Carried 5 to O. Bob Applegate,Fire Chief,spoke with the Council regarding the meeting with the township trustees on the extra money from FY 83-84 budget. The fire department requested this money be rolled over to purchase a tank for the chassis now owned by the fire department.Mr.Applegate had received a bid from Smeal Fire Equipment on a stainless steel tank in the amount of $6300.00.No action was taken at this time on the purchase of a tank. Tom Darnold,representing Snyder &Associates,reported that the construction drawings for Glenview Manor had been approved by Roger Buffington and recommended the Council accept said drawings with changes outlined in Mr.Buffington's letter.A disagreement concerning the construction of sidewalks or a performance bond was discussed. Moved by Hinkson,second by Wilson,that the matter of sidewalks being constructed or a bond posted be settled outside of the Council chambers. Motion carried 3 to 2--Rees and Stork voting No. Construction drawing of Glenview Hanor will be reviewed at a later date.