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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-09-Regular Minutes,273 March 12,1985---cont The meeting of the South Dallas County Landfill,scheduled for February 28,had been postponed because of a lack of quorum,there-~ fore,there was no report.Contact had been made with Madison County on their landfill operation and a letter was received from them. Moved by Hinkson,second by Stork,to approve the street lighting proposal for Glenview Manor.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Gruber,second by Hinkson,to accept Richard Harney's resignation effective March 12,1985,Carried 5 to o. Walt Hinkson gave the Public Safety report. Merle Rees gave the Utilities report. Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator"s report.Placement of a cattle gate at the lagoon was brought up.It was the Council's consensus to put up this type of gate. Walt Hinkson spoke to the Council regarding the grazing of sheep on the south lagoon property.A private party had indicated an interest in renting this property. l10ved by Stork,second by Gruber,to adjourn at 11:10 p.m.Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. /' April 9,1985 The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Gorddn Christianson. A roll call was taken and the following Councilmen were present: Barrett,Rees,Stork.Absent:Gruber and Hinkson. Guests and staff at this meeting were:Mark Currie,Nick Gruber, Frank Hoife1dt,Roger Buffington,Brian Redshaw,Heather George,Dave Wilkins,Lee Carpenter,Keith Westbrook,Ben Phillips,l1arc Stiles, Bill Inman,Don Henson,Greg Ruble,Ken Hopper,Jim Broderick,Jim Higgs,Larry Phillips,and Ann Fordo Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to approve the minutes of March 12,1985.Carried 3 to O. Mark Currie of First Insurance presented insurance premium quotes for FY 85-86 in the amount of $i7,924000. Walt Hinkson arrived at 7:43 p.m. Moved by Stork,second by Rees,to accept the bid of First Insurance in the amount of $17,924.00 for FY 85-86 insurance coverage.Carried 4 to o. Heather George appeared before the Council requesting approval for a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit for Jumpers 21 Club located at 400-6th Street. Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to approve a Class C liquor license and cigarette permit for Jumpers 21 Club.Carried 4 to O. Bill Inman spoke to the Council regarding final plat approval for Mary Ann Estates Plat #1.Paul Huscher advised the City Council that some documents had not been received for this final plat. Moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett,to delay action on final olat 274 April 9---cont approval for Mary Ann Estates Plat #1 in order to follow the correct procedures on approval of plats,Carried 3 to l--Rees abstaining. Roger Buffington advised the Council of PAWWM's denial of construct- ion plans for water mains in Mary Ann Estates and Jim Broderick spoke to the City Counicl regarding the storm sewer. Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to approve the Treasurer's report. Carried 4 to O. Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to apTJTove the bill presentation as follows: ASTM AT &T CS &S A T &T Info Systems Blue Cross/Blue Shield CSI Casey's General Store Continental Research Corrigan Insurance PHACC Pallas County News Pallas County Sheriff Des Moines Chrysler Des Moines Register Electronic Engineering Energy Economiss Environmental Testing Farmer's Co-op Grimes Asphalt Harvey's Uptown DX IBM Cornoration Iowa Geological Survey Iowa Power Iowa State Industries John's Auto Service Harry N Jones Law Enforcement Equipment Martin Marietta Matt Parrott &Sons Midwestern Electronics Mobile Auto Electric Municipal Supply Northwestern Bell Mary Ockerman Olson Brothers R &R Welding Supply Radio Shack Sande Lumber Sears Roebuck &Co Snyder &Associates South Dallas Co.Landfill Syflo Company Triplett Office Essentials Waukee Hardware Waukee Municipal Gas Wayne Dennis Supply West Pointe Car Wash Carried 4 to 0 Plastic pipe manual 3-10 to 6-10-85 3-10 to 4-9-85 4-1 to 5-1-85 assistance/ribbons PD batteries degreaser,Super QX WjC audit FR training pUblications service P-l brakes PD ads radio repair meter repair Feb/Mar .,85 Har '85 statement 3 ton cold mix P-3 repair 4-1 to 6-30-85 topographic map 2-21 to 3-22-85 NP signs FR tows emergency phone SL-20 light 13"cl roads tone daily cash sheets PD radio repair 100 amp alternator water meters 3-10 to 4-9-85 CPR recertification Mar '85 statement .WS acetylene transcribing system 10-(2 X 10 X 8) FR tool set 3-1 to 3-24-85 3-31-85 FD air fills supplies misc supplies 2-22 to 3-20-85 leak detector PD washes $9.50 4.82 53.41 1202.31 77 .40 3.20 210.48 533.00 561.00 390.74 7.00 83.65 58.90 60.00 700.82 279.00 355.45 112.50 25.30 636.00 3.40 4167.38 26.48 88.50 14.43 370.60 257.09 67.31 38.40 50.00 332.25 322.28 9.00 116.43 35.59 162.33 80.40 88.00 1454.00 1728.44 67.50 98.42 340.83 587.97 11.68 28.50 Total $15,911.69 Nick Gruber of the First Responders reported that Walnut and Van Meter Townships turned down the request for a replacement van and that nothing had been decided,as yet,by Boone Township.The Council directed Brian Redshaw to write a letter to the Fire Chief and Captain of the First Responders directing them to work out an agreement on distribution of equipment on vehicles. 275 April 9,1985---cont Building permit and sewer hookup fees were discussed.Building permits are to remain the same.Paul Huscher will draw up ordinances allowing the establishment of .water and sewer hookup fees. The hearing for the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was held as published.The Nayor asked for questions or comments. The Council heard from Jim in C-l and C-2 dis tric ts , heard. Higgs regarding use of same businesses No other questions or comments were Councilman Rees introducted an Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No. 2049--AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 301,WAUKEE,lIDNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,I01,A,TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUSION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AND NURSERY SCHOOLS,AND ALSO TO PROVIDE FOR NURSING HOMES AND RETIREMENT HOMES IN C-l DISTRICT". It was moved by Councilman Barrett,and seconded by Councilman Stork,that the Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No..2049--AN ORDINACE TO AMEND CHAPTER 301,WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE,ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUSION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AND NURSERY SCHOOLS,AND ALSO TO PROVIbE FOR NURSING HOliES AND RETIREMENT HOMES IN C-l DISTRICT"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:Hinkson,Barrett,Rees,Stork Nays:None recorded Absent:Gruber Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion dulv carried. ORDINANCE NO,2049 AN ORDINANCE TO A1'iENDCHAPTER 301,WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUSION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AND NURSERY SCHOOLS,AND ALSO TO PRIVDE FOR NURSING HOMES AND RETIREMENT HOliES IN C-1 DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1.Section 301,16A (5)of Chapter 301 Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa, is hereby amended by adding thereto subsections (ccc)"Child care centers and nursery schools'.and (ddd)"Nursing Homes and Retirement Homes". 301.16A (5)(ccc)Child care centers and nursery schools. (ddd)Nursing Homes and Retirement Homes 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 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 take 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:Stork,Rees,Barrett,Hinkson Nays;None recorded Absent:Gruber Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion.duly carried. 276 April 9,1985---cont It was moved by Councilman Rees,and seconded by Councilman Barrett,that the Ordinance entitled:"Ordinance No.2049-- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 301,WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUSION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AND NURSERY SCHOOLS,AND ALSO TO PROVIDE FOR NURSING HOMES AND RETIREMENT H011ES IN C-l DISTRICT"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:Stork,Rees,Barrett,Hinkson Nays;None recorded Absent:Gruber \Vhereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,and signed his approval to said Ordinance. Questions regarding satellite dishes were asked of Paul Huscher. Larry Phillips,Police Chief,advised the Council of testing procedures and the Public Safety Committees recommendation of Dwight Winters. Moved by Hinkson, officer effective 1 year probation. second by Rees,to hire Dwight Winter as police April 15,1985 at $13,500.00 per year with a Carried 3 to l--Stork voting No. Ken Hopper spoke to the Council regarding monetary help with his further schooling.No action was taken at this time. Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to approve Bob Applegate as Fire Chief.Carried 4 to O. Moved by Hinkson,second by Stork,to open Park Road on April 11, 1985.Carried 4 to O. The Mayor read the following proclamations and statement: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS,the national Camp Fire organization will be celebrating its 75th birthday on March 17,1985 and; WHEREAS,Camp Fire has chosen to commemorate this significant anniversay in a nationwide celebration of friendship,and; WHEREAS,Camp Fire councils offer our young people opportunities to develop important friendships through informal educational programs for youth to age twenty-one;and WHEREAS,as a friend of its community,Camp Fire is concerned with preserving the environment,adopting to social change and the application of democratic standards,as well as a special concern for stimulating and guiding young people;and WHEREAS,in Camp Fire,recognition of accomplishments is combined with the encouragement to use developing skills to carry out that spirit of friendship in service to others in the community;and WHEREAS,Camp Fire is commended for the opportunities for friend- ship its programs offer young people in the City of Waukee and throughout the nation,and for the many services these young people perform for their communities as Camp Fire members; NOW,THEREFORE,I,Gordon Christianson,Mayor of the City of Waukee, do hereby proclaim March 17 to March 23,1985 to be CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK and March 23,1985,to be CAMP FIRE FRIENDSHIP DAY in the City of Waukee, IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand cause the Great Seal of the City of Waukee to be affixed at the City Hall this 20th day of March,in the year of our Lord one thousand nine tJ77 April 9,1985---cont hundred and eighty-five. PROCLAMATION ~~EREAS,On Wednesday,May 22,1985,the Waukee Lions Club will sponsor the Roller Brothers Circus in Waukee for a 5:30 p.m.and 8:00 p.m.performance;and WHEREAS,to the best of our knowledge there has not been a circus held in Waukee for approximately 20 years;and WHEREAS,we are sure the citizens of Waukee and the surrounding area,both the young and those young at heart,will benefit from the opportunity to witness a performance of a 3 ring circus with 20 species of animals on display;and WHEREAS,any proceeds derived from this sponsorship will be used by the Waukee Lions Club in their scholorship fund,or to assist in the completion of the lighting of the tennis courts and other worthwhile community activities;and WHEREAS,it has been perceived in some quarters there is a real danger of the Citcus being lost to Adel or Ortonville,and wishing to avoid this catastrophe! NOW,THEREFORE,I,Gordon Christianson,Mayor of the City of Waukee,in cooperation with the Waukee Lions Club,hereby proclaim Wednesday,May 22,1985 as CIRCUS DAY IN WAUKEE and call upon our citizens to support this worthwhile endeavor. STATEMENT As Mayor of the City of Waukee and on behalf of the City Council, I would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Coach Paul Bullock and the Waukee Warriorettes basketball team for placing 3rd in the State of Iowa 6 on 6 basketball tournament. We are tremendously proud of these girls,In this time of economic depression and unrest,the sun shine through with the hope of our youth.. Gordon Christianson requested the Council's approval for a business sign at Highway 6 and 6th Street to be supplied by the D.O.T.The Council had no objections to this sign.' Since a letter was received from D.D.T.regarding the 55 mph speed limit on University,it was requested that the 55 mph be continued on into the City limits from the east to the intersection of Ashworth and University.Paul Huscher advised that the approval of the D.O.T. would be required on this move.It was the Council's consensus to send a proposed Ordinance for the D.O.T.'s approval for this change. Part-time summer help was discussed.The Council decided to advertise for part-time summer help in the newsletter at a salary of $3.50 per hour. An electric line to the girls softball field was discussed. Moved by Hinkson,second by Stork,to have Iowa Power set a pole and transformer for the girls softball field.Carried 4 to O. The purchase of pas tic gas pipe was discussed. Moved by Rees,second by Barrett,to approve the purchase of plastic gas pipe from Bates and Associates in the amount of $11,246.54. Carried 4 to O. After further discussion and consideration of the electric line to the girls softball field,it was moved by Hinkson,second by Barrett, to recind the motion of having Iowa Power set a pole and transformer. Carried 3 to O--Rees abstaining. -----~-----~-~--,--~--~.-.---------~~------ 278 April 9,1985---cont Moved by Hinkson,second by Stork,to have the City maintenance crew run underground line from the maintenance shed to the girls softball field.Carried 3 to O--Rees abstaining. Moved by Stork,second by Rees,to approve the purchase of 20 rebuilt gas meters at a cost of $55.00 each.Carried 4 to O. Merle Rees gave the Utilities report. No police report was available. Gordon Christianson gave the Mayor's report.Brian Redshaw was directed to contact the Dallas County Sanitarian about the property at 6th &Cherry. The Council agreed to start procedures on condemning the house at the northeast corner of 6th &Laurel, Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator "s report. A letter was received from Opal Clark requesting a pay increase to $35.00 per month.No action was taken. Gordon Christianson distributed the Community Fact File for the Council's inspection. Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to adjourn at 12:02 a.m.Carried 4 to O. Meeting adjourned. April 16,1985 A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Gordon Christianson. A roll call was taken and the following City Councilmen were present:Gruber,Hinkson,Barrett,Rees,and Stork. Brian J.Redshaw was present and taking minutes.The following guests and staff were also present:Jim Broderick,Phil Broderick, Remo Nizzi,Gary McNichol,s ,.-Jan Ward,Don Henson,Roger Buffington, Nick Gruber,Ken Hopper,Paul Huscher,and Jack Inman. Nick Gruber,Captain of the First Responders,i,ndicated that the equipment has been removed fro~the First Responder van and placed on the fire station :(loor.It was reported that Boone Township Trustees had refused to participate in the purchase of the pro- posed new van. The 1985 Street Project was discussed.Joe Stork,Chairman of the Streets Committee,indicated that he would be meeting with Roger Anderson next week to go over the streets and corne up with a proposal for the May 14 regular meeting. Final approval for Mary Ann Estates Plat No.1 was delayed pending receipt of the proper forms. A 12"water main from 4th and Ashworth to Laurel St.was discussed and various options of financing were noted.This subject will be discussed at the next special meeting on April 24,1985.This project would provide 640 g.p.m.capacity for fire hydrants in Mary Ann Estates Plat No.2. Letter of credit for new utility customers were discussed, Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to maintain the present policy of accepting letters of credit.Carried 3 to 2--Hinkson and Rees voting No.