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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.
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April l6---cont
The Council heard from Officer Ken Hopper regarding 40%monetary
funding for further schooling 0
Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to fund 40%for further schooling
for Ken Hopper with a 3 year letter of obligation,Carried 5 to O.
Merle Rees spoke to the Council about the purchase of a new John
Deere 24 hpo mower.A demonstration will be set up this week.
The water shed and run-off of Mary Ann Estates Plat No.2 was
discussed.The City Engineer advised the Council that the County
storm sewer drained a 160 acre area bounded by Highway 6 on the
north,East Street on the east,and the railroad tracks to the
south.Plat No.2 would add 21 acres of street drainage although
the tile is presently draining the same area.
Jim Broderick indicated his conern that the added storm water
may damage his pond's dam.
The water plant and its electrical controls were discussed by the
City Council.No action was taken on this item pending receipt
of the water study.
Walt Hinkson spoke to the City Council regarding the hiring of a
working foreman for the maintenance department 0 He indicated that
this individual should have an overall public works knowledge.
No action was taken on this item.
Moved by Stork,second by Rees,to adjourn at 9:56 p.m.Carried
5 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
The 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 all Councilmen were present.
Guests and staff at this meeting were:Jack Inman,Bill Inman,Ken
Hopper,Larry Clayton,Jim Broderick,Roger Buffington,and Brian
Redshaw.
Moved by Gruber,second by Barrett,to approve the final plat of
Mary Ann Estates Plat No.l.subject to receipt of a maintenance bond
for the sidewalks.Carried 4 to O--Rees abstaining.
Moved by Hinkson,second by Gruber,to move ahead on the 12"water
main and finance it with General Obligation bonds.Carried 5 to O.
The Council directed the C~ty Engineer to draw up plans and specif-
ications for the project,and the City Clerk was directed to contact
bond counsel regarding the issuance of $50,000.00 in General Obligation
bonds at an approximate cost of $600.000
Mayor Christianson advised the Council that he would be vetoing the
resolution approving additional schooling for Ken Hopper.The
resolution was passed on April 16,1985.
Ken Hopper requested reconsideration of the April 16 vote.
Moved by Stork,second by Barrett,to override the Mayor's veto.A
roll call vote was as f o Ll.ows :
Ayes:
Nays:
Gruber,Barrett,Stork
Hinkson,Rees