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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-02-Special Minutes38 December 23---cont Walt Hinkson reported on the Public Safety Committee's recommend- ation to hire Larry Sadler as police officer. Moved by Gruber,second by Barrett,to hire Larry Sadler as police officer.Carried 4 toO. The checking accounts with Brenton Bank was discussed.Gordon Christianson reported on the meeting with Chet Chedester.Mr. Chedester explained the bank's position and stated that the City would be allowed 2 free checking accounts.No action was taken. Brian Redshaw was directed to check with other banks and weigh the pros and cons of going out of town for the banking. Northern Natural Gas Co.is requesting automatic electronic withdrawals for their payments.The Council was not agreeable with this.Walt Hinkson explained that the other alternative would be wiring payments.The Council felt this would be the best way to go. A lengthy discussion was held on sidewalk shoveling.Questions were fielded from guests present.No action was taken. Moved by Barrett,second by Gruber,to adjourn at 8:35p.m.Carried4toO. Meeting adj ourned. January 2,1986 A special organizational meeting of the ,~aukee City Council was held on January 2,1986 with Mayor Christianson presiding.The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m. A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present: Brown,Tovrea,Gruber,Hoifeldt and Stork. The following guests and staff were also present:Brian J.Redshaw, Darwin Chapman,Larry Phillips,Ken Hopper,and Remo Nizzi. Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to approve the minutes of December 10 and 23 as presented.Carried 5 toO. Mayor Christianson appointed Tovrea,Hoifeldt,and Stork to a 5 and 10 year Capital Improvements Committee. The Mayor publicly thanked the Lions Club for their help in distrib- uting potatoes to the needy.He also thanked the Fire Department and Larry Phillips.~ Moved by Stork,second by Tovrea,to appoint Brenton State Bank as offical depository and Raccoon Valley State Bank as alternate. Carried 5 toO. Moved by Stork,second by Hoifeldt,to appoint the Dallas County News as official publication and the Des Moines Register as alter- nate.Carried 5 toO. Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to appoint Paul E Huscher as City Attorney at a retainer of $250.00 per month.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to appoint Snyder &Associates as City Engineer at a retainer of $150.00 per month.Carried 5 to O. Committee assignments were discussed. The Mayor appointed Larry Phillips as Police Chief. Moved by Gruber,second by Brown,to confirm appointment of Police Chief.Carried 5 toO. January 2,1985---cont Hoved by Hoifeldt,<1econd by Tovrea,to reappoint all City employee<1 at their pre<1ent <1alary level<1.Carried 5 to O. The Hayor reque<1ted the City Attorney to revi<1e Section 111.7 to rai<1e the City Clerk'<1 purcha<1ing authority from $200.00 to $500.00. Thi<1 amending ordinance will be presented at the January 14,1986 regular meeting. Hoved by Gruber,second by Hoifeldt,to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.Carried 5 to O. Heeting adjourned. .~. 14,1986 The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Hayor Gordon Chri<1tian<1on.on January 14,1986. A roll call was held and the following Councilmen were present: Brown,Tovrea,Gruber,Hoifeldt and Stork. Gue<1ta and staff at thi<1 meeting were:Dick Anplegate,Howard Wil<1on,Vivian Wilson,Denni<1 Hanes,Betty Huscher,Paul Huscher, Brian Redshaw,Ann Ford,Ben Phillip<1,Larry Phillip<1,Al Grier, Philanna Grier,Nick Gruber,Merle Rees,Remo Nizzi,Floyd Rosen- kranz,Harc Stiles,Curt Burger,Roger Buffington,Larry Clayton, Steve Manning,Scott Thomas,Walt Hinkson,Terry Jilek,Bob McKinney, Shieli Johnson,Judy Boston,Bob Barrett,Hark Casey and Jim Broderick. "Moved by Stork,second by Gruber,to approve the minutes of January 2,1986.Carried 5 to O. Larry Clayton questioned the wording of Chapter 202.2 of the Waukee Municipal Code and suggested that the wording be changed to reflect what happens to rates if Northern Natural Gas decreases its prices. He also questioned the tax abatement ordinance in reference to industrial businesses.He felt the luring of commercial business to Waukee wo u Ld be more viable. Cris Burger asked the Council to pass an ordinance to make Waukee a 'Nuclear Free Zone'.Paul Huscher was directed to draw un an ordinace to be presented at the next regular meeting. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the intersection of University and Ashworth where a fatal traffic accident occured on January 6,1986.Frank Hoifeldt reported on the Public Safety Committee's recommendation which is to install a stop sign with flashers on University for west bound traffic and control flashers "over the intersection with red for east-west traffic and yellow for north-south traffic.C01TIffientsand questions were heard from guests. The Council determined they want a 4 way stop with flashers,speed bumps,and a possibility of reducing the speed to 45 mph from the City limits. Moved by Gruber,second by Tovrea,to take the recommendation of the 4 way stop with flashers to the County Supervisors.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Gruber,second by Brown,to approve the Treasurer's report. Carried 5 to O. Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Stork,to approve the following bill presentation: