HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-08-Regular MinutesMarch 11,1986---cont ,',55""
Roger Buffington discussed the Wastewater Plan of Action with
the Council.The plan is due in by May,1986.
Condemnation proceedings were discussed by the Council on 3
different properties.Tom McClure and Tom Tovrea are to look
into these and see if they are nuisances under the Waukee Mun-
icipal Code.
Frank Hoifeldt gave the Public Safety report.
Joe Stork gave the Utilities report.He reported that the Utilities
Committee had met and discussed water rate increases.The proposed
increase of water rates will be discussed at the reg~lar April
meeting.
Brian Redshaw gave the AdministraDor's report.He asked the Council
about Spring Clean Up Day and they decided not to have it.He also
advised the Council that the Styref for crack filling is $1.60 per
gallon for 55 gallon containers.
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to approve the purchase of
20-55 gallon containers of Styref.Carried 5 toO.The also
advised him to sell the Hi-Spec joint sealer that we have on hand
that can no longer be used.
The Council advised Mr.Redshaw to advertise for summer help at
$4"00 per hour.
The Clerk advised the Council of the Animal Rescue League's contract
which will be discussed at the April meeting.
Joe Stork advised the Council of the South Dallas County Landfill
meeting which he had attended earlier in the evening.They have
reached an agreement with United Brick and Tile.The County will
pay costs of improvements.The City will be charged $9000.00 per
year for 10 years which is an increase of $1178.00 per year.This
item will be on the April agenda.
~1ro Redshaw also advised the Council of a letter he had received
from ClRALG regarding the City's participation financially in
reimbursement to the Department of Labor.The Council indicated
that they intended to take no action.
Moved by Tovrea,second by Brown,to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.Carried
5 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
April 8,1986
The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order
on April 8,1986 at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Gordon Christianson.
A roll call was held and all Councilmen were present.
Guests and staff at this meeting were:Mark Currie,Jim Thompson,
Nick Gruber,Bruce Patterson,Steve Spencer,Chet Chedester,Dave
Reed,Walt Hinkson,Roger Buffington,Marc Stiles,Scott Thomas,
Larry:I,Clayton,Jim Broderick,Larry Phillips,Paul Huscher,
Brian Redshaw,Ann Ford,Camille Beveridge,Don Henson,Ronald
Olson,Floyd Rosenkranz and Judy Henson.
The March 11 minutes were corrected to add Triple T Enterprises
in the amount of $80.00 to the approved bill list.
Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to approve the corrected March
11 minutes.Carried 5 to O.
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April 8,1986--cont
Walt Hinkson spoke to the Council regarding storm water drainage
in the ditch south of Highway 6.The City Engineer is to look
into this matter and report back at the next meeting.
Chet Chedester addressed the Council regarding a Farmer's Market.
He advised that the Waukee Businessmen's Association are inter-
ested in overseeing this project.He brought West Des Moines'
ordinance regarding their Farmer's Market.Paul Huscher is to
draw up an amendment to the Peddler's Ordinance to allow for
the Farmer's Market and this item will be taken up at the next
meeting.
Mark Currie of First Insurance discussed FY 86-87 insurance
coverage and premiums with the Council.
Moved by Gruber,second by Bro,vn,to approve Option 3 for $2,000,000
umbrella in the amoutn of $28,185.00.Carried 5 to O.
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Moved by Stork,second by Gruber,to approve a Class C liquor
license for Jumpers 21 Club.Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Gruber,second by Tovrea,to approve the Treasurer's
report.Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to approve the bill present-
ation as follows:
AT &T CS &S
AT &T Info Systems
A &W Electric Cont.
Accurate,Inc.
Baer Ag Supply
Bates &Associates
Bitucote Products
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Carpenter Uniforms
Gordon Christianson
Opal Clark
D C Muffler Shop
Dallas County Implement
Dallas County News
DeCoursey Bus.Systems
Des Moines Asphalt
Des Moines Chrysler
Des Moines Lock
Electronic Engineering
Energy Economics
Farmer's Co-op
Fuller Standard
Paul E Huscher
Rick Huscher
IBM
Iowa Fire Equipment
Iowa Power
Iowa State Industries
K-L Auto Parts
Thomas McClure
National Chemsearch
Northwestern Bell
Olson Bros
R &R Welding
Rapid Business Systems
Snyder &Associates
South Dallas County Landfill
Spry Auto &Narine
Triplett Office Essentials
University Hygienic Lab
Utility Consultants
Waterloo Const.
Waukee Hardware
"liTaukeeMun.Gas
Westpointe Car Wash
Carried 5 to O.
3-10 to 6-10
3-10 to 4-9
4th St fire siren
emploYment apps.etc
60#bluegrass seed
2"couplings
550 gaL Styief
4~1 to 5-1
Phillips jacket"
4-86 salary
"4-86 salary
P-l Fury
JD oil hlters
3~10 to 3-20
5 cs ,of paper
3.38 T cold mix
P-3 Fury repair
PD lock service
pager rental
59 meters rep.
3-86 statement
PD towing
4-86 retainer
legal assist.
4-1 to 6-30-86
fire ext.recharge
2-17 to 3':'17
signage
gas &oil filters
3-86 bldg.permits
Super-scent
3-10 to 4-9
3-86 statement
K oxygen container
15.8 N envelopes
3-1 to 3-31 "
Q3 85-86
FR repairs
letter pads
01 water tests
l1arch 86 tests
rumble strips
3-86 statement
2-18 to 3-18
PD car washes
$4.82
66.12
32.50
38.52
150.00
252.56
880.00
1395.78
56.05
80.00
25.00
40.79
23".86
287.93
244.36
135.20
472.51
65.50
16.80
2949.32
24L92
34.30
250.00
162.00
693.00
23.15
3893.05
180.73
77.82
14.00
77.97
302.27
715.12
10.20
658.73
366.00
1978.44
198.86
15.98
434.00
169.00
750.00
220.26
942.56
50.65
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TOTAL $19,677 .63
April 8,1986---cont
Councilman Hoifeldt introduced an Ordinance entitled:"AN ORDINANCE
TO AlffiNDCHAPTER 501,WAUKEE,llliNICIPALCODE,REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
UPON THE USE OF THE STREETS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,BY ESTABLISHING SPEED
ZONES ON PORTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND ASHWORTH DRIVE WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE".
It was moved by Councilman Stork,and secorided by Councilman
Hoifeldt,that the Ordinance entitled:"AN ORDINANCE TO AlffiNDCHAPTER
501,WAUKEE,MUNICPAL CODE,REGULATION OF TRAFFIC UPON THE USE OF
THE STREETS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,BY ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON PORTIONS
OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND ASHWORTH DRIVE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE"be now read by the City Clerk.The Mayor
put the question on the motion,and the roll being called,the
followsing named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:Stork,Hoifeldt,Gruber,Tovrea,Brown
Nays:None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
AN ORDINANCE TO AlffiNDCHAPTER 501,WAUKEE,MUNICIPAL CODE,REGULATION
OF TRAFFIC UPON THE USE OF THE STREETS OF WAUKEE,IOWA,BY ESTAB-
LISHING SPEED ZONES ON PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND ASHWORTH
DRIVE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 501.9 of Chapter 501 Waukee Municipal
Code,Regulation of Traffic upon the use of the Streets of Waukee,
Iowa,is amended by deleting subparagraph F and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
F.321.277,321.278,321,285 through 321.288,
and 321.294 --reckless driving,drag
racing,speed,control of vehicle and
minimum speed.
(1)Notwithstanding the foregoing provi-
sions,the speed limit on University
Avenue for westbound traffic from the
East City Limits to a point 1600 feet
west of the East City Limits is 55
miles per hour ~nd the speed limit on
University Avenue for westbound traffic
from a point 1600 feet west of the East
Citv Limits west to the east line of
Ash~orth Drive at its intersection with
University Avenue is 45 miles per hour.
(2)The speed limit on Ashworth Drive be-
tween the east line of East Street and
the north line of University Avenue is
35 mph.
Section 3.Effective Date.
after its final passage,approval
law.
This ordinance shall be in effect
and publication as required by
Councilman Gruber introduced an Ordinance entitled:"All ORDINANCE
TO AlffiND CHAPTER 203,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,WATER RATE ORDINANCE.
AN ORDINANCE AlffiNDINGWATER P~TES TO BE CHARGED BY THE WATER WORKS
OPERATED BY THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,AND PROVIDING METHODS OF
ENFORCEMENT".
It was moved by Councilman Hoffeldt,and seconded by Councilman
Brown,that the Ordinance entitled:"AN ORDINANCE TO AlffiNDCHAPTER
203,'HAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,WATER RATE ORDINANCE.AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING WATER RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE ,vATER WORKS OPERATED
BY THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,AND PROVIDING METHODS OF ENFORCElffiNT"
be.now read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the
motion,and the rol~being called,the following named Councilmen
voted:
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Ayes:
Nays:
Brown,Tovrea,Gruber,Hoifeldt,Stork
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 203,HAUKEE l:lUNICIPAL CODE,HATER
RATE ORDINANCE.AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HATER RATES TO BE CHARGED
BY THE HATER HORKS OPERATED BY THE CITY OF HAUKEE,IOWA,AND
PROVIDING METHODS OF ENFORCEMENT"
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City a f Waukee:
203.1
Section 203.2 of Chapter 203 Haukee Municipal
amended by deleting said section and inserting
the following:
Hater Rates.Water shall be furnished
at the following monthly rates per
building within the City limits:
First 3000 gallons or $7.00 per month
lesser amount per month (minimum monthly
bill)
Allover 3000 gallons,$.0020 per gallon
per month
Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in
final passage,approval and publication as
Section 1.
Code,is hereby
in lieu thereof
Section 2.
effect after its
required by law.
Moved by Gruber,second by Tovrea,to adopt amended Depository
Resolution to include Valley National Bank in the amount of
$6000.00.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Gruber,second by Hoifeldt,to approve the agreement
with the Animal Rescue League.Carried 5 to O.
Section 301.8 of the Zoning Ordinance was passed on to the P &Z
for review.
A lengthy discussion was held on the South Dallas County Landfill
and alternate solutions.No action was taken on this item.
Moved by Gruber,second by Tovrea,to approve large meter testing
at the cost of $120,00 per meter.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to set the park opening date
as April 10,1986.Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Brown,to apporve $2000-$2200.00
for fireworks.Carried 5 to O.
Northview Estates was discussed by the Council.Paul Huscher
wrote a letter to Henry Krohn's attorney stating that an agree-
ment would be needed assuring the City that Northview would be
extended to 6th Street before final plat approval would be given.
Street lighting in this area was also discussed.Iowa Power is
to be contacted for a proposal achieving 100'7.of engineer's.
lighting standards.
A city garage sale to dispose of unwanted and unneeded items
was discussed.
Moved by Tovrea,second by Gruber,to have a City garage sale
on May 17,1986 from 9;00 a.m.until 12:00 Noon at the Maint-
enance building.Carried 5 to O.
Brian Redshaw reported on the applications received for part-
time summer help.
Moved by Gruber,second by Tovrea,to authorize the City Clerk
to hire 3 persons for part-time summer help at a rate of $4.00
per hour.-Carried 4 to l--Stork voting No-.
No action was taken on FY 85-86 audit.
April 8,1986---cont
The FY 85-86 Street Program was discussed.The Streets Committee
will meet on April 19,1986 at 8:00 a.m.to go over the streets.
Jerry Brown gave the Parks &Recreation report.
Frank Hoifeldt gave the Public Safety report.
Joe Stork gave the Utilities report.There will be a public
meeting on April 15,1986 at 7:00 p.m.at the Waukee high school
to review and discuss long-range capital improvements.
Brian Redshaw gave the Administrator's report.
Art Killian had requested to pasture sheep again this year on
City owned land south of town.The Council decided they would
not rent pasture ground this year.
Moved by Gruber,second by Brown,to approve Brian Redshaw's
attendance at the IMFOA conference,April 16 through April 18.
Carried 5 to O.
A letter was received from Van Meter Township indicating their
termination for fire protection effective July 1,1986.
Doors for the fire station were discussed.
Moved by Tovrea,second by Hoifeldt,to approve entering into
a contract with Voorhees Design Group on the fire station door.
Motion failed on hhe following vote:
Yes:
No:
Tovrea,Hoifeldt
Stork,Gruber,Brown
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to adjourn at 11:24 p.m.
Carried 5 to O.
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April 29,1986
A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order
at 7:02 p vm ,by Mayor Gordon Christianson.BrianJ.Redshaw was
present and taking minutes.
A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present:
Brown,Tovrea,Hoifeldt and Stork.Absent:Gruber.
Guests and staff at this meeting were:Larry Phillips,Scott Thomas
and Tami Hopper.
Police Chief,Larry Phillips,advised the City Council that Larry
Sadler had resigned his position as police officer effective May
15,1986.He made a recommendation that starting pay be increased
from $14,500.00 to $15,500.00 and that Jim Ash be increased from
$15,400.00 to $16,200.00 and Ken Hopper be increased from $18,000.00
to $18,800.00 effective June 1,1986.The purpose of these raises
would be to maintain the gap between starting officers and experienced
officers.
Hoved by Brown,second by Hoifeldt,to accept the above recommendations
and direct the personnel committee to study the complete City benefit
package after soliciting comments from all employees.
Ayes:Brown,Hoifeldt
Nays:Tovrea,Stork
Motion failed 2 to 2.