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The WaukeeCity Council meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M.on MondayMarch 16,1992
by Mayor Floyd Rosenkranz with Bob Barrett taking minutes.
Roll call was taken and the following Councilmenwere present:DonBailey,Ray Clark,Nick
Gruber and Curtis Scott.Frank Duray was absent.
The following staff and guests were present:Brian Redshaw,Paul Huscher,Steve Pierce,
Tim Royer,Dan White,Rick Ross,Louis Baer,Al Scholes,Mark Currie,HannahWeil,Joy
Riggs,Jeff Abbas,Jeff Logsdon,Liz Garst,Mark Casey,Tyler Casey,Oscar Stokka,Frank
Bailey,Dennis McKinney,Ken Moll,Mark Broderick,Brad Lathrop and DonMiller.
Approva1 of 3/2 Minutes.Corrections noted to the printed minutes of the March 2,1992
council meeting were:under FY 92-93 Library Budget include the following omitted motion
"CouncilmanScott moved to publish a library budget of $65,000.00,seconded by Councilman
Bailey.A roll call vote was taken.Ayes:Clark,Scott.Nayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber.
Motion failed 2 to 3.";Hickman Road Trunk sewer for clarification "After thorough discussic
a motion was made by Councilman Duroy,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to authorize the Mayor.-:
to sign the contract with Veenstra &Kirrm,Inc.for extension of a sanitary sewer trunk
line from the lift station East along Highway6 to the entrance to the Midwest Mobile
HomeCourt at an estimated cost of $470,000.00 and to meet informally with affected
property owners and property owners East and South beyond the scope of this project.";
Conmittee Reports.Library -Clark,delete and insert "Library addition plans have been
partially drawn."Movedby Councilman Clark,seconded by CouncilmanBailey,to approve
3/02/92 council minutes as amended.Motion carried 4 to O.
Guests:
Hannah Weil -seventh Street Utilities.Hannahasked for clarification as to utility
rehookup cost responsibility when 7th Street is extended South and the utility hookups to
the Weil's property are moved.It was the consensus of the Council that since the hookup
move is for the benefit and convenience of the City that,in this instance,the City shall
bear the costs involved.
Jeff Logsdon -Highway 6 Bike Trail.Jeff has been asked by DOTto work with local
governments on the location of the bike trail along Highway6.Jeff asked for the City's
recommendationfor location of the trial to take back to DOT.After much discussion of
various route alternatives,the impact on existing businesses,and the property owners
safety and convenience of the trail users,and the safety and convenience of the highway
users,it was movedby Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Clark,to recommendto
DOT the following bike/recreation trail route thru Waukeeincorporating hexad directional
modifications:beginning at the present trail.termination point at the West edge of Waukee
North along R22 to North boundary of Industrial Park,East to Sixth Street (extended),
South to existing City utility easement,East to Fourth Street (extended),South to _
Highway6,East along Highway6.A roll call vote was taken.Ayes:Bailey,Clark,Gruber
and Scott.Nayes:none recorded.Absent:Duray.Motion carried 4 to O.
Mark CUrrie -FY 92-93 Insurance.Mark eu=ie of Insurance Associates of Iowa,Inc.reviewed
City insurance coverages and proposed certain benefical changes.Movedby Councilman
Gruber,seconded by Councilman Clark,to approve the insurance proposal presented with an
lCAP coverage limit of $5,000,000.00 at an annual cost of $30,692.00.A roll call vote
was taken.Ayes:Bailey,Clark,Gruber,Scott.Nayes:none recorded.Absent:Duroy.
Motion ca=ied 4 to O.
Frank Bailey -Building Code Inspections.DonBailey introduced t:he concept:of hiring
-local people to do plumbing,electrial,mechanical and building inspections instead of
contracting with an outside firm to perform the inspections.After discussing the pros
arrio:us of both concepts it was determined that the most efficient and cost effective choice
for the City at this time would be to contract with an inspection firm until such time as
inspection demands and fee income would support the additional staff person.It is the
goal of the Council to select a building inspector by 4/20/92 and to begin improving
building codes.
Bill Presentation.Movedby CouncilmanBailey,seconded by Councilman Scott,to approve
payment of bills as presented in the amount of $39,745.69.Motion carried 4 to O.
ABCELECTRICINC OF DM
ALLERIS AUTOUPHOLSTERY
ARATEX SERVICES,INC.
BANKERSTRUSTCCMPANY
BANKERSLEASING
BATES&ASSOCIATES,INC.
BORDER'SBOOKSHOP
BRClrJNSUPPLYCO.INC.
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO.
CASE POWER&EQUIPMENT
CLASSICFLORAL&GIFTS
DALLASCOUNTYRECORDER
DAWSON
DESMOINESSTAMPMFG.CO.
ELECTRONICENGINEERING
EQUIMETER,INC.
$1.561.67
70.00
22.05
750.00
57.06
31.92
49.13
714.90
354.50
257.71
80.91
70.00
26.37
31.80
50.10
5;193:15L
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FARMER'S CO-OP ELEVAIDR 1,108.59
FINDLAY,B.DIANE 3.69
FRIENDS OF WAUKEELIBRARY 110.00
GAS PRODUCT SALES 841.71
HALLETT CONSTRUCTION CO.24.86
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL INC 164.35
HERMANM.BROVN COMPANY 494.17
HINES PRODUCTS CORP.210.00
PAUL E.HUSCHER 798.00
PAUL R.HUSCHER 1,106.00
I.C.M.A.42.50
INDEPENDENT SALT CCMPANY 788.02
INGRAM DISTRIBUTION GROUP INV.304.14
IA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 41.00
IA PAINT 29.30
IA PIPELINE ASSOCIATE 4,893.50
IA POWER 1,552.57
IA STATE UNIVERSITY 156.00
J.P.COOKE CO.55.60
JONES,HARRY N.100.00
LIND M.MACK 7.28
MENARDS 145.95
MID-LAND EQUIPMENT CO.2,777.78
MIDWEST PRINTING SERVICES MAGNETS 797.50
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY 1,249.15
NACMIONA UNIT,INC.75.00
NEWMANTRAFFIC SIGNS 250.00
OLSON BODY &PAINT 169.00
OLSON BROTHERS 753.99
ORKIN PEST CONTROL 25.00
PAYLESS CASHWAYS,INC.996.92
PRECISION CCMPUTER 715.00
QUALITY FORD OFW.D.M.12.60
R &R WELDING SUPPLY CO.42.00
R-WAY CONCRETE 755.00
RADIO SHACK 16.30
ROCKFORD-ECLIPSE 1,045.38
SMEAL FIRE EQUHMENT 328.85
STOREY-KENWORTHY 425.38
TOYNE's IA FIRE TRK SER.548.50
US POSTAL SERVICE 29.00
U S WEST CCMMUNICATIONS 53.51
UTILITY CONSULTANTS 200.00
VEENSTRA &KIMM,INC.5,066.20
W.W.GRAINGER,INC.428.41
WASHPOINTE AUTCJiVASH 51.90
WASTE MANAGEMENTOF IOWA 7.00
WATER PRODUCTS CCMPANY 161.92
WAUKEEELECTRONICS 16.49
WAUKEEHARDWARE 235.60
WAUKEEMUNICIPAL GAS 95.38
WITYK,DEBRA 110.00
WORKINGMOTHER 7.97
'"i FY 92-93 Budget Hearing.Motion b
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unCilman Clar~,seconded by COouncilman Scott,to
C,approve a resolution adopting FY 2-budget totallng $2,235,246.0 with a property tax
\levy rate of $10,87508 per $1000 valuation and an agricultural land tax levy rate of
$3.00375 per $1000 valuation as published in the Dallas County News.A roll call vote
was taken.Ayes:Bailey,Clark,Gruber,Scott.Nayes:None recorded.Absent:Duray.
Motion ca=ied 4 to O.
Xenia Rural Water Agreement.Dan Miller,of Xenia Rural Water District,discussed status
of talks between his finn and Waukee.Steve Pierce showed the Council a proposed service
boundary between Xenia and Waukee.The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 to continue
work on an agreement that will be brought back to the Council.
Councilman Duroy arrived at 9:20 P.M.
Brad Lathrop's Easement.Brad presented an ingress/egress easement to his property and
informed the Council that he would have the two missing signatures tomorrow and would
file the easement with the County.Paul Huscher recomnended that after the easements
were properly filed with the County that the City issue a building permit to Brad.
Waukee Developnent Corporation.Councilman Clark informed the Council of a local effort
to organize a non-profit Waukee Development Corporation.Motion by Councilman Duray,
seconded by Councilman Gruber,to pass a resolution of support for a Waukee Development
Corporation.Motion ca=ied 5 to O.
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Proposed FY91-92Budget 1IIrendment.A budqet;hearing was set for April 20,1992 to amend
Parks and Fire Department budgets.
Pay Estllnate N:>.6-Kenko.Motion by CouncilmanBailey,seconded by Councilman Gruber,
to approve payment of pay estimate #6 to Kenko in the arrount of $41,733.81.Motion
carried 5 to O.
IGIC Settlement.Motion by CouncilmanBailey,seconded by Councilman Clark,to authorize
Brian to send letter to Northern Natural Gas Companyand upon acceptance of settlement
proposal to remit payment of $8,165.28 in settlement of dispute.Motion carraed 4 to 0
with CouncilmanDuray abstaining.
Scouting For Food Proclamation.Mayor Rosenkranz issued the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,Hunger remains a pervasive intrusion on the
quality of life for millions of Americans;
and,-
WHEREAS,An estimated one of every five children is un-
able to maintain a minimally adequate diet,and
requests for emergency food nationally have in-
creased almost 40 percent in a 2-year period;
and,
WHEREAS,Hunger is a problem we can do something about by
working together;and,
WHEREAS,The Boy Scouts of America has an enviable repu-
tation in conducting quality "GoodTurns"demon-
strating concern for fellow mankind and the im-
portant role volunteers,both youth and adult,
have in our community;and,
WHEREAS,The Boy Scouts of America will coordinate with
other groups to conduct a SCOUTINGFORFOOD
National GoodTurn March 14 and 21 in this com-
munity and throughout the country in a posi-
tive example of it's long-standing commitment
to serve and of direct benefit to the less
fortunate amongus.
NOW,THEREFDRE,I,Floyd W.Rosenkranz,Mayor of the City of
Waukee,Iowa of Waukee,do hereby proclaim
March 14-21,1992 as:
SCOUTINGFORFOODGOODWRN WEEK
In the City of Waukeeand urge the citizens
of Waukeeto join with me in expressing the
gratitude of an appreciative communityand ask
contributions be made to this worthwhile en-
deavor.
IN WITNESSWHEREOF,I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Waukee,Iowa,to be affixed,this
16th day of March,in the year of our Lord,
Nineteen HundnedNinety-two.
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Prairie Meadows Resolution.Motion by Councilman Clark,seconded by CouncilmanDuroy,to
approve a resolution supporting legislation to allow casino gaming at Prairie Meadows.A
roll call vote was taken.Ayes:None recorded.Nayes:Bailey,Clark,Duroy,Gruber,Scott.
Motion failed 0 to 5.
Municipal Clerks'Institute July 6,1992.
CouncilmanDuray,to authorize Bob Ba=ett
in Ames.Motion ca=ied 5 to O.
Announcementof Citizen of the Year Award.Mayor Rosenkranz announced that Jim Schwab
would be the recipient of this years WaukeeCitizen of the Year Award.Presentation to
the family will be March 23rd at 7:00 P.M.at the library.
Maintenance ~t Cbncrete Bid.One bid was received to install a concrete floor
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by
to attend Municipal Clerks'Institute July 6-10,1992
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in the new maintenance building.The Council delayed taking any action until additional
bids are received.
Street Cleaning Bids.One bid was received to clean city streets.The Council delayed
taking any action until additional bids are received.
WaukeeBusiness Association Items.CouncilmanClark reported that the Classic Bike
Festival on May2 &3 would begin in Waukeewith a pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 11:30 A.M.
Saturday May2 sponsored by the WaukeeBusiness Association.
Public safety Report.CouncilmanGruber reported that surroundtnq corrmunities are
implementing a system of requiring a secure lock box on the outside of commerical building
with fire departments,first responders and police having access.Inside the box would
be keys to the building and also information about location of dangerous materials.
Additional research is being conducted about the benefits of such a system.Nick also
asked about the lack of sidewalks along Laurel in Mary Ann Estates.City Staff will
research.
1\dministrator's Report.Brian asked the Council to review the list of residents that are
not utility customers and to make any additions and corrections.
The Personnel Committeemet and completed Tim Royer's annual review and also reviewed
3 other employees.The Personnel Committeerecommendedthat Tim Royer be made a permanent
full-time employee.Movedby CouncilmanDuray,seconded by CouncilmanGruber,to place
Tim Royer on pennanent full-time status with next pay review to be July 1,1992.A roll
call vote was taken.Ayes:Bailey,Clark,Duray,Gruber,Scott.Nayes:none recorded.
Motion carried 5 to O.
The playground equipment model will be taken to the next Southfork Association
Meeting and volunteers will be sought for construction help.
lIdjournment.Motion by CouncilmanGruber,seconded by CouncilmanScott,to adjourn.
Motion ca=ied 5 to O.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
YOR
The WaukeeCity Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.on MondayApril 6,1992 by
MayorPro-tem DonBailey with Bob Barrett taking minutes.
Roll Call was taken and the following Councilmenwere present:DonBailey,Ray Clark and
Nick Gruber.MayorRosenkranz,Councilm~nFrank Duray and Curtis Scott were absent.
The following staff and guests were present:Eric Sheldahl,Louis Baer,Luke Gruber,Joy
Riggs,Jeff Abbas,Ben Phillips,Jack Inman,Gary Smith,Mark Broderick,Helen Lockwood,
Steve Pierce,Bob Underberg,Brad Lathrop,DonWhite,Tim Royer,Paul Huscher,Harry Jones,
John Olsasky,Brian Redshawand James Schlatter.
Approval of 3/16 Minutes.Movedby CouncilmanClark,seconded by CouncilmanGruber to
approve minutes of the March 16,1992 Council Meeting as printed.Motion ca=ied 3 to O.
Guests:Chet Chedester -State &Federal Grants.Chet asked whyWaukeehadn't filed applications
for State or Federal grants or low interest loans sinFe 1987.Chet has a list of finns
that assist in filing applications and he will provide the list to Brian.Brian said that
in the past Waukeedid work with a firm to complete an application and that he has completed
an application himself and that in both cases the applications were rejected because of
high per capita income in Waukeeand Dallas County.
Councilmancurtis Scott arrived at 7:16 P.M.
Chet Chedester -Fanners Market.Chet reported on last year's Farmers Market and made
recommendationsfor improvements.Movedby CouncilmanGruber,seconded by CouncilmanClark
to allow a Fanner's Market from June 6 thru October 31st each Saturday morning from 7:00 A.M.
to Noonpermitting sales of garden produce,baked goods and crafts.Motion carried 4 to O.
Eric Sheldahl -senior Citizen Housing Project.Mr.Sheldahl reviewed his proposed senior
citizen housing project and answered council questions.Motion by CouncilmanGruber,seconded
by CouncilmanClark,to send proposal to Planning &Zoning.Motion ca=ied 4 to O.
Bill Presentation.Motion by CouncilmanScott,seconded by CouncilmanGruber to approve
payment of bills as presented in the amount of $53,605.70.Motion carr-ted 4 to O.
A.Y.MCDONALDSUPPLY
ARATEXSERVICES,INC.
s 503.30
22.05