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The special meeting of the WaukeeCity Council was called to order on April 1,1993 at
7:00 P.M.by MayorFloyd W.Rosenkranz.Brian J.Redshaw was present and taking
minutes.
A roll call was taken and the following namedCouncilmenwere present:Bailey,Clark,
and Gruber.Absent:Duroyand Scott.
The following guests and staff were also present:Paul E.Huscher,John Kursitus,Harry
Jones,Scott Thomas,Larry Phillips and Ann Ford.
Developers Agreement.The City Council held an informal discussion about a general
developnent policy and about specific requirements for HickmanWest Industrial Park.
Brian Redshawwas directed to invite Joe Brick to the April 6th meeting and relay the
following information requirements:
1.Proof of Financing
2.Sale of Land Contracts
3.CommittmentLetters from Banks
4.MinimumAssessment Agreements
5.PaybackSchedule for Infrastructure Improvements
6.Developers Agreement
7.Developer Bond
U.S.Energy services.Brian Redshawadvised that Bill Houston and Bill Bathe had left
Panda Resources and formed a new companycalled U.S.Engery Services.Brian indicated
that Bill Houston had requested the City of Waukeeto enter into an AgencyAgreement
with an effective date of May 1,1993.Brian recommendedno action at this time until
more information was madeavailable.
Iblice Christmas Fund.The consensus of the City Council was leave the police Christmas
fund in its present form.They indicated their support for the purposes and mission of
the fund,but want to go on record not considering the fund to constitute public fund
and therefore not subject to annual audit.They did request some changes to the notices
in the newslette indication that the City of Waukeedoes not officially sponsor the
fund.A three person committee including two employees acting on their own administer
the fund.
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sahu Acres Discussion.The City Council discussed various issues pertaining to Sahu
Acres.The discussed the Homeowner'sAssociation,Restricture Covenants and By-Laws.
The statement was made that you accept a rock road in Sahu Acres,then you have no
precedent to deny the same request fran another subdivider._
The school district requires a two lane road with maximum8%grade.The granular
surfacing must be 22 feet wide and the should width must be 28 ft.
Dallas County requires all roads to be paved with concrete before they assume ownership.
Maintenance Deparbnent Iblicy.Brian Redshawis to check the FY92-93Budget to see if
we can afford to place Bryan Kammereron a 40 hour per week basis until his summer
duties begin.His normal schedule is 20 hours per week but he was used on a 40 hour
basis during Scott ThomasI leave for knee surgery.
Insurance Discussion.The City Council discussed various insurance issues pertaining to
the WaukeeFire Department and the South Dallas County Landfill Agency.
House File 648.The City Council discussed the necessity of hiring a lobbyist to
attempt to defeat HF648.Uponthe advice of Senator Riordan,the consensus was not to
hire a lobbyist at this time.(SUbsequentto this meeting HF648was passed by the Iowa
House.)
MPO 28E MembershipAgreem2Ilts.Action on this item was delayed until April 6th to allow
legal counsel time to review them.
Personnel Matters -Harry Jones.Various aspects of the position of Public Works
Director were discussed.Harry indicated that he would be retiring in April of 1995
with 21 years of service.Brian Redshawindicated that as requested,Harry filed a 1993
WorkProgramat City Hall today.
Spry Auto.Movedby Gruber,seconded by Clark,to pay $123.77 to Spry Auto in full
satisfaction of an old claim.Motion carried 3 to O.-
lIdjourIlllEIlt.Movedby Gruber,seconded by Bailey,to adjourn at 10:05 P.M.Motion
ca=ied 3 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
Floyd W.Rosenkranz,Mayor