HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
June 8, 2020
*Due to public health concerns and guidance, in accordance with Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and
21.8, this meeting of the Waukee City Council was conducted electronically as holding the meeting
in person was impossible or impractical.
A. Call to Order — The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Clarke
at 1:01 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via Zoom pursuant to the
electronic meeting provisions of Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and 21.8.
B. Roll Call — The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members Anna
Bergman (electronically), R. Charles Bottenberg (electronically), Chris Crone, Larry R. Lyon
(electronically), Ben Sinclair. Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Tim Moerman (electronically), Development Services Director
Brad Deets, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett, Lyle Sumek with
Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. (electronically).
C. Agenda Approval — Council Member Crone moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Sinclair. Results of vote: Ayes: Bottenberg, Bergman, Crone, Lyon, Sinclair. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
D. Action Items:
1) Consent Agenda — Council Member Lyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by
Council Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Bergman, Bottenberg, Crone, Lyon, Sinclair.
Nays: None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
A. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving agreement with Greater Des Moines Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. related to disposal of property [28253 U Avenue] (Resolution #2020-212)
B. Consideration of approval of a motion setting June 22, 2020 as the date of public hearing on proposals for
the purchase and removal of a structure owned by the City of Waukee [25 Northview Drive]
E. Work Session:
1) Parks & Recreation Department report on summer activities and programs — Parks &
Recreation Director Jermier updated the council on summer activities, including modifications to
4th of July festivities. He then asked the council if they felt the Waukee Arts Festival should move
forward in July as scheduled, with certain social distancing modifications; after much discussion,
the council suggested that the event might be rescheduled for later in the year.
2) Goal setting and strategic planning for FY2021, final session — Mr. Sumek lead the council
through the final selection of top and high priority FY2021 goals.
3) Municipal governance — Mr. Sumek reviewed the roles and expectations of the positions of
mayor, council member and city administrator.
F. Comments
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Sinclair. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried 5 — 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk