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CITYCLERKRES~IBLITIES.Brian provided copies of the Powers and Duties of City
Clerk,seciont 108.6 of the City Ordinances and asked for direction from the Council as
to what the basis of his performance review will be.The Personnel Committee will be
reviewing all the job descriptions in order to bring them up-to-date.
MAYOR'SREPORT.The Mayor reported that the Preliminary Budget Meeting has been held
and that the next meeting is February 22 and that after finishing th budget the Council
will need to begin considering the Highway6 project ramifications to Local Businesses
and Citizens.
AJ:MINISTRA'lOR'SREPORT.The Council was informed of the lates payout from the Iowa
Trust Totaling $12,177.92.
MIKEMYERS-FINALPLATWINDFIELD II.Movedby Councilman Bailey,seconded by
Councilman Gruber,to approve the easement for Windfield Plat II.The Mayor put.the
question on the motion and the roll being called,the following named Council members
voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion
carried 4 to o.
ADJCllIRMENr.Movedby Councilman Gruber,seconded by CouncilwomanLihs,to adjourn.
Motion carried 4 to O.Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
~~C'lfutClledester,Mayor
ATTEST:
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The March 5,1994 WaukeeCity Council meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M.by Mayor
Chet Chedester with Bob Barrett taking minutes.
Roll was taken and the following Council memberswere present:Don Bailey,Jr.,Frank
Duroy,Nick Gruber and Monica Lihs.Councilman Terry Strain was absent.
Staff and guests in attendance:Brian Redshaw,Linda Mack,Oscar Stokka,Jim Thompson
and John Grisso.
SETTINGDATI:FORHEARIN;ONFY94-95BUDGET.A thorough and exhaustive examination of
the proposed FY94-95budget was held.
Movedby Councilman Bailey,seconded by Councilman Duroy,to set the FY94-95Library
budget at $87,410.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called,
the following named Council membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:
none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.
Movedby Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Duroy,to set a public hearing on
the proposed FY94-95budget of $2,894,568 for March 14,1994 at 7:00 P.M.at the Waukee
City Hall.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called,the
following named Council membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:
none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.
ADJ~.Motion by Councilman Duray,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to adjourn.
Motion carried 4 to O.Meeting adjourned at 9:48 A.M.
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ATTEST:
The March 7,1994 WaukeeCity Council regular meeting was called to order 7:00 P.M.by
Mayor Chet Chedester with Bob Barrett taking minutes.
Roll was taken and the following Council memberswere present:Don Bailey,Jr.,Frank
Duray,Nick Gruber and Monica Lihs.Councilman Terry Strain was absent.
Staff and guests in attendance:Brian Redshaw,Paul E.Huscher,John Wesselmann,John
Kursi tis,Rick Ross,Bart Weller,Bob Trissel,Dennis Hanes,TomTovrea,Becci McGowen,
Ben Phillips,Jim Thompson,Mark Schmidt,Jim Phillips,Frank Hoifeldt,Dennis Dolmage,
Marilyn Marr,Mark Cunningham,Joe Guisinger,WayneErdman,Don Henson,Mike Downey,
DennyLangel,Al Scholes,Mike Myers,Mel Mendenhall,Jerry Purdy,Karen Stevens,
Marvin Whitlock,Mark McClosky,Chris Bourne,Bill Forret and Joanna Werch among
others.
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Agenda Additions.Office of Auditor of State,State of Iowa,Letter of Understanding
(4D),movedby CouncilmanGruber,seconded by CouncilmanDuroy.The Mayorput the
question on the motion and the roll being called,the following namedCouncil members
voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motioncarried4toO.
(pen Forum.Joe Guisinger spoke against rezoning the area East and South of the High
School for a canmercial area feeling that eventually there may be somebusiness in
there that wouldn't be good for the students out there.
Guests:
WayneErdman -Xenia Water Request.Per direction from the Council on 02/21/94,City
Staff estimated the cost of providing water service to Alan Erdmanat $367.20 for
materials plus 4 to 5 hours of labor.Brian has contacted Des Moines Water Worksand
received a verbal okay to service this property outside the City Limits.Waynewas
asked if he would agree to buy but the Xenia service line should this property be
annexed into the City in exchange for City permission for Xenia to service the property
at this time.Wayneasked for some time to consider this proposal.Movedby
COuncilmanGruber,seconded by CouncilmanBailey,to table this item until the April
4th Council meeting.The Mayorput the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the follOWingnamedCouncil membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and
Lihs.Absent:Strain.Motion ca=ied 4 to O.
Mike Downey-Elevated Tank Pruposal.Mike Downeyexpressed his concerns about the low
water pressure at this printing plant being able to properly operate the sprinkler
system.City staff explored the costs involved in reactivating the 200,000 gallon
ground storage and the 50,000 gallon water tower and estimate the pumps,piping,
electrical,cleaning and disinfecting to cost $14,129.03.DowneyPrinting has offered
to contribute $2,500.00 towards the project cost.Reactivating the ground storage and
the water tower will benefit not only DowneyPrinting but also will increase water
pressure for the west side of town and the downtownbusiness district and provide
improved fire protection.Movedby CouncilmanBailey,seconded by CouncilmanGruber,
to approve the proposed water system improvementsat a cost of $14,129.03.The Mayor
put the question on the motiuon and the roll being called,the following namedCouncil
membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.
DennyLangel -Lion's Club 10K Run.Dennyexplained the proposed Lion's sponsored 10K
Fun Run on April 23rd and distributed the proposed route that had been discussed with
the Police Chief.Movedby CouncilmanDuroy,seconded by CouncilwomanLihs,to approve
the race date and route as presented.The Mayorput the question on the motion and the
roll being called,the following namedCouncil membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,
Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.MOtioncarried 4 to O.Dennyalso
asked for permission for the Lion's to put up signs along the route prohibiting parking
from 10:00 A.M.to noone on race day and to paint route directional arrows on Citystreets.
Meno Of Understanding -State Auditor's Office.CouncilwomanLihs read the letter of
understanding fram the State Auditor's Office4 that set forth the services to be
provided as:review of the City's cu=ent internal control structure,accounting
procedures and EDPsystem reports;prepare an estimate of the City's cash flow from
March 1 to June 30,1994;and to issue a letter of findings and recorrrnendationson or
about April 4 for a fee in the range of $3,100 to $3,300 based on the actual time spent
at their standard hourly rates,plus travel and other out-of-pocket costs.Movedby
COuncilwomanLihs,seconded by CouncilmanDuroy,to accept the letter of understanding.
The Mayorput the question on the motion and the roll being called,the following named
COuncilmembersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion ca=ied 4 to O.
Bill Presentation.MOtionby CouncilmanDuroy,seconed by CouncilwomanLihs,to
approve payment of claims submitted totaling $56,255.87.The Mayorput the question on
the motion and the roll being called,the following namedCouncil membersvoted:Ayes:
Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.
Vendor Purpose
Longdistance service
Entrance mat cleaning
Parts
VendingMachine Supplies
Bondregistration fees
Batteries
03/94 premium
Muffler and Clamps
Setup and Training
Monthly copier maintenance
Haz-Matawareness training
02/94 publications
Library materials
Catalog cards
02/94 Usage
AT&T
Aratex Services
Arnold Motor Supply
Atlantic Bottling Co.
Bankers Trust Company
Battery Warehouse
Blue CroSS/Blue Shield
Car-XMuffler &Brake
COmputerManagement
COpySystems
Dallas County Disaster Serv
Dallas County News
Dawson
Demco
Des Moines Water Works
Amount
$53.70
30.60
96.23
44.40
1,650.00
74.55
9,206.97
58.95
400.00
48.51
60.00
349.73
26.37
71.46
9,687.90
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Electronic Engineering Co.
Fuller Standard Service
Great American Outdoor
Mark Gruber
Hawkeye Truck Equipnent
Fastpro International
Paul E.Huscher
Ia Association of Muni Utilities
Ia State University Press
Ingram Book Company
Midwest Power
Eric Korpanty
Law Enforcement Equip
Lease Consultants
LGI
Linda Mack
Mid-Land Equipment Co
Midland Marketing Corp
Mueller Company
Municipal Supply
Packaging Services Corp
Pin Oak Gallery
Pi tney Bowes Inc
R.L.Polk &Company
Redden-Miller,Inc.
The Building Inspectors
Thorndike Press
Union List,State Library
United States Cellular
US Postal Service
US West Cellular
US West Communications
University of Iowa
Utility Consultants
Veenstra &Kimn
VISA
Waste Management
Waukee Business Assoc
Waukee Hardware
Waukee Municipal Gas
Debra Wityk
Total
Quarterly display paging
02/94 purchases
Service Charge
02/94 Building Permits
Dump Truck
Medical supplies
03/94 retainer
94-95 Gas dues
Library Materials
Library materials
02/94 usage
Program supplies
Forms
Copier Payment #11
Water testing
02/94 expenses
Filter
Gas
Gas supplies
Interrogator,touchgun
Library Supplies
Certificate framing
Postage meter rental
Directory
Copier maintenance
02/94 Building Permits
Library Materials
Library Materials
03/93 Cellular Service
Stamps
Cellular Service
Library Phone Service
Library Materials
Sewer Testing
02/94 Professional Services
Charge
02/94 Services
Annual Dues
02/94 Purchases
Gas Service
Library Cleaning
101.50
366.30
16.00
128.75
363.94
46.90
500.00
1,262.00
11.05
253.34
2,785.11
15.71
106.05
72.31
252.00
82.64
62.46
10,293.76
1,054.31
4,595.00
462.40
45.02
56.25
155.00
75.13
715.00
33.28
60.00
81.30
29.00
24.54
87.24
18.95
200.00
4,923.18
7.92
328.24
55.00
115.14
4,434.78
120.00
$56.255.87
Hearing On Rezoning Proposal.Rick Ross spoke to the Council describing the proposed
developnent of the former Burger property and the former Booth property and shared the
developer I s concept of how the properties would be developed but the plans had not
been finalized.The site plan was presented to Planning &Zoning and received the;r
approval.Rick answered questions and explained the developer's rationale for the
proposals.The Mayor asked if any written objections had been received at City Hall
and was told that none had been received.Councilwoman Lihs asked for rationale and
documentation in writing from Planning &Zoning to support the decision to deviate
from the comprehensive plan and allow commercial developnent in an area designated as
high-density residential.Tom Tovrea spoke in opposition to the proposed apartments
and stated that 80%of the people he has talked to don I t want apartments in Waukee and
he felt that those people that need to live in apartments should go to Grimes or West
Des Moines.Additional lengthy discussion followed.
Councilman Bailey introduced "AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPAL
CODE,ZONIN3ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAIN
PROPERTYTHEREINFRCMA-I (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO c-i (CCMMUNITYCCMMERCIAL
DISTRICT);ANDAMENDINGTHE OFFICE ZONINGMAPTO SHCWRE-ZONING."
Moved by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Duray,to have the said ordinance
read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and
Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.Brian read the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAINPROPERTYTHEREINFRCM
A-I (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO c-i (CCMMUNITYCCMMERCIALDISTRICT);ANDAMENDINGTHE
OFFICALZONIN3MAPTO SHCW RE-ZONING.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.4 of Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance
of the City,adopting the Official zoning Map,is hereby amended by changing the
following described real estate from A-I (Agricultural District)to C-l (Community
Commercial District),and that the Official Zoning Map be made to reflect such
amendment:
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A parcel of Land of the South 940 feet of the North 1005 feet of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range
26 West of the 5th P.M.,Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa;EXCEPT,the West 40.0
feet,thereof;and EXCEPT,Beginning at a point 465 feet South of and 40
feet East of the Northwest corner of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.,Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa;thence East along a line
parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a
distance of 210 feet;thence South of along a line parallel with the West
line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a distance of 250 feet;thence
East-Southeasterly,a distance of 560 feet;thence Southeasterly,a distance
of 300 feet to a point which is 1005 feet South of and 1000 feet East of the
Northwest Corner of said Section 34;thence West along a line parallel with
and 1005 feet South of the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section
34,a distance of 960 feet;thence North along a line parallel with and 40.0
feet East of the West line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a
distance of 540 feet to the Point of Beginning;and EXCEPTthat portion now
Zoned C-1,being the North 250 feet more or less.
Section 2.REPEALER.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudgication shall not
affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVEDATE.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by Law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this day of March,1994,
and approved this day of March,1994.
Chet Chedester
ATIESTED:Chet Chedester,Mayor
Brian J.Redshaw
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
Moved by Councilman Bailey,seconded by Councilman Duray,to dispense with the rule
requiring consideration at two (2)previous meetings prior to the meeting of final
action.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called,the
follOWing named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray and Gruber.Nays:Lihs.
Absent:Strain.Motion failed 3 to 1;four votes are required for passage.
Councilman Gruber introduced "AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPAL
CODE,ZONIN3ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONIN3ANDCHANGINGCERTAIN
PROPERTYTHEREINFRCMA-I (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILYRESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT);ANDAMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAPTO SHCWRE-ZONING."
Moved by Councilman Bailey,seconded by Councilman Duroy,to have said ordinance read
by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council.members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duray,Gruber and
Lihs.Nays:None.Absent:Strain.Motion ca=ied 4 to O.Brian read the followingordinance:
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAINPROPERTYTHEREIN
FRCMA-I (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R~3 (MULTI-FAMILYRESIDENTIALDISTRICT);AND
AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAPTO SHCWRE-ZONING.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.4 of Chapter 301,Waukee Muncipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance of the City,adopting the Official Zoning Map,is hereby amended by
changing the following described real estate from A-I (Agricultural District)to
R-3 (Multi~Family Residential District),and that the Official Zoning Map be made
to reflect such amendment:
Beginning at a point 465 feet South of and 40 feet East of the
Northwest corner of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.,Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa;thence East along a line
parallel with the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a
distance of 210 feet;thence South along a line parallel with the West
line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a distance of 250 feet;
thence East-southeasterly,a distance of 560 feet;thence
Southeasterly,a distance of 300 feet to a point which is 1005 feet
South of and 1000 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 34;
thence West along a line parallel with and 1005 feet South of the North
line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a distance of 960 feet;
thence North alona a line parallel with and 40.0 feet East of the West
line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34,a distance of 540 feet to
the Point of Beginning.
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Section 2.REPEAlER.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid of unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not
affect the vaslidity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVEDATE.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and pUblication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this day of March,1994,
and approved this day of March,1994.
Chet Chedester
Chet Chedester,Mayor
ATTESTED:
Brian J.Redshaw
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
Councilman Bailey introduced "AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPAL
CODE,ZONIN3ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAIN
PROPERTYTHEREINFROMA-l (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE ANDTWOFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL);ANDAMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONIN3MAPTO SHCWRE-ZONING."
Moved by Councilman Duroy,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to have the said ordinance
read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and
Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.Brian read the followin
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WUAKEE,ICWA,BY RE-ZONIN3ANDCHANGINGCERTAINPROPERTYTHEREIN
FROMA -1 (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R-2 (ONE ANDTWOFAMILYRESIDENTIAL);AND
AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAPTO SHCWRE-ZONING.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.4 of Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance of the City,adopting the Official Zoning Map,is hereby amended by
changing the following described real estate from A-l (AgriCUltural District)to
R-2 (One and Two Family Residential),and that the Official Zoning Map be made to
reflect such amendment:
The Northwest Quarter (NW1/4)of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4)and the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4)and the
Northwest Quarter (NW1/4)of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)lying North of
the Railroad,and the East one-half (E 1/2)of the Sothwest Quarter (SW 1/4)
North of the Railwya,all in Section Thirty-four (34)in Township Seventy-
nine (79)North,Range Twenty-six (26)contianing One Hundred Twenty Acres,
more or less,in Dallas County,Iowa,EXCEPT,Corrrnencing at the West Quarter
corner of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,
Dallas County,Iowa,thence SO OO'E,along the West line of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4)of said Section 34,58.9 feet to the centerline of the
Chicago and North Western Railroad tracks as presently established,thence
South 63 17'E,1487.18 feet along the Centerline of said tracks,thence NO
15 1/4"E,299.6 feet;thence N89 44 3/4'W,200.0 feet;thence SO 15 1/4'W,
200 feet to the Northerly Right-of-Way line of said railroad;thence S63
17'E,parallel to and 50.0 feet normally distant from the Centerline of said
tracks,223.4 feet to the point of Beginning and containing 1.15 Acres more
or less,and EXCEPT,public road Right-of-Way;and EXCEPTthe North 1005
feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 34.
Section 2.REPEALER.All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provisions or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision,or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVEDATE.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its
final passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this day of March,
1994,and approve this day of March,1994.
Chet Chedester
ATTESTED:Chet Chedester,Mayor
Brian J.Redshaw
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
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Councilman Bailey introduced "AN ORDINANCETOAMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,
ZONINGORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOiIA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAIN
PROPERTYTHEREIN FRCMA-1 (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILYRESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT);AND AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAP TO SHew RE-ZONING".
Moved by Councilman Duroy,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to have the said ordinance
read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy and Gruber.
Nays:Lihs.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 3 to 1.Brian read the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IewA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAIN PROPERTYTHEREIN
FRCMA-1 (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILYRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT);AND
AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAP TO SHOiI RE-ZONING.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.4 of Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance of the City,adopting the Official Zoning Map,is hereby amended by
changing the following described real estate from A-1 (Agricultural District)to
R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District),and that the Official Zoning Map be made
to reflect such amendment:
A parcel of land in the East One-half of the Southwest Quarter (E 1/2
SW 1/4)lying South of the Right-of-Way of the Minneapolis and St.
Lousi Railroad Company and East of Highway,in Section Thirty-four
(34),in Township Seventy-nine (79)North,Range Twenty-six (26)West
of 5th P.M.,Dallas County,Iowa;EXCEPTpublic road Right-of-Way;and
EXCEPTBeginning at the point of Intersection of the East Right-of-Way
line of Ashworth Drive and the North Right-of-Way line of University
Avenue;thence North along the East Right-of-Way line of said Ashworth
Drive,a distance of 400 feet;thence East,a distance of 200 feet;
thence Southeast 283 feet;thence South,a distance of 200 feet to the
North Right-of-Way line of said University Avenue;thence West,a
distance of 400 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Section 2.REPEALER.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjUdication shall not
affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part
thereof not adjUdged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVE DATE.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its
final passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this day of March,1994,
and approved this day of March,1994.
Chet Chedester
ATTESTED:
Chet Chedester,Mayor
Brian J.Redshaw
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
Moved by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to set a planning sessiuon
with the City CounciL Planning &Zoning and the developers for March 19th at 8:00
A.M.at City Hall.After discussion,staff was directed to find a location with
adequate seating for a large group.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the
roll being called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,
Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.The Mayor
asked that a general mailing be made to notify the residents of the Planning Workshop.
Councilman Bailey introduced "AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPAL
OCDE,ZONINGORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IewA,BY RE-ZONINGANDCHANGINGCERTAIN
PROPERTYTHEREIN FRCMA-l (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO C-1 (CCMMUNITYCCMMERCIAL
DISTRICT);AND AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAP TO SHOiI RE-ZONING".
Moved by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to have the said ordinance
read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Gruber and Duroy.
Nays:Lihs.Absent:Strain.Motion cerraed 3 to 1.Brian read the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IewA,BY RE-ZONINGAND CHANGINGCERTAINPROPERTYTHEREIN
FRCMA-1 (AGRICULTURALDISTRICT)TO C-1 (CCMMUNITYCCMMERCIALDISTRICT);AND
AMENDINGTHE OFFICIAL ZONINGMAP TO SHOiI RE-ZONING.
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BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.4 of Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance of the City,adopting the Official Zoning Map,is hereby amended by
changing the following described real estate from A-I (Agricultural District)to
C-l (Community Commerical District),and that the Official Zoning Map be made to
reflect such amendment:
Beginning at the point of Intersection of the East Right-of-Way line of
Ashworth Drive and the North Right-of-Way line of University Avenue;
thence North along the East Right-of-Way line of said Ashworth Drive,a
distance of 400 feet,thence East,a distance of 200 feet;thence
Southeast 283 feet;thence South,a distance of 200 feet to the North
Right-of-Way line of said University Avenue,thence West,a distance of
400 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Section 2.REPEALER.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVEDATE.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and pUblication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this day of March,
1994,and approved this day of March,1994.
Chet Chedester
Chet Chedester,Mayor
ATIESTED:
Brian J.Redshaw
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
Height Limitations In A-I ZOne.Discussion was held on the present height limitations
of accessory buildings in A-I districts and what more reasonable height limit might
be.Moved by Councilman bailey,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to set April 4,1994
at 7:00 P.M.at City Hall for a hearing to consider amending Waukee Municipal Code
Section 301.9 C (7).The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being
called,the following named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and
Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.
3rd Reading Of M-l Sign Ordinance.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by
Councilman Gruber,to have Ordinance #2174 "AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301,WAUKEE
MUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE,BY AMENDINGSECTION301.23 SIGNAGETO PROVIDEFOR
MONUMENTSIGNS IN INDUSTRIALDISTRICTS"read by the City Clerk for the third time.
The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called,the following
named Council members voted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.
Absent:Strain.Motion carried 4 to O.Brian read the following ordinance:
Ordinance No.2174
AN ORDINANCETO AMENDCHAPTER301 OF WAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONINGORDINANCE,BY
AMENDINGSECTION301.23 SIGNAGETO PROVIDEFORMONUMENTSIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Amendment.Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance,is hereby amended by inserting in Section 301.2 after definition
of "SING,FREESTANDING"the following:"SEE ATTACHMENTAFORILLUSTRATIONS
OF SIGN AREAANDSIGN TYPES";and
Deleting Section 301.23 "M-l Light Industrial District"and "M-2 Heavy
Industrial District"in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
"M-l"Light Industrial District
"Signs As listed and in accordance with the provisions of the schedule and
general regulations below:
A.One "pole or post sign"on each street on which a business abuts;
provided,however,that said "pole sign"shall not have a surface area
greater than one hundred (100)square feet on anyone side thereof and
not more than two (2)sides of said "pole sign"shall be used for
advertising purposes,and further provided that a pole sign located
closer than ten (10)feet to the right-of-way line must be at least
twelve (12)feet above grade.The term "pole sign"as herein defined
shall not be deemed to include any sign advertising the trade name,
merchandise or service of any person,firm,or corporation who pays a
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consideration for the privilege of placing,maintaining,or using any
portion of said sign to the owner or occupant of the premises upon
which said sign is erected or placed.Said "pole sign"shall not
extend over street right-of-way lines nor otherwise obstruct or impair
the safety of pedestrians or motorists.
A "monumentsign"may be substituted in place of a "pole sign"subject
to the requirements set forth for a "pole sign"in A.above.A
"monumentsign"shall not be more than ten (10)feet in height and
shall not be located closer than ten (10)feet to any property line,
and shall not obstruct or impair the safety of pedestrians and
motorists.
One (1)on-premises roof sign shall be permitted to a maximumof two
hundred (200)square feet.'Theback of said sign shall be effectively
shielded from public view by a building wall,by backing the sign
against another sign face,by grouping such signs in clusters to
conceal the exposed backs or by painting the exposed back a neutral
color.All roof signs must adhere to the height limitations of this
District.
The total area of all signs pertaining to the business conducted in any
building,shall not exceed a total area of three hundred (300)square
feet.
No sign shall project than four (4)feet above the roof line or parapet
where one exists.
C.
D.
E.
"M-2"Heavy Industrial District
A.Signs are permitted in and as limited by the M-l District Regulations.
Section 2.REPEALER:All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SEVERABILITYCLAUSE.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EFFECTIVEDATE:'This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval,and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this 7th day of March,
1994,and approved this 7th day of March,1994.
ATTESTED:
Chet Chedester
Chet Chedester.Mayor
Brian J.Redshaw,City Clerk
Brian J.Redshaw
Movedby CouncilmanBailey,seconded by CouncilmanDuroy,to put Ordinance #2174
entitled:"ANORDINANCETOAMENDCHAPTER301 OFWAUKEEMUNICIPALCODE,ZONING
ORDINANCE,BYAMENDINGSECTION301.23 SIGNAGETOPROVIDEFORMONUMENTSIGNSIN
INDUSTRIALDISTRICTS"upon its final passage and adoption.'TheMayorput the
question on the motion and the roll being called,the following namedCouncil
membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy,Gruber and Lihs.Nays:none.Absent:
Strain.Motion carried 4 to 0,whereupon,the Mayordeclared the ordinance duly
adopted and passed.
Library Report -Bailey.CouncilmanBailey highlighted activities at the Library
from the past month.
Planning &Zoning Report -Duroy.Printed minutes of the January and February
meetings were received.
Public WorksDepartIrent Report.John Wesselmannreported on his efforts to
complete street crack sealing for this year by hiring a firm to do the work (bid
of $16,400.00);renting equipment and doing the work ourselves ($5,000.00);or
purchaseing a used crack seal machine from DOT($50.00),refurbishing the machine
and doing the work ourselves.A used machine has been purchased and is being
repaired.John also reported on efforts to sweep the streets.
Mayor's Report.'TheMayorreported:that the FY94-95budget hearing will be
March 14;that he will be attending the Mid Iowa Association of Local Governments
meeting on March 9th;that there is a basket containing information sent to the
Mayorthat any Council memberor citizen is welcometo review;TCl Cablevision
sent a letter informing the City that they would be going around correcting
wiring problems in homeswithin Waukee;and the Council needs to begin focusing
on the Highway6 widening project and its affects on WaukeeBusinesses and
residents.
l\dministrat='s Report.Brian reported that R.G.Elder Companyis in town an has
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started on the Mary Ann Estates Drainage Project.The WaukeeBooster's Club
asked for Council consideration of allowing a sewage holding tank at the new
concession stand and permitting the pumping of the tank and dumping into the
City's lagoon.The concensus of the Council and the Public Works Supervisor is
to not allow the dumping of sewage from a holding tank into the lagoon system.
l\djourIllOOIlt.Movedby Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Duroy to
adjourn.Motion carried 4 to O.Meeting adjourned at 10:13 P.M.
~Chet Chedester,Mayor
ATTESTED:
The March 14,1994 WaukeeCity Council Special Meeting was called to order at 7:02
P.M.by Mayor Chet Chedester with Brian Redshawtaking minutes .
Roll was taken and the following Council memberswere present:Don Bailey,Jr.,Frank
Duroy and Monica Lihs.CouncilmenNick Gruber and Terry Strain were absent.
Staff and Guests in attendance:Jim De Witt,Jr.,Becci McGowen,Leon Koeppel,John
Grisso,Jim Thompson,Dennis Hanes and Joanna Werch.
Public Hearing On FY94-95Budget.The public hearing on the proposed FY94-95budget
was held as published in the Dallas County Newson March 10th.No written comments
were received at City Hall and no oral objections were heard at the Public Hearing.
Movedby Councilman Duroy,seconded by CouncilwomanLihs,to approve Resolution #298
~f\.~adopting the FY94-95budget of $2,894,568 with an estimated total tax levy rate of
0'$11.84410 per $1,000 valuation on regular property and an estimated tax levy rate of
$3.00375 per $1,000 valuation on agricultural land.Estimated expenditures by fund:
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CommunityProtection
HumanDevelopment
Home&CommunityEnvironment
Policy &Administration
Total Expenditures
$462,88.8
138,800
2,098,858
194,022
$2,894,568
The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called,the
namedCouncil membersvoted:Ayes:Bailey,Duroy and LiOO.Nays:none.
Gruber and Strain.Motion carried 3 to O.
l\djournment.Movedby Councilman Duroy,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to adjourn.
Motion carried 3 to O.Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
following
Absent:
Chet Chedester,Mayor
ATTESTED:
March 19,1994 WaukeeCity Council Special Meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M.by
Mayor Chet Chedester with Bob Barrett taking minutes.
Roll was taken and the following Council memberswere present:Don Bailey,Jr.,Frank
Duroy,Nick Gruber and Monica LiOO.Councilman Terry Strain was absent.
Staff and guests in attendance:Brian Redshaw,Chuck Christianson,Jim De Witt,Jr.,
Joan Christianson,Janet Blazanin,Lloyd Royer,Frank Hoifeldt,Eric Korpanty,Jerald
Steele,Dick Applegate,Jim Thompson,Dennis Hanes,Jack Moorhead,Frank Guerra,
Don Henson,Stan Lawson,Doug Lawson,Bart Weller,Larry Crannell,Bob Trissel,Tom
Tovrea,Brad Curtis,Ron Marr,Lewis Hansen,Dian Hansen,Marilyn Rutz,Becci McGowen,
Jeff Downing,Rick Ross,Connie Ross,Mark McCluskey,Marv Whitlock,Dick Schwarty,
Mrs.Whitlock,Lewis Helms,Charlotte Swallow,Dave Reed,Catherine Reed,Dennis
Yoshimura,Margie Yoshimura,Larry Weaver,Carolyn Weaver,Brenda Chedester,Don
Bassett,Grace Hawbaker,WayneGuttenfeller,Sharon Eastment,Mrs.Jeff Johnson,
Gerald Soper,Leon Koeppel,Cecil Reynolds,Debbie Rolek,Francis Forret,Mrs.Mark
McCluskey,Chad Torstenson,Pete Waters,Joanna Werch and others.
A lengthy discussion of the propsoed rezoning of the property east of Ashworth Road
between University Avenue and the railroad tracks to allow multi-family residential
and communitycommerical development was held.Concerns expressed and discussed
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