HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-01-Regular MinutesThe April 1,1996 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7 :00 p.m.by Mayor
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.with Toni Lestina taking minutes.
Roll Call.A roll call vote was taken and the following Council members were present:Nick
Gruber,Robyn Heath,Monica Lihs,Dan Lugar and Terry Strain.
Open Forum.None.
Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Add #8A -Meadowland Townhomes and move item
#17 up on the agenda.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councihnan Lugar,to approve the agenda with the
addition of item 8A -Meadowland Townhomes.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion
carried.
Consent Agenda -A)3/19/96 Council Minutes;B)Salary &Bill Presentation;C)Set a date
for Public Hearing -allowing dwelling units before final plat;and D)Set a date for Public
Hearing -lots of record.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to approve the consent agenda.
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Lihs,Heath,Strain and Gruber.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
SALARY LIST FOR 3/31/96
Jean M.Ballinger
Robert P.Barrett
Gregory A.Breuer
James E.DeWitt,Jr.
David S.DeZeeuw
Robert G.Evans
Elizabeth A.Ford
Lisa M.Gukeisen-Thielen
Robert D.Herrick
Kenneth E.Hopper
Robin R.Horkey
Toni L.Lestina
Linda M.Mack
Terence P.McNamara
Larry J.Phillips
Timothy L.Royer
Nathan G.Ruble
Kurt A.Rueckel
$23.05
$520.61
$980.88
$614.85
$733.55
$756.27
$604.38
$366.67
$650.17
$757.86
$730.82
$593.03
$608.86
$684.18
$1,020.93
$724.69
$126.77
$1,155.68
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Joy E.Tofteland $547.17
)Dianna L.Van Zee $537.86
John C.Wessel mann $71.77
Danny L.White $657.00
Christal D.Zook $32.70
Brenton Bank $5,348.90
Telco Comm Credit Union $1,490.00
Clerk of District Court $124.10
Treasurer State of Iowa $1,968.90
IPERS $2,121.38
IPERS $2,599.64
Total $27,152.39
Bill list 3/29/96
AT&T Long distance service $5.15
AT &T Wireless Long Dist Long distance service $0.28
Adams Door Company Overhead door openers $1,620.00
Aramark Uniform Serv Entrance mat cleaning $44.05
Bankers Trust Company Monthly P &I deposit $35,285.00
Battery Patrol Batteries $79.20 IBlueCross/Blue Shield Monthly premium $9,817.73
Brown Supply Co,Inc.Misc.supplies $142.28
Carpenter Uniform Co.Captain bars $8.00
Central Iowa Service Lift station pump repair $3,431.22
Clement Communications Police support poster $143.78
Crouse Cartage Co.Spencer air blower $117.65
DM Asphalt and Paving Co.Cold mix $123.97
DM Register Police vehicle bid advertise $15.00
Emergency Medical Prod Kwik Kold,sterile water $24.00
Farmer's Coop Elevator 2/96 purchases $889.11
Fuller Standard Service 2/96 purchases $137.81
Gall's Inc.Cable for videoman $84.93
Government Finance Government Finance Office $115.00
Gruber,Mark L.3/96 building permits $527.25
Hallett Materials Ice control sand $102.98
Hartman,Ron &Jane 3/96 City Hall cleaning $400.00
H uscher,Paul E.4/96 retainer $500.00
International City/County ICMA 1996 dues $146.40
Interstate Battery System Duplicate invoice correction $41.90
Invisible Fencing Fence repair $36.75 IIACommunitiesPoolAdmin1996-97 coverage $34,208.73
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la Fire Equipment Co
IA Pipeline Associates
MidAmerican Energy
IA Prison Industries
IA State Printing Div
Jim Coons Trucking
KAR Products
Linch Auto Parts
Matt Parrott &Sons Co
Midwest Gas Association
Mitchell Motor Company
Municipal Supply
Natural Gas Odorizing Inc
Overhead Door Company
Pay less Cashways,Inc.
Presto -X Company
Quill Corporation
RAK.Industries
Genex
Redden-Miller,Inc.
Rota-Rooter
Seneca Distribution Service
Sprayer Specialties Inc.
Spring Valley Radio Corp
The Building Inspectors
Toyne's IA Fire Truck Serv
United States Cellular
US West Cellular
US West Communications
Utility Consultants Inc
VISA
Wash pointe Autowash
Water Environment Fed
Waterpro Supplies Corp
Waukee Mini Storage
TOTAL
2 fire extinguishers
205 Corene installation
Monthly service
Signs
Session Laws update
Hauling sand
Misc.parts
Misc.parts
5.5m alp checks
Construction inspectors
Repair engine light sensor
Metrotech 850 repair
Semi annual cylinder
Door repair
Mere vapor bulb,tie down
Monthly pest control
Office supplies
Rainsuits
Oxygen &acetylene
Monthly copier maintenance
Jet Northview line
GRC Rae IV guard,tip
Parts
HT 1000 battery
3/96 building permits
Mise supplies
Monthly service
Monthly service
Monthly service
2/96 laboratory testing
Misc.supplies
2/96 auto washes
Annual Dues
Replacement Hydrant
4/96 unit C16 rental
$73.60
$123.72
$5,130.63
$93.40
$63.50
$98.93
$212.81
$200.99
$604.76
$700.00
$134.34
$184.37
$240.00
$155.10
$19.77
$21.50
$119.17
$757.84
$21.75
$66.81
$225.00
$60.37
$32.00
$85.00
$1,791.00
$513.50
$258.22
$32.35
$780.60
$336.00
$17.66
$21.90
$82.00
$1,282.50
$45.00
$104,156.43
D.A.R.E.Day Proclamation.Mayor Bailey proclaimed April II,1996 as D.ARE Day in
Waukee.The Proclamation is as follows:
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PROCLAMATION IWHEREAS,D.A.R.E.(Drug Abuse Resistance Education)teaches young people ways to resist
peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol,and to join gangs;and
WHEREAS,D.A.R.E.targets young people when they are most vulnerable to tremendous peer
pressure and teaches the skills to make positive decisions and avoid negative behaviors;and
WHEREAS,D.A.R.E.is taught by more than 25,000 trained officers in all 50 states and
approximately 70 percent of the nation's school districts;and
WHEREAS,over 5 million kindergarten -12th grade students are positively impacted by
D.A.R.E.each year;and
WHEREAS,D.A.R.E.was taught by 295 trained officers in Iowa and over 69,000 Iowa students
were positively impacted in 1995;and
WI-IEREAS,the D.A.R.E program is taught by law enforcement officers who have direct
experience with criminals whose lives have been ruined by substance abuse;and
WHEREAS,each law enforcement officer who teaches D.A.R.E.program completes an SO-hour
training course that includes instruction in teaching techniques,officer-school relationships,
development of self-esteem,child development and communication skills;and I
WHEREAS,the D.A.R.E.curriculum,developed by the Los Angeles Police Department and the
Los Angeles Unified School District,helps students recognize and successfully manage stress,
evaluate risk-taking behaviors,resist gang pressure,apply effective decision-making skills,and
evaluate the consequences of the choices available to them;and
WHEREAS,the D.A.R.E.program has achieved outstanding success teaching positive and
effective approaches to some of the most difficult problems facing our young people today--
substance abuse,violence and gangs;and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that I,Don Bailey,Mayor of Waukee,Iowa do hereby
proclaim April 11,1996 as D.A.R.E.Day in Waukee,Iowa.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR.Mayor Bailey formal announced Pastor Roger Schlaefer as the
Citizen of the Year.A reception in honor of Pastor Roger Schlaefer will be held at the Waukee
Public Library Community Room at 7pm on Monday,April 22nd.
University Trunk Sewer.Kurt Rueckel updated the Council regarding the University Truuk
Sewer Project.I4
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lugar,directing Kurt Rueckel to work
with the School Board,the Developers,and Landowners on the finances of the University Trunk
Sewer Project.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lugar,Strain,Lihs,and
Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Hickman Trunk Sewer Easement.The first phase of the Hickman Trunk Sewer has been
completed.The following easement has been reviewed by the City Attorney:
IDCKMAN TRUNK SEWER EASEMENT
Know All Persons by These Presents:
That Downing Development,LTD,(hereinafter called "Grantor"),for good and valuable
consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,do hereby convey
unto the City of Waukee,Iowa,a municipal corporation,(hereinafter called "City"),a perpetual
easement and right-of-way under,over,on,through,across and within the following described
real estate:
A PERMANENT 50.0 FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS THE
NORTH 50.0 FEET ON THE SOUTH 144.0 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 27,TOWNSIDP 79 NORTH,RANGE 26 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN,CITY OF WAUKEE,DALLAS COUNTY,IOWA,EXCEPT THAT PORTION
LYING WITHIN LOT B IN THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK
EASEMENT CONTAINS 2.97 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
hereinafter called the "Easement Area",for the purpose of the City constructing,repairing,
replacing,enlarging,inspecting and maintaining a sanitary sewer,together with all necessary
structures and appurtenances thereto,under,over,on,through,across and within the Easement
Area.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councihnan Strain,to accept the Hickman Trunk
Sewer Easement.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Strain,Lihs,Lugar,and
Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Hickman Trunk Sewer -Phase I Acceptance.Last fall,the City started the Hickman Trunk
Sewer Project from just west of Warrior Lane to east of Alice's Road.The first phase of the
project has been completed and has been inspected and approved by Veenstra &Kimm.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to accept Resolution No.96-09.
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Gruber,Heath,Strain,and Lihs.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
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RESOLUTION 96-09
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PORTION OF THE
HICKMAN ROAD SANITARY TRUNK SEWER
IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,DALLAS COUNTY,IOWA
WHEREAS,a portion of the Hickman Trunk Sanitary Sewer has been installed by private
developers along Highway 6,commonly known as Hickman Road;
WHEREAS,this portion of the Sewer has been inspected by the City Engineer and has been
found to be acceptable to the City;
WHEREAS,a 50 foot wide perpetual sanitary sewer easement has been granted to and accepted
by the City of Waukee;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that the following portion of the Hickman Trunk Sewer is
hereby accepted by the City of Waukee on this 1st day of April,1996.
Hickman Trunk Sanitary Sewer Phase II between 0+00 and 27+58.12.
Fire Department Air Packs.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Strain,to
give Don Henson,Fire Chief,permission to purchase 2 new air packs from Toyne's for 1
$3,390.00.Toyne's is the only dealer in Iowa.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Lugar,Strain,Heath,Lihs,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Mobile Home Park Ordinance -Set Back and Rear Yards.A meeting with representatives of
the Mobile Home Park including Stephanie Brick,Jim Colin,Jerry McFall,Tom Davis,and
Richard Hanson,Dynamic Homes was held to discuss the an Ordinance involving the set back of
the mobile homes and the rear yard separations.
Motion by Councilman Lugar to introduce the Ordinance No.2216.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to have the first reading of the
following Ordinance in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lugar,
Heath,and Gruber.Nays:Lihs.Motion carried 4 to 1.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 301,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION
301.15(E)(4),"R-6"MOBILE HOME,TO PROVIDE FOR MINIMUM SEPARATION OF
MOBILE HOMES AND OTHER BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.I6
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Waukee:
r Section 1.Section 39 l.l6(E)(4)of Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning
Ordinance of the city,is hereby amended by deleting said subparagraph,and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
4.Each lot shall have a front yard not less than fifteen (15)feet in depth measured
from the edge of the surfaced private street to the mobile home.Side yards shall
be maintained to provide a minimum separation between mobile homes of at least
ten (10)feet;and a minimum separation of at least six (6)feet shall be maintained
between mobile homes and any other buildings or structures on the same or
adjoining lots.Rear yard separations shall be maintained so as to provide
separation of mobile homes of at least sixteen (16)feet from any gas main.
Except as otherwise provided herein,measurements to the mobile homes shall be
taken from the closest point between the paved portion of the street and/or the
closest point of the mobile homes at ground level,provided that any overhang or
extension shall extend out from the mobile home by no more than two (2)feet.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to any mobile home placed in a
mobile home development from and after the effective date of this Ordinance.
The sixteen (16)foot rear yard separation requirement shall not apply to any
mobile home park developments approved and completed prior to November 1,
1993,provided that any mobile homes placed in any such developments from and
after the effective date ofthis Ordinance shall have the nearest point of the mobile
home at least two (2)feet from any gas main and have a rear yard separation of at
least ten (10)feet.
Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.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.
Meadowland Townhomes -Plat 1.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by
Councilwoman Heath,to pass Resolution No.96-10 accepting the final plat of Meadowland
Townhomes Plat I -a Subdivision of the City of Waukee,in Dallas County,Iowa.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Heath,Gruber,Strain,and Lugar.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 to O.
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RESOLUTION NO.96-10
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF
MEADOWLAND TOWNHOMES PLAT 1 -SUBDIVISION OF THE
CITY OF WAUKEE,IN DALLAS COUNTY,IOWA
WHEREAS,Downing Development,LTD.has presented the Final Plat of Meadowland
Townhomes -Plat 1,and the Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission approved this Final Plat
on February 27,1996;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has found this subdivision to be in conformance with its
comprehensive plan;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has found that the final plat has met the requirements under
section 354.8 of the Code ofIowa;and
WHEREAS,a letter has been submitted dedicating a parcel ofland for park dedication as per the
requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that the Final Plat for Meadowland Townhomes -Plat 1 is
hereby approved on this first day of April,1996.
EAP Contract.Carol Clift,EAP representative,explained their services to the Mayor and
Council.Councilman Strain asked Carol how many times in the last year did the city employees
use the EAP service?At the current time the EAP service is being utilized but the service was
not used at all in the last year.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to table until later in meeting.
The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Special Assessment Policy.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to
table until after the 1996 Street Projects Work Session.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:
Ayes:Lugar,Gruber,Lihs,Strain,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Ordinance Limiting Gas with-in City Limits.Motion by Councilman Gruber to introduce an
Ordinance prohibiting any other corporation,firm,person,or entity other than the City,from
constructing,installing,or maintaining any gas main,yard line,consuming gas piping,etc,in the
City of Waukee.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to have the Clerk read the
ordinance in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Gruber,Heath,Strain,
and Lugar.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.The Ordinance is as following:I
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 201,WAUKEE GAS BUlLDING CODE,
OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION 201.2,TO PROHIBIT
CONSTRUCTION OF GAS MAINS,YARD LINES,OR CONSUMER'S GAS PIPING OR
MOVEMENT OF NATURAL GAS THROUGH ANY CONDUlT BY ANY GAS
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OR GAS COMPANY OTHER THAN THE WAUKEE
MUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM OR ITS CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 201.2 of Chapter 201,Waukee Gas Building Code of the City,is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
No person,firm,corporation,or other entity than the Waukee Municipal Gas
System of the City of Waukee or its customers shall install,construct,or maintain
any gas main,yard line,consumer's gas piping,or gas distribution system,or
cause movement of natural gas through any conduit within the city limits of the
City of Waukee,Iowa.
Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.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.
Approval of Community Builder Program.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by
Councilwoman Lihs,to adopt Resolution No.96-11.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Lugar,Lihs,Strain,Heath and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.96-11
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY BUlLDER PROGRAM
IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Waukee has applied for and received RISE monies
for the Alice's Road project;and
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WHEREAS,the City has also adopted its comprehensive plan,in 1992;and
WHEREAS,the comprehensive plan is considered to be part of the Community Builder
Program;and
WHEREAS,this Community Builder Program is on file and has been accepted by the Iowa
Department of Economic Development;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Waukee City Council hereby adopts the
Community Builder program and orders the Clerk to place it on file at the office the Department
of Transportation and the Department of Economic Development.
PASSED THIS FIRST DAY OF APRIL,1996.
Eliminating $8.00 Fee for Recycling Bins.At the last Utility Committee meeting it was voted
to allow one free replacement recycling bin to the Utility Customers and to allow new residents a
free bin.This issue came about due to all the bins that were lost during the winter storms.
The Council took no action on this item.
Request to Hire Part-Time Summer Help.In order for the Public Works Department to
handle the additional work load that spring and summer bring,they will need part-time help
before the start of the fiscal year.Because of the expected new development,and the mowing of
grass takes up so much time,John Wessehnann is recommending that at least two individuals be
hired by the first or second week in May.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to allow three (3)part-time
employees be hired at a rate of$7.50/hr.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,
Strain,Lugar,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Mayor's Report.Set a meeting date in August for a Long Range Plans;The Community
Betterment Committee will meet April 30th at City Hall;and Mayor's Meeting on April 10th,
Mayor Bailey and Kurt Rueckel will be attending.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to accept the Mayor's report.
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote.Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning Report.The Council received a written report.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to accept the Planning &
Zoning report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
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Parks Committee Report.The Council received a written report.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to accept the Parks Committee
report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Attorney's Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to enter
into closed session pursuant to the Iowa Code Section 21.51 (C)"To discuss strategy with
Counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation".The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Gruber,Strain,Heath,and
Lugar.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
The Council entered closed session at 9:40pm.
The Council carne out of closed session at 9:57pm.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to recess at 9:50pm.
Upon a voice vote the motion passed 5 to O.
The Council carne out of recess at 10:12pm.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Gruber,to continue the contract with the EAP.The
Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar.Nays:Strain,Gruber,Lihs,and Heath.Motion
failed 1 to 4.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to adjourn at IO:15pm.Upon
a voice vote the motion passed 5 to O.
Attest:
Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk
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