HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-09-Regular MinutesThe September 9,1996 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:02pm 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.
Marvin Whitlatch addressed the Council about the deck at 305 Bel-Aire and if it was found to be
illegal.Kurt stated this is a violation of the ordinance according to the City Attorney.Mayor
Bailey asked that this matter be handle administratively,
JeffVens -540 Southfork Drive -requested Council permission to have the annual Southfork
picnic and parade on Sept.15th with the parade starting at 3 :30pm.Motion by Councilman
Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to approve the annual Southfork picnic and parade on
Sept.15th at 3 :30pm.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried 5 to O.
Joe Purdle and Amanda Clayton told the Council the Homecoming Parade has been changed to
Friday,October 11th at 1:45.and the school cannot sponsor a bonfire.The Mayor Bailey asked
the Jaycees to sponsor a street painting and bonfire on Thursday,October 10th.The Council
directed the Fire Department to oversee the bonfire.The Council will take formal action at the
September 16th meeting.
Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by
Councilman Gruber,to approve the agenda.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Consent Agenda -A)8/19/96 Council Minutes;and B)8/39/96 Salary and Bills Presentation
-$167,598.10.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Strain,to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following corrections to the 8/19/96 Council Minutes::
1.)Westgate Drainage -Mayor Bailey reported he had attended two meetings
between the Developer and Landowners to resolve the drainage issue.The
Developer told the Fanner he would reimburse him for any damage he caused.
2.)Mayor's Report -The Mayor told the Council that he had attended a meeting
about the proposed casino,also attended two meetings regarding Westgate
Development drainage,attempting to resolve the concerns;he delivered the State
award to Downey Printing;that he is in contact with citizens of Sahu Acres
attempting to connect them with the Operating Engineers Union;he has received
complaints about properties not being mowed in Windfield 2 and along University
Avenue;the auditors will be in September 9th;he road patrol with the Police
Department,twice the last week;and that he nominated the Eason Elementary
Project "Hands Across The Community"for the Lieutenant Governors Prism
Award.I1
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Strain,Heath,Lihs,and Lugar.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
VENDOR NAME
Brenton State Bank
Breuer,Gregory A
DM Telco Community CU
Deeuw,David S
Evans,Robert G
Fetterman,Gregory S.
Ford,Elizabeth A.
Herrick,Robert D.
Holmstrom,Howard
Hopper,Kenneth E
Horkey,Robin R.
IPERS -Police
IPERS -Regular
Jones,Harry N
Kammerer,Bryan
Lestina,Toni
Mack,Linda M
McNamara,Terence P.
Murphy-Petersen,Devon
Ohnemus,Valerie J
Phillips,Larry J.
Royer,Tim
Ruble,Nathan G.
Ruecke1,Kurt A
Tofte1and,Joy E.
VanZee,Dianna
Wesselmann,John C
White,Danny L
Wright,Brain
TOTAL
Accountemps
American Business Dir
American Heart Associatio
American Waterworks Assoc
Annear Equipment Inc
Aramark Uniform Services
AMOUNT
5,678.05
1,149.53
200.00
691.85
795.01
291.36
654.75
700.96
287.14
766.24
834.11
2,495.32
2,647.22
444.68
352.62
640.77
659.23
771.29
322.81
203.66
1,089.58
786.30
35.68
1,155.68
586.71
616.74
1,143.03
837.90
726.37
27,564.59
Sandra Downing
Business Dir shipping
BLS Basic Instructor
Oper.Water De
Bolts,Belts,Po1ycuts
Mats
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2,024.70
11.00
10.00
130.00
110.24
92.52
Best Buy Company,Inc Material 184.77
]Bibliographical Center Computer Support 3.31
Blue CrosslBlue Shield 9/96 Health Insurance 8,714.75
Business Conununications Repair P AMick 207.04
Chivers Material LP 136.03
Concrete Supply,Inc.2nd &Christopher 1,189.50
Contractors Machinery Inc Dipper circuit 60.00
Copy Center Film Processing 10.10
Copy Systems,Inc Copier Mnt Contract 25.89
Creative Printers,Inc 8/96 Newsletter 98.00
Dahls Food Center 8/23 Council Retreat 20.23
Dallas County News Advertising 565.93
Dawson Materials 69.52
DEMCO Supplies 139.61
DMRegister Monthly billing 108.40
DM Water Works 601 NW Boone Dr 8/28 10,665.51
Don Janitorial Services August Janitorial 200.00
Dorrian Heating &Cooling Install Thermostat 144.00
Electronic Engineering Co Qrt Billing 2420899 96.30
Emergency Medical Prod Supplies 34.40
Feslers Inc MM-12 Measure Wh 39.95
Gall's Inc.Supplies 384.64
Gas Products Sales 053-A-6620-C 1,892.00
Government Finance Capital Improvement 24.00
Great American Outdoor U-joint 220.97
Grolier Publishing Co Materials 38.04
Gruber,Mark L.August 96 Bldg Permit 1,155.20
Hanes,Dennis D.Fire Reports 250.00
Huiskamp,Julie Building Consultant 500.00
Huscher,Paul E.August Retainer 675.00
IA Municipalities Workers 2nd Installment 96-97 1,426.00
Ingram Library Services Material 1,162.19
IA Concrete Block 50#hydraulic cement 104.00
IA Park &Recreation Assn Fall Workshop 60.00
MidAmerican Energy Monthly service 4,910.35
Midwest Power/Midwest Gas 2666789 307.05
IA One Call 7/96 Locates 139.80
James W Bell Co.,Inc Wil F30-60-000 ASM 99.32
Kline,Jeri Bus 7 Trips 157.50
Law Enforcement Equipment Supplies 50.95
Lease Consultants Corp Copy Machine 72.31
Linch Auto Parts Supplies 24.61 IMack,Linda M.Montly Expenses 195.48
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Marcive Incorporated
Matt Parrott &Sons Co
Mautz Paint Company
MCI
NetWorks,Inc.
Mid-Land Equipment Co
Midwest Computer Cable
Midwest Mobile Home
Municipal Supply
Murphy Bros.,Inc.
netINS
Olson Brothers
Oxford University Press
Pitney Bowes Inc
Quality Ford ofW.D.M.
Genex
Redden-Miller,Inc
Rosen Publishing
Spry Auto Parts &Service
Stanley,Kim
The Building Inspectors
Thomas Bros Septic Serv
United States Cellular
US Energy Services,Inc
AirTouch Cellular
US West Commuuications
Utility Consultants Inc
Utility Supply of America
Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.
VISA
Waterpro Supplies Corp
Waukee Community School
Waukee Muuicipal Gas
Wityk,Debra
***TOTAL FOR BANK 09
***GRAND TOTAL ***
Marc records
S/C&W/O Books
Paint
Flat Rate
Login Errors
8-13 -8-20 Tractor Rent R.U.T.
Install Cable Laptop
Rembursment-Gas Lines
32 L38-23
11-14-95 Gas Main Break
Internet service
8/96 Fuel
Materials
Postage Meter Rent
Replace Shock Absorber
KlHlJ Medical
11052 Copies
Material
Battery cable
Bus 10 Trips
August 96 Bldg Permits
Cleaning Septic Tank
Monthly billing
July 96
Aug Billing
Monthly phone service
Laboratory Testing
Hydrosep,PVC glove,
Monthly Fees
Monthly Billing
MJ RS Gate Vlv OL
Bus for field trip
8/22 Billing
Custodial service
139,952.21
167,516.80
33.88
765.28
256.50
5.40
100.00
1,511.18
103.00
2,061.72
1,044.53
27,765.94
25.00
463.84
71.86
65.25
672.73
43.25
121.57
21.23
12.50
225.00
7,065.80
510.00
142.19
25,272.51
65.74
900.35
336.00
331.14
29,211.17
281.28
170.00
75.52
349.54
125.00
Donate of Surplus Pagers.The Fire Department has 20 -25 old pagers not in use.They would
like to donate 12 to 15 pagers (Yz do not work)to several small towns that are trying to establish
a fire or rescue department.The pagers are valued between $10.00 or $15.00.
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Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to give the Fire Department
permission to donate 12 to 15 pagers to several small towns.The Mayor asked for a roll call
vote:Ayes:Lugar,Gruber,Heath,Strain,and Lihs.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Donation of Covered Bridge -Waukee Jaycees.Marvin Terry is donating a covered bridge to
the City to be put in Centennial Park.Mr.Bissell will donate his time and equipment to move
the bridge.The Jaycees will contribute their time and manpower along with the following:
conduit,electrical lines,5 lights (I for each end and 3 for inside),and take care of all the
landscaping.The Parks Committee has approved this project.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to accept the covered bridge with
help from the Jaycees.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lugar,Lihs,Heath,
and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Fireworks -Permission for Permit.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by
Councilwoman Lihs,to deny the permit for fireworks from Debbie Rolek -775 Walnut Ridge
Drive.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Lihs,Strain,Gruber,and Heath.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Fall Festival-Lynn Schafer.Lynn Schafer ofthe Waukee Business Association asked
permission to do the following things during the Fall Festival:lighted sign on Hwy 6;banner
across 4th Street;tent on Walnut Street;close the streets around the triangle including Walnut
Street;stew pot;use city generator;and trash cans.The tent,banner and sign on Hwy 6 will be
taken down on Monday,September 30th.I
Council Breakfast on Saturday,September 28th the Mayor and Council will be cooking and
serving breakfast from 6:00am to II :OOam.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Strain,to approve the Business
Associations requests for the Fall Festival.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,
Strain,Lihs,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Resolution of Final Plat -Westgate Plat 1.The Planning and Zoning Commission approved
the final plat of Westgate at the August 27th meeting,contingent upon completion of item on the
punch list.The developer has submitted a check in the amount of $9,000 to cover the cost of
completing these items.Staff will review the items to make sure they are completed before the
deadline of October 26th.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution No.
96-19.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:Lihs and
Strain.Motion carried 3 to 2.
Resolution Accepting Utilities in Westgate Plat 1.Veenstra &Kimm has conducted the final 15
resident review of the Westgate Plat Project and found that the improvements are in substantial
conformance with the City Standard Specifications,the Des Moines Metro Design Standards,
and the Subdivision Ordinance except for the following items:uncover valve box;abandon or
repair intake;install flume at end of Laurel;repair sanitary sewer;install apron guard;route and
seal paving cracks;and install street barricades and deadends.
The Developer posted a security check for $9,000 with the City of Waukee for these items not
completed.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept Resolution No.96-
20 and give the Developer 60 days (November 9,1996)to have all items completed.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Strain,and Lugar.Nays:Lihs.Motion carried 4
to 1.
Resolution Acceptiug Fiual Plat -Westgate Towuhomes.Motion by Councilman Gruber,;{;/"
seconded by Councilwoman H~a~~,to approv~Resolution No:96-21 accepting the final plat of6i q ..;21
Westgate Townhomes -a subdIVISIOnof the CIty of Waukee,III Dallas County,Iowa.The ,{,;.
Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,and Lugar.Nays:Lihs and Strain.
Motion carried 3 to 2.
Resolution Accepting Final Plat of Snyder Corner.This plat is south of the City.This plat/
added one lot to the larger parcel of land.The Planning &Zoning Commission approved the I
Plat at their August 27th meeting.Mr.Snyder stated that when and if the road is ever paved,1";{<::<:
they will sell the 10 ft easement to the City for $1.00.There is a septic system and it does perk.
They will also be hooked up to Xenia water.Paul Huscher,City Attorney,stated he has a
conflict of interest.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to approve Resolution No.96-
22 accepting the fmal plat of Snyder Corner -a subdivision in Dallas County and within two
miles of Waukee's City Limits.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Lihs,Strain,
Gruber,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Adoption of Two Year Goals.At a Council retreat a few weeks ago the Waukee City Council
informally set goals for the next two years.The Council would like to make the Citizens aware
of what the Council is working towards.Kurt read the following two year goals:
Develop,adopt,and implement a multi-year street program plan.
Adopt an impact fee policy.
Adopt and implement the Wastewater plant plan.
Develop and adopt plans for a new fire station -acquire land.
Complete the University Avenue Trunk Sewer Project.
Study and develop plans to lessen negative impacts of the Highway 6 project during its
construction.
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Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to adopt the Two Year Goals as
read.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lugar,Gruber,and Heath.Nays:Lihs.
Motion carried 4 to I.
Permission to Use Right-Of-Way -NETcom Fiber Optic.Tabled until the September 16th
Council meeting.
Pre Design Agreement Hwy 6.After a brief discussion,motion by Councilman Gruber,
seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve the agreement for Highway 6 pre design with the
addition that IDOT will bring University Avenue up to standard specification before and after the
detour.
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Strain,Lihs,and Lugar.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
Resolution Creating Development Commission -1st Reading.The Development Committee
has been meeting on a regular basis since January.A subcommittee has presented by-laws for
the City Council to pass.
Motion by Lugar,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to approve Resolution No.96-23 accepting
the Development Committee By-Laws adding the following sentence to the end of Section 8:
Subject to the approval of the City Council.1
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Gruber,Strain,Heath,and Lihs.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
Acceptance of Proposal for Sanitary Sewer Work.The City will begin the 2nd year of
sanitary sewer cleaning program,from 4th Street to the west.Approximately 10,000 ft will be
cleaned,televising an addition 5,000 ft,and cutting a minimum of 3 sewer taps that are
protruding into the sewer causing problems.By doing this sanitary sewer work,the City hopes
to catch problems before they happen.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to approve the sanitary sewer
work not to exceed $9,000.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lugar,Strain,
Lihs,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Ordinance Amending Solid Waste Fees -1st Reading.This Ordinance will increase the
monthly solid waste fees to $8.65 and eliminate the $8.00 fee for the recycling bins.
Jim Phillips -does not think the City should have gotten involved with the garbage hauling
business.Mary White -would not mind an increase if her garbage was being picked up
regularly.She has had problems with receiving regular service.Dan Rigazio -Waste I7
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Management -stated the citizens are receiving their garbage service considerable cheaper
compared to contracting individually.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to have "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 213A OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
RAISING THE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND ELIMINATING THE FEES
FOR RECYCLING BINS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA"
read for the 1st time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Heath,
Lihs,Strain,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
28E Agreement -North Dallas Regional Waste Commission.This item was tabled.
Farmer's Market Ordinance.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,to introduce "AN
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 210,REGULATING AND LICENSING OF
PEDDLERS,SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION 210.3,TO PERMIT SALE OF CRAFTS DURING
FARMER'S MARKET SEASON;AND TO FIX A REGULATORY FEE FOR FARMERS
AND GARDENERS MARKET AND PURVEYORS OF CRAFTS AT $10.00".
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Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to have the ordinance read for
the 1st time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Lugar,Strain,Heath,
and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to waive the 2nd and 3rd
readings.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lugar,Heath,Strain,and Lihs.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
The Mayor declared Ordinance No.2223 duly passed and adopted.
Library Report -Strain.Councilman Strain spoke briefly regarding the Library's request to
develop a plan for a new library building.The Council had some concerns with the scope of the
plans for a new site/building.The Council has given their approval for the Library to have all the
fund raisers they desire.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to
accept the Library report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning Report -Heath.Councilwoman Heath briefly updated the Council on
the active of the Planning and Zoning Commission and reported there will be a special Planning
and Zoning Meeting on Wednesday,Sept.11tho Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by
Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Planning and Zoning Report.The Mayor asked for a voice
vote.Motion carried.
Parks Committee Report -Lihs.Councilwoman Lihs announce the 2nd Annual Halloween
Hike will be October 18th and 19th at Centennial Park.The Parks Committee will be meeting on
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September 12th to plan this event.The St.Boniface Youth Group if volunteering time to work in
the parks.Councilwoman Lihs announced there is currently 1 opening on the Parks Committee
and she would like to have 1 or 2 substitutes.Mayor Bailey will appoint Marge Lause to the
Parks Committee.
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Mayor's Report.Mayor Bailey announced the following items:he met with the Township
Trustees and they requested some grading in the ditch by the cemetery;he has received several
complaints regarding the mowing of the Old Spur site,and directed Kurt Rueckel to draft a letter
requesting the property be mowed within 5 days or the City will hire someone to mow the
property and bill the owners;he has received complaints from Contractors that the Building
Inspectors are not doing their job;he directed Kurt to find out who is responsible for the mowing
of ditches along Warrior Lane;he attended the Parks Committee On August 27th,the mOT Iowa
in Motion meeting in Adel,the ribbon cutting ofthe Jeff Downing Townhomes,the 4:00
Ground Breaking for the Waukee State Bank;TCI of the Heartlands will be adding Channel 19 -
FOX News Channel soon;and he has been contacted by several businesses wanting to locate in
the Waukee area,and that it is a record year for commercial development.Mayor Bailey
announced that he spoke to Mike Myers regarding a grocery store coming to Waukee.Mr.
Myers stated he could make it happen.The Mayor told the Council and V &K that we have
reviewed the proposed Wastewater Treatment System and found that it has a lot of problems.
John Kursitis stated that it was only a proposal to the DNR and that it could be changed.The
Mayor stated the City will throughly investigate any proposal before anything is decided.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Mayor's
Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
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Administrator's Report.Kurt Rueckel reported that the new City Treasurer will be starting on
October 1st.She has passed the drug testing and physical.She has been hired to start at step 1
with a six month evaluation.
Kurt reported the Auditor's probably will not start the audit until the middle of this week.
Kurt announced he has received 4 request for commercial development in the last several weeks.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Gruber.To accept the
Administrator's Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Attorney's Report.Paul Huscher announced there will be a City Development Board meeting
on September 23rd at 7:00pm at the Main Conference Building,200 Des Moines Street,Des
Moines.
North Dallas County Landfill -Paul received word this is at the point the plaintiff will make a
motion for a sununary judgement.
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Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to accept the Attorney's
Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to adjourn the meeting at
9:56pm.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Attest:~-or----
Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk
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