HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-21-Regular MinutesThe April 21,1997 Waukee Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Donald L.
Bailey,Jr.
Roll Call.A roll call vote was taken and the following Council Members were present:Nick,
Gruber,Monica Lihs,Dan Lugar,and Terry Strain.
Open Forum.The Mayor presented the Police Chief,Officer Breuer and Fire Department with
an award,for saving a women's life during an April 14th fire at the mobile home park.
Marge Lause asked about the RVs parked at the end of Third Street for construction crews for the
University Truuk Sewer Project.John Wesselmann and Police Chief Phillips were directed to
check this situation out.
Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by
Councilman Lugar,to approve the Agenda with the deletion of #12.The Mayor asked for a
voice vote.Motion carried.
Consent Agenda -A)417/97 and B)Bill Presentation.Motion by Councilman Gruber,
seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve the consent agenda.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Lihs,Lugar,and Strain.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o.
Salary Presentation:
Bailey,Donald
Brenton State Bank
Breuer,Gregory A
DeZeeuw,David S
Evans,Robert G
Fetterman,Gregory S.
Ford,Elizabeth A.
Terry Gibson
Gruber,Nick
Heath,Robyn R
Herrick,Robert D.
Hopper,Kenneth E
Horkey,Robin R.
Jones,Harry N
Lihs,Monica E.
Lestina,Toni
Lugar,Daniel W
Mack,Linda M.
McNamara,Terence P.
Ohnemus,Valerie J
Phillips,Larry J.
Royer,Tim
Rueckel,Kurt A
Lawrence W.Ryan
Schmitt,Mark
Strain,Terry L.
Tofteland,Joy E.
VanZee,Dianna
Telco Community Credit Un
Wesselmann,John C
White,Danny L
Charlene Wilson
218.43
6,219.54
867.96
838.63
796.13
263.69
654.76
60.00
50.79
46.17
796.08
880.73
798.98
417.98
46.17
640.77
46.17
660.41
832.99
241.84
1,090.69
787.46
1,156.82
945.86
60.00
46.17
586.65
461.74
355.00
1,144.19
674.63
820.62
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Wright,Brain
Zook,Christal D
Total Salaries
Bill Presentation:
Aramark Uniform Services
ATCO International
Awards Gallery
Bankers Trust Company
Ben Franklin
Brenton State Bank
Brown Supply Co,Inc.
Capital City Equipment Co
Capital Sanitary Supply
CFI Tire Service
Cite-Gard
Copy Systems,Inc
Country Cakes &Candies
Graig McClanahan
DM Register
Electrical Engineering &
Emergency Medical Prod
Farmer's Coop Elevator
First Reality
Fuller Standard Service
Gas Products Sales
Grimes Asphalt &Paving
Groebner &Associates Inc
Hawkeye Wood Shavings,In
Fastpro International Inc
Huscher,Paul E.
Illowa Communications
IA Association of
IA Dept of Job Service
Independent Salt Company
lAnA Services,Inc
Ia Co For Inter Understan
MidAmerican Energy
IA One Call
ICBO
Jim Coons Trucking
!CAR Products
Lavine's Sales Co
Leydens &Associates,Inc
Lestina,Toni
Madison National Life
Majona Corporation
Mel Northey Co.,Inc
Merit Printing Co
Metro Uniforms
Mid-Land Equipment Co
N.C.LTD.
Northern
O'Halloran International
Old Dominion Brush
Olson Brothers
Page Mart
Payless Cashways,Inc
Plumb Supply Company
Quill Corporation
Rhino Materials
SEARS CARPET CLEANING
Danko Emergency Equipment
Spring Valley Radio Corp
Tie Communication Missour
716.14
70.01
$24,294.20
Maintenance
Supplies
Plaque
Transf-Re water Bonds
Film
Police Petty Cash
Repair
Radio
Supplies
Repair
Supplies
Spplies
Cake/Mints
PC Repair
Printing
Supplies
Supplies
Fuel
Refund
Ethanol
Equipment
Cold Mix
Supplies
Playground Mulch
Supplies
April '97 Retainer Fee
Supplies
Dues
1st Quarter Unem Tax '97
Hiway/Treated Bulk
987-1073
Fees
031497-041097
One Call
Supplies
Sand
Supplies
Supplies
Repair of Equipment
Mileage Reimb.
Police
Repairs
Utility Services
Supplieo
Clothing
Repair
Supplies
Parts
Street Sweeping
Supplies
Page Equipment
Tie
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Carpet Cleaning
Maintenance
Batteries
Install Phone
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49.04
395.08
36.15
33,749.00
3.99
165.50
120.00
390.00
233.04
52.00
84.19
l37.00
64.57
97.50
14.25
428.92
156.00
1,270.97
146.63
63.80
4,707.82
199.50
1,185.21
64.00
26.80
500.00
1,110.00
657.00
847.83
643.45
48.l3
55.50
3,224.30
133.60
480.75
140.80
52.24
269.00
67.07
17.98
247.10
280.00
1,020.00
800.00
267.90
180.24
3,250.00
119.96
53.12
380.34
612.89
774.00
70.73
29.75
485.52
80.51
95.00
273.00
90.00
460.00
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City of Waukee
Cash &Other Assests
as of 3/31/97
Benton Checking $62,344.~7
Brenton Public Funds Works $437,494.80
Brenton Bank Police Savings $8,497.20
Brenton CD $28,030.89
Raccoon Valley FR CD 8574 $5,759.06
E Bank MM Par land $19,293.45
E Bank MM Fire Dept.$78,33L 79
E Bank MM Replacement Fund $36,6~3.83
petty Cash $600.00
Waukee First State Bank CD-Gas $307,802.32
Bankers Trust MM $63,186.54
Bankers Trust MM-Sewer $75,860.47
Bankers Trust MM-Water $313,830.59
Bankers Trust CD 901300-WTR $48,618.26
Bankers Trust CD 901299-WTR $43,216.23
Des Moines Water Works $171,270.00
Des Moines Water Works $81,202.68
Bankers Trust CD 901302-Sewer $64,824.35
Bankers Trust CD 901301-Sewer $39,975.02
Total $1,886,751.65
Treas,State of Iowa
Treas,State of Iowa
Treas,State of Iowa
Treas,State of Iowa
United States Cellular
USABlueBook
US Energy Services,Inc
US Postal Service
US Postal Service
US west Communications
U of I Hygienic Lab
university Photo
Utility Consultants Inc
VanZee,Dianna
Waste Management of Iowa
Waukee Fire Association
Craig Webber
Scott Wiegert
State WE Tax March '97
Sales Tax Water March 97
Sales Tax Sewer March 97
Sales Tax Gas March '97
Cell Phone
Supplies
Gas
Postage Machine
PO Box Rental
Telephone Service
Testing
Supplies
March
Mileage
March Solid Waste
Last 1/2 Firemans Dinner
Dust Control
Consultant Fee
***Salaries Total ***
***Bill Presentation ***
***GRAND TOTAL ***
2,205.06
2,299.39
119.64
4,500.81
50.87
298.29
8,934.56
400.00
424.00
689.35
120.00
6.56
336.00
1.50
7,858.27
800.00
71.75
344.75
24,294.20
90,881.71
115,013.67
Waste Management -Earth Day.Michelle Hillman,Waste Management,presented a $100.00
to the parks in honor of Earth Day.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman
Heath,to accept the $100.00 donation.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Heath,
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Lugar,Strain,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Ordinance Making Comprehensive Revisions To The Zoning Ordinance -2nd Reading.
Jeff Downing,Downing Development,spoke to the council addressing his concerns with the
proposed zoning ordinance,specifically section 301.8B.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to have the Clerk read the
Zoning Ordinance in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Gruber,Lugar,
Strain,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Approval To Proceed with 1997 Street Projects.
Anumber of residents addressed the Council with the following concerns,not limited to:
assessing everyone since everyone uses the streets;not wanting sidewalks;stating that kis will
not use the sidewalks;that they will use the sidewalks;speeding on Northview;the Citys limited
ability to afford the projects that need to be done;the city's ability to force citizens to install
sidewalks;the loss of trees ifNorthview is widened;the condition of the existing utilities in the
streets;drainage;the citys maintence programing;asphalt verses concrete,city's maintenance of
streets,etc.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to leave Northview at 25'with
the stipulation of no parking along Northview during business hours.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lugar,Heath,Gruber.Nays:Lihs.Motion carried 4 to 1.IMotionbyCouncilmanGruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to include sidewalks on all
projects and the Code Enforcement Officer will enforce all ordinances regarding sidewalks.The
Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Lihs,Strain.Nays:Lugar.Motion
carried 4 to 1.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to go out for bids for concrete
with a alternate bid for asphalt.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lihs,Gruber,
Heath.Nays:Lugar.Motion carried 4 to 1.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to authorize the engineers to
finalize the estimates for Northview Dr.(25ft width),2nd Street and 3rd Street.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Heath,Lugar,Lihs and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 to O.
Decision To Finialize The 1997 Street Reconstruction Projects.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to fund these projects 100%
through GO Bonds.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Lugar.Nays:Heath,Strain,
Gruber.Motion failed 2 to 3.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,to go out for GO Bonds for the streets and charge the residents I
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for curb,gutter and sidewalks.Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to fund these projects 75%GO
bonds and the residents be assessed for 25%.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,
Lugar,Heath,Gruber.Nays:Lihs.Motion carried 4 to 1.
Approval of Engineering Services for Special Assessment of 1997 Street Projects.
Table until the May 5th meeting.
Resolution Accepting Deeds or Easements for N.6th Street.Motion by Councilman Lugar,f],i '"r (.
seconded by Councilman Strain,to pass Resolution 97-14 accepting the deeds or easements ir ('(7'/3
including maintenance for North 6th Street.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,
Strain,Heath Gruber.Nays:Lihs.Motion carried 4 to 1.(See Resolution Book)
Acceptance of Easement Agreements -University Trunk Sewer Project.Motion by
Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to accept the easement agreement for
University Trunk Sewer Project with William's TurfFarrns and Mr.David Conn.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Lugar,Strain,Heath,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried
5 to O.
Natural Gas Purchasing Policy.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman
Gruber,to approve alternate #3 to play the market index and implement a peak gas adjustment
over $3.00 per mmbtu and savings to customers when prices drop below $1.00 per mmbtu per
US Energy Services recommendation.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,
Gruber,Lihs,Strain,Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Contract Meter Reading -Request to Seek Bids.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by
Councilman Gruber,to allow specifications to be advertised for bids with contract services to
begin July 1,1997.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Gruber,Strain,Lihs,
Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Sales of Old Equipment -Jaws of Life.Motion by Council Gruber,seconded by Councilman
Strain,to advertise the sale and to receive sealed bids the jaws of life.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Strain,Lugar,Heath,Lihs.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
MPO FY1998 Unified Planning Work Program -FY1998 Assessment.Motion by
Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve MPO FY1998 Unified
Planning Work Program.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Lihs,
Strain,Lugar.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Clean-up Day -May 17th.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to
set the date for May 17th for clean-up day.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,
Strain,Heath,Gruber.Lugar.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
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Board of Adjustment Discussion regarding Order to Reset Mobile Homes.JeffMcCoige
spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding the Board of Adjustment By-Laws.Jeff and Paul
Huscher will meet to discuss the By-Laws.I
Marsha Knaack,Midwest Mobile Home Court,stated that the Council is not to get involved in
the Board of Adjustment decisions.If there is a grievance it must be taken to district court.
Mayor's Report.Beth Kissel,is the new Dallas East reporter for Waukee;KCCI Project Main
Street will be presented on May 15th at the Centennial Park Covered Bridge;DARE graduation;
Proclamation for School Board Recognition Week May l lth thru the 17th.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Mayor's
Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Economic Development Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman
Gruber to accept the Economic Development report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion
carried.
Park Committee Report.Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to
accept the Park Committee report The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to
accept the Treasurer's report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.J
Attorney's Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to
accept the Attorney's report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Adjournment.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to adjourn at
12:37pm.
Attested:;L-~
----efkrx~~~Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk
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