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Home My WebLink About1997-05-05-Regular MinutesThe May 5,1997 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,Robyn Heath,Monica Lihs,Dan Lugar,and Terry Strain. Open Forum.Larry Lyon -610 Boone Drive -would like to publicly commend the Waukee Law Enforcement Officials for successfully slowing down the traffic on Boone Drive but there still is a problem with the dust.Kurt stated that a dust control application is to be applied on Tuesday,May 6th.Larry requested a speed limit sign posted south of the ball park entrance. Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to approve the agenda with the deletion of item #6.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Consent Agenda -4/21/97 Council Minutes and Salary &Bill Presentation.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to approve the consent agenda.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Lugar,Gruber,Strain,and Heath.Nays:None. Motion carried 5 to O. !!Salary Presentation: Breuer,Gregory A. DeZeeuw,David S. Evans,Robert G. Fetterman,Gregory S. Ford,Elizabeth A. Herrick,Robert D. Hopper,Kenneth E. Horkey,Robin R. Lestina,Toni L. Mack,Linda M. McNamara,Terence P. Ohnemus,Valerie J. Phillips,Larry J. Royer,Tim Rueckel,Kurt A. Ryan,Lawrence W. Tofteland,Joy E. Van Zee,Dianna L. Wesselmann,John C. White,Danny L. Wilson,Charlene Wright,Brian Zook,Christal D. Telco Community Credit Total Bill Presentation: AT &T Wireless Amercian Library Assoc. Frappe' IPERS IPERS US Postal Service 948.67 724.65 796.13 249.12 654.76 702.14 903.62 859.40 640.77 660.41 703.24 173.32 1,090.69 787.46 1,156.82 870.88 586.65 461.74 1,144.19 675.63 820.62 716.14 97.30 355.00 22,649.16 Hotel expense/conf. Dues Citizen of the Year Reception Police Regular Utility Billing 443.55 110.00 18.00 2,234.56 2,858.33 288.36 I Waukee First Responders Waukee State Bank Brenton State Bank 3E Electrical Engin &Equ United States Cellular Charlene Wilson AT&T Wireless Long Dist Aramark Uniform Services Blue Cross/Blue Shield Brenton State Bank Business Communications Communication Briefings Copy Systems,Inc Creative Printers,Inc OM Register OM Water Works Feslers Inc Gall1s Inc. Gas Products Sales Hallett Materials Hardys,Inc. Hawkeye Wood Shavings,In IACP Net/LOGIN Services Independent Salt Company IA Fire Equipment Company 2 MidAmerican Energy IA Windshield Repair ICBO James W Bell Co.,Inc Jim Coons Trucking KAR Products Linch Auto Parts Mer Merritt Company,Inc. MIDCO SUPPLY COMPANY Mid-Iowa Sales Company MUELLER SALES CORP Newman Traffic Signs plumb Supply Company Presto-X Company Professional Equipment Quality Ford of W.D.M. Quill Corporation Pramair RCC Western Store #12 RD McKinney Plbg &Excav Radio Shack Sensus Technologies Inc USABlueBook US Energy Services,Inc U.S.Energy Services US Postal Service AirTouch Cellular University Photo Utility Consultants Inc VanZee,Dianna VISA Waukee Mini Storage Waukee Municipal Gas Equipment CD 1773 PPE 4/30/97 Supplies 249-1212 Travel PCS Training Wireless Phone Service Mats May 197 Health Ins. Petty Cash Reimb. Lights Subscriptions Copy Contract 1850 Issues NT-April Ad-Ford Water 3/26/97-4/28/97 Battery Supplies Supplies Ice Control Sand Univ Ave Trunk Sewer 1 Supplies IACP Net Hiway/Treated Bulk Fire Extinguishers 3/17/97 -4/18/97 Repair Information Material Air Compressor 1"Bedding Supplies Parts April-LD Cleaning 3/24/97-4/18/97 Pipe Supplies Supplies Signs Supply Pest Control Etcon GFI Tester Warranty Work Supplies Supplies Clothing Allowance Replace Hyd AC Interfer Filter Hand Strap Meter Rebuilt Mar 1997 Gas Gas April 1997 May Newsletter postage April Charges Film Processing Testing for April Travel re reception food Training May Storage 3/20/97 -4/22/97 ***TOTAL FOR BANK 51 ***GRAND TOTAL *** 2 390.00 400.000.00 5,870.81 59.36 246.55 12.40 0.29 49.04 11,001.35 189.39 87.00 79.00 26.46 180.00 135.00 13,932.08 28.95 175.16 311.99 236.80 238,206.10 64.00 500.00 619.51 13 .50 2,527.22 103.00 34.65 10,250.00 398.72 91.28 91.21 5.00 240.00 57.33 66.90 87.98 1,509.95 2.65 21.50 30.45 330.50 179.46 77.00 87.94 1,564.70 12.99 42.85 512.84 35,483.84 4,067.71 275.72 29.95 5.98 336.00 11.16 638.03 46.00 875.13 1 326,375.76 326,694.07 J Recognition of Courtyard Crew Garden Club.Mayor Bailey recognized the group of 31 First through Sixth graders that for the last two years have done a lot of wonderful projects in the community.This spring they have racked in the triangle &the Library lawns and they helped plant trees in the Windfield Park that were received from the sesquicentennial Commission. They have done a tremendous job.The Mayor presented the group with a certificate of Appreciation.Clark Bowden accepted the certificate for the Courtyard Crew Garden Club. Zoning Ordinance -3rd Reading.Kurt Rueckel explained several concerns regarding R-4 Town Houses and Mobile Homes Parks.Early Friday afternoon Kurt received a letter from Kathryn Barnhill representing the concerns of some mobile home park residents.Kurt recommended to pass the Zoning Ordinance and try to resolve these issues within the next month. Jeff Downing would hate to see the Council pass the Zoning Ordinance without the issues resolved. Mayor Bailey suggested to the Council to delay the passing of the Zoning Ordinance until the May 19th meeting. Councilman Strain asked if the Planning &Zoning Commission addressed Mr.Downing concerns.Councilman Strain would like to know the recommendations of the Planning and . Zoning Commission. Councilman Gruber had a problem with the Zoning Ordinance as currently written. Councilman Lugar would like to have all items of concerns addressed before any further action is taken. Councilwoman Lihs would like to have Paul Huscher's legal opinion regarding the Mobile Home Park letter. Paul Huscher will read the letter and give his legal opinion. Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman Lugar,delay item #7 and to direct Kurt to meet with John Kursitis,Councilwoman Heath,Jeff Downing and anyone else Kurt feels would be appropriate to attend to discuss the Zoning Ordinance concerns.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Lugar,Lihs,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Resolution Regarding Zoning Fees and Charges.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded J/ by Councilman Lugar,to approve Resolution No.97-15 setting fees for it )'.f Planning/Subdivision/Zoning and all additional cost incurred by the City of Waukee for review jf if!.fJ fees of the City Engineer and/or City Attorney;and reimbursement for publication charges when 3 warranted due to excessive costs.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Lugar, Gruber,Heath,and Strain.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.) Consideration of New Sewer Lagoon Facility Plans.John Kursitis,V &K,and John Wesselmann,Public Works Director,reported to the Council regarding the Sewer Lagoon Project Treatment process to allow additional growth in the city.John Kursitis presented an updated Biolac System with a proposed cost of$I,156,OOO.00 for Phase 1 and $881,000 for Phase 2. Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to set a date for a public hearing June 2nd regarding the Sewer Lagoon Facility.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote: Ayes:Lihs,Gruber,Strain,Heath,and Lugar.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Impact Fees -WaterlSewer/Warning Sirens.Kurt Rueckel presented to the Council an analysis of impact fees for the Sewer Plant expansion. Councilman Lugar would like to see all citizens share the cost for Phase 2 of the sewer plan expansion.Ifthe city does not adopt impact fees the sewer rates will have to increased. Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to direct Kurt Rueckel to meet with area developers and have several council members attend to discuss the possible impact fees.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lihs,Heath,Lugar,and Strain.Nays:I None.Motion carried 5 to o.J Budget Amendment -Set a Date for Public Hearing.Motion by Councilman Gruber, seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to set a public hearing May 19th at 7:00pm for a Budget Amendment.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lihs,Heath,Strain,and Lugar. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Gas Rebate Program.John Wesselmann presented a Gas Rebate Program to the Mayor and Council.Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to implement the Gas Rebate Program by July 1,1997.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Heath, Lihs,and Gruber.Nays:Lugar.Motion carried 4 to 1. Attorney Fees for Board of Adjustments.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to have the City Attorney at the Board of Adjustment hearing when requested and have Kurt review the fees to see if the city needs to increase them.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lihs,Lugar,Strain and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Resolution Setting Copy Fees,Fax,and Tape Duplication Fees.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to increase copy fees,fax,and tape duplication fees as follows:I 4 ��--��----�---- $10.00 per tape Faxes $1.50 per page Copies:8 Y,X 11 8 Y,X 14 11 X 17 $0.25 one sided $0.30 one sided $0.75 one sided $0.50 two sided $0.60 two sided $1.00 two sided The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar,Heath,Lihs,Strain,and Gruber.Nays:None. Motion carried 5 to O. Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to approve the agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for maintenance and repair of primary roads in Municipalities. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Gruber,Heath,Strain,and Lugar.Nays:None. Motion carried 5 to O. Approval of NDRSWPC By-Laws.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilman Strain,to approve the NDRSWPC By-Laws.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lugar, Strain,Gruber,Lugar,and Lihs.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Mayor's Report.The Mayor announced the following:Rick Huscher was appointed to Judgeship effective May 29th;the city will need to fmd a new prosecuting attorney;the covered bridge project -KCCI awarded the city with the Project Mainstreet Grant;received a Thank You note from the Girls Scouts;introduced Beth Kusel as the new Dallas County News reporter; declared May 4th -10th Municipal Clerk's week;Michelle Hillman,Waste Management,send a very nice letter regarding the City Livability Awards and stating we were the only city in the Des Moines area that applied for this award. Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to accept the Mayor's report. The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Planning and Zoning Report.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to accept the Planning and Zoning Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Board of Adjustments Report.Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to accept the Board of Adjustments report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Parks Report.Motion by Councilman Lugar,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to accept the Parks report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Utility Report.No report. 5 Economic Development Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Economic Development report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.) Library Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Library report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Administrator's Report.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lugar,to schedule a work session for June 23rd with Tim Shields.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote: Ayes:Gruber,Lugar,Lihs,Strain,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve the Administrator's report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Attorney's Report.Annexation nothing. Landfill -Closed Session.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to enter into closed session 21.lSC 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 ofthe govermnental body in that litigation.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Strain,Lugar,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. The Council entered closed session at 9:30pm.1 The Council came out of closed session at 9:40pm. Adjournment.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to adjourn the meeting at 9:40pm.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. fJn-~~ Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk I 6