HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-20-Regular MinutesThe October 20,1997 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Mayor
Donald L.Bailey,JI.
Roll Call.A roll call vote was taken and the following Council Members were present:Nick
Gruber,Robyn Heath,Monica Lihs,Terry Strain,and Mary White.Absent:None.
Open Forum.
Marge Lause -100 Northview Drive -asked for a update on sidewalks and crosswalks on
Ashworth Drive and the five-way stop.Mayor Bailey stated that is being studied.
Marge asked about the speed limit being lowered for the safety of the children arriving and
leaving the school walking.
Councilman Strain suggested a flashing sign with the speed limit being lowered during school
hours.Councihnan Strain suggested this issue to be taken to the School Board.
Mayor Bailey stated that as soon as the study is completed it will be presented to the Council.
Councilwoman Lihs received a call from a resident regarding the cars speeding on Ashworth
between the five-way stop and the 4-way stop at 4th and Ashworth.
Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Add 17A -Aflac Contract/Documents.Motion by
Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to approve the agenda with the addition
of 17A -AFLAC -Contracts/Documents.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Consent Agenda -A)10/6/97 Council Minutes;and B)Salary and Bill Presentation.
Councilwoman White would like Kurt's statement regarding money for the increase of Council
Payment would be in the budget added to the minutes and itemize the Administrator's Report.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman White,to approve the consent
Agenda with changes.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,White,Lihs,Heath
and Strain.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Salary and Bill Presentation:
Bailey,Donald
Brenton state Bank
Breuer,Gregory A
Burgus,Matthew
Collection Services
DeZeeuw,David S
Evans,Cyndi
Evans,Robert G
Patrick J Flater
Ford,Elizabeth A.
Terry Gibson
Gruber,Nick
218.43
7,203.67
1,154.42
511.71
200.55
780.28
208.76
951.01
633.58
733.03
92.18
50.79
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Heath,Robyn R
Herrick,Robert D.
Hopper,Kenneth E
Horkey,Robin R.
LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK
Lihs,Monica E.
Michael J Liskey
Lestina.Toni
Mack,Linda M.
Ohnemus,valerie J
Phillips,Larry J.
Royer,Tim
Rueckel,Kurt A
Lawrence W.Ryan
schmitt,Mark
Strain,Terry L.
Mark A.Swan
Tofteland,Joy E.
Van Zee,Dianna
Telco Community Credit Un
Wesselmann,John C
White,Danny L
White,Mary
Charlene Wilson
Wright,Brain
***TOTAL
Allegra
Aramark Uniform Services
Best Buy Company,Inc
Border's Book Shop
Brenton State Bank
Broderick Animal Clinic
Chelsea House publishers
Children's Book Council
CITY OF WAUKEE
CITY WIDE HEATING &AC
Dallas County News
Dawson
DM Water Works
E-Z Industries
First State Bank
Fuller Standard Service
Great Western Supply Co
Grimes Asphalt &paving
Hardys,Inc.
HIGHSMITH COMPANY
Ingram Library Services
IADA Services,Inc
MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican Energy
J &M Lock &Key Service
Lerner Publications Co.
Mack,Linda M.
Madison National Life
Merritt Company,Inc.
Metro Uniforms
Midwest Radar &Equipment
netINS
N Dallas Regnl Solid Wast
Office Depot Inc
Olson's Body &Paint
Olson Brothers
Payless Cashways,Inc
46.17
807.12
920.22
1,090.96
55.00
46.17
427.96
638.64
734.79
211.31
1,168.61
856.62
1,264.51
739.03
92.18
46.17
257.09
663.45
481.65
595.00
774.46
827.53
46.17
782.22
774.13
27,085.57
Arrest Warrants
Material
Material
PPE 10/15/97 Med WH
Sept &Oct Animal Contra
Material
Poster
Monthly Service
Furnace Repair
Material
Material
C.O.G.
Supplies
Fire Truck Payment
Sept Fuel
Auto Litter Bags
Part.Pay Est.NO.2
Part.Pay.Est.#6
Supplies
MARC records 8/97
987-1073
Monthly Service
street Ligt.9/12/97-10
Maintenance of BLDG
Material
Mileage
Oct Prem
Carpet Cleaning
Uniforms
Antenna Ext Cable
Internet Service
97-98 Membership Dues
Office Supplies
Install Headlight Switch
Fuel
Tape Rule
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48.78
126.06
48.92
107.05
772.12
100.00
16.45
15.50
45.94
164.57
32.00
40.44
10,873.73
29.90
19,900.17
246.54
276.84
102,783.42
94,733.81
242.65
785.93
33.48
955.21
3,097.74
289.10
14.21
31.62
263.82
239.68
215.76
103.00
25.00
1,705.50
359.22
34.00
84.86
29.34
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J
Bookpage subscription
Refund Deposit
Material
Documen Standard HWY signs-Bal
Mileage
Fire Helmet
Sept '97 State WH Tax
Material Large Print
Cell Phone
Postage Stamps
Monthly Service
Monthly Phone Service
Supplies
Festival of Books WKSHP
Supplies
Monthly Residential Serv
October Rental
Computer Cable
September Cleaning
Pro Motion Corp
Erica Flanery
Rosen Publishing
Superintendent of
Tofteland,Joy E.
Toyne's IA Fire Trk Ser
Treas,State of Iowa
ULVERSCROFT
United States Cellular
US Postal Service
AirTouch Cellular
US West Communications
university Photo
University of Iowa
Washpointe Autowash
Waste Management of Iowa
Waukee Mini storage
Winnebago Software Co.
wi tyk I Debra
***TOTAL
***GRAND TOTAL ***
120.00
50.00
38.32
4.00
39.06
129.00
2,786.63
239.70
226.26
32.00
31.76
772.82
9.54
48.00
10.90
12,066.04
46.00
32.00
125.00
255,679.39
282,764.96
Resolution Approving Reduction of Speed Limit on Hwy 6.Motion by Councilman Gruber,
seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution 97-38 approving recommendation
from the Iowa Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit on Highway 6 (Hickman
Road)from 55 mph to 45 mph.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,
Strain,Lihs,and White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Ordinance Changing Zoning of Lot I -Seven Pine From A-I to R-l.Motion by
Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilman Strain,to have the 2nd reading of ordinance to
amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,
by Re-Zoning and Changing Certain Property therein from A-I (Agricultural District)to R-l
(Single Family Residential District)and Amending the Official Zoning Map to Show Re-Zoning
in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lihs,Strain,White,Heath,and Gruber.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Resolution Approving Westgate Plat 2.Brad Cooper,Civil Engineers Design,discussed the
plans for development in Westgate Plat 2.
Paul Huscher,City Attorney,had 2 major concerns I)the Treasurer's Certificates on the wrong
form and the property description was not attached;and 2)in the easement stipulation there is
only one prevision that grantor will not change the easement area or the grade.Paul is more
concerned with the property owner not changing the easement area or the grade.He would like
language put in concerning the property owners.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution 97-39
with the corrections to the Treasurer's Certificate,The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Strain,Heath,Lihs,Gruber,and White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
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Ordinance Increasing the Compensation of Mayor and Council.No written comments
received.
Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilwoman Lihs,to have the 2nd reading of the
ordinance in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Strain,Lihs,Heath,Gruber,and
White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to waive the 3rd reading and
put on final passage.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Lihs,Heath,Strain,Gruber,and
White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Ordinance No.2232
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 -SECTION 110.1 AND 110.2
INCREASING THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION OF CITY COUNCIL PERSONS,THE
MAYOR,AND THE MAYOR PRO-TEM.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Waukee,Iowa.
Section I.Section 110.1 is hereby amended by deleting $50.00 from the first line
thereof,and inserting in lieu thereof"$IOO.OO",and by deleting from the second line "$55.00"
and inserting "$110.00"in lieu thereof;such changes to be effective after the next regular
election for the office of each council person and so that the section reads as follows:
110.1 Councilmen.The salary of each council person shall be $100 per month,
however,any council person serving as mayor pro tern shall be paid $I I a for each month in
which he or she remains in office.
Section 2.Section 110.2 is hereby amended by deleting "$250.00"and inserting in
lieu thereof"$400.00";such change to be effective after the next regular election for the office of
the Mayor and so that the section reads as follows:
110.2 Mayor.The Mayor shall receive a monthly salary of $400/month.
Section 3.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4.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.
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Section 5.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council this 20th day of October,1997,and approved this 20th day of
October,1997.
Resolution Increasing the Gas Connection Fees.Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by
Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution 97-40 increasing the Gas Connection Fees to
$375.00.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Heath,White,Gruber and Lihs.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
The Mobile Home Park would like all the gas services installed this fall and are willing to pay
the added cost to have the work contracted out.The price estimate per lot would be $404.13 for
the contractor doing the main work to put the gas services in.
Public Hearing -Resolution Deeding City Property to mOT.
The Mayor opened the hearing at 8:04p.m.
Mayor Bailey asked if any written or oral commends were received.None were received.
The Mayor closed the meeting.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman White,to approve Resolution 97-41
approve the Quit Claim Deed.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Gruber,White,Lihs,
Strain,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Approval of Bids to Abandon Downtown Well.Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by
Councilman Gruber,to approve the bid from J &R Drilling Services,Inc.Not to exceed
$6,540.00.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Strain,Gruber,Heath,Lihs,and White.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Approval of Utilities Policies.Motion by Councilman Strain,seconded by Councilman
Gruber,to approve the Utilities Billing Polices.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Strain,Gruber,Heath,Lihs,and White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Consideration of City Ad Advertisement.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by
Councilman Strain,to approve the City ED Advertisement.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:
Ayes:Gruber,Strain,Heath,Lihs,and White.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Appointment to Board of Adjustments.JeffMcCoige -term up;Margaret Stone -resigned.
Names submitted to fill the position on the Board of Adjustments were Bob Ellis,Jim Phillips,
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and Herb Perry.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to appoint Bob Ellis to
complete a 2 year term and Jim Phillips to a 5 year term on the Board of Adjustments
Committee affective November 11,1997.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,
Heath,White,Strain,and Lihs.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission.Mark Schoeberl and Jeff McCoige are
interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman White,to reappoint Frank Hoifeldt
to the Planning &Zoning Commission to a five year term,The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:
Ayes:Gruber,White,Lihs,Heath,and Strain.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilwoman White,to appoint Jeff McCoige to
the Planning &Zoning Commission for a five year term.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:
Ayes:Heath,White,Strain,Lihs,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Discussion of Park Restrooms/Storage Building.John Wesselmann discussed the estimates to
construction a building for Park Restrooms/Storage Building.
Aflac -Contract/Documents.Table until the November 3rd meeting.
Mayor's Report.Jeff Downing and Dan McGowan made copies of the award the City of
Waukee received -Best of Des Moines 1997;Fareway still is planning to build but has been
delayed until spring;Gilcrest!J ewett would like to start building next summer;Meet the
candidates is scheduled for Tuesday,October 21,1997 at the City Library.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the Mayor's
report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried
Administrator's Report.Kurt updated the Council on the Northview Street project;University
Trunk Sewer Project has been moving along smoothly and will be completed in the next few
weeks;Toni is helping to straighten his files;the auditors will be back on November 3rd.
Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept Administrator's
Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Library Report.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve
the Library Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried
Utility Committee Report.Motion Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath to
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approve the Utility Committee Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Economic Development Committee Report.Motion by Councilwoman Lihs,seconded by
Councilwoman White,to approve the Economic Development Committee Report.The Mayor
asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Attorney's Report -Annexation -Closed Session.Paul has not received the brief on the
annexation report.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to
approve the Attorney's Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried
Adjournment.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to adjourn at
9:14 p.m.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
Attest:
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I Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk
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