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Home My WebLink About1998-01-05-Regular MinutesThe January 5,1998 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr. Oath of Office -Donald Bailey,Mayor;Nicholas Gruber,City Council;Marvin Berger,City Council;and William Peard,City Council,were swom in by Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk. Roll Call.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote and the following Council members were present:Marvin Berger,Nick Gruber,Robyn Heath,Larry Lyon,and Bill Peard. Open Forum.Mrs.De Witt,550 5th Street,she is concerned with Waukee's winter road conditions. Mayor Bailey stated that the winter road conditions are currently being addressed and will improve in the very near future. Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Motion by Councihnan Lyons,seconded by Councilman Berger,to approve the agenda.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Consent Agenda -A)12/15/97 Council Minutes;B)Salary,Bill,and Interfund Transfer Presentation;C)Set a Date for Public Hearing -Rezoning of 1)Vaughn Property;2) Williamsburg Park;and 3)Indigo Ridge.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Berger,to approve the consent agenda.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes: Gruber,Berger,Heath,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. The Salary and Bill Presentation: Bailey,Donald Brenton State Bank Brenton state Bank Breuer,Gregory A DeZeeuw,David S Evans,Cyndi Evans,Robert G Fetterman,Gregory S. Patrir.k J Flater Ford,Elizabeth A. Terry Gibson Gruber,Nick Heath,Robyn R Herrick,Robert D. Hopper,Kenneth E Horkey,Robin R. Jones,Harry N LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK Lihs,Monica E. Lestina,Toni Larry Lyon Mack,Linda M. Ohnemus,Valerie J Phillips,Larry J. Royer,Tim Rueckel,Kurt A 218.43 7,l35.72 100.00 1,174.20 1,091.08 167.61 864.97 346.73 669.15 710.38 92.18 50.79 46.17 903.77 818.03 827.96 412.64 55.00 46.17 638.63 46.17 734.78 239.74 1,174.11 856.62 1,264.51 1 Lawrence W.Ryan Schmitt,Mark Strain,Terry L. Tofteland,Joy E. Van Zee,Dianna Telco Community Credit Un Wesselmann,John C White,Danny L Charlene Wilson Wright,Brain Brenton State Bank Breuer,Gregory A Consolidated Managemnt Evans,Robert G Hopper,Kenneth E Horkey,Robin R. IPERS -Police IPERS -Regular Phillips,Larry J. Treas,State of Iowa White,Danny L Brenton State Bank Brenton State Bank Breuer,Gregory A DeZeeuw,David S Evans,Cyndi Evans,Robert G Grrgory Fetterman Patrick J Flater Ford,Elizabeth A. Herrick,Robert D. Hopper,Kenneth E Horkey,Robin R. Jones,Harry N LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK Lestina,Toni Mack,Linda M. Ohnemus,Valerie J Phillips,Larry J. Royer,Tim Rueckel,Kurt A Lawrence W.Ryan Tofteland,Joy E. Van Zee,Dianna Telco Community Credit Un Wesselmann,John C white,Danny L Charlene Wilson Wright,Brain 985.38 92.18 46.17 663.45 481.65 595.00 988.07 768.94 782.22 1,117.32 158.27 50.71 33.66 45.59 43.18 44.66 2,146.50 3,256.11 57.33 4,218.68 43.99 100.00 6,536.70 940.40 862.75 203.91 864.97 305.98 741.38 710.39 850.60 818.03 867.32 323.54 100.00 593.63 734.78 215.74 1,174.11 857.79 1,264.50 985.38 663.45 481.66 595.00 989.22 737.31 782.22 823.50 ***GRAND TOTAL *** AdMed Ltd Allegra Aramark Uniform Services ATCO International B &S Industries Inc. Bankers Trust Company Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bottom Line Books Brenton Bank Brenton State Bank Broderick Animal Clinic Business Communications Capital Sanitary Supply Random Drug Test Pawnbroker Items Matts Supplies Supplies Bond Sinking/Water Jan.'98 Premo Bottom Line Yearbook Postage Library PC Board Stray Cats Radio Repair Supplies 2 ), ) 67,514.67 25.00 457.00 27.66 198.00 121.12 39,325.44 10,757.85 24.90 37.64 184.68 36.00 190.00 378.52 , I) Carpenter Uniform Co Copy systems,Inc DM Register DM Water Works Dorsey &Whitney Ed M.Feld Equipment Co Electro-Serv,Inc. Electronic Engineering Co Emergency Medical Prod Harper Brush Works Fastpro International Inc IA Municipalities Workers Independent Salt Company International Association IA Crime Prevention Assoc MidAmerican Energy MidAmerican Energy IA One Call IA Windshield Repair ICBO Jems Martin Marietta Aggreg Mer Mercy School of Emergency Mid-Iowa Sales Company Mid-Land Equipment Co Midwest Radar &Equipment Newman Traffic Signs Office Depot Inc Physicians Desk Reference Payless Cashways,Inc Pioneer Gas Presto-X Company Quality Ford of W.D.M. Quill Corporation Bryan Corbett Linda Williams Scott Wright Tree Company Stoffel Seals Corporation Triplett Off Essentials Union Pacific Railroad united States Cellular US Energy Services,Inc US Postal Service US West Communications VISA VoiceStream Washpointe Autowash Waukee First Responders WearGuard Charlene Wilson ***GRAND TOTAL *** Ballistic Vest Consultant Fees Subscriptions Monthly Testing Legal Fees Scott 2.2 Air Pak Covered Bridge Elec work Repair of Equip Supplies Supplies Supplies Dec.Work Comp Prem Hiway/Treated Bulk Dues Membership 11/13/97-12/15/97 12/15/97 Supplies Repair Checklist Jems 24 issues Sand Flat Rate Invoice Sandra Swallow Supplies Repair of Equipment Fees Street Signs Computer Paper 98 PDR Supplies Supplies Maintenance of BLDG Repair Office Supplies Gas Rebate Gas Rebate/Themostat Tree Removal Police Badges Forms W2 &1099's PL-Rent,Preset Monthly Service Nov 97 Gas Billing Postage 987-1073 Monthly Dues Monthly Service Maintenance David Conn Clothing Allowance Travel Reimb-Medical PIa 450.00 26.13 47.45 17,177.42 4,847.46 1,650.00 670.88 30.00 154.65 68.72 30.50 860.00 1,197.89 100.00 20.00 6,614.07 243.02 110.80 29.50 195.15 44.97 378.70 10.00 870.00 117.29 482.72 225.00 86.00 289.87 69.95 248.79 164.76 23.00 461.43 328.73 25.00 14.00 2,495.00 180.00 29.52 180.00 194.36 78,982.75 589.26 545.28 512.69 42.07 8.85 60.00 419.80 7.13 174,374.37 Appointments -A)City Clerk/Administrator;B)Chief of Police;C)City Attorney;D)City Engineer;E)Committee Appointments.Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to appoint Kurt Rueckel as City Administrator.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Peard,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. The Mayor appointed Larry Phillips as Chief of Police. 3 Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to appoint Paul Huscher as /-, City Attorney.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Peard,Lyon,and i Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.~ Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded Councilwoman Heath,to appoint Veenstra &Kimm, Inc.as City Engineer.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Peard,Berger, and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. The Mayor made the following committee appointments: Don Bailey Budget Committee Development Committee Nick Gruber Public Safety Committee Utilities Committee Budget Committee Mayor Pro-tem Bill Peord Parks committee Development Committee Community Betterment Committee Morvin Berger Ubrory Committee Streets Committee Budget Committee Lorry Lyon Personnel Committee -Choir Boord of Adjustment Development -Response Committee Dallas County Development Robyn Heath Streets Committee -Choir Planning and Zoning Committee Personnel Audit Presentation.Mr.Nielson from the State Auditor's Office presented the 1996/1997 fiscal year audit to the Mayor and Council. Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to accept the 1996-97 Aunual Audit.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Berger,Gruber,Peard.Nays: None.Motion carried 5 to O. 4 J Property Maintenance Ordinance -3rd Reading. John Thorne asked what is consider "hard surface".The intended meaning of the word unsurfaced as used in the recently passed Property Maintenance Ordinance #2234 would be any surface not covered with inorganic material normally used in the surfacing of roadways such as crushed limestone,gravel,asphalt or concrete. Ed Slauson -how long would a resident have to comply if given notice.There would be reminders in the Waukee Taukee and then courtesy letters sent. Chet Chedester -did not find a procedure in the ordinance stating the length of time that would be considered reasonable.Paul Huscher explained that 20 days is considered a reasonable time span for personal service. Mayor Bailey stated this Ordinance was recommended by the City staff. Sandra Klein -why is it anyone else business what a resident does with their property. Larry Lyon state that he is for the property ordinance because there are property owners (landlords)that do not live in the area to oversee the condition of their property. Steven Blaumenthal stated that the surrounding properties making improvements has increased his property value $30,000 in three years. Marvin Whitlock -315 Bel-Aire Drive feels the cities needs these ordinances to protect the citizens against home owners that do not maintain their property. Joe Guisinger does not feel the city is big enough for an ordinance like this. Fred Hinds -745 Cherry Street,is in favor of the ordinance.He will continue to be a good neighbor and be a good citizen. Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to have the Property Maintenance Ordinance read for the 3rd time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote: Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Peard,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to put on Ordinance No.2234 " AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTERS 401 AND 403 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, AND PROVIDING FOR PENAL TIES FOR VIOLA nONS THEREOF"on its fmal passage. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Berger,Peard and Heath.Nays:None. Motion carried 5 to O. 5 Ordinance Creating a "Level B"Road Classification -3rd Reading.Motion by Councilman (~) Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to have the ordinance creating a "Level B"road I classification read for the 3rd time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:~ Gruber,Heath,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:Berger.Motion carried 4 to I. Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to put Ordinance No.2235 "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CLASS OF ROADS IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE CLASSIFIED AS "LEVEL B".ROADS,AND SETTING OUT CRITERIA FOR SERVICE OF SUCH ROADS",on its fmal passage.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber, Heath,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:Berger.Motion carried 4 to 1. Ordinance Restricting Parking on Northview Between Warrior Lane and 4th Street -2nd Reading. Marvin Whitlock is in support of this ordinance for the safety of the children in the neighborhood.TIle city council worked with the residents in regard to not widening Northview but the residents would give up the parking on the street ifNorthview was not widened. Mike Lause -100 Northview -everyone will be traveling at higher speeds if there is no parking. Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilman Peard,to have the Ordinance restricting parking on Northview between Warrior Land and 4th Street from 6:00am to 6:00pm,Monday thru Friday read for second time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon, Peard,Heath Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. ). J Schlaefer/Songbird Park Easement.Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to give Kurt permission to talk with the surrounding property owners regarding an easement for assess to Songbird Park.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes: Lyon,Heath,Peard,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Abandonment of Alleys -Wearmouth.Tabled until 1119/98 Council meeting. Update on N.6th Street (Acquisition of Easement).Kurt Rueckel and Paul Huscher updated the Council on the acquisition of easement on N.6th Street. John Wesselmann,Approving of New Job Description,and Granting Permission for City Administrator to Being Hiring Process.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Berger,to pass Resolution No.98-01 the City Administrator permission to begin the hiring process of a Director of Public Works as described in the Job Description at pay grade 10, and to bring back a recommendation for City Council approval.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger,Heath,Peard and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. 6 ).I.) Resolution Setting Deposit Limitations.Motion Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Berger,to approve Resolution 98-02 setting deposit limitations.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger,Lyon,Peard,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Bankers Trust Company,Des Moines Brenton Bank,Des Moines Earlham Savings Bank Raccoon Valley State Bank,Adel Telco Community Credit Union,Des Moines Waukee State Bank Liberty Savings Bank $1,250,000 $2,500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 Resolution Establishing Policy for the Issuance of Checks Prior to Council Approval.''... Motion by Councilman Berger,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution No. 98-03 establishing the policy for the issuance of certain checks prior to Council approval under certain circumstances.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Berger,Heath,Gruber,Peard, and Lyon,Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Resolution Amending the Policy for Expenditure of Funds for Employee and Volunteer Recognition and Support.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Berger,to pass Resolution No.98-04 amending the policy for expenditme of funds for Employee and Volunteer recognition and support.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger, Heath,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Ordinance Creating Board of Appeals -lst Reading.Motion by Councilman Gruber,to introduce the ordinance creating a Waukee Municipal Code Appeals Board providing for appointment by the Mayor,subject to Council approval,designating the qualifications,number, quorum,terms,residence,and powers. Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Peard,to have the Ordinance read for the first reading in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Heath, Lyon,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Ordinance Restricting Parking on Third Street from 185 Third Street to Kaylin Drive. Tabled until the January 19th Council meeting. Resolution Increasing the Per Capita Annual Fees of the North Dallas Solid Waste Regional Planning Commission from $0.50 to $0.85.Motion by Councilman Gruber, seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve Resolution No.98-05 increasing the Per Capita Atmual Fees of the North Dallas Solid Waste Regional Planning Commission from $0.50 to $0.85.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Berger,Peard,and Lyon. Nays:None,Motion carried 5 to O. 7 Citizen of the Year Rules.Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Gruber, to approve the City of the Year Rules.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Mayor's Report.The Mayor received a call from Guy Blair regarding address numbers on his building;will be attending a cookie munch off;met with Dream Catchers (housing for adults with disabilities);and requested the P &Z have a joint meeting with the Parks Committee. Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded Councilman Gruber,to accept the Mayor's report. The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Administrator's Report.Motion by Councilman Berger,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to accept the Administrator's Report.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Attorney's Report.Aunexation Appeal is still pending. Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councihnan Berger,to accept the Attorney's Report. The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Adjournment.Motion by Councilman Peard,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to adjourn at 9:58pm.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried. Attested: "Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk 8 ) j l)