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Home My WebLink About1999-03-10-Special MinutesThe March 10,1999 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor Donald L.Bailey. Roll Call.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote and the following Council Members were present:Nick Gruber,Marvin Berger,Mayor Donald Bailey,Robyn Heath,Bill Peard and Larry Lyon.Absent:None. Public Hearing -Lease of Space for City Hall.Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing on the proposed lease of space for City Hall.Council Members Lyon,Peard, Heath,Berger,Gruber,and Mayor Bailey all addressed the issues surrounding the proposed lease.Council Member Bill Peard read into the record and letters were received on the proposed lease from: •Kirk Tyler,President of Atlantic Bottling Company •Jeffery N.Downing,Downing Development •Lee R.Sellmeyer,265 Corene Ave. •Ronald Boone,295 Melrose Drive •Jan Blazinan &Mike DeAnda 600 Little Walnut Creek Dr •Joe Schmidt,2806 WAve •J.Daniel McGowan II,President &C.E.O.of Waukee State Bank •Chuck &Edith Underwood,110 Ashland Court •Rick Mosher,280 Christopher Ave •Linda Schaut,CED Dallas County Development,Inc. •Monica Lihs,455 Northview Drive •Sumner Worth,President of Gilcrest Jewett The Lumber Company •Paul &Tina Salisbury,150 Bel-Aire Drive •Steven Blumenthal,540 6'h Street Oral the presentations were given directly following the reading ofletters in support and opposition.Following Oral presentations by a number of residents including: •Chet Chedester,220 Waukee Ave. •Mr.Garret &Mrs.Snyder,490 Northview Dr. •Mike Watts,675 3'd Street •Gary Porth,500 5'h Street •Linda Mack,970 3'd Street •Tammy Stifle,200 Cari Circle •Deb Petersen,2832 WAve •Chris Keller •GeoffWarmouth,120'h Kaylin •Jerry Crow,14407 University Ave •J.Daniel McGowan II,45 N.Warrior Lane •Joe Schmidt,2806 WAve •Ron Marr,840 3'd Street •Jay Oxenford,866 Collins Drive •Jack Inman,306 Hwy 6 •Bob Hays,Interim City Administrator Motion by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Lyon to suspend the Public Hearing until 6:450 p.rn.,Monday,March 15,1999,at which time the Public Hearing shall reconvene at the City Hall,410 6th St.,Waukee,Iowa.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Peard,Heath and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. ) ) ) Public Hearing -FY 1999/2000 Budget.Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.announced that this was the time and the place for the public hearing on the FY 1999/2000 budget. Interim City Administrator Bob Hays gave and presentation,and summary of the FY 1999/2000 budget.Mr.Hays took questions on details of the budget and what went into the development process. The following individuals gave comments on the FY 1999/2000 budget: •Robert Elsworth,145 Corene Ave. •Chet Chedester,220 Waukee Ave. •Mike Watts,675 3rd Street •lay Oxenford,866 Collins Dr. Motion by Councilwoman Heath,second by Councilman Lyon to approve RESOLUTION NO.99-28 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000,AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERIC TO CERTIFY THE NECESSARY TAX LEVY FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,AND TO TIMELY COMPLETE ALL PROCEDURES AS REQUIRED BYLAW.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes: Heath,Lyon,Peard,Berger and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. ! ) Mayor,Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Announced that he was Vetoing Resolution 99-28, provided a written explanation of his veto and requested that the City Council lower the tax rate. Waukee City Council P.O.Box 847 Waukee,IA 50263 Dear Council Members, I hereby am vetoing the 99-d$budget. I strongly urge you to reconsider this tax rate you have just approved.Last year on March 23rd a motion from Council Member Gruber and a second to that motion from Council Member Lyon was approved with a 5-0 vote to set the tax rate at $13.50 per thousand,if the public safety building were approved.I supported your approval of that motion,as a commitment to our citizens who were voting on whether to approve the public safety building.) I) It is may belief that this budget deviates from that council action and commitment,that is why I am vetoing your approval of the budget.I believe once a commitment is made we need to adhere to it.The public safety building accounts for a 17%increase on the city tax rate in this budget.In other words jumping from the current rate of $11.54 to $13.50 is a 17%increase in the rate.The voters overwhelmingly approved that bond issue with that understanding.Adding other expenditures such as the city hall space rental cost will cause the proposed rate to increase another 6%. This veto is not intended to discredit the benefits of any city hall space proposal presented,it is because of the tax rate implications that would result.As you know,I considered this additional space needs issue and believed if funding other than taxes, were available to pay for it,it should be given strong consideration.During the budget process,our staff advised us,that funding option was not available,therefore it does effect the tax rate.If removed from the budget,the tax rate can be adjusted down accordingly.I also believe we should hire part time help for the building inspector assistant position.This employee could be available for the busy part of the construction season and Larry's vacation and we would not have to pay health insurance costs.These two changes should allow us to hit the $13.50 targeted rate,that I have advocated since the budget process began. I believe you work hard to do what is right for our community;approval of the $13.50 as per the connnitment is the right thing to do.If you do not override the rate will remain at last year's rate ($11.54),because of the veto.I feel so strongly about limiting the rate at the $13.50,as per the commitment on March 23,1998,that I am also prepared to live with the repercussions if you do not revote the tax rate to $13.50 and you let the veto stand. I truly believe the citizens of Waukee do get a great value in services for the share of property taxes the city received.That value comes from the dedicated employees we have.They work hard for this city and our citizens.The negative feelings this issue has brought out are not fair to any of us.We owe it to the employees and citizens to do the right thing.Please support me by approving a $13.50 rate like the motion last year stated. This will allow the new administrator and council more time to study the options and allow more time for our expanding tax base to catch-up.City hall was not a part ofthe long nor short term goals from our strategic planning session to be accomplished this fiscal year.I have asked if the council meetings could be held at one of the school buildings,and I have been told that it would not be a problem.The council chambers should be removed from the current city hall to allow more office space.Meeting at one of our schools will accomplish opening space at city hall and buy us one more year of time.It will also help us to keep the commitment of a $13.50 rate voted by the council last year.City hall will have to move to a larger area.I believe we can wait a year when we are in a better position,have kept the commitment,and have accomplished the education process with ourselves and the citizens about all the options available. You still have my highest respect for the difficult job you perform,I needfur support on this as does the owners ofthis business the citizens of Waukee. Sincerely, Donald Lee Bailey,Jr. Mayor,City of Waukee Motion by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Berger to override the Mayor's Veto of Resolution 99-28.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger, Heath,Peard and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Adjournment.Motion to adjourn by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Lyon at 10:42 p.m.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Peard,Heath and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.~_ DOnaML.BaileY~'-yo-r--- ) j \ ) j ) The March 15,1999 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.by Mayor Donald L.Bailey. ) j )Roll Call.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote and the following Council Members were present:Nick Gruber,Marvin Berger,Mayor Donald Bailey,Robyn Heath,and Larry Lyon.Absent:Bill Peard. Public Hearing -Lease of Space for City Hall.Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for reconvening the Public Hearing on the Lease of Space for City Hall. The Mayor read letters concerning the lease from Paul &Tina Salisbury and Sumner Worth,President of Gilcrest Jewett The Lumber Company.The Mayor asked for any remaining comments and comments were received from residents,the Mayor,Council Members and Staff Motion moved by Councilman Lyon,Seconded by Councilman Gruber,that the City Council of the City of Waukee find that the property in Lot 3,Candleridge Park,an Official Plat in the City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa,which is the property proposed to be leased by K.C.Holdings,Inc.,to the City of Waukee,has an economic life of more than 20 y,ears,which is far in excess of the maximum term of said proposed lease._The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Gruber,Heath and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to o.• Resolution No.99-29 Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Gruber to approve Resolution No.99-29.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber, Heath,Lyon and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to o. ) J RESOLUTION NO.99-29 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN K.C. HOLDINGS,INC.AND THE CITY OF WAUKEE,PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION THEREOF,AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL PROCEDURES AS REQUIRED BY LAW TO CLOSE THE TRANSACTION AND OBTAIN POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES. WHEREAS the City of Waukee,Iowa,has complied with all statutory requirements for approval of the lease agreement between K.C.Holdings,Inc.,as landlord,and the City of Waukee,as tenant,for the lease of property in Lot 3,Candleridge Park,an Official Plat in the City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa;and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Waukee has found that the maximum term of said lease does not exceed the economic life of the property,as determined by the City Council; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Waukee,Iowa,does hereby approve and enter into the lease agreement with K C.Holdings,Inc.,(a copy of which is attached hereto)for the lease and 1 option to purchase property in Lot 3,Candleridge Park,an Official Plat in the City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa,according to the terms thereof;and directs the City Administrator to take all procedures as required by law close the transaction and obtain possession of the premises, PASSED AND APPROVED this 15tl'day of March,1999, By:Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor Attest:Gregory S.Fetterman,City Clerk Adjournment.Motion to adjourn by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Lyon at 7:56 p,rn.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Heath and Berger. Nays:None,Motion carried 4 to 0,fV .' rr~UtfJ/M~