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Home My WebLink About1999-04-19-Regular MinutesThe April 19,1999 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:10 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. Open Forum.Dr.Paul Kerkhoff spoke on behalf of the Waukee Chamber of Commerce about entrance signage for the City and asked for some direction from the Mayor and the Council as to where they would like to have signs located.The Mayor and Council indicated that Highway 6 &University Avenue would be the most appropriate locations.Dr.Kerkhoff was referred to city staff for additional details. Rob Sloan,470 5th Street,indicated that the Jaycees would like collect funds for the benefit of Lee Hogue &the Jaycees scholarship fund at varying intersections in Waukee on May 1"'. Lloyd Royer,816 Walnut Ridge Dr.,asked about the possibility of having temporary lights placed at the 5-way stop. Joan Heskett,225 Northview Dr.,expressed concern about the amount of traffic at the 5- way stop and safety concerns. Joe Schmidt,2806 W.Ave.,asked the Mayor and Council to have staff look into any possible improvements that may be made to assist with concerns about the 5-way stop. Gregory S.Fetterman,City Clerk speaking on behalf of the City Hall staff expressed their gratitude for all of the work:,assistance and guidance Interim City Administrator Bob Hays has provided. Jim Philips,240 Bel-Aire Dr.,expressed concern over a variety of issues concerning traffic and the budget. Benard Boone,210 Bel-Aire Dr,asked about filling a pot-hole in front of his residence Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilwoman Heath,to approve the agenda with the item #10 deleted and #13 &#14 flipped in order.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Gruber, Berger and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Consent Agenda.Motion by Councilwoman Heath,second by Councilman Lyon,to approve the consent agenda.Approval Council Minutes 4/05/99;Approval of Bills and Pay Roll.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Lyon,Peard,Gruber and Berger. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. ) J 1) New Library Board Trustee.Sue Oehleriking was introduced to the Mayor and Council as the new Library Board Trustee.Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Peard to recognize the selection of Sue Oehlerking as a member of Waukee Library Board of Trustees.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Lyon,Heath and Berger. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Rezoning of Munn Property from A-I to C-4.Motion by Councilman Peard,second by Councilman Berger to have the Clerk read the ordinance for the 2nd time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Berger,Heath,Gruber and Lyon.Nays:Peard. Motion carried 4 to I. Resolution 99-41 Accepting Plat of Cartel'Subdivision.Motion by Councilman Gruber, second by Councilman Lyon,to accept plat of Carter Subdivision.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Peard,Lyon and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Construction Plans for Enterprise Business Park Plat 2.Motion by Councilman Gruber, second by Councilwoman Heath,approve the construction plans for Enterprise Business Park Plat 2.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Heath,Peard,Lyon and Berger. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Resolution 99-42 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements -Pay Estimate No.10. Motion by Councilman Berger,second by Councilman Peard,to adopt Resolution No.99-42 entitled"Resolution approving partial pay estimate no.10 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements State Revolving Fund Project No.CS 192115 01"in the amount of $53,689.10.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Berger,Peard,Gruber,Lyon and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Resolution 99-43 Public Safety Building -Pay Estimate No.3.Motion by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Lyon,to adopt Resolution No.99-43 entitled "Resolution approving pay application No.3 for the Waukee Public Safety Facility"in the amount of $335,641.65.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Berger,Peard and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to 0 Solid Waste,Recycling &Yard Waste Contract Approval.Motion by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Peard to accept Waste Management's proposal for a 3 year contract for the collection of solid waste,recycling and yard waste.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Heath,Berger and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Highway 6 Utility Crossing -Engineering Costs.Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Peard,to authorize increase in engineering fees for work done in connection with utility crossings related to the Highway 6 reconstruction project from $5,500.00 to $21,100.00.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Peard,Heath,Berger and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. University Avenue Pavement Inspection.Mikelis Briedis of Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.gave the Mayor and Council a summary of the engineer's findings regarding and investigation of pavement condition relating to IDOT reimbursement for pavement damage incurred while University Avenue served as a detour for the Highway 6 reconstruction project. Tire Disposal-Conn Property.Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Peard,to authorize Artistic Waste Services,Inc.to proceed with tire removal from the David Conn property per ROW agreement for a cost not to exceed $10,000.00,if said removal reaches $10,000.00 staff is instructed to evaluate the progress made and make a judgement call on continuation of removal per amount already removed (i.e.if said work requires only a minimal amount to be completed the go ahead should be given).The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Peard,Heath,Berger and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O. Resolution 99-44 Approving Unified Planning Work Program and FY 1999-2000 Budget for Metro Planning Organization.Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilwoman Heath,to adopt Resolution 99-44 Approving Unified Work Program and FY 1999-2000 Budget for MPO.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath, Gruber,Berger and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o. Mayor's Report.The Mayor received a call of concern about the traffic and road conditions on Warrior Lane;Mayor announced a reception to be held 7:00 p.m.,April 26th at the Waukee Public Library for Harmah Weil;Mayor spoke about recent Economic Development meeting held at Brenton Bank;IDOT to award grant for rail spur at future site of Gilcrest Jewett;the Mayor asked that Mayors Millennium Celebration be placed on next Council Agenda;the Mayor talked about a letter received from City of Perry concerning the possibility of having the Dallas County Attorney prosecute some cases in the Magistrates Court for Cities in Dallas County;the Mayor also referred to a letter from Waukee United Methodist Church concerning possible use of Fire Station; Economic Development Program set for April 28th;CIRHA minutes received by Mayor; Jerry Steele wrote Mayor concerning recurring ground water problems;letter received from the Mayor ofIndianola concerning Kosovo refugees and possible Iowa relocation. Administrator's Report.City Administrator,Bob Hays gave brief summary of issues of concern. Utility Board.Councilman Larry Lyon,directed the Council to minutes included in packet. Planning &Zoning Report.Councilman Nick Gruber gave brief summary. Parks Board.Councilman Peard mentioned that the 4th of July Parade will be at 3 :00 p.rn.and that the proposal to allow Walnut Creek Little League to place baseball fields in Hawthorne Ridge park was voted down by the Parks Board. Attorney's Report.Paul Huscher gave a brief summation of legal issues that may effect the City of Waukee. ) J :,j Adjournment.Motion to adjourn by Councilman Gruber,second by CouncilmanPeard at 9:30 p.m.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Lyon,and Berger. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.