HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-12-Regular MinutesThe July 12,1999 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by
Donald L.Bailey,1T.
ROLL CALL.Mayor Bailey asked for a roll call vote and the following Council
Members were present:Nick Gruber,Marvin Berger,Robyn Heath,Bill Peard,and
Larry Lyon.
OPEN FORUM.Jay Oxenford spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding the business
signs the City and Chamber of Commerce put up around town.The businesses were
charged to have their names put on the signs and since the signs are not correct or legible
from the street the signs shonld be replaced.Jay felt the lettering should be 3 to 4 inches
or the businesses should be allowed to put up their old signs.
The Conncil would like the sign company to come back and repair the signs to make
them legible and put the businesses in alphabetical order.
Mayor Bailey advised the staff to contact the sign company and have the signs repaired
and let the businesses put their signs back up if it will take more than 2 or 3 days.
Jerry Crow -thought the city leaders and all the people involved in coordinating the 4th
of July festivities did a great job.
AGENDA ADDITIONS -AGENDA APPROVAL.Motion by Councihnan Gruber,
seconded by Councihnan Peard,to approve the agenda with the addition of item C)
Approval of Liquor License,Sunday Sales,Outdoor Sales,and Cigarette Permit;and put
item #16 -Resolution -Change Order No.2 -Ashworth Drive Pavement Improvements
-above item #15 -Resolution -Partial Pay Estimate No.4 -Ashworth Drive Pavement
Improvements.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried 5 to O.
CONSENT AGENDA -A)APPROVAL COUNCIL MINUTES;B)APPROVAL
OF BILLS AND PAYROLL;C)APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE,SUNDAY
SALES,OUTDOOR SALES,AND CIGARETTE PERMIT.Motion by Councilman
Gruber,seconded by Councihnan Peard,to have the 6121/99 City Council Minutes item
#21 amended by adding that the Council then discussed establishing the position of
Economic Development Director.Mayor Bailey stated that he supported establishing the
position at this time with funding coming from the Gas Utility.He felt that the level of
economic growth occurring in Waukee justified creating the position because the
individuals serving on the Economic Development Committee would not have enough
time to address prospects requesting information about the City.Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Lyon,Heath,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5
to O.
Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councihnan Peard,to approve the consent
agenda.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Peard,Berger,and Gruber.
Nays:None.Councilwoman Heath abstained.Motion carried 4-0-1.
CLAIMS REGISTER REPORT
ARENTSEN,MARK J 1,220.48CR c
)BREUER,GREGORY A.647.01CR
BURGER,RICK D 186.60CR
BURGER,RYAN E.99.74CR
CHARLENE WILSON 100.00
DAGGETT,WILLIAM J 555.78CR
DEZEEUW,DAVID S.445.03CR
DOWELL,DENNIS D.403.nCR
EFTPS 11,463.06
ELIZABETH RICHARDSON 100.00
EVANS,ROBERT G.2,021.47CR
FETTERMAN,GREGORY S.846.88CR
FLATER,PATRICK J.407.60CR
FORD,ELIZABETH A.445.25CR
GIBSON,JOHN R.745.18CR
GREG FETTERMAN 100.00
HERRICK,ROBERT D.520.18CR
HOI FELDT ,JENNIFER I.220.00CR
HORKEY,ROBIN R.587.32CR
ICMA 299.00
IPERS 2,034.25
IPERS -POLICE 1,324.14
JONES,HARRY N.67.59CR
KELLER,CHRISTOPHER M.273.97CR
KIENE,MATT R.180.69CR
KOHLES DEVELOPMENT LC 535.37
LELAND PERKINS 700.00
1LESTINA,TONI L.383.03CR
MACK/LINDA M.464.nCR
MURPHY-PETERSEN,DEVON 314.67CR
NICKELL,CHRISTOPHER D.94.91CR
OLSON,SCOTT A.349.32CR
PERKINS,LELAND E.1,162.59CR
PETERSEN,JOHN PATRICK 230.74CR
PHILLIPS,LARRY J.851.60CR
POPPI SHAWN DAVID 504.02CR
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH A 359.50CR
ROBINSON,KIMBERLY A.45.nCR
ROYER,TIMOTHY L.643.30CR
RYAN,RICHARD J.208.89CR
SCHROEDER,MELANIE L.27.84CR
TIMOTHY ROYER 100.00
TREASURER,STATE OF IOWA 1,751.60
VANZEE/DIANNA L.380.44CR
WHITE,DANNY L.567.73CR
WILLIAMS,VALERIE J.136.87CR
WILSON/CHARLENE G.948.53CR
WINTERS,TROY S.423.13CR
POLICE OPERATIONS
ACCESS DATA CORPORATION 480.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR 162.90
ALLEGRA 204.52 IARAMARKUNIFORMSERVICES54.64
BRENTON BANK -P.C.POLl 162.54
BREUER,GREGORY A.1,703.13
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 542.00
BUTTERFIELD MANAGEMENT
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY
COMPUSA INC.
COpy SYSTEMS INC
DAGGETT,WILLIAM J
DES MOINES REGISTER
EVANS,ROBERT G.
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL IN
FORD,ELIZABETH A.
GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY CO
HORKEY,ROBIN R.
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
J &M LOCK &KEY SERVICE
METRO UNIFORMS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ORCHARD,DAVID M
PHILLIPS,LARRY J.
POPP,SHAWN DAVID
POSTIVE PROMOTIONS
QUALITY FOR OF WDM
R &T SPECIALTY INC
SPRINT PCS
STOREY-KENWORTHY COMPANY
TREADWAY GRAPHICS
UNIVERSITY PHOTO
VISA
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WHITE,DANNY L.
FIRE PROTECTION
AIR-CON MECHANICAL CORPO
BELL,ROGER
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
VISIONARY SYSTEMS LTD
PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG PROJECT
ALLENDER BUTZKE ENGINEER
DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER
DENNIS DELLA VEDOVA INC
DESIGN ALLIANCE INC
FIRST RESPONDERS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROD
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
PRAXAIR
WAUKEE FIRST RESPONDERS
STREET LIGHTING
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
BUILDING INSPECTION
BRENTON BANK
DOWELL,DENNIS D.
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
OLSON BROTHERS
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH A
SANDVIG,DOUGLAS J.
110.00
363.08
421.00
55.89
1,450.04
476.56
5,255.01
34.81
1,186.18
162.00
1,511.69
57.44
12.00
240.85
228.91
1,000.00
2,109.98
1,355.16
295.80
453.80
10.40
254.17
343.79
100.00
21.70
6.95
4,682.00
11338.84
168.50
75.00
43.15
99.92
.30
25.50
560.00
117.80
36.00
254,918.25
3,655.71
642.17
.30
16.64
1,400.82
640.18
18.92
23.59
1,165.28
10.25
25.50
1,030.98
2,450.00
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
IDOT HIGHWAY 6 PROJECT
H &W CONTRACTING LLC
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC
ANIMAL CONTROL
BRODERICK ANIMAL CLINIC
LIBRARY SERVICES
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
MACK,LINDA M.
MURPHY-PETERSEN,DEVON
ROBINSON,KIMBERLY A.
SCHROEDER,MELANIE L.
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WILLIAMS,VALERIE J.
PARKS
3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERIN
ANNEAR EQUIPMENT INC
BRENTON BANK
BURGER,RICK D
BURGER,RYAN E.
CAMEL PATROL
CARTER RENTALS
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS
DES MOINES REGISTER
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
FLAGS OVER AMERICA
FLATER,PATRICK J.
FUN SERVICES
GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR
HOIFELDT,JENNIFER L
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
J &M DISPLAYS INC
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
NICKELL,CHRISTOPHER D.
OLSON BROTHERS
PAYLESS CASHWAYS INC.
RAIN &HAIL INS CO
RON KENNEBECK
RYAN,RICHARD J.
S BUILDING CENTER
SONGSMYTHE PRODUCTIONS
TREAS,STATE OF IOWA
VAN-WALL EQUIPMENT INC
VISA
WAUKEE LAWN &TIMBER EQU
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WILSON BROTHERS PEST CON
STORM SEWERS
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPAN
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION &RECYCLI
NORTH DALLAS LANDFILL
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA
PUBLIC WORKS
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
FULLER STANDARD SERVICE
GIBSON,JOHN R.
399.50
688.48
1176,181.73
2,110.00
267.00
16.57
1,293.41
982.85
292.68
195.80
1,376.96
469.91
120.42
422.86
2,293.76
708.34
701.87
300.00
720.00
750.60
108.00
100.61
654.00
1,119.29
808.00
169.38
757.86
10.62
4,950.00
20.76
495.19
79.69
65.67
165.00
800.00
724.49
19.03
150.00
15.00
1,563.56
31.50
225.67
688.48
700.00
110.00
5,116.50
11,480.02 j61.41
50.24
1,842.81
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WATER UTILITY
BROWN SUPPLY CO INC.
CT FARM &COUNTRY
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DM WATER WORKS
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
H &W CONTRACTING LLC
HACH COMPANY
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
JIM COONS TRUCKING
JONES,HARRY N.
KELLER,CHRISTOPHER M.
LINCH AUTO PARTS
MENARDS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY
PETERSEN,JOHN PATRICK
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
US FILTER/WATERPRO
US POSTAL SERVICE
USA BLUE BOOK
VISA
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WINTERS,TROY S.
SANITARY SEWERS &TREATMENT FACI
BRENTON BANK
BROWN SUPPLY CO INC.
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
FENCE MASTERS
FISHER CONTROLS INTL INC
FISHER SCIENTIFIC
H &W CONTRACTING LLC
HERRICK,ROBERT D.
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
OLSON BROTHERS
PAYLESS CASHWAYS INC.
RD MCKINNEY PLBG &EXCAV
SMITH'S SEWER SERVICE IN
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
GAS UTILITY
CONS TRACTORS MACHINERY I
DEZEEUW,DAVID S.
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
GROEBNER &ASSOCIATES IN
H &W CONTRACTING LLC
HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITI
HARVEY,BILL
IA PIPELINE ASSOC
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
6.75
203.42
275.56
24.00
285.98
15,691.21
1,252.36
109.66
32,001.39
102.75
11.39
628.79
413.38
811.94
123.53
.91
668.77
3,466.93
790.15
103.42
87.18
19.08
348.66
64.87
83.82
688.48
1,214.25
1,146.88
187.44
63.20
57.12
2,670.00
363.04
803.00
12,089.43
1/394.60
8.43
2,844.42
75.80
1,322.76
2,213.87
312.50
3,282.73
688.48
550.34
1,369.93
501.41
1,192.27
27,023.38
415.65
130.00
16,569.86
158.90
522.54
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
LINCH AUTO PARTS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
NORTHERN MUNICIPAL
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY
ROYER,TIMOTHY L.
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
US ENERGY SERVICES INC
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
UTILITY BILLING
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
VAN WERT INC
VANZEE,DIANNA L.
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
STREETS DEPARTMENT
BRENTON BANK
CFI TIRE SERVICE
CITY OF CLIVE
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
KAR PRODUCTS
KIENE,MATT R.
LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY
MAJESTIC TRUCK SERVICES,
MITCHELL TRANSMISSION
MOSS BROTHERS INC.
OLSON BROTHERS
OLSON,SCOTT A.
PERKINS,LELAND E.
PRAXAIR
PUCKETT TOOLS &FASTENER
R-WAY CONCRETE
SPRAYER SPECIALTIES INC
SPRING VALLEY RADIO CORP
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
HYVEE
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
PEARD,WILLIAM
ADMINISTRATION
ADVANCED LASER TECH
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR
ARENTSEN,MARK
ARENTSEN,MARK J
BRENTON BANK
CREATIVE PRINTERS INC
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS
FETTERMAN,GREGORY S.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
LESTINA,TONI
LESTINA,TONI L.
MERRITT COMPANY INC
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
16.41
139.41
192 .18
779.46
57.74
1/557.47
193.74
5,684.38
1,376.96
I
6.08
1,550.25
1,148.93
688.48
1,146.88
62.00
10,147.00
1,056.48
18.74
63.90
736.33
1,020.27
553.11
1,029.47
86.73
19.72
1,030.01
1,290.46
69.27
439.99
4,389.00
86.82
47.50
3,854.84
191.62
1,376.96
35.00
3.03
144.60
49.95
89.62
274.05
2,948.40
39.35
226.00
216.49
2,061.80
207.33
822.00
24.72
87.79
1,145.00
240.00
362.64 1
US POSTAL SERVICE
VISA
WAUKEE ROTARY CLUB
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ADVANCED LASER TECH
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME
PITNEY BOWES INC
US POSTAL SERVICE
WELLM.BLUE CROSS/BLUE S
WILSON,CHARLENE G.
CITY ATTORNEY
HUSCHER,PAUL E
SOUTH DALLAS COUNTY LAND
ENGINEERING
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC
301.28
25.65
125.00
21065.44
99.95
5.93
540.35
44.00
688.48
2,314.17
237.50
9/000.00
GRAND TOTALS 740,314.41
18,460.26
INTRODUCTION AND APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW LIBRARY BOARD
MEMBERS.Mayor Bailey announced the appointment of Brian Robins and Ray Forrett
has the new Library Board of Trustees.
Motion by Councilman Peard,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to approve the Mayors
appointment of Brian Robins and Ray Forrett to the Library Board of Trustee.The
Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Peard,Lyon,Heath,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 to O.
APPROVAL OF TIME AND LOCATION JAYCEES STREET DANCE.Troy
Behrens and Rob Sloan,Waukee Jaycees,spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding the
annual street dance and are requesting the consent of the City Council.The street dance
is scheduled for July 17,1999 with the gates opening at 6:00pm and the actual dance
starting at 7:OOpm.
Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to approve the use of
the downtown area for the Jaycees annual street dance and the closing of the streets
around triangle park on July 17,1999.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,
Heath,Peard,Gruber,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
APPROVAL OF USE OF WATER TOWER FOR ANTENNA TOWER -SPRINTpes.Lane Douglas -Sprint PCS -requested permission from the Mayor and Council to
conduct an engineering study to see if they could possibly use the water tower for their
cellular antennas.If it would be possible they would take on the paintings and upkeep of
the tower.
Motion by Councilman Lyons,seconded by Councilman Berger,to allow Sprint PCS to
conduct an engineering study.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Berger,
Gruber,Heath and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
DISCUSSION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHONE IN NEW CITY HALL.
Dr.Kerkhoff spoke to the Mayor and City Conncil regarding a Chamber of Commerce
phone in the new city hall and he is asking the city to pay the cost of installation of the
phone line.I
Dr.Kerkhoff would like to change his request to have the chamber to pay for all expenses
and be allowed to have the equipment located in city hall.
Motion by Conncilman Peard,seconded Conncilman Gruber,to allow the chamber to
install a phone line in the new city hall.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Peard,Gruber,Heath,Lyon,and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION OF RAIL SPUR -GILCREST JEWETT.As part of the
Railroad Spur proj ect the city needs to enter into a formal agreement with Gilcrest/J ewett.
This agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City,mOT and Gilcrest/J ewett
Lumber Co.
Resolution 99-68 -Motion by Conncilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to
adopt Resolution No-99-68,approving contract with Gilcrest/J ewett Company for the
construction of a Rail Spur.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,
Peard,Heath and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
Resolution 99-69 -Motion to adopt Resolution No.99-69,approving Contract with Iowa
Department of Transportation for Rail Spur -Gilcrest/J ewett.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Berger,Heath,and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5
to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-70 -INDICATING PARTICIPATION IN KEEP
AMERICA BEAUTIFUL.Several communities in the Metro area are participating in
the "Keep American Beautiful"campaign to mobilize volunteers for litter control and
prevention and beautification.Waukee is being asked to join this campaign of educating
the public and mobilizing volnnteers to beautify Waukee and the Metro area.
Mayor Preston Daniels has indicated that an active Keep Iowa Beautiful program can
save $10 for every $1 spent on litter control and prevention.The fiscal impact for
Waukee would amonnt to $100 per year (.015 per person).
Motion by Conncilman Lyon,seconded by Conncilman Gruber,to approve the $100 fee
to join the Keep America Beautiful campaign,if not already a member.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Lyon,Gruber,Berger,Heath,and Peard.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-71 -APPROVING PURCHASE OF CITY HALL
FURNITURE.The City Staff has received and reviewed several bids on office furniture
for the new City Hall.Triplett Office Essentials came in with the lowest bid at
$17,023.40.
Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councihnan Gruber,to adopt Resolution No.
99-71 accepting Triplett Office Essentials bid for Office Furniture and Equipment in the
amount of $17,023.40.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Gruber,Peard,
Berger,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-72 -PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.6 -PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING.The base contract for the construction of the new Public Safety
Building in the amount of $2,413,000.00 was awarded to the Dennis Dell Vedova firm
last October.
The architects have reviewed this pay request and recommend it be approved in the
amount of $254,918.25 for work completed through June 23,1999.
The balance ofthe contract to finish,including retainage,is $1,308,870.10.
Motion by Councilman Berger,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to adopt Resolution No.
99-72 entitled Resolution approving pay application No.6 for the Waukee Public Safety
Facility.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Berger,Lyon,Heath,Berger,and
Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-73 -PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.1 -r-UTILITIES
CROSSING,US HWY 6 RECONSTRUCTION.Veenstra &Kimm have checked the
estimate and are recommending payment to H &W Contracting LLC in the amount of
$247,295.93.The retainage ($13,015.58)will be released within 31 days.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councihnan Gruber,to adopt Resolution
No.99-73 approving partial pay estimate No.1 for the Utilities Crossing,U.S.Hwy 6
Reconstruction.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Gruber,Berger,
Lyon,and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-74 -CHANGE ORDER NO.2 -ASHWORTH DRIVE
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS.The engineer's have recommended approval of three
changes in the scope of work included in the Ashworth Drive Paving Project.Net
increase in cost to the City is $35,520.
Motion by Councihnan Peard,seconded by Councihnan Lyon,to adopt Resolution No.
99-74 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.2 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH CORELL CONTRACTOR,INC.FOR THE ASHWORTH DRIVE
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,520."The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Peard,Lyon,
Heath,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-75 -PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.4 -ASHWORTH
DRIVE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS.The base contract for the construction of
Ashworth Drive Pavement Improvements in the amonnt of $490,000.00 was awarded to
Corell Contractors inc.on October 19,1999.)
Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.,have reviewed the Partial Pay Estimate and are recommending
payment of$298,5l1.18.
Motion by Councihnan Gruber,seconded by Berger,to approve Resolution No.99-75
entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.4 FOR THE
ASHWORTH DRIVE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS."The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger,Heath,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5
to O.
PROTOCOL TO BE FOLLOWED AT COUNCIL MEETING.Councilman Berger
has prepared a resolution to formalize City Conncil protocol during meetings.The intent
of said resolution is to set the stage for an orderly and productive use of meeting time.
Motion by Councihnan Berger to adopt "RESOLUTION STATING PROTOCOL TO BE
FOLLOWED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS."The motion died for lack of second.
Motion by Conncilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Peard,to table this item nntil
the first meeting in October.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Lyon,
Berger,Gruber.Nays:Peard.Motion carried 4 to 1.J
Motion by Conncihnan Gruber,seconded by Councilman Peard,to have all citizens
speaking use the podium.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,
Lyon,Heath and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-76 -ACCEPTING SECTION OF FIRM TO PREPARE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.On Wednesday,July 7,1999 the Mayor,Conncil
Members and City Staff reviewed presentations by three fmalists for preparing the City's
Comprehensive Plan.After the presentations the fmalist were narrowed down to RDG
and Vandewalle &Associates.
Greg Fetterman checked the references provided by RDG and Vandewalle &Associates.
The reference check was very positive for both firms,The deciding factor may have to
be the caliber of work presented by RDG and Vandewalle &Associates.This approach
may appear to favor RDG for the depth and breath of materials provided.A comment
made by several of RDG's references was "they did not meet deadlines,but the final
result was worth the wait."
Motion by Councihnan Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to adopt Resolution
No.99-76 accepting RDG's bid to prepare the City of Waukee's Comprehensive Plan for l
an amount not to exceed $34,500.00.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Gruber,Heath,Berger,Peard,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO.99-77 -RENAMING ASHWORTH STREET "GEN.L.A.
GRANT P ARKW AY".Police Chief Phillips has made the recommendation that
Ashworth Street be renamed from its current point of beginning at the end of Ashworth
Drive south to the City limits.
The recommendation is that the street be named Gen.L.A.Grant Parkway after the
founder of Waukee.Staff believes that this would be an excellent street to name after the
founder of Waukee.Chief Phillips agrees with this renaming.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,to rename Ashworth Street from the five-way stop,south
to the city limits.The motion died lack of second.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to adopt Resolution
No.99-77 renaming Ashworth Street south of the flashig 4 way stop to the City limits as
Grant Parkway.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Gruber,Berger,
Peard,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to O.
APPROVAL OF HIRING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR.Mark Arentsen is recommending that the City hire Joshua Smith
as an Administrative Assistant to the City Administrator.Joshua would be hired as a
temporary employee with the idea of his position becoming a full-time position in
December,1999.
Motion by Councilman Peard,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to approve the hiring of
Joshua Smith on a temporary basis as Administrative Assistant to the City Administrator.
The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Peard,Gruber,Berger,Heath,and Lyon.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 to o.
APPROVING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON THE CORNER OF
BOONE DRIVER AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE -WAUKEE SCHOOL
REQUEST.As discussed at the joint City Council/School Board meeting,Waukee
Schools are requesting a traffic signal be placed on the comer of Boone Drive and
University Avenue.
After a brief discussion,the Mayor and City Council direct City Staff to conduct a traffic
study and contact the City of West Des Moines regarding possibly sharing the cost for a
traffic signal.Table until the August 2nd City Council Meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT.Mayor Bailey received a letter from Fire Chief Mark Schmitt
stating the fire department is needing more day time volunteers.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.Mark Arentsen,City Administrator,will be on
vacation from July 19th through July so".IATTORNEY'S REPORT.Paul Huscher,City Attorney commented he has heard
nothing on the annexation issue.
Councilman Peard commented that he hoped all the citizens enjoyed the 4th of July
celebration.and felt it was a big success.The Board members and volunteers worked
very hard and would like to thank all the citizens for participating.
The next meeting will be August 2nd.
ADJOURNMENT.Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councihnan Gruber,
to adjourn at 9:lOpm.The Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried.
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