HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-01-Regular MinutesThe November 1,1999 Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Donald L.
Bailey,Jr.
Roll Call.Mayor Bailey asked for a roll call vote and the following Council Members were present:Nick
Gruber,Marvin Berger,Robyn S.Heath,and Larry Lyon.Absent:Bill Peard.
Open Forum.Jay Oxenford -866 Collins Drive-would like sidewalks placed both sides of Warrior
Lane because a little boy was hurt on Friday trying to avoid being hit by a car coming home from school.
Bill Meyer -320 Melrose -41'2 years ago sidewalks were planned on the West side of Warrior Lane.
Jeff Warmouth -180 Kaylin Drive -would like to see a 6ft sidewalk on both sides of Warrior Lane.
Tom McNulty -would like to see sidewalks installed throughout town.
Jim Phillips -240 Bel-Aire -feels the City finds money for everything else and would like to know why
the city can't find money to install sidewalks.
Wayne Johnson -320 Parkview,would like the City to check into using parkland dedication fees for the 6ft
bike trail/sidewalk along Warrior Lane.
Nick Gruber,Jay Oxenford,Wayne Johnson and John Gibson will meet to discnss the sidewalks along
Warrior Lane and bring their recommendation to the Council at the November 15th meeting.
Kim Morris -75 Bel-Aire -voiced her opinion against open burning.Kim would like to see the burning
time shortened to 2 weeks.
Agenda Additions -Agenda Approval.
Motion by Councilman Berger,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to approve the agenda as presented.The
Mayor asked far a voice vote.Motion carried 4 to O.
Consent Agenda -A)Approval Council Minntes;B)Approval of Bills and Payroll;C)Approve Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for Kum &GO -95 4th Street;D)Authorize Changing Veterans Day Staff
Holiday to Friday,November 12,1999,
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to approve the consent agenda.The
Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Heath,and Berger.Nays:none.Motion carried 4 to
O.
11/01/99 BlLLPRESENTATION:
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TREAS,STATE OFIA
TREAS,STATE OF IA
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
COPY SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC ENG
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL
FESLERSINC
GALL'S INC
IA DEPT OF GEN SERVICES
IA MUNI WORKERS
IADA SERVICES INC
ICMA
POLICE
SEPT '99 SALES TAX
STATEWIH
MONTHLY SERVICE
MATS
REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
BATTERY
GLASS CLEANING WIPES
SUPPLIES
STOP/SLOW SIGN
SESSION LAWS
INSTALL #5 WORK COMP
MONTHLY STATEMENT
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299.00
2200.92
1399.32
5514.41
202.74
212.53
109.28
75.00
26.13
46.95
14.90
96.65
63.10
68.50
310.95
17.28
IA WORKFORCE DEV '99 3RD QTR UNEMPLOY 22.62
J &M LOCK &KEY SERVICE KEYSIREP AIR LOCK 82.00 IMADISONNATIONALLIFESEPT'99 LTD PREM 120.87
OCT '99 LTD PREM 120.87
NOV '99 LTD PREM 120.87
METRO UNIFORMS UNIFORMS 253.65
MID AMERICAN ENERGY 1215 6TH STREET 254.13
OFFICE DEPOT CARTRIDGE,INK 73.98
PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS OWl MANUAL 30.00
QUALITY FORD OF WDM SERVICE 896.49
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE 345.06
VISA MONTHLY STATEMENT 240.86
WAUKEE AUTO WASH TOKENS 192.50
WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 5370.48
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO BADGE/CLIPIHOLDER 143.00
CENTRAL STATES IND SUPPLY VALVE FIRE TRUCK 331.00
FIRST STATE BANK PUMPER PAYMENT 19900.17
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 41.46
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 1.20
ILLOW A COMMUNICATIONS 1250 KEYPAD MODEL 350.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 32.95
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS OCT PHONE SERVICE 124.19
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SALEIINST ALLITOWER 2500.00
DENNIS DELLA VEDOV A INC PAY EST #10 249798.70
DESIGN ALLIANCE INC PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG 3985.07
OMB POLICE SUPPLY PISTOL LOCKER 243.90
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES LETTER BOXIMAILlPKG 600.07
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AIRTOUCH CELLULAR RESCUE OCT '99 PHONE 31.18
HCFALABORATORY CLlA USER FEE 150.00
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL#5WORKCOMP 13.82
MICROFLEX GLOVES 167.00
PHYSIO CONTROL CORP ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 240.00
PRAXAIR OXYGEN 30.40
MID AMERlCAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 4391.63
WEBSTER ELECTRIC LOCATING CHARGE 50.00
MID AMERlCAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 98.76
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR SERVICE 50.91
DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER RECORDING FEES 216.00
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 48.37
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 26.27
OCT '99 LTD PREM 26.27
NOV '99 LTD PREM 26.27
SANDVIG,DOUGLAS J INSPECTION FEES 905.00
WELLMARK BCIBS NOVE HEALTH INS PREM 1376.96
TOYNE'S IA FIRE TRUCK FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS 110000.00
BRODERlCK ANIMAL MONTHLY STATEMENT 40.00
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORl(COMP 6.91
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 10.70
INGRAM LIBRARY SERV NUMEROUS INVOICES 786.18
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 23.13
OCT '99 LTD PREM 23.13
NOV '99 LTD PREM 23.13
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WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 1376.96
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 20.73
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 1.76
IA WORKFORCE DEV '99 3RD QTR UNEMPLOY 22.62
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MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99LTDPREM 12.26
OCT '99 LTD PREM 12.26
NOV '99 LTD PREM 12.26
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 21.24
WAUKEE AREA CHAMBER DONATION 750.00
WELLMARK BClBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 688.48
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 13.82
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 34.44
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 20.06
OCT '99 LTD PREM 20.06
NOV '99 LTD PREM 20.06
UNITED CELLULAR 164.31
WEARGUARD CLOTHING 22.85
WELLMARK BClBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 275.56
AWWA-IA REGION V ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 100.00
DEAKYNE,MARY LOmSE UTILITY REFUND 50.00
DMWATER WORKS 7/1-9/30 6643.94
GRAYBAR SUPPLIES 235.79
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 20.73
IAONE-CALL SEPT STATEMENT 73.50
IA WORKFORCE DEV '99 3RD QTR UNEMPLOY 22.62
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 11.02
OCT '99 LTD PREM 11.02
NOV'99LTDPREM 11.02
MATT PARROTT &SONS ENVELOPES 104.25
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 403.46
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY ECRTOUCH 6324.45
NELSON,JOHN UTILITY REFUND 50.00
PLUMB SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES 108.66
U OF I HYGIENIC LAB WATER TESTING 172.00
UNITED CELLULAR 164.31
US FILTERIW ATERPRO SUPPLIES 394.00
WELLMARK BClBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 688.48
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 27.64
IAONE-CALL SEPT STATEMENT 73.50
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 14.96
OCT '99 LTD PREM 14.96
NOV '99 LTD PREM 14.96
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 3930.73
US FILTERIW ATERPRO SUPPLIES 22.50
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS OCT PHONE SERVICE 90.97
WELLMARK BClBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 688.48
DEAKYNE,MARY LOmSE UTILITY REFUND 50.00
GROEBNER &ASSOC SUPPLIES 3390.58
HEALTHCOMP EV AL SE DRUG TESTING 75.00
IA ASSOCIATION GAS WORKSHOP 200.00
IA MUN WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 62.19
IAONE-CALL SEPT STATEMENT 73.50
IA PIPELINE ASSOC WELDING PROJECT 1914.15
IADA SERVICES MONTHLY STATEMENT 19.87
LOGAN CONTRACTORS REPAIR MISC EQUIP 35.00
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 40.62
OCT '99 LTD PREM 40.62
NOV '99 LTD PREM 40.62
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 280.71
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY YELLOW MARKING PAINT 69.17
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NELSON,JOHN UTILITY REFUND 50.00
PERFECTION CORP SUPPLIES 1116.70 IPIONEERGASSWEDGENlP288.33
PLUMB SUPPLY CO BLACK 90 ELL 65.76
ROYER,TIM MILEAGEIMEAL REIMB 73.99
UNITED CELLULAR 217.47
US ENERGY SERVICES INC SEPT '99 GAS 16102.44
UTILITY CONSULTANTS METERS 2115.00
WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEATH INS PREM 1652.52
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 6.91
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 12.52
OCT '99 LTD PREM 12.52
NOV '99 LTD PREM 12.52
US POSTAL SERVICE OCT '99 UTIL BILLING 356.04
VANZEE,DIANNA SOFTWARE MTGIMEAL 10.00
WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 275.56
ARDICK EQUIP CO INC STREET SIGNS 59.25
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY ANTI FR,DRAIN COCK 10.98
CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO KENNAMET AL BIT 259.50
IA CONCRETE PAVING ASSOC SEMINAR 135.00
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 96.74
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 24.18
OCT '99 LTD PREM 24.18
NOV'99LTDPREM 24.18
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS BRACKETS/OVERLAY 287.69
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIOANL REPAIRS 1648.91
R-WAYCONCRETE CONCRETE/CHLORIDE 321.00
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WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 1376.96
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 3.46
KINKO'SINC PRINT MEET CANDIDATE 233.00
US POSTAL SERVICE MAIL MEET CANDIDATE 309.45
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR 253.05
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV MATS 39.27
ARENTSEN,MARK CAR ALLOWANCE 282.00
CLASSIC FLORAL COMM CENTR OPEN HOUSE 181.50
FRONTIER COMM WISC MONTHLY STATEMENT 21.51
IA MUNI WORKERS INSTALL #5 WORK COMP 10.36
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 5.53
IA WORKFORCE DEV '99 3RD QTR UNEMPLOY 22.62
KC HOLDINGS INC NOV'99RENT 4545.80
LESTINA,TONI MILEAGE 19.74
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 55.95
OCT '99 LTD PREM 55.95
NOV '99 LTD PREM 55.95
METRO GRAPHIC ARTS OFFICE WALL MAP 98.30
METRO SALES CO DES MOINES WALL MAP 504.70
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT 565.64
MIGHTY TIDY CLEANING OCT '99 CLEANING SERV 400.00
RAPP'S MOVING &STORAGE ARENTSEN MOVING EXP 4635.71
SMITH,JOSHUA MILEAGE/CONFERENCE 77.50
US POSTAL SERVICE OCT '99 NEWSLETTER 305.51
WELLMARK BCIBS NOV HEALTH INS PREM 2065.44 IIAMUNIWORKERSINSTALL#5 WORK COMP 6.91
IADA SERVICES INC MONTHLY STATEMENT 33.81
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE SEPT '99 LTD PREM 15.27
OCT '99 LTD PREM 15.27
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WELLMARK BCIBS
W~SON,CHARLENE
HUSCHER,PAULE
NOV '99 LTD PREM
NOV HEALTH INS PREM
SOFrW ARE MTG/M~EAGE
NOV '99 RETA1NER
TOTAL
10/29/99 PAYROLL
ARENTSEN,MARK J.
BREUER,GREGORY A
~SON,CHARLENE
DAGGETT,W~LIAM J
DAVISSON,DELORES J
DEZEEUW,DAVID S
DOWELL,DENNIS D
EFrPS
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH
FETTERMAN,GREGORY S
FLATER,PATRICK J
FORD,ELIZABETH A
GIBSON,JOHN R
FETTERMAN,GREGORY
HERRICK,ROBERT D
HORKEY,ROBIN R
JONES,HARRY
KEAGLE,CHRISTA
KELLER,CHRISTOPHER M
PERKINS,LELAND
PERKINS,LELAND
LESTINA,TONI L
MACK,LINDA M
MAPES,TROY M
MURPHY-PETERSEN,DEVON
OLSON,SCOTT A
PERKINS,LELAND
PETERSEN,JOHN P
P~LIPS,LARRY J
POPP,SHAWN D
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH A
ROBINSON,KIMBERLY A
ROYER,TIMOTHY L
RYAN,RICHARD J
SMITH,JOSHUA A
SPENCER,ARTHUR
ROYER,TIMOTHY
VANZEE,DIANNAL
WHITE,DANNY L
W~LIAMS,VALERIE J
W~SON,CHARLENE G
WINTERS,TROY S
1727.92
1344.26
110.00
964.80
65.76
894.00
1000.63
10130.07
100.00
340.61
730.76
711.34
1175.09
700.00
881.61
1062.46
439.12
122.49
642.81
400.00
300.00
813.25
853.00
729.41
649.90
687.62
129.74
115.28
1356.68
799.26
719.88
197.65
1041.99
491.92
642.45
233.07
100.00
898.89
779.27
378.07
1501.19
730.49
TOTAL 37692.74
5
15.27
688.48
13.64
1000.00
490404.50
McLeod USA -Presentation on Being An Alternative Local Exchange Company for Wankee's City
Phone Lines.
Tyrone Theil presented the City of Waukee with a cost analysis of what our rates currently are with US
West and what projected cost and savings would be by transferring City phone service to McLeod USA.
Tyrone will also be giving a presentation to Waukee Business owners and residents regarding comparable
services and prices.
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Cost Analysis of Veenstra &Kimm Engineering Services for Fiscal Year 1998-1999.
Total cost paid by the City for Veenstra &Kimm engineering services for FY1998/1999 was $243,177.60.
After the developer refunds were received,the total cost to the City was $191,445.78.
Resolntion No.99-135 -Approving Hawthorne Ridge Townhomes Final Plat.
Veenstra &Kimm,Inc have reviewed the progress on Hawthorne Ridge Townhomes in regard to approval
of the Final Plat and have noted several items on the punch list not completed.These items will be covered
with performance bonds.All legal documentations have been provided.
Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councihnan Berger,to adopt Resolution 99-135 accepting the
final plat of Hawthorne Ridge Townhomes Residential R-5 a subdivision of the City of Waukee,in Dallas
County,Iowa subject to the compliance by providing the necessary bonds (no building permits will be
issued until all the required platting procedures are completed.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Lyon,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:Heath.Motion carried 3 to I.
Resolution No.99-136 -Approving Windfield II Plat 1 Identification Sigu.
Regency Builders would like approval to erect a development identification sign (i.e.monument sign)in
Windfield II Plat I.This sign would be located within the Windfield Drive median at the entrance of
Windfield II Plat I.Provisions for this type of monument sign is made in Section 301.8K(5)of the Waukee
Municipal Code.The proposed sign would be a mirror image of the current monument sign located within
Windfield I.IStaffandtheCityEngineershavebothreviewedtheproposedmonumentsignandrecommendapproval
provided that the developer provides for maintenance of the sign.
Motion Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to adopt Resolution No.99-136 approving
Windfield II Plat I Identification Sign.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Berger,
and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to O.
Resolution No.99-137 -Approving Windficld II Plat 1 Final Plat.
Following the City Council meeting on October 19"',1999 staff resolved the two issues of concern the
delayed the approval of Windfield II Plat I Final Plat.The issue regarding the sidewalks outside of the plat
proper will be assessed for construction.The second concern was the drainage issue per review by
Veenstra &Kirnm the drainage concern on or around the plat in consideration can be handled as part of the
sidewalk assessment and construction.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councihnan Lyon,to adopt Resolution No.99-137 accepting
the final plat of Wind field II Plat I Residential R-I a subdivision of the City of Waukee,in Dallas County,
Iowa.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Berger,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion
carried 4 to O.
Resolution No.99-138 -Approving Partial Pay Estimate #10 for Waukee Pnblic 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 Denis Della Vedova fiTID.The architects have reviewed the pay request and
recommend it be approved in the amount of $249,798.70 for work completed through October 25,1999.
The balance of the contract to finish,including retainage is $189,724.00
1MotionbyCouncilmanLyon,seconded by Councihnan Berger,to adopt Resolution No.99-138 approving
Partial Pay Estimate #10 to Denis Della Vedova for the Waukee Public Safety Building for $249,798.70.
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The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Berger,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried
4 to O.
Ordinance No.2308 •to Amend Snbdivision Ordinance to Provide for Limitations on Building on
Snbdivided Land Witbin the City of Waukee.
This Ordinance sets limitations on building on certain subdivided lots based on Federal,State and Local
laws.Limitations by lack of available disposal system,lack of service by utility companies,unstable soils.
old coal mines,waterways and floodways,wetlands,groundwater,environmental limitation.or other
natural or man-made features which,known or unknown,to the City Building Inspector may cause a health
or safety concern for the potential occupants of the lot.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Berger,to have the third reading of an
"Ordinance Amending Subdivision Ordinance to Provide for Limitations on Building on Subdivided Land
Within the City of Waukee"in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Berger,and
Gruber.Nays:Lyon.Motion carried 3 to I.
Motion by Councilwoman Heath,seconded by Councilman Berger,to place an "Ordinance Amending
Subdivision Ordinance to Provide for Limitations on Building on Subdivided Land Within the City of
Waukee"on final passage.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Heath,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:
Lyon.Motion carried 3 to I.
The Mayor declared Ordinance No.2308 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO.2308
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 303.11,BY ADDING THERETO
SECTION 303.11B PROVIDING THAT DUE TO LIMITATIONS AS TO A
TRACT OF LAND IN A SUBDIVISION,BUILDING MAY NOT BE PERMITED
ON SAID TRACT;AND PROVIDING FOR A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO
BE INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SUBDIVISION PLAT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Amendment to Chapter 303.11,Waukee Municipal Code.
Chapter 303.11,Waukee Municipal Code,is hereby amended by adding thereto Section
303.11B as follows:
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Section 2.Limitations on Building on Subdivided Land Within the City
of Waukee.Subdivisions of land within the City of Waukee may allow multiple
ownership of parcels of land (lots)within a larger tract of land originally under single
ownership.Each lot has limitations of use and some lots may not be suitable for erection
of dwellings or ancillary buildings.Notwithstanding compliance with all local zoning
requirements and City ordinances,each lot is subject to limitations of use by Federal,
State and local laws -limitations by lack of available central wastewater collection
system or suitable on site individual disposal system,lack of service by utility companies,
unstable soils,old coal mines,waterways and floodways,wetlands,groundwater,
environmental limitations,or other natural or man-made features which,known or
unknown,to the City Building Inspector may cause a health or safety concern for the
potential occupants of the lot.Individuals who purchase a lot within a subdivision,or a
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partial lot caused by the division of a lot within a subdivision assume all risk in
determining the suitability of the use of such lot for building purposes.A copy of this
ordinance shall be included in each plat for which approval is requested in the City of
Waukee.I
Section 3.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4.Severability.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.
Section 5.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,on this 1st day of
November,1999.
Ordinance to Amend Subdivision Ordinance to Provide for the Prohibition of Bnildiug on a Tract of
Gronnd Less than a Whole Lot.
This Ordinance prohibits building on a lot that is less than a whole lot or building a structure that reqnires
but is not serviceable by sewer on such a lot.IMotionbyCouncilmanGruber,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to table this item.The Mayor asked for a
roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Lyon,Heath,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to O.
Resolution No.99-139 -Adopting a Joint Services 28E Agreement with Clive Providing for Snow,Ice
and Striping Responsibilities on Alice's Road,142M Street and Woodcrest Drive.
This is a new 28E Agreement with Clive outlining snow and ice removal,striping responsibilities for
Alice's Road and 142"d Street.Under the terms of this agreement the City of Waukee will be responsible
for snow and ice removal on Alice's Road.The City of Clive will be responsible for snow and ice removal
on 142n'Street and Woodcrest Drive.Additionally,Clive will paint pavement markings on Alice's Road
and 142n'Street.
Motion by Councihnan Gruber,seconded by Councilwoman Heath,to adopt Resolution No.99·139
entering the City of Waukee into a 28E Agreement with the City of Clive for the purpose of snow and ice
removal,and striping of Alice's Road and 142"'Street.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,
Heath,Berger,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to O.
Discussion of Purchase of Street Sweeper.
After looking for over a year,the Public Works Department found a used street sweeper for the City.It is a
used 1996 Elgin Sweeper from Ames that has 1200 hours and 2900 miles.The price is $53,000 with
several lease options.John Gibson suggests $20,000 dowu payment on July 15,2000 and annual payments
of$7,939.87 for 5 years.
Motion by Councilman Berger,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to purchase the 1996 Elgin Street
Sweeper from Elliott Equipment for $53,000 with a $20,000 down payment due on July 15,2000 and to
secure financing for the balance for 5 years not to exceed $7,939.87 each year.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Berger,Gruber,Heath,and Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to O.I
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Resolution No.99-140·Authorizing the Advertising for and the Hiring of a Part-time Meter
ReaderfUtility Laborer.
On October 18,1999 Robert Beuter a f Bermex Contract Services notified John Gibson,Public Works
Director,that they would not be signing the Meter Reader Contract due to some personnel problems.If
you remember Bermex was the only bidder,so this leaves the City without a meter reading services.The
most viable solution to the problem is to hire a part-time meter reader until July 1,2000 at which time the
job would become full-time.$19,000 was budgeted for this year with $13,234.60 remaining.This job
would be classified meter reader/utility worker.Funding for the full-time position would be shared equally
by the utilities.This position would read meters 5 -7 days per month and be available to work with other
departments the remaining days.
Motion by Councilman Lyon,seconded by Councilman Berger,to adopt Resolution No.99-140
Authorizing the Advertising for and the Hiring of a Part-time Meter ReaderfUtility Laborer.The Mayor
asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Berger,Heath,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 to O.
Administrator's Report.
Mark Arentsen gave a brief report.
Economic Development Committee Report.
Josh Smith gave a brief report.
Planning &Zoning Commission Report.
Written report given to Mayor and Council
Attorney's Report.
No Report.
Mayor's Report.
Mayor Bailey reported the following:the audit is complete and he will be meeting with Donna Krueger,
State Auditor,on Wednesday,November 3,d Unofficially,Donna stated that the financial position of the
city has improved;Mayor Bailey forwarded the Census 2000 information to Greg Fettermann;Mayor
Bailey attended the award ceremony for Pastor Schlaeffer on Saturday,October 30th awarding him with
Volunteer of the Year with the Lutheran Brotherhood;Mayor Bailey presented Mark Arentsen with a letter
from Mid Iowa Development Fund;Mayor Bailey would like to see the final plan for the Y2K
precautionary measures organized and in place;there will be a Town Hall meeting for the Iowa 2010 on
November 4th at Des Moines Area Community College;the Heath Care Review and Renewal information
has been sent out by Mark Arentsen and he is requesting a proposal back by November IS'h
Closing Comments by City Council Members.
Adjournment.
Motion by Councihnan Gruber,seconded by Councilman Lyon,to adjourn the meeting at 9:10pm.The
Mayor asked for a voice vote.Motion carried 4 to O.
Mark J.j tsen,Administrator/Clerk
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