HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-15-Regular MinutesThe November 15,1999 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 Heath,Bill Peard,and
Larry Lyon.
OPEN FORUM.Mark Lorber,205 Linden Dr.,spoke to Council regarding the
proposed sidewalks on the Westside of Warrior Lane.He felt there was no need for one
on the Westside since there was one on the Eastside of Warrior Lane that was installed
this year.
Jim DeWitt,550_6th Str,addressed the Council if there was going to be streets lights on
Warrior Lane.He was informed that with the Windfield Plat II project streets lights
would be installed along where the sidewalks were already in.
Jay Oxenford,866 Collins,addressed the Council regarding the letter that was sent out to
the homeowners regarding sidewalks.He didn't think the letter should have gone out.
He had talked with some of the residents and they were upset.Administrator Mark
Arentsen stated it was his understanding from what came out of the meeting that was
what everybody had agreed too and if it wasn't the correct understanding then he
apologizes for that.
The Mayor read a letter of thanks from Francis Porret representing the Senior Citizens,
they want to express their thanks for everyone effort to make the Community Center
become a reality.They want everyone to know they will try to live up help keep up and
maintain the facility.
The Mayor also read a letter from Mayor Brownell of Clive regarding the Resource
Officer at the high school.Mayor Brownell declined financial help for this project and
stated that the City was not consulted about the need for a Police Officer in the high
school.They are wondering what prompted this decision.They suggested in the future a
better way to handle this situation would be to have Dr.Stalker contact the City
Administrator and discuss matters with him in advance to the actual event.They plan on
staying involved with future things with the City.
The Mayor read a letter from Dortha Clark stating that due to construction on HWY 6
they wish to have John Shoeman continue picking up their garbage.Also,since the
construction of Laurel the ditch on their property is rough and her husband has a hard
time mowing this.If this was corrected he would be able to take care of this.John
Gibson will look into this problem.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Motioned by Councilman Lyons,second by Councilman
Berger to approve the City Council Minutes of November 1,3,&9th The Mayor asked
for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Berger,Gruber,Heath,Peard.Nays:none.Motion
carried 5-0.
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CONCENT AGENDA -A)APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE;C)APPROVAL
OF BILLS AND PAYROLL -Motion by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman
Lyon to approve the consent agenda.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Gruber,Lyon,Peard,Heath,and Berger.Nays:none.Motion carried 5-0.
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11/15/99 BILL PRESENTATION
ALLEGRA
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV
BRENTON BANK
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
CHIEF SUPPLIES
CITY OF DESOTO
COPY SYSTEMS INC
DM LOCK COMPANY
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
FULLER STANDARD SERVICE
GREENSLADES TOWING
ISSUG
PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS
QUALITY FORD OF WDM
SPRINTPCS
STOREY·KENWORTHY CO
ED M FELD EQUIPMENT CO
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
HCFA LABORATORY PROG
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
CONVERGENT COMM
DALLAS CO RECORDER
OLSON BROTHERS
BRENTON STATE BANK
HUMANITIES IOWA
OLSON BROTHERS
BANKERS TRUST CO
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
OLSON BROTHERS
QUALITY MFTG CORP
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
BANKERS TRUST CO
BANKERS TRUST CO
NORWEST BANK IA
RD MCKINNEY PLBG &EXCA V
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
IA PIPELINE ASSOC
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
PALMER,DAVID
QUALITY MFTG CORP
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
BUDGET STORAGE RENTAL
CONVERGENT COMM
OFFICE SUPPLIES
MATS
NOV'99 POLlCE PETTY CASH
REPAIR
SUPPLIES
VEST
COPY MAINTENANCE
LOCK SERVICE
OCT 99'FUEL
FUEL
TIRE CHANGE
TRAINING
MANUALS
AUTO REPAIR
MONTHLY SERVICE
SUPPLIES
2 SETS QUAKER GEARS
MONTHLY STATEMENT
ADAPTOR
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICES
HOTSY
UNIFORMS
CLlA USER FEE
RESCUE LOAN PAYMENT
PHONE/CABLE FOR BLDG
RECORDING FEE
SEPT FUEL
LIBRARY PETTY CASH REIME
OCT '99 FUEL
WTRREV'92
SEPT·OCT WATER
OCT '99 FUEL
GAS/WTR DEPOSIT REFUND
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICES
INTEREST REV NOTE 6/92
SEWER REV '89 PRINCIPAL
SEWER INTEREST
SEWER 1260 WARRIOR
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICE
GAS MAIN·WESTGATE 3
MONTHLY STATEMENT
GAS DEPOSIT REFUND
GASIW ATR DEPOSIT REFUND
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICES
RENT SPACE
PHONE/COMPUTER CABLE
2
319,08
58,89
173,79
83,00
131.44
167,75
26,13
47,00
596.30
41.06
25.00
35.00
50.00
1269.24
55.99
70.16
1720.00
126.44
86.50
43.58
2495.00
417.27
150.00
15000.00
621.00
6.00
57.45
189.60
150.00
66.00
237135.00
12800.71
73.00
33.10
113.16
18748.75
218395.00
46515.78
5950.00
5.45
6465.19
18.04
23.12
39.91
22.61
43.50
705.00
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TRIPLETT OFF ESSENTIALS
OLSON BROTHERS
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
BANKERS TRUST CO
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BANKERS TRUST CO
BANKERS TRUST CO
ADVANCED LASER TECH
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV
CONVERGENT COMM
DALLAS CO NEWS
DES MOINES REGISTER
FETTERMAN,GREGORY S.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
IA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MBNA AMERICA BUSINESS
TRIPLETT OFF ESSENTIALS
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS
WALSH DOOR &HARDWARE
WAUKEE MUNI UTILITIES
BUDGET STORAGE RENTAL
CONVERGENT COMM
IA LEAGUE OF CITIES
HUSCHER,PAULE
GRAND TOTAL
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OCT '99 FUEL
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICES
GO BOND INTEREST
GO WATRINT NOTE
GO INTEREST
SAPRIN &INT
CANON CARTRIDGE
MATS
STORM DAMAGEIPHONE SYS
OCT PUBLICATIONS
NEWSPAPER
MILEAGE
MONTHLY STATEMENT
BUDGET WORKSHOP
SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PI-IONE SERVICE
DOOR FOR COMM CENTER
SEPT·OCT UTIL SERVICES
RENT SPACE
ADD PHONEIMODEM LINES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
TRAFFIC COURT FEES
PAYROLL NOVEMBER 15,1999
ARENTSEN,MARK J
BAlLEY JR.,DONALD L.
BERGER,MARVIN
BREUER,GREGORY A.
BURGER,RICK D
CHARLENE WlLSON
DARRETT,WlLLIAM J.
DAVISSON,DELORES J.
DEZEEUW,DAVID S.
DOWELL,DENNIS D.
EFrPS
FETTERMAN,GREGORY S.
FLATER,PATRICK J.
FORD,ELIZABETH A.
GillSON,JOHN R.
GRUBER,NICHOLAS C.
HEATH,ROBYN R
HERRICK,ROBERT D.
HORKEY,ROBIN R.
ICMA
IPERS
IPERS -POLICE
1,771.00
343.59
88.53
1,153.12
270.49
110.00
1,105.15
107.53
1,046.63
1,094.40
11,092.90
1,426.23
786.01
776.72
1,175.09
92.22
97.51
1,052.62
1,061.21
308.10
2,332.03
1,596.66
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225.70
14.50
5.45
167722.50
730.00
30472.50
50593.75
59.95
39.27
697.00
1044.39
12.90
25.42
157.65
25.00
11.62
4.08
195.57
1287.15
154.II
43.50
II3.75
25.00
87.50
882457.37
JONES,HARRY N.
KEAGLE,CHRISTA
KELLER,CHRISTOPHER M.
LELAND PERKJNS
LESTINA,TONI L.
MACK,LINDA M.
MAPES,TROY M.
MARCHANT,JOEY LOWELL
MURPHY-PETERSEN,DEVON
OLSON,SCOTT A.
PEARD,WJLLIAM
PERKJNS,LELAND E.
PHILLIPS,LARRY J.
POPP,SHAWN DAVID
PRINCE,FLOYD D.
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH A
ROBINSON,KIMBERLY A.
ROYER,TIMOTHY L.
RYAN,RICHARD J.
SCHMITT,MARK J.
SMITH,JOSHUA A.
SPENCER,ARTHUR
TIMOTHY ROYER
TONI LESTINA
TREASURER,STATE OFIOWA
VANZEE,DIANNA L.
WHITE,DANNY L.
WILLIAMS,MIKE E.
WILLIAMS,VALERIE J.
WILSON,CHARLENE
WINTERS,TROY S.
TOTAL PAYROLL
324.89
101.64
702.25
700.00
748.95
853.00
1,028.34
395.04
707.43
730.63
88.53
245.51
1,356.68
899.13
63.07
849.47
242.31
980.04
496.22
86.77
753.55
450.94
100.00
50.00
1,699.58
977.52
873.58
86.77
302.75
1,118.21
807.00
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47,707.54
APPOINTMENT -The Mayor recommended to the Council the following Parks and
Recreation Board appointments.Chris Coltier-reappointment,Michelle Wearmouth,
Daryl Stall,and Tim Fritz (provided Wayne Johnson wins his Council seat in the vote
recount).These appointments are effective 1/2/00.Motioned by Councilman Gruber,
second by Councilman Peard to appoint the Mayors recommendations to the Park and
Recreation Board.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Lyon,and
Berger.Nays:Heath.Motion carried 4-1.Clarification all will serve for 3 years with the
exception of Tim Fritz who will be replacing Wayne Johnson who has 1 year remaining
on his term.I
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RECEIVEDIFILE:This is to notify the Mayor &Council that City Staff will be
working on a meal repayment plan for the City Employees.This will be ready for the
Council to looked at the next meeting.
RECEIVEDIFILE:Crystal Communications will give a presentation on becoming an
alternative competitive local exchange company (C-LEC).The representative could not
be at the meeting.So this was tabled.
RECEIVEDIFILE:The Census Bureau is requesting that the City of Waukee appoint
three (3)people to a Committee to educate residents on the importance of the 2000
census.The Mayor stated that there was two major reasons why this needs to be done 1)
Road Use Tax,2)If we can hit the 5000 plato on the next census that opens up
opportunities,grants (State &Federal).The Mayor will select 3 people and he asked the
Council if they had anyone in mind and to let him know.
MOTION:Motion setting a date for a Public Hearing on purchase of a Street Sweeper.
Motioned by Councilman Berger,second by Councilwoman Heath to set the public
hearing on the Street Sweeper for December 6 at 7:00 pm.The Mayor asked for a roll
call vote:Ayes:Berger,Heath,Gruber,Lyon,and Peard,Nays:None.Motion carried
5-0.
MOTION:Motion to move Joshua Smith's salary increase from December 16,1999 to
begin on November 16,1999.Mark discussed with the Council that Joshua has been
doing a good job and he was concerned about his health insurance,he doesn't have any
right now.Mark stated that he has been doing a wonderful job and should be recognized
for it.Motioned by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Gruber to approve Joshua
Smith's salary increase effective November 16,1999.The Mayor asked for a roll call
vote:Ayes:Lyon,Gruber,Berger,and Peard.Nays:Heath.Motion carried 4-1.
RESOLUTION NO 99-142:Approving University Avenue Water Main Engineering
Proposal.The City Engineer stated this came after Gilcrest Jewett extended their water
main there is an area of water main that needs to be completed to make the loop all fit
together.Looking at how to split the cost of this improvement there is a need to have a
City project to complete it and assess it back to the properties that will develop in the
future.Design portion would be $7800 reusing the survey work that was done along the
University Trunk Sewer.Motioned by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Berger
to approve the design portion of the University Avenue Water Main installation not to
exceed $7800.The Mayor called for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Berger,Heath,
Gruber,and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION 99-142
RESOLUTION APPROVING UNIVERSITY AVENUE WATER MAIN
ENGINEERING PROPOSAL
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WHEREAS,all of the 12-inch water main which forms the skeletal grid east of the
original part of Waukee has been installed by developers;and IWHEREAS,rapid contiguous development has provided much of the developing area
with access to the 12-inch feeder main;and
WHEREAS,the University Avenue frontage between the high school and Indigo Ridge
and Alice's Road between Gilcrest Jewett lumber and University Avenue should be
connected to the rest of the water system to improve flows and pressures throughout the
water system;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved Veenstra &Kimm,Inc,is hereby contracted by the
City of Waukee for a sum not to exceed $16,000 to submit an engineering proposal
complete with plans and specifications for the construction of approximately 7,200 linear
feet of 12-inch water main along University Avenue,and 400 lineal'feet of 12-inch water
main along Alice's Road.
RESOLUTION NO 99-143:Approving conceptual plan for intersection of Alice's Road
and University Avenue,Current and proposed development in the vicinity of Alice's
Road and University Avenue is requiring the City to develop a conceptual plan for the
intersection,The City Engineer discussed that it would be expensive for the City to
interconnect railroad signals with traffic signals.If there is any funding the DOT puts
into railroad signal crossing improvements funding there is a 2 to 3 year wait.Motion by
Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman Peard to approve the engineering study for
the intersection of Alice's Road and University Ave,The Mayor called for a roll call
vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Heath,Lyon,Berger.Motion carried 5-0.
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RESOLUTION 99-143
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR CONCEPTUAL
PLAN FOR INTERSECTION OF ALICE'S ROAD AND UNIVERSITY A VENUE
WHEREAS,current and proposed development in the vicinity of Alice's Road and
University Avenue is requiring the City to develop a conceplual plan for the intersection;
and
WHEREAS,the presence of the railroad crossing and two major roadways dictates the
need to have an intersection plan to evaluate whether the intersection should be
maintained at the present location;and
WHEREAS,the development of an initial conceptual plan will allow the City to make
contacts with the railroad,mOT,adjoining landowners,MidAmerican Energy,and
budget for the intersection reconstruction;INOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.is hereby contracted
by the City of Waukee to submit an engineering proposal complete with topographical
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survey and to prepare two (2)alternative intersection configurations to presented to the
City no later than December 30,1999.The fee for this project shall not exceed $3,700.
RESOLUTION NO 99-144:Approving agreement with RDG Crose Gardner Shukert to
prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Waukee.This is a budgeted item.Paul
would like in the contract this may be the chance for the City to get some help with
regard to our economic impact question on new development.Paul would like to see
them address that as part of the Community Service aspect of the contract.Under task 8
under phase 2.Motioned by Councilman Berger,second by Councilman Peard to
approve agreement with RDG to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Waukee
with the question regarding economic impact on new development being addressed under
task 8.4 phase 2.The Mayor called for a roll call vote:Ayes:Berger,Peard,Gruber,
Heath,Lyon.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION 99-144
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH RDG CROSS GARDNER
SHUKERT TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
WAUKEE
WHEREAS,Waukee is the fastest growing community,in the fastest growing county in
the state of Iowa;and
WHEREAS,the City needs to plan for future development of commercial &industrial
growth,residential construction,parks and green spaces,and other land use items;and
WHEREAS,the Consultants have indicated a willingness to provide professional
planning services to the City and were selected by the City council of the City of Waukee
to prepare its new Comprehensive Plan;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that RDG Crose Gardner Shukert inc.is hereby
contracted by the City of Waukee to prepare its comprehensive plan for a fee no greater
than $34,500,with said plan to be completed no later than November 1,2000.
APPROVING ST.BONIFACE SITE PLAN:Gmy Reed,Kirkham,Michael
representing St.Boniface Church spoke to the Council regarding the site plan.Paul
Huscher told the Council that they didn't have any jurisdiction because the property was
not in the City limits and they couldn't approve a site plan.Motioned by Councilman
Peard,second by Lyon to agree in principle to this site plan with board verification where
all the legal issues that we have to be worked out.The Mayor called for a roll call vote:
Ayes:Peard,Lyon,Heath,Gruber,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO 99-145:Approve supporting Waukee Vendors when their prices
are competitive.Motioned by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Heath to
support Waukee Vendors when their prices are competitive ..The Mayor called for a roll
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call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Peard,Berger,and Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried
5-0.I
RESOLUTION 99-145
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT WAUKEE VENDORS WHEN THEIR PRICES
ARE COMPETITIVE
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee values all current vendors within our corporate limits;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee recognizes and appreciates the civic efforts that our
local vendors provide to the City;and
WHEREAS,the vendors of Waukee are vital to our community;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved the City of Waukee mandates that whenever a
purchase needs to be made by the City,the City will support the vendors of Waukee
when their prices are competitive with vendors outside the community.
Motioned by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilwoman Heath to table resolution
entitled:To Approve Agreement with St.Boniface Church Regarding Construction of
their new facility.The Mayor called for a roll call vote:Ayes:Lyon,Heath,Gruber,
Berger,and Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.]
RESOLUTION NO 99-146-Requesting installation of Pedestrian Signals and
Crosswalks at all signalized intersections.This is a fonnality for requesting the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT)to install pedestrian signals and crosswalks at all
intersections where there are traffic lights.Motioned by Councilman Peard,second by
Councilman Gruber to request installation of Pedestrian signals and crosswalks at all
signalized intersections.The Mayor called for a roll call vote:Ayes:Peard,Gruber,
Heath,Lyon,and Berger.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION 99-146
RESOLUTION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS
AND CROSSWALKS AT ALL SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
WHEREAS,the safety of all Waukee residents and their guests is the City's top priority;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee recognizes the importance of having pedestrian signals
and crosswalks at all signalized intersections;and I
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WHEREAS,the Waukee bike path is on the north side of US Highway 6,and 99%of
Waukee's residents are on the south side of US Highway 6 and need safe crossing points;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved the City of Waukee mandates that whenever a
purchase needs to be made by the City,the City will support the vendors of Waukee
when their prices are competitive with vendors outside the community.
RESOLUTION NO 99-147-Supporting a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (MPH)east
of Waukee.Requesting the speed limit be lowered from 55 MPH to 45 MPH on the east
side of Mrs.Hinksons.Motion by Councilman Lyon,second by Councilman Peard to set
the speed limit of 45 MPH on the east side of Waukee.The Mayor called for a roll call
vote:Ayes:Lyon,Peard,Berger,Gruber,and Heath.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION 99-147
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MILES PER HOUR
(MPH)EAST OF WAUKEE
WHEREAS,the safety of all Waukee residents and their guests is the City's top priority;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee believes that a speed limit over 45 MPH is not
conducive to public safety;and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee firmly believes that the lower speed limit will minimize
pedestrian and motorist accidents;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved the City of Waukee recognizes the importance of
having the speed limit of 45 MPH to be set east of Waukee,and the City will
aggressi vel y pursue the Iowa Department of Transportation for the speed limit to be
lowered to 45 MPH.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT-The Council would be getting a traffic study for
Warrior Lane that was done by the Police Department last week.He would like to thank
them for their quick response on that.They are recommending that we install a 4-way
stop at Windfield Pkwy and Warrior Lane.That will be coming up in a future meeting.
Working on establishing a job description for the Finance Director position.
Budget Committee will be meeting tomorrow regarding renewal of Health Insurance.
You received a document from the League of Cities on some training sessions coming up
for them.If anyone is interested let Mark know and he get them registered for those.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT·None.
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MAYOR'S REPORT-One week from today (11/22)at 10:00 am there will be a ribbon
cutting for Highway 6.It starts out a Hickman and Country Club Blvd and will proceed
down Highway 6 and end in front of City Hall.There will be refreshments at City Hall.I
The Mayor has a letter that he will tum over to staff on the participation and instruction
program for the 2000 census.He urges it to be looked over to help in hitting the 5000
plato.
The Mayor congratulated the two new Councilmembers.Michael Watts and Wayne
Johnson.There is recount between Wayne Johnson and Mark Leslie as only one vote
separates them.The Mayor stated that every vote counts.
The Mayor stated that he is dedicated to doing my share as Mayor to moving the City
ahead in a positive fashion.
The Mayor shared with everyone a story that his minister gave him.
CLOSING COMMENTS-The City Administrator added that in his report the Police
Chief recommended that the stop signs be added right away.So even though there will
not be an ordinance adopted until next meeting you may see some stop signs in the next
couple of weeks.
ADJOUNMENT-Motion by Councilman Peard,second by Councilman Lyon to adjoum
the meeting at 8:22PM.Motion carried 5-0.J
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