HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-26-Special MinutesCity of Waukee
Minutes from the Special Waukee City Council Meeting on June 26,2000
1.Call to Order:The Waukee City Council meeting was called to order at
5:30pm by Mayor Bailey.
2.Roll Call:Mayor Bailey asked for roll call.Present:Gruber,Berger,
Bailey,Watts,Peard,Johnson.Absent:None.
3.Open Forum:Councilman Johnson invited the Mayor,Council and City
Staff to participate in the 4th of July parade.
4.Agenda Approval:Motion by Councilman Peard and Second by Councilman
Gruber to approve agenda as is.Ayes:Peard,Gruber,
Berger,Watts,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
5.Receive!File:Discussion of Ortonville Industrial Area Project
On June 15,2000 the City of Waukee received a facsimile
of a letter from Dallas County Development concerning gas
service to the Ortonville Industrial Area.The City had
little time to generate a response and was thus placed ,at a
competitive disadvantage.Similarly,the City was not
informed by the County about specifics for the project and
so the comparison to Mid American Energy was apples to
oranges.The Mayor and Council authored a letter that was
delivered to the County Board strongly urging them to
consider Waukee for the project.If Waukee is allowed to
provide this service approximately $10,000 worth of
income can be generated for the gas company.There are
other benefits to be had as well.The Council,Mayor,City
Attorney,and staff all spoke at length on the subject and all
feel that this project will be very important for the City and
are willing to work with Dallas County in any reasonable
way to secure the project.A motion was made by
Councilman Peard and seconded by Councilman Gruber
authorizing Mayor Bailey to negotiate with Dallas County
conceming the costs of the gas line installation.Ayes:
Peard,Gruber,Berger,Watts,Johnson.Nays:None.
Motion passed 5-0.
6 Resolution 00-"'1/fl Supporting the City of Adel in keeping the County Human
Services Building outside of the Adel Industrial Park.
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Mayor Bailey has spoken with Adel's Mayor Peters about
resolutions from each Council supporting the other
community on two key issues,Ortonville and this one.It is
believed that this would be a good move toward better
relations with Adel.After a couple small changes by
Mayor Bailey,the motion was made to approve the
resolution by Councilman Watts and seconded by
Councilman Johnson.Ayes:Walts,Johnson,Gruber,
Berger,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
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RESOLUTION OO-G?3'A
WHEREAS,the City of Adel is a civic neighbor to the west of Waukee;and
WHEREAS,the City of Adel and City of Waukee have been friendly Dallas County
neighbors since the existence of both towns;and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee supports Adel in their effort to keep the County Human
Services Building outside of their Industrial Park;and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee wants to be supportive of the City of Adel and Dallas
County,and help either jurisdiction to the best of our ability.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that the City Council of Waukee hereby urges
Dallas County to be mindful of Adel's available industrial space,and supports the City of
Adel in their effort to find space for the County Human Services Building outside the
City Adel's Industrial Park and in Adel.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
Mark J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Nicholas C.Gruber
Marvin Berger
Wayne Johnson
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
AYE NAY ABSENT
X
X
X
X
X
,)
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7.Additional Discussion:
Director of Community Development Joshua Smith asked
the Council for direction regarding the annexation tax
abatement.The Council informally affirmed their intent to
give the abatement only to those who turn in signed
annexation petitions.Mark Arentsen,City Administrator,
stated that talks with Dallas County regarding ambulance
service were continuing.At this time there was no
agreement between the City and the County on how future
ambulance service would be provided.Arentsen stated that
he was not sure when an agreement would be reached.He
also mentioned that the City Development Board has
decided to take up the Colby annexation at the July 13
meeting.The Council discussed the possibility of letting
this land be annexed to Clive.
8.Adjournment:
Attest:'If
Motion by Councilman Gruber and Second by Councilman
Peard to adjourn.Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Berger,
Watts.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.Meeting
adjourned at 7:10pm.
Mark J.Arentse .
ROLLCALL
Nicholas C.Gtuber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
AYE NAY ABSENT
X
X
X
X
X
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