HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-16-Special MinutesCITY OF WAUKEE
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held November 16,2000
1.Call to Order:Mayor Pro-Tern Wayne Johnson called the Special Meeting of the
Waukee City Council to order at 7:00PM.
2.Roll Call:Mayor Pro-Tem asked for a roll call.Present:Gruber,Berger,Johnson,
Peard.Absent;Mayor Bailey,Watts.
3.Agenda Approval:A motion was made by Peard,seconded by Gruber to move items
5 and 6 on the agenda ahead of item 4.Ayes;Peard,Gruber,Berger,Johnson.Nayes;
none.Motion approved.
4.Windfield II MultiFamily Final Plat:Gary Reed of Kirkham Michael
Engineers indicated that this project has been approved for federal tax credits.As
part of the approval process,the developer,James Conlon,must expend funds on
construction of this project prior to the end of the calendar year.In order to
accomplish this,the developer is requesting quick approval of the plat.Reed
stated that this property had been previously platted,but the two year time limit
allowed for the original plat had expired.He requested a waiver of the platting
requirement.A site plan will be presented to the Council in early December.
Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Dowell indicated that the City had not yet
received all of the legal documents needed by City Attorney Paul Huscher.
Missing are the sidewalk maintenance bond and a description of easements on the
property in either the attorney's opinion or on the plat.Conlon requested that the
City approve the plat contingent on submittal and approval of these documents by
the City Attorney.A motion was made by Berger seconded by Gruber to waive
the platting submittal requirement and approve the Windfield ITMultiFamily Plat
contingent on provision of the sidewalk maintenance bond,a description of the
existing easements on the property and payment of the required fees for the
project.City Attorney Huscher needs to approve these submittals.Ayes;Berger,
Gruber,Peard,Johnson.Nays;none.Motion approved.
5.Liquor License for Skippy's Pub:Johnson noted that a letter has been
presented by the Police Department indicating that they approved of this license
renewal.Motion by Peard seconded by Gruber to approve the liquor license
renewal for Skippy's Pub.Ayes;Peard,Gruber,Berger,Johnson.Nays;none.
Motion approved.
6.Joint Meeting with Library Family:Dennis Dolmage of the Library
Foundation spoke on behalf of the Library Foundation,Library Board and Friends
of the Library.He stated that the library supports construction of a building
which would house both the City Hall and Library.He stated that the value of the
existing library site was approximately $100,000.
A motion was then made by Berger seconded by Peard to receive/file this report,Ayes;
Berger,Peard,Gruber,Johnson.Motion passed.)
City Administrator Mark Arentsen informed the group that the City could finance about
$1.1 million over 15 years without affecting the tax rate.If the rent paid now paid for the
City Hall space was included,another $450,000 could be financed.Each $.05 increase in
the tax rate would finance another $90,000.A $.25 increase in the tax rate would finance
about $450,000.This issue could be decided during the time that the upcoming City
budget is developed.It is likely that if a referendum in support of the project is approved,
the first payment on the loan would not be due until the 2001-2002 fiscal year.As a
result,the project would not directly affect the FY 2000-2001 budget.The City would
then have time to work the financing of the project into the 2001-2002 budget.
The group discussed different size options for the new facility.15,000 square feet was
often cited as a desirable size.City and library staff will meet in the near future to
discuss how much space will be allocated to each organization.Financing for the project
was also discussed.Members of the library family and City Council members agreed
that additional financial resources may be needed to finance this project.The group also
discussed that in addition to using the library's architect,design/build films should be
contacted to determine what their costs would be for this project.The groups agreed to
reconvene on January 15 to review more specific cost and design proposals for the
building.Library Director Linda Mack and City Administrator Mark Arentsen will meet
in the near future to discuss space allocation and floor plan layout.The groups agreed
that a large room could be included which would accommodate City Council meetings
and be available for the library when not in use by the City.
7.Adjournment -A motion was then made by Peard,seconded by Berger to adjourn at
8:00PM.Motion passed 4 ayes and 0 nays.