HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-02-Regular MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 2,2001 )
Call to Order -Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,called the April 2,2001 meeting of the
Waukee City Council to order at 7:00p.m.
Roll Call -Roll Call was taken.Mayor Bailey and Council members Nicholas Gruber,
Marvin Berger,Bill Peard,Mike Watts and Wayne Johnson were present.Also present
were City Administrator Mark Arentsen,other City staff and members of the public.
Agenda Addition!Agenda Approval-A motion was made by Gruber seconded by
Peard to approve the agenda as presented.Motion passed unanimously.
Open Forum -Betty Felt of 880 Warrior Lane stated that she in unable to hear the storm
warning siren inside here house.The siren nearest her house was moved several years
ago.She is concerned that people at the Middle School would also be unable to hear the
siren.Mayor Bailey asked to have a representative of the Police Department at Mrs.
Felt's residence on Saturday when the sirens are tested to determine how well the siren
can be heard.
Consent Agenda -Mayor Bailey stated that there were a number of corrections that
needed to be made to the minutes included in the packet.He stated these corrections
have been made.He also inquired about a high level of expenses in the Gas Fund.
Public Works Director John Gibson stated that revenues were also higher than had been
budgeted.Mayor Bailey stated he also would like a report on two checks written to
former Deputy City Administrator Joshua Smith.City Administrator Mark Arentsen
stated that a report was in the Mayor's mailbox on this issue.A motion was then made
by Watts,seconded by Berger to approve the consent agenda.The Mayor called for a roll
call vote.Ayes;Watts,Berger,Johnson,Peard,Gruber.Nayes;None.Motion passed.
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BILL LIST 3/28/01
NO DEPT ENTERED
POLICE OPERATIONS
DALLAS COUNTY OFFICE OF
DEWEY FORD INC
RAPID RESPONSE SHOOTER T
2001 CROWN VICTORIA
$25.00
$20,611.80
FIRE PROTECTION
MERCY SCHOOL OF EMERGENCY PHTLS CLASS-GENTOSI &SPEN $226.00
GRAND TOTAL $20,862.80
JBILLLIST3/30/01
NO DEPT ENTERED
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ICMA ICMA $500.00
ICMA $500.00
IPERS IPERS $2,654.86
IPERS $279.72
IPERS $2,614.80
IPERS -POLICE PD IPERS $2,414.37
PDIPERS $2,270.50
TAYLOR,TAMRA BUILDING PERMIT REFUND $37.00
TREASURER,STATE OF IOWA STATEW/H $2,038.50
STATEW/H $161.93
STATEW/H $2,052.69
POLICE OPERATIONS
BUTIERFIELD MANAGEMENT CONSULTING $187.50
DES MOINES REGISTER SUBSCRIPTION $47.45
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL IN MED SUPPLIES $25.80
FESLERS INC SUPPLIES $63.10
POWER SUPPLY $296.00
CENTURION LIGHT BAR $485.00
HB LEISEROWITZ COMPANY SUPPLIES $172.90
HEARTLAND CO-OP FUEUREPAIRS $1,311.47
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APRIL '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $6,101.70
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APRIL '01 DISABILITY INS $171.38
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APRIL '01 LIFE INSURANCE $139.26
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $293.72
MID-AMERICAN SPECIALTIES PROMOTION $403.40
MIGHTY TIDY CLEANING PD CLEANING $450.00
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEMBERSHIP $25.00
OLSON'S BODY &PAINT INSTALL CRANK $17.45
OUALITY FORD OF WDM 98 CROWN VIC-BATIERY REP $126.35
SONGSMYTHE PRODUCTIONS REPAIR WIRING INTERVIEW $60.00
SPRINT PCS PD MONTHLY STATEMENT $1.42
SULLIVAN,TIM SPOTLIGHT REPAIR &LIGHT $133.25
TREADWAY GRAPHICS BIKE BTLS,GRAD CERT,PL $110.13
UNIVERSITY PHOTO DEVELOP FILM $62.50
FILM/DEVELOPING $14.36
VISA MSN ONLINE BILLING $6.95
FIRE PROTECTION
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $277.35
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $27.90
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $14.72
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $389.34
STREET LIGHTING
MEL NORTHEY CO INC STREET LIGHT GLOBES $914.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $6,253.35
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS
IA SIGNAL &ELECTRIC CO SIGNAL REPAIR $56.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $307.Q1
BUILDING INSPECTION
AAA AWARDS &KEEPSAKE GI ENGRAVED NAME PLATES $7.85
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $1,664.10
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $34.04
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $26.72
OLSON BROTHERS FUEL $17.50
RICHARDSON,BETH MARCH '01 MILEAGE $5.78
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $9.52
TRIPLED OFFICE ESSENTIAL COPY PAPER/ENVELOPES/BIN $2.49
TONER/DISKEDES $11.16
DOWNTOWN RE-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $497.00
LIBRARY SERVICES
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $1,386.75
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $28.48
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $14.72
1PARKS
AAA AWARDS &KEEPSAKE GI ENGRAVED NAME PLATES $4.00
HEARTLAND CO-OP FEB '01 STATEMENT $123.52
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $277.35
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $13.80
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $21.23
OWEST 987-9772 $60.06
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $140.50
WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA 98 TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT $1,146.88
PUBLIC WORKS
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES MAT SERVICE $32.70
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $277.35
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $27.64
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $346.20
OLSON BROTHERS FUEL $34.25
QWEST 987-5941 $39.48
TRIPLED OFFICE ESSENTIAL COPY PAPER/ENVELOPES/BIN $11.74 )UNITED STATES CELLULAR MARCH '01 STATEMENT $12.81
WATER UTILITY
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HEARTLAND CO-OP FEB '01 STATEMENT $640.17
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $832.05
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $13.39
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $645.99
MONTHLY STATEMENT $8.99
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY METROTECH REPAIR $166.00
HYDRANT EXTENSION $196.00
FIRE HYDRANT $849.00
LOCATE FLAGS $613.70
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY VALVE $53.99
UNITED STATES CELLULAR MARCH '01 STATEMENT $39.55
US FILTERIWATERPRO FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR $325.00
WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA 98 TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT $1,146.88
SANITARY SEWERS &TREATMENT FACI
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL IN FIRST AID SUPPLIES $48.45
HEARTLAND CO-OP FEB '01 STATEMENT $102.80
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $832.05
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $17.24
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $20,428.05
MONTHLY STATEMENT $8.99
QWEST MAR '01 987-6084 $217.08
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $1,185.08
WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA 98 TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT $1,146.88
GAS UTiLiTY
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY PAPER TOWELS $49.64
PAPER TOWELS $148.92
GROEBNER &ASSOCIATES IN PMTI -CREDIT -$612.50
HEARLAND CO-OP FEB '01 STATEMENT $230.51
IA DEPT OF COMMERCE UTILITIES DIVISION CHARGE $664.62
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $1,941.45
LEWIS,JAMES GAS REBATE $75.00
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $48.11
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $20.72
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $331.47
MONTH LY STA TEM ENT $8.98
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY BLACK PIPE $88.30
BLACK PIPE CREDIT -$88.30
QWEST 440-6340 $39.29
RED WING SHOE STORE SHOES-KELLERIDEZEUW $148.75
UNITED STATES CELLULAR MAR '01 STATEMENT $12.80
MAR '01 STATEMENT $39.56
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA MAR '01 ROLL OFF CONTAINER $245.30
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UTILITY BILLING
)BUDGET STORAGE RENTAL MONTHLY STATEMENT $40.00
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $277.35
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $12.81
RED WING SHOE STORE SHOES-KELLERIDEZEUW $148.75
STREET DEPARTMENT
CFI TIRE SERVICE TIRE REPAIR $72.34
TIRE REPAIR $107.50
HEARTLAND CO-OP FEB '01 STATEMENT $517.35
IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION LATH $21.48
INLAND TRUCK PARTS &SER CREDIT FRONT SPRING -$52.00
SPRING PINS $44.24
FRONT SPRING $489.38
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $1,386.75
LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY POTHOLE PATCH $501.20
POTHOLE PATCH $250.60
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $29.73
MARTIN MARIETI A AGGREGATE ROAD STONE $727.59
MENARDS MAILBOX &POST $179.43
MAIL BOX REPAIRS $30.87
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $14.72
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $8.98 1MOMARPENITRATINGOIL$127.46
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS STOP SIGNS $1,022.70 j
PUCKETI TOOLS &FASTENER CHARGER REPLACEMENT $61.25
VAN-WALL EQUIPMENT INC CREDIT -$93.34
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 STATEMENT $555.16
WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA 98 TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT $1,146.88
ZIEGLER INC HYDRAULIC HOSES $63.62
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
WEBLINK WIRELESS MAYORS PAGER $119.91
ADMINISTRATION
AAA AWARDS &KEEPSAKE GI PLAQUE FOR JOSHUA SMITH $172.05
ANE COMPUTER SERVICES COMP NETWORK MAINTENANCE $250.00
COMP NETWORK ASSESSMENT $150.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES CITY HALL MATS $48.31
COM CENTER MATS $41.37
ARENTSEN,MARK APRIL '01 AUTO ALLOWANCE $250.00
BUDGET STORAGE RENTAL MONTHLY STATEMENT $40.00
BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS DSM BUSINESS RECORD SUBS $59.95
CRYSTAL CLEAR BOTILED WA BOTILED WATER $5.80 lDESMOINESREGISTERDEPUTYCITYCLERKAD$980.30
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $1,109.40
KC HOLDINGS INC APRIL 2001 RENT $5,217.79
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LITHO GRAPHICS PRINT COM APR '01 WAUKEE TAUKEE $361.00
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $47.30
MBNA AMERICA BUSINESS CA MAR '01 STATEMENT-ARENTSE -$390.05
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $49.08
MID AMERICAN ENERGY MONTHLY STATEMENT $410.66
MONTHLY STATEMENT $181.31
QWEST MAR '01 987-8390 $49.72
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIAL COPY PAPER/ENVELOPES/BIN $180.05
FILE DRAWER/BOXES $129.95
TONER/DISKETTES $10.18
STORAGE DRAWERS/BOXES $481.81
ADDRESS LABELS $29.99
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $18.00
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $20.67
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CO APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIAL COPY PAPER/ENVELOPES/BIN $34.19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GUNDERSON,JODY APRIL '01 TRAVEL ALLOWANCE $250.00
IAASSOCIATION OF WEBSITE HOSTING/HOUSING $100.00
JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN I APR '01 HEALTH INSURANCE $526.97
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE APR '01 DISABILITY INS $28.93
MBNA AMERICA BUSINESS CA MAR '01 STATEMENT -GUNDER $52.99
METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS C APR '01 LIFE INSURANCE $7.36
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIALS TONER/DISKETTES $362.85
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $2,023.32
CITY ATTORNEY
DICKINSON MACKAMAN TYLER FEB '01 LEGAL SERVICES/U $1,521.00
HUSCHER,PAUL E APRIL '01 SERVICES RENDERED $1,000.00
ENGINEERING
GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR A $338.80
VEENSTRA &KIMM INC MAR '01 SERVICES $5,648.10
GRAND TOTAL $103,302.36
PAYROLL 3/30/01
ARENTSEN,MARK J $1,693.90
BOSWELL,KIRSTIN A $150.06
BREUER,GREGORY A $1,234.44
BURKHART,LINDA S $1,214.39
CROSS,MATTHEW A $129.87
DAGGETT,WILLIAM J $899.87
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DAVISSON,DELORES $308.43 IDEZEEUS,DAVID S $1,094.62
DODGE,DENNIS D $754.10
DOWELL,DENNIS D $1,248.79
EFTPS FEDERAL $487.52
FICA $367.04
MEDICARE $85.84
FEDERAL $5,777.73
FICA $5,825.88
MEDICARE $1,362.50
FORD,ELIZABETH A $827.90
GENTOSI,MICHAEL P $798.19
GIBSON,JOHN R $1,442.90
GUNDERSON,JODY $1,602.78
HEIMANN,RON L $688.80
HERRICK,ROBERT D $1,151.61
HORKEY,ROBIN R $1,028.84
KELLER,CHRISTOPHER M $799.56
LIFE INS.PREM.$55.34
MACK,LINDA M $948.95
MAPES,TROY M $853.98
MARCHANT,JOEY L $853.61
MURPHY-PETERSEN,DEVON $770.95 )OLSON,SCOTT A $875.75
PERKINS,LELAND E $1,021.09
PHILLIPS,LARRY J $1,541.59
POPP,SHAWN D $939.49
RICHARDSON,ELIZABETH A $881.44
ROBINSON,KIMBERLY A $390.66
ROYER,TIMOTHY L $1,196.26
SCHETTLER,RODNEY A $911.36
SCHROEDER,MELANIE L $230.38
SMITH,JOSHUA A $1,974.57
$1,318.77
SPENCER,JEFFREY A $788.89
VAM ZEE.DIANNA L $803.44
WHITE,DANNY L $977.98
WINTERS,TROY S $857.02
GRAND TOTALS $49,167.08
Mayor's Report -Mayor Bailey stated that he is concemed about the minutes and
agenda packet being completed accurately and on time now that there is temporarily one
less staff person at City Hall.He also reported that several long Waukee residents have
passed away lately,including Gene Dluhos and most recently Bob Applegate.Mr.
Applegate had been Fire Chief and was also a former City Council member.He also
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reading of the proposed ordinance change in title only.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.
Ayes;Berger,Watts,Gruber,Johnson,Peard.Nayes;None.Motion passed.A motion was then
made by Gruber seconded by Peard to waive the second and third readings.Mayor Bailey called
for a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Gruber,Watts.Nayes;None.Motion passed.
A motion was made by Gruber,seconded by Berger to place the ordinance changes on final
passage.Mayor Bailey for a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Berger,Watts,Peard,Johnson.Nays;
None.Motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO 2343
AN ORDINANCE UNDER CHAPTER 305,WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABUSHING A SIGNAGE ORDINANCE,PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF,AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONFUCT THEREWITH.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA:
Section 305.1.Title.This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited and
referred to as the "Sign Ordinance"of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and shall be
referred to herein as "this ordinance."
Section 305.2.Definitions.For the purpose of this ordinance certain
terms and words are hereby defined.Words used in the present tense shall
include the future,the singular number shall include the plural and the plural
number includes the singular;the word "shall"is mandatory,and the word "may"
is permissive;the word "person"includes a firm,association,organization,
partnership,trust,estate,company,or corporation as well as an individual.
I.Sign:Any device designed to inform or attract the attention of
persons not on the premises on which the sign is located;provided,
however,that the following shall not be included in the application of the
regulations herein:
A.Signs not exceeding one (I)square foot in area and bearing
only property numbers,post office box numbers,names of
occupants of premises,or other identification of premises not
having commercial connotations;
B.Flags and insignia of any government except when
displayed in connection with commercial promotion;
C.Legal notices;identification,informational or directional
signs erected,approved or required by governmental bodies;
D.Integral,decorative or architectural features of buildings,
except letters,trademarks,moving parts or moving lights;
E.Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private
property,and beating no advertising matter;not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area.I
2.Sign Area:The surface area of a sign shall be computed as including the
entire area within a regular geometric form or combinations of regular geometric
forms comprising all of the display area of the sign and including all of the
elements of the matter displayed.Frames and structural members not beating
advertising matter shall not be included in computation of the surface area,except
where such frames and structural members are used as an integral primary or
subsidiary portion of the graphic,literal,or numerical display,such as forming a
picture frame to facilitate continuity or providing contrasts to emphasize the
intended purpose of the sign.
3.Sign,Exterior;A sign which directs attention to a business,profession,
service,product or activity sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is
located.An exterior sign may be a sign attached flat against a building or
structure,or projecting out from a building or structure or erected upon the roof of
a building or structure.An exterior sign may include any of the following:
A.Fascia Sign:A single-faced building or wall sign which is directly
attached to and parallel to its supporting wall.
B.Projecting Sign:A double-faced building or wall sign projecting at 1
right angles to its supporting wall.
C.Marquee Sign:A sign attached to and contained within the
perimeter of the face or valance of a marquee.
D.Roof Sign:A sign attached upon or above a roof or parapet of a
building.
4.Sign,Free Standing or Post:Any sign erected or affixed in a rigid manner
to one or more poles,posts or the ground,and which carries any advertisement
strictly incidental and subordinate to a lawful use of the premises on which it is
located,including signs,or sign devices indicating the business transacted,
services rendered or goods sold or produced on the premises by an occupant
thereof.A free standing or post sign may also include the following:
A.Directory Sign:A sign containing the name of a building,complex
or center and two or more identification signs or panels of the same size,
color and general design,limited to one identification sign per occupant.
B.Monument Sign:A structure,built on grade,that forms an integral )
part of the sign or its background.(See Attachment A for illustrations of
sign area and sign types.)
5.Sign,Billboard:As used in this ordinance,billboard shall include all
structures,regardless of the materials used in the construction of the same,that
are erected,maintained or used for public display of posters,painted signs,wall
signs (whether the structure be placed on the wall or painted on the wall itself),
and pictures or other pictorial reading matter which advertise a business or
attraction which is not carried on or manufactured in or upon the premises upon
which said signs or billboards are located.
6.Sign,Institutional Bulletin Board;An on-premises sign contammg a
surface area upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution,school,
library,public building,community center or similar institution and the
announcement of its services or activities.
7.Sign,Temporary:A temporary sign is any sign not permanently attached
to the ground,wall or building,and intended to be displayed for a short and
limited period of time.
8.Sign,Home Occupation.No sign,other than one unlighted sign not over
two (2)square foot in area attached flat against the dwelling and displaying only the
occupant's name and occupation,shalladvertise the presence or conduct of the home
occupation.
Section 305.3.Signs Permitted in All Zoning Districts.Signs hereinafter
designated shall be permitted in all zoning districts.
1.Temporary Signs.
A.Real Estate Signs.Signs advertising the sale,rental,or lease of the
premises or part of the premises on which the signs are displayed.One
non-illuminated sign,not to exceed eight (8)square feet,shall be
permitted on each premises.Such signs shall not extend higher than four
(4)feet above grade level or be closer than ten (10)feet to any property
line unless located on the wall of a building.Such signs shall be removed
within seven (7)days after the disposition of the premises.
B.Construction Signs.Signs identifying the architect,engineer,
contractor or other individuals involved in the construction of a building
and such signs announcing the character of the building enterprise or the
purpose for which the building is intended but not including product
advertising.One non-illuminated sign not to exceed fifty (50)square feet,
shall be perrnitted per street frontage.Such sign shall not extend higher
than ten (10)feet above grade level or be closer than ten (10)feet to any
property line unless located on the wall of a building on the premises or on
a protective barricade surrounding the construction.Such signs shall be
removed within one week following completion of construction.
C.Political Campaign Signs:Signs announcing candidates seeking
public political office or pertinent political issues.Such signs shall be
confined to private property and shall be removed within one week
following the election to which they pertain.
D.Street Banners:Signs advertising a public event providing that ..)
specific approval is granted under regulations established by the City
Council.
E.Seasonal Decorations:Signs pertaining to recognized national
holidays and national observances.
F.Personal Announcement and Celebration Signs:Signs announcing
births,anniversaries,weddings and similar celebrations.
G.Banners,balloons and posters advertising an opening or closing of
business and for special events providing that specific approval is granted
by the City Council.
2.Public Signs:Signs of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest,
erected by or upon the order of a public officer in the performance of public duty,
such as safety signs,danger signs,trespassing signs,traffic signs,memorial
plaques,signs of historical interest and other similar signs,including signs
designating hospitals,libraries,schools and other institutions or places of public
interest or concern.
A.Temporary Directional Signs Placed By City:Signs may be
erected by the City of Waukee of a size not greater than 4 feet by 4 feet ]
informing the public of means of access to areas within the City of
Waukee to which normal access has been denied due to highway
contruction.
3.Integral Signs:Signs for churches or temples,or names of buildings,dates
of erection,monumental citations,commemorative tablets and other similar signs
when carved into stone,concrete or other building material or made of bronze,
aluminum,or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of
the structure to which they are attached.
4.Window Signs:Such signs which are displayed inside of a window or
within a building,provided however,that lighted window signs shall be permitted
only in those districts where lighted signs are permitted.
5.Monument Signs.One (1)freestanding monument identification sign
shall be permited for each frontage of a lot,or one (1)sign for each three-hundred
(300)feet of street,whichever is greater,subject to provision hereinafter
specifically set out.
6.Interstate Conidor Signs.IThefollowingfreestandingmonumentidentificationsigns,shall be permitted
within the following zoning districts by use:
Zoning
District
Maximumsize (sq.ft.)
Total/si n ortion Total
A-1 80 10 20
AR*40 10 15
C-1 180/54 15 15
C-1A 180/54 15 15
C-2 180/54 15 15
C-3 180/54 15 15
C-4 180/54 15 15
M-1 180/54 10 20
M-1A 180/54 10 20
M-2 180/54 10 20
R-1 *40 10 15
R-2*40 10 15
R-3*40 10 15
R-4*40 10 15
R-5*40 10 15
R-6*40 10 15*In areas so desIgnated,the placement and erection of monument signs is restricted to entry
allowed or allowances made.Monument signs within developments are restricted in content
signs placed in the first lot upon entry into a new development.no other exceptions will be
to only allow for the name of the development and such artwork as may be in keeping with
the residential nature of the area in question.The maximum begins at road grade;thus if the sign is
placed 3'below road grade.then the sign can technically be 18'v.15'in height.
Section 305.4.Signs Permitted in Specified Zoning Districts.
1.A-I Agricultural District.
A.One board or sign not to exceed thirty-two (32)square feet in area
referring to the construction,lease,hire,or sale of a building,premises,or
lots;which sign shall refer to property on which the sign is located,and
shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold or leased or construction
completed.
B.Signs,not exceeding 10 square feet in area,identifying the
premises or indicating the product grown or material and equipment used
on the premises.
2.R -1 Single Family Residential District,
A.One board sign not to exceed fifty (50)feet in area referring to the
construction,lease,hire,or sale of a building,premises,or subdivision
lots;which sign shall refer to property on which the sign is located,and
shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold or leased or construction
completed.
B.Institutional bulletin board signs.
3.R-2 Single Family Residential District,
A.One board sign not to exceed fifty (50)feet in area referring to the ,·1
construction,lease,hire,or sale of a building,premises,or subdivision
lots;which sign shall refer to property on which the sign is located,and
shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold or leased or construction
completed.
B.Institutional bulletin board signs.
4.R-3 Multi-family Residential District.
A.One board sign not to exceed fifty (50)feet in area referring to the
construction,lease,hire,or sale of a building,premises,or subdivision
lots;which sign shall refer to property on which the sign is located,and
shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold or leased or construction
completed.
B.Institutional bulletin board signs.
C.One non-lighted sign not to exceed twelve (12)square feet in total
area attached flat against the principal structure,indicating the name of the
premises and/or the names of the occupants,shall be permitted.
D.In lieu of C above,one monument or directory sign shall be
permitted.Such sign shall not exceed sixteen (16)square feet in area and
shall be set back at least twenty (20)feet from any public tight-of-way or
property line.Such sign may be indirectly or internally lighted.
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5.R-4 Multi-family Residential District.
A.One board sign not to exceed fifty (50)feet in area referring to the
construction,lease,hire,or sale of a building,premises,or subdivision
lots;which sign shall refer to property on which the sign is located,and
shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold or leased or construction
completed.
B.Institutional bulletin board signs.
C.One non-lighted sign not to exceed twelve (12)square feet in total
area attached flat against the principal structure,indicating the name of the
premises and/or the names of the occupants,shall be permitted,
D.In lieu of C above,one monument or directory sign shall be
permitted.Such sign shall not exceed sixteen (16)square feet in area and
shall be set back at least twenty (20)feet from any public right-of-way or 1
property line.Such sign may be indirectly or internally lighted..
6.R-5 Planned Unit Development District.
A.Such signs as shall be specifically included m the Final
Development Plan approved by the City Council.
7.R -6 Mobile Home Residential District.
A.One permanent identification sign shall be permitted at any
entrance to a Mobile Home Park.Such sign shall be of ornamental metal,
stone,masonry,or other permanent material and shall indicate only the
name of such Mobile Home Park.Such sign shall not exceed one-hundred
(100)square feet surface area.
8.C-1 Community and Highway Service Commercial District.
A.Exterior signs located on the street frontages of principal buildings
referring only to a use or uses located within such building,and attached
or integral thereto,provided that:
(I)Such signs shall not have an aggregate surface area in
excess of twenty (20)percent of the total surface area of the
building elevation to which they are attached;
(2)Signs which project out from the building more than
eighteen (I8)inches must be at least twelve (12)feet above grade
and may project a maximum of six (6)feet;
(3)No sign shall project more than four (4)feet above the roof
line or parapet where one exists.
B.One free standing or post sign referring only to a use or uses
conducted on the premises may be erected in any yard abutting a public
street,provided however:
(1)That such sign shall not have a surface area in excess of
one hundred (100)square feet on anyone side and not more than
two sides of said sign shall be used for advertising purposes;
(2)That such sign located closer than ten (10)feet to the
right-of-way line must be at least twelve (12)feet above grade.
(3)A directory sign or monument sign may be substituted in
place of a post sign,subject to the requirements set forth in (4)(a)
above.A monument sign shall not be more than ten (10)feet in
height and shall not be located closer than ten (10)feet to any
property line.
(4)The administrative official shall have the authority to
prohibit the erection of any sign that interferes with visibility for
either vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
9.C-IA Neighborhood Commercial District.IA.Exterior signs located on the street frontages of principal buildings
referring only to a use or uses located within such building,and attached
or integral thereto,provided that:
(1)Such signs shall not have an aggregate surface area in
excess of twenty (20)percent of the total surface area of the
building elevation to which they are attached;
(2)Signs which project out from the building more than
eighteen (18)inches must be at least twelve (12)feet above grade
and may project a maximum of six (6)feet;
(3)No sign shall project more than four (4)feet above the roof
line or parapet where one exists.
B.One free standing monument identification sign referring only to a
use or uses conducted on the premises is permitted for each frontage lot,or
one sign for each 300 feet of street,whichever is greater,subject to the
following provisions:
(1)Such a sign may be attached to the building if it is in J
compliance with section 305.4(9)A and each subparagraph thereof;
or such sign may be located within any required yard on a
directory sign.
(2)The sign may be two-sided.Such sign shall not have a
total surface in excess of one hundred eighty (180)square feet on
any side,and not more than two sides of said sign shall be used for
advertising purposes.The maximum height shall be fifteen (15)
feet,and the maximum width shall be twelve (12)feet.
(3)The sign must have a brick or stone base that measures at
least 15%of the total height.The sign can be entirely or partially
surrounded by brick or stone.The sign portion must not exceed
70%of the total area.The sign portion must not exceet fifty-four
(54)square feet in any case.
(4)The sign portion by be construction of any material,but
must consist only of the name and/or identifying logo of the
individual business,building or complex,and product and/or
services being offered.The entire monument may be in stone or
brick with engraved,painted or attached lettering,however,that ')
portion is still bound by the sign portion size restrictions,
(5)Lighting.Signs may be lit internally or externally,but
must avoid glare or reflection into adjacent property or onto a
street or alley creating a traffic hazard.No exposed neon tube
lighting or open light bulbs shall be permitted.
C.Entry Monuments.
A commercial development such as an office park or
shopping center may erect one (1)monument with the name of the
building,complex or center.To qualify for use of this sign,the
development must be at least forty (40)acres (otherwise the
monument identification sign requirements still apply).The
allowable sizes are as follows:
Acres
40-79
80-119
120-159
160-greater
Maximum Square Footage
150
200
250
300
The maximum allowable size is 300 square feet,in any
case.These monuments must be made up of at least fifty percent
(50%)brick,stone or similar material,The sign may be erected in
two places so as to surround an entryway;however,the square
footage of the two pieces,when summed,must fit within the above
requirements.
10.C-2 Central Business District,
A.Exterior signs only,located on the street frontages of principal
buildings referring only to a use or uses located within such building,and
attached or integral thereto,provided that:
(1)Such signs shall not have an aggregate surface area in
excess of twenty (20)percent of the total surface area of the
building elevation to which they are attached;
(2)Signs may not project out from the building more than
eighteen (18)inches.
(3)No sign shall project more than four (4)feet above the roof
line or parapet where one exists.
B.One free standing monument identification sign referring only to a
use or uses conducted on the premises is permitted for each frontage lot,or
one sign for each 300 feet of street,whichever is greater,subject to the
following provisions:
(I)Such a sign may be attached to the building if it is in
compliance with section 305.4(1O)A and each subparagraph
thereof;or such sign may be located within any required yard on a
directory sign.I(2)The sign may be two-sided.Such sign shall not have a
total surface in excess of one hundred eighty (180)square feet on
any side,and not more than two sides of said sign shall be used for
advertising purposes.The maximum height shall be fifteen (15)
feet,and the maximum width shall be twelve (12)feet.
(3)The sign must have a brick or stone base that measures at
least 15%of the total height.The sign can be entirely or partially
surrounded by brick or stone.The sign portion must not exceed
70%of the total area.The sign portion must not exceet fifty-four
(54)square feet in any case.
(4)The sign portion by be construction of any material,but
must consist only of the name and/or identifying logo of the
individual business,building or complex,and product and/or
services being offered.The entire monument may be in stone or
brick with engraved,painted or attached lettering,however,that
portion is still bound by the sign portion size restrictions.
(5)Lighting.Signs may be lit intemally or externally,but )
must avoid glare or reflection into adjacent property or onto a
street or alley creating a traffic hazard.No exposed neon tube
lighting or open light bulbs shall be permitted,
C.Entry Monuments.
A commercial development such as an office park or
shopping center may erect one (1)monument with the name of the
building,complex or center.To qualify for use of this sign,the
development must be at least forty (40)acres (otherwise the
monument identification sign requirements still apply).The
allowable sizes are as follows:
Acres
40-79
80-119
120-159
160-greater
Maximum Square Footage
150
200
250
300
The maximum allowable size is 300 square feet,in any
case.These monuments must be made up of at least fifty percent J
(50%)brick,stone or similar material.The sign may be erected in
two places so as to surround an entryway;however,the square
footage of the two pieces,when summed,must fit within the above
requirements.
II.C-3 Planned Commercial Development Regulations.
A.Signs will be permitted according to the following restrictions:
(1)One monument sign on each street on which a business
abuts shall be permitted.An exterior sign shall pertain only to a
use conducted within the building.No sign may project over any
street line (or extend more than six (6)feet over any building line)
whether fixed to the building or any other structure.In no case
shall any sign project more than four (4)feet above the roofline,or
parapet wall.
(2)On premises roof signs shall be permitted to a maximum of
one hundred fifty (ISO)square feet.The back of said sign shall be
effectively shielded from public view by a building wall,by
backing the sign against another sign face,by grouping such signs
in clusters to conceal the exposed backs,or by painting the
exposed back a neutral color.All roof signs must adhere to the
height limitations of this district.
(3)The total area of all signs pertairung to the business
conducted in any building,shall not exceed a total area of two
hundred (200)square feet.
II.C-4 Office Park Commercial District.
One nons elf-illuminated sign,not to exceed fifty (50)square feet
in area denoting only the name of the building and use shall be permitted.
In addition,one nonself-illuminated nameplate not over four (4)square
feet in area shall be permitted for each individual business or service
and/or person engaged in a business or profession within the building.
Said signs may be attached to the building or be located within any
required yard on a directory sign.
12.M-I Light Industrial District.
Signs are permitted in this district as limited by C-I District
regulations.
13.M-IA Limited Industrial District.
Signs are permitted in this district as limited by C-2 District
regulations.
14.M-2 Heavy Industry District.
Signs are permitted in this district as limited by M-IA District
regulations.
Section 305.5.Signs Prohibited in All Zoning Districts.I1.Obsolete Signs:Signs that advertise an activity,business,product or
service no longer conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.
2.Banners,Balloons,Posters,etc.:Signs which contain or consist of
banners,balloons,posters,pennants,ribbons,streamers,spinners,or other
similarly moving devices,except as specifically provided in Section 301.8
(K.1.d.)hereof.These devices when not part of any sign shall also be prohibited.
3.Portable Signs:Commercial signs that are not permanently anchored or
secured to either a building or the ground.
4.Off-Premise Signs on Public Property:Off-premise signs located on
public property which is being used for public purposes.
5.Flashing Signs:No flashing,blinking,or rotation lights shall be permitted
for either permanent or temporary signs,except time and temperature signs and
brief public announcement signs.
6.Moving Signs:No sign shall be permitted any part of which moves by any
mechanical or electronic means.
7.Painted Wall Signs:Off-premise signs painted on building walls for
commercial purposes.
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8.Projecting Signs:Signs as defined in Section 301.3
9.Pole Signs:Except as specifically permitted,no pole sign shall be
permitted within the City of Waukee.
10.Visibility at Intersections in Any Districts,On any corner lot in
any district,no sign shall be erected,placed,or allowed to be situated in
such a manner as materially to impede vision between a height of two and
one-half (2 112)and ten (10)feet above the centerline grades of the
intersecting streets in the area bounded by the street lines of such corner
lots and a line joing points along said street lines twenty-five (25)feet
from the point of intersection of light-of-way lines
Section 305.6.General Sign Regulations.
1.Conformance Required:Except as may be hereinafter specified,no
sign shall be erected,placed,maintained,converted,enlarged,
reconstructed or structurally altered which does not comply with all of the
regulations established by this ordinance.
2.Maintenance:All signs shall be maintained in a good state of
repair,including,but not limited to,the structural components,the lighting
if any,the portion attaching the sign to the ground or structure,and the
surface features.
3.Non-Confollning Signs:Where a sign exists at the effective date of
adoption or amendment of this ordinance that could not be built under the
terms of this ordinance by reason of restrictions on area,use,height,
setback,or other characteristics of the sign or its location on the lot,such
sign may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful,subject to
the following provisions:
A.No such sign may be enlarged or altered in a way which
increases its non-conformity;however,reasonable repairs and
alterations may be permitted.
B.Should such sign be destroyed by any means to an extent of
fifty (50)percent or more of its replacement cost at time of
destruction,it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with
the provisions of this ordinance.
4.Permit Required:A sign permit,signed by the owner and tenant,
and approved by the administrative official,shall be required before the
erection,construction,alteration,placing,or locating of all signs
conforming with this ordinance.
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5.Permit Not Reguired:A permit shall not be required for repainting
without changing permanent wording,composition,or colors;or for
non-structural repairs.
6.Plans:A copy of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
administrative official for each sign regulated by this ordinance.Such
plans shall show sufficient details about size of the sign,location and
materials to be used and such other data as may be required for the
administrative official to determine compliance with this ordinance.
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7.Appeal:Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the
administrative official to approve or disapprove a sign permit,as provided
by this ordinance,may appeal such decision to the Board of Adjustment as
provided by Section 301.28 of this ordinance.
Section 305.7.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 305.8.Severability Clause.H 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 305.9.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.]
Passed by the Council this 2nd day of April,2001,and approved this 2nd day of
April,2001.
Donald L.Bailey,JI.
MAYOR
Attest:
Mark J.Arentsen,Clerk!Administrator
Public Hearing on Rezoning Koether Property from R·2 and A-I to C·l-Mayor
Bailey inquired if there were any written comments on the proposed rezoning.Arentsen
stated that none had been received.He asked Director of Community Development Jody
Gunderson to outline the proposed change on a City zoning map.Applicant LeMar
Koethe,3514 142nd Street Urbandale explained the proposed rezoning Mayor Bailey 1
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asked if there were any oral comments.Rick Ross representing Jerry's Homes asked if
the area being rezoned would front on the proposed extension of Alice's Road.Several
Council members stated that the extension may front on the Koethe property.Mayor
Bailey declared the Public Hearing closed.
Approving Rezoning of Koethe Property from R-2 and A-I to C-I-A motion was
offered by Berger seconded by Watts to approve the proposed rezoning.Mayor Bailey
called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Berger,Watts,Johnson,Peard,Gruber.Nays;None.
Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING REZONING OF KOETHE PROPERTY FROM R-2
TO A-I AND C-I
RESOLUTION 01-36
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The land owner has requested a zoning change for the property;
and
WHEREAS,The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council agree that
the zoning change is within the boundaries of the Waukee
Comprehensive Plan
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve the resolution for rezoning the Koethe Property from R-2 to A-I and C-l.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
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ROLLCALL AYES NAYS ABSENT I
Nicholas (huber X
Marvin Berger X
Mike Watts X
BillPeard X
Wayne Johnson X
Public Hearing Approving Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Purchase of
the Waukee Professional Plaza not to Exceed $700,000 and not Exceed an Interest
Rate of 6%.-Mayor Bailey asked if there were any written comments on the proposed
borrowing.Arentsen stated that none had been received.Bailey asked Arentsen to give a
brief outline of the proposed purchase.He stated that the purchase price had been
reduced to $900,000,a reduction of about $250,000.The City will realize about $65,000
annually in rent revenue.The current owner will receive TIP benefits if he builds a
building on the lot behind the City Hall.The City is able to borrow $700,000 due to the
population increase to 5,000.The balance of the purchase will be paid through Gas Fund
cash on hand.The City will be paying about $78 per square foot for the property.This
amount is less than the cost of new construction and also includes the land.Jay Oxenford
inquired as to whether the library could move in to the City Hall if the referendum failed.
Mayor Bailey stated that this could not happen due to the leases that exist with the other
tenants.There being no other comments,Mayor Bailey declared the public healing
closed.
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Approving Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Purchase of the Waukee
Professional Plaza Not to Exceed $700,000 and not to Exceed an Interest Rate of
6%.-A motion was made by Gruber seconded by Peard to approve issuance of the
bonds.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Peard,Berger,Watts,
Johnson.Nays;None.Motion passed.
Approving Sidewalk Construction &Assessment Procedure -Councilman Watts
inquired as to whether the City could split the proposed sidewalk project into several
smaller projects to avoid the public bidding requirement.Attorney Robert Helmick
stated that someone could file an objection to that concept.He stated that the City could
bid one contract and then extend the bid price to other work.Johnson asked if the City
could forgive the assessment to people who agree to do the restoration work.Helmick
stated that if property owners are given the option to do the work themselves,the
property owners who have "easy"lots to work with will do the work which will leave the
City with the more expensive lots for assessment purposes.Watts suggested that a
meeting of all property owners affected be held to discuss the project with them.He also
suggested that the design phase of the work start now.Mayor Bailey asked that this be an
agenda item for Apli116.The Council took no action on this item.)
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Presentation of FY 2000 Audit Andy Nielsen from the State Auditor's Office
introduced Annette Campbell from his staff.He stated that in general the City is in great
financial condition.He stated that the City needs to be sure that it carefully reviews any
questionable expenditures.He asked that receipt and disbursements be listed in the
printed minutes.He stated that several funds have a deficit balance but did not feel this
was a serious issue since many were related to construction projects were recently
completed.The general fund has increased $152,000 from the previous year.The City
has a good working fund balance but does not have too much cash on hand.He suggested
that the City be careful to have some funds available so that the City can keep funding
important activities if revenue increases decline in future years.Mayor Bailey asked if
there is anything the City can do to improve its operations.Nielsen stated that the only
suggestion he had was improving internal control procedures which the City has already
agreed to do.Nielsen stated that Waukee is unique in the State in that it is a community
of 5,000 with a significant growth rate.Nielsen stated that the City has done a good job
of managing its finances.Mayor Bailey inquired about payments on the University Ave.
trunk sewer project.Nielsen stated that excess revenues could be returned to the general
fund since the general fund paid those expenses in the first place.Mayor Bailey thanked
Donna Kruger for her work on the audit.A motion was made by Gruber seconded by
Peard to approve the audit report,Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes:
Gruber,Peard,Walts,Berger,Johnson.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR PRESENTATION OF FY 2000 AUDIT REPORT
RESOLUTION 01-37
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The State Auditor's Office has audited the FY 2000 books and has
found them to be in compliance with state laws;and
WHEREAS,The Auditors Office is presenting the findings at the April 2
Council Meeting.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve by resolution the FY 2000 Audit by the State Auditor's Office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
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Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT
Nichol as Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
Approving Specifications for New FireTruck -Assistant Chief Clint Robinson said the
specifications provided are genetic for a tanker.Mayor Bailey inquired about some of
the equipment.Robinson said the equipment listed is standard for taukers.A motion was
made by Watts seconded by Peard to approve the specifications for the truck.Mayor
Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Watts,Peard,Johnson,Berger,Gruber.Nays;
None.Motion passed.City Attorney Paul Huscher recommended that the City proceed
with a bidding process for the truck.The Council agreed to schedule a meeting for April
23 to act on the bids received.
Approving City's Insurance Carrier -A motion was offered by Watts,seconded by
Johnson to approve the 3 year insurance bid submitted by Insurance Associates using the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP)fund.Mark CUlTYfrom Insurance Associates
stated that even though this was a 3 year proposal the City would be rated each of the
three years so that any potential premium reductions would be allocated to the City.
CUlTYstated that most Cities and Counties in this area are members of ICAP.Mayor
Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Watts,Johnson,Berger,Gruber,Peard.Nays;
None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING INSURANCE ASSOCIATES AS CITY'S
INSURANCE CARRIER
RESOLUTION 01-39 )
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WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
The City Council has considered several options for the City's
insurance carrier;and
The City Council has found that Insurance Associates can provide
the best service to the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve by resolution the selection of Insurance Associates as the City's insurance
earner.
Attest:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of Aprili~;~7"~dO",
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr
ROLLCALL
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
A YES NAYS ABSENT
x
X
X
X
X
Approving Site Plan for Sugar Creek Apartments -Mayor Bailey inquired about two
issues mentioned in the Veenstra &Kim (V &K)comment letter about this project.
Project representative Roger Silver with Engineering Design Services stated that they
will comply with the two requests in V &K's comment letter.Rick Ross of Jerry's
Homes stated that they would be paying for the paving of L.A.Grant Parkway in front of
the project.Jeff Vorhees stated that they intended to break ground this May.Rents for 1
bedrooms are projected at $450 with the two bedrooms at $550.In response to a question
about sidewalks,John Gibson stated that the Planning &Zoning Committee indicated
that sidewalk must be installed on this property when the sidewalk for another property is
built on either side of this project,or at the time the road is widened to its full width or at
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any time the City requests the sidewalk to be built.A motion was made by Watts,
seconded by Johnson to approve the site plan.Mayor Bailey called for roll call vote.
Ayes;Watts,Johnson,Peard,Berger,(huber.Nays;None.Motion passed.Ross stated
that this project will be started before the final plat is approved.City Attorney Huscher
stated that one building can be started before the final plat is approved,however a
Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued.
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The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS
RESOLUTION 01·40
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the site plan
for the Sugar Creek Apartments;and
WHEREAS,The City Council agrees that the plan is in compliance with
applicable city code.)
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve by resolution site plan for the Sugar Creek Apartments.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT 1
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Nicholas Gruber X
Marvin Berger X
Mike Watts X
Bill Peard X
Wayne Johnson X
Approving Refund of Sewer Charges to Midwest Mobile Home Park -Watts stated
that this request is the result of sod watering.The refund is being requested because
watering for sod does not go into the sewer.Midwest Mobil Park Manager Jay Oxenford
stated that all water used for watering is now being metered so this issue should not occur
again.Motion by Watts,second by Johnson to approve the resolution authorizing the
refund request.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Watts,Johnson,Peard,
Gruber,Berger.Nays;None.Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 01·41
AUTHORIZING REFUND OF SEWER USAGE FEES TO MIDWEST MOBIL
HOME PARK
WHEREAS,Midwest Mobil Home Park (MMHP)installs sod as part of their
improvements to new modular home sites,AND,
WHEREAS,water used for sod watering does not enter the City's sewer system,AND,
WHEREAS,MMHP has requested a refund of sewer charges paid for water used for
irrigation purposes for 1999 and 2000,AND,
WHEREAS,the Waukee Utility Committee has reviewed the refund request and
recommends funding 40%of the requested refund amount of $4,504 provided that all
future sod watering sewer writeoff requests are documented by water meter readings
acceptable to the City of Waukee and that all writeoff requests are submitted no later than
30 days after the end of the month for which a refund is requesed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council in session this
2nd day of April,2001 that it hereby endorses the recommendation of the Utility
Committee on this issue and authorizes a refund in the amount of $1,801.60 and also
directs that any future sewer fee writeoffs are subject to the procedures set forth above by
the Utility Committee.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
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Mark J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT
Nicholas C.Gruber
Marvin Berger
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
Approving Site Plan for Dr.Kurtz'Dental Office -Mayor Bailey stated that this site
plan was approved by Planning &Zoning but is not recommended by City Staff.Bob
Dakewood of Engineering Resource Group stated that adding brick to this building would
detract from the Mediterranean look of the building.Councilman Johnson spoke in favor
of the building as presented.City Director of Community Development Jody Gunderson
stated that the City is intending to have buildings in this area including some type of brick
or stone on the exterior.Councilmen Watts and Peard spoke in favor of some type of
brick,block or stone on all buildings on the Highway 6 corridor.Motion was made by
Watts,seconded by Peard to approve the site plan as presented.Mayor Bailey called for
a roll call vote.Ayes;Johnson.Nays;Watts,Peard,Gruber,Berger.Motion defeated.1
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR DR.KURTZ'S DENTAL OFFICE
RESOLUTION 01-42
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the site plan
for the Dr.Kurtz's Dental Office;and
WHEREAS,The City Council agrees that the plan is in compliance with
applicable city code.
JNOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve by resolution site plan for the Dr.Kurtz's Dental Office.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
Approving Preliminary Plat for Ville D'A vry -This subdivision was approved earlier
with more lots.The request now is to reduce the number of lots to six.The lots were
enlarged and a cul-de-sac installed to save as many trees as possible.The developer
stated that the island in the cul-de-sac would be modified if necessary to allow access for
public safety and public works vehicles.Motion was offered by Watts,seconded by
Peard to approve the plat as presented.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;
Watts,Peard,Gruber,Berger,Watts.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR VILLE D'A VRA Y
RESOLUTION 01·43
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the
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Preliminary Plat for Ville D'Avray;and
1WHEREAS,The City Council agrees that the plan is in compliance with
applicable city code.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve by resolution the preliminary plat for Villa D 'Avray.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT J
Nicholas Gruber X
Marvin Berger X
Mike Watts X
Bill Peard X
Wayne Johnson X
Approving Capital Projects for Calendar Year 2001-Motion by Peard,seconded by
Gruber to approve proceeding with the sidewalk,University Ave.storm sewer and
downtown redevelopment components of the proposed resolution.Mayor Bailey called
for a roll call vote.Ayes;Peard,Gruber,Watts,Berger,Johnson.Nays;None.Motion
approved.
RESOLUTION 01-44
DESIGNATING CALENDAR YEAR 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee is iu the planning process for Capital huprovements Projects to be
completed by the end of the 2001 calendar year,AND
WHEREAS,a tentative priority list of projects has been developed and reviewed by the City Council,
AND,1
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WHEREAS,City staff is directed to proceed with the projects on which the City Council has consensus,
AND,
WHEREAS,at its March 26,2001 meeting the Council authorized proceeding with the Hickman Road
streetlight project at an estimated cost of $225,000 and the Ashworth Road/Waco Place warning siren at an
estimated cost of $25,000,with funding for these projects to be in the form of general obligation bond
proceeds funded by the City's debt service levy,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council in session this 2'"day of April,
2001 that it hereby authorizes City staff to proceed with engineering and construction of the following
projects to be funded with $34,568 In existing TIP funds (for sidewalk construction)and the balance with
general obligation bond proceeds funded by Urban Renewal Area revenues;
I.Sidewalk construction in the following locations -Estimated cost $95,000
South side of Ashworth Drive from 61h Street to Hickman Road -6 foot width
Both sides of BelleAire Drive from 1'1 Street to Warrior Lane -4 foot width
Both sides of 1'1 Street from Northview south to existing sidewalks -4 foot width
East side of 6th Street from Ashworth Drive to Hickman Road -4 foot width
2.Triangle Upgrades -Estimated cost $300,000
Expansion of triangle area into Walnut Street
Repaving of 6th street from north ROW of Ashworth Road to south ROW of Walnut
Sidewalk reconstruction
New street lighting
Storm sewer improvements
3.University Avenue storm sewer in conjunction with West Des Moines University Ave.project
Estimated cost $225,000
Total cost for projects 1,2 and 3 is estimated at $620,000.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
Mark 1.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Nicholas C.Gruber
Marvin Berger
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
Wayne Johnson
AYE NAY ABSENT
X
X
X
X
X
Objecting to Eliminating County Public Health Nursing Position -Mayor Bailey
spoke in favor of retaining this position and opposed the County's decision to eliminate
the position.This position allows elderly residents to stay in their homes longer.Motion
by Gruber,seconded by Watts to support retaining the position.Mayor Bailey called for
a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Watts,Peard,Johnson,Gruber.Nays;None.Motion
passed.
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The City of Waukee,Iowa )
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF THE COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE POSITION
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
RESOLUTION 01-45
The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
The City Council believes that the County Public Health Nurse
serves a valuable function by allowing seniors greater
independence;and
The citizens served by the County Public Health Nurse represent
an asset within our community.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
declare by resolution objection to the elimination of the County Public Health Nurse
Position.
Attest:
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
AYES NAYS ABSENT
x
X
X
X I
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Wayne Johnson X
Approving Conveyance of Easement on Hickman Road (Knapp Properties)-
Motion was made by Watts,seconded by Peard to approve the easement for the City
entrance sign on Hickman Road.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Watts,
Peard,Johnson,Berger,Gruber.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT ON HICKMAN
ROAD TO KNAPP PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION 01-46
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee entrance sign site was relocated prior to
construction to avoid a power pole;and
WHEREAS,Knapp Properties has agreed to provide an easement for the new
site,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does
approve by resolution the conveyance of an easement on Hickman Road to Knapp
Properties.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
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ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
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Taking Additional Action to Enter into a City Hall Loan Agreement,Setting a Date
for Hearing on a Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and Authorizing the Sale of
General Obligation Corporate Bonds -This action sets April 16 as the public healing
date regarding bon-owing $225,000 for Hickman Road Street Lighting and $25,000 for a
storm wanting siren.Motion by Watts,seconded by Gruber to approve the resolution.
Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Watts,Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Berger.
Nays;None.Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 01-47
TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO A CITY HALL LOAN
AGREEMENT,SETTING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A CORPORATE
PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE BONDS
JWHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa,the City
of Waukee,in the County of Dallas,State of Iowa (hereinafter referred to as the "City"),
has heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a loan agreement in the
principal amount of $700,000 for the purpose of paying the cost,to that extent,of the
acquisition of an office building for use as a city hall (the "City Hall Loan Agreement")
and,in lieu of calling an election upon the question of entering into the City Hall Loan
.Agreement,has published notice of the proposed action and has held a healing thereon,
and no petition has been filed with the City Clerk asking that the question of entering into
the City Hall Loan Agreement be submitted to the qualified electors of the City;and
WHEREAS,the City hereby proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the "Corporate
Purpose Loan Agreement")in the principal amount of $250,000 pursuant to the
provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of paying the cost,to
that extent,of the acquisition,construction,improvement and installation of street
lighting fixtures,connections,and facilities;and the acquisition and installation of an
emergency warning siren,and it is necessary to fix a date of meeting of the Council at
which it is proposed to take action to enter into the Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
and to give notice thereof as required by such law;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa,the City Council may
combine any number of general or essential corporate purposes and issue a single issue of
bonds;and )
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WHEREAS,the City deems it advisable and necessary at this time to combine the City
Hall Loan Agreement and Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and provide for the sale of
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds (the "Bonds")in the principal amount of
$950,000 to be issued in evidence of the City's obligation thereunder;
NOW,THEREFORE,It Is Resolved by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,
as follows:
Section 1.The Council hereby determines that it may enter into the City Hall
Loan Agreement and declares that this resolution constitutes the "additional action"
required by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa.
Section 2.This Council shall meet on the 16th day of April,2001,at the Council
Chambers,City Hall,Waukee,Iowa,at 7:00 o'clock p.m.,at which time and place a
hearing will be held and proceedings will be instituted and action taken to enter into the
Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement.
Section 3.The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the proposed action
on the Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement setting forth the amount and purpose thereof,
the time when and place where the said meeting will be held by publication at least once
not less than 4 and not more than 20 days before the meeting,in a legal newspaper which
has a general circulation in the City.The notice shall be in substantially the following
form:
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER
INTO A LOAN AGREEMETN AND BORROW MONEY IN THE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $250,000
(GENERAL OBLICATION)
The City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,will meet on the 16th day of April,
2001,at the Council Chambers,City Hall,Waukee,Iowa,at 7:00 o'clock p.m.,for the
purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a loan agreement (the
"Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement")and borrow money in the principal amount of
$250,000 for the purpose of paying the cost,to the extent,of the acquisition,
construction,improvement and installation of street lighting fixtures,connections,and
facilities;and the acquisition and installation of an emergency waming siren.
The Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant
to authority contained in Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and will constitute a
general obligation of the City.
At the aforementioned time and place,oral or written objections may be filed or
made to the proposal to enter into the Essential Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement.
After receiving objections,the City may determine to enter into the Essential Corporate
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Purpose Loan Agreement,in which case,the decision will be final unless appealed to the
District court within fifteen (15)days thereafter.
By order of the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa.1
Mark J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
Section 4.It is also hereby determined to combine the City Hall Loan Agreement
and the Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and enter into a single loan agreement
(hereinafter referred to as the "Loan Agreement")in the amount of $950,000 and to
authorize the Bonds for sale at this time.
Section 5.The 16th day of April,2001,at 1 :00 o'clock p.m.,at the City
Administrator's Office,City Hall,Waukee,Iowa,is hereby fixed as the time and place
for receiving and canvassing bids for the purchase of the Bonds,and this Council shall
meet on said date at 7;00 o'clock p.m.,at the Council Chambers,City Hall,Waukee,
Iowa,for the purpose of considering such bids received and passing a resolution
providing for the sale and issuance of the Bonds.
Section 6.The City Administrator is authorized to take such action as shall be
deemed necessary and appropriate,with the assistance of Dorsey &Whitney LLP,
Attorneys,as Bond Counsel,and Public Financial Management,as Financial Consultants,
for the City,to prepare a statement of information and solicitation for bids describing the
Bonds and providing for the terms and conditions of their sale.
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Section 7.All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the
provisions of this resolution,to the extent of such conflict,are herby repealed.
Section 8.This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval,as provided by law.
Passed and approved April 2,2001.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
)Mark J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
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Section 9.All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith me hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved April 2,2001.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
Mm'k J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
Setting Pnblic Hearing Date of April 16,2001 at 7:00PM to Consider Rezoning of
John &Emily Clark Property -Motion by Gruber seconded by Watts to approve the
Resolution.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Watts,Johnson,
Berger,Peard.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING DATE FOR THE REZONING OF THE JOHN &EMILY CLARK
PROPERTY
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
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RESOLUTION 01-48
The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
The Waukee City Council is requesting to set the Public Heating
for the John &Emily Clark Property Rezoning on April 16,2001
at 7:00PM to be held at Waukee City Hall,230 Highway 6,
Waukee;and
The Waukee City Council will direct City Staff to publish official
notice in the Dallas County News 10 days before said Public
Hearing.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOL YED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
set April 2,2001 as Public Heming for the Rezoning of the Clark Property from A-I to
R-l.
Attest:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
]
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
AYES NAYS ABSENT
x
X
X
X
X I
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Approving Snyder &Associates to Complete Assessment Services for Hickman
Road Arterial Street Lighting -Motion by Gruber,seconded by Berger to approve the
Resolution.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;Gruber,Berger,Watts,
Johnson,Peard.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR HICKMAN ROAD ARTERIAL STREET
LIGHTING
RESOLUTION 01-49
WHEREAS,The City of Waukee,Iowa is an incorporated City within Dallas
County,Iowa;and
WHEREAS,Snyder and Associates has submitted a proposal to provide
engineering service for the Hickman project;and
WHEREAS,The staff has reviewed the proposal and finds that Snyder and
Associates are an acceptable option.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Waukee,Iowa does hereby
approve the resolution calling for Snyder and Associates to complete assessment services
for the Hickman Road arterial lighting project.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City
of Waukee,Iowa to be affixed.Done this 2nd day of April
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jf.
Attest:
Mark Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL A YES NAYS ABSENT
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Nicholas Gruber X
Marvin Berger X
Mike Watts X
Bill Peard X
Wayne Johnson X
Opposing Property Tax Freeze Legislation on Counties -Motion by Peard,seconded
by Johnson to approve the resolution.Mayor Bailey called for a roll call vote.Ayes;
Peard,Johnson,Watts,Gruber,Berger.Nays;None.Motion passed.
The City of Waukee,Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
OPPOSING LEGISLATION LIMITING COUNTY PROPERTY TAX
COLLECTION
RESOLUTION 01-50
WHEREAS,the Iowa Legislature is currently considering HF 537,which would limit the
property taxes which could be collected by counties;and
WHEREAS,this bill eliminates local control when it comes to county budgets and are
based on the assumption that state officials know more about local needs than locally
elected officials;and
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WHEREAS,this one-size-fits-all tax limit formula establishes complicated limits-upon-
limits that punish counties with frugal budgeting and counties experiencing growth;and
WHEREAS,this bill could jeopardize future state road use tax money received by
counties if the tax limit formula does not keep up with the formula for the local
maintenance of effort for funding local roads;and
WHEREAS,this bill offers no real unfounded mandate protection,thus making the tax
limitation unworkable.
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE that the City Council urges the Iowa legislature to defeat HF 537 and any
other successor bills that would unfairly limit property taxes.
Passed this 2nd day of April 2001.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor 1Attest:
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Mark J.Arentsen,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLLCALL AYES NAYS ABSENT
Nicholas Gruber
Marvin Berger
Mike Watts
Bill Peard
Wayne Johnson
x
X
X
X
X
Reports -
City Administrator -Mark Arentsen stated that 27 applications have been
recei ved for the Deputy City Clerk position.Interviews will be scheduled in the near
future.Staff is in process of selecting cleaning service for City Hall.Staff met with
Waukee School District and Dallas Co.on amending Urban Renewal Area.A meeting
with Fox Creek subdivision residents will be held on April 10 regarding potential
annexation of the subdivision.The City should be receiving the Interchange Justification
Report on April IO regarding the potential Alice's Road interchange.
Dennis Dowell -Code Enforcement Officer -New single family permits are
continuing to come in.
John Gibson -Public Works Director -He is working with DOT on finishing
paperwork related to Highway 6 project.Construction inspection interviews are being
held.He will also be meeting with the DOT on potential upgrades to railroad crossings.
Parks Board -Wayne Johnson -Easter Egg Hunt plans are proceeding.The
Board is working on the Paul E.Huscher Prairie Park,girls softball fields and Windfield
Park.
Adjournment -Motion by Gruber,seconded by Johnson to adjourn.Motion passed
unanimously.Mayor Bailey declared the meeting
Attest:
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