The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2001-05-29-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING May 29,2001 (1)Call to Order -The May 29 special meeting ofthe Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Bailey at 7 :02 PM.The Mayor asked for a roll call. (2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor Donald L.Bailey,Jr.and Council members Nicholas Gruber,Mike Watts,and Bill Peard.Council members Marvin Berger and Wayne J olmson absent. Mayor Bailey read into the record before proceeding further the following Proclamation. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS,the City of Waukee is pleased to recognize James Nass,as one of the City's outstanding citizens and educators,AND WHEREAS,James Nass has served the children ofthe Waukee community for over twenty-seven years,AND WHEREAS,the City of Waukee recognizes the importance of education to the cultural fabric of our city,AND WHEREAS,James Nass is an outstanding role model that exemplifies the characteristics of an educational leader;NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that I,Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor of the City of Waukee,in recognition of his service hereby proclaim June 2,2001 in the City of Waukee as ... JIM NASS DAY. Signed this 29th day of May,2001. Donald L.Bailey,Jr. Mayor (3)Agenda Addition /Agenda Approval -After discussion Mayor Bailey requested a motion to approve the agenda as presented.Councilman Peard moved,Gruber second.Ayes:Gruber,Watts,Peard.Nayes:None.Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Wayne Jolmson present at 7:06. (4)Public Hearing:-FY 2001 Budget Amendment Hearing.No written comments received.Public comments entertained.Mayor Bailey asked the Treasurer,Linda Burkhart to review the material she submitted to the Council.As part of the Treasurer's presentation Linda submitted a memo concerning the Debt Service Budget and the actual FY2001 budget.The bill list will be revised for each Council meeting:(1)the actual expenditures from different sources will be shown and (2)the total Balance Sheet related items will be shown.We have not overspent the debt service budget and are still about $3,000 under the budgeted amount.That will hold throughout the remainder of the year.The budget amendment contains adjustments to revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year and was completed using March figures and estimating for the remainder of the year.Linda gave to the Council a more detailed list of the changes in the amended budget.She also reviewed each line item for the Council and answered specific questions.Councihnan Watts raised the issue of reimbursement on the ambulance bill fees.The current company hired by the City to collect fees may not be following through.Councilman Watts would like a report on the current company and also the actual expenditures by the City for this service by the end of next week (06-08-0 1).Increased revenue was noted in several areas;predominately Road Use Tax,Economic Development,and Gas.The Mayor noted that the bottom line for the year's activity is that the City has increased the Beginning Fund balance by $770,711.No other discussion;public hearing closed. Resolution to approve the budget amendment moved by Councilman Gruber,second by Johnson.Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.Nays:None.Motion Carried 4-0. (5)RESOLUTION:Supporting Tax Credit Application for Phase 11 -Westcap Investments,Additional 50 Units.The property located at Grant Parkway would be developed into affordable rental housing targeted towards large families with mixed incomes.Income and rent restrictions would be placed on 45 units and 5 units would be at market rate.Jeff Voorhees,representing the project,requested a letter from the City in which the City of Waukee would state its support for the proj ect.No other expectations ofthe City were to be made.Mr.Voorhees thoroughly explained the project.Councilman Watts raised the issue of the City's need for this type of housing. He indicated that the City really hadn't experienced an increase in business or industry to warrant building a unit of this size in the City.The area in which this is being built and the proposed drawing of the project as displayed for the Council raised concerns regarding the impact on past development in the area.Although the area is currently zoned R3,a project of this kind would adversely impact on the surrounding homes/neighborhoods.In addition other members of the Council felt that the City is currently saturated with large multi-unit projects.The Mayor asked for citizen input from those in attendance.Lynn Hackelson of 520 Rosenkranz Drive stated that he and others had two concerns about the project being presented:(1)it is a development for low income families and (2)the large number of units in one complex.Mr.Hackelson also presented the Council a petition with 21 names of individuals living in the Parkview Crossing development.The petition stated that "We respectfully request that the Waukee City Council deny the request for additional multi-family housing projects within the Parkview Crossing development. Increased traffic and devaluation of current property are imminent if more multi- family housing is built in this area."The council also discussed the R3 zoning designation for that parcel of land.An R3 designation is for apartments or for single family dwellings.Mark Arentsen wanted everyone to be clear that parcel ofland was zoned R3 when it was platted.It wasn't changed to R3 at a later date.Further discussion occurred conceming zoning and development in the area.Peard moved to approve support for tax credit application for Phase II -Westcap Investments, Additional 50 Units,Watts second.Ayes:None.Nays:Peard,Watts,Gruber, Johnson.Motion vetoed 4-0. (6)RESOLUTION:Approving Job Description and Salary Range for City Planner Position.Discussion followed concerning hiring practices.Councilman Johnson moved to approve the salary range and the job description based upon recommendation,Peard second.Ayes:Johnson,Peard,Watts,Gruber.Nays:None, Motion carried 4-0. (7)RESOLUTION:Set Public Hearingfor Ordinance Reducing Number of Dogs Which Necessitate Obtaining a Kennel License from Six to Four.Council continues to discuss this issue.Method to control barking dogs,legal remedies for barking dogs, definition of kennel and the use ofthe word mammal in that definition were points of discussion.Mark Arentsen suggested that we could look into the ordinance further and attempt to accommodate the concerns mentioned.It was suggested that we proceed with the public hearing.Councilman Peard moved to set June 18 as the date for a public hearing for Ordinance reducing number of dogs which necessitate obtaining a kennel license from six to four.Watts second.Ayes:Peard,Watts, Gruber,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 4-0. (8)RESOLUTION:To set public hearingfor Ordinance eliminating vinyl siding as a primary material in any C zoning district.Councilman Gruber pointed out that it is not a public hearing on the ordinance eliminating vinyl but on the amendment to the Ordinance,Section 304,regarding the use of vinyl as a primary element of the exterior of buildings in C zoning districts.Councihnan Peard said that the (error) doesn't change the spirit of intent and it has been publicized.Councihnan Watts moved to approve June 18 as the date for the public hearing for amending the current Zoning Ordinance,Section 304,Waukee Municipal Code regarding the use of vinyl as a primary element of the exterior of buildings in C zoning districts.Peard second. Ayes:Watts,Peard,Gruber,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 4-0. (9)MOTION TO RECESS:Peard moved to recess the meeting and move to the Library.Watts second.Ayes:Peard,Watts,Gruber,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 4-0. (10)MOTION TO RECONVENE:Councihnan Johnson moved to reconvene the meeting at the Waukee Public Library at 8:03 PM.Gruber second.Ayes:All.Nays: None.Motion carried. Mayor Bailey and Council members Gruber,Peard,Watts and Johnson were present. Library Board Secretary Joe Schmidt stated that the Board had discussed building delivery systems for the new Library prior to the Council's arrival.They are recommending that the City use a traditional design bid process rather than a construction management firm for the new building.The group also discussed the need to rezone the property.City Attorney Paul Huscher stated that he would assist in transferring the deed for the Library site from the Library Foundation to the City. The group then proceeded to review the proposed contract for architectural services for the new building.Dennis Sharp with FEH Associates agreed to several changes to the draft contract.Section 2.6.5 regarding construction progress inspections was changed to indicate that the Architect will provide weekly unscheduled site inspections and biweekly meetings with the owner at the construction site.Section 6.3 was amended to eliminate the requirement for the City to obtain permission from the Architect if the city intends to use the Architect's work in any future expansion or alterations to the building.Section 8.7 referencing to termination fees payable to the Architect was eliminated from contract.Section 9.9 which stated that the City will provide professional credit to the Architect in all Library promotional materials was deleted.A Motion was then made by Gruber,second by Johnson to adjourn.Motion passed.Mayor Bailey declared the special meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM. Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor Attest: