HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-13-Special Minutes_Joint Community Development Committee MeetingWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Joint Meeting with the Commnnity Development Committee
MAY 13,2002 )
(1)Call to Order -A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor Leslie at 6:00 PM.
(2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor Mark D.Leslie,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Donald Bailey,Jr.,Mike Watts,Bill Peard and
Wayne Johnson.
(3)Agenda Additions /Approval-Mayor Leslie suggested postponing honoring the
Waukee Community School Board until closer to 7 o'clock.Mike Watts moved;Bill
Peard second to approve the agenda with the change as suggested by the mayor.Ayes:
All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(4)Postponed until 7:00PM.
(5)Public Hearing:On the Letting of Bids for the Phase 2 Water Main Project
Extension within the Joe Brick Industrial/Business Park Mayor Leslie opened the
public hearing.No written comments had been received prior to the meeting.No one
present wished to speak to the issue.Mayor Leslie closed the public hearing.
(6)Resolution:Finally approving and confirming plans,specifications.form of
contract and estimate of cost for the Phase 2 Water Main Project Extension within the
Joe Brick Industrial/Business Park Nick Gruber moved to approve the resolution.
Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Bailey,Watts,Peard.Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(7)Resolution:Approving the awarding of the contract for the Phase 2 Water Main
Project Extension within the Joe Brick Industrial/Business Park Nick Gruber moved
to approve the awarding of the contract to Corell Contractor Inc.,lowest bidder for the
project.Don Bailey second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Bailey,Johnson,Peard,Watts.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(8)Discussion:Waukee Special Assessment Policy Draft Discussion Continued Mark
Arentsen,Jody Gunderson and Mik Briedis prepared two public improvement scenarios
that being street projects for Cherry Street from Sixth St.to Eighth St.and Fourth Street
from Northview north to Highway 6 as examples ofthe assessment process.The two
scenarios were excellent examples for discussion.Mayor Leslie indicated that after
interviewing four out of five council members,he felt a relatively firm consensus
supported four statements:(1)Most councihnen feel an assessment policy is needed in
the City;(2)Strict adherence to the policy should be maintained after the assessment
policy is adopted;(3)curb,gutter,sidewalks,storm sewers should be assessed at a higher
percentage than paving;(4)the utility replacement should be built into the rate structure.
Councihnen Bailey and Watts discussed alternative sources of funding for city projects.
Councilmen Bailey also went on to say he didn't see that the City would be in the
position to do more than a few proj ects each year.Mr.Bailey stated the City was doing a
project or two every year or two and he felt comfortable with that.Mr.Gruber
commented that he understood the sentiment;however,if we continued at that pace,we
would soon fall behind.Mr.J ohnson stated that he is plauning for the future because
eventually the new streets being put in now will need repair and replacement.There must
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be a method and a procedure for funding future improvements to the infrastructure of the
City.Mr.Johnson went on to say,"If the long term policy of the City is we will always
install,repair roads;we will always do curb and gutter;we will always do sewer;we will
always do storm sewer;we will always do sidewalk replacement and repairs,I think we
would be an awfully unique community within this state and many other states."The
council continued discussing development in the west part of the City,maintenance of
streets in past years and how much we were willing to spend on maintenance and
improvements,future widening of University in two or more phases,use of urban
renewal funds,schools:"replacement funds"and the state foundation level for each
school,and directions to the Community Development Committee as to the direction the
council wished them to take.The council will continue the discussion on June 24,2002
at 6 0'clock.
(4)Resolution:Approving honoring the members of the Waukee Community School
Board during School Board Recognition Week,May 12 -18,2002.Don Bailey moved
to approve the resolution.Nick Gruber second.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Watts,
Peard,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mayor Leslie read a short
introduction prior to reading the resolution,which was as follows:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 02-83
APPROVING HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD DURING SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK,MAY 12 -18,2002
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the State ofIowa has declared the week of May 12 -18,2002 as School Board Recognition
Week;AND,
WHEREAS,this year's theme -"Reaching High:Raising the Bar"-recognizes that school board
members are community leaders striving for higher levels of success for students;AND,
\VHEREAS,in the State of Iowa,over 2,000 men and women volunteer school board members donate
over 5,700 hours per week in service to the young people ofIowa;AND,
WHEREAS,Iowa School Board members
1)engage the community in setting the course to guide local education,keeping student
achievement as the primary focus;
2)employ a superintendent,adopt policies and plans,ensure that human and financial
resources are allocated to accomplish the vision;
3)monitor student achievement,evaluate progress toward district goals,and report
progress to the community;
4)serve as the key advocate on behalf of students and public education and build
partnerships with others to support student learning.
WHEREAS,in the City of Waukee and in the Waukee Community Schools,Wayne Cooper,Bill Daggett,
Embree Edgington,Pat Gutshall,Tracy Lepeltak,Jay Oxenford,and Russ Wiesley share their time and
talents for the benefit of Waukee school children and families while serving as members of the Waukee
School Board.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT
May 2002 that it hereby approve
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.Leslie,Mayor
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Mark J.Arentsen,City Adrninistra or er
Superintendent Veronica Stalker and several board members were present.
Mayor Leslie asked for a motion to adjourn.Don Bailey moved to adjourn.
second.Ayes:AlL Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:29PM.
Bill Peard
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Mark D.Leslie,J'vIl{yor
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