HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-21-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
MINUTES
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(1)Call to Order -The Strategic Planning session of the Waukee City Council was
called to order by Mayor Leslie at 5:30 PM.
(2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor Mark D.Leslie,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Bill Peard and Wayne Johnson.Council members
Don Bailey and Mike Watts absent.Staff members present were Cathy Paardekooper,
Linda Burkhart,Chad Weaver,Jody Gunderson,John Gibson,Mark Arentsen.Mik
Briedis from V &K,Inc.also present.
Mr.Tim Shields director of the Institute of Public Affairs,University ofIowa was the
facilitator for the discussions during the evening.The Institute of Public Affairs is 79%
self sustaining at the University ofIowa.A portion of its income is derived from the
strategic planning sessions held in cities throughout Iowa and surrounding states.
However,due to special considerations Mr.Shields has chosen to conduct the strategic
planning sessions for the City of Waukee gratis,without charge.This planning session is
the first of two or three.
(3)Discussion:Review of Strategic Goal Performance The first portion of the meeting
was devoted to a review of strategic goal performance during the past year.Goals that
have been accomplished or in the process of being accomplished were identified as:I)
Enhanced staff capacity;2)Downtown Redevelopment;3)Developing a positive,
working relationship with surrounding communities;4)Maintaining the association with
Greater DM Partnership;5)Creating an allegiance to bike trails,green space;6)Library
development;7)First time receiving MPO Funding -$500,000 and other funding such as
REAP,RISE;8)Highway 6 tree project;9)Water Tower project;10)Westwood
Plaza!Arun Kalra development proj ect;11)Commnnity Events;12)Continuum of the
small town commnnity approach;13)City TV channel;14)Citizen satisfaction with city
services,public works,police and fire;15)Annexations;16)Technology Upgrading;17)
Initiated Review of Utility Rates;18)Regular communication between Mayor and City
Administrator;19)Council/Staff Teamwork;20)Changed auditors;21)Number of new
businesses opening in the town.Issues related to the various proj ects were also
discussed.Mr.Shields indicated that these kinds of accomplishments need to be
publicized as they occur and sununarily bi-annually or annually.
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(4)Discussion:Update of Strategic Goals Key strategic issues were reviewed during the
second portion.Design Standards and the process of implementation were discussed
extensively.Looking at the project as a whole rather than one building at a time and
Planned Development zoning was discussed.In addition,the group began the discussion
of a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP).This will continue at the next meeting.
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Mayor Leslie asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved.Bill Peard second,
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 3-0.Meeting Adjourned at 9:07 PM.
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Mark D.Leslie,Mayor
Attest:
Mark J.Arentse,ity Administrator/Clerk
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