HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-23-Regular MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23,2002
(1)Call to Order -The regularly scheduled meeting of the Waukee City Council was
called to order by Mayor Leslie at 7:00 PM.
(2)Pledge of Allegiance
(3)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.
(4)Open Forum -Ralph Watts,Republican candidate for the Iowa House of
Representatives,District 47 which includes the City of Waukee addressed the
council indicating his hopes and concerns for the future of the district and the
state.
(5)Agenda Additions I Approval-No changes.Nick Gruber moved;Mike Watts
second to approve the agenda as written.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
(6)Consent Agenda-
A.Approving 09-13-02 Payroll and 09-18-02 Bill List
B.Approving 09-09-02 City Council Minutes
C.Approving Change Order #4 for FEH Associates Inc.with Rochon
Corporation ofIowa in the amount of$974.53
Approving Pay Application #6 for Rochon Corporation ofIowa in
the amount of$166,116.70
Bill Peard moved to approve the consent agenda.Don Bailey seconded and requested an
amendment to the motion which would exclude Bill No.01041875 from consideration.
There was no discussion on the items under consideration.The Mayor asked for a roll
call.Roll call:Ayes:Peard,Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Watts.Nays:None.Don Bailey
moved to approve Bill No.01041875,Dallas County Treasurer in the amount of$36.00
for property taxes on two parks.Mike Watts second.The city is paying property taxes
on these parks for last year only.From this time forward the properties will be tax
exempt.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Watts,Johnson,Peard,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.
Bill List (09-23-02)
PAID PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL
C &J LEASING
CITY OF WAUKEE
CITY OF WAUKEE -PR SAVINGS ACCTS
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS
DIVERSIFIED LENDERS INC
EFTPS
IOWA LIBRARY ASSOC
IOWA PARK &RECREATION
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE
OLSON BROTHERS
QUIZNO'S
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
UNITED WAY CENTRAL IOWA
WAYNE MANUFACTURING CO
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310.28
339.41
1400.00
274.80
150.00
15325.99
214.00
72.00
760.94
1011.81
58.29
6,046.93
280.12
2,021.38
35.00
2,769.50 1
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REPORT GRAND TOTAL:
UNPAID BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL:
A-D DISTRIBUTING CO INC
ACCESS SYSTEMS
ADAMS DOOR COMPANY
ALLEGRA
ALLENDER BUTZKE ENGINEERS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
BAKER COMMUNICATIONS
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS
BIG BEAR EQUIPMENT INC
BOOKPAGE
BUSINESS &LEGAL REPORTS
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY
AMBER CARAVAN
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
CENTER POINT PUBLISHING
CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL LIBRARY
CIGMA LLC
CLASSIC FLORAL &GIFTS
COMPUSA INC
CONNOLLY O'MALLEY LILLIS
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS
DALLAS COUNTY TREASURER
DAN RAITT INC
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DES MOINES REGISTER
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DICKINSON MACKAMAN TYLER
EARL MAY SEED &NURSERY
ED M FELD EQUIPMENT CO
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EQUIP
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CO
EVERTON PUBLISHERS INC
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL INC
FIREGUARD
FIRST STATE BANK
GALE GROUP,THE
GALL'S INC
GREENS LADES TOWING
GROEBNER &ASSOCIATES INC
HB LEISEROWITZ COMPANY
HEARTLAND CO-OP
HICKORY TECH
CAROL II CINDY IT HQL
IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM
IOWA MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS
IOWA ONE CALL
IOWA PIPELINE ASSOC INC
IOWA POLICE EXECUTIVE FORUM
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DES MOINES
31,070.45
172 .25
66.75
122.60
175.88
274.44
40.00
143.53
3,936.59
117,400.00
754.92
145.18
144.00
428.58
197.35
200.00
597.60
65.01
90.75
200.52
914.37
159.15
100.00
1,155.36
24,162.00
49.91
30.00
94.90
52.75
27,732.74
58.50
59.90
202.06
87.91
95.77
2.00
140.50
559.84
19,990.17
11.27
64.94
60.00
1,148.89
172.80
5,822.15
1,656.84
92.00
99.00
1,208.20
123.52
21.98
35.00
98.10
787.50
70.00
650.00
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KEEP TALKING 15.85
KIRKHAM MICHAEL &ASSOCIATION 2,572.47
LASER QUIPT 85.99
LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY 681.90
MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATE 50.58
MENARDS 143.63
MID AMERICAN ENERGY 8,898.56
MIGHTY TIDY CLEANING 100.00
DEVON MURPHY-PETERSEN 51.83
NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE 241.88
NES -TRAFFIC SIGN &MARK 525.00
NETWORKS INC 1,050.00
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS 248.00
OMB POLICE SUPPLY 533.90
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 408.60
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY 96.86
PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC 1,057.00
PRAXAIR 33.08
PURCHASE POWER 35.00
QWEST 57.72
R C BOOTH ENTERPRISES 53.00
R-WAY CONCRETE 3,389.13
RADIO SHACK 89.94
REGENCY BUILDERS 40.90
ROAD MACHINERY &SUPPLIES 400.00
ROBINSON,CLINT 15.06
SAGEBRUSH TECHNOLOGIES 1,194.75
SAM'S CLUB 38.82
SHODUST MULCH MART 1,498.00
SOUTHERN CROSS CORP 36.10
SPRING VALLEY RADIO CORP 1,027.92
STERNQUIST CONSTRUCTION INC 23,180.00
STOREY-KENWORTHY COMPANY 275.90
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS COMPANY 500.00
TEAM TWO INC 254.60
JOHN THOMSPON 45.00
CHERYL TONNELLI 160.00
LISA TORGERSON 3.65
TOYNE INC 1,434.65
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIAL 1,140.56
US ENERGY SERVICES INC 23,933.36
US FILTER/WATERPRO 81.74
US POSTAL SERVICE 37.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 32.77
WALSH DOOR &HARDWARE 333.50
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA 20,472.08
WAUKEE AUTO WASH 210.00
WAUKEE STATE -LIBRARY PETTY CASH 184.25
TOT A L S 309,876.50
(7)Mayor's Report:Mayor Leslie thanked those organizing and participating in the
911 Memorial Service.Hickory Tech has installed a phone in the triangle which permits
free local phone calls.Mid-States Ford will host a ribbon cutting for its business on
Highway 6 on September 25.He thanked the Chamber and all those participating in the
Fall Festival.He reminded the council of the Clive joint meeting and the strategic
planning session.
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(8)Mayor's Proclamation:Designating October 2002 as Brain Injury Awareness
Month Nick Gruber moved to approve the mayor's proclamation.Wayne Johnson
second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Bailey,Watts,Peard.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.
(9)Resolution:Approving design and installation offlag poles at Waukee City Hall
Don Bailey moved to approve the resolution.Nick Gruber second.The council stepped
outside to view the proposed location and layout for three flagpoles.The council
returned to City hall to consider the price for the three flag poles with/without
installation.Landscaping was discussed.General consensus of the council was stated by
the mayor and included three flag poles installed in the shape of a triangle with
landscaping around the base of the flag poles.The city will self install the flag poles and
seek assistance with landscaping,if necessary.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Peard,
Johnson.Nays:Don Bailey,JI.Don Bailey voted no because the low bidder had not
submitted a written bid and did not have any oral or written bid on the 35'pole.
(10)Receive/File:Reportfrom Waukee Chamber of Commerce on MarComm
Program Nick Gruber moved to receive and file the report by the Waukee Chamber of
Commerce.Don Bailey,JI.second.Dierck Oosten was present to give a brief overview
of the chamber's program to maximize marketing options for local businesses through
group buying power.GeoffWarrnouth discussed the Chamber accomplishments during
the last several months.Mr.Warrnouth requested space in city hall to house a part time
chamber person so that the chamber would have a nice environment from which to visit
with people and conduct official business.Councilman Peard suggested that,perhaps,a
part time Chamber,part time City employee might be an option.Other members of the
Chamber present were Dan Noack from Fareway,Ron Stalhnan from Short,Harris and
Co.C.P.A.,John Aunan from Compass FinanciaL Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Bailey,
Watts,Peard,Johnson.Nays:None.
(11)Public Hearing:On designation of the expanded Waukee Urban Renewal Area
and on urban renewal plan amendment Mayor Leslie opened the public hearing.We
received no written comments.Rick Ross,830 Highway 6 commented with regard to
location,meaning of Urban Renewal and use of the funds.Don Bailey questioned where
this resource would be applied.Seeing no further discussion,Mayor Leslie closed the
public hearing.
(12)Resolution:A resolution to declare necessity and establish an urban renewal area,
pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and approve urban renewal plan
amendment for the 2002 Addition to the Waukee Urban Renewal Area Nick Gruber
moved to approve.Don Bailey,JI.second.Mr.Bailey requested that the council include
an amendment where the tax dollars attributed to urban renewal area be spent first and
foremost in that urban renewal area.MI.Johnson addressed that issue by indicating that
the City would be limiting itself greatly to restrict the usage of urban renewal dollars.
Mark Arentsen,Nick Gruber and Mike Watts also addressed the issue.Roll call:Ayes:
Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Watts.Nays:Bailey.
(13)Ordinance:An ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable
property in the 2002 addition to the Waukee Urban Renewal Area,pursuant to Section
403.19 of the Code of Iowa (first reading)Mike Watts introduced the ordinance.Nick
Gruber moved to have the first reading in title only.Bill Peard second.Roll call:Ayes:
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Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Watts.Nays:Bailey.Motion carried 4 ~1.Mark Arentsen read
the ordinance in title only.
(14)Resolution:Approving Preliminary Resolution of Necessity per Section 384.42 for
the L A Grant Parkway Widening Improvements Project Mike Watts moved to
approve.Nick Gruber second.Wayne Johnson,Mike Watts,Bill Peard shared concerns
and ideas with regard to this particular proj ect and about an assessment policy yet to be
developed by the Council.In addition Mik Briedis,Tim Royer,and J ody Gunderson
answered questions or commented on the issue.Nick Gruber gave an historical
background to this issue.Rick Ross added comments with respect to the roadway.Roll
call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Peard.Nays:Johnson,Bailey.Motion carried 3 ~2.
(15)Resolution:Approving and adopting preliminary plans and specifications,
estimate of cost and plat and schedule for L A Grant Parkway Widening Improvements
Project This item postponed until the October 7,2002 council meeting.
(16)Resolution:Approving 10-21-02 as the date for a public hearing on the Resolution
of Necessity for L A Grant Parkway Widening Improvements Project This item
postponed until the October 7,2002 council meeting.
(17)Receive/File:Fire Department Hiring A candidate has been selected by the fire
department that fits the best needs ofthe department.The position has not yet been
offered or accepted.Mike Watts moved to receive and file.Don Bailey,Jr.second.Roll
call:Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Peard,Johnson,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(18)Resolution:Approving construction plans for the University Ave.Water Main
Don Bailey,Jr.moved to approve the resolution.Nick Gruber second.Roll call:Ayes:
Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Watts,Peard.Nays:None,Motion carried 5 -O.
(19)Resolution:Approving the preliminary plat for Willow Brook Mike Watts moved
to approve the resolution.Don Bailey,Jr.second.Mr.Gruber asked to have the
following added to the motion approving this resolution:...contingent on the following
stipulations:that a minimum building opening elevation of 1036.5 be established for the
buildings in Willow Brook Plat and before the bond period (2 years)that the Ultra-Flow
storm sewer pipe is inspected for any deflections more than 5%and they be repaired by
the developer at that time.Chad Weaver questioned the width of the trails.The
developer agreed to increase the width from 8'to 10'.Mike Watts agreed to amend his
motion with the suggestions of Nick Gruber and the change from 8'trail to 10'trail.Don
Bailey,Jr.second the amended motion.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,
Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(20)Resolution:Approving final plat for Parkview Commons Nick Gruber moved to
approve the Final Plat with the stipulations that the flumes be installed by 30 days of the
planning and zoning meeting dated September 10.Mike Watts second.Mike Watts
raised the issue of the bricks on the comers of the existing building.Paul Huscher
indicated that there are concerns that haven't been addressed with regard to the parking
and ingress/egress.After a brief discussion,Mr.Bailey recommended that this item be
postponed until all issues have been resolved.Motion to approve the Final Plat and
second to that motion withdrawn.Nick Gruber moved this item be postponed until 10-
07-02 Council Meeting.Mike Watts second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Watts,Peard,
Bailey,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -0,
(21)Resolution:Approving a council initiated rezoning and reclassification of the
Hawbaker property and amending the Comprehensive Plan Mike Watts moved to
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approve the resolution.Wayne Johnson second.Mr.William Lillis and Mr.Lon
Hawbaker present to discuss the issue with council.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Johnson,
Peard,Bailey,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(22)Resolution:Approving the withdrawal of Swallow/Shaffer property involuntary
annexation petition from further consideration by the City Development Board Mike
Watts moved to approve.Nick Gruber second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Johnson,
Peard,Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(23)Resolution:Approving FY02 Street Finance Report Bill Peard moved to approve
the resolution.Mike Watts second.Roll call:Ayes:Peard,Watts,Johnson,Gruber,
Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
REPORTS:Reports presented by Mark Arentsen,Jody Gunderson,Linda Burkhart,
Tim Royer,Mik Briedis,Paul Huscher,Bill Peard,Don Bailey,Jr.and Nick Gruber.
Mayor Leslie asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved.Don Bailey,Jr.
second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:42 PM.
Attest:
Mark J.Arents n City Administrator/Clerk
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