HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-20-Regular MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 20,2003
(1)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order
by Mayor Pro Tern Peard at 7:00 PM.
(2)Pledge of Allegiance
(3)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor Pro Tern Bill Peard,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Donald Bailey,Jr.,Mike Watts and Wayne Jolmson.
(4)Open Forum -Doran Ryan,representing Dallas County Development,Inc.presented
the council with this past year's armual rep ali,asked for questions and requested the
council consider this year's funding request from Dallas County Development,Inc.
LalTY Crannell,Vice President of Charter Bank,speaking for the Downtown Triangle
Businesses,explained the goals of the Downtown Business Organization and requested
the council consider funding $5,000 for a consultant who would study the feasibility of
revitalizing the downtown area which would not only include the expansion ofthe area,
but developing a theme as to what the downtown should look like.Chet Chedester
addressed the same topic,agreeing with the request and also suggesting that possibly an
intern from Iowa or Iowa State would be interested in working on the project.
(5)Agenda Additions I Approval-Nick Gruber moved to approve the agenda as
prepared.Bill Peard second the motion.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Watts,Johnson
Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(6)Consent Agenda:
A.Approving 01-15-03 Payroll and 01-15-03 Bill List
B.Approving 01-06-03 and 01-13-03 City Council Minutes
C.Approving Rochon Corporation ofIowa roofing payment in
the amount of $3,573.00
D.Approving pay Estimate #7,Release of Retain age,for
Sternquist Construction Inc.in the amount of $27,932.38
Don Bailey moved to approve the consent agenda in its entirety with the exclusion of
Item C.Mike Watts seconded the motion.Roll Call:Ayes:Bailey,Watts,Peard,
Johnson,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Don Bailey moved to approve
payment ofItem C,Rochon Corporation ofIowa roofing payment in the amount of
$3,573.00.Mike Watts second the motion.Don Bailey led a brief discussion of the roof
problem with everyone agreeing that a resolution to the problem had not occurred.Roll
call:Ayes:None.Nays:Bailey,Watts,Peard,Jolmson,Gruber.Motion defeated 0 -5.
Bill List (01-17-03)
CHECKS ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL,
CITY OF WAUKEE-SAVINGS DEDUCTIONS
CITY OF WAUKEE-REIMBURSEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
EFTPS
IOWA TURFGRASS INSTITUTE
LOWE'S
METEORLOGIX
MILL DIRECT CARPET
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES
RODNEY SCHETTLER
UNITED WAY CENTRAL IOWA
TOTALS
BILLS PRESENTED FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL:
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1,400.00
340.53
259.20
17,131.56
130.00
312.98
1,056.00
792.50
44.85
30.00
35.00
21,532.62 .I
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ACCESS SYSTEMS
ALLEGRA
ALLIANCE MEDICAL
AMERICAN METER COMPANY
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
AT&T WIRELESS
AUTO GLASS CENTER
BAKER COMMUNICATIONS
BORDERS BOOK SHOP
BRADFIELDS COMPUTER
BRUSKE PRODUCTS INC
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
C &J LEASING
CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT CO
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY
AMBER CARAVAN
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL LIBRARY
COMPUSA INC
CRYSTAL CLEAR BOTTLED
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DENNIS DOWELL
ED M FELD EQUIPMENT CO
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EQUIP
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CO
FASTPRO INTERNATIONAL INC
FORRER SUPPLY COMPANY INC
GALE GROUP,THE
GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP
GROEBNER &ASSOCIATES INC
HAMMER MEDICAL SUPPLY
HAWKEYE STATE FIRE
HEARTLAND CO-OP
HICKORY TECH
CAROL IlCINDYli HOL
HY-VEE FOOD &DRUG CENTER
IACP POLICY CENTER
IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
IOWA LIBRARY ASSOC
IOWA MEDICAL SOCIETY
IOWA ONE CALL
IOWA POETRY ASSOCIATION
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
IOWA SIGNAL &ELECTRIC CO
J &M LOCK &KEY SERVICE
JONES LIBRARY SALES INC
JUSTICE PLANNING &MGE ASSOC
LANDS END BUSINESS OUTFIT
LASER CAR WASH
497.25
534.92
392.95
96.70
146.30
1,507.65
202.47
260.65
45.49
63.96
245.27
502.50
310.28
175.29
57.76
210.00
506.56
78.75
337.37
13.80
1,095.00
60.40
607.01
24,616.02
17.01
242.00
453.00
32.00
48.52
5,850.40
140.34
372.90
95.70
91.35
195.00
2,278.38
1,698.76
31.00
81.88
75.00
196.42
1,747.69
100.00
185.00
50.00
100.00
125.00
55.00
129.20
18.00
275.00
150.00
134.50
4,400.00
175.00
453.95
71.00
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LITHO GRAPHICS PRINT COMM
LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY
LINDA MACK
MAINSTAY SYSTEMS INC
MENARDS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
MID STATES FORD INC
MIDWEST BREATHING AIR SYSTEM
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SRV
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND SUPPLY
MIGHTY TIDY CLEANING
MILL DIRECT CARPET
MOMAR
DEVON MURPHY-PETERSEN
NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE
NETWORKS INC
NORTH DALLAS LANDFILL
OFFICE DEPOT
VERYL V OLOFSON TRUST
OLSON BROTHERS
PIGOTT INC
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION #440
PUCKETT TOOLS &FASTENERS
PURCHASE POWER
QUALITY ENGRAVED SIGNS
QUALITY FORD OF WDM
QWEST
QWEST
SAGEBRUSH TECHNOLOGIES
SAM'S CLUB
BECKY SCHUETT
TERRY SESKER
SIDWELL CO
SNYDER &ASSOCIATES INC
SNYDER PHOTOGRAPHY,TERRY
SPRING VALLEY WIRELESS
STERNQUIST CONSTRUCTION INC
CHERYL TONNELLI
TREASURER STATE IOWA
TRIM DESIGN OF CENTRAL IOWA
TRIPLE T ENTERPRISES INC
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIAL
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HYGIENE
US ENERGY SERVICES INC
US POSTAL SERVICE
VERIZON WIRELESS
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA
WAUKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WAUKEE HARDWARE &VARIETY
WAUKEE ROTARY CLUB
WAUKEE STATE -CITY HALL PETTY CASH
WAUKEE STATE -LIBRARY PETTY CASH
CHAD WEAVER
ZOLL MEDICAL CORP
TOTALS
507.00
3,076.65
77.04
618.00
1,091.40
814.50
1,834.49
355.00
756.00
682.11
200.00
792.50
191.14
23.36
226.54
780.00
7,689.00
1,225.50
150.00
871.47
6,306.76
38.00
33.33
490.29
519.00
35.56
785.55
95.35
57.87
1,066.92
48.92
7.30
60.00
31.95
310.00
101.00
692.60
27,932.38
160.00
705.00
70.00
610.00
9.00
198.00
168,355.96
337.00
35.97
21,899.40
100.00
598.56
125.00
222.55
175.42
87.17
251.00
307,147.86
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(7)Mayor's Report:Mayor Pro Tem Peard read a proclamation in honor of former
Mayor Mark Leslie extolling his contributions to the city during the year he was mayor.
Mr.Peard and Jody Gunderson attended the Legislative Reception.
(8)Discussion:Walnut Ridge Sewer Installation No one present was in favor oftbe
sewer installation.Those present who were against the sewer installation were given the
opportunity to sham their concems witb the council.Brian Dunbar,14655 University
Ave.,Linda Wilson,813 Walnut Ridge Drive,Bill Chase,809 Walnut Ridge Drive,
Carolyn Chase,809 Walnut Ridge Drive,Jim Wittemore indicated they opposed
installation of a sewer system in the Walnut Ridge area and shared their concems and
reasons with the council.A meeting scheduled for 7:00PM Thursday evening,January
23'd with a representative from DNR and from Dallas County will take place at City Hall
where this dialogue will continue.
(9)Discussion:Disposition of old library property Council discussed whether to keep
the old library building as a potential site for a community center or to sell.Linda Mack,
Library Director,discussed the condition of the building.Paul Huscher as a Waukee
citizen and not the city attomey requested the council keep in mind the needs and
interests of the older citizens when planning future programs and buildings.The
consensus of the council was to sell if the price was right.
(10)Resolution:Approving Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.as engineers for the Ashworth
Drive Water Main Replacement Project Mike Watts moved to approve.Nick Gruber
second.Roll Call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Peard,Johnson,Bailey.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.
(11)Resolution:Approving DMWW Proposal for Preparation of Water Vulnerability
Assessment Wayne Johnson moved to approve the resolution.Mike Watts second.
Brief Discussion.Roll Call:Ayes:Johnson,Watts,Bailey,Pcard,Gruber.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 -O.
(12)Resolution:Approving the order of detailed plans,specifications,notice of
hearing,notice to bidders and form of contract for the Hickman Road Arterial Street
Lighting Project and setting January 29,2003 as the date for receipt of bids and setting
February 3,2003 as date of public hearing and letting Nick Gruber moved to approve.
Mike Watts second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Watts,Peard,Jolmson,Bailey.Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(13)Resolution:Approving city council's order of preparation of detailed plans,
specifications,notice of hearing,notice to bidders and form of contract for the 2003 I-
80 Natural Gas Main Extension Mike Watts moved to approve the resolution.Nick
Gruber second.Councihnan Watts questioned why the city has to pay a replacement tax.
John Gibson explained that gas utilities are deregulated which in effect means that the
City of Waukee could distribute gas to anyone outside the original service area;but
would have to pay a replacement tax per service point.John Gibson continued by
explaining the City of Waukee gas service area which was established in 1998 as being
an area within the then boundary of the City rather than an area extending two miles
beyond the city boundaries.That service area as defined in 1998 does not automatically
expand as the city grows.Therefore,the city pays a replacement fee when it provides gas
to areas outside the original area,Mark Arentsen and John Gibson continue to work with
legislators to change the City of Waukee gas service area.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,
Gruber,Johnson,Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
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(14)Resolutiou:Approving detailed plans and specifications,notice of hearing,notice
to bidders and form of contract for the 2003 1-80 Natural Gas Main Extension;and
setting February 24,2003 as the date for receipt of bids therefore and setting March 3,
2003 as the date for hearing thereof Nick Gruber moved to approve.Mike Watts
second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Watts,Peard,Bailey,Iolmson.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 ~O.
1)(15)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Section 304.5(M),Waukee
Municipal Code,Site Plan Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by inserting in
Section 304.5(M)2.a.the word "townhomes"after "structures",and inserting the
words "All door or window openings shall count toward this requirement if surrounded
by the hard surface material.These openings shall not be designed to unreasonably
reduce the amount of hard surface material tltat is used";and by inserting in Section
304.5(M)2.b.tlte words "apartments and condominiums"after "structures",and
inserting tlte words "All door or window openings sit all count toward this requirement
if surrounded by tlte hard surface material.These openings sit all not be designed to
unreasonably reduce the amount of hard surface material that is used".(intro and first
reading)Nick Gruber introduced this ordinance.Mike Watts moved to have the first
reading in title only.Don Bailey,Ir.second it.Mike Watts suggested that the
restrictions defined in this ordinance do not allow for flexibility in constructing buildings
in different types of environments.Don Bailey,Ir.indicated he wasn't in favor of this
ordinance as written.Wayne Iolmson questioned the minimum requirement as outlined
by this ordinance by comparing the requirements against what has already been built.
Rick Ross,830 Highway 6,suggested that the ordinance should be clarified as to what it
actually means before approving.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Peard.Nays:Watts,Bailey,
Iolmson.Motion defeated 2 -3.
(16)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to provide for the division of taxes levied on
taxable property in tlte 2003 Addition to tlte Waukee Urban Renewal Area,pursuant to
Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa Mike Watts moved to have the second reading in
title only.Don Bailey,Jr.second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Peard,Gruber,
Iolmson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 ~O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title
only.
(17)Ordinance:Approving an amendment to §301.22,Waukee Municipal Code,
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,M-1 (Light Industrial District)by
deleting from Subsection 301.22(A)(3)the words "any use permitted in C-1A"and
adding certain specific commercial,retail or service uses;and by deleting Subsection
301.22(A)(9),"Office buildings";and by re-lettering and re-numbering each successive
subsection in Subsection 301.22(A)in alphabetical or numerical order Mike Watts
moved to have the second reading in title only.Wayne Iolmson second.Roll call:Ayes:
Watts,Johnson,Gruber,Peard.Nays:Bailey.Motion carried 4 ~I.Mark Arentsen read
the ordinance in title only.
(18)Ordinance:Approving an amendment to §301.23,Waukee Municipal Code,
Zoning Ordinance of tlte City of Waukee,Iowa,M-1A (Limited Industrial District)by
deleting from Subsection 301.23(B)(1)thereof the words "The C-1 and",so that said
subsection reads,"Any use permitted in M-1 districts"Mike Watts moved to have the
second reading in title only.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Iolmson,
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Gruber,Peard.Nays:Bailey.Motion carried 4 -1.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in
title only.
(19)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Chapter 501,Waukee Municipal
Code,Regulation of Traffic Upon and Use of the Streets of Waukee,Iowa,by
amending Section 501.11,to designate the intersection of Locust and Fourth Street as
a No Left Turn Intersection for traffic east bound on Locust Street at Fourth Street
from 7:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M Monday through Friday during the school year Mike
Watts moved to have the second reading in title only.Don Bailey,Jr.second.Roll call:
Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Peard,Jolmson,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark
Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.Mike Watts moved to waive the third reading
and place this ordinance on its final passage.Wayne Jolmson second.Roll call:Ayes:
Watts,Johnson,Gruber,Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mayor Pro
Tern Peard declared the ordinance passed and duly adopted.
(20)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Section 303.158A,Waukee
Municipal Code,Development Capital Feesfor Community Services,of the City of
Waukee,Iowa,by deleting the first unnumbered paragrapli of said section and
subparagraph A thereof,and inserting in lieu thereof updated Development Capital
Feesfor Community Facilities as described in Section 1 hereof Bill Peard introduced
the ordinance.Don Bailey,Jr.moved to have the first reading in title only.Wayne
Johnson second.Don Bailey discussed material distributed for the 01-13-03 council
minutes which was and is related to this topic.John Gibson and Mark Arentsen provided
information with respect to Councihnan Bailey's questions.Mik Briedis described how
V &K arrived at the proposed capital fee changes,which are based on the actual cost of
the treatment plant improvements and the number of people it was designed for.Mr.
Johnson indicated that the revenues generated through this ordinance are proj ected
revenues and not actual;leaving the city without an alternative ifthe projection didn't
occur.Chuck Thomas,representing Developers Conference for Greater DM,requested
time to have input with respect to the changes anticipated in this ordinance.Wayne
Johnson,Mike Watts and Mik Briedis responded to Mr.Thomas'request by indicating
that changes to the Capital Fees are based on a formula and are necessary to cover the
cost ofthe treatment plant improvements.Mr.Johnson indicated to Mr.Thomas that the
ordinance could be changed through the ordinance approval process which would in
effect give the organization 20 to 30 days in which to have input.Don Bailey moved to
amend his motion to include a request that staff (1)work with private parties and provide
Chuck Thomas and the horne builders with the necessary information to analyze/discuss
the data and calculations used to determine the fee structure and (2)submit the
recommendations suggested by private parties to Council by February 11.To facilitate
open and accurate communication the suggestions received from Mr.Thomas and the
home builders is to be in writing.In addition staff is to provide additional information
with regard to the growth Tate factor and to the projections of revenue captured by
implementation of this fee increase.This is also to be included in the February 11 report
to Council.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Johnson,Peard,Gruber,Watts.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.Rick Ross,830 Highway
6,connnented on the difference between the time frame of items 20 and 21.
(21)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Chapter 204,Section 204.5,
Waukee Municipal Code,Rate of Rent and Manner of Payment,to provide for an
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increase in sewer rent base charge from $5.16 for zero through 1,000 gallons of water
usage per month,to $5.41,effective April 1,2003;and providing for an increase based
on water usage in excess of the minimum of 1,000 gallons.from $3.84 per 1,000
gallons per month,to $4.09,effective April 1,2003.Mike Watts introduced the
ordinance.Nick Gruber moved to have the first reading in title only.Wayne Johnson
second.Nick Gruber explained his reasoning for the $.40 increase in sewer rental rates.
Wayne Jolmson indicated that a yearly review and possible adjustment to the rates for all
utilities should OCCUT.In addition Mr.Johnson wasn't comfortable with basing revenue
expectations solely on projections of housing starts.Mr.Johnson recommended
proceecling with a rate increase of $.25 rather than $.40.John Gibson reminded the
council that the Utility Committee and the staff should always review the utility rates
yearly.He also cautioned that the proj ection in the capital fees is an expected amount
and not a guaranteed amount.Mr.Gibson agreed with a $.25 increase.Nick Gruber
amended his motion to change the increase Irom $.40 to $.25.Wayne Johnson seconded
the amended motion.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Peard.Nays:Bailey,Watts.
Motion carried 3 -2.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
Extending the Meeting:Nick Gruber moved to extend the meeting past 10 0'clock until
items 22 and 23 were completed.Don Bailey,JT.second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,
Bailey,Johnson,Watts,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Don Bailey moved to go into closed session Per §20.17(3)as per the advice of our labor
attomey.Nick Gruber second.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mayor Pro Tem declared that the council is going
into closed session at 10:08PM.
(22)Closed Session:Per §20.17(3),Council discussion of the collective bargaining
agreement.Mayor Pro Tem Peard declared the closed session open at 10:12 PM.Mike
Watts moved to come out of closed session.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:
Watts,Johnson,Bailey,Gruber,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mayor Pro
Tem Peard ended the closed session at 10:21 PM.
(23)Resolution:Approving ratification of collective bargaining agreement with CW A
Local 7102 Mike Watts moved to approve ratification of the three year collective
bargaining agreement with CWA Local 7102.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:
Watts,Johnson,Peard,Gruber,Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
At this time Mayor Pro Tem Peard asked for amotion to adjourn.Mike Watts moved.
Wayne Johnson second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:25 PM.
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