HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-17-Regular MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17,2003
(1)Call to Order -The regularly scheduled meeting of the Waukee City Council was
called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Bill 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 Johnson.
(4)Open Forum -During the Open Forum,as suggested by Mayor Pro Tern Bill
Peard,Tony Oberman,Jay Oxenford and Wayne Johnson,the three candidates for
mayor,introduced themselves and discussed their candidacy.Mayor Pro Tern
Peard indicated the Mayoral Candidate Forum would take place live on February
27 and March 13 at 7:00 PM and be broadcasted on Charrnel 7.The February 27
broadcast is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and will be replayed at 7:00
PM on March I and 2 and March 8 and 9.The March 13 broadcast is sponsored
by the Library and will be replayed at 7:00 PM on March 15 and 16 and March 22
and 23.
(7)Mayor's Report -Mayor Pro Tern Peard announced the City of Waukee was
the recipient of $2.5 million in funds secured by Representative Tom Latham to
be used for the proposed 1-80 Alice's Road /105th Street interchange.The Mayor
Pro Tern thanked Rep Latham and all those whose efforts ensured that Waukee
would be considered for these funds especially Jody Gunderson,Director of
Community Development and Dierck Oosten,Chamber of Commerce rep for the
City during the trip to Washington,D.C.Mayor Pro Tern Peard announced that
Senator Grassley would be holding a public meeting 02-20-03 at the Raccoon
Valley Community House from 2 to 3 o'clock and will be talking about jobs and
the economy in Dallas County.
(5)Agenda Additions /Approval-Mark Arentsen requested that Item #15 be deleted
from this agenda.Wayne Johnson moved;Mike Watts second to approve the agenda as
amended.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
(6)Consent Agenda-
A.Approving 01-31-03 Payroll and 02-12-03 Bill List
B.Approving 02-03-03 City Council Minutes
C.Approving Pay Application #11 from Rochon Corporation ofIowa
in the amount of $21,636.04
D.Approving Class C Liquor License for Lucilla Corporation DBA
Los Tres Arnigos
E.Approving Class C Liquor License for Bill's Best Steak House,
Inc.DBA Hometown Cafe &Lounge
Nick Gruber moved to approve the items in the consent agenda.Wayne Johnson
seconded the motion.Roll call:Ayes Gruber,Johnson,Watts,Bailey,Peard,Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 -0.
Bill List (02-17-03)
CHECKS ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL:
CITY OF WAUKEE 1,400.00
CITY OF WAUKEE 325.63
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COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
DEWEY FORD INC
EFTPS
PRAIRIE I-NET
UNITED WAY CENTRAL IOWA
TOTALS
UNPAID BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL:
ALLEGRA
AMERICAN METER COMPANY
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
AT&T WIRELESS
AUDIOVISUAL INC
BAKER COMMUNICATIONS
BRODERICK ANIMAL CLINIC
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
BUTTERFIELD MANAGEMENT
C &J LEASING
C J COOPER &ASSOCIATES INC
AMBER CARAVAN
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
CIGMA LLC
CITY OF CLIVE
COMPUSA INC
DALLAS COUNTY NEWS
DAN RAITT INC
DEMCO
DES MOINES INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DES MOINES WATER WORKS
DICKINSON MACKAMAN TYLER
DORSEY &WHITNEY
ECPI/ARROWHEAD FORENSIC
ELECTRIC PUMP &TOOL
FEH ASSOCIATES INC
FISHER CONTROLS INTL INC
G &L CLOTHING
GALE GROUP,THE
GALL'S INC
GENERAL FIRE &SAFETY EQUIPMENT
GREENSLADES TOWING
GROEBNER &ASSOCIATES INC
HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT
HEARTLAND CO-OP
CAROL "CINDY"HOL
HY-VEE FOOD &DRUG CENTER
IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SOLUTIONS
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL
IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
IOWA GARDENING MAGAZINE
IOWA PIPELINE ASSOC INC
IOWA SIGNAL &ELECTRIC CO
J &M LOCK &KEY SERVICE
231.46
14,116.50
16,587.51
149.85
35.00
32,845.95
70.00
54.40
146.30
1,402.12
270.00
90.00
300.00
267.00
2,275.00
310.28
58.00
310.00
775.55
41041.48
8,591.35
932.02
502.83
933.46
427.00
94.88
207.44
30.85
4,596.08
18,572.90
195.00
1/513.91
83.53
15,395.00
1,475.00
109.19
566.40
91.80
218.93
31.00
105.00
1,052.77
101.20
2,394.80
31.00
15.71
ll8.85
136.00
311.36
73.95
75.00
76.90
14.95
586.53
718.00
18.50 I
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JERICO SERVICES INC
JERRY'S HOMES INC
KENNY &GYL COMPANY
KINKO'S INC
LASER CAR
LASER QUIPT
LITHO GRAPHICS PRINT COMMUNICATIONS
LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY
LINDA MACK
MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATE
MENARDS
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
MID LAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY
MID STATES SUPPLY COMPANY
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY
DEVON MURPHY-PETERSEN
NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATON OF CORROSION ENG
NATIONAL WATERWORKS INC
NES -TRAFFIC SIGN &MARK
NETWORKS INC
NOGG CHEMICAL &PAPER
OFFICE DEPOT
OLSON BROTHERS
OLSON'S BODY &PAINT
OMB POLICE SUPPLY
PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY
PORTER-BOWERS SIGN CO INC
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION #440
PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS
QUALITY FORD OF WDM
SAXTON INC
BECKY SCHUETT
SELECT OFFICE SYSTEMS
SIMPLEX GRINNELL LP
SPRAYER SPECIALTIES INC
TEAM TWO INC
TESTNET
TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIAL
IQ\THLEEN UNDERWOOD
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
US ENERGY SERVICES INC
US POSTAL SERVICE
USA BLUE BOOK
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF IOWA
WAUKEE HARDWARE &VARIETY
WAUKEE ROTARY CLUB
WAUKEE STATE -LIBRARY PETTY CASH
CHAD WEAVER
TOTALS
(7)Mayor's Report:As written above.
(8)Resolution:Approving purchase of a Book Security System for the New Library
Mike Watts moved to approve purchase of the book security system for the library.Don
Bailey second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Gruber,Peard,Johnson.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 -O.
1,430.00
240.83
160.00
297.38
53.00
85.99
507.00
50.00
11.16
385.50
553.77
378.65
5.72
43.75
488.00
487.00
13 .68
646.73
250.00
57.23
900.00
408.96
16.66
1,337.58
607.05
195.00
308.32
268.48
552.50
34.44
52.00
694.48
189.60
7.92
6,069.72
50.00
60.42
231.70
18.00
230.10
83.10
9.17
237,032.18
37.00
980.43
22,301.36
627.58
250.00
215.70
45.16
350,729.22
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(9)Resolution:Approving a course of action recommended by John D.Karrmann of
FEB Associates to resolve the Waukee Library Concrete Curb and Paving Issue Nick
Gruber moved to approve the resolution.Mike Watts second.Councilman Bailey
requested that all councilmen defeat this resolution as this issue had previously been
raised and a recommendation had already been submitted to the staff.Once the staff has
reviewed the offers and negotiated one or more recommendations,those
recommendations should come back to the council.Roll call:Ayes:None.Nays:
Gruber,Watts,Johnson,Bailey,Peard.Motion defeated 0 -5.
(10)Resolution:Approving City of Waukee's participation in the Electric Feasibility
Study Mike Watts moved to approve participation in the electric feasibility study.Nick
Gruber second.Mark Douglas,President of the Iowa Utility Association,Waukee
residents and employees of Mid-American Energy:Jane Englehart and Paul Priest and
MidAmerican Energy Senior Vice President Todd Raba provided significant information
to the council with respect to this issue and spoke against Waukee's participation in the
electric feasibility study.Bob Haug,Executive Director of the Iowa Association of
Municipal Utilities,responded to several comments made by Mark Douglas,Jane
Englehart and Paul Priest and answered questions ofthe Council.Mr.Haug indicated
that every city that has a franchise with a utility distributor usually has a franchise that is
20 to 25 years in length.A city has only a few years towards the end of a franchise in
which to review its options.This feasibility study occurring towards the end of the city's
franchise with MidAmerican Energy will answer the question "What will the City of
Waukee save if we establish a municipal utility?"The feasibility study at a fixed price of
$6,500 will be completed in six to eight weeks from the order-to-start date.Roll call:
Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Abstentions:Johnson.Motion carried
4 -0 -1.Prior to the vote Mr.Bailey requested of Mr.Raba that MidAmerican Energy
look into moving the substation located between the mobile home park and the middle
school.Mr.Raba indicated he would check into and report back to city staff.
(11)Resolution:Approving a preliminary resolution pursuant to Section 384.42 of the
Iowa Code covering the R-22 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Nick Gruber
moved to approve the resolution.Wayne Johnson second.Discussion with regard to
staff responsibilities and expectation of staff.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Bailey,
Watts,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(12)Resolution:Approving and adopting preliminary plans and specifications,
estimate of cost and plat and schedule for the R-22 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Project Mike Watts moved to approve the resolution.Nick Gruber second.Brief
discussion of the changes in the plat and schedule.The request of Mr.and Mrs.Douglas
Pooch during the previous proceedings was discussed.Mr.Pooch will take advantage of
agricultural deferment for a portion of his property.In addition,proposed county action
to be taken on behalf ofthose properties along R-22 not located in the city would not
require hook up to the sewer line if the property was more than 300 feet from the sewer
line.Currently the distance from the sewer line to the property must be 500 feet OT less
before hook up is required.If approved,this change would probably be granted to those
properties along R-22 within the city limits,which would affect Mr.and Mrs.Pooch.
Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Johnson,Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -
O.
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(13)Resolution:Approving March 17,2003 as the date for a Public Hearing on the
Proposed Resolution of Necessity for R-22 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Nick
Gruber moved to approve.Mike Watts second.No discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,
Watts,Johnson,Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(14)Resolution:Approving the Plat of Survey for Sunrise Ridge Mike Watts moved to
approve this resolution.Wayne Johnson second.Paul Huscher discussed issues which
he felt were not included in the Plat of Survey and which did not protect the City of
Waukee from expenses associated with the development ofthe property at some later
date.Larry Hague of Engineering Design Services representing John Grubb and Steve
Grubb on this matter -a 1031 Exchange for this property with another -addressed the
issue raised by Council and Attorney Huscher.He indicated that he would be willing to
agree to the wording on the Plat of Survey to agree with the requirements as set forth by
the City Attorney.Mike Watts amended his motion to put in the language that Mr.
Hague and Attorney Huscher come up with.Wayne Johnson seconded the amended
motion.Roll call:Ayes:Johnson,Gruber,Bailey.Nays:Watts,Peard.Motion carried 3
-2.
(15)Resolution:Approving the Final Plat for Williams Pointe Plat 1 Removed from the
agenda.
(16)Public Hearing:On an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1A (Limited Industrial District)to C-1 (Community
and Highway Service Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to
show re-zoning (a portion of the Alice's Road Neighborhood)Mayor Pro Tern Bill
Peard opened the public hearing.No written comments were received prior to the
meeting.No one present wished to address the issue.Mayor Pro Tern Peard closed the
public hearing.
(17)Ordinance:Approving an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1A (Limited Industrial District)to C-1 (Community
and Highway Service Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to
show re-zoning (a portion of the Alice's Road Neighborhood)Don Bailey introduced
the ordinance.Mike Watts moved to have the first reading in title only.Nick Gruber
second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Gruber,Bailey,Peard,Johnson.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
(18)Public Hearing:On an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1 (Light Industrial District)to C-4 (Office Park
Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-zoning (a
portion of Williams Pointe)Mayor Pro Tern Bill Peard opened the public hearing.No
written comments were received prior to the meeting.No one present wished to address
the issue.Mayor Pro Tern Peard closed the public hearing.
(19)Ordinance:Approving an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1 (Light Industrial District)to C-4 (Office Park
Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-zoning (a
portion of Williams Pointe)Nick Gruber introduced the ordinance.Mike Watts moved
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to have the first reading in title only.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,
Johnson,Bailey,Gruber,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read
the ordinance in title only.
(20)Public Hearing:On an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1 (Light Industrial District)to C-1 (Community and
Highway Service Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show
re-zoning (Knapp /Grubb Properties)Mayor Pro Tem Bill Peard opened the public
hearing.No written comments were received prior to the meeting.No one present
wished to address the issue.Mayor Pro Tem Peard closed the public hearing.
(21)Ordinance:Approving an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1 (Light Industrial District)to C-1 (Community and
Highway Service Commercial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show
re-zoning (Knapp /Grubb Properties)Mike Watts introduced the ordinance.Wayne
Johnson moved to have the first reading in title only.Nick Gruber second.Roll call:
Ayes:Watts,Johnson,Gruber,Peard,Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark
Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
(22)Public Hearing:On an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1A (Limited Industrial District)to M-1 (Light
Industrial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-zoning (Lots 4,5,
and 6 of Enterprise Business Park)Mayor Pro Tern Bill Peard opened the public
hearing.No written comments were received prior to the meeting.No one present
wished to address the issue.Mayor Pro Tem Peard closed the public hearing.
(23)Ordinance:Approving an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal
Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,by re-zoning and changing
certain property therein from M-1A (Limited Industrial District)to M-1 (Light
Industrial District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-zoning (Lots 4,5,
and 6 of Enterprise Business Park)Mike Watts introduced the ordinance.Nick Gruber
moved to have the first reading in title only.Don Bailey second.Roll call:Ayes:
Gruber,Bailey,Watts,Peard.Nays:None.Abstentions:Johnson.Motion carried 4 -0
-1.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
(24)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Section 303.158A,Waukee
Municipal Code,Development Capital Fees for Community Services,of the City of
Waukee,Iowa,by deleting the first unnumbered paragraph of said section and
subparagraph A thereof,and inserting in lieu thereof updated Development Capital
Fees for Community Facilities as described in Section 1 hereof (third reading)Mike
Watts moved to have the third reading in title only.Don Bailey second.Mr.Chuck
Thomas representing the Home Builder's Association of Greater DM was present to
thank the council for delaying approval of the ordinance until input was received from the
Home Builder's Association.Mr.Thomas also requested that within the year the Council
review all other permit fees to determine if the income received in code compliance was
more than adequate to meet the needs of the department.If so,then Mr.Thomas
respectfully requested the staff review the various permit fees and reduce where ever
possible so as to counter balance the high increase in development capital fees.Roll call:
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Ayes:Watts,Bailey,Johnson,Gruber,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark
Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.Nick Gruber moved to place this ordinance on
its final passage.Mike Watts second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Watts,Bailey,Johnson,
Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mayor Pro Tern Peard declared this ordinance
passed and duly adopted.
(25)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
increase in sewer rent base charge from $5.16for zero through 1,000 gallons of water
usage per month,to $5.66,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 $4.34,effective April 1,2003.(third reading)Mike Watts moved
to have the third reading in title only.Wayne Johnson second.There was considerable
discussion with respect to the increase in sewer rental rates.Councilmen Bailey and
Watts didn't feel that a raise in rates was justified at this time.Both thought waiting until
the development capital fees increase had been in effect for a year was the better choice.
Councilmen Peard and Gruber felt that an adjustment to the sewer rental rates was a
prudent increase given the shortfall in the sanitary sewer utility.Councilman Johnson felt
that an increase of $.25 was needed now rather than next year and rather than an increase
of $.50 at this time.Mr.Watts amended his motion to increase the fees by $.25 so that
the rate as of April 1,2003 for zero through 1,000 gallons of water usage per month
would be $5.41 and the rate as of April 1,2003 for water usage in excess of the minimum
1,000 gallons would be $4.09 per 1,000 gallons per month.Wayne Johnson amended his
second to concur.Roll call:Ayes:Johnson,Gruber,Peard.Nays:Watts,Bailey.Motion.
carried 3 -2.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.Mike Watts moved to
place this ordinance on its [mal passage.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:
Johnson,Gruber,Peard.Nays:Watts,Bailey.Motion carried 3 -2.Mayor Pro Tern
Peard declared this ordinance passed and duly adopted.
(26)Motion:Setting 03-03-03 as the date for a public hearing on an ordinance to
amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Waukee,Iowa.by re-zoning and changing certain property therein from M-1A (Limited
Industrial District)to C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District);
and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-zoning Nick Gruber moved to approve
the motion.Wayne Johnson second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts,
Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
REPORTS:Mark Arentsen,Linda Burkhart,John Gibson,Wayne Johnson,Don Bailey,
and Nick Gruber gave reports.
At this time Mayor Pro Tern Peard asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved.
Mike Watts second,Ayes:All.Nays:None.Mo .arried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:57 PM.'<
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