HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-01-Regular MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 1,2004
(1)Call to Order -The regularly scheduled meeting of the Waukee City Council was
called to order by Mayor Oberman at 7:05 PM.
(2)Pledge of Allegiance
(3)Roll Call-The following members were present:Tony Oberman,Mayor,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Donald Bailey,Jr.,JeffV.Mertz,Bill Peard and
Darlene Stanton.
(4)Open Forum -No one present wished to address the council on an issue not
on the agenda.
(5)Agenda Approval-Mayor Oberman indicated that items 11 and 12 are to be deleted.
Council member Gruber moved to approve the agenda with deletion of 11 and 12.
Council member Peard seconded.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Bailey,Stanton,
Mertz.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
(6)Consent Agenda-
A.Approving 03-17-04 City Council Minutes
B.Resolution:Approving purchase of 527 sq.ft.of Lot 3 of Hawthorne Ridge
Townhomes an Official Plat from Madonna M.Gardinier,Trustee of
MadonnaM.Gardinier Trust in the amount of$I,581.00 plus $200 in legal
costs or $1,781.00 for the purpose of acquiring land prior to widening
University Avenue
C.Resolution:Approving Veenstra &Kimm's recommendation to accept
Helen's Enterprise quote for installing and providing two new starters,conduit
and wiring for the two new blowers
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Council member Mertz moved,Council member Gruber second to approve all items.
Brief discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Mertz,Bailey,Peard,Gruber,Stanton.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5-0.
Bill List to be approved at the March 15,2004 Council Meeting.
(7)Mayor's Report:
(8)Presentation:Kim Stewart from the YMCA to present an overview of Waukee
YMCA Partner witlt Youtlt Program Ms.Stewart,Executive Director of the Waukee
Family YMCA gave a brief presentation of the activities of the Y for the past year.She
also indicated that the Y and the City were cooperatively working on projects so as not to
duplicate efforts and to expand programming.Ms.Stewart requested funds from the city
again this year and was told the same amount that was contributed last year will again be
contributed for the coming fiscal year.City Attorney Paul Huscher requested I
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information from the YMCA legal department as to legal citations where municipalities
have given funds directly to a YMCA for its programming.The mayor and council
member Peard praised the child and family centered activities being sponsored by the Y.
(9)Public Hearing:On the FY05 Budget Mayor Oberman opened the public hearing.
City Administrator Mark Arentsen indicated that written comments on this issue were not
received prior to the hearing.No one present wished to address the issue of the FY05
Budget.Mayor Oberman closed the public hearing.
(10)Resolution:Approving the FY05 Budget Darlene Stanton moved to approve the
FY05 Budget.Nick Gruber second.Council member Bailey had earlier in the review of
the FY05 Budget requested information on the allocation to Channel 7,MediaCom and
Chamber of Commerce position,which he did not receive.For that reason,he voted 'no'
in the roll call to approve the FY05 Budget.Darlene Stanton and Bill Peard addressed
the Channel 7,MediaCom budget item.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Gruber,Peard,Mertz.
Nays:Bailey.Motion carried 4 -l.
(11)Resolution:Approving Construction Plans for Williams Pointe Plat 4 This item
deleted from the agenda.
(12)Resolution:Approving Construction Plans for Williams Pointe Plat 6 This item
deleted from the agenda.
(13)Resolution:Approving Site Plan for Car Wash at Legacy Pointe Nick Gruber
moved to approve the resolution.Jeff Mertz second.Mike Kastner of Architects Wells,
Kastner,Schipper present to discuss the Car Wash.Mr.Kastner indicated the
manufacturer would now allow 30 inches of stone material to be attached to the outside
walls of the car wash.The 30 inch stone wall will now be eliminated;the 30 -36 inch
hedge will still be in place on the north side of the car wash.All other construction
details are the same.Per the Planned Development agreement the developer will bond
for the office building,if the car wash is ready to open prior to the completion of the
office building.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Mertz,Stanton,Peard,Bailey.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 -O.
(14)Resolution:Approving proposal submitted by Veenstra &Kimm,Inc.for the
provision of professional services for the NPDES Phase II Permit Application Don
Bailey,Jr.moved to approve the resolution.Jeff Mertz second.Council member Bailey
stated he was impressed with the presentation,especially the price for this project.Roll
call:Ayes:Bailey,Mertz,Gruber,Peard,Stanton.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(15)Resolution:Approving proposal submitted by Timberl'ine Nursery for
landscaping services for the University Avenue Widening Project Darlene Stanton
moved to approve.Don Bailey,Jr.second.Given that the TimberPine bid was
significantly lower than any other bid,Council member Bailey wanted to be sure that the
Company was aware of all their responsibilities in this project.City Administrator
Arentsen indicated that he had visited with landscape artists from TimberPine and was
assured that they were aware of their obligations and duties in this project.Council
member Stanton spoke in support of the TimberPine Nursery.Mayor Oberman asked as
to potential funding for this project.Public Works Director Gibson indicated we would
probably apply for grant funding next year.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Bailey,Mertz,
Peard,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(16)Resolution:Approving 28E Agreement to Supply Building Inspection Services to
the City of DeSoto Nick Gruber moved.Darlene Stanton second.Council member
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Bailey discussed duration of agreement;liability coverage,to be covered by DeSoto;fee
for inspection;trip charge,which would be in addition to inspection,if only one
inspection scheduled;rental property housing inspections included.For every home,
there are about 8 to 10 inspections during the construction of the house.Roll call:Ayes:
Gruber,Stanton,Peard,Mertz,Bailey.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(17)Resolution:Approving setting 04-05-04 as the date for a public hearing on an
ordinance to amend the Waukee Urban Renewal Area 2000 Don Bailey,Jr.moved to
approve.Nick Gruber second.Council member Bailey questioned adding so many
properties to the Urban Renewal Area.City Administrator Mark Arentsen indicated the
six properties were all commercially zoned properties,which have a strong probability of
developing within the next two to three years.The reason they are being added is to
generate more revenue in the urban renewal area through development on these lots.
Additional revenue in the urban renewal areas will help fund the Alice's Road extension
and interchange.Council member Bailey would like a property by property justification
for adding the properties to the Urban Renewal Area,Mayor Oberman said the concern
was that the properties in the Urban Renewal Area would not be generating revenue for
the City's General Fund.City Administrator Arentsen stressed that the residential growth
in the City is such that the General Fund revenue will increase and will probably be
sufficient to cover the city's needs.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Peard,Mertz,
Stanton.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(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 cos (Conservation and Open Space District)to R-2
(One and Two Family Residential District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to
show re-zoning (to be known as Spyglass Subdivision)Mayor Oberman opened the
public hearing.Mark Arentsen,City Administrator,stated that the City had not received
any written comments regarding the development.Kevin Crawford with Cooper
Crawford and Associates,2167 Grand Ave.,West Des Moines representing Oaks
Development present to discuss this development.The plan is for 70 single family lots
with the smallest lot being 71 feet wide with the majority being 75 feet and over wide.
Sanitary sewer service will be available when the proposed Sugar Creek Sanitary Sewer
Station is constructed.Water main is located at the North West corner.The sewer and
the 31 Oth Street issues have not been resolved;however,that discussion will continue in
the platting phase of this development.The developer is aware of future sewer and road
construction issues.Mayor Oberman 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 cos (Conservation and Open Space District)to R-2
(One and Two Family Residential District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to
show re-zoning (to be known as Spyglass Subdivision)(intro and first reading)Darlene
Stanton introduced the ordinance.Don Bailey,Jr.moved to have the first reading in title
only.Jeff Mertz second.Council member Mertz indicated that Planning &Zoning
Commission supported this unanimously.Planning Director Chad Weaver indicated the
Planning &Zoning approved this development provided all City staff and V &K
comments were addressed and including a 3-year 'sundown,'or deadline for initial
platting and building permits.Council member Bailey changed his motion to include the
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stipulations of the Planning &Zoning approval.Council member Mertz approved the
changed motion.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Mertz,Stanton,Peard,Gruber.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
(20)Public Heariug: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 (Also known as land additions to Mid States Ford)Mayor Oberman opened
the public hearing.City Administrator Arentsen indicated the city had not received any
wrriten connnents prior to the public hearing.No one present wished to address the
issue.Mayor Oberman 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 (Also known as land additions to Mid States Ford)(intro and first reading)
Nick Gruber introduced the ordinance.Darlene Stanton moved to have the first reading
in title only.Jeff Mertz second.No discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Mertz,Gruber,
Bailey,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in
title only.
(22)Ordinance:Approving an Ordinance to amend Chapter 500,Section
501.18,Waukee Municipal Code,Traffic Ordinances of the City of Waukee,Iowa,is
hereby amended by deleting from Schedule A thereof following the words,"8t1'Street,
from the South line of Ashworth Drive to the North line of Cherry Street,"the words,
"except at Locust Street.Cherry Street,from the West line of Sixth Street to its end."and
by inserting after the words,"Cherry Street,from the West line of 6t1'Street to its terminus
at the East line of {l'Street,"the word,"extended."Chapter 500 Section 501.18 is
further amended by inserting after "3-Way Stop Intersections,"the words,"8th Street and
Cherry Street;"and by deleting after "4-Way Stop Intersections,"the words,»s"Street at
Locust Street."The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to make s"Street a through
street to Cherry Street,and Cherry Street a through Street to 8'h Street (intro and first
reading)Darlene Stanton introduced the ordinance.Nick Gruber moved to have the first
reading,waive the second and third reading and place this ordinance on its final passage.
Don Bailey,Jr.second.Brief discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Bailey,Stanton,Mertz,
Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
Mayor Oberman declared the ordinance passed and duly adopted.
(23)Ordinance:This item deleted from the agenda.
(24)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 R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District)to R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District);and amend the Official Zoning Map to show re-
zoning (a portion of a parcel to be known as Parkview Crossing Plat 6)(third reading)
Nick Gruber moved to have the third reading and place this ordinance on its final
passage.Darlene Stanton second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Stanton,Peard,Bailey,
Mertz.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title
only.Mayor Oberman declared the ordinance passed and duly adopted.
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(25)Ordinance:Approving an ordinance to amend Chapter 205,Section 205.6,
Waukee Municipal Code,of the City of Waukee,Iowa by providing for an increase in
BLSIALS Transports from $400.00 per patient transported to $500.00 per patient
transported;and by providing for an increase in Mileage per loaded mile per patient
transported from $7.00 to $9.00 (second reading)Don Bailey,Jr.moved to have the
second reading in title only,waive the third reading and place this ordinance on its final
passage.Jeff Mertz second.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Mertz,Peard,Gruber,Stanton.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.Mark Arentsen read the ordinance in title only.
Mayor Oberman declared the ordinance passed and duly adopted.
(26)Motion:Setting March 15,2004 as the date for a Public Hearing to amend
Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,
by rezoning and changing certain property therein from A-I (Agricultural District)to
R-I (Single Family Residential District);from R-l (Single Family Residential District)
to PD-l (Planned Development Overlay District);and amend the Official Zoning Map
to show re-zoning (a parcel to be known as Painted Woods Plat 1)Bill Peard moved to
approve.Jeff Mertz second.Brief discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Peard,Mertz,Stanton,
Bailey,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(27)Discussion:Of the Assessment Policy with regard to Sidewalks Nick Gruber
indicated that the Community Development Committee supported the 100%assessment
for sidewalk installation and also supported the option of allowing individual property
owners to install the sidewalk themselves.Mr.Gruber also supported the City funding
the curb cuts so as to maintain quality and conformity.Darlene Stanton indicated that
Sandy Hall and Madonna Gardinier are opposed to 100%assessment for the sidewalk.
Conncil member Stanton initially supported a type of blended assessment for sidewalks -
part city paid;part property owner paid;however,after review of the cost of construction
and the possibility of payment for these costs over a ten year period,Ms.Stanton now
supports 100%assessment for construction of sidewalks.Council member Mertz,
indicated that although he supported a 25%rebate to property owners who put in their
own sidewalk(s),he said that given the cost and the methods of payment,he now
supported 100%for sidewalks.Council member Stanton clarified that the city would pay
for the extra two feet if a six foot sidewalk were to be installed.Mik Briedis wanted the
council to know that in addition to the cost of the sidewalk,there would be other costs
such as filling in a ditch that would be shared by the public as a whole or the sidewalk
from the end of the lot to the street.Ms.Stanton indicated that individuals living in a
comer lot would pay for the longer of the two sides and not pay for both.
Councilmember Bailey stated he was not in favor of the 100%assessment especially in
the older part oftown.Council member Gruber stated that development occurring in
Corene Acres subdivision paid for their own sidewalks as well as other infrastructure.
The same is true for other subdivisions since then.Council member Mertz stated that the
older part oftown is not entirely made up of people who have been there for many years.
The population has increased and changed in all parts of Waukee.Mr.Meltz said that he
was in favor of the city paying for 10 foot extension or sections from the end oflots to
the street paving and also for curb cuts.Darlene Stanton brought up the issue of the
Southfork Subdivision.It is undertstood by Southfork residents that the city indicated
when the subdivision annexed to Waukee that the residents would never be required to
construct sidewalks in their neighborhoods.City Attorney Paul Huscher said that it was
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left off the plats;but,he didn't think there was a commitment by the city to the residents
living there that they would never have to construct sidewalks.
(28)Resolution:Approving Plans of Proposed Improvements on the Urban Road
System,City of Waukee,PCC Pavement Widening,STP-U-8177(604)-70-25,
University Avenue Widening Project Brief Discussion.No action taken on this item.
REPORTS were presented by Mark Arentsen,Jody Gunderson,Linda Burkhart,John
Gibson,Mik Briedis,Bill Peard,Jeff Mertz,Don Bailey,Jr.,and Nick Gruber
At this time Mayor Oberman asked for a motion to adjourn.Jeff Mertz moved.Darlene
Stanton second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:05 PM.
~~Ton Obe an,Mayor
Mark J.Arentsen,Ci y Administrator/Clerk
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