HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-01-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 1,2004
(1)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor Oberman at 6:00 PM.
(2)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.
(3)Discussion:Of the City's position on/otential voluntary annexation agreements with
small lot owners on L.A.Grant and 312"Street Council reviewed and discussed two different
pre-annexation agreements -one prepared by city staff and the other prepared by Stan and Jane
Vennard.Two different areas were discussed:(1)animals;(2)80 linear foot assessment for
street,curb,gutter,storm sewer and other associated improvements.
After the discussion of existing animals on land proposed for annexation,the general consensus
of the council was that members would like to know (I)what kind of animals;(2)how many
animals;and (3)what the property owners are thinking.A strong council sentiment is that
ownership of the animals would be based on a timeline of a set number of years which could be
renewed at the pleasure of the council after the expiration of the initial period.One or two
council members preferred to not set a time frame;but allow the animals to remain as long as the
property is owned by the CUITentowners of record.
Council and staff discussed street,curb,gutter,storm sewer and other associated improvements.
Items discussed were:(I)installation of a rural cross section with no curb or storm sewer vs.
regular street paving,curb,gutter and storm sewer;(2)assessment of 80 linear feet only;(3)
payment by developers for improvements associated with development;(4)transitional tax
abatement;(5)sanitary sewer connections;(6)TIF funding of the opposite side ofthe road.
During the conversation it was suggested by council member Mertz that we initially construct
rural cross sections (much like SE Warrior Lane)in the area proposed to be annexed.Once
development begins,developers would be expected to install curb,gutter and storm sewer at the
developers'expense.Council member Stanton was in agreement with this proposal.Council
member Bailey indicated he would support a city/developer agreement where the full cost of
paving both sides of the road could be paid by the owner of the development on one side of the
road.It would be part of the agreement to repay the developer for the construction ofthe other
half of the road once the property is sold or developed.Toward the end of the conversation
council agreed to a worst case scenario for developers and for private owners where the property
owner would pay 100%of a rural cross section or paving,curb,gutter and storm sewer,
whichever was to be installed.Continuation ofthis discussion will occur at 6:00 PM,March IS.
At 7:00 PM Mayor Oberman asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved to adjourn;Don
Bailey,Jr.second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
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