HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-24-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 24,2005
(1)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order
by Mayor Oberman at 7:00 PM.
(2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Tony Oberman,Mayor,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Donald Bailey,Jr.,JeffV.Mertz and Darlene
Stanton.Bill Peard absent.
(3)Agenda Approval-Council member Bailey asked to speak to an issue not on the
agenda.He moved to approve the agenda including Item 3a,Regarding the Copeland
Park Property.Jeff Mertz second.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Mertz,Stanton,Gruber.
Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
(3a)Discussion:Regarding the Copeland Property Council member Bailey attended a
meeting with Joe Copeland Saturday morning in which disposition of the property
purchased by the City from the Copeland Family for park land was discussed.The land
in question is one of two proposed sites for the West Metro Regional Airport in Dallas
County,which is in the planning and funding stages.The City purchased 40 acres with
options to buy another 160 acres over a period of several years.Because of the uncertain
future of the land in that area,Mr.Copeland has requested the City consider a trade of 10
acres located in the area immediately west of Tenth Street and immediately south of
Hickman Road (Highway 6)for the 40 acres previously purchased by the City located
south of Hickman Road on Richland Place.Council members and Staff indicated they
would consider the alternative park site in future meetings.
(4)Resolution:Authorizing city staff to negotiate with the Wastewater Reclamation
Authority (WRA)for City of Waukee membership in the WRA and authorizing a
payment of $40,660 to initiate negotiations Nick Gruber moved to approve this
resolution.Jeff Mertz second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Mertz,Bailey,Stanton.Nays:
None.Absent:Peard.Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
(5)Resolution:Approving contract with the Terry Picket Associates for department
head team building exercise Don Bailey,Jr.moved to approve the resolution.Darlene
Stanton second.Brief Discussion.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Stanton,Gruber,Mertz.
Nays:None.Absent:Peard.Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
Council member Peard in attendance at 7:lOPM.
(6)Resolution:Consenting to assignment of payments under Brick Development
Agreement and expressing intent to enter into future development agreement with
Williams Pointe Development II,L.C.Don L.Bailey moved to approve the resolution.
Jeff Mertz second.Mr.Joe Brick submitted a letter requesting that the Council consider
this resolution favorably.City Administrator Mark Arentsen and Community
Development Director Jody Gunderson indicated they had met with representatives of
Regency Homes when discussing a possible development agreement for the land being
purchased by them from Mr.Brick.The developers have stated that they do not intend to
seek TIP funds for housing construction.Staff will discuss their concerns for a
development agreement with the new owners once the purchase is finalized.Roll call:
Ayes:Bailey,Mertz,Gruber,Peard,Stanton.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(7)Discussion:Proposed FY2006 Budget City Administrator Mark Arentsen introduced
the budget.Council discussed several issues including (I)the lack of funds allocated for
maintenance of City Hall;(2)the use of funds for a survey to determine resident
satisfaction;(3)request for a narrative explaining budget items from each department for
the next budget preparation;(4)per cent of increase for revenues and expenditures and
source of funds;(5)revenue generated by ambulance service;(6)solid waste revenue
increase.All expressed appreciation for Linda Burkhart's suggested change in the
budgeting procedure and thanked the department heads for a balanced budget.The
council will meet for further discussion on February 1,2005 at 7:00 PM.
(8)Resolution:Approving February 28,2005 as the date for a public hearing on the
proposed FY2006 Budget Bill Peard moved to approve this resolution.Jeff Mertz
second.Roll call:Ayes:Peard,Mertz,Bailey,Stanton,Gruber.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5 -O.
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Nick Gruber moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing land
acquisition per §21.5(l)(j).Darlene Stanton second.Roll call:Ayes:Gruber,Stanton,
Bailey,Peard,Mertz.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(9)Closed Session:For the purpose of discussing land acquisition per §2l.5(l)(j)
Council moved into closed session.
Don Bailey moved to open the closed session.Darlene Stanton second.Roll call:Ayes:
Bailey,Stanton,Bailey,Gruber,Mertz.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Jeff Mertz moved to close the closed session.Darlene Stanton second.Roll call:Ayes:
Mertz,Stanton,Bailey,Gruber,Peard.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
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Bill Peard moved to return to open session.Darlene Stanton second.Roll call:Ayes:
Peard,Stanton,Bailey,Gruber,Mertz.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Mayor Oberman asked for a motion to adjourn.Jeff Mertz moved.Nick Gruber second.
Ayes:AlL Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 PM.
C.Paardekooper,Deputy Clerk
Attest:
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