HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-01-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 1,2006 )
(1)Call to Order -The workshop meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor Peard at 7:00 p.m.
(2)Roll Call -The following members were present:Mayor Peard and Council Members
Stanton,Bailey,Watts,McGee,Mertz.Absent:None.
(3)Agenda Approval.Motion by Watts,second by Mertz to approve the February 1,2006
agenda.Roll Call.Ayes:Watts,Mertz,Baily,Stanton,and McGee.Nays:None.Motion
carried 5-0.
Workshop:
1.Sidewalks.Jolm Gibson explained three possible solutions to the sidewalk issue:
A 50/50 program where the resident pays 50%of the installed cost and the other
50%is funded from TIF;the Public Works Department installs the sidewalk and
the resident pays for the concrete,or;keep the sidewalk program as it currently
stands.Council members Bailey and Watts both expressed interest in the Public
Works installation option using the same timeline as the existing program.The
idea that this may reduce the number of inspections for the residents and the
smaller hairline type cracks could be brought to a minimum.The city would
need to hire additional part-time help to pour concrete for sidewalk installation
and repairs.There was significant discussion on how to make it fair for those
residents who have installed andlor repaired sidewalks based on the Ashworth
Drive Sidewalk program and the existing sidewalk program.Jolm Gibson was
given direction to contact Legal Counsel to fmd out what the City's options are.
2.Annexation.Jolm Gibson is looking for clarification on how the Council would
like to proceed with future armexations in regards to 100%voluntary armexation
versus 80120 armexation.Council members Mertz and Stanton both agreed that
80/20 annexation benefits the City by allowing the City to bring in larger parcels
ofland creating a more contiguous boundary.Council member Bailey,Watts
and McGee would like to have 100%voluntary annexation.They would like the
staff to set up meetings to address the property owners concerns and negotiate an
agreement.Council has requested that staff set up a meeting with the Sunset
Ridge at a neutral location to begin renegotiating the annexation,Staff will
provide each property owner with a breakdown of the tax implecation if they
were to voluntarily annex into the City.
3.Parkland.Staff is looking for direction on how to proceed with the parkland
purchase of the Copeland property,the next 40 acres due to be paid on March 1,
2006.Council discussed land trade for Copeland property closer to the city
limits.Staff was given direction to I)request an extension from the Copeland's
to extend the deadline on the contract 6 months,2)recommend purchase within
the extension,3)swap for land closer to the city and,4)talk with other potential
land owners.
4.Strategic Planning.John will set up a strategic planning meeting in early
summer with an accredited firm for the Council to discuss setting goals for the
community,
5.School ROW Purchase.John explained how the purchase price compared to the
appraiser and the DOT acquisition team.
6.City Administrator Time-line.Council member McGee requested discussion
on this item.It was determined that staff would move up the time-line if time
allowed.
7.Warning Siren.Citizens have expressed concern that the warning siren test
lasted too long (two minutes)every Saturday during the summer.Staff will look
into the possibility of shortening the length of time that the warning siren runs or
have the test run on the first Saturday of each month instead of every Saturday
during the summer,
8.DC Trip.The Council will split up to attend both the spring session in April and
the sunnner session in June.Isaiah,Bill,Darlene,and Jeff will attend the April
session.Don and Mike will attend the June session.Bill and Isaiah will also be
at the June session but in other capacities.
9.Next Meeting.The next workshop meeting will take place on Wednesday
February 8,2006 at 7:00PM.
(4)Adjournment.Mayor Peard asked for a motion to adjourn.Motion by Stanton,seconded by
Mertz.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
B.Richardson,Administrative Coordinator
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Attest:
son,Interim City Administrator/Clerk
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