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Home My WebLink About2006-10-02-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 2,2006 A)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at 7:38 p.m.in the Council Chambers at City Hall. B)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Don L. Bailey,Jr.;C.Isaiah McGee;JeffV.Mertz;Darlene Stanton;Mike Watts.Absent:None. C)Agenda Approval.Motion by Council Member McGee,seconded by Council Member Mertz,to approve the agenda.Roll call:Ayes:McGee,Mertz,Bailey,Stanton,Watts.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -0. D)Open Forum. E)Presentation:Arrowhead Development Concept Plan-Director of Planning Deets gave a brief overview of the proposed development.Also in attendance were Tara Davis of Painted Woods Development and Erin Ollendike of Civil Design Advantage (CDA).The Arrowhead development would be located on the Gabus property,which has already been rezoned for commercial,townhomes and single family residential.The Arrowhead proposal includes a larger townhome parcel,a newly proposed condominium parcel,and single family residential lots no longer abutting the Scaglione property to the south.The Arrowhead proposal also includes parkland,feature elements to be maintained by the homeowners association,and potential private amenities to be used by residents in this and other Painted Woods Development subdivisions.Council Member Watts expressed concern that the original owner of the parcel had stated they would begin developing the property shortly after the rezoning was approved, but instead was now selling the propenyl.He also stated his preference that development on the commercial portion be taxable.Director of Community Development Gunderson responded by stating that the church group that had initially intended to build on the commercial parcel had since backed out due to financing issues.Council Member Stanton questioned the density of the proposed townhome and condominium parcels,and also asked that the developer bond for a traffic signal or turn lane on Ute Ave. at the entrance to the proposed development.Ms.Davis addressed the Council,agreeing that a signal or turn lane would be needed.Council Member Stanton then expressed concern that speeding would be an issue along the main east/west road through the development and suggested that abutting lots have rear- loading garages and driveways.Council Member McGee stated that he also shared Council Member Stanton's concerns.Council Member Mertz asked that the commercial lots be accessible only from interior streets and not from Ute Ave.,unless with right-only exits.Council Member Bailey asked about the types of businesses planned for the commercial parcel,specifically a "big box"store.Ms.Davis responded that the lots could possibly be developed with a gas station and/or strip mall;Mr.Deets explained that specific C-IB zoning would be required to develop a "big box"store.Council Member Bailey then asked if the proposed north/south road would align with development planned for the Scaglione property.Mr.Deets replied that the road would need to be discussed and coordinated with Mr. Scaglione prior to approval.Council Member Bailey also expressed concern that commercial development would abut the Polson property;Council Member Watts stated that tile Polsons desired commercial abutting their property.Council Member Bailey asked that the matter be researched prior to approval.Council Member Stanton requested a map of the properties for proposed annexation with an overlay of proposed development in the area.Joe Schmidt,1490 SE Primrose Ln.and a member of the Planning &Zoning Commission,addressed the Council and asked if they preferred C-1A zoning for the commercial parcel,which would be more limiting in allowed principal uses than would C-1 zoning. Council Member Mertz responded that the parcel was already zoned as C-1A and he had no issue with it remaining as such.Council Member Bailey requested a map of the current zoning for the parcel. F)Resolution:Consideration of approval oftlte Ridge Pointe Park pavilion design and plm!-Interim City Administrator Gibson stated that Regency had committed $187,000 in order to build the pavilion,but that the Park Board recommended the City invest additional funds up to $40,000 in order to build Design 'A'as proposed by RDG Planning &Design.Council Member Watts explained how the Park Board had reviewed the designs,and expressed his support for the funding.Mr.Gibson stated that the construction would be done by Regency in order to keep costs to a minimum.Council Member Mertz voiced his support for Design'A'as a more attractive and lower maintenance building,and asked that Hardi-plank siding be used instead of vinyl or wood siding.Motion by Council Member McGee,seconded by Council Member Stanton,to approve the resolution.Roll call:Ayes:McGee,Stanton,Bailey,Mertz,Watts. Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O. G)Work Session:Possible employment of lobbyists -Council Member Mertz stated that he did not support the idea.(Council Member Mertz left at 8:07 p.m.)Council Member McGee did not see the need for lobbyists,stating that there had only been one year in which the City did not receive requested funding and that there would not be many large projects in the forseeable future that the City would need to finance on its own.Director of Community Development Gunderson stated that Mr.Tom Dawson's knowledge of federal appropriations bills from which to request funds could be an advantage to the City.[- Council Member Watts expressed his belief that Congressman Latham would continue to work on behalf of the City to obtain funding for the Alice's Rd.corridor project.Council Member Stanton spoke in favor of employing lobbyists in terms of long-term planning for the City,stating that this is the time to hire Mr. Dawson as he has expertise the City can use.Council Member McGee responded that he was uncomfortable hiring a lobbyist for future projects when those projects had yet to be decided.Council Member Bailey questioned why City staff recommended approval of the hiring of a lobbyist,and suggested that the private sector directly benefitting from the Alice's Road corridor could help finance a lobbyist.Mr.Gunderson explained that City staff recommended approval only if discretionary funds were available,and agreed that the City could pursue financing through the benefitting property owners. Council Member Bailey suggested that the new city administrator be in place before making any decisions on the matter of a lobbyist.Mr.Gunderson suggested scheduling a progress meeting with the property owners,Community Development Committee,and City Council.Interim City Administrator Gibson stated that City staff would approach the property owners regarding payment for a lobbyist. H)Comments. Adjournment.Motion by Council Member Bailey,seconded by Council Member McGee,to adjourn. Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O. Meeting Adjourned at 8:38 p.m. R.Schuett,Deputy City Clerk 2 I I Attest: John .n,Interim City Administrator/Clerk WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 9,2006 A)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Stanton at 7:07 p.m.in the City Administrator office,City Hall. B)Roll Call-The following members were present:Council Members Don L.Bailey,Jr.;C.Isaiah McGee;Darlene Stanton;Mike Watts.Absent:Mayor William F.Peard and Council Member JeffV. Mertz. C)Agenda Approval-Motion by Council Member McGee,seconded by Council Member Bailey,to approve the agenda.Roll call:Ayes:McGee,Bailey,Stanton,Watts.Nays:None.Absent:Mertz. Motion carried 4 -0 -1. D)Open Forum E)Motion:Consideration of approval of a Fireworks Permit Application for Waukee High School,555 SE University Ave.,for a display on October 14,2006 between the hours of 7:00 p.m.and 7:30 p.m.- Motion by Council Member Watts,seconded by Council Member McGee,to approve the resolution.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,McGee,Bailey,Stanton.Nays:None.Absent:Mertz.Motion carried 4 -0 -1. Adjournment.Motion by Council Member Bailey,seconded by Council Member Watts,to adjourn. Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O. Meeting Adjourned at 7:08 p.m. R.Schuett,Deputy City Cleric Attest: John icson,Interim City Administrator/Clerk 3