HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-27-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27,2006
A)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard
at 7:04 p.m.in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
B)Roll Call -The following members were present:Mayor Peard;Council Members Don L.Bailey,Jr.;
Jeff'V.Mertz;Darlene Stanton;Mike Watts.Absent:C.Isaiah McGee.Council Member McGee arrived
at 7:42 p.m.
C)Agenda Approval -Motion by Council Member Stanton,seconded by Council Member Mertz,to
approve the agenda with the removal of items F and FI.Council Member Bailey stated that he wished to
have item G 1 removed,as well.After some discussion,Council Member Stanton amended the motion,
seconded by Council Member Bailey,to approve the agenda with the removal of items F,Fl and GI.
Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Watts.Nays:Stanton,Mertz.Absent:McGee.Motion did not pass 2 -2 -I.
Motion by Council Member Stanton,seconded by Council Member Mertz,to approve the agenda with the
removal of items F and FI.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Mertz,Bailey,Watts.Nays:None.Absent:McGee.
Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
D)Open Forum.
E)Resolntion:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the Pre-annexation Agreement
between Ted A.Torstensen and the City of Waukee,Iowa -Motion by Council Member Stanton,
seconded by Council Member Mertz,to approve the resolution.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Mertz,Bailey,
Watts.Nays:None.Absent:McGee.Motion carried 4 -0 -I.
F)REMOVED FROM AGENDA
F(!)REMOVED FROM AGENDA
G)Work Session:
1.Walnut Cove development -Director of Planning Deets asked for direction from the Council
on how to the development might proceed.Council Member Bailey believed that the concems
of the surrounding property owners regarding the development had not been heard by the city
officials.Council Member Stanton stated that,while the proposed development met the
requirements of the zoning ordinance,the nature of the existing neighborhood would change
with development and that other development options should be explored.Council Member
Mertz explained that as the city grows and develops to the west,some streets that currently
terminate in a dead-end will need to be continued westward.He expressed concern over future
traffic pattems if Locust Street is allowed to terminate in a cul-de-sac as proposed.Council
Member Watts suggested adding an easement to the development for the possible future
extension of Locust Street to the west.Brad Cooper of Cooper Crawford and Associates
addressed the Council,distributing photographs of the elevations of a similar project in
another community and giving a brief history on the development process for Walnut Cove.
Mr.Deets and City Engineer Briedis discussed certain issues and concems of City staff
regarding the possible extension of Locust Street;both recommended that Locust Street be
allowed to continue to the west when the need arose.Council Member Stanton requested that
slower speed limits be implemented for Locust Street if it is extended.Council Member
Bailey agreed that Locust Street should continue to the west.Council Member Watts
suggested an informational meeting be held with the surrounding property owners regarding
the possibilities for the Walnut Cove development.Paul Kester ofKozy Development
addressed the Council,stating that he had met with the surrounding neighbors in the past.It
was agreed that another meeting with the neighboring property owners was needed.
2.Priority projects for Greater Des Moines Partnership 2007 trip to Washington,D.C.-City
Administrator/Clerk Kooistra briefly discussed the items to be submitted to the Partnership.
Council Member McGee arrived at 7:42 p.m.
3.Metro area licensing -Director of Planning Deets briefly discussed a proposed 28E
agreement for the licensing of contractors in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
4.Cable broadcast system upgrades -The Council discussed possible upgrades to the system,
including digital upgrades,an electronic voting system,document camera and web streaming.
The Council directed staff to obtain competitive bids for upgrades.There was a brief
discussion regarding the format of council agenda packets,with the Council expressing
interest in exploring the possibility of electronic packets.
5.Requests for special meetings of the City Council-Deputy City Clerk Schuett briefly
discussed a proposal to charge a fee for scheduling special City Council meetings at the
request of persons other than the mayor,council and City staff.The Council directed staff to
move forward with the proposal.
6.Highway 6/Hickman Road address -Director of Public Works Gibson briefly discussed
changing the name of Highway 6 to Hickman Road,allowing time for the new name to be
phased in by addressees.The Council directed staff to move forward with the proposal.
7.Longevity pay procedures -Director of Finance Burkhart briefly discussed a change in
longevity pay procedures,stating that any such changes would first need to be approved by the
City employee union before implementation.The Council directed staff to move forward with
the proposal.
8.Council agenda packets -Discussed as part of agenda item #G4.
9.Regular City Council meeting dates for 2007 -Due to scheduling conflicts with holidays,the
Council agreed to reschedule meetings in January,February,July and September.
F)Comments.There was some discussion regarding Project Destiny meetings and progress on the WRA
agreement.
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Adjournment.Motion by Council Member Stanton,seconded by Council Member Bailey,to adjourn.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
R.Schuett,Deputy City Clerk
Attest:
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