HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-30-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
APRIL 30,2007
Call to Order -The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 8:04 p.m.in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Roll CaIl-The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Don L.
Bailey,JI.;C.Isaiah McGee;JeffV.Mertz;Darlene Stanton;Mike Watts.Absent:None.
Work Session:
1.Walnut Cove development -Director of Planning Deets gave a brief history of the project,
referenced cost scenarios presented by the developer's engineer,and asked for direction from
the Council on how the developer should proceed with the project.Council Member Bailey
asked if a possible land trade had been pursued by the City;Director of Public Works Gibson
replied in the negative,referencing drainage issues with the site.Council Member Bailey
expressed his discomfort in discussing the plat without neighboring property owners present.
MI.Deets asked the Council more specifically for direction regarding the proposed density for
the proj ect and whether Locust Street should be extended throught the site to the west.The
Council expressed support for the proposed density and the termination of Locust St.at the
easternmost edge of the Walnut Cove development.
2.O&S Holdings development agreement -City Administrator/Clerk Kooistra and Director of
Community Development Gunderson presented and reviewed a possible incentive proposal
model for the O&S Holdings development,stating that the developers had requested financial
incentives to help offset the costs associated with off-site improvements and a water main.
Mr.Kooistra suggested the developer pay for such improvements with reimbursement from
the City.Council Member Bailey asked that any excess revenue related to the agreement be
allocated to the general fund;Mr.Koositra explained that the Council would vote on such a
matter.Council Member Watts asked if it was feasible for the City to install the infrastructure
and be reimbursed by the developer;Mr.Kooistra replied in the negative due to the potential
impact on the City's borrowing capacity.
3.L.A.Grant paving project -Director of Public Works Gibson reviewed the status of the
proj ect,stating that it was no longer possible at this time for the City to pave L.A.Grant
Pkwy.N Avenue and expect reimbursement.Mr.Gibson recommended a temporary asphalt
overlay that would improve the roadway for several years and stated that the Council could
revisit the matter of paving at a later date.The Council directed City staffto proceed with the
steps necessary for a temporary overlay.
4.Southfork sanitary sewer -Director of Public Works Gibson reviewed the status of the
proj ect and the outcome of an informational meeting between the affected property owners and
representatives for the IDNR,Dallas County Health Department,and the City.As a result of
the informational meeting,City staff recommends allowing applications for waivers for those
property owners who have put in new septic systems prior to January 1,2004,with such
waivers to be approved by Council.City staff also recommends that the City offer to pay for
half of the total system installment costs only if the affected property owners agree to proceed
with the project at this time;otherwise,the City will not contribute to the costs.The Council
directed City staff to proceed with both recommended actions.I
5.Western annexation -Council Member Watts suggested the City move forward with
annexation efforts to the west.Director of Community Development Gunderson briefly
discussed annexation issues related to the Hunter Hollow development.City
Administrator/Clerk Kooistra stated that representatives for the Cities of Adel and Dallas
Center had requested a meeting with Waukee representatives in order to discuss annexation.
Council Member Bailey replied that no discussion was necessary,as there were already
annexation borders that had been agreed to among those Cities.Council Member Bailey then
requested a resolution related to future annexation efforts be considered during the May 7,
2007 regular Council meeting.Council Member Stanton stated that a meeting among
representatives for the three Cities could be helpful.
Adjournment.Motion by Council Member Stanton,seconded by Council Member McGee,to adjourn.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
R.Schuett,Deputy City Clerk
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