HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-16-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
JULY 16,2007
A)Call to Order -The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
William F.Peard at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
B)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard,Council Members C.
Isaiah McGee;JeffV.Mertz;Darlene Stanton;Mike Watts.Absent:Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
C)Agenda Approval-Motion by Council Member Mertz,seconded by Council Member McGee,to
remove agenda item F and approve the amended agenda.Roll call:Ayes:Mertz,McGee,Stanton,Watts.
Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O.
D)Open Forum
E)Work Session:
I.FirelEMS coverage -Councilmember Stanton requested this item on the agenda due to
concems with public safety.Fire Chief Robinson reviewed the current staffing for the fire
department and concerns that have come up with response time and coverage during the day
and on the weekend evenings.Chief Robinson will be preparing a proposal prior to the hiring
the full time fire chief position to provide 24-hour Fire/EMS coverage.For the next budget
year,the fire department will be proposing that the City continue with a part-time fire
department with someone in the fire house at all times and will provide a 3-4 year staffing
plan.The Fire Department will continue to apply for grants and seek additional grant options
to help with the costs of the additional staff.The City will look into a recruitment drive,a
minimum per call cash payout,and review the budget to free up cash for public safety needs.
Council has requested that staff develop potential scenarios and timeline for addressing the fire
department needs and place on a future workshop agenda.
2.City participation ill waivered grinder pump installation -Director of Public Works John
Gibson explained that some of the Southfork residents,who will be filing for waivers on the
installation of the grinder pumps,have requested that the reimbursement also apply to them at
the time they do connect to the city sewer system.The Council expressed interest in
participating in the waivered grinder pump installation with the understanding that those who
have waivers to install at a later date will receive up to and not to exceed the amount of those
who installed during the proj ect regardless of the cost at the time of installation.
3.City participation ill gravity sewer OptiOll-Discussion of this item was combined with the
previous item.
4.Population density ill residential zoning districts -Councilmember Watts requested this item
on the agenda.After discussion on zoning,set-backs and greenery,the Council directed City
staff to utilize the Comprehensive Plan to address the issues.
5.Maintenance oJtrees ill the public right-of-way -Councilmember Mertz expressed concern
with the trees located in the right-of-way along Waco Place in terms of who is responsible for
the maintenance,replacement and layout.City staff is currently getting bids for the
replacement of the dead trees along Waco.Staff will look into the berm located along
University Avenue where dead trees were removed and never replaced and near the 5-way
stop.
6.Legistative issues with the City of West Des Moines -City staff has been talking with the City
of West Des Moines to retain and share the services of a lobbyist to help move the Alice's
Road Interchange forward.Council directed City Staff to look into private partners and land
developers to share and contribute to the cost of hiring a lobbyist.
7.Alice's Road Corridor -City Administrator Jeff Kooistra updated the Council on the progress
of the agreements with Koethe,Giles and Beasley.
8.Meeting with private sector on Alice's Road -Council directed City Staff to meet and work
with the landowners to get their support for the interchange.
9.Alice's,LC Development Agreement-City Administrator Jeff Kooistra reviewed with the
Council the major changes to the agreement.
10.0 &S Holdings Development Agreement -Director of Community Development Jody
Gunderson briefly explained the two main issues with regards to the annual appropriations by
the City Council and interest paid to 0 &S Holdings.Council directed City Staff to rework
the agreement to state that if the City pays interest,there will be strick guidelines as to when
improvements will be built,tighter timelines and more square footage of retail space.
F)THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
G)Comments.Mayor William Peard asked about a letter that residents received regarding swimming
pools in their back yard.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,explained the purpose of the letter and the
Ordinance applied as the foundation of the issue.City Adminstrator,Jeff Kooistra,discussed with
Council staff s concerns with the current Bond Counsel.
Adjournment.Motion by Council Member Stanton,seconded by Council Member Mertz,to adjourn.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
B.Richardson,Administrative Coordinator
Attest:
s ra,City Administrator/ClerkJeffrey.
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