HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-14-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 14,2008
A)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m.In
the absence of both mayor and mayor pro tem,Council Member Watts moved to approve Council
Member Bailey as temporary presiding officer;seconded by Council Member Harvey.Ayes:All.Nays:
None.Motion carried 3 -O.
B)Roll Call-The following City Council members were present:Council Members Don L.Bailey,JI.;
Casey L.Harvey;Mike Watts.Absent:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members C.Isaiah McGee,
Darlene Stanton.
Mayor Peard arrived at 7:11 p.m.;Council Member McGee arrived at 7:31 p.lll.
Also present:City Administrator/Clerk Jeff Kooistra,Director of Community Development Jody T.
Gunderson,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Director of Public Works John Gibson,Director of
Planning Brad Deets,Deputy City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C)Agenda Approval-Council Member Harvey moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Watts.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 3 -O.
D)Ordinance:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 304,Site Plan Ordinance,
by amending Section 304.5(N),Lighting Standards,to include provisions and requirements for display
lot lighting [third (final)reading]-Council Member Watts moved to approve the third reading ofthe
ordinance in title only and place the ordinance on final passage;seconded by Council Member Harvey.
Director of Planning Deets spoke briefly about the changes made to the ordinance since approval of the
second reading.Roll call:Ayes:Watts,Harvey,Bailey.Nays:None.Absent:McGee,Stanton.Motion
carried 3 -0 -2.Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance in tille only;Council Member Bailey declared the
ordinance duly adopted.(Ordinance #2624)
E)Presentation:Economic Development Task Force Report -LaDene Bowen and Donald Chaplain of
the University of North em Iowa Institute for Decision Making presented the report,Ms.Bowen gave a
brief history of the sessions conducted with the Economic Development Task Force.
Mayor Peard arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Ms.Bowen stated that bylaws and articles of incorporation for an Economic Development Group had
been drafted and reviewed by the City Attomey,later to be approved by the City Council.Council
Member Bailey asked for more information on the proposed Group and on the nature of the public/private
partnership,Ms.Bowen discussed the various proposed membership levels for the Board.Council
Member Bailey asked how much funding was necessary to make the Group viable;Ms.Bowen replied
that it was anticipated to require at least $100,000.Council Member Bailey asked what other Iowa
communities had adopted such groups and whether they were deemed successful;Ms.Bowen named a
number ofIowa communities.MI.Chaplain explained that the Group would be a private corporation,as
well as a public/private partnership.Council Member Watts asked how one would benefit by becoming a
member of the Board;Ms.Bowen replied that membership included a number of benefits,such as a voice
in decisions made,access to research done by the Group,and business referrals.Council Member Watts
stated that the proposed Group would require the full support of the City Council;Mayor Peard explained
that the Group would be independent of the Council,but that the Council would have representation on
the Board.Council Member Watts spoke in favor of diversity in the Board membership;Ms.Bowen
replied that the Board would include seats for community members.
Council Member McGee arrived at 7:31 p.m.
Council Member Bailey expressed concern that such a Group may not encourage equal opportunities for
development by persons not having a seat on the Board.Council Member McGee stated that the
Economic Development Task Force had referred to the City of Ankeny's economic development plan as
an example.Brian Mook,Economic Development Task Force member,addressed the Council about the
potential goals of the Group and its anticipated evolution over time.Council Member Bailey requested
the distribution of a binder to the City Council containing all documentation related to the Economic
Development Task Force and proposed Group.
F)Work Session:Capital Improvements Projects -City Administrator/Clerk Kooistra gave a brief
overview of the Capital Improvements Plan for Council review,stating that prioritization of the projects
and research on funding and bonding capacity had yet to be completed.Council Member Bailey asked to
see a comparison of the proposed Plan with plans and strategic planning results approved in years past.
The Council questioned certain specific items included in the Plan.Council Member Watts requested a
cost/benefit analysis comparing the potential sale of City Hall with leasing the facility.
G)Comments
Adjournment -Council Member McGee moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Harvey.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
R.Schuett,Deputy City Clerk
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