HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-12-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
May 12,2014
A.Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:30 p.m.in the Council Chambers at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Shane
Blanchard,Brian Harrison,Casey L.Harvey,Shelly Hughes,Rick Peterson.Absent:None.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Director of
Development Services Brad Deets,Director of Public Works John Gibson,Community and
Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,Police Chief John Quinn,Fire Chief Clint Robinson,
City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval -Council Member Harvey moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Harrison.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,Harvey,Hughes,Peterson.Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 -O.
D.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Second Amended and
Restated Agreement with the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation
Authority -Council Member Harvey moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council
Member Hughes.City Administrator Moerman briefly reviewed the amended agreement,
emphasizing its potential fiscal benefits to the City and noting that adoption would require
approval of 90%of the authority membership.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,
Harvey,Hughes,Peterson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.(Resolution #14-115)
E.Work Session:
1)Public Safety Day preview -Police Chief Quinn reviewed activities and objectives for the
event,noting that it was a collaboration between the Waukee Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Peard asked about Waukee's participation in National Night Out this year;Chief Quinn
replied that the objectives of National Night Out would be met through the Public Safety Day,
noting the logisitical issues of neighborhood National Night Out gatherings in a growing
community like Waukee.Council Member Harvey stated that Waukee's National Night Out had
evolved into more of a festival and no longer serves its purpose,holding National Night Out at
Centennial Park does not allow for as much interaction as when elected officials visited smaller
neighborhood events.Mayor Peard agreed that National Night Out worked best with smaller
neighborhood events but that it is more difficult as Waukee grows,adding that National Night
Out is a good way to identify with other participating metro area communities.Council Member
Hughes replied that the City can still encourage neighborhoods to hold their own National Night
Out gatherings.Council Member Blanchard echoed the comments made by Council Member
Harvey.
2)Storm warning siren policy -Fire Chief Robinson reviewed the current policy,in which sirens
are sounded for tornado warnings only.The Westcom policy,which is followed by adjacent
cities,includes siren activation for 70 mph (straight line)winds.After some discussion,the
Council agreed to include siren activation for straight line winds.City staff will publicize the
policy change.
3)WaukeelWest Des Moines sanitary sewer access agreement -Director of Public Works
Gibson reviewed the issues addressed in the proposed agreement and noted potential actions
and cost-sharing related to city trunk sewer projects,developer-driven sewer projects,and
expedited projects.He also reviewed the projected costs and financing related to the upcoming
Fox Creek Sewer Extension.
4)WaukeelWest Des Moines annexation agreement -City Administrator Moerman reviewed
issues regarding the proposed de-annexation of the Chase and Maple Grove United Methodist
Church properties to West Des Moines,noting that both property owners had submitted
petitions to the City of Waukee requesting de-annexation.
S)Waukee/Clive annexation agreement -City Administrator Moerman reported on the proposed
agreement,in which neither City will object to the de-annexation of specific abutting properties.
Director of Development Services Deets noted issues yet to be addressed in the draft
agreement,including certain road extension and Warrior Lane center line issues.
6)Westown Parkway Extension project -Director of Public Works Gibson gave an update on
the SE L.A.Grant Pkwy.Improvements and Alice's Road Corridor projects,noting the
importance of the Westown Pkwy.connection to Grand Prairie Pkwy.City staff proposes
moving forward with the construction of three lanes of the Westown Pkwy.extension,with a
future 5-lane buildout.There was some discussion regarding funding for the project,including
the negotiation of agreements to address City reimbursement upon development of the abutting
properties.
7)Discussion on policies for elected official expenses -1)City Administrator Moerman
recommended the discontinuation of 4G service for Mayor Peard's iPad.Mayor Peard agreed
with the recommendation,noting that he no longer experienced the internet accessibility issues
that precipitated the upgrade six months earlier.2)The City Council held a lengthy discussion
regarding reimbursement for civic organization membership dues for council members,
agreeing to a $250 reimbursement maximum per year per council member.
8)Review of strategy for attending ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)-
Director of Community and Economic Development Dutcher briefly reviewed the strategy for the
Las Vegas ICSC conference,such as building upon existing relationships with the brokerage
community and expanding relationships with local,regional and national development
companies.(Council Member Peterson left at 7:05 p.m.)
F.Comments
Adjournment -Council Member Harrison moved to adjourn;seconded by Coun .
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Attest:
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Rebecca D.Sc~tt,CIty Clerk
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