HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-09-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
June 9,2014
A.Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:38 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,Rick Peterson.Absent:Council Members Casey L.Harvey,Shelly
Hughes.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Director of
Development Services Brad Deets,Senior Planner Ben Landhauser,Planner II Andy Kass,
Assistant Director of Public Works Tim Royer,Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jermier,
Community and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,Police Chief John Quinn,City Clerk
Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval -Council Member Harrison moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Peterson.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:
Harvey,Hughes.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.
D.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services between the City of Waukee and Foth Infrastructure
and Environment,LLC [Sidewalk Improvements,SE Wildflower Drive and SE L.A.Grant
Parkwayj-Council Member Blanchard moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council
Member Peterson.Director of Development Services Deets briefly reviewed the project,
wherein the City constructs the improvements and is reimbursed when the property is
developed.City Administrator Moerman noted that the improvements were part of the City's
strategy to improve pedestrian safety in the area.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,
Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:Harvey,Hughes.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.(Resolution #14-
149)
2)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans,specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost [2014 Pavement Projectj-Council Member Peterson
moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council Member Blanchard.Assistant Director
of Public Works Royer briefly reviewed the project.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,
Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:Harvey,Hughes.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.(Resolution #14-
150)
3)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract [2014 Pavement
Projectj-Council Member Blanchard moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council
Member Harrison.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:
Harvey,Hughes.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.The contract was awarded to The Concrete
Contracting Company of Grimes,IA.(Resolution #14-151 )
E.Work Session:
1)Kettlestone Corridor access policy -Director of Development Services Deets introduced
Patrick Kueter with Foth Infrastructure &Environment,LLC,who briefly reviewed the three
access policy priorities:1)signalized intersections,2)right-in/right-out public streets,and 3)
right-in/right-out private entrances.
2)Kettlestone Corridor Master Plan document -Director of Development Services Deets
briefly reviewed the approval schedule for the plan.Mayor Peard asked how the plan would be
used;Mr.Deets noted that it was a planning,not marketing,document.
3)Hickman Road land use strategy -Director of Development Services Deets briefly reviewed
changes made to the plan since it was last presented to the City Council,including the addition
of the Alice's Road Corridor between Hickman Rd.and University Ave.
4)Park discussion -Director of Development Services Deets requested direction from the City
Council regarding two park locations:1)Staff has been approached by the Stone Prairie
developer about the possibility of acquiring from the City the parcel dedicated as park land
within that subdivision for additional single family residential development.Options for
relocating the park land include a possible swap with the same developer for a larger parcel in
the Bluestem subdivision,or a long-term lease agreement with Waukee United Methodist
Church for a shared park facility.Parks and Recreation Director Jermier noted his concern with
expenses related to maintenance of the current Stone Prairie park parcel.Council Members
Blanchard,Peterson and Harrison spoke in favor of keeping the Stone Prairie park as planned,
noting issues in crossing SE L.A.Grant Pkwy.to access a park in Bluestem and the expectation
by current Stone Prairie homeowners for a park in that subdivision.There was a brief
discussion on safety concerns with the Stone Prairie park's proximity to the New Pioneer Gun
Club,and the City Council concurred that development of the park could be postponed until a
time if or when the gun club property relocates and some additional property adjacent to the
Stone Prairie park might be acquired.Mayor Peard asked that the absent council members be
given the opportunity to voice their opinion on the matter.2)Mr.Deets discussed the
topography of the parcel dedicated to park land development in Painted Woods Plats 2 and 3,
noting the difficulty in constructing a useable park on the property.City staff suggested instead
using the park land dedication funds for greenbelt trail development in the area.The City
Council voiced their support for the greenbelt trail development in lieu of park land in the area.
5)Waukee Police Department activities and policy issues update -Police Chief Quinn
discussed the purchase of electronic control devices,active shooter training for City staff and
Waukee Community School District employees,the upcoming Public Safety Day,internal
promotion process for sergeant,and hiring process for a new officer.
6)Rules of Procedure for Conduct of City Council Business proposed update -City Clerk
Schuett reviewed some of the more significant changes proposed and asked for direction from
the City Council regarding portions of the elected official travel policy.
F.Comments
Adjournment -Council Member Harrison moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Peterson.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 3 -O.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
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