HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-28-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
July 28,2014
A.Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:31 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,Rick Peterson.Absent:Council Member Shelly
Hughes.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Director of
Development Services Brad Deets,Director of Public Works John Gibson,Director of Community
and Economic Development Dan Dutcher,Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jermier,
Communications Director Amanda Gorsche Miller,Human Resource Director Patty Holden,Library
Director Jake Speer,Fire Chief Glint Robinson,Police Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.
Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Harrison moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Harvey.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,Harvey,Peterson.Nays:None.
Absent:Hughes.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Work Session:
1)Kettlestone project update —Director of Community and Economic Development Dutcher,
Communications Director Gorsche Miller,Director of Development Services Deets,and Public
Works Director Gibson all briefly presented on different aspects of the Kettlestone Corridor
project,including relationship development with property owners and brokers,marketing and
public relations,planning and design,and construction timelines.
2)Waukee repositioning presentation —Paul Schlueter and Mara VVhite of Flynn Wright
presented on branding research,strategy and execution.Council Member Blanchard wondered
how the branding process is different for a governmental entity,noting that many people would
want io have a voice in the matter;Mayor Peard replied that public input was important but that
any branding decisions would ultimately be made by the City's elected officials.Council
Member Harvey expressed concern with moving forward with rebranding so soon after the
Kettlestone reveal,citing a perceived divide in the community related to such changes,and
stating his need to review the matter in more depth before coming to a decision.Mayor Peard
spoke in favor of proactively directing Waukee's growth through branding instead of simply
reacting to change.Council Member Harvey clarified that he needed to see what was wrong
with the current brand before considering a new concept.Council Member Peterson voiced his
support for exploring the possibility of brand repositioning,saying it would be shortsighted to do
otherwise.Mayor Peard asked for comments from Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce
President Jerry Purdy;Mr.Purdy said that now was the time to have a conversation on brand
repositioning,adding that the Chamber would welcome the opportunity to work with the City on
the matter with the knowledge that the City Council would make the final decision.
3)Vegetative Debris Management Policy —Director of Public Works Gibson briefly reviewed the
proposed policy,noting FEMA requirements for potential disaster recovery funding.
4)Waukee Standard Specifications update —Director of Public Works Gibson stated that the
standard specifications were last updated in 2005,then briefly reviewed some of the proposed
changes that would reflect current practices.
E.Comments
Adjournment —Council Member Blanchard moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Harvey.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Niam F.ear,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk