HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-13-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 13,2014
A.Call to Order —The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:33 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.(Mayor Peard left at 6:47 p.m.)
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Director of Development Services Brad Deets,
Director of Public Works John Gibson,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Human Resource
Director Patty Holden,Communications Director Amanda Gorsche Miller,Fire Chief Glint Robinson,
Police Chief John Quinn,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,Peterson.Nays:None.
Absent:Hughes.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plaf for Shoftenkirk
Chevrolet (150 Norfh O'"Street]—Council Member Peterson moved to approve the resolution;
seconded by Council Member Harvey.Director of Development Services Deets briefly
reviewed the plat,including a recommendation of City partnership with the applicant to help
address drainage issues in the area.Results of vote:Ayes:Harrison,Harvey,Peterson.Nays:
None.Absention:Blanchard,due to conflict of interest.Absent:Hughes.Motion carried 3 —0
—1 —1.(Resolution 414-275)
2)Resolution:Considerafion of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Shottenkirk
Chevrolet I150 North O'"Streets —Council Member Harrison moved to approve the resolution;
seconded by Council Member Peterson.Results of vote:Ayes:Harrison,Harvey,Peterson.
Nays:None.Absention:Blanchard,due to conflict of interest.Absent:Hughes.Motion carried
3 —0 —1 —1.(Resolution 414-276)
E.Work Session:
1)Bond counsel SEC review —Director of Finance Burkhart reviewed upcoming City Council
action items related to a bond sale and agreements with Ahlers 8 Cooney and Public Financial
Management.Bond Counsel J.Eric Boehlert briefly reviewed certain sections of a sample
Official Statement that he recommended the City Council review as part of any bond sale
consideration.
2)Internet speed at City buildings —Fire Chief Robinson discussed current internet speed
issues and a proposed solution to upgrade to fiber optic lines and 20Mbps speed.There was
some discussion regarding the impact of website design and cable connections on internet
speed.
3)Public safety communications —Police Chief Quinn and Fire Chief Robinson noted certain
concerns regarding the current Dallas County analogue system and reviewed the costs
associated with migrating to WestCom.City Administrator Moerman discussed possible
funding options for a WestCom migration of services.
4)Positioning proposal —Communications Director Gorsche Miller reviewed pricing and phasing
proposed by Flynn Wright,as well as the possibility of eliminating certain phases to reduce the
overall project costs.
5)Snow ordinance enforcement discussion —Director of Public Works Gibson discussed
previous snow ordinance enforcement related to ticketing illegally parked vehicles and the new
procedure for ticketing offenders.Communications Director Gorsche Miller reviewed a snow
ordinance communications strategy.(Mayor Peard left at 6:47 p.m.)
6)City of Waukee Standard Construction Specifications addendum —Director of Public
Works Gibson presented a brief overview of the proposed addendum.
7)Software efficiency programs (Development Services,Human Resources)—Human
Resource Director Holden and Director of Development Services Deets discussed possible
software purchases for their respective departments.
F.Comments
Adjournment —Council Member Harvey moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Peterson.
Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 4 —0,
Meeting Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
illiam F.Peard,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk