HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-02-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
February 2,2016
A.Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Peterson at 6:10 p.m,at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call —The following members were present:Council Members Shane Blanchard,Shelly Hughes,
Larry R.Lyon,Rick Peterson.Absent:Mayor William F.Peard,Council Member Brian Harrison.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Development
Services Director Brad Deets,Public Works Director John Gibson,Parks and Recreation Director Matt
Jermier,Community and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,Marketing and
Communications Director Summer Evans,Police Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Blanchard moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Lyon.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Hughes,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:
Harrison.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Work Session:
1)Policy of use of City facilities for political events —Police Chief Quinn,speaking on behalf of
Fire Chief Robinson and himself,recommended no longer allowing the Waukee Public Safety
Building to be used for political events.Chief Quinn cited limited staffing,overtime expenses,and
a need for public safety officials to maintain a non-partisan position.Council Member Lyon noted
that the prohibition was only recommended for the Public Safety Building;City Administrator
Moerman replied in the affirmative,stating his concern with such events taking place at a 24-hour
working facility.Council Member Hughes stated that she was leaning toward disallowing such
events at the other,non-rentable City faciities in order to avoid any possible perception that the
City endorses particular candidates.Council Member Blanchard voiced his support for disallowing
such events at the Public Safety and Public Works Facilities for federal or state officials'election
events.He added that such elected officials could,however,use City Hall for a town hall meeting,
but the allowable uses would need to be defined.Council Member Lyon spoke against a policy
disallowing the use of Waukee Pubic Works when there was no issue at the moment.City staff
will present a policy for council consideration at a subsequent meeting.
2)Waste hauler services overview —Public Works Director Gibson briefly reviewed the project
schedule,process used by the consultant,and analysis of cost and services provided.
3)Westown Parkway West project overview —Public Works Director Gibson discussed the
Westown Parkway West project during the 02/02 regular meeting.Therefore,he took the
opportunity to review with the council project schedules for the 3"Street Water Tower
Refurbishment,Bluestem Lift Station ¹14 Improvements,and Grand Prairie Parkway Bridge
lighting installation.
4)NE Douglas Parkway Extension project overview —Development Services Director Deets
briefly reviewed the project schedule and planned improvements,including temporary traffic
signals at the NE Douglas Pkwy./NE Alice's Rd.intersection.
5)Clayton Property sale procedures and timeline —Development Services Director Deets briefly
reviewed a concept plan for possible development of the subject property,including an area
identified for parkland dedication.
E.Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Hughes.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 3 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Rick Peters,Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk