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WORK SESSION MEETING
March 21 2016
A.Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 6:26 p.m.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,Larry R.Lyon,Rick Peterson.Absent Council Member Shelly Hughes.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Development
Services Director Brad Deets,Public Works Director John Gibson,Human Resource Director Patty
Holden,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member I yon moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Harrison.Results of vote:Ayes:Blanchard,Harrison,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:
Hughes.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Work Session:
1)Gas rate analysis presentation —Public Works Director Gibson introduced Dave Berg with Dave
Berg Consulting.Mr.Berg presented the rate analysis,including a five-year projection of utility
finances based on no rate changes and a cost-of-service analysis.He discovered no major issues
with the gas utility and recommended no changes to City rates at this time.
2)Northview Dr./Bel-Aire Dr.neighborhood input meeting report —Public Works Director Gibson
briefly reviewed the presentation and questions posed by neighbors at the December 2015
meeting.At this time,City staff recommends no changes to the five-way intersection,with regular
monitoring of traffic,speed,and safety issues in the area.City staff also recommends no parking
on l3el-Aire Dr.from 7:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.during the school year.Mayor Peard expressed
surprise that no improvements were recommended for the five-way intersection;City Administrator
Moerman clarified that improvements would be made in the future when the financing is available,
but that staff recommends no interim changes.
E.Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Harrison.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 4 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
iam F.card,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk