HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-11-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
April 11,2016
A.Call to Order —The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at
5:35 p.m.at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call —The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Shelly
Hughes,Larry R.Lyon,Rick Peterson.Absent:Council Members Shane Blanchard,Brian Harrison.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Director of Finance Linda Burkhart,Community
and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,Technical Services Specialist Jenna Herr,Public
Works Director John Gibson,Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jermier,Police Chief John Quinn,
City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Hughes.Results of vote:Ayes:Hughes,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:Blanchard,
Harrison.Motion carried 3 —0 —2.
D.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution setting May 2,2016,as the date of
public hearing on the annexation of consenting properties by the City of Waukee,iowa,with
consideration of the annexation taking place immediately thereafter(Copeland PropertyJ-
Council Member Peterson moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council Member Lyon.
Results of vote:Ayes:Hughes,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Absent:Blanchard,Harrison.
Motion carried 3 —0 —2.(Resolution ¹15-124)
E.Work Session:
(The council followed the work session agenda in a different order than posted.)
1)Capital Crossroads:Human Resources —No presentation made.
2)FY2016 Priorities Update:Financial policies —Director of Finance Burkhart briefly reviewed the
purpose,intent,and potential policies.
3)FY2016 Priorities Update:Payment options —Director of Finance Burkhart reviewed the fiscal
impact to the City if "at the counter"credit/debit card payments are accepted for utility billing and
building permits,noting that raising rates to cover the cost of offering such a payment option was a
City Council policy matter.After some discussion,the City Council agreed to consider the matter
during the next budget approval process.
4)FY2016 Priorities Update:Centennial Park plan —Matt Carlisle with Confluence presented a
draft master plan for the park as a whole,with an emphasis on improvements to the enclosed
shelter area in the southwest corner of the park.
5)FY2016 Priorities Update:Dog park plan —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier briefly
reviewed a needs analysis,risks and risk management,and preliminary budget for a possible dog
park.
6)FY2016 Priorities Update:Splash pad plan —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier briefly
reviewed different water management systems and potential costs associated with a splash pad.
7)City festival planning committees status update —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier
updated the City Council on the board development process.
8)Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course bridge replacement —Parks and Recreation Director
Jermier reviewed the status of the project,FEMA requirements,and IDNR permitting procedures.
9)Community and Economic Development Department Action Plan —Community and Economic
Development Director Dutcher highlighted certain aspects of the plan.
10)Solid waste transition plan —Public Works Director Gibson briefly reviewed the proposed
timeline for the transition to Ankeny Sanitation,Inc.services.
11)Ashworth Road Xenia Water Main Improvement Project review —Public Works Director
Gibson presented a brief overview of the project area.
12)SE Olson Drive parking discussion —Public Works Director Gibson reviewed the history of
temporary parking along SE Olson Dr.at the request of Sports Plex West.In light of potential
1
traffic and safety issues due to roadway improvements and expansions in the area,City staff
recommends no longer allowing the temporary street parking.Staff will also visit with the Sports
Plex West owners regarding the need for additional off-street parking.
13)City Council rules of procedure —Mayor Peard asked the City Council to read and review the
rules of procedure.
F.Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Hughes.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 3 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Attest:
liam F.Peard,Mayor
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk