HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-12-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
September 12,2016
A.Call to Order —The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at
5:32 p.m.at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call —The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Anna
Bergman,Brian Harrison,Shelly Hughes,Larry R.Lyon,Rick Peterson.Absent:None.
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Public Works
Director John Gibson,Development Services Director Brad Deets,Parks and Recreation Director Matt
Jermier,Human Resource Director Patty Holden,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 Lyon moved to approve the agenda,;seconded by Council
Member Harrison.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
D.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the temporary closing of
certain portions of public streets for the Waukee Community School District Homecoming
Parade,with said street closing between the hours of 5i30 p.m.and approximately 7:00 p.m.
on Thursday,September 22,2016 —Council Member Hughes moved to approve the resolution;
seconded by Council Member Lyon.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Lyon,
Peterson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 —0.(Resolution ¹16-401)
E.Work Session:
1)Original Waukee storm sewer study —Public Works Director Gibson reviewed some of the
common drainage problems for properties in Original Waukee and outlined potential solutions,
including sanitary sewer lining.Public Works will assess the existing storm sewer conditions and
have a recoinmendation for consideration by the council during the budgeting process.
2)SE Boone DriveiSE Olson Drive Improvements —Nathan Hardisty with Shive-Hattery presented
statistics related to a reduced number of crashes and improved pedestrian safety associated with
roundabout intersections.After some discussion,the council concurred that they were not in favor
of pursuing a mini roundabout for SE Boone Drive/SE Olson Drive at this time.
3)N.Little Walnut Creek Drive Improvement Project —Public Works Director Gibson discussed
the current state of N.Little Walnut Creek Dr.and reviewed a plan to improve the roadway.City
Administrator Moerman noted several potential cost-sharing percentages for the council to
consider.Tom O'Brien,680 N.Little Walnut Creek Dr.,and Mike Deanda,600 N.Little Walnut
Creek Dr.,both spoke in favor of the project.The impacted property owners advocate for a 25'/o
cost share for the project;City Administrator Moerman stated that 33'/o was more equitable.After
some discussion,the council concurred on a 29'/o cost share.Mr.O'Brien and Mr.Deanda will
discuss that percentage with the benefitting property owners.
4)Pet license processing —Marketing and Communications Director Evans discussed pet licensing
options and recommended contracting with a third party vendor.
5)Street parking enforcement update —Jeff Sherman,125 Gray Ave.,voiced his frustration with
the City's current street parking ordinance,as he sees some residents taking advantage of it.He
had earlier provided City staff with an ordinance from Centennial,CO,that he believes would
improve the City's ability to enforce street parking.Police Chief Quinn agreed that the Centennial,
CO,ordinance is sound and enforceable.After some discussion,the council agreed to a "48
hours on/48 hours off"amendment to the City street parking ordinance.
6)Noise ordinance review —City Administrator Moerman briefly reviewed some recent concerns
with noise associated with a permitted event at Centennial Park.After some discussion,the
council agreed that there was no need to alter the current noise ordinance,but instead special
events should be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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NE Horizon Drive speed limit ordinance revision —Public Works Director Gibson recommended
increasing the speed limit from 25 to 30 MPH on NE Horizon Dr.between NE Westgate Dr.and
NE Alice's Rd.
Waukee Public Library sidewalk —Public Works Director Gibson reported that he had contacted
the abutting property owners to the west of the Waukee Public Library and none are interested in
allowing a trail easement across their property.
Zoning ordinance recodification —Development Services Director Deets briefly reviewed
highlights of the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance as part of the Waukee Municipal Code
recodification later this year.
Water/Wastewater position —Public Works Director Gibson discussed the need to create a
position in the Water/Wastewater Division as the beginning steps of a succession plan.
Economic development incentives —City Administrator Moerman presented a draft policy for
regional attraction economic development incentives,including a maximum incentive package
length of 5 years.There was much discussion on incentives for the potential theater project,with
Mr.Moerman reviewing projected costs for installation of the IMAX component and roadway
extensions and improvements.Russell Vannorsdel with Fridley Theatres confirmed the projected
costs and encouraged the council to be open to participating as much as possible with incentives.
Mayor Peard replied that,while the theater is much desired,the council must still answer to the
taxpayers regarding any incentive package.Council Member Peterson added that the council
must also consider how the theater project would spur development in the nearby area along the
Hickman Road Corridor.City staff will continue discussions with Mr.Vannorsdel regarding a
reasonable economic development incentive.
Mayor and Council priorities update —City Administrator Moerman shared the project status
tracking sheet.
ments
Council Member Harrison moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Lyon.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Attest:
illia F.Pe rd,May r
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk