HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-23-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
January 23,2017
A.Call to Order —The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at
5:33 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.Absent:None.
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,Marketing and Communications Director Summer Evans,Fire Chief Glint Robinson,Police
Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Harrison moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Bergman.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Lyon.Nays:None.Motion
carried 4 —0.
D.Presentation:Applicants for appointment to a vacant council position for a term of office to
expire December 31,2017 —Mayor Peard asked if the council would agree to select an appointee
from among the three applicants in attendance;the council concurred.Brief presentations were made
by Jared Starkweather,Mandy McWherter,and Richard "Charlie"Bottenberg.
E.Action Items:
1)Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Proposal and Agreement
with Dave's Dozing and Excavating,inc.(Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course pond
dredgingj —Council Member Bergman moved to approve the resolution;seconded by Council
Member Lyon.Parks and Recreation Director Jermier briefly reviewed the RFQ process and the
proposed agreement.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Lyon.Nays:None.
Motion carried 4 —0.(Resolution ff17-048)
F.Work Session:
1)FY2018 Budget,General Fund —City Administrator Moerman highlighted certain aspects of the
proposed budget,including recommendations for additional staffing and maintaining the current
tax levy.There was much discussion regarding contributions to community organizations.
2)FY2018 Budget,Enterprise Funds —Finance Director Burkhart briefly reviewed the water,
wastewater and stormwater enterprise funds,noting a recommended 5.5%increase in wastewater
fees.
G.Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Hughes.Ayes;All.Nays;None.
Motton earned 4 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Attest:
W I m .Peard,Mayor
Rebecca D.Sc uett,City Clerk