HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-15-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
January 15,2018
A.Call to Order —The work session of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at
6:05 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 (via telephone),R.Charles Bottenberg,Courtney Clarke,Larry R.Lyon.Absent Council
Member Shelly Hughes.(Council Member Hughes arrived at 6:44 p.m.Council Member Bergman
ended participation via telephone at 7:18 p.m.)
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Development
Services Director Brad Deets,Public Works Director John Gibson,Community and Economic
Development Director Dan Dutcher,Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jermier,Marketing and
Communications Director Summer Evans,Police Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Clarke moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Lyon.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Bottenberg,Clarke,Lyon.Nays:None.Absent:
Hughes.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Work Session:
1)Gateway,Wayfinding &Community Identity Signage input —Emily Naylor,Nate Hardisty,and
Mike Lansing of Shive-Hattery asked for council input on the gateway signage vision.
2)FY2019 Budget,Enterprise Funds —City Administrator Moerman,Finance Director Burkhart,and
Public Works Director Gibson reviewed water,sewer,gas,stormwater,and solid waste utility
funds,proposing increases to water,wastewater,and stormwater fees.Also in attendance was
Jon Burmeister with Public Financial Management (PFM).(Council Member Hughes arrived at
6:44 p.m.Council Member Bergman ended participation via telephone at 7:18 p.m.)
3)Golf course irrigation engineering —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier discussed a
proposal to expand the retention pond in order to increase water capacity for irrigation.Also in
attendance was project engineer Chadd Kahlsdorf with Bolton &Menk,Inc.
4)Development Service Department,code enforcement position —City Administrator Moerman
reviewed a proposal to create a position for rental inspections and code compliance.
5)City Hall short-term space needs —Development Services Director Deets reviewed current
space needs challenges for City Hall,Public Works,and Parks and Recreation,suggesting
possible short-term solutions such as relocating staff and repurposing existing space.
5)Block party permit revisions —City Clerk Schuett reviewed proposed changes to the block party
permit application.
7)High school parking —City Administrator Moerman noted concerns from some residents north of
Waukee High School regarding street parking by students.After much discussion,the council
agreed to take no action on the matter at this time.
8)Home Rule 50'"anniversary —City Clerk Schuett noted a request by the iowa League of Cities
related to the promotion of the 50'"anniversary of Home Rule in Iowa.
9)Capital Crossroads —City Administrator Moerman stated that the Capital Crossroads committee
was asking for member input on potential projects with a regional impact.
E.Comments
Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Lyon.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 4 —0.
Meeting Adjourned 8:13 p.m.
W 'am .ard,Mayo
Attest;
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk