HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-10-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
December 10,2018
A.Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Peard at 5:30 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,R.Charles Bottenberg,Courtney Clarke,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/City Engineer Rudy Koester,Assistant Public
Works Director of Engineering Kevin Vrchoticky,Community and Economic Development Director Dan
Dutcher,Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jermier,IT Director Son Le,Fire Chief Glint Robinson,
Police Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Clarke.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Bottenberg,Clarke,Hughes,Lyon.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
D.Work Session:
1)City Hall Exterior Improvements discussion —Emily Naylor and Mark Seabold with Shive-
Hattery presented the project goals for building repair,safety and security improvements,climate
control,and ADA compliance.Finance Director Burkhart reviewed a cost opinion and discussed
project financing.Community and Economic Development Director Dutcher noted improved
marketability for the facility following facade improvements.
2)Five-way intersection improvements discussion —Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
reviewed a preliminary project schedule,including traffic studies and possible intersection
configurations.
3)Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 —No discussion.
4)Goal setting process and format —Council Member Lyon questioned if the current process could
be streamlined to take less time and allow for a better flow of ideas.There was much discussion
regarding ways to improve the process,including council work sessions in advance of goal setting.
6)Solarize Waukee initiative —Council Member Lyon asked if the council was amenable to
approving a resolution that all City buildings should incorporate renewal energy resources.
Council Member Bergman replied that she would support exploring such options if they were cost-
effectwe.Mayor Peard added that any such projects would need to be aesthetically pleasing.
Council Member Bottenberg agreed that the City should explore such options for new construction
but questioned if the City would adequately recoup costs in retrofitting existing facilities.
6)Lease-Purchase option for golf course fairway mower —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier
discussed the possible purchase of the mower at the end of the lease period.
7)Southfork Woods Plat 2 easements —Development Services Director Deets reviewed an
easement that was proposed for relocation.
8)Peddlers and solicitors code section revisions —No discussion.
9)Legislative session presentation scheduling —No discussion.
E.Comments
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Hughes.Ayes:All.Nays;None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk