HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-28-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
January 28,2019
A.Call to Order —The work session 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 R.
Charles Bottenberg,Courtney Clarke,Shelly Hughes,Larry R.Lyon.Absent:Council Member Anna
Bergman.(Council Member Bergman arrived at 6:16 p.m.)
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Development
Services Director Brad Deets,Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester,Parks and
Recreation Director Matt Jermier,Community and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher,
Marketing and Communications Director Summer Evans,Human Resource Director Michelle Lindsay,
Fire Chief Glint Robinson,Police Lt.Scott Cunningham,Police Lt.Jeremy Long,City Clerk Rebecca D.
Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Lyon moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Bottenberg.Results of vote:Ayes:Bottenberg,Clarke,Hughes,Lyon.Nays:None.Absent:
Bergman.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Work Session:
(The council followed the work session agenda in a different order than posted.)
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10'"Street Improvement Project review —Project Engineer Josh DeBower with Foth
Infrastructure &Environment presented an overview of the project.Also in attendance was Patrick
Kueter with Foth Infrastructure 8 Environment.The project includes N.10'"St.widening near the
second Waukee High School site and at the Hickman Rd.intersection,as well as the extension of
NE Sunrise Dr.Additional rights-of-way are needed for the project.Public Works Director/City
Engineer Koester discussed right-of-way acquisition and the Chapter 6B process.There was
some discussion regarding Raccoon River Valley Trail alignment and connections.Mr.DeBower
reviewed overall construction cost estimates and the anticipated project schedule.
Kettlestone Boulevard Improvement Project review —Project Engineer Josh DeBower with
Foth Infrastructure 8 Environment presented an overview of the project.Also in attendance was
Patrick Kueter with Foth Infrastructure 8 Environment.The project includes the extension and
signalization of Kettlestone Blvd.Mr.DeBower reviewed overall construction cost estimates and
the anticipated project schedule.
Southwest water tower location —Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester stated that there
has been negative feedback from property owners adjacent to the proposed southwest water
tower location.City staff is exploring other options,such as the construction of a larger tower at
the existing 3"St.site and a location south of 1-80.
Sanitary sewer connection fee district amendment —Public Works Director/City Engineer
Koester discussed the need to amend the connection fee district in light of recent annexations.
FY2020 Budget:General,Enterprise Funds —City Administrator Moerman and Finance Director
Burkhart reviewed the proposed general fund and capital equipment recommendations.(Council
Member Bergman arrived at 6:16 p.m.)Jon Burmeister and Matt Stoffel with Public Financial
Management (PFM)discussed utility funds,recommending increases in water and sewer rates.
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Council Member Bottenberg moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Lyon.Ayes:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
am F.Pe rd,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk