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WORK SESSION MEETING
May 13,2019
A.Call to Order —The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Bottenberg at 5:32 p.m,at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call —The following members were present:Council Members R.Charles Bottenberg,Courtney
Clarke,Larry R.Lyon.Absent:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Anna Bergman,Shelly
Hughes.(Council Member Bergman arrived at 6:06 p.m J Council Member Hughes arrived at 6:35
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,IT Director Son Le,Human Resource Director Michelle Lindsay,
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:Bottenberg,Clarke,Lyon.Nays:None.Absent:Bergman,
Hughes.Motion carried 3 —0 —2.
D.Work Session:
(The council followed the agenda in a different order than posted.)
1)Capital Crossroads:stormwater management —No presentation made;to be rescheduled for a
later date.
2)Alice Nizzi Park Project update —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the concept
master plan and proposed construction schedule.
3)Fox Creek Park Phase 2 update —Parks and Recreation Director Jermier gave an update on
current construction.
4)NW Douglas Pkwy.Extension Project update —Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester
noted a development agreement with Temple Holdings,LP,for future council consideration,then
reviewed the construction project.
5)Council Chambers technology update —IT Director Le demonstrated iPad kiosks to be installed
at the council seats for use during meetings.
6)Kettlestone Greenbelt Improvements —Development Services Director Deets reviewed Phase 2
of the project,including anticipated costs.
7)Waukee City Hall landscaping plans —Development Services Director Deets discussed a
proposal for additional City Hall landscaping.(Council Member Bergman arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
8)City readdressing project,Phase 2 —Development Services Director Deets noted the areas in
the city to be included in the second phase of readdressing.
9)Urban poultry —Council Member Bottenberg stated that he has received many requests from
residents interested in keeping urban poultry,adding that he would be in favor of such an
ordinance with limits on the number of chickens allowed per residence.Council Member Clarke
expressed her concern with additional city resources needed to monitor and enforce such an
ordinance.Council Member Bergman stated that she needed more information on the matter,but
agreed that such an ordinance must include restrictions.Council Member Lyon believed that the
novelty of keeping backyard chickens would soon fade and wondered if there were truly many
people interested in the matter.After some discussion,City staff agreed to draft a potential
ordinance for council review.
10)Joint meeting with Waukee Community School District Board —Council Member Lyon spoke
in favor of a meeting between the council and school board to discuss future growth and
development.(Council Member Hughes arrived at 6:35 p.m.)There was much discussion on how
best to have such a joint conversation.City staff will look into the possibility of a City staff member
presenting the comprehensive development plan to the school board,and a school district
administrator presenting growth projections and building needs to the council.
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11)Employee/significant other event —Council Member Lyon asked if there were opportunities for
significant others to learn more about what their spouses do as City employees;Police Chief
Quinn discussed the Citizens Academy program as such an experience.
12)Waukee Municipal Code recodification:zoning —Development Services Director Deets
reviewed some of the more significant changes proposed for site and building development
standards;landscape and open space requirements;zoning regulations:definitions and general
regulations,administration and enforcement,signs,parking and loading,and district regulations.
There was some additional discussion on street lights for private streets,allowable exterior
building materials for multi-family and townhome structures,and long-term residential rentals.
E.Comments —The council agreed to an 05/28 video conference with Lyle Sumek of Lyle Sumek
Associates as a follow-up discussion on goals and strategic planning.
Council Member Lyon moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Clark A es:All.Nays:None.
Motion carried 5 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
.Charles Bottenberg,Mayor Pro Tem
Attest;
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk