Urbandale City Council Minutes December 20, 2016 The Urbandale City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3600 86 th Street, with Mayor Andeweg presiding. Answering roll call were the following Council Members: Mike Carver, Creighton Cox, Tom Gayman (via teleconference), Ron Pogge, David Russell. Absent: None. Also present were City Manager A.J. Johnson, Legal Consultant Tim Pearson, Assistant City Manager Su Zanna K. Prophet, Assistant to the City Manager John Konior, Fire Chief Jerry Holt, Police Chief Ross McCarty, Police Sergeants Matt Gausman, Chad Underwood and Dan Stein, Police Officers Andrew Clark, Wes Dawson and Sandra Jenniges, Reserve Police Officer Eric Beron, Police Administration Specialist Deb Elston, Police Administration Technician Mary Pfundheller, Director of Economic Development Curtis Brown, Economic Development Specialist Katie Gieszler, Parks and Recreation Director Jan Herke, Community Development Director Steve Franklin, Assistant Director of Engineering John Larson, Human Resources Director Karla Lower, Human Resources Analyst Kate Kanne, City Treasurer Donald Brush, City Clerk Deb Mains. The Police Department Honor Guard, with assistance from Boy Scout Troop 96, presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Andeweg recited the CHARACTER COUNTS! statement. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve the agenda as posted. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Chief McCarty welcomed the Police Officers to the Oath of Office ceremony and introduced Sergeant Stein. Sergeant Stein introduced new Police Officers Andrew Clark, Sandra Jenniges, and Wes Dawson, and new Reserve Police Officer Eric Beron. Mayor Andeweg administered the Oath of Office to the four new Officers. The Mayor thanked the Officers families for supporting them and for sharing them with the Urbandale Police Department. Melissa O Neil, CEO, Central Iowa Shelter & Service, presented the Annual Report, citing services that CISS provides and the number of people they serve. Following discussion, Carver moved, seconded by Cox to approve the request to rename the Trolley Park to Lawson Trolley Park. On roll call, Ayes, Carver, Cox, Gayman, Russell, Pogge. Bill Lawson, who was joined by many family members, was honored for his service to the City and its residents with a replica of the sign that will be placed in the Lawson Trolley Park.
Mayor Andeweg presented Resolution 151-2016 reappointing the following: Board of Adjustment Thomas Muselman, term expires 01-01-2022 Civil Rights Commission Kim Thomas, term expires 12-31-2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Joan Racki, term expires 01-01-2022 Judy Ralston-Hansen, term expires 01-01-2022 Public Art Committee Rob Hilbert, term expires 12-31-2019 Carol Holmquist, term expires 12-31-2019 James Reese, term expires 12-31-2019 Tree Board Stacie Couvillon, term expires 12-31-2019 Audit Committee 1 year term Ron Pogge Mike Carver Donald J. Brush Des Moines Area MPO 1 year term Primary Representatives Mike Carver, Robert Andeweg, Creighton Cox Alternate Representatives Dave McKay, John Larson, A.J. Johnson TTC Primary Representatives Dave McKay, Steve Franklin, John Larson TTC Alternate Representatives Annika Schilke, Tim Stovie, Kristi Bales Metro Waste Authority Board of Directors 1 year term Primary Representative Ron Pogge Alternate Representative Dave McKay E911 Service Board 1 year term Primary Representative Captain Dave Disney Alternate Representative Chief Ross McCarty Polk County Emergency Management Commission 1 year term Primary Representative Robert Andeweg Alternate Representative Ron Pogge Dallas County Emergency Management Commission 1 year term Primary Member Robert Andeweg Alternate Member Ron Pogge Dallas County Housing Trust Fund Tony Montgomery Metropolitan Advisory Committee (MAC) Representative David Russell Mayor Pro Tem 1 year term Mike Carver Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve Resolution 151-2016 affirming the Mayor s appointments. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Gaymen, Russell.
Russell moved, seconded by Cox to approve the December 6, 2016 City Council minutes, as written. On roll call, Ayes: Russell, Cox, Gayman, Pogge, Carver. Russell moved, seconded by Cox to approve the December 13, 2016 City Council Lunch & Learn worksession minutes, as written. On roll call, Ayes: Russell, Cox, Gayman, Pogge, Carver. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve Consent Agenda items 9a 9i. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Nays: none. Motion carried. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to authorize the payment of warrants as listed on Bill Lists 12-08-2016 and 12-15-2016. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve renewal Class C Beer Permits for Tobacco Outlet Plus #507, 6535 Douglas Avenue, and La Tropicana Mexican Food Market, 2755 86 th Street, and a new Class C Liquor License for Taco Hangover, 3701 86 th Street. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2016-22, Amend Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.03(B) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Urbandale, Iowa, 2015, To Change The Official Zoning Map And To Rezone Certain Properties (4900 block of 170 th Street from A-1 to R-1S). On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Nays: none. Motion carried. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve Resolution 150-2016 Accepting Douglas Avenue Urbanization 100 th Street to 111 th Street, authorize final payment, in the amount of $30,359.20, and to approve the supplemental contract with Elder Corporation. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to approve Resolution 149-2016 Reimbursement Resolution regarding the issuance of debt to reimburse the Capital Projects Fund for the cost of six projects included in the CIP. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to receive the Civil Service Certified List for Senior Recreation Center Supervisor.
Pogge moved, seconded by Carver to receive the September 7, 2016 Civil Rights Commission minutes, the November, 2016 Building Department summary, and the November 28 and December 12, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Carver, Cox, Russell, Gayman. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Andeweg stated that the notice for the public hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and to the Crossroads Business Park Plat 1, Lot 4 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Planned Unit Development (4020 121 st Street) had been published as required by State law and asked if there were any objections to the form of the notice. There were none. Pogge moved, seconded by Russell to open the public hearing. On roll call, Ayes: Pogge, Russell, Cox, Gayman, Carver. Steve Franklin reviewed the proposed amendments with the Council. No comments were made in favor of, or opposing, the proposed amendments. Russell moved, seconded by Pogge to close the public hearing. On roll call, Ayes: Russell, Pogge, Gayman, Cox, Carver. Following discussion, Russell moved, seconded by Carver to approve the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and the Crossroads Business Park Plat 1, Lot 4 Planned Unit Development in order to allow a gymnasium and basketball instruction school as a permitted use, subject to recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll call, Ayes: Russell, Carver, Pogge, Cox, Gayman. Mayor Andeweg stated that the notice for the public hearing to consider the Engineering/Community Development HVAC Renovation had been published as required by State law and asked if there were any objections to the form of the notice. There were none. Cox moved, seconded by Pogge to open the public hearing. On roll call, Ayes: Cox, Pogge, Russell, Gayman, Carver. Jan Herke reviewed the proposed HVAC renovation with the Council. No comments were made in favor of, or opposing, the proposed amendments. Carver moved, seconded by Russell to close the public hearing. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Russell, Pogge, Gayman, Cox.
Following discussion, Carver moved, seconded by Pogge to approve Resolution 146-2016 Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Engineering/Community Development HVAC Renovation. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Pogge, Russell, Gayman, Cox. Carver moved, seconded by Pogge to approve Resolution 147-2016 Making Award of Construction Contract for the Engineering/Community Development HVAC Renovation. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Pogge, Russell, Gayman, Cox. Carver moved, seconded by Pogge to approve Resolution 148-2016 Approving Construction Contract and Bond for the Engineering/Community Development HVAC Renovation. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Pogge, Russell, Gayman, Cox. Following discussion, at the request of the developer, it was decided to defer consideration of the Center Pointe Business Park Plat 1 Preliminary Plat (100 th Street and NW 54 th Avenue) until the January 3, 2017 meeting. Carver moved, seconded by Cox to accept the bid of All Inclusive Recreation, in the amount of $35,000, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Deer Ridge West Park. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Cox, Gayman, Russell, Pogge. Following discussion, Carver moved, seconded by Pogge to approve right-of-way acquisitions, in the amount of $48,900 for the Evelyn Shafer property, and in the amount of $80,500 for the Edward Shafer property. On roll call, Ayes: Carver, Pogge, Russell, Gayman, Cox. Other items of discussion included thanking the Boy Scout Troop for discussing issues with the Mayor and Council Members prior to the meeting; the emotional oath of office ceremony for the new Police Officers and Reserve Officer who will be putting their lives on the line to keep Urbandale citizens safe; and a Happy Holidays to all. Cox moved, seconded by Russell to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. On roll call, Ayes: Cox, Russell, Pogge, Carver, Gayman. Robert D. Andeweg, Mayor Attest: Debra Mains, City Clerk