Jan 5, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 14 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Jan 5, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1(E) Agenda Approval – Motion: to approve the agendaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 2A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 3B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · $155,170 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 4University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 2 Project – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 5University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 2 Project – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · $9,198,722.55 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6Consent agenda (4 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  4 consent items

  1. Consideration of approval of 01/05/2026 Bill List; 12/19/2025, 01/02/2026 Payrolls — $2,255,069.00 total (itemized list of payees in the minutes) $2,255,069
  2. Consideration of approval of City Council Minutes of 12/15/2025 Regular Meeting
  3. Consideration of approval of a motion approving ownership updates associated with and renewal of 12- month Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) for Broheim’s Indoor Golf & Pub,…
  4. Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the Alice’s Road Improvements Phase 1B Project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids…
• Vote 7Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving mayor’s appointment of City of Waukee representation to the Wastewater Reclamation…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 16

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 8Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance to adopt and establish Chapter 29, Waukee Civil Rights Commission [second reading] – Motion: Council Member Lyon moved to…Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 16

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 10Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance imposing a franchise fee of 2% of the gross revenues derived by the MidAmerican Energy Company from the transmission or…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 17 · Full page →

  What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.

• Vote 11Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for US Signal – Addition [390 NE Alice’s Road] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 17 · Full page →

  What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

• Vote 12Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Ryan Companies US, Inc. [Existing Fire/Police Building…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 17 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 13Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the purchase of a 2029 Life Line ambulance from Legacy Emergency Vehicle Sales of Prole, IA, in the amount of…Passed 5–0 · $343,344 · Minutes, p. 17 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 14AdjournPassed (Ayes: All) · Count only · Minutes, p. 17

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.