Apr 6, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 25 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 (3): agenda, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Apr 6, 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 2Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving and authorizing a public improvement project to construct the 10th Street Extension Project, funding of final…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 310th Street Extension Project – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of costs and enhancement 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 410th Street Extension Project – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · $23,240,000 · 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 510th Street Extension Project – C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving contract and bond – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 62026 Downtown Street Improvements Project – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of costs and…Passed 5–0 · as amended · 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 8Waukee Public Safety Building Renovation Project, Bid Packages #02-13 – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract…Passed 5–0 · 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 9Waukee Public Safety Building Renovation Project, Bid Packages #02-13 – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the…Passed 5–0 · 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 10Consent agenda (5 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · as amended · 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.

  5 consent items

  1. Bill list and payroll — $2,563,842.80 total (itemized list of payees in the minutes) $2,563,842.80
  2. Consideration of approval of City Council Minutes of 03/16/2026 Regular Meeting, 03/23/2026 Special a private party and File: 1. Consideration of approval of a motion approving…
  3. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving job description and pay grade [Outreach Librarian, Waukee Public Library] (Resolution #2026-136)
  4. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee Statement of Agreement for Facility Rentals [Parks & Recreation Department] (Resolution #2026-137)
  5. Consideration of approval of a resolution adopting City of Waukee 2026 Fee Schedule, Revision No. 1 [Parks & Recreation, Shelter Rentals and Waukee Community Center Rentals;… · Full page →
• Vote 16Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Lot 1, Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 [500 SE Alice’s Road] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 19 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 17Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving revised site plan for Kettlestone Peak Commercial [1105 SE Pleasant View Drive] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 19 · 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 18Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2/Waukee CSD – District Office Addition & Renovation – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat – Motion:…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 19 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 19Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2/Waukee CSD – District Office Addition & Renovation – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving construction drawings –…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 19

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 20Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2/Waukee CSD – District Office Addition & Renovation – C. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat – Motion: to…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 19 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 21D. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 20 · 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 22Kettlestone Lakes Commercial Plat 2/Kettlestone Lakes Commercial Phase 2 – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat – Motion: to approve the…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 20 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 23Kettlestone Lakes Commercial Plat 2/Kettlestone Lakes Commercial Phase 2 – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan – Motion: to approve the…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 20 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 24(K) Closed Session: Pursuant to Code of Iowa §21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 20

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 25Adjourn; — (K) Closed Session: Pursuant to Code of Iowa §21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent…Passed (Ayes: All) · Count only · Minutes, p. 20

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.