Jun 15, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 21 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 Jun 15, 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 2South Warrior Lane Improvements Project, From Westown Parkway to a Point 2,842 Feet South – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving plans,…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 3South Warrior Lane Improvements Project, From Westown Parkway to a Point 2,842 Feet South – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion:…Passed 5–0 · $2,512,245.95 · 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 4Consent agenda (6 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.

  6 consent items

  1. Bill list and payroll — $2,388,809.82 total (itemized list of payees in the minutes) $2,388,809.82
  2. Consideration of approval of City Council Minutes of 06/01/2026 Regular Meeting, 06/08/2026 Work a private party and File: 1. Consideration of approval of a motion approving… $2,257,025.06
  3. Purchase Agreements, Easements, and Deeds: 1. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Purchase Agreement and Easements between a family trust Agreement and the City…
  4. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving construction drawings [Trailridge Creek Plat 2] (Resolution #2026-263)
  5. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving FY2026 Transfers (Resolution #2026-264)
  6. Consideration of approval of a resolution approving amendments to City of Waukee Employee Handbook [4.8 Overtime & Compensatory Time, 7.18 Expenditure of Funds Policy]…
• Vote 5Appointments – A. Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the mayor’s appointment of citizen members to the Library Board of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 23

  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 6Appointments – B. Mayor’s Appointment and Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving appointment of a citizen member to the Board of Adjustment for an…Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 8Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for the Waukee Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (2026…Passed 5–0 · as amended · Minutes, p. 24

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 12Oakleaf Plat 3 – A. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 24 · 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 13Oakleaf Plat 3 – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 14Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Les Schwab Tire Center [3405 Grand Prairie Parkway] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 24 · 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 15Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Blue Drift [1280 SE Westown Parkway] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 25 · 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 16Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Fireside Townhomes – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 25 · 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 17Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for WayPoint Resources [100 4th Street] – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 25 · 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 18Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee FY2027 Strategic Plan – Motion: to approve the resolutionPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 25

  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 19(K) Closed Session: Pursuant to Code of Iowa §21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 25

  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 20(L) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the City Administrator employment evaluation and salary adjustment – Mayor Clarke asked for a motion approving…Passed 5–0 · $241,606 · Minutes, p. 25 · 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 21Adjourn; — (L) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the City Administrator employment evaluation and salary adjustment – Mayor Clarke asked for a…Passed (Ayes: All) · Count only · Minutes, p. 25

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