Resolution approving site plan for Waukee MidAmerican Substation [2593 W. Hickman Road]

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Recorded in the minutes as: “Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving site plan for Waukee MidAmerican Substation [2593 W. Hickman Road] – Motion: to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Planning Coordinator DeBoer presented the plans for a new substation, adding that the City’s Board of Adjustment had approved a variance to allow for a wall and fence up to 10 feet tall surrounding the site. The wall will face Hickman Rd., with fencing along the rest of the site. The applicant requests approval to add barbed wire to the top of the fencing but it can only be allowed if approved by council. Council Member Anderson asked if barbed wire would increase the height of the fence; Ms. DeBoer answered that the fence would have a 10-foot maximum height with the barbed wire. Council Member Grove asked if barbed wire was typical around substations; Ms. DeBoer replied in the affirmative. Mayor Clarke asked if the barbed wire was for the fence only and not the wall; Mr. Hardisty replied in the affirmative. Mayor Clarke then asked what other options were possible if barbed wire was not approved; Mr. Hardisty stated that he would have to consult his client but that other options would add to the expense. Council Member Lyon withdrew the motion to approve the resolution, then moved to table consideration to the September 21, 2026, regular city council meeting; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote:”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Planning Coordinator DeBoer presented the plans for a new substation, adding that the City’s Board of Adjustment had approved a variance to allow for a wall and fence up to 10 feet tall surrounding the site. The wall will face Hickman Rd., with fencing along the rest of the site. The applicant requests approval to add barbed wire to the top of the fencing but it can only be allowed if approved by council. Council Member Anderson asked if barbed wire would increase the height of the fence; Ms. DeBoer answered that the fence would have a 10-foot maximum height with the barbed wire. Council Member Grove asked if barbed wire was typical around substations; Ms. DeBoer replied in the affirmative. Mayor Clarke asked if the barbed wire was for the fence only and not the wall; Mr. Hardisty replied in the affirmative. Mayor Clarke then asked what other options were possible if barbed wire was not approved; Mr. Hardisty stated that he would have to consult his client but that other options would add to the expense. Council Member Lyon withdrew the motion to approve the resolution, then moved to table consideration to the September 21, 2026, regular city council meeting; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote:”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 – 0.”.