City Council
Regular MeetingWaukee, IA · January 12, 2026
Minutes
WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
January 12, 2026
A. Call to Order – The work session meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor
Clarke at 5:31 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd. and electronically via Zoom.
B. Roll Call – The following members were present: Mayor Courtney Clarke; Council Members Kala
Anderson, Chris Crone, Rob Grove, Lori Lyon, Anna Bergman Pierce. Absent: None.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Brad Deets, Assistant City Administrator Nick Osborne, Retiring
Finance Director Linda Burkhart, Finance Director Rachel Downing, Director of Economic Development
Jennifer Brown, Community Development Director Andy Kass, Parks & Recreation Director Matt
Jermier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Human Resources Director Michelle
Lindsay, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens (electronically), Fire Chief Clint
Robinson, Police Chief Chad McCluskey, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett.
C. Agenda Approval – Council Member Pierce moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Crone. Results of vote: Ayes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Motion
carried 5 – 0.
D. Work Session:
1) City partners presentation: Central Iowa Shelter and Services – Melissa O’Neil, CEO of
Central Iowa Shelter and Services, shared the organization’s mission and vision, 2025 statistics,
innovative solutions, costs of services and opportunities for support.
2) 2026 State legislative update – Doug Struyk with Carney & Appleby discussed the status of the
State budget and reviewed 2026 anticipated legislation.
3) Public Safety Building art installation update – Assistant City Administrator Osborne and Parks
& Recreation Director Jermier reviewed the artist selection process, site placement, concept,
installation schedule and budget.
4) Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 – City Administrator Deets and City
staff reviewed proposed projects, anticipated costs and funding/construction timelines. Retiring
Finance Director Burkhart discussed projected General Obligation debt capacity, debt service levy
and tax rate impacts.
5) City staffing plan review – City Administrator Deets presented a five-year staffing plan for full-
time positions.
E. Council Liaison Reports
F. Comments
Council Member Crone moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Grove. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
____________________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
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Agenda
WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: WAUKEE CITY HALL, 230 W. HICKMAN RD., WAUKEE, IA 50263
**Full City Council meeting packet is available at
https://rms.waukee.org/Public/Browse.aspx?id=162574&dbid=0&repo=Waukee
*In accordance with Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and 21.8, this meeting of the Waukee City Council will be
conducted with two different options for public participation: 1) Members of the public wishing to attend in
person may do so in the Council Chambers at Waukee City Hall. 2) Members of the public wishing to
participate electronically may do so via Zoom at the following link or phone numbers:
https://zoom.us/j/352651371
Meeting ID: 352-651-371
Or by phone:
+1 646-558-8656 or
+1 312-626-6799 or
+1 301-715-8592
In-person meetings are subject to change under certain circumstances, including but not limited to higher
than average participation or changes in health guidelines. If the meeting shall be held electronically only,
notice shall be posted to the City website (Waukee.org) and City social media. Questions regarding
meeting format may also be directed to the City Clerk’s office at 515-978-7904.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. AGENDA APPROVAL
D. WORK SESSION:
1) City partners presentation: Central Iowa Shelter and Services
2) 2026 State legislative update
3) Public Safety Building art installation update
4) Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
5) City staffing plan review
E. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
F. COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.4(2), the City has the right to amend this agenda up until 24 hours before the posted meeting
time.
The City of Waukee is pleased to provide accommodations to disabled individuals or groups and encourages their participation
in city government. Should special accommodations be required, please contact the Clerk's office at 515-978-7904 or email
bschuett@waukee.org no later than 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting to have reasonable accommodations provided.
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