City Council

WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WORK SESSION MEETING February 9, 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, Finance Director Rachel Downing, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Brown, Community Development Director Andy Kass, Parks & Recreation Director Matt Jermier, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Josh VandeKamp, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rudy Koester, Human Resources Director Michelle Lindsay, Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Behrens, Fire Chief Clint Robinson, Police Chief Chad McCluskey, City Clerk Rebecca D. Schuett. C. Agenda Approval – Council Member Crone moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Council Member Grove. Results of vote: Ayes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 – 0. D. Work Session: 1) 1300 SE L.A. Grant Pkwy. Renovation Project update – Danielle Hermann and Thomas Thatcher with OPN Architects, and Jill Boettger and T.J. Meyerholz with Ryan Companies reviewed existing building conditions and presented proposed updates/improvements, project budget and bidding/construction schedule. 2) Animal control – Police Chief McCluskey discussed proposed agreements related to animal control for cats, as well as proposed animal control ordinance amendments. 3) NW Douglas Pkwy./NW Stratford Dr. Intersection review – Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester reviewed recent traffic study results and recommended implementing an all-way stop at the intersection. 4) 410 6th Street building name – Director of Marketing & Communications Behrens presented several possible building names, with the council selecting two to be voted on through social media by the public. 5) Marketing & Communications Department update – Director of Marketing & Communications Behrens reviewed 2025 department statistics and metrics, as well as 2026 opportunities. 6) Grand Prairie Pkwy. Corridor Enhancements update – City Administrator Deets presented proposed improvements to Grand Prairie Pkwy. major intersections, minor intersections, special design zones and medians. 7) Economic Development Plan Update review – Director of Economic Development Brown discussed the selection process and evaluation criteria. 8) Rental facility deposit discussion – Assistant Parks & Recreation Director VandeKamp proposed increasing the rental deposit for the Waukee Community Center, Fox Creek Pavilion and Ridge Pointe Pavilion. 9) FY2027 Budget follow-up discussion – Finance Director Downing presented updated FY2027 road use fund and general fund expenditure projections. 10) Legislative update – City Administrator Deets and Police Chief McCluskey reviewed legislative bills of interest. E. Council Liaison Reports F. Comments Council Member Grove moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Crone. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 – 0. Meeting Adjourned at 8:44 p.m. ____________________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor 1 Attest: ________________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk 2