City of Waukee City Council Packet Summary — 2026-07-06
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. · Waukee City Hall
The Waukee City Council agenda includes a public hearing and first reading on The Wren rezoning, several development and infrastructure items, updates to regulations for bicycles and other personal transportation devices, an urban-renewal revenue ordinance, and a substantial consent agenda covering contracts, FY2027 funding agreements, construction payments, easements, and financial policy.
Key Items on the Agenda
The Wren Rezoning — Public Hearing and First Reading
The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 169 of the city's Zoning Ordinance for property known as The Wren. The proposal would change the property's zoning from K-MF-SM to K-MF-SM/PD-1.
Following the hearing, the council is scheduled to consider introduction and first reading of the rezoning ordinance.
Personal Transportation Device Regulations
The council is scheduled to consider the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the Waukee Municipal Code. The proposal would rename the chapter from Bicycle Regulations to Personal Transportation Device Regulations, update its provisions to include regulation of personal transportation devices, and repeal Chapter 77 governing skateboards when the new ordinance becomes effective.
Sugar Creek Landing Rezoning
A separate zoning ordinance for Sugar Creek Landing is scheduled for its third and final reading. The proposal would rezone property currently classified A-1 to a combination of R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning classifications.
Urban Renewal Revenue Ordinance
The council is scheduled to consider the second reading of an ordinance providing for the division of revenues under Section 403.19 of the Iowa Code for the Waukee Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (2026 Ordinance Parcels).
Development and Growth
Several proposed development actions are on the agenda:
- South Waukee Vertical Expansion: Consideration of a resolution approving the site plan at 1025 SE Tallgrass Lane.
- Hamilton Ridge Plat 11: Consideration of resolutions approving the preliminary plat and construction drawings.
- Alderbrook: Consideration of a preliminary plat and construction drawings, including drawings for Alderbrook Plats 1, 2 and 3.
- Grand Prairie Parkway Streetscape Phase 1: The consent agenda includes a resolution ordering construction and setting a date for a hearing and the taking of bids.
- South Warrior Lane Improvements: The consent agenda includes consideration of a contract and bond for improvements from Westown Parkway to a point 2,842 feet south.
- Preannexation: A proposed agreement between the City and the Timothy and Denise Gerdis Joint Revocable Trust is included on the consent agenda.
Major Financial and Infrastructure Items
Construction Payments, Retainage and Project Closeout
The consent agenda includes several actions associated with completed or ongoing public improvements:
- Spring Crest Park Project: Change Order No. 4 with Elder Corporation would decrease the contract by $1,200.00. A separate resolution would accept the project's public improvements.
- Lift Stations No. 4 & 6 Rehabilitation Project: Final Payment Estimate No. 16 to Wendler, Inc., formerly WRH, Inc., is $5,335.00. The council is also scheduled to consider accepting the public improvements.
- 11th and 17th Street Culverts Project: Proposed release of $17,042.67 in retainage to Nagel Construction, LLC.
- U Place Culvert Project: Proposed release of $10,492.85 in retainage to Nagel Construction, LLC.
- Kettlestone Lakes Commercial Public Improvements: Consideration of a resolution accepting the public improvements.
The consent agenda includes resolutions concerning FY2027 funding under 28E agreements with several community organizations:
- Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc.
- Waukee Area Arts Council, Inc.
- Waukee Area Christian Services, doing business as WayPoint Resources
- Waukee Area Historical Society
- Waukee Family YMCA
The agenda identifies the proposed agreements but does not state the funding amounts.
Insurance Renewal
The council is scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing renewal with the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) for property, auto, professional and liability insurance. The proposed coverage period is July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027.
Policy and Governance Items
Fixed Asset Policy
The consent agenda includes consideration of a resolution approving the City of Waukee Financial Policy – Fixed Asset Policy.
Gas Utility Sale Easements
The council is scheduled to consider a resolution approving eight easements involving City of Waukee-owned properties in connection with the City of Waukee Gas Utility Sale.
Other Agreements
Additional consent-agenda agreements include:
- A Pole Attachment Contract between MidAmerican Energy Company and the City of Waukee.
- A Promotion and Marketing Agreement with the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Various Agreements Concerning Construction of Fence.
Consent Agenda
The council's consent agenda is structured for approval through a single motion unless an item is separately moved for consideration. In addition to the contracts, funding agreements and construction matters described above, it includes:
- The July 6, 2026 Bill List and June 18 and July 2, 2026 payrolls.
- Minutes from the June 15, 2026 regular meeting and June 16, 2026 special meeting.
- Receipt and filing of a mayoral proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month.
- A block party permit allowing the temporary closure of SE Bluestem Drive, from SE Esker Ridge Drive south to its terminus, on Saturday, July 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Several alcohol-license applications and renewals, including a five-day license for BEERCOE, LLC, d/b/a Centennial Park for the Waukee Arts Festival, along with renewals for Monterrey Express, Kwik Star #1056, Fleet Farm and Fleet Farm Fuel. Some applications are listed as pending proof of dram insurance and/or fire marshal approval.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The agenda puts several land-use and growth decisions before the council at different stages of review. The Wren begins its ordinance process with a public hearing and first reading, while Sugar Creek Landing reaches its scheduled third and final reading. Hamilton Ridge Plat 11, Alderbrook and the South Waukee Vertical Expansion add additional development-related decisions.
The proposed rewrite of the city's bicycle regulations is also at second reading and would broaden Chapter 76 to address personal transportation devices while repealing the separate skateboard chapter. Meanwhile, the consent agenda contains a wide range of municipal business, including infrastructure closeouts, community funding agreements, a financial policy, gas-utility-related easements and the start of the Grand Prairie Parkway Streetscape Phase 1 construction process.
Public Participation
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee, Iowa. The agenda provides both in-person and electronic participation options, including Zoom.
An Open Forum is scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. Individual presentations during Open Forum are generally limited to three minutes, and the presiding officer may limit total input on a subject.
Questions or comments concerning public-hearing items may be submitted in advance to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The agenda also states that people requiring disability accommodations should contact the City Clerk's office no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
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