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City staff described a year-long evaluation and a competitive bid process that attracted three offers; MidAmerican was the selected bidder and the utility sale was approved by Waukee voters on March 4. City staff presented the negotiated purchase agreement, which sets a purchase price of $18,750,000 and provides for a true-up adjustment at closing to reflect actual net book value plus a 10% premium, subject to a floor of $17,650,000. Staff said the planned closing is toward the end of calendar year 2025.

Brad (city staff) presented the purchase agreement and recommended approval; council members voted unanimously to approve the resolution authorizing the contract for sale. Representatives from MidAmerican were said to be in attendance at the meeting.

Staff indicated the agreement includes assets of the utility and that the final purchase price will be adjusted prior to closing to reflect additions to system value. The sale follows voter approval and an extended negotiation and due-diligence process; staff will continue to work with MidAmerican on closing logistics and statutory approvals as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukee City Council Meeting April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a purchase agreement to sell the Waukee municipal gas utility to MidAmerican Energy Company, with a negotiated purchase price of $18.75 million subject to a post-closing true-up and a floor value.","taxTitle","Waukee City, Dallas County, Iowa","taxId",68499,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259867,"Waukee approves rezoning, Remington Point plats and construction drawings",260,1931000,2191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d&start=1931&end=2191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d/thumbnail_1931000.jpg","/articles/6259867/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Waukee-approves-rezoning-Remington-Point-plats-and-construction-drawings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259867-9c262ce4e8c2d3bc64db67db9b9d45c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151120&Signature=O72pfSa8ExMWilaz9IvnhQ2dGrrMn6mqrH1B0A3u3edf46e23~0FElNiWMIe65XXVtm0ge31ZA~nBTKSxOOX5HiTb5Zb9oiGcmeSz3rfZKIcBVZd8UcjNTR0NNmVTwDShKtaTCZjCdJ~z90fXVUCQlBsPoPQNRmYR9dQ1xYEwyJXxrDQK9ipF6jOFcwxG3RU-Mz9KgYddyvY9axF6WMjucphxgPM3Z2oFz-GBUhXaAPnBhqP5yZzs2w25uopit7mwXLHXeaKwMKbsZNAx8gWZBseF6OxHvwp5p7Ua9-jaK9O1UgFIOAEFobd5nsbufKCOE1xH9Hpx~FC0xcbTK8d2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukee City Council on April 14 approved multiple land-use items including a second-reading rezoning for a 1.95-acre parcel known as I‑Eighty West Industrial, final rezoning for the Remington Point development, and preliminary plat, phase approvals and construction drawings for multiple Remington Point phases.

Planning staff described the I‑Eighty West Industrial rezoning (rezoning from A‑1 and C‑1 to M‑1) for a 1.95‑acre parcel north of Interstate Parkway and west of View Avenue; the council approved the second reading of the ordinance on a unanimous roll-call vote.

For the Remington Point development (south of University Avenue, west of 17th Street), the council approved the third and final reading of a rezoning ordinance (R‑2 to R‑2/PD‑1 and R‑2/PD‑1 to R‑2) for about 15.3 acres, as well as a preliminary plat for Remington Point Phase 2 covering about 38.7 acres that identifies 88 single-family lots (split between R‑2 and R‑2 with planned development overlay), outlots for future townhomes and six commercial outlots along University Avenue. The preliminary plat also includes stormwater outlots to be owned and maintained by homeowners associations and a fee-in-lieu for park dedication (6.7 acres was the overall park dedication for Remington Point).

The council also approved construction drawings for Remington Point Plat 4 (24 single-family lots, extension of Worthamond Drive and public utilities). Planning staff said utilities will be extended throughout the plat and private utilities will serve the townhome area.

All land-use actions passed on roll-call votes with council members Kron, Pierce, Sinclair, Battenberg, Grove and Crown voting yes.","Council approved rezoning of an I‑80 West industrial parcel, finalized Rezoning and plat approvals for Remington Point phases, and approved construction drawings for Remington Point Plat 4.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259872,"Waukee introduces utility-rate changes for water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste and gas",306,1575000,1881000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d&start=1575&end=1881","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d/thumbnail_1575000.jpg","/articles/6259872/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Waukee-introduces-utility-rate-changes-for-water-sewer-stormwater-solid-waste-and-gas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259872-e73745ce56deed7c6acaca7ce451741a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151120&Signature=J8JOkcqXegyIxs9SHqAy20wqAsQPacRaSOwA3nacySO6HRqAR0IX-dkflZlHaR1lrtJXbdktLcJ73WvO6Ny5Xl0zt2KsuAVGOkg8lFC0wdO3u8-mXegZBfXkzLQQPa0Kn6-ACMOVASCfh9RO8r7LBRMnqEkS5SsyGzlPg4cHbDzhVE48UZ9Fw2XN~i6sQA8AWgiISMIN5Ctu76VmckWH8rBLTMXciY9yKpv24YOtwcPLqUKKCyJTPucVnoQzpmdogXg1fFbJeVItSJ8iRU54KLN6t2BQRd-o-Fi2NBmdZFcHM4~4mz1v7seChL3TZ~LWY3ArRaRpRxm~3NlYWeFHzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a package of proposed utility-rate adjustments and the council approved the ordinances on first reading (title only) for water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste and natural gas rates, with unanimous roll-call votes to advance the measures to subsequent readings.

Staff said the combined changes would raise the typical residential monthly utility bill by about $4.89. Specific adjustments presented included a water rate increase near 2.5% (about $1.16 on an average monthly bill), a wastewater increase of about 1% (roughly $0.58), a stormwater increase of 8.78% (about $0.65), and a solid-waste increase of 14.29 (about $2.50). Staff also noted irrigation rates were already at $4 and would not be increased as part of this ordinance. The overall illustrative impact for a $400,000 house was presented as approximately a 1.16% increase from the previous year.

Rudy and other utility staff walked the council through the tables on the screen and recommended introduction of each ordinance and approval of the first reading and title only. Council members Kron, Battenberg, Grove, Pierce, Sinclair and Crown voted yes on each introduction.

The council will consider second and final readings, and any public comment, in future meetings as required before rate ordinances take effect.","The council introduced first readings of ordinances adjusting rates for water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste and natural gas; all were advanced on first reading with unanimous council support.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259877,"Waukee council approves five-year CIP and reimbursement resolution for future bonds",276,1122000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d&start=1122&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6259877/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Waukee-council-approves-five-year-CIP-and-reimbursement-resolution-for-future-bonds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259877-c8d5506015c5280ac9445d7714f3269e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151120&Signature=RoAWZdGrFDn~DxqnZXyPoYJt8E4I~gm4Bd6wSwadIOUW1RqIEBhjXrlesaa-2Omp61FWJNfgR9iiYvrpHAvtDGCsWIfFZB6t8yrtiDAOlZTBzsYZQ-Ixd5LegwP3qMXQv~hsRNLcl87BZ2gdG~I~AAVbvd~fRImPPOoCj1gUnJQsUYccxGW0BfNvsIa77pY5lh1t59vdIpArQJf4zfbsNd3WKSp13~DTBIyDk2GCDosaxL0gyQMjVU~96SNVMO6JQ7OWGzobBvrV1wYnWobnNAv6LymZZLll90zmFK9qwhOpX~vNcwJpkNKV7sS6ciPyYh7O6GVUqHnNJrxLqWfE6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukee City Council approved a five-year capital improvement program (CIP) for fiscal years 2026–2030 and adopted a related reimbursement resolution authorizing future debt issuance to reimburse certain expenditures.

Rachel, a city staff member who presented the CIP, summarized program totals: roughly $13.2 million in park projects, about $3.7 million in trail projects, $14.7 million in administrative projects (including downtown redevelopment and facility refurbishments), approximately $185.4 million in road projects (including a $78 million phased University Avenue extension), and roughly $28.2 million in utility projects. Funding sources listed in the presentation include general obligation (GO) bond proceeds, local option sales tax (LOST) cash, tax increment financing (TIF) bonds, utility cash and revenue bonds, and GO bond proceeds.

After the CIP presentation, the council voted unanimously to approve the CIP resolution (agenda item H2). The council also approved a separate resolution (agenda item H3) declaring the city’s official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the city for original expenditures on specified projects; staff explained the reimbursement resolution updates the CIP list annually and allows the city to reimburse pre-issuance project costs once bonds are issued.

Rachel noted major road work planned over the five-year period, including joint projects with the City of Clive (Northeast Dallas Road phases) and reconstruction of Warrior Lane from Marshall to Hickman. Utility projects described include sewer extensions (West Area phase 3) and rehabilitation of water and sewer lines in older neighborhoods; staff said the city plans to place bonds in September, after the state legislative session concludes and staff finalizes financing decisions.

Both resolutions passed on unanimous roll-call votes. Council members Kron, Pierce, Sinclair, Battenberg, Grove and Crown recorded yes votes on the CIP and the reimbursement resolution.","Council adopted the capital improvement program for fiscal years 2026–2030 and approved a reimbursement resolution to allow the city to issue debt and reimburse earlier project expenditures.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259882,"Waukee adopts $27.2 million general fund budget for fiscal 2026, trims levy rate",1000,100000,1100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d&start=100&end=1100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137093-c506cb6046ddb1aad9746e17ae0d056d/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6259882/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Waukee-adopts-272-million-general-fund-budget-for-fiscal-2026-trims-levy-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259882-64934a24a38bf4213bbb03743a2e87f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151120&Signature=GvRNFSnSXLJHsLjnprso9ZVO3jMx2L6peGxpC920ImFRio3WtcNzG87PYs9uhhTYmjywltr5HB2lSfC3YEcIH9RdGgQtoGWq0iVk51KqJeBI9eIqS5Bu3hoEB82KLrIFbTLCgek2oSjCg3B1HWeMmQMgqQz9WoL61V8EiBor-cgqy2xqR9IdbEyKG7EUMSdts2uf0bZtmCSPpGo3cf2b4PpVHIrlgTleoZo6A2viLY7RCrploLnybHCDgEN2RptWmoBVYJCZGTXsTNS26E-mGQp83f1BLfejYf7Fo-gPc4MQI0kVgZZhAdjvgjACYK1a5KjBak5iCsk6uHeKZrL3RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukee City Council on April 14 adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget, approving about $27.2 million in general fund expenditures and a proposed reduction of the city tax levy from $12.95 to $12.80 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

City Finance Director Linda Burkhart presented the budget during a public hearing and recommended the council adopt the plan. The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution adopting the FY2026 budget.

The adopted budget shows roughly $26.7 million in general fund revenues and about $27.2 million in planned expenditures, reflecting a planned use of fund balance. Burkhart told the council the city currently holds approximately $15 million in fund balance; the budget would spend roughly $500,000 of that balance in the coming year and leave the city with roughly a 53% fund-balance-to-expenditures ratio, above the roughly 30% level Moody’s recommends. Burkhart said the city needs reserves for future building and infrastructure refreshes and to respond to potential state-level property tax changes.

Personnel additions in the adopted budget include three new police officers, one additional school resource officer, three fire engineer positions tied to the new public safety building, conversion of a part-time administrative staff position to full-time, creation of an economic development coordinator position and one additional streets laborer. Personnel and benefits make up about 75% of general fund expenditures, Burkhart said.

The budget document also reflects Waukee’s growth: a recent special census showed the city grew by about 8,000 people from 2020 to 2024. Burkhart noted that property-tax revenue from new construction lags roughly 18 months behind development, a factor included in revenue planning.

The council opened and closed the required public hearing on the budget; no written correspondence or public comments were filed with the clerk for the hearing. After the presentation and the hearing, the council moved and approved the resolution adopting the FY2026 budget by roll-call vote: Council members Battenberg, Crown, Kron, Pierce, Sinclair and Grove voted yes.

The approved budget document and supporting slides — which break out program spending, capital purchases, and fund balance targets — will be posted on the city website, the council and staff said.","The Waukee City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget that reduces the city levy from $12.95 to $12.80 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and maintains reserves while funding new personnel and capital needs.","actionData","errors"]

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