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Melissa, representing city planning staff, described the Casey's application as a single‑story building just under 5,000 square feet on about 1.5 acres north of Southeast Kettlestone Boulevard West and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The site plan includes a fuel canopy with 10 pumps, two site accesses (one off Grand Prairie Parkway and one off Southeast Kettlestone Boulevard), a 5‑foot sidewalk on the south side, a 10‑foot trail to the east, and regional stormwater detention to the west within the Kettlestone Lakes development. Melissa said the building and trash enclosure will be brick with stone accents and staff recommended approval of the site plan.

Council members voted in favor; the roll call on the item recorded affirmative votes from Council member Crone (yes), Council member Pierce (yes), Council member Grove (yes) and Council member Sinclair (yes). The meeting record did not identify the motion’s mover and seconder by name.

City staff also presented a temporary use permit for Boom Daddy Fireworks to operate at 140 Southeast Laurel Street in Warrior Plaza (near Mickey's and the Dollar Tree). Staff said the applicant submitted proof required by the state fire marshal, proof of insurance and other documentation, and that the fire department had signed off. Staff recommended approval for a tent approximately 1,500 square feet with supporting storage containers. The permit was approved for June 22 through July 6 with hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and until 11 p.m. on July 4.

When asked whether recent changes in state law affected the city's ability to oversee fireworks sales, city staff responded, “Not as it pertains to the sale of fireworks. The law change related to when they can be shot off.”

Both approvals followed staff recommendations; no appeals or motions to reconsider were recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukee City Council Meeting June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Waukee City Council approved a site plan for a Casey's convenience store with a 10‑pump fuel canopy and granted a temporary use permit for Boom Daddy Fireworks to operate June 22–July 6 at Warrior Plaza; staff recommended approval on both items.","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},6216751,"Homeowner asks Waukee to confirm Blackthorn Drive is private, requests signs and letters to businesses",274,677000,951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650643-bc739ba7ab52a5d4a661e9ac99f8a33f&start=677&end=951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650643-bc739ba7ab52a5d4a661e9ac99f8a33f/thumbnail_677000.jpg","/articles/6216751/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Homeowner-asks-Waukee-to-confirm-Blackthorn-Drive-is-private-requests-signs-and-letters-to-businesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216751-46895fc17e35cba241a4471580a91c70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151468&Signature=ewmIYrzXaGFS0U2XuyZFxQn8taA0R0KKiQFcLcltJ06PpPGAz5aDTSR2hqvoT9-1CjJuzZvMD35fR484jsAJhKfd0DRoGLRncR-oQyFdZF5WkSy3b3g7IKLAy3r1mDkCOHRULZPol1kceCnDTsbTfc8hOoS6GfoQMvJw269BYdY69rQ-c2XhnXt0Bs1pPtaPd026KBq31G-wkbvcg-6DR5mJeifc04vyfLURVAsld6SD9~~5vdAALWwQBm1W~3hBagz2OLDoyxx9kReHXQNkhBlu8jTVB5Le7FfWrne2dYv9J1epLg7ceBpHgwt0TRsjXbxdL96v8bZ0eXMbO~cWJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A homeowner asked the Waukee City Council to help stop employees of nearby businesses from using Southeast Blackthorn Drive, which he says is a private drive, and to consider signage or a closure to reduce wear and unauthorized traffic.

Resident Ron Palmer said his homeowners association considers Southeast Blackthorn Drive a private drive and that employees from nearby stores, including Earl May and Stivers, frequently cut through to fill cars at a QuickStar station. “It's private,” Palmer said. He told the council the HOA has “spent probably 15 to $20,000 fixing that street” and asked the city to send letters to the businesses and to consider additional signage stating the road is private.

Palmer also said the neighborhood has considered closing one end of the drive and suggested the city could allow bollards at one end while preserving emergency access. He asked whether the city would permit such a closure; staff replied that emergency access rules would apply and there are operational considerations.

City staff told Palmer they would place the issue on a future work session agenda to explore options and get back to him. The council did not take immediate formal action; staff invited Palmer to discuss details after the meeting.","A resident told council that Southeast Blackthorn Drive is a private drive used by commercial employees, asked the city to notify local businesses and consider additional signage or closing one end; city staff said the matter will go to a work session.",{"_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},6216755,"Residents urge Waukee council to act after 82% traffic increase on Westgate Drive",354,170000,524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650643-bc739ba7ab52a5d4a661e9ac99f8a33f&start=170&end=524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650643-bc739ba7ab52a5d4a661e9ac99f8a33f/thumbnail_170000.jpg","/articles/6216755/Waukee-City/Dallas-County/Iowa/Residents-urge-Waukee-council-to-act-after-82-traffic-increase-on-Westgate-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216755-0ac1aa641413b3d8947d2e5689966bf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151468&Signature=K7g9S5JfIbE3epNqDzH7frzedrEXcbLd3ViuiXfR7u1mhBQirKmHBh5ZNZL1exdDEuJzn91ZwFdf~bS2QYtw0~H5-2t4Ub2FhYxpvZDCvd1iOSZY5y32-Q~WPOBK4BQADHQLvRHVxAoGONA3vFLc4XCDGdprdRIgUpA5OBNfEkVh9jsma69MMJOktkOpmG0Uqo9EIwDPHluNpoRrhcuKUphJ-S9i1Hc5QfO3ymqZAo2OXPLw5BY61jNG6-xdrvGTpfWpQKEmoZLZNduAKIvIMiLjNxWKPY3Q~SaZd3Xgu90HAINcgBqrlrfHjY2F-Cr3rO5awH4MhuKUmToV0oNk0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents asked the Waukee City Council during open forum to take action after what they described as a dramatic rise in traffic and unsafe driving on Westgate Drive following the closure of Alice's Road.

Resident Steven Ager told the council he and his neighbors have seen an “82%” increase in traffic volume on their street since November, and said the change has “turned what should be a normal residential street into a busy thoroughfare.” He said speeding and aggressive driving are now common and warned, “our street no longer feels like a safe place for kids to play.”

The concern matters because Westgate Drive borders Fox Creek Park and a nearby bike trail, and residents said pedestrian crossings and driveway access have become hazardous. “Pedestrians at crosswalks are frequently ignored,” Ager said, and he told the council the road’s wide, straight design “essentially encourages” speeding.

Resident Britney Freund described recent incidents she and her daughter observed, including drivers passing a stopped vehicle that had its flashers on to allow a parent and child to cross. “What if someone decided not to wait and just pass them and then hit me and my child?” she asked. Freund estimated “at least 30 kids” regularly play in the neighborhood front yards and said backing out of driveways now takes several minutes because of through traffic.

Speakers credited the city for installing electronic speed signs and for increased police patrols but urged the council to pursue both short-term and longer-term traffic-calming measures. Ager suggested temporary fixes such as stop signs and called out longer-term options like curb extensions, center medians or mini-roundabouts to reduce speeds passively.

Council members replied that staff are evaluating both short- and long-term responses and offered to speak with residents after the meeting. In response to Ager’s offer to help, city staff said they would continue to follow up and invited neighbors to serve as volunteer resources for future discussions.

The residents said they expect more traffic when Alice’s Road sections close for construction again next spring and asked the council not to quietly deprioritize the issue. The council did not vote on any traffic-calming measure during the meeting; the speakers asked for the council to prioritize follow-up and for staff to return with options.","Residents told the Waukee City Council during open forum that the closure of Alice's Road has turned Westgate Drive into a fast, unsafe thoroughfare, citing an 82% volume increase and calls for short- and long-term traffic calming measures.","actionData","errors"]

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