Waukee public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission had a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. That meeting was canceled, so no agenda items will be considered or decided.

City Council

The Waukee City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to authorize several bond issuances, including up to $9,000,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal bonds, as well as smaller bond packages and the vacation of two public parcels (25-8 & 25-27). The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes license ownership updates, contract approvals, and payment estimates for various public improvement projects.

• Resolution to authorize up to $9,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal bonds
• Resolution to authorize up to $2,500,000 General Obligation bonds (ECP)
• Resolution to approve vacation and disposal of public property parcels 25-8 & 25-27
• Approval of payment estimate $54,732.46 for the Waukee Public Safety Building Project
• Approval of ownership updates for retail alcohol licenses: Casey’s Marketing Co., Aldi #36 (1030 E. Hickman Rd.), and Kum & Go (Maverik #5020, 400 Prairie Bluff Dr.)

The council approved five resolutions authorizing the vacation and sale of two city parcels and proceeding with several bond issuances. The bond authorizations cover up to $2.5 million in general obligation bonds, $9 million in urban renewal bonds, and two separate $934,570 general obligation bonds, with no property‑tax increase expected. All resolutions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved resolution to vacate and sell Parcel 25-8 & 25-27 (offer $78,600) – vote 5‑0 (Resolution #2025-491)
• Approved resolution to proceed with issuance of up to $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP) – vote 5‑0 (Resolution #2025-492)
• Approved resolution to proceed with issuance of up to $9,000,000 Urban Renewal Bonds – vote 5‑0 (Resolution #2025-493)
• Approved resolution to proceed with issuance of up to $934,570 General Obligation Bonds (GCP‑1) – vote 5‑0 (Resolution #2025-494)
• Approved resolution to proceed with issuance of up to $934,570 General Obligation Bonds (GCP‑2) – vote 5‑0 (Resolution #2025-495)
• Approved agenda – vote 5‑0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 5‑0

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting for December 9, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

City Council

The Waukee City Council work session will discuss several updates: affordable housing development, the 410 6th Street Project, funding requests from city partners for FY2027, the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan, and the Droppet program. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Affordable housing development discussion
• 410 6th Street Project update
• City partners FY2027 funding requests
• Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan update
• Droppet program discussion

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0‑1 vote. No substantive items were voted on; the session concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed 4‑0. All other agenda items were presented for discussion only.

• Agenda approval motion carried 4-0-1
• Adjournment motion carried 4-0

City Council

The Waukee City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would impose a 2% franchise fee on the gross revenues of MidAmerican Energy Company for electricity and natural gas service within city limits. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a $332,309 purchase of a 2025 International Dump Truck/Snow Plow, several utility and consulting contracts, and a rezoning of a Kwik Star parcel from A‑1 to C‑1A. Additional items include approvals for water main work, a change order for the Painted Woods West Park project, and a resolution for the Early Bid Package for the existing fire/police building renovation.

• Ordinance imposing a 2% franchise fee on MidAmerican Energy revenues (public hearing)
• Purchase of a 2025 International Dump Truck/Snow Plow for $332,309.00 (Ascendance Trucks Midwest)
• Resolution approving Conduit Purchase Agreement for University Avenue (Lumen)
• Payment Estimate No. 1 to Max Smith Construction, LLC for Little Walnut Creek Drive Water Main Improvements – $76,520.92
• Ordinance to rezone parcel at 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A‑1 to C‑1A (second reading)

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would impose a 2% franchise fee on gross revenues of MidAmerican Energy Company for electricity and natural gas service within city limits. Earlier, the agenda was approved 4‑0‑1 and the consent agenda was approved 5‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved first reading of 2% franchise fee ordinance for MidAmerican Energy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of two site plans. These decisions determine how specific land parcels are developed for business use.

• Site Plan for US Signal - Addition (390 NE Alice’s Road)
• Site Plan for The Pitch - Phase 2 (705 NW 2nd Street)

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for US Signal – Addition at 390 NE Alice’s Road, which adds 33,522 sq ft of building space and increases parking to 65 spaces. The commission also unanimously approved the site plan for The Pitch – Phase 2 at 705 NW 2nd Street, allowing 42 townhome‑style units with 153 parking spaces. All motions carried with no dissent and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved US Signal – Addition site plan (7-0)
• Approved The Pitch – Phase 2 site plan (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Park Board

The Waukee Park Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and elect officers, followed by discussions on the Independence Day Celebration B, 2026 contracts, WinterFest, and the Droppett Recycling Program.

• Approve September 11 meeting minutes
• Election of Tree Board officers
• Discussion: Independence Day Celebration B and 2026 contracts
• Discussion: WinterFest update
• Discussion: Droppett Recycling Program

The Park Board elected T. Ray as Tree Board Chairperson and appointed R. McIntosh and M. Stotz as Tree Board members. The board also approved the Independence Day Celebration band contracts for 2026, hiring Joshua Sinclair for $2,000 and The Sheet for $2,500. Agenda and September meeting minutes were approved as routine items.

• Approved election of Tree Board Chairperson T. Ray
• Approved appointment of Tree Board Member R. McIntosh
• Approved appointment of Tree Board Member M. Stotz
• Approved Independence Day band contract: Joshua Sinclair $2,000
• Approved Independence Day band contract: The Sheet $2,500
• Approved agenda for the meeting
• Approved September meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning a parcel at 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A-1 to C-1A. The body will also consider several urban renewal revenue ordinances and a new noise control chapter.

• Rezoning of 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A-1 to C-1A
• Proposed $7,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025
• Payment of $1,080,353.53 to Elder Corporation for University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 1
• Proposed 2% franchise fee on MidAmerican Energy Company gross revenues
• Termination of lease with Waukee Post 11517 VFW and Waukee Post 737 American Legion at 410 6th Street

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 169 to rezone the 8.36‑acre parcel at 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A‑1 to C‑1A. The agenda and Consent Agenda Part 1 were also approved unanimously (5‑0). No public comments were received on the rezoning proposal.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for 1926 Waukee Kwik Star (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land‑development actions. Items include a rezoning of the 1926 Waukee Kwik Star property from A‑1 (Agricultural) to C‑1A (Neighborhood Commercial). The commission will also review a revised preliminary plat for Fox Valley and final plats for Fox Valley Plat 2 and Kettlestone Lakes Plat 1. No other business is listed.

• Rezoning of 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A‑1 (Agricultural) to C‑1A (Neighborhood Commercial)
• Approval of a Revised Preliminary Plat for Fox Valley
• Approval of a Final Plat for Fox Valley Plat 2
• Approval of a Final Plat for Kettlestone Lakes Plat 1

The commission approved its agenda and the October 28 meeting minutes unanimously. It then approved a rezoning change from Agricultural (A‑1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C‑1A) for the Kwik Star site. The commission also approved a revised preliminary plat for the Fox Valley subdivision and a final plat for Fox Valley Plat 2.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1926 Waukee Kwik Star from A‑1 to C‑1A (7-0)
• Approved revised preliminary plat for Fox Valley (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Fox Valley Plat 2 (6-1)

City Council

The Waukee City Council will hold a work session on November 10, 2025. Council members will hear presentations from the Waukee Family YMCA and the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as updates on the Central Iowa Emergency Rental Assistance Study, the Central Iowa Community Land Trust, and road and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes a discussion on Alice’s Road speed, an update on e‑scooter regulations, a quarterly update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, and a review of 2026 legislative priorities.

• Presentation by Waukee Family YMCA
• Central Iowa Emergency Rental Assistance Study presentation
• Alice’s Road speed discussion
• E‑scooter regulations update
• Road and infrastructure project updates

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 3‑0‑2 vote. Later, a motion to adjourn was passed unanimously 5‑0. No other decisions were made during the work session.

• Agenda approved (3‑0‑2)
• Meeting adjourned (5‑0)

City Council

The council will vote on resolutions to annex two J. Larson Homes properties, to authorize a Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes issuance not to exceed $9,000,000, and to adopt several urban‑renewal plan amendments with accompanying revenue‑division ordinances. It will also approve contracts for three Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles totaling $154,392.60, internet service agreements, and a revised 2025 fee schedule that repeals gas‑utility fees.

• Resolution to approve annexation of Property A (J. Larson Homes, LLC)
• Resolution to approve annexation of Property B (J. Larson Homes, LLC)
• Resolution to authorize issuance of Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes up to $9,000,000
• Resolution and ordinance to adopt Amendment No. 16 to the Waukee Unified Urban Renewal Plan
• Resolution to purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for $154,392.60

The council approved a resolution to proceed with a water‑revenue capital loan not to exceed $9 million (Resolution #2025‑423) with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved annexation resolutions for two parcels owned by J. Larson Homes, LLC (80 acres and 70 acres) as Resolutions #2025‑421 and #2025‑422, each passing 5‑0. Additionally, the council adopted Amendment No. 16 to the Waukee Unified Urban Renewal Plan (Resolution #2025‑424) with a unanimous vote.

• Approved $9 million water revenue capital loan (Resolution #2025‑423) – vote 5‑0
• Approved annexation of Property A (80 acres) (Resolution #2025‑421) – vote 5‑0
• Approved annexation of Property B (70 acres) (Resolution #2025‑422) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Amendment No. 16 to the Unified Urban Renewal Plan (Resolution #2025‑424) – vote 5‑0

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several subdivision plats, a site plan, and two urban renewal proposals. Items include final and preliminary plats for Trailridge Creek, Castleton Pointe, and Williams Pointe, plus a site plan for University Woods. The commission will also review the Kettlestone Lakes District One and Kettlestone Phase 5 Commercial Urban Renewal Plans for alignment with the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of a Final Plat for Trailridge Creek Plat 1
• Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Castleton Pointe
• Approval of a Preliminary Plat and a Final Plat for Williams Pointe Plat 17
• Approval of a Site Plan for University Woods (1375 SE University Avenue)
• Review of the Proposed Kettlestone Lakes District One Urban Renewal Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Trailridge Creek Plat 1, a 60‑lot single‑family subdivision on 18.76 acres. It also approved the preliminary plat for Castleton Pointe, a mixed residential and commercial development on 230.55 acres. Additionally, the commission approved the preliminary plat, final plat and site plan for the University Woods commercial project on 4.36 acres.

• Approved final plat for Trailridge Creek Plat 1 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Castleton Pointe (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat, final plat and site plan for University Woods (6-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on disposing certain city property and on granting MidAmerican Energy a non‑exclusive natural gas franchise for 25 years. It will also consider a large number of consent‑agenda items, including contracts, change orders, and rezoning proposals. Additional actions include approving budget directives, policy revisions, and setting dates for future public hearings.

• Ordinance granting MidAmerican Energy a 25‑year non‑exclusive natural gas franchise within Waukee
• Resolution to approve disposal of real estate under Iowa Code §364.7 (2025)
• Change Order No. 18 increasing the Waukee Public Safety Building contract by $1,781.37
• Payment Estimate No. 7 to Elder Corporation for University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 1 ($545,785.33)
• Rezoning of 1926 Waukee Kwik Star property from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑1A Neighborhood Commercial (public hearing scheduled Nov 17 2025)

The council unanimously approved a resolution (Resolution #2025‑401) authorizing the disposal of real estate under Iowa Code §364.7. It also approved the first reading (title only) of Ordinance #3156, granting MidAmerican Energy Company a 25‑year natural‑gas franchise and waiving the second and third readings, moving the ordinance to final passage. Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (motion carried 5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑401 authorizing real‑estate disposal (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #3156 granting 25‑year natural‑gas franchise (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approvals for three plats and two site plans. These items include residential developments and a commercial site plan for a restaurant.

• Revised Preliminary Plat for Kettlestone Central North Phase 2
• Preliminary Plat for Giles Property Plat 1
• Final Plat for Painted Woods West Plat 6
• Site Plan for Panda Express (910 E Hickman Road)
• Site Plan for James Pointe Plat 1, Lot 27 (1675 NW Gettysburg Lane)

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission approved a final plat for the Painted Woods West Plat 6, creating 57 single‑family residential lots. It also approved a revised preliminary plat for Kettlestone Central North Phase 2, a preliminary plat for Giles Property Plat 1, and site plans for a Panda Express restaurant and a warehouse/office building. All motions passed unanimously with no recorded dissent.

• Approved revised preliminary plat for Kettlestone Central North Phase 2 (Ayes: Broderick, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel; Nays: None)
• Approved preliminary plat for Giles Property Plat 1 (Ayes: Broderick, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel; Nays: None)
• Approved final plat for Painted Woods West Plat 6 (Ayes: Broderick, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel; Nays: None)
• Approved site plan for Panda Express, 910 E Hickman Rd (Ayes: Broderick, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel; Nays: None)
• Approved site plan for James Point Plat 1, Lot 27 (Ayes: Broderick, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel; Nays: None)

City Council

The Waukee City Council work session will feature presentations and updates on several topics. Council members will review a stormwater rate study, tree ordinance amendments, and an overview of the Kettlestone Corridor development. They will also discuss road and infrastructure project updates, actions taken on the Sustainability Plan, and the FY2027 budget directives and calendar.

• Stormwater rate study
• Tree ordinance amendments
• Kettlestone Corridor development overview
• Road and infrastructure project updates
• FY2027 budget directives and calendar

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the agenda, removing item D1. Later, a motion to adjourn was passed 4‑0. No other actions were voted on during the work session.

• Approved agenda, removing item D1 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals, several retail alcohol license renewals, and a fireworks display permit. It will also vote on multiple purchase agreements and easements related to the sale of the municipal gas utility, adopt three zoning ordinance amendments, and set dates for a series of public hearings on real estate, natural gas franchise, annexations, and urban‑renewal plans.

• Approve payment of $83,610.42 to SKOL Trucking for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Improvements Project.
• Renew Class B retail alcohol license for Aldi #36 (1030 E. Hickman Road) and Class C license for Fridley Theatres (200 NE Westgate Drive).
• Authorize purchase agreements and easements for the City’s gas utility sale with DG Endeavors, Waukee Hotel, KTL Venue, John & Gail Bormann Revocable Trust, and Casey’s Marketing Company.
• Adopt zoning ordinance amendments rezoning Castleton Pointe, the Giles Property, and 15705 University.
• Set public hearing dates on Oct. 20 for natural‑gas franchise and real‑estate disposal, and Nov. 3 for annexations and multiple urban‑renewal plan amendments.

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They also approved the bill list and payroll items for October 6, 2025, totaling $2,898,150. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $2,898,150 in unpaid bills and payroll (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Waukee City Council will consider a resolution to approve the accounting and to consent to the final distribution of the Bypass Trust. This is the sole action item on the agenda. No other matters are listed for discussion.

• Resolution to approve accounting and consent to final distribution of the Bypass Trust

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0‑2 vote. It then approved Resolution #2025‑374 authorizing accounting and final distribution of the Bypass Trust funds, also by a 3‑0‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved agenda (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution #2025-374 for Bypass Trust distribution (3-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of two property plats. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings and hold an open forum.

• Revised Preliminary Plat for Kettlestone Central North Phase 2
• Preliminary Plat for Giles Property Plat 1

City Council

The Waukee City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint work session to review the Comprehensive Development Plan. This is a policy discussion meeting, not a formal vote.

• Comprehensive Development Plan review
• Joint work session with Planning & Zoning Commission

The City Council approved its agenda unanimously (5‑0). The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda unanimously (5‑0, with two members absent). Both bodies then voted to adjourn the meeting, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• City Council approved agenda (5‑0)
• Planning & Zoning Commission approved agenda (5‑0, 2 absent)
• City Council adjourned meeting (5‑0)
• Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waukee City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint work session. The body will discuss the Comprehensive Development Plan review.

• Comprehensive Development Plan review

The City Council approved its agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda by a 5‑0‑2 vote. Both bodies then adjourned the meeting by unanimous 5‑0 votes. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved City Council agenda – motion carried 5‑0
• Approved Planning & Zoning agenda – motion carried 5‑0‑2
• Adjourned City Council work session – motion carried 5‑0
• Adjourned Planning & Zoning work session – motion carried 5‑0

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a road resurfacing program, a zoning change for Castleton Pointe, and the vacation of easements at Kettlestone Central South Plat 2. The body will also consider multiple rezoning ordinances and various infrastructure payment estimates.

• FY 26-27 HMA Resurfacing Program Project plans and contract award
• Rezoning of Castleton Pointe from R-2 and R-2/PD-1 to R-2/PD-1 and R-2
• Payment of $996,591.96 for University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 1
• Payment of $450,145.15 for Painted Woods West Park Project
• Rezoning of Kettlestone Lakes Apartments from K-RR to K-MF-Stacked High

The council approved the first reading of a zoning amendment for the Castleton Pointe parcel (5‑0). It also approved a resolution to vacate a public storm sewer and utility easement (5‑0) and adopted the FY 26‑27 HMA Resurfacing Program plan (5‑0). Finally, the council awarded a $424,555 contract to InRoads, LLC for the resurfacing project (5‑0) and approved the consent agenda (5‑0).

• Approved first reading of Castleton Pointe zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Approved vacation of storm sewer and utility easements (Resolution #2025-362) (5‑0)
• Approved FY 26‑27 HMA Resurfacing Program plan (Resolution #2025-363) (5‑0)
• Awarded contract to InRoads, LLC for $424,555 (Resolution #2025-364) (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 (5‑0)

Park Board

The Waukee Park Board will consider three agenda items: approving the September 26th meeting minutes, appointing a tree, and discussing plans for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration bands and the Fall/Winter program guide highlights. The Director will also give a report before the meeting is adjourned.

• Motion: Approve the September 26th meeting minutes
• Motion: Appoint a tree
• Discussion: Independence Day Celebration bands for 2026
• Discussion: Fall/Winter program guide highlights
• Director’s report

The board approved the meeting agenda and the June 2025 meeting minutes. Both motions were made and seconded and were adopted. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion by T. Ray, seconded by M. Kaplan)
• June meeting minutes approved (motion by M. Stotz, seconded by M. Kaplan)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by T. Ray, seconded by R. McIntosh)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning motion for Castleton Pointe, changing its designation to R‑2/PD‑1. It will also vote on several plat and site‑plan approvals for projects in the Kettlestone area, including The Shops at Kettlestone North and a credit union at 2870 Grand Prairie Parkway. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as roll call, agenda approval, and open forum before adjournment.

• Rezoning of Castleton Pointe to R‑2/PD‑1
• Final Plat approval for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 9
• Site Plan approval for Kettlestone Community Choice Credit Union (2870 Grand Prairie Parkway)
• Preliminary Plat approval for Kettlestone Central South Plat 4 – Lots 1 & 2
• Site Plan approval for Kettlestone Central Retail – Lots 2 & 4 (1165 & 1160 SE Main Street)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the rezoning request for the Castleton Pointe development by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the final plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 9 and the site plan for Kettlestone Community Choice Credit Union, each by a 5‑0 vote. All motions were seconded and carried without opposition.

• Approved Castleton Pointe rezoning (5-0)
• Approved final plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 9 (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Kettlestone Community Choice Credit Union (5-0)

City Council

The Waukee City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on road projects, stormwater rates, and partnerships with local organizations. The meeting will also feature presentations on downtown improvements and the Kettlestone Corridor.

• Stormwater rate study discussion
• Downtown Improvements Project update
• Kettlestone Corridor development overview
• Westgate Drive traffic update
• Road and infrastructure project updates

The council approved the agenda, postponing item D4 until the October 13 work session (vote 4‑0‑1). A stormwater rate study was presented, and the council will receive more information at a future meeting. Council members agreed to leave the four‑way stop at NE Douglas Pkwy/NE Westgate Dr and continue monitoring traffic and safety. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda and postponed item D4 to Oct 13 (4‑0‑1)
• Agreed to keep four‑way stop at NE Douglas Pkwy/NE Westgate Dr and monitor traffic
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It gave first‑reading approval to rezoning ordinances for the Giles Property and 15705 University. It also approved the plans, specifications and cost estimate for the SE L.A. Grant Parkway & SE Esker Ridge Drive Traffic Signal Project and awarded the contract to Iowa Signal, Inc. for $235,174.21. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of Giles Property rezoning ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of 15705 University rezoning ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved resolution for traffic signal project plans and cost estimate (5‑0) (Resolution #2025‑342)
• Approved contract award to Iowa Signal, Inc. for $235,174.21 (5‑0) (Resolution #2025‑343)
• Approved consent agenda, including bill list and payroll items (5‑0)
• Approved unpaid bills totaling $381,555.39 (5‑0)
• Approved $1,709,363.28 in checks issued prior to council approval (5‑0)

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission will meet to review the 'Park Day' recap and receive updates on three specific art installations. The body will also vote to approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Update on Public Safety art Project
• Update on Spring Crest Park Playground Permanent Art Piece
• Update on Alice’s Road Round-a-bout Art
• Approval of May 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The commission approved the agenda for the May 7, 2025 meeting with five ayes and no nays. It also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting with five ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Meeting adjourned

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on two rezoning motions. These items involve changing the commercial designations for the Giles Property and 15705 University.

• Rezoning of Giles Property from C-1 and C-4 to K-RR (Kettlestone Retail Regional District)
• Rezoning of 15705 University from C-4 (Office Park Commercial District) to C-1A (Neighborhood Commercial District)

The commission approved a rezoning of the Giles Property from C-1 and C-4 to K-RR, and a rezoning of 15705 University from C-4 to C-1A. Both motions passed unanimously. The agenda, prior meeting minutes, and adjournment were also approved without opposition.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• August 12 minutes approved (4-0)
• Rezoning Giles Property to K-RR approved (4-0)
• Rezoning 15705 University to C-1A approved (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the first reading of three zoning amendment ordinances: rezoning Kettlestone Central South Plat 2, Lot 5 from K‑RC to K‑MU/PD‑1; rezoning Kettlestone Lakes Apartments from K‑RR to K‑MF‑Stacked High; and rezoning Shoeman Townhomes from A‑1 to R‑4. Each motion was introduced and seconded by council members and passed without opposition. The council also approved Consent Agenda Part 1 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved first reading of rezoning Kettlestone Central South Plat 2, Lot 5 to K‑MU/PD‑1 (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning Kettlestone Lakes Apartments to K‑MF‑Stacked High (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning Shoeman Townhomes to R‑4 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on three rezoning requests and a final plat. The body will also review a site plan for a US Bank location.

• Rezoning from K-RR to K-MF Stacked High for Kettlestone Lakes Apartments
• Rezoning from K-RC to K-MU / PD-1 for Kettlestone Central South Plat 2 – Lot 5
• Rezoning from A-1 to R-4 for Shoeman Townhomes
• Final Plat for Remington Pointe Plat 4
• Site Plan for US Bank at 300 SE Alice’s Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning from K‑RR to K‑MF‑Stacked High for the Kettlestone Lakes Apartments project. It also unanimously approved a rezoning from K‑RC to K‑MU with a Planned Development Overlay for the Kettlestone Central South Plat 2 – Lot 5 project. No decision on the Shoeman Townhomes rezoning was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved rezoning K‑RR to K‑MF‑Stacked High for Kettlestone Lakes Apartments (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning K‑RC to K‑MU / PD‑1 for Kettlestone Central South Plat 2 – Lot 5 (7‑0)
• Rezoning for Shoeman Townhomes – decision not recorded in minutes

City Council

The Waukee City Council will consider approving final plats, construction drawings, and a site plan for the Interstate Crossing project at 555 Interstate Parkway. The body will also vote on a Right-of-Way and/or Easements Purchase Agreement with 555 Interstate Partners, LLC.

• Consider approval of Interstate Crossing final plat
• Consider approval of Interstate Crossing construction drawings
• Consider approval of Interstate Crossing site plan for Lot 1
• Consider approval of Right-of-Way and/or Easements Purchase Agreement
• Work session on Kettlestone Streetscape Project and Strategic Plan

The Waukee City Council approved four resolutions related to the Interstate Crossing project, including the final plat, construction drawings, site plan for Lot 1, and a Right‑of‑Way/Easement Purchase Agreement. Each resolution passed with a 4‑0‑1 vote (four ayes, zero nays, one absent). The council also directed the Parks & Recreation Director to proceed with purchasing an electric mower for certain areas.

• Approved final plat for 10‑bay flex‑use warehouse (Resolution #2025-310) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved construction drawings (Resolution #2025-311) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved site plan for Lot 1 of Interstate Crossing (Resolution #2025-312) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved Right‑of‑Way and easement purchase agreement with 555 Interstate Partners, LLC (Resolution #2025-313) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Directed purchase of an electric mower for Parks maintenance (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council approved the plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the NW 6th Street Culvert and the Waco Place Widening projects, each with a 5‑0 vote. It then awarded the culvert contract to Holzworth Construction for $630,797.60 and the widening contract to Caliber Concrete for $202,170.14, also by 5‑0 votes. The consent agenda and meeting agenda were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved plans for NW 6th St Culvert project (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-292)
• Awarded NW 6th St Culvert contract to Holzworth Construction, $630,797.60 (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-293)
• Approved plans for Waco Place Widening project (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-294)
• Awarded Waco Place Widening contract to Caliber Concrete, $202,170.14 (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-295)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for the Kettlestone Central – Social project at 2105 Grand Prairie Parkway. It also approved the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Kettlestone Central Townhomes Plat 2. Additionally, the commission approved the final plat for the Painted Woods Spectrum commercial development north of I‑80. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Kettlestone Central – Social (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Kettlestone Central South Plat 3 (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Kettlestone Central – Social (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Kettlestone Central Townhomes Plat 2 (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Kettlestone Central Townhomes Plat 2 (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Kettlestone Central Townhomes Plat 2 (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. They also approved Consent Agenda Part 1 with a 5‑0 vote. No public hearings, presentations, or other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved a temporary use permit for a Holmes Murphy employee event at 2727 Grand Prairie Parkway and a permit for the Lutheran Church of Hope vacation bible school at 305 NE Dartmoor Drive. Both resolutions (2025-279 and 2025-280) passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4‑0‑1)
• Approved temporary use permit for Holmes Murphy event (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-279)
• Approved temporary use permit for Lutheran Church of Hope vacation bible school (5‑0) (Resolution #2025-280)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 24 minutes. It then approved a revised building‑elevation site plan for Lot 2 of the Waukee Towne Center. The commission also approved the full site plan for Waukee Towne Center Phase 2 and the preliminary plat for The South 60 subdivision. No decision was recorded for the Kettlestone Lakes preliminary plats.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved June 24 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved revised site plan for Lot 2, Waukee Towne Center Plat 2 (5‑0)
• Approved site plan for Waukee Towne Center Phase 2 (5‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The South 60 (5‑0)

City Council

The Waukee City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The council then approved the consent agenda, also by a 5‑0 vote, which included approval of unpaid bills totaling $2,582,017.77 and payroll checks totaling $4,664,809.62. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved unpaid bills totaling $2,582,017.77 (included in consent agenda)
• Approved payroll checks totaling $4,664,809.62 (included in consent agenda)

Park Board

The board, with six members present and three absent, approved the meeting agenda after a motion by T. Ray was seconded by M. Stotz. The minutes from the April meeting were approved after a motion by T. Ward was seconded by L. Murray. The board discussed plans for the Independence Day celebration and city water‑conservation measures, and the director reported progress on several park projects. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. after a motion by T. Ward was seconded by M. Stotz.

• Agenda approved (motion by T. Ray, seconded by M. Stotz)
• April meeting minutes approved (motion by T. Ward, seconded by L. Murray)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (motion by T. Ward, seconded by M. Stotz)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved three Apple Inc. site plans for Project Morgan and three related plans for the Waukee HeadStart facility. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote. No objections were recorded.

• Approved Apple Inc. Project Morgan site plan for parking addition (2995 W Hickman Rd) (5-0)
• Approved Apple Inc. Project Morgan campus enhancements site plan (laydown structure, storm shelter, fencing) (2995 W Hickman Rd) (5-0)
• Approved Apple Inc. Project Morgan logistics building site plan (2995 W Hickman Rd) (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Waukee HeadStart (425 Ashworth Drive) (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Waukee HeadStart (425 Ashworth Drive) (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Waukee HeadStart (425 Ashworth Drive) (5-0)

City Council

The council corrected a bid‑opening date error and took the first reading of two zoning amendment ordinances. It also approved plans and awarded contracts for the Little Walnut Creek Drive and Warrior Lane water main projects, costing $485,008 and $161,641 respectively. All actions passed with unanimous votes among present members.

• Approved resolution correcting bid opening date error (Resolution #2025-220) – vote 3‑0‑2
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending association identification signs (Chapter 167) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved first reading of ordinance re‑adopting the Official Zoning Map (Chapter 169) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved plans and cost estimate for Little Walnut Creek Drive Water Main Improvements (Resolution #2025-221) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved contract award to Max Smith Construction for Little Walnut Creek Drive project, $485,008 (Resolution #2025-222) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved plans and cost estimate for Warrior Lane Roundabout Water Main Connection (Resolution #2025-223) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved contract award to Max Smith Construction for Warrior Lane project, $161,641 (Resolution #2025-224) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1 – vote 4‑0‑1

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an extension of the site‑plan for New Horizon Academy, adopted a new ordinance changing signage rules for commercial and industrial association signs, and approved an amendment to the Official Zoning Map reflecting 17 rezoning changes. All three actions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved its agenda and prior minutes, and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda for June 10, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved extension of site‑plan approval for New Horizon Academy, 905 NW Douglas Parkway (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 167.13 to allow tenant signage on association signs, limited to 70% of 60 sq ft (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 169.02 (Official Zoning Map) reflecting 17 rezoning changes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0). The council directed staff to investigate a $50,000 contribution, to be paid over three years, for the Ride the Thin Blue Line memorial project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate $50,000 contribution for Ride the Thin Blue Line memorial (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The consent agenda was also approved by the same vote count. A bill list and payroll totaling $1,678,804.80 were presented for approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (4-0-1)
• Consent agenda approved (4-0-1)
• Bill list and payroll totaling $1,678,804.80 presented for approval

City Council

On May 30, 2025, the Waukee City Council met for a work session on goal setting and strategic planning for FY2026. Mayor Courtney Clarke led the discussion, and council members selected their top and high‑priority goals. No formal approvals, votes, or other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The council met in a work session to review the FY2025 performance report and discuss the status of the current strategic plan. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and focused on goal setting for FY2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the May 13 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the site plan for Casey’s #4658 at 3090 Grand Prairie Parkway, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• May 13, 2025 minutes approved (4-0)
• Site plan for Casey’s #4658 approved (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved a resolution adopting the FY 2025 budget amendment (Resolution #2025-204) with a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda, including the bill list and payroll items, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment resolution #2025-204 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Part 1, including bill list and payroll (5-0)

City Council

The May 14, 2025 work session was held at Waukee City Hall with five council members present and the mayor absent. Council members and staff reviewed the process for updating the city's comprehensive development plan and discussed potential focus areas such as conservation, diverse housing, recreation facilities, infrastructure, and ADA compliance. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded during the meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes, each with unanimous support. No other decisions or approvals were made. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

City Council

The council voted 4‑0‑1 to approve the meeting agenda. After discussion of updates and presentations, the council adjourned the work session by a 4‑0 vote. No substantive policy, funding, or project decisions were made.

• Agenda approval motion carried 4‑0‑1
• Adjournment motion carried 4‑0

Public Art Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda with unanimous support and approved the April 2, 2025 minutes, also unanimously. Commissioners reported that the wind‑turbine benches installed two weeks earlier have received a strong positive reaction, a site visit for Park Day is scheduled for next week, and the Spring Crest project needs more time to budget construction costs before a request for proposals. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (ayes: Mallgren, Giudicessi, Christensen; nays: none)
• April 2, 2025 minutes approved (ayes: Giudicessi, Mallgren, Christensen; nays: none)
• Meeting adjourned (motion moved by Murray, seconded by Christensen)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which covered $895,901.12 in unpaid bills and $1,622,763.53 in checks and payroll, also by a 5‑0 vote. Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including unpaid bills and payroll totals (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Iowa Ortho Waukee. It also approved the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for the Alder Point Retail development. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote and no opposition.

• Approved Site Plan for Iowa Ortho Waukee (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Alder Point Retail (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Alder Point Plat 2 (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Alder Point Retail (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the FY2026 city budget, the Capital Improvement Program for FY2026‑2030, and a resolution to issue debt for project reimbursements. All three resolutions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget resolution (5-0) (Resolution #2025-170)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program resolution (5-0) (Resolution #2025-171)
• Approved debt issuance resolution under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 (5-0) (Resolution #2025-172)

Park Board

The board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by T. Ray and a second by L. Murray. A motion by C. Backstrom, seconded by M. Stotz, approved the February meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions and status reports.

• Approved agenda (motion by T. Ray, seconded by L. Murray)
• Approved February meeting minutes (motion by C. Backstrom, seconded by M. Stotz)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for Remington Pointe Phase 2, with five commissioners in favor and one recused. The commission also approved the preliminary plat for Hope Springs, with all six commissioners voting in favor. Both approvals move the proposed residential, townhome, and commercial developments forward.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Remington Pointe Phase 2 (5‑0, 1 recusal)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Hope Springs (6‑0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (5-0 each). It then approved the first reading of a zoning amendment to reclassify the I-80 West Industrial parcel from A‑1 and C‑1 to M‑1, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for I-80 West Industrial (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote and later adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded beyond these procedural motions.

• Agenda approval motion carried 5‑0
• Adjournment motion carried 5‑0

Public Art Advisory Commission

The commission approved the April 4 agenda and the February 26 meeting minutes, each with all votes in favor. The City Council workshop presentation was rescheduled to May 12, 2025. The next commission meeting was set for May 7, 2025, and the session was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (4-0 ayes, 0 nays)
• Rescheduled City Council workshop presentation to May 12, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for May 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Adjourned the meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the March 11 meeting minutes. It voted to rezone a 1.95‑acre property near Interstate Parkway and Ute Avenue from agricultural and commercial districts to an M‑1 Light Industrial district. The commission also approved the preliminary plat, final plat and site plan for the Commonwealth Place townhome development, and approved a revised site plan for the Kettlestone Central gymnasium. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved rezoning to M-1 Light Industrial (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Commonwealth Place (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Commonwealth Place (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Commonwealth Place (6-0)
• Approved revised site plan for Kettlestone Central Gymnasium (6-0)