Waukee meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Waukee Council awards $3.475M streetscape contract; work session hears traffic study

The Waukee City Council awarded a $3,475,000 contract for the Grand Prairie Parkway Streetscape Phase 1 project at its Aug. 3 meeting, the most consequential action taken in the past two weeks. The council also approved a consent agenda including $2,937,433.31 in bills and payroll, and advanced several ordinances. All votes were 3-0 or 4-0, with two council members absent.

City Council awards streetscape contract

The council voted 3-0 to award the streetscape contract to Concrete Connection, LLC, rejecting bid alternates. The project covers Phase 1 of the Grand Prairie Parkway streetscape.

In other action, the council approved the consent agenda (3-0), which included bills, payroll, and multiple contracts. It also approved:

• First reading of an ordinance dividing revenues for the North Waukee Residential Urban Renewal Area (3-0)
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 135 on playing in streets (3-0)
• Second reading of an ordinance amending dog park regulations (3-0)
• Final reading of a rezoning for The Wren property (4-0)
• A resolution authorizing an STBG funding application for Ute Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (3-0)
• A resolution ordering construction of the 2026-2027 ADA Sidewalk Improvements Project (3-0)

Work session hears presentations, no votes

At an Aug. 10 work session, the council took no formal votes. Presentations were given by HIRTA and the Chamber of Commerce, and staff reviewed the Ute Avenue Corridor Traffic Study, a MidAmerican Energy pole agreement, and construction updates. The council agreed to revisit hosting RAGBRAI if the route goes through central Iowa.

Other recent meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission met Aug. 11 with an agenda of 19 plats and site plans, including a Walmart Supercenter at 1165 E. Hickman Road, a Discount Tire at 215 W Hickman Road, and several residential developments. Minutes have not been published.

The Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees also met Aug. 11, with agenda items including approval of invoices and the 2027 holiday/closure schedule. Minutes are not yet available.

The Board of Adjustment met Aug. 13 to consider a fence variance at 2593 W Hickman Road and to reconsider three variance requests at 1855 SE Greentree Drive. No decisions have been published.

Coming up

The City Council meets Aug. 17. The agenda includes a public hearing and resolution on disposal of real estate per Iowa Code 364.7, a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 135 on playing in streets, a third reading of an ordinance amending park regulations for dog parks, and a resolution approving the site plan for the Walmart Supercenter at 1165 E. Hickman Road. The council will also consider payment estimates totaling over $5 million for various construction projects.

Waukee council advances The Wren zoning change; dump truck purchase and alcohol licenses on tap for July 20

Council approves first reading for The Wren development

The Waukee City Council voted 5-0 on July 6 to approve the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for a project called The Wren. The change rezones the property from K-MF-SM to K-MF-SM/PD-1, which permits four-story buildings instead of three and allows the developer to pay a fee in place of dedicating parkland. The council approved the rezoning 5-0 on the same vote.

The project is described in the meeting summary as an active adult housing development that will increase local building density and modify parkland requirements.

The council also approved its consent agenda 5-0, covering $3,056,908.35 in unpaid bills and recent payroll.

Council work session covers emergency management and tax legislation

On July 13, the council held a work session on emergency response roles and property tax legislation. The discussion included an analysis of SF 2472 impacts on revenue and a technology master plan update. The council approved the meeting agenda 5-0 and adjourned 5-0. No other actions were recorded.

Library Board and Planning & Zoning Commission met July 14

The Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees met July 14 to approve previous meeting minutes and invoices, appoint officers and committees, and receive Budget, Director, and Foundation reports. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met the same evening to consider land development items, including a final plat for Autumn Valley West Plat 2, preliminary and final plats for Waukee Towne Center Plat 7, and a site plan for Lot 1, Waukee Towne Center Plat 7 at 500 SE Alice's Road. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up: July 20 City Council meeting

The City Council is scheduled to meet July 20 with several items on the agenda:

• A consent agenda item to purchase a 2027 International 4x2 dump truck chassis for $121,485.00 for Public Works.
• A 12-month Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip, Inc. d/b/a Kwik Star 1756 at 3215 Ute Avenue.
• A temporary street-closure permit for SE Willowbrook Drive on Aug. 8, 2026, with a rain date of Aug. 15.
• An ordinance to amend Chapter 169 Zoning Ordinance, rezoning The Wren property to K-MF-SM/PD-1 — the next reading of the item the council advanced on July 6.
• Payment Estimate No. 6 (Combined) for the Waukee Existing Public Safety Building Renovation Project for $755,235.91.
• A mayoral appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board.
• Additional ordinance readings covering dogs and personal transportation devices, plus license renewals and other contracts and payment estimates for city projects.

These items are listed on the upcoming agenda and have not yet been voted on.

Waukee council advances The Wren zoning change; Board of Adjustment weighs three variances

The Waukee City Council approved the first reading of a zoning amendment for The Wren development on July 6, 2026, rezoning the property to allow four-story buildings and a parkland fee in lieu of dedicating parkland. The 5-0 vote advances an active adult housing project that would increase local building density and modify parkland requirements.

City Council: The Wren zoning and consent agenda

Council members voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for The Wren, changing the property's classification from K-MF-SM to K-MF-SM/PD-1. The new designation permits four-story buildings instead of three and allows the developer to pay a fee in place of dedicating parkland.

Council also approved the consent agenda 5-0, covering $3,056,908.35 in unpaid bills and recent payroll.

City Council community tour

On June 29, the Council held a work session consisting of a tour of local sites. No formal votes or legislative decisions were scheduled. Stops included the Public Safety Building/Fire Station No. 91, Kettlestone Central, Waukee Towne Center, and the 10th Street Extension at University Avenue. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Adjustment: three variances at 1855 SE Greentree Drive

The Board of Adjustment met July 1 to consider three variance applications for a property at 1855 SE Greentree Drive. The requests seek exceptions to fence height and setback rules for a corner lot, and to allow an accessory building in a front yard. Specifically: a variance to allow a fence taller than 4 feet within the 15-foot secondary front yard setback (Section 165.15(4)); a variance to permit an accessory building in a front yard (Section 165.06(2)A); and a variance to allow an accessory building within a front yard setback on a corner lot (Section 165.06(3)B). Minutes have not yet been published.

Public Art Advisory Commission

On June 30, the commission discussed several ongoing art initiatives, including the Alice's Road roundabout art, Spring Crest Park art, a public safety art update, and a project for the city's sesquicentennial. Members also discussed participation in the Waukee Arts Festival and considered approval of prior meeting minutes. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — City Council work session:** Discussion of emergency management plans for major events, a property tax legislation overview, the 2026 legislative report, and a technology master plan update and governance.
• **July 14 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Review of a final plat for Autumn Valley West Plat 2; preliminary and final plats for Waukee Towne Center Plat 7; and a site plan for Lot 1, Waukee Towne Center Plat 7 at 500 SE Alice's Road.
• **July 14 — Library Board of Trustees:** Approval of June 9 minutes and invoices, appointment of officers and committees, and budget, director, and foundation reports.

Waukee roundup: Sugar Creek Landing rezoning heads to final vote; recent meetings await minutes

The Waukee City Council is set to give final approval Monday, July 6, to rezone 68 acres from agricultural to residential for Sugar Creek Landing, the most consequential land-use item on this week's agenda. Minutes from four recent meetings — Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council, Public Art Advisory Commission, and Board of Adjustment — have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed.

Planning & Zoning Commission (June 23)

The commission's agenda included votes on five items:

• Rezoning for "The Wren" to K-MF-Stacked Med / PD-1
• Site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion at 1025 SE Tallgrass Lane
• Final plat for The Crossing at Alice's Road Plat 6
• Site plan for Hy-Vee Waukee Expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road
• Preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11

An open forum for public comment was also scheduled. Minutes have not been published.

City Council (June 29)

The council held a work session consisting of a tour of four sites:

• Public Safety Building/Fire Station No. 91
• Kettlestone Central
• Waukee Towne Center
• 10th Street Extension at University Avenue

No formal votes or legislative decisions were scheduled. Minutes have not been published.

Public Art Advisory Commission (June 30)

The commission was scheduled to discuss several art initiatives:

• Alice's Road roundabout art update
• Spring Crest Park art update
• Public Safety art update
• Sesquicentennial art project
• Waukee Arts Festival participation

Approval of prior meeting minutes was also on the agenda. Minutes from this session have not been published.

Board of Adjustment (July 1)

The board was scheduled to consider three variance applications for a property at 1855 SE Greentree Drive:

• Variance to allow a fence taller than 4 feet within the 15-foot secondary front yard setback (Section 165.15(4))
• Variance to permit an accessory building in a front yard (Section 165.06(2)A)
• Variance to allow an accessory building within a front yard setback on a corner lot (Section 165.06(3)B)

Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 6: The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to K-MF-SM/PD-1. It will also take up the third reading to rezone 68 acres from A-1 agricultural to R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 residential for Sugar Creek Landing. Other items include a second reading to rename Chapter 76 to Personal Transportation Device Regulations, a resolution to approve the site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion, and approval of FY2027 funding agreements for community services (dollar amounts not specified).

Waukee government roundup: Development talks, art projects advance; Council set for key rezoning vote

In the past two weeks, Waukee’s appointed and elected bodies convened for a series of work sessions, discussions, and agenda-setting meetings, though no formal decisions were published. The most consequential item on the immediate horizon comes July 6, when the City Council is poised to give final approval to rezoning 68 acres for the Sugar Creek Landing residential development.

Planning & Zoning Commission (June 23)

The commission’s agenda featured several development-related votes, but minutes from the meeting have not yet been released. Items before the board included a site plan for a Hy-Vee expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road, a rezoning to K-MF-Stacked Med / PD-1 for “The Wren,” a site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion at 1025 SE Tallgrass Lane, a final plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 6, and a preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11. Public comment was accepted during an open forum.

City Council work session (June 29)

Council members held a work session structured as a tour of local sites. Stops included the Public Safety Building/Fire Station No. 91, Kettlestone Central, Waukee Towne Center, and the 10th Street Extension at University Avenue. No legislative action was taken.

Public Art Advisory Commission (June 30)

Commissioners discussed several ongoing and proposed art initiatives. Topics included updates on the Alice’s Road roundabout art, Spring Crest Park art, and public safety art. Members also considered participation in the Waukee Arts Festival and a project tied to the city’s upcoming sesquicentennial. Prior meeting minutes were on the agenda for approval.

Board of Adjustment (July 1)

The board’s agenda contained three variance requests for a property at 1855 SE Greentree Drive. The applicants sought exceptions to allow a fence taller than 4 feet within a secondary front yard setback, to permit an accessory building in a front yard, and to place that accessory building within a front yard setback on a corner lot. As minutes are not yet published, outcomes remain unknown.

Coming up

The Waukee City Council meets July 6 at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to K-MF-SM/PD-1. A third and final reading would rezone Sugar Creek Landing from A-1 agricultural to R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 residential—a 68-acre conversion. Council members will also consider renaming Chapter 76 to “Personal Transportation Device Regulations,” a resolution approving the site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion, and funding agreements for community services in FY2027, though dollar amounts were not specified. Residents who wish to comment or observe are encouraged to attend.