Waukee Continues Development at a Record Pace in 2003 Most residential permits issued in City’s history FALL/WINTER 2003-04 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3
Special Interest Articles: Waukee Development Sets Record in 2003............... 1 Special Census Planned For Waukee ........................... 1 School District Continues Rapid Growth ......................... 3 Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition ............................ 5
While the nation’s economy experienced modest growth throughout 2003, the City of Waukee issued more building permits than in any other period in the City’s history. "It has been a fantastic year for new construction in the community," said City Administrator Mark Arentsen. "We have had very strong residential development…which is beginning to translate into strong ly mi pt Fa le em commercial development.” Ex ing S
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New Developments:
Painted Woods New Waukee Subdivision..............2
Community Development Member Spotlight ..................4 REMAX West Realty to build office building................4
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Jody T. Gunderson, Waukee Community Development Director, said “I remain even more optimistic about development for 2004…there has been more land acquisitions by real estate developers in recent months than in any other period in the City’s history.” Gunderson believes that as the national economy continues to improve, businesses will move their conceptual projects from the conference room to the construction site. "Waukee is poised for another record year in 2004."
Voters Choose Stanton and Mertz ..............................2
Waukee's Safety Rating Improves ...............................3
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Waukee to Conduct Special Census Estimates have City's growth increasing by 50% since 2000 census Based upon preliminary estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau and the City's Planning Department, the City of Waukee has been growing at an annual rate of about 13 percent from 2000 to 2004. Waukee's Director of Planning, Chad Weaver, said that getting a more exact measurement for the City's population will assist the City with its efforts to seek funding and development opportunities.
"Waukee's city staff has been working with staff from other metro area communities to coordinate census efforts and potentially save money on the overall cost of a special census," said Weaver. At least a half dozen other communities are planning a special census in 2004 or 2005. Based upon recent growth and record permit applications, Waukee’s 2004 special census population could exceed 8,000.