Newsletter Spring 2002

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NEW WAUKEE MAYOR City of Waukee Taps Former Community Development Board Member as Its New Mayor

SPRING 2002 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

He has also given thought to whom he will appoint to various committees in the city.

Special Interest Articles: • Waukee’s New City Library • Waukee Conducts Community Survey

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Mayor Mark Leslie 3

Waukee Receives Transportation Funding 3 $ 21 million School Bond Approved

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Residential Growth Remains Strong

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Waukee Enters Into Agreement with Schools To Develop Park 6

Mark Leslie, who was elected mayor in November, said he is excited about his upcoming term as mayor. Leslie stated his first priority would be to get better acquainted with the City’s budget. Leslie said he has been meeting with city staff, department heads and local organizations to help him prepare to serve as mayor.

Beginning in the spring, Leslie said he would like to start neighborhood town meetings. Leslie said he and council members would meet with citizens in their neighborhoods. "We can sit down in a casual atmosphere and discuss the matters that are important in their lives," Leslie said. Leslie stated, as mayor, he will likely spend half of his time governing the city and

"I am going to spend a good part of my time marketing the city," Leslie said. He said the city needs to play up its strengths in neighboring communities and throughout Iowa. "Obviously, our school district is one of the best in the Midwest," Leslie said. Leslie said people are seeking to live and work in communities that have superior schools, safe and clean streets, and recreational opportunities. "There's no doubt this is an exciting time for Waukee," Leslie said.

Waukee YMCA Officially Opens Its Doors

New Developments:

The development of the facility in Waukee was made possible through a partnership with the Waukee School District.

DMACC’s New High-tech Facility 4 HickoryTech Completes Fiber Optic Network 5 Waukee Awarded RISE Funding 5 Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Complex

"Come January, I want to hit the ground running," Leslie said.

half of the time acting as an ambassador for the city.

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“The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is very excited about being a part of Waukee,” said program director Kim Stewart. th

On June 12 , 2001, the Waukee YMCA held its Grand Opening ceremony.

and office space. Kim Stewart stated that Waukee is growing so fast, she anticipates the second phase of the facility occurring much sooner than was anticipated.

The facility includes a 25 yard, four-lap lane, family friendly pool. The pool has Source: Dallas County News a shallow area for toddlers, and a slide bay for children. The facility also includes a fitness center, locker rooms, nursery, aerobic rooms, multi-purpose space, social/teen center


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