Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

January 18, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor William M. Quitmeier called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE

Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman - present

Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present

Ward 4 Alderman Gerry Richardson - present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE

ALSO PRESENT:

City Administrator Patrick Hawver

Police Chief Bill Hudson

Police Officer candidate Brian Bradley

Roger Hershey, attorney for Park University

Dr. Don Breckon, president of Park University

4^th Ward candidate Frank McCoy

Boy Scout Wayne Bush, Troop #395

MEDIA PRESENT:

Nancy Jack for Southern Platte Press

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 1855, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH KANSAS CITY AND PARK UNIVERSITY FOR CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM KANSAS CITY AND ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, FOR LAND OWNED BY PARK UNIVERSITY, LARRY & CAROL KRATZBERG, LOREN AND LINDA JORDAN, AND JAMES AND MARY BURKE; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 1855 ON FIRST READING AND PASS IT TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1855 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1842; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 1855 was posted 1/13/00.

Mayor Quitmeier asked Dr. Breckon to explain the difference between a college and a university. Park College, founded in 1875, became a university as of January 1, 2000. Dr. Breckon explained that there were many types of colleges and many types of universities. The primary difference is the quality of the faculty, the number of graduate programs, and the quality of the library services. Park College has granted masters’ degrees for a number of years, and will continue to do so as a university. This move significantly enhanced the budget for the faculty and in other areas. The conversion process probably cost more then $1,000,000. The mayor thanked Dr. Breckon and Mr. Hershey.

REVIEW OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 2000

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2000, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT

Chief Hudson introduced police officer candidate Brian Bradley, a graduate of Kansas City’s 900-hour academy, saying he would be a good addition to the department. Mayor Quitmeier asked Mr. Bradley a question about constitutional rights, which Mr. Bradley answered by saying he would not violate anyone’s constitutional rights even if he stood no chance of being discovered.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1856, EMPLOYING BRIAN BRADLEY AS A POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1856 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1856 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1843; ALDERMAN RICHARDSON SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 1856 was posted 1/13/00.

Mayor Quitmeier welcomed Officer Bradley to the staff.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT (resumed)

Chief Hudson left the meeting; the city clerk said he asked her to seek the Board’s approval to have an ordinance prepared requiring that proof of insurance be carried in vehicles. He said the law has changed, and now mandates that officers write tickets for that violation. It was agreed. Mr. Hawver said City Prosecutor Peter Schloss was working on an ordinance, and he would see to it the clerk gets a copy.

MAYOR’S REPORT

TOUR OF THE NATIONAL: The mayor took a tour of The National and said it was really moving forward – streets are everywhere. National representatives told him they would like to dispense with the gated community that was a part of their plans.

PLATTE VALLEY BANK/PINECREST: Mayor Quitmeier said he and Alderman Linda Arnold, along with Planning Committee Chairman Al McCormick, visited some Pinecrest residents Saturday to get their views on the planned construction of a bank behind their homes. There is land reserved for a road between the bank property and Pinecrest, but residents they talked with said they didn’t want it opened.

RIVERCHASE LAND AND PAT KELLY: Mayor Quitmeier and Mr. Hawver met with Mr. Kelly, who has purchased land below Riverchase. They talked about the Wall Street slide. He asked Mr. Kelly to give the City a purchase price in case they find it possible to buy the property and keep it as a wooded area.

CLAY/PLATTE TRAIL COMMITTEE: The mayor met with this committee, and reported that Parkville residents Keith Welty and John and Audra Miller are members. He praised them for their energy and enthusiasm.

The committee suggested that each community build its own trails, as the committee can’t fund the entire trail system. He noted the meeting was held in the Liberty Community Center, which is gorgeous, and heavily used for meetings, swimming, and other events.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: The mayor addressed this group and answered their questions about Parkville.

DESIGN OVERLAYS: Mayor Quitmeier and Mr. Hawver met with the city engineer about overlays, and subsequently spoke with the Missouri Municipal League’s executive director, Gary Markenson. Mr. Markenson said he didn’t know of anything that Would allow the City to do design overlays unless and until we go to home rule.

ANNEXATION AND LEVEE DISTRICT: The mayor spoke with W. K. Jenkins, who farms land in the area proposed for annexation. Recently the City went to an election and annexed part of Mr. Jenkins’ property. The proposed annexation would go further. Mr. Jenkins has informed the mayor that he will fight this annexation as well. He also said that because he and adjacent landowner Mina Dunagan have refused to pay levee charges property owners in the levee district might be disqualified from collecting flood insurance. Parkville’s downtown business properties are in the levee district, even though they get no protection from the levee. Mr. Hawver is in contact with the attorney we retained some time ago on levee matters – James Farley.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: The mayor had a complaint from a citizen that the candy canes on the utility poles "look kind of dated."

CREATING QUALITY PLACES: Mayor Quitmeier will be attending a meeting of this MARC group next week.

JAZZFEST: The Main Street Parkville Association requested a letter of support for this annual event; they are finalizing a grant application.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED THAT MAYOR QUITMEIER BE AUTHORIZED TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE MAIN STREET PARKVILLE ASSOCIATION’S SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2000 JAZZFEST; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

MISSOURI-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY RENEWAL AGREEMENT: Mr. Hawver distributed copies of this proposed renewal agreement and announced it would be considered at the first meeting in February. He asked aldermen to call him with any questions. Mr. Ferguson asked if franchise fees were the same as they have been; Mr. Hawver said yes. Basically what’s different, he said, is that cities can no longer give exclusive franchises to utility providers.

Mayor Quitmeier reported that he heard Kansas City is apparently trying to buy Water District #1. This would have a direct impact on people in the area proposed for annexation.

ANNEXATION: Mr. Hawver said information letters were mailed to people living in the area proposed for annexation; letters enclosed a map and comparative tax charts. City Clerk Barbara Lance is trying to determine current owners and current addresses for all properties in the area. He noted that Parkville’s tax rate is almost exactly 50% of Kansas City’s.

SEWER RATES: Mr. Hawver noted that his report included another explanation of sewer rates and the need for an increase. This portion of the written report from the city administrator will be filed with the original of these minutes. It is hoped an ordinance with new rates will be before the board at the second February meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ANNEXATION: Mr. Richardson said it had been covered earlier.

CHANNEL 2: Mr. Rittman said headsets used by Channel 2 operators frequently get interference. They need two new Motorola sets priced at $80 apiece. It is in their budget.

PARK COMMITTEE: Mr. Poole said there would be a meeting next Monday, the 24^th, at 7:00 p.m. He expressed concern about a washout, and asked to have someone go down and try to fix it. It is a real hazard. There was concern about a sinkhole, but Mr. Hawver said he thought it had been repaired. Mayor Quitmeier reported that Keith Welty, who is on the Clay/Platte Trails Committee, is also on the long-range planning subcommittee of the Park Committee, and is doing a great job, as is John Miller, who is also on both committees.

PLANNING: Mr. Ferguson said the next meeting is Monday, the 24^th, at 5:30 p.m., to consider the plan for Platte Valley Bank on Highway 45. Mr. Hawver said Public Works Director Jeff Rupp spoke with a bank representative that day, and the plan would be received in time to send it in advance of the meeting to all Planning Commission members. Mr. Poole asked if the bank would back up to the homes there. Mrs. Arnold said yes, but there is a ravine there, and the trees make a good buffer. Mr. Ferguson said the site is B-4; the Board of Aldermen will have to review and approve.

Mr. Friedman asked about turning into the bank off Highway 45. Mayor Quitmeier said the bank would share Don Julian’s turn lane. There was discussion about the intersection.

RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE: Mr. Friedman said the next recycling would be February 5-6. Gloria Hickman is applying for a grant to upgrade the center and update some signs – from BFI to Deffenbaugh, and from Park College to Park University.

TRAIN DEPOT: No report. Mrs. Arnold said they should have something at the next meeting.

TREE BOARD: Mayor Quitmeier attending last week’s meeting. Arbor Day will be April 29^th at 10:30 a.m. The Tree Board also has neighborhood beautification grants available to homes associations, business groups, residents. The Tree Board has a new member, who attended. The next meeting is February 8.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1857, CHANGING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF LOUELLA SMITH FROM PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST TO FULL-TIME ASSISTANT COURT ADMINISTRATOR, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1857 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1857 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1844; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 1857 was posted 1/14/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1858, RENEWING THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH MARC FOR USE OF THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1858 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1858 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1845: ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 1858 was posted 6/14/00.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-638, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-638 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RICHARDSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-638 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-638; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill A-638 was posted 6/14/00.

Mr. Ferguson asked about the insurance trust account in the amount of $17,523. Mr. Hawver said that is for workers’ compensation and liability insurance. We send the payment first and then they do an audit and make any adjustments necessary. Mr. Ferguson asked if there was any reason to send it early (payment is not due quite yet); Mr. Hawver said he would check and hold it if it would arrive before it is due.

OTHER BUSINESS

INFORMATION SIGN FOR WADDELL BRIDGE: Mr. Friedman said the sign was damaged over years by water. Jeff Rupp has been working on getting it restored. The bid is $2,500. In light of our tight budget he wanted to send out letters asking for donations to pay for the restoration. He said aldermen agreed that any solicitations or grant applications had to come before the Board, and he asked for approval to ask for donations for the bridge restoration, with the provision that any surplus funds would be put aside for painting the bridge when it’s needed.

Mr. Hawver said coincidentally he got an e-mail from someone who was walking in the park and was concerned abou Friedman said the water seepage in the original sign was a design flaw on our part. He felt strongly that all those names should be on the sign. The mayor read the e-mail Mr. Hawver received and praised Mr. Friedman for his leadership role in providing us with the bridge.

AWARDS BANQUET: Mrs. Lance announced the 9^th annual Awards Banquet would be held April 1^st at Hawthorne House.

PARK UNIVERSITY REZONING: Mr. Rittman reminded that Dr. Breckon agreed to rezone Park University land in return for the City’s work on E. 6^th Street. He didn’t want that to be forgotten, including the 300' greenway along the edge of Riss lake. Mr. Hawver said he spoke with Dr. Breckon about that last week, and expects to schedule a meeting in February to discuss rezoning and also a conditional use permit for the ball field near the water tower. It would not be within the 300' greenway. Mayor Quitmeier said we need to be very sure we don’t set the sky aglow at the ball field there and also be sure that speakers should face away from residences. Mr. Hawver said it would probably come before the Board of Aldermen in about five or six weeks.

SIDEWALK ON MILL STREET: Mr. Poole expressed appreciation for the support from other aldermen for the sidewalk on Mill Street. People in the Bluffs really appreciate it. He wondered if we could have a big fireworks display and grand opening. People are already looking forward to going downtown that way.

The mayor reminded that The National is giving $125,000 for the trail from its south area to downtown. Mr. Poole also noted that quite a few people work in Gary Worden’s building (formerly the home of Butcher Sports) on Crooked road, and he was sure they would appreciate being able to walk downtown.

Mayor Quitmeier said Gary Worden will probably come to the city for permission to put in a trail to connect the top of W. 5^th Street down to West Street on the existing right of way. It would be a natural trail with wood chips. Mr. Friedman volunteered to help with this project.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - January 21, 2000