Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 15, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

  Mayor William M. Quitmeier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

  ROLL CALL

  Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

  Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE

  Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - present

  Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman - present

  Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present

  Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold - present

  Ward 4 Alderman Gerry Richardson - present

  Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - present

  ALSO PRESENT

  City Administrator Patrick Hawver

  Police Chief Bill Hudson

  Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp

  Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank

  Boy Scouts Nick Loughran, Taylor Holt, Sean Loughran, and Jeff Wulff

  And Troop #395 leaders

  Dave Williams

  Tom Hutsler

MEDIA PRESENT

Nancy Jack for Southern Platte Press

  Marte Zirschky for Platte Dispatch

  Ed Gault and Paul Giarratana for Channel 2

 

  INTRODUCTION OF BOY SCOUTS

Mayor Quitmeier asked the scouts to introduce themselves. They identified themselves as members of Troop #395, and said they were all working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badges. The mayor welcomed them and explained the system of government in a 4th-class city in Missouri.

 

PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF GRIGSBY PROPERTY

City Clerk Barbara Lance reported that Bill and Fran Grigsby had to attend their granddaughter=s recital that night, or they would have been present. They plan to attend when the ordinance annexing their property is read for the final time March 7th.

Mayor Quitmeier asked the following questions of the city clerk:

Q: What date was the petition for voluntary annexation of the property of Bill and Fran Grigsby, Lot 1, Grigsby Estates, filed?

A: January 31, 2000.

Q: Did all owners of property sign petition?

A: Yes.

Q: Where is area proposed for annexation?

A: West of the Bluffs subdivision and immediately east and adjoining River Hills Estates.

Q: Has it been at least 14 days and not more than 60 days since petition was received?

A: Yes.

Q: In what newspaper did the Notice of Public Hearing appear, and has it been at least seven days since publication?

A: Platte Sun-Gazette in the February 2nd issue, and that was more than seven days ago.

Mayor Quitmeier asked the following question of the city administrator:

Q: Can the City provide all normal municipal services to this property?

A: Yes. However, in the matter of sewer service, our Municipal Code allows the use of septic systems if the public sewer line is not available to the property. The Grigsby's property is more than 100' from the nearest sewer line, and they recently installed a new septic sewer system approved by the Platte County Health Department. Staff has therefore prepared the annexation ordinance to exempt this property from the sewer system.

Water service will be provided by Missouri American Water Company, as it is throughout the City of Parkville..

Mayor Quitmeier asked the following question of the police chief:

Q: Can the City provide police protection to this property?

A: Yes.

The mayor asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed annexation. No-one did.

REVIEW OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1,2000

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1 MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

MAYOR'S REPORT

RETIREMENT HOME REPRESENTATIVE: The mayor said he, Mr. Hawver, and resident Gary Smith met with Steve Cohen, who represents a group wishing to establish a retirement home in Parkville. The home would consist of apartments for upper-income residents. Mr. Hawver added that he had an e-mail message from Mr. Cohen saying he will be getting back to them.

PARKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET PARKVILLE ASSOCIATION: Mayor Quitmeier said he had been meeting informally with several people to talk about services provided by these entities and whether their efforts might be combined. Those attending these meetings have included Tim Rice, Farmers Exchange Bank president and also president of Parkville Community Development Corporation; Linda Arnold, Main Street Parkville Association executive director and alderman; Deborah Butcher, Chamber of Commerce president and Board member of Main Street Parkville Association; Pat Hawver, city administrator; Cynthia Rice, Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce director and former City Hall receptionist; Jim Brooks, former chairman of the Main Street Parkville Association Board of Directors; and Barbara Lance, Board member of the Chamber.

ANNEXATION TO WEST AND NORTH OF CITY: The mayor said he, Mr. Hawver, Chief Hudson, and Mrs. Lance had an informal meeting last Tuesday evening with residents and property owners in the area west and north of the city proposed for annexation. The meeting was really interesting, with lots of questions and comments. It lasted almost three hours. He asked those attending to picture that area in 2040, and said it would probably not remain unincorporated, noting there are no big areas in Jackson or Johnson Counties which have remained unincorporated.

Mr. Atkinson asked if Kansas City=s interest in annexing that property was discussed, and the mayor said a newspaper clipping quoting KC Councilman Ed Ford=s desire to enforce the annexation agreement Kansas City and Parkville entered into in the 1970's was enclosed in information packets sent to some area residents. Property owner Rich Kopp said Parkville awakened the sleeping giant, but Mr. Hawver told them the giant had not been sleeping B there were signs Kansas City was moving toward annexation. Because Parkville adopted its Resolution of Intent to annex last year, Kansas City was barred from attempting to annex that same property until Parkville=s attempt succeeds or fails. If it fails, Parkville cannot move to annex this land for two years (although it could accept voluntary annexations in that period). Kansas City can adopt a Resolution of Intent immediately upon the failure of Parkville=s attempt to annex.

There was discussion of Parkville=s ability to furnish services to the area under discussion, Mayor Quitmeier said, and we have to show our own people that we can. We need to bring in the commercial area so the annexation will be cost-neutral. He said he hoped they were unified as a board.

The mayor recounted the story of the city of Liberty, which enclosed within its borders everything to I-35, and then Kansas City came in and annexed I-35 and collected the taxes from the commercial area there. Subsequently they enticed Wal-Mart, which was within the city limits of Liberty, to move to the I-35 corridor, so those taxes went to Kansas City. Councilman Ford has made reference to the potential of the 435 corridor, which encompasses the NASCAR racetrack and KCI Airport, and feels that Kansas City is entitled to benefit from the commercialization of that area because they stood the expense of establishing the airport.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COMPENSATION OF NATURE SANCTUARY DIRECTOR: Mr. Hawver asked aldermen to consider increasing the hourly contract fee paid to Jim Reed, director of the Nature Sanctuary. He started in 1995 at an hourly compensation of $7.50. It has never been increased. He suggested increasing it to $8.00.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION TO JIM REED TO $8.00 PER HOUR; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

WILD DOGS: The Police Department purchased a tranquilizer gun to use on the wild dogs which live up by Riss Lake. The chief said they live on the other side of Klamm Road and chase small wild animals into Riss Lake and kill them. Platte County sheriff=s deputies have been a big help to them in this ongoing fight to control the dogs, which are fairly good-sized and have been living up there for almost a year. In response to a question from Mrs. Arnold, Chief Hudson said they do not kill the dogs, just tranquilize them so they can catch them and put them in the animal shelter. Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter will see if they can be tamed. Mr. Hawver added that the Platte County Health Department has also assisted us in this matter.

SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE: Mr. Hawver said the successful bid was under our estimate for the job. An ordinance was ready that night, and attached to it was a recap of all the bids. He said Mr. Rupp worked really hard on this project.

RECYCLING GRANT: The recycling program received a grant of $3,300 from Platte County to help us operate this year.

ANNEXATION: Mr. Hawver said late that afternoon he and Mrs. Lance discovered there were ten properties which are part of an existing subdivision, Thousand Oaks, in the area proposed for annexation. The map the committee was using was evidently a couple of years old and did not show any development in that area; it was never the City=s intention to include established subdivisions. Checking with City Attorney Jack Campbell he found we could subtract those ten properties from the legal description, and announce the reduction at the public hearing March 14th. He distributed a map showing the area to be deleted, and said he needed a resolution from the Board of Aldermen to make the change.

Mr. Atkinson asked if the change would affect the 15% compliance figure. Mr. Hawver said it would have no effect.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION INTO PARKVILLE; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Letters would go to the affected property owners the next day.

NEW EMPLOYEES: Mr. Hawver said there were ordinances ready to hire a part-time receptionist, Andrea Briones, to replace Louella Smith, who moved to a full-time position with the court, and Jake Hemmerling, to replace Lyndel Rawlings on the crew.

PARK SHELTER FEES: At Mr. Hawver=s request, Mr. Rupp explained that the fees were basically the same as those now in effect, except that groups of over 100 people would pay higher fees, and groups of 250 or more would have to come to the Board with the request and with a parking plan. If the Board approves one of these special requests, it will set the fee based on the information provided by the applicant. Extra park income will enable them to do twice as much maintenance on the weekends when use is heavy, especially during the periods between reserved uses. They want to have the shelters cleaned up between one picnic and the next. Park expenses will continue to exceed income, and the summary of expenses and income is attached. The mayor agreed that was a good idea, and noted he had seen trash barrels overflowing after a picnic. He said if we=re going to offer the shelters for public use, we should do it Afirst-class,@ and we can do that with the help of those using them.

TORNADO SIREN DOWNTOWN: Mayor Quitmeier brought up the subject of the tornado siren. Mr. Hawver and the mayor have been working on costs. Mr. Hawver said he got a quote for a siren at $12,806. That=s if someone else purchases and installs the pole; if not, the cost is over $17,000. They would need to review the location of the pole. At first it seemed an ideal place was atop the old sewer plant, but the siren goes around in a circle, so in that location it would point away from the population 50% of the time. Mayor Quitmeier suggested placing it on top of City Hall. Mr. Hawver noted that the placement of the siren must follow regulations to avoid hearing loss, and said staff will go to various locations to determine how effective the current siren is when tested on the first Monday of the month. It=s not designed to be heard indoors. This project did not make the capital improvements plan, but the cost could be considered in emergency funds.

Mayor Quitmeier asked the chief what the police would do in case of emergency. Chief Hudson said they would drive up and down the streets with their sirens on.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT

ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH PLATTE COUNTY SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT FOR MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCE. This year the County wants a resolution or an ordinance signed by the mayor. This effort is funded by the State and the Sheriff=s Department. The only input we=d have is if we wanted to put somebody with them to work a drug case in Parkville.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

THERMAL IMAGING UNIT: The department got final approval from the Office of National Drug Council Policy that, as part of their program, we=re going to get a thermal imager to test. If we=d had this unit when Stone Canyon Pizza was robbed, we would have found the perpetrator hiding in the bushes. It picks up body heat. Training comes along with it. Sergeant John Moyer, who submitted the grant application and did a very good job, will be going to Arizona, with all expenses paid by the ONDCP, for the training. They will not transfer the equipment until training is completed.

POLICE ACTIVITY: The chief said this weekend was pretty quiet, but the weekend before Officer Steve Burton, with the assistance of the Secret Service, apprehended a woman passing $100 counterfeit bills. They also apprehended a woman passing bad checks. Officer Jon Jordan and Sergeant Kevin Davis picked up somebody for threatening with a firearm.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ANNEXATION: No report.

CHANNEL 2: No report.

FRIENDS OF THE PARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER: No report. There will be a meeting Thursday night. The members are working on their non-profit status. Mayor Quitmeier said he would try to make that meeting.

NATURE SANCTUARY: Mr. McCoy said they had a hike last Saturday. A workday is scheduled for February 12. Everyone should meet in the parking lot below City Hall. Next meeting is February 22. The Park Hill Honor Society will have a workday in the sanctuary March 4.

PARK COMMITTEE: The mayor noted this committee meets on the fourth Monday of every month.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Ferguson said this commission will meet next Monday. Members will consider: (1) Rezoning areas within Park University property from Industrial to Business, and from Multi-Family to Single-Family Residential; (2) Conditional use permit for a baseball field located near the Park University radio tower; (3) Conditional use permit for the installation of an antenna on an existing telecom-munication tower, and construction of an equipment building, on Kelly Drive in the Bell Road Industrial Park; (4) the final plat of the 5th Plat of The National (a replat of Lots 34-39 for the 1st Plat); (5) the final plat of the 6th Plat of The National; (6) an amended plat of the 3rd Plat of The National; and (7) an amendment to The National=s Community Unit Plan to make minor changes in lot layouts.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing February 29 at 5:30 to consider (1) a special use Permit for the construction of a parking lot upon Lots 24-29, Block 2, First Plat of Parkville, adjacent to the Parkville Mini-Golf Course; and (2) a denial of an application to construct a car wash along Highway 9 north of N.W. 63rd Street.

 

RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE: Mr. Friedman said they had another successful recycling weekend. $456 in donations was received. Christmas trees have been chipped up and removed. The grant Mr. Hawver referred to earlier will help pay for the cost of containers which we now have to pay for. The County has requested that someone go up to receive the check. Mr. Hawver said he would be glad to do that.

TRAIN DEPOT COMMITTEE: No report.

TREE BOARD: Mayor Quitmeier said this committee would meet next Tuesday.

FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said they met last week. Quite a few people showed up. All of the spaces are already reserved. Right now Ida Lake is getting $20 a week. It=s quite a job, managing the market, and involves a lot of phone calls during the week as well as duties on market day. He suggested raising her salary to $30 per week. She also runs the Farmers Market Committee. The market will open May 13 at 6 a.m. and run till they are sold out. They have been selling out every time. They will also be there on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, March 6, at 6 p.m. He asked the city clerk to prepare 2000 space rental forms for the farmers.

Most of the farmers are members of the Farmers Market Association, Mr. Friedman said. Their dues go for advertising and some of the things they do down there. The market gets vendors who don=t join the association. Can they add $5 to their rental fee to go toward advertising?

The legality of charging some one amount and others a different amount was discussed. The city clerk was directed to run that question by the city attorney, but ask him not to do extensive research on it. It could cost more in legal fees than the market could make by charging the extra amount. It was agreed that making the change would require an amending ordinance.

PARKVILLE JUNIOR GOVERNMENT: Mr. Atkinson said he became aware that Mayor Quitmeier and City Clerk Lance had sometimes conducted impromptu mock government sessions for Scout troops. He met with Receptionist Meg Harding and Mrs. Lance to discuss establishing a program to do such sessions on a regular basis. Following that meeting he mentioned the idea to Graden Elementary School Principal Mike Otto, who expressed interest. He and Mrs. Harding are also talking to others in Scouting and education. He asked the Board for its approval and participation. It was agreed.

The mayor said they have had Scouts come into the Board Room and pass ordinances on items such as skateboarding, curfew, etc. They would debate the issue, and then enact a law, and portray a violation of that law and a trial. The Scouts seemed to get a lot out of actually taking the role of public officials.

Mr. Atkinson said they have scheduled a meeting February 23 from 8-9 p.m. All are invited.

YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Mr. Ferguson presented the year-end statement. The City took in more than projected income, and spent less than projected expenses, ending the year with a surplus of $236,000 for calendar and fiscal year 1999. It was very commendable for staff to come in under the amount budgeted for expenses, he said. He added that in the last 25 years, at least, the City has ended the year with a surplus. In his opinion, this government is run in a very fiscally responsible way. Mayor Quitmeier said a lot of credit for that should go to Mr. Ferguson, who for many years prepared the annual budget.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1999; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

The mayor asked for audience input. There was none.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1864, VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO BILL AND FRAN GRIGSBY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1864 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND TABLED TO BE READ FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD TIMES ON MARCH 7, 2000; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Bill 1864 was posted 2/11/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1865, INCREASING RESERVATION FEES IN ENGLISH LANDING PARK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1865 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1865 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1850; ALDERMAN RICHARDSON SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1865 was posted 2/11/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1866, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO KCP&L TO FACILITATE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE NEW FIRE STATION ON HIGHWAY 9, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1866 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED.

Discussion ensued on whether an alternative location or an underground connection could be made without jeopardizing the timely construction of the fire station. It was decided the city administrator would explore options accompanied by Mr. Friedman and Mr. McCoy, and call a special meeting if necessary to consider this bill further. Otherwise it will be taken up again at the next meeting. Mr. Williams suggested running the electricity in from lines going under the railroad tracks, or from East Street.

Mr. Atkinson called for the question.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND ATKINSON - AYE; ALDERMEN FRIEDMAN, McCOY, ARNOLD, RITTMAN AND RICHARDSON - NO; MOTION FAILED 5-2.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO TABLE BILL 1866 FOR CONSIDERATION AT A SPECIAL MEETING OR THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1866 was posted 2/11/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1867, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH C&S FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1867 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1867 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1851; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1867 was posted 2/11/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1868, EMPLOYING ANDREA BRIONES AS PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1868 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 1868 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1852; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1868 was posted 2/11/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1869, EMPLOYING JAKE HEMMERLING AS STREET/PARK LABORER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Hawver noted the amount given for Mr. Hemmerling=s salary should be $19,000, not $19,094.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1869 BE AMENDED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1869 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1853; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1869 was posted 2/14/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 1870, REPEALING ORDINANCE 1836 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO GARY WORDEN FOR PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHTS TO A PATHWAY CONNECTING FIRST AND SECOND STREETS BETWEEN MAIN AND WEST STREETS; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Quitmeier said Mark Sherwood, whose Mother owns property adjoining Mr. Worden=s property, asked to review the previous ordinance; he did so and made a few minor changes to make the language more precise, so it was decided to repeal Ordinance 1836 and authorize the deed to prescriptive rights again.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 1870 ON FIRST READING AND PASS IT TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1870 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1854; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill 1870 was posted 2/11/00.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-640, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-640 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-640 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-640; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Bill A-640 was posted 2/11/00.

OTHER BUSINESS

DONATIONS TO WADDELL A-TRUSS BRIDGE SIGN: Mr. Friedman reminded aldermen that they approved his solicitation for donations for the sign telling the story of the placement of the Waddell Bridge in English Landing Park and listing donors and volunteers. He reported that he had begun to receive donations: $100 from Pat Kelly, Commercial Waterproofing; $100 from Brian Everett at Intercontinental Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation; and $200 from Massman Construction.

PARK USE DURING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: Mr. Hawver said ballfield users would be notified that two ballfields would not be accessible except on foot across the Waddell Bridge during the period of construction of the new South Main Street Bridge. They expect construction to start June 16. Mr. Friedman asked if the contractor would be able to make a more decorative railing than the existing bridge has, and Mr. Hawver said he would check into it.

MEETINGS ON SESQUICENTENNIAL GARDEN AND LEWIS & CLARK MARKER: Mrs. Lance reported that Platte County and KCI Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Cheryl Thorp, who is also the regional Lewis & Clark marker coordinator, has scheduled a meeting of local entities to discuss design of the markers. It is hoped a standard design could be adopted for all local markers so economy of production could be achieved. That meeting is Wednesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of City Hall.

Mike Gray of Missouri American Water Company, who is designing and supervising the construction of the Sesquicentennial Garden in English Landing Park (which will house the Lewis & Clark and eventually three other markers) has asked Team 150 members to meet earlier that same night, at 5:30 in the Board Room. Anyone interested is invited.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.