Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

June 6, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor William M. Quitmeier called the meeting to order in the Administrative Conference Area at 6 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present

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 Brian Atkinson - present

Ward 4 Alderman Frank McCoy - present

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Patrick Hawver

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021(3) TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion ensued.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM AT 7 P.M.; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

The Board of Aldermen reconvened in open session in the Board Room at 7:07 p.m.

PRESENT: All above

Police Chief Bill Hudson

Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp

Treasurer Steve Berg

Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank

Wastewater Superintendent Al Kennedy

Mike Duffy and Larry Schall of Shafer Kline & Warren

Police Reserve officer applicant Pamela Mason

Boy Scout Tim Hanna

Resident Janet Canseco

MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack

Ed Gault and Phil Mason for Channel 2

Mayor Quitmeier reported there was nothing to announce coming out of executive session.

SEWER RATE STUDY

Mr. Hawver referred to the sewer rate study, copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes and available in the office of the city clerk. He said the rates had not been increased in 17 years. A study was undertaken in 1998 and not acted upon; this study has been updated and expanded.

He said we need to establish a fund to anticipate repairs, and establish an annual repair program. Experts told us we should keep tap fees separate from sewer user fee income because at some point we will build out (new construction will have been completed) and there will be no more tap fees. Proposed annexations would not provide income for the Parkville sewer plant; those areas will all go to the Platte County Regional Sewer District.

Mr. Hawver thanked Mr. Dave McCoy and Mr. Ferguson for participating in the sewer rate study discussions. He said they (Mr. Berg, Mr. Dave McCoy, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Schall and himself) started with seven alternatives for sewer rate increases, and narrowed them down to two.

Mr. Duffy, director of planning for Shafer Kline & Warren (SKW) said the study looked out through the year 2012. The issues are (1) there has been an operating deficit going on for the last couple of years, (2) being pro-active on maintaining and replacing equipment, and (3) the entire system of lines, about 150,000' or 28 miles, has to be replaced B lines don=t last indefinitely.

Mr. Duffy summarized needs which could be met by using funds from the State Revolving Fund (SRF): (1) Addition of a grit chamber, (2) Better sludge management [would require land access], (3) Eastside lift station [sewage from above Highway 45 currently runs into Kansas City=s sewer system], (4) Manhole rehabilitation [200 manholes], (5) Line repair and rehabilitation for 4,000', and (6) Costs for design, legal fees, and easements for repair and rehabilitation of sewer system. Total would be $1,100,000.

The SRF interest rate is just over 2%, plus a 5% Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administrative fee.

Design and construction would start in 2002, with the actual SRF program beginning in 2003.

The White Alloe interceptor system needs attention, he said. In response to questions, he agreed that could be part of the problem with sewer odors emanating from that area. Mr. Hawver said it also produces gas that=s deteriorating our manholes upstream and promoting rapid deterioration of our system.

Mr. Dave McCoy asked for some indication of rate of payback on these investments, noting we have to be careful where we spend our capital. Mr. Duffy said they could do that on all the aspects; they have already done that on the Eastside lift station.

Mr. Berg spoke about payback for the Eastside lift station. Kansas city rates have been going up an average of 7% per year. We would actually save money every year (that sewerage from above Highway 45 would go into our system rather then Kansas City=s).

He said the main difference between the two options is that the first allows us to begin some improvements right away; the second allows a more gradual easing into increased rates for sewer customers.

Mr. Dave McCoy said Riss Lake residents pay an additional $20 per month surcharge and asked if there were any way of equalizing that. Mr. Hawver said that=s a grinder pump fee. Former aldermen Scott Duncan and Kathy Dusenbery headed a committee to look at that charge. It is a separate fund that pays for the force main and grinder pumps needed because of the terrain in Riss Lake. He said there is another fee paid by Riss Lake residents, and that is the special assessment created to help pay for the new sewer plant which was required by the development of the Riss Lake subdivision. For early buyers in Riss Lake the assessment was $35 a year; later buyers pay $100 a year.

Mr. Rittman said he would like to get some kind of equity for Riss Lake residents regarding the special assessment. Other new areas aren=t paying that surcharge.

Mayor Quitmeier said we didn=t have enough capacity in our sewer plant at that time. The special assessment pays the bonds sold to build the new sewer plant. Mr. Hawver said he thought there were costs associated with both bond issues made at that time (only some of which are paid back with the special assessment fees).

The mayor asked why we are just doing it (the special assessment) for Riss Lake and not The National and River Hills Estates?

Mr. Dave McCoy said that is a non-equity situation, and we need to look at fixing it.

Mr. Hawver said the increase in sewer tap fees would be directed toward paying off both bonds.

Mayor Quitmeier asked Mr. Berg to explain how the rate increase is spread fairly among sewer customers. Mr. Berg did, and said one of the other alternatives considered (and dropped) would have had lower-end customers paying a higher percentage of the increase.

Mr. Dave McCoy said it was capped so that summer lawn sprinkling wouldn=t drive up rates too much.

Mr. Schall said the grit problem is also creating part of the odor problem.

Mr. Friedman asked if the grit chamber couldn=t go on the plant; Mr. Schall said this is upstream of the plant. He said the sags noted on the White Alloe interceptor system are also contributing to the odor problem.

Mr. Rittman said there are a lot of needs; there are at least two areas on Main Street that have odor problems. He said he supported Option 1. Mr. Hawver said the review committee supported Option 2. Mr. Rittman said he is afraid we haven=t identified all the needs; let=s do what we have to do.

Mayor Quitmeier asked other aldermen their preference. Aldermen Atkinson, Ferguson, Friedman, and Frank McCoy also supported Option 1. Aldermen Arnold, Poole, and Dave McCoy supported Option 2.

Mr. Poole said he didn=t see how putting it off was going to make that much difference, and noted there is a 6% lower increase in Option 2. Mr. Friedman said he hated to defer things. Mr. Dave McCoy said he supported Option 2 because the rate of increase is more gradual and therefore more tolerable. Mrs. Arnold agreed.

Mr. Dave McCoy asked Mr. Hawver if he checked with major developers about tap fees. Mr. Hawver said no; we have never received complaints. He doesn't believe it's an issue.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1897, INCREASING SEWER TAP FEES AND MONTHLY USER FEES AND ADJUSTING LATE CHARGES (OPTION 1 OF THOSE GIVEN TO ALDERMEN), BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Hawver noted that the late charge change was made by the city clerk, who noticed in the course of preparing the ordinance that the decrease we made in late charges some time ago ( in compliance with State law) had not been accompanied by an amending ordinance.

Mr. Poole asked about the multi-family tap fee, and asked if that was a fair fee in comparison with single-family, and Mr. Rittman asked if that was normal for other cities. Mr. Duffy said typically water and sewer services are somewhat less in units of multi-family dwellings. It is a fair ratio.

Mr. Friedman referred to the late charge section of the ordinance, and asked how we justify asking the water company to disconnect water service if the water bill is paid even though the sewer bill is not. The city clerk indicated there does not seem to be a problem; we have an agreement with the water company. Mr. Hawver said before we had that agreement we threatened to physically disconnect the system by digging up the front lawn B the fee for disconnecting and reconnecting in those days was $1,000 to cover costs. The fee for disconnecting and reconnecting water service is only $62.47.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1897 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1897 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1883; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; AYE - ALDERMEN ATKINSON, FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, FRANK McCOY AND RITTMAN; NAY - ALDERMEN ARNOLD, DAVE McCOY AND POOLE; MOTION CARRIED 5-3.

Bill 1897 was posted 6/6/00.

Mayor Quitmeier thanked Mr. Schall and Mr. Duffy for their appearance. Mr. Duffy said he would give the payback figures a high priority and send them to Mr. Hawver.

Mr. Rittman asked if the downtown sewer system is under review as well. Mr. Duffy said they did this study first in 1998, assuming the SRF program would be put into place immediately and pay for a more comprehensive study. They have determined there is a need for $67,000 annually for line repair and rehabilitation costs. Those repairs would be preceded by annual studies of the lines, the cost of which would be included in that $67,000. Studies would be done prioritized by age of the lines. Downtown will be a priority area. Mr. Schall said a full study of the lines will take about three years.

JANET CANSECO REGARDING PINECREST WATER SPIGOT

Mr. Hawver said Pinecrest residents collected money to participate in a neighborhood improvement grant to beautify the entrance to their subdivision. Now they find it is a problem to haul water to keep the plants alive. They are asking the City to extend a water source to the area and install a water meter. Mr. Hawver said this is a problem with many improvement projects and suggested it be considered when subsequent requests are made. The Pinecrest residents would pay the monthly water bill.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER SOURCE AND TO PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER SOURCE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.

Mr. Atkinson said other neighborhoods with the same problem should come to the Board.

ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

BOY SCOUT TIM HANNA

Mayor Quitmeier asked Mr. Hanna to come forward and identify himself. He is with Troop #50, meeting at the Broadway Methodist Church, working on his communications badge. The mayor said he could pick up a budget the next day at City Hall, and asked him to tell his troop they could obtain a budget the night of the meeting if they call ahead.

PAMELA MASON

Chief Hudson introduced reserve officer candidate Pamela Mason. She has a college degree and excellent recommendations, and worked five years for the Kansas City Police Department, he said. Mayor Quitmeier asked her about constitutional rights; she answered she would not violate a suspect=s constitutional rights even if she knew she would never get caught.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1898, EMPLOYING PAMELA MASON AS A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1898 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 1898 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1884; ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 1898 was posted 6/1/00.

Mayor Quitmeier welcomed Ms. Mason to the staff.

The mayor asked for audience input. There was none.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 18; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

MAYOR'S REPORT

MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE: The mayor said the Master Plan Committee recommends we seek annexation of Highway 45 (the part that wasn=t annexed earlier) as soon as possible. The city clerk said she received that message and has contacted Norm Beeman at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to ask for the current procedure to effect that annexation.

PLATTE COUNTY PARKS SALES TAX/COMMUNITY CENTER IN PARKVILLE: Mayor Quitmeier said resident Neil Davidson is a member of the Platte County Parks Committee, and reports that the County is placing a tax proposal on the ballot, to replace the expiring jail tax. The new tax would finance a six million dollar community center and swimming pool in Parkville. The County would like the City to assume maintenance and oversight of it when it is built. User fees would be necessary to pay for maintenance and for the estimated 16 employees it would take to staff it.

SIDEWALKS ALONG HIGHWAY 45: Resident Schatzi Ball told the mayor she didn=t think there was enough room for sidewalks along Highway 45, as promised. The mayor had it checked out and found out there would be 10' on either side of the highway. He=d like to get the walkways in as soon as possible, starting with the south side. He has also discovered that sidewalk rights of way will carry through in front of Graden School and the Parkville Heights Shopping Center. We need to find a way to finance sidewalks or asphalt trails.

BILL LATTA MARINA: Mayor Quitmeier said former Mayor Bill Latta was responsible for getting English Landing Park established. He suggested the marina there be named after him, and asked aldermen to think about it.

MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER COMPANY PROPOSED RATE INCREASE: The mayor, Mr. Hawver, and Ken Wright of the Parkville Heights Homeowners Association were among those representing Parkville at the water rate increase hearing in St. Joseph recently. Shannon Cook of the Office of Public Counsel had tried to have a hearing in Parkville because the citizens of Parkville will have a higher increase than citizens of St. Joseph, yet the need for the increase stems from the $7,000,000 improvements St. Joseph made to its system. The Public Service Commission (PSC) rejected Ms. Cook=s request. The PSC has waffled back and forth on pricing methods.

MAYOR PRO TEM: Mayor Quitmeier nominated Alderman Ferguson as mayor pro tem.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF MARVIN FERGUSON AS MAYOR PRO TEM; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

BRIDGE ON SOUTH MAIN STREET: The mayor asked the completion date on this project. Mr. Rupp said it looks like June 16.

PINECREST PROJECT: The mayor asked when this project would be done. Mr. Rupp said of all the capital improvement projects under way, this one is the furthest from completion. There is much discussion yet to be had on it.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

WATER COMPANY RATE INCREASE: Mr. Hawver said the St. Joseph meeting was attended mostly by St. Joseph residents, and he expected their testimony to be about rates. Rather, he said, it was mostly complaints about the water quality there. One gentleman said, under oath, that his wife left him because the water quality in their home in St. Joseph was so bad.

PARK GRANT: Mr. Hawver offered thanks to the Platte County Board of Park Commissioners for the $3,472 award to put in sidewalks in English landing Park.

AUTOMATED HORN SYSTEM WARNING TEST: Mr. Hawver invited aldermen to be in town at noon on Friday, June 16^th, when the automated horn system is tested in Parkville at the Main Street crossing. Nearby neighbors and all downtown businesses will be notified in advance, and the City will do a survey on their reactions.

AMERICAN LEGION REQUEST TO SELL SNOW CONES IN FRONT OF THEIR BUILDING: Mr. Hawver had a request from the Legion to do this in the summer outside one of their front doors. The table would infringe on the sidewalk to some extent. Other such requests have arisen. A man wanted to park a trailer at ADH Rental so his daughter could sell snow cones there. Daybreak Café actually parked a smoker out front and sold hamburgers outdoors last week. He suggested that each incident be considered on a case by case basis.

Discussion ensued. Mrs. Arnold said both Daybreak and Parkville Mini-Golf sell snow cones in their places, and thought the American Legion would compete for that business.

Mr. Hawver asked if they wanted to approve the Legion=s request contingent upon a requirement that the sidewalk not be impeded.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ALLOW THE AMERICAN LEGION TO SELL SNOW CONES IN THE AREA OUTSIDE ITS FRONT DOOR; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED.

Mr. Friedman said everyone has worked hard to make the downtown look really good, and then we=re going to allow a folding table on the sidewalk? He suggested they open one of their front windows and sell from there.

Mrs. Arnold agreed, and said she also opposed the request for health reasons. She thought the window was a good idea, recalling that Aunt Ada=s used to sell ice cream cones from its front window. In response to a question, she said the matter has not come up in Main Street meetings.

Mr. Friedman suggested the Legion rethink the idea and come back to the Board.

Mr. Atkinson called for the question.

AYE - ALDERMEN ATKINSON, FERGUSON, RITTMAN; NAY - ALDERMAN ARNOLD, FRIEDMAN, DAVE McCOY, FRANK McCOY, POOLE; MOTION FAILED 5-3.

Mr. Friedman added he had no problem with the selling, just the method.

ALLEY NEXT TO AMERICAN LEGION : Mr. Hawver said the Legion also spoke of the possibility of putting gates across the alley next to its building. Legion members are very concerned about safety of persons walking in the alley, or persons coming out of their door and getting hit. City staff will look at that and report back at the next meeting.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT

THERMAL IMAGER: Chief Hudson noted the announcement by South Platte Fire Protection District of its acquisition of a thermal imager. He said he hoped aldermen know that we have one, which Sergeant John Moyer got on a grant. Officers used it the other night when three people ran from them in English Landing Park; Sergeant Kevin Davis, Officer Darren Dowell and Officer Brian Bradley found them in a matter of minutes. Two of them had outstanding warrants.

ATTEMPTED THEFT FROM MILLER>S NURSERY: Officers Dowell and Bradley noticed two men changing a flat tire on a truck in front of Miller=s Nursery. There was a bench on the truck with a price tag on it. It matched one still sitting in front of the nursery. They arrested the men for stealing.

COPS GRANT: The chief received word that the COPS grant would be extended until January, 2003. This means Officer Scott Sanderson=s employment status is assured until then.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ASSIGNMENT FOR NEW OFFICER: Ms. Mason will work full-time to fill in some shifts in the near future. The chief asked that she be paid accordingly during that period.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO WRITE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STATUS FOR MS. MASON AT A RATE OF $10 PER HOUR; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHANNEL 2: No report.

FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said everything=s going fine.

FRIENDS OF THE PARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER: No report.

NATURE SANCTUARY: Mr. David McCoy said next Saturday would be a workday. He encouraged people to show up at 10 a.m. The Day Camp will be held June 14-15-16. Thirteen children have been signed up.

PARKS: Mr. Poole talked about the concrete structures in English Landing Park. He referred to Mr. Hawver=s report on the volunteer work and donations by Harlan Shaver. He thinks the new piers are very nice. There seems to be no historical value to the old ones. There is one pier left to replace. The Parks Committee will discuss whether they want to have that one replaced.

Mr. Hawver said there was an interesting thing about the survey. Of the 119 people stopped in the park and questioned about the new piers, only nine live in Parkville.

Mr. Poole said there was some discussion about bicycle traffic in the park, and whether to route bicycles to the north side of the park, and if so how to do that. The issue is up for further discussion. The volunteer committees are moving along nicely.

PLANNING AND ZONING: No report.

RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE: Mr. Friedman said Gloria Hickman reported collections of $348.12. She suggests a sign at the recycling center suggesting (not requiring) a donation of $2 per car. She would like to close on holidays but asked how to handle salaries for recycling staff people when recycling is not open.

Consensus was those people not be paid when they don=t work.

The recycling cannot be moved to the next weekend after the holiday because the containers aren=t available then.

Mr. Friedman read a letter from Mrs. Hickman thanking various agencies and 18 community service workers for the last recycling weekend.

JULY 4^TH HOLIDAY: It was decided to have the first meeting of July on Thursday, July 6, because the 4^th is a holiday.

TRAIN DEPOT: No report.

TREE BOARD: No report.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1899, EMPLOYING POOL PERSONNEL FOR 2000, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1899 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1899 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1885; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 1899 was posted 6/2/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1900, CHANGING THE PAYMENT STRUCTURE FOR MICROBREWERIES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRANK McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Ferguson asked why this change was being made. The city clerk said the City=s only microbrewery was producing under 500 barrels a year, yet the up-front charge at the beginning of the year was based on estimated production of 5,000 barrels, requiring a substantial refund at the end of each license year. It was felt to be simpler to collect the more reasonable amount and perhaps obviate the need for a refund. We are not allowed to charge more than we do by State law; however, we put a provision in our law that no brewery shall be able to operate except in conjunction with a restaurant/resort. The microbrewery is thus paying occupation license fees for a restaurant, a resort license, and Sunday sales, in addition to the fee for a microbrewery license.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1900 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1900 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1886; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 1900 was posted 6/2/00.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1901, CONTRACTING WITH ELLERMAN ROOFING TO ROOF THE TRAIN DEPOT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1901 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY.

Mr. Poole asked if we had payroll records as designated in the supplementary addition to the contract proposal, Item 3. Mr. Hawver said we can ask for those when the invoice is submitted for payment. Mr. Poole asked him to please do so.

Mr. Friedman asked him to make sure Mr. Ellerman has workers= compensation insurance as well, and asked about the cost to put a tin roof on the building. Mr. Hawver said we had to get permission from DNR -- that body had to approve what kind of roof was there. We never could prove there was a metal roof there. It would cost about 3.5 times as much to put a metal roof on there now, even if DNR would approve one, which isn=t likely. Older pictures of the depot show an asphalt shingle roof.

ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; AYE - ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, DAVE McCOY, FRANK McCOY, RITTMAN; NO - ALDERMAN POOLE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1901 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1887; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.

Bill 1901 was posted 6/2/00.

Discussion ensued on the choice of a roofer; Mr. Poole mentioned his numerous citations from the City. Mr. Atkinson said if we=re not satisfied we won=t pay him. Mayor Quitmeier asked whether it was the quality of this company=s work or how he manages his property. Mr. Poole said both. He has some concerns. Mr. Friedman said if the roof were more complicated he would be talking like Mr. Poole, but it is a pretty clear-cut job. He would suggest to Mr. Rupp that he makes sure the contractor follows strictly the installation instructions which come with the roofing materials. To deviate from them voids the warranty, he said. Many roofers put up shingles any way they want, rather than the way it says on the instructions. They cut corners. They need to be carefully watched. Mr. Rupp assured him he would do that.

AYE - ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, DAVE McCOY, FRANK McCOY, RITTMAN; NO - ALDERMAN POOLE; MOTION CARRIED 7-1.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-647, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Poole noted that payment to Attorney James Trimble was $800, and the agreement was that it would not go over $1,000. Mayor Quitmeier said he or Mr. Hawver would remind Mr. Trimble not to go beyond that.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-647 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 A-647 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-647; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED.

Mr. Hawver said there was an item for $18,000 to Muehlberger Contractors for pavement work done on the City parking lot. It was inadvertently omitted from the final bill to Burlington Northern & Santa Fe (BNSF) for repair work done after the derailment last year. The invoice from Muehlberger was received after their reimbursement check was received. We have since forwarded this invoice to BNSF and asked them to cover it, but there is no guarantee they will.

Mayor Quitmeier said it was not billed to us in a timely manner. Mr. Hawver said the work done was pretty much outside the damaged area B it was in the Farmers Market. Mr. Friedman said there was plenty of damage done to that parking lot. The mayor said if we don=t recover from BNSF we should consider our options.

ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill A-647 was posted 6/2/00.

OTHER BUSINESS

WATER RATE INCREASE: Mayor Quitmeier distributed copies of a letter from Jeremiah Finnegan, the attorney who has previously represented local entities in water increase cases, suggesting he intervene on our behalf in the present case. Discussion ensued. It was agreed to rely on the Office of Public Counsel in this case.

PLATTE COUNTY COMMISSION LETTER REGARDING ANNEXATION: The mayor said the commission has some concerns about certain areas we are proposing to annex, although they are in favor of our annexation. The Master Plan Committee doesn=t necessarily agree with their concerns.

Mr. Ferguson said it is to our advantage that the road district pay for those roads. The road district is going to get that tax whether we annex or not.

SPRINKLERS IN TRIANGLE: Mr. Friedman asked if the sprinklers there are functional, saying downtown merchant Jan Gunn and her whole family were out pulling weeds, sweeping, carrying water to the triangle, and cleaning up this town. She is a remarkable booster of this town. She requested water there.

Mrs. Arnold agreed that Mrs. Gunn does a lot for the town, and said other merchants do a lot, too. They should all get credit for their efforts.

FARMERS MARKET PAINTING: Mr. Friedman asked if bids have been received for this project. Mr. Hawver said we are taking bids, and anyone wanting to bid should contact City Hall.

REZONING OF PARK UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: Mr. Rittman said last year the City accelerated work on E. 6^th Street in return for which Dr. Don Breckon, president of the university, offered to agree to downzone certain properties. He=d like to see that done.

Mr. Hawver said a Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for June 26^th to consider that rezoning, and then it will come to the Board of aldermen.

PARKVILLE LIONS JULY 4^th PANCAKE BREAKFAST: City Clerk Barbara Lance asked permission for the Lions to use the Farmers Market shelter the morning of July 4^th for its annual pancake breakfast.

ALDERMAN DAVE McCOY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PARKVILLE LIONS TO USE THE FARMERS MARKET SHELTER JULY 4^th; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

PARKVILLE UNIVERSITY CHIMES: Mr. Frank McCoy said he noticed the chimes at the university had not been sounding. He asked why. Mrs. Arnold said she contacted Dr. Breckon about this matter, and he is checking to see if money from next year=s budget could be used to repair them this year so they will sound again.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - June 9, 2000