Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 4, 2003

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Charles E. Kutz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - ABSENT DUE TO ILLNESS

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 Marc Sportsman - ABSENT

Ward 4 Alderman Kathy Dusenbery - present

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Patrick Hawver

Police Chief Bill Hudson

Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp

Community Development Director Danielle Devlin

Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank

Jim Allen and Tony Borchers for River North (Parkville Commons)

and The National

Paul and Greg Mancuso for P&G Commercial Center

Attorney Patricia Jensen for P&G Commercial Center

Tom Stacey, owner of Gomer’s

MEDIA PRESENT: Martha Zirschky for Platte Dispatch

Nancy Jack for Parkville Post

Ed Gault and Shan Johnson for Channel 2

REVIEW OF MINUTES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2003, AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

PARKVILLE COMMONS

Mr. Borchers said they didn’t have a formal presentation that night; they were there just to provide a status report and answer any questions; they would be back in a month with an application to rezone the Parkville Commons property to B-4. They have received a grading permit. The superintendent of the project slipped and fell and broke his hip, so right now it is being determined who will become the project superintendent in his place. There will be signs going up with a rendering on it announcing it will be the future home of Price Chopper. The leasing agent is Kessinger Hunter.

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They’ve made offers to everyone in the center, and had discussions with three of them. One discussion is ongoing; the other two are back and forth discussing market rates. The motor vehicle office is interested in at least discussing the matter with them. The first building can be finished out with retail or offices; a later building will be planned for offices. In answer to Mrs. Dusenbery’s question, Mr. Borchers said yes, there would be space suitable for medical offices.

Mr. Hawver said some people are interested in the time frame between the closing of Apple Market and the opening of Price Chopper. Mr. Borchers said they had always thought the time between the two dates would be a few months; now it looks longer. Mayor Kutz spoke about the clarification of the situation made by Frank Muehlbach, owner of Apple Market. Mr. Borchers said they were glad Mr. Muehlbach had issued that statement (published in the Northland News section of the Kansas City Star), explaining that he had been offered the new market and declined, choosing to retire. His lease will expire in April, and he will probably close Apple Market a few weeks before that.

The expectation is that Price Chopper will do about $25,000,000 in business a year, and the City’s portion of the sales tax would approach half a million dollars.

A seven-month construction period is projected for Price Chopper, which will be built mostly behind the site of Apple Market. Construction will begin April 1, with the goal of being open in early November.

Discussion ensued on the amenities to be offered in the new Price Chopper. It will be the same as the Price Chopper in Leawood at 135^th and Mission. The only difference is this one will also have a wine and liquor department. (Kansas grocery stores do not have liquor departments.) This store will be operated by the same people as the Leawood store. It will have 73,000 square feet. For comparison, Mr. Borchers noted that Hen House is 48,000 square feet.

Mr. Friedman asked if the design would match the rest of the area. Mr. Borchers said “as much as you can get a 73,000' building to not look like a supermarket.” Mr. Allen said the landscaping will be the same as the rest of the center. The National’s architect will design it.

Mr. Rittman asked what else would come down besides Apple Market. Mr. Borchers said the middle portion, wherever there aren’t tenants at the time. The wing of the existing center will be in operation, and there will still be access from Highway 45 and there will still be parking.

Mr. McCoy asked about tenants. Mr. Borchers said they have had considerable and surprising interest from companies who do not at this time have a presence in this part of the northland.

Mr. Allen said, although they do not have signed leases as yet because the forms have had to be written to include ramifications of the Tax Increment Financing plan, they are talking with and hope to have a very fine pharmacy, and are continuing to negotiate with a fine liquor store and a fine hardware store. They have greeting cards, a coffee store, a couple of restaurants, a dry cleaners, and others. They are negotiating with a very fine florist, and are talking to some sandwich shops.

Mr. Borchers said they would have more to show and tell next month. There are grade problems. The land planners were in town all that day. They’ve reserved a corner spot for a restaurant with a nice outdoor courtyard, similar to the 54^th Street Bar and Grill.

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Mayor Kutz thanked them for coming, and asked for questions. There were none.

MAYOR’S REPORT

No report.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

PARK COMMITTEE GRANT REQUESTS: Mr. Hawver said the Park Committee asked Miller Nursery to provide a conceptual drawing of an enhancement to the Spirit Fountain. A walkway of crushed stone is proposed, plus $17,000 of landscaping. To that $17,000, the cost of rock would be added - $8,000 if we use white crushed limestone, or $17,000 if we use crushed granite, which is prettier. The grant application would be made with the option to use either form of rock. In either case the cost to the City would be $5,000.

Mayor Kutz asked about additional maintenance. Mr. Hawver said they would add a groundwater sprinkling system to the application before it is submitted. We do have a seasonal landscaper every summer, and he can handle it.

The other project we’re submitting for a grant is the addition of $25,000 of handicapped play-ground equipment. That cost includes installation. Again, we would match $5,000 of that. Mrs. Dusenbery asked about adding more benches, perhaps asking for memorial donations to help with that cost. Mrs. Arnold asked about lighting. She said in the fall people would be able to enjoy it later with better lighting. Mr. Hawver said that’s a great idea and he would take a look at it. Mr. Rittman asked him to consider recessed lighting as an option. The matching funds are in the Park Committee’s budget. He will ask for a resolution at the next meeting.

BILL LATTA MEMORIAL FUND. Mr. Hawver said they’re looking at a new entrance sign to the park, and discussed making it a memorial to the late Bill Latta: Mr. Latta was mayor in the 1970's when the park was begun, and is generally regarded as “the father of English Landing Park.” Mr. Hawver wants to meet with Pauline Latta and Alderman Dusenbery about the new sign before they move forward on it.

POLICY ON PARK USE. The Park Committee is working on a policy to cut down on the number of requests which have to come before the Board. One which has to have Board review at this point is a request from Park Hill School District teachers for a walkathon. The group is going to pay $100 for a morning reservation of both shelter houses. The date would be Saturday, May 3^rd. Mrs. Dusenbery asked about a deposit. Mr. Hawver said he would request a cleaning deposit.

ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO APPROVE THE WALKATHON; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT

Chief Hudson said the Board had a copy of his report, and the monthly statistics. We had a few more crimes this year – a lot of gas station drive-offs, as well as a rash of cell phone thefts at the university.

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Officer Brian Bradley has taken a job in Smithville effective February 12^th.

The chief got a call from a woman who said she had been struggling with her groceries in the snow; Office Kris Cornell stopped and assisted her. Mrs. Arnold added that she heard several other compliments recently about the Police Department.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET. Mrs. Arnold said the Chamber would have an “after-hours” from 5-7 February 20^th at Platte Valley Bank. Everyone is invited.

CHANNEL 2. No report.

FINANCIAL REPORT. Mr. Ferguson referred to the financial report for December. He said we ended up the year with $178,000 surplus income. He noted that income from Missouri American Water for sewer bills was down. Mr. Hawver said we are doing an internal audit on that. Expenses in most departments were within budget or just a little above. Payments to Kansas City Water were over budget, and we need to address the issue of getting those Parkville residents (who live above Highway 45 in the neighborhood of Highway 9) off the Kansas City sewer system and into the Parkville sewer system.

Collector Justin Kuder added pages of comments to the report – Mr. Ferguson applauded his thorough explanations and said he did a good job.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH IT; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

FARMERS MARKET. No report.

NATURE SANCTUARY. No report.

PARKS. No report.

PLANNING. Mr. Ferguson said the report was given at the last meeting – they recommended approval of P&G Commercial Center’s plan, and also an amendment of The National’s community unit plan. The amendment would add some B-4 zoning and expanded residential.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2072, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAN FOR THE P&G COMMERCIAL CENTER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2072 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

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ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2072 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2054; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 2072 was posted 1/31/03.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2073, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL’S COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2073 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 2073 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2055; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.

Mr. McCoy referred to the three areas that were added, and asked Ms. Devlin if all three of those areas have access to Highway 45. Mayor Kutz said LL has access to the highway based on the public street on the east side. Mr. McCoy said if it’s in the county, don’t we have to check with them? Ms. Devlin said that’s for the Board to decide. According to the map, that roadway has not been incorporated but it is a public roadway.

Mrs. Dusenbery asked about the junior golf course – is it still in the plan? Mr. Allen said that was supposed to be done in conjunction with the First Tee Program. It was originally intended to be across the highway on the north side to the west of the area marked DD, and not part of LL. Junior golf could be included there, but First Tee has not come back.

LL does not currently have a permit on 45 but it is on a public road and has access to 45.

Mr. McCoy said P&G had to have access to the highway. But they aren’t on the public right of way? Mayor Kutz said they came in for zoning first. Ms. Devlin said the issue with P&G was the realignment of Highway 45 and future access in the event that Highway 45 was realigned. That easement is still there if and when it does happen. Mr. McCoy said he just wanted to be sure everyone is treated the same.

ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill 2073 was posted 1/31/03.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS’

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 68, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CRIME STOPPERS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A 68 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

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ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 68 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 68; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill C/A 68 was posted 2/4/03.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-711, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.

Mrs. Arnold asked about an item on turf application on Page 2; Mr. Hawver said it referred to the 10% discount we get from Miller Nursery if we pay up front for the entire year for fertilization.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-711 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-711 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-711; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED.

Ms. Dusenbery asked about an item on Page 15 and asked if we pay for all sewer testing. She thought Alliance Resources, which has assumed responsibility for the sewer plant, took care of the testing. Mr. Hawver said he didn’t think they negotiated testing in the contract with Alliance. Alliance is doing a lot of testing but not all.

ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Bill A-711 was posted 1/31/03.

The mayor asked for any discussion on any other subject.

PARKVILLE POST: Mr. Friedman said the latest edition of the newsletter was just out, and copies are available at City Hall and other places. He urged people to send their e-mail addresses to if they want to get the Parkville Post that way.

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

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

Submitted by ________________________________________

City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 2/8/03

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