Regular Meeting

Developer Tom Hutsler

Mark Keleher, attorney for Mr. Hutsler

MEDIA PRESENT: Martha Zirschky for Platte Dispatch

Nancy Jack for Parkville Post

Alan Schank and Shan Johnson for Channel 2

REVIEW OF MINUTES

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2003, AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

CANVASS OF ELECTION

ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED THAT BILL 2085, CANVASS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 8, 2003, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2085 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2085 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2067; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

The clerk administered the oath of office to returning aldermen Charlie Poole, Dave Rittman, Marvin Ferguson and Marc Sportsman.

SYNERGY SERVICES GIFT OF VESTS

Ms. Shy presented traffic vests to Chief Hudson, who said KCP&L and Synergy partnered in this effort, which was facilitated by Reserve Officer Tom Robinson. The chief noted they are really nice vests, not the usual orange day-glo net ones.

ROLL OF HONOR

Ms. Hatfield and Ms. Maag asked permission to place a framed list of Parkville servicemen and women presently serving our country on the front counter of City Hall; they will do another at the Mid-Continent Public Library. There was one name on the list at the time, that of Lt. Cmdr. Keith Hoskins, who was raised in Parkville, and whose father Gaylon Hoskins still lives here. Cmdr. Hoskins was a Blue Angel, and is presently returning from a tour flying missions off the U.S.S. Lincoln. Ms. Hatfield noted that over 100 letters were sent from Parkville (many from Graden schoolchildren) to Cmdr. Hoskins with the assistance of TV Channel 9; its reporter Maria Antonia met him when she did a report from the U.S.S. Lincoln. The name of Allison Maag, U.S. Navy, who is currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, awaiting orders to go overseas, will be added to the list. Additional Parkville service persons will be added with the permission of their families.

Aldermen unanimously approved the project, with thanks to Ms. Hatfield and Ms. Maag.

PARKVILLE HEIGHTS RESIDENTS REGARDING APEX PLAZA

Gary Allen, 6415 Melody Lane, said the citizens of Parkville Heights who live within 185' of the proposed development are signing petitions to protest the rezoning of that property (from residential to B-4, planned business). They will present the petitions before the next meeting and those who signed will be here to acknowledge their signatures at the meeting. Mr. Allen stated his belief that this was in accordance with RSMo 89.060. He thanked the Board for its time.

Mr. Sportsman said there was misinformation circulated about the buffer in this development in a divisive letter published in the Parkville Post. It will be 30' rather than 10' as reported. Ms. Devlin confirmed it would be 30' from the property line to the edge of the building.

Evalyn Allen, 6415 Melody Lane, said the map they were given showed it was only 10-15' (when measured out). It was explained that maps reduced for copying do not always reproduce to scale. Mr. Rittman asked that they (residents within 185' who got the map) be provided with full-size copies. Ms. Arnold agreed with that request. Ms. Devlin said there are only one or two full-size copies at City Hall, but they are available for viewing during business hours..

Mr. Friedman asked if the 30' buffer could be a driveway. Ms. Devlin said it is shown as a tree buffer; the use has to be approved in the plan (to be presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen).

Mr. Hawver said he will look into it, but it has always been his understanding that the petitions had to be submitted before Board action was taken. In this instance, Board action has already been taken.

Mrs. Dusenbery asked how we are going to handle the public hearing process. Mr. Hawver said at the direction of the Board he asked City Attorney Jack Campbell for a legal opinion. In a four-page opinion Mr. Campbell affirmed that the legislative body holds a public hearing, but it does not have to be before the Board of Aldermen. The public hearing may be heard before the Planning Commission. Our legally advertised public hearing was held at a meeting of the Planning Commission. This is covered in RSMo 89.050, which says the legislative body provides for a public hearing, but does not mandate that this hearing be at a Board of Aldermen meeting. Generally it is held before the Planning Commission.

Mr. Hawver said it’s been suggested that Board of Aldermen meetings (when considering matters after a public hearing and recommendation by the Planning Commission) be publicized again so that everybody gets renotified. The problem with that is that they would come and expect to be heard. Then we would have to open it up to the other side and we would end up having two public hearings. Mrs. Allen came forward and said that’s exactly what happened. The developer had his attorney and other witnesses here, and they were heard before the body that has the power to decide the matter. The Planning Commission doesn’t have the power to pass the ordinance. She said they were planning to come in two weeks (NOTE for clarification: The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 6^th, which makes it three weeks after the April 15^th meeting).

Mr. Sportsman asked if we had done anything differently in this particular rezoning issue than in the past. Mr. Hawver said the only thing is we notified everyone in that subdivision of the hearing before the Planning Commission instead of notifying just those within 185', as required by law. We have done that only twice before. Otherwise, we just followed standard procedures, he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Ferguson said we need to address that at the next meeting. Mr. Rittman said he would recommend we have City Attorney Jack Campbell here.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Pro Tem Ferguson said Parkville Rotary Club President David Overman sent a letter of thanks to the mayor and to the City for help in the planting of 2004 redbud seedlings Saturday, April 5^th, along Highway 9, supplying and placing road signs, safety cones, and portable toilets.

Mr. Overman particularly thanked Aldermen Arnold, Dusenbery, and Friedman, and receptionist Allie Westrick, with special thanks to City staff Ed Gault, Shan Johnson, and Butch Lovell for their help in the planting, plus coming in early to put out the road signs, cones and toilets, and staying late to put them away, all on their own time. Mrs. Arnold echoed the commendation for crew members, and added that Amy Pauling of Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter also helped.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

SPRING CLEANUP. Mr. Hawver said this was very successful. Mrs. Arnold suggested that in future years we delay street sweeping until after the spring cleanup is over.

WRS MASTER PLAN. This is on the agenda, Mr. Hawver said. The Parks Committee has determined it is very necessary.

COUNTY SALES TAX. Voters approved for the Platte County sales tax for roads. This means we’ll have several hundred thousand dollars more for city roads. The County will give us the money only upon request for special projects. Mr. Sportsman asked if we’d know during the budget cycle what those funds will be. Mr. Hawver said probably after about the second month of collections. Mr. McCoy asked if the County could say no to our special road requests; Mr. Hawver said theoretically, but he didn’t think they will -- they just don’t want the funds absorbed into the regular budget.

GRANT FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Hawver said Mr. Rupp applied for a grant from the County for stormwater management in Pinecrest, and we got it.

SEWER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Hawver distributed information about proposed capital improvements for our sewer facilities, rate increases to help pay for them, and the type of financing proposed to accomplish this. A copy of this document is attached to these minutes. The improvements would include incorporating the Riverchase sewer plant into the Kansas City system, and the acquisition of a tract of land to apply sludge. That acreage includes a proposed playground. A $1,000,000 sewer treatment plant facility is proposed. We want to move forward with lease-purchase financing to get the project started.

Charlie Zitnik of Kirkpatrick-Pettis distributed a document to aldermen. A copy is attached to these minutes. He said the first phase of the financing would provide $570,000. The financing would run for a 22-year term. For the first two years the City would pay interest only, and then there would be a 20-year amortization.

Mr. Friedman asked “You said there would be no prepayment penalty, yet we pay two years interest beforehand?” Mr. Zitnik said in conventional bond issues on 20-year financing, typically for ten years you wouldn’t be able to pay it off. Mr. McCoy said we would be paying interest anyway. Mr. Zitnik said the City will have known for a month by this time next year that it’s on the intended use plan. Mrs. Dusenbery asked what if we’re not on the list. Mr. Zitnik said the contingency is you’ve done this financing.

Mr. Poole asked if we get the income from the increased sewer rates. Mr. Hawver said we are changing the sewer rate structure as required by the DNR (Department of Natural Resources). Water that goes on the lawn doesn’t go into the sewer. For years we’ve had a cap and that’s how we’ve dealt with it. DNR doesn’t accept caps. They require cities to do winter rate averaging, with a steady rate throughout the year. Under this plan the average user would have a bill of $26.50 per month.

Mr. Poole asked if that increases each year for six to eight years. Mr. Hawver said the Finance Committee suggests a lump sum increase, to be evaluated every year. This would be a 38% sewer rate increase. The first payment (on the bonds) would not be due until 2004. This is a five-year budget projection. He added that we are going to address the problems that have been under-ground for fifty years. A public hearing is scheduled for the next Board meeting; aldermen will be asked to consider an ordinance to enact new sewer rates.

Mr. McCoy asked Mr. Zitnik why we would make interest payments the first two years. Mr. Zitnik said although your rates will increase, your revenue will not increase. Mr. Hawver said they were looking at a scenario where the first bond payment would be due next March. Mr. Sportsman asked if we were set up to handle accounting, keeping this entirely separate from the general budget. Mr. Hawver said yes, we are required to by law and we will.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT

ANNEXATION AND REZONING OF 10809 HIGHWAY 45. Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission on March 11 voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning of this property to B-4 and approval of the plan, both recommendations subject to approval of the annexation.

The Knuths presented the plan, and said MoDOT (the Missouri Department of Transportation) had approved it. Mr. Sportsman asked about a bush in the photograph. Mr. Knuth said they will remove this bush and another because of the sign issue – when they move the sign back in compliance with MoDOT’s rules the bushes will have to be removed in order to see the sign. Mr. Ferguson asked for any questions. There were none.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2086, ANNEXING AND REZONING PROPERTY AT 10809 HIGHWAY 45 (TOM WATSON PARKWAY) BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2086 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2086 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2068; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 2086 was posted 4/11/03.

RIVER ROCK COFFEE COMPANY, 170 English Landing Drive, Suite D

Ms. Devlin stated that the applicants are requesting a change in use from retail to restaurant, as they have added fixed seating and expanded their menu and hours. They have submitted floor plans for the tenant space of the entire building to calculate what the required parking is.

Ms. Devlin discussed parking formulas. She said the charts we use reflect floor area. The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the request.

Two issues were then discussed - parking standards for this specific building, and parking standards for future development. Ms. Devlin asked for guidance from the Board on parking requirements, as varying criteria had been used in the past; parking charts differed, and interpretations differed.

Mr. Anderson of River Rock said they opened expecting to be a coffee shop and found customers standing around with coffee and muffins in hand looking for a place to sit down; they have evolved into a restaurant and want to be reclassified from retail to restaurant use. He would rather get the matter settled now before they expand their menu and then find they have to cut back and fail to meet their customers’ expectations.

Mr. Ferguson said it was the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission to recommend approval of this operation as a restaurant as there are 42 spaces allocated to the building. This is according to the original site plan submitted by the original developer.

ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED .....

Mr. Keleher interrupted, asking to make public comment. He spoke on behalf of Joint Sales & Development, saying there are contractual issues involved. Joint Sales & Development disputes the building owner’s claim to 42 spaces. Mr. Ferguson said this plan was approved by the developer and his surveyor. All the City is being asked to do is approve it as a restaurant operation.

ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE RIVER ROCK AS A RESTAURANT ...

Mr. Hutsler interrupted, saying he’s the original purchaser of Lot 2; he had the right to make 28 spaces. Mr. Ferguson told him this was not the forum in which to hear this matter.

ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

It was agreed the matter of future parking criteria will be addressed in an upcoming amendment to the Zoning Code, and the chart until then would be as interpreted in the memo distributed by Ms. Devlin.

PAPA FRANK’S, East Street at 2nd

Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of a permit for a banquet room at this restaurant. They tabled the building improvement for a cantina and outdoor deck. That will be back at the May 13^th Planning Commission meeting.

Mr. Hawver said the applicant is looking for approval for a permit. The original intent was to have a restaurant and right next to the restaurant a banquet room but the original plan included only the restaurant. They’ve been operating with the banquet room for a year and a half. Last year the owner of the building began construction for a cantina located within the same building without a building permit. We put a stop order on it around the end of the year. What Jim McCall is asking is to use the banquet room – it’s booked full, and he wants to separate the two issues – his banquet room from the cantina. We worked with him on life-safety issues. Mr. Hawver said as the building official he can allow things to happen as long as they’re not life-safety issues. There are three means of egress that are not up to code. Mr. McCall is now widening corridors and putting in exit lights. He is asking for a motion to approve use of the banquet room at Papa Frank’s.

Mrs. Arnold asked if the seating is for 80. Mr. McCall said it’s for 50. (NOTE: Plan shows 80.)

Mr. Rittman asked about the location. Mr. McCall said the banquet room is a separate room from the restaurant. He said they worked with the fire department (South Platte Fire Protection District) and with Mr. Hawver on safety. Mr. Hawver issued a temporary permit. The fire department will inspect it again. No further electrical work is needed, Mr. McCall said. Mr. Friedman asked if he has fulfilled all the requirements now. Mr. Hawver said he got a construction plan submitted as part of the overall plan.

Mr. Sportsman asked if there was an explanation as to why the appropriate permits were not applied for. Mr. Hawver said he sat back there and didn’t know it wasn’t approved for occupancy. It was kind of a communication thing. His understanding is that Mr. McCall didn’t know but the building owner knew. It was all brought to light recently that that area was never permitted.

Aldermen expressed great concern about the trend of building being done without permits and in violation of codes.

Dave Williams said he has been remodeling property here for twenty years. They haven’t done any additions to the building other than what they laid out with their plans. When he came in with the original plan and a rough sketch, he said, Pat Hawver told him to ask the fire department for a partial plan. Later on they signed an agreement with Jim McCall, and another agreement with Frank McCall for storage in back. The Old Town district (zoning) prohibited them from leasing out the storage area.

Mr. Williams said the fire department inspected this particular storage area. “We haven’t tried to hide anything,” he said, “the existing permit issued by the City is hanging on the wall down there. The fire department came out and inspected the whole building. We did an as-built. We moved a couple of walls back there in the party room. When we came to the porch, I asked John Conrad if I needed to update the plan. He asked if it showed on the plan and I said yes, so he said I didn’t need to do anything else.”

“We redesigned some of the walls” Mr. Williams said, “and got everything approved. We have exactly the same square foot area in that building right now and got construction primarily all done. Doors had fire rock on both sides of them.” He said they have exactly the same exit areas. He is spending probably 50,000 extra dollars. There are six bathrooms. He resents people implying that he is not concerned about public safety. He hasn’t done anything different than he’s done around here for twenty years, but the City has come up with new ordinances.

Mr. Ferguson asked him when he got the permit. Mr. Williams said a year and a half ago. Mr. Hawver said the permit is for the restaurant only. Mr. Williams said the permit says it’s good for the restaurant portion only, and they would have to submit plans for any additional part. And they did, he said. The plans were in the City’s possession, and the City lost them. John Conrad had them.

Mrs. Arnold asked why they had to fix something before the last performance. Mr. McCall said the fire department felt it was safer. Mr. Williams said he has done all of that building and all of the work on that; his relationship with the fire department is excellent. He added that Mr. Hawver signed the permit.

Mrs. Dusenbery said when there are any changes in that zoning everything has to come back before the Board to be approved. Mr. Williams said he was working on plans and permits he already had.

Mrs. Dusenbery asked about the cantina. Mr. Williams said he had space to lease out. He said in the past he has just walked in with the drawings, which he did. Mr. Hawver said it’s against the law to build commercial buildings based on a plan not signed by an architect or engineer. Mr. Williams said an engineer signed them. Mrs. Dusenbery said we can’t do business like we did 20 years ago.

Mr. Williams said he is the contractor and is working on his own building. Mr. Sportsman said that doesn’t preclude him from going through the proper inspections. Mr. Williams said Mr. Callahan from the fire department approved the building, and two weeks later Mr. Hawver came out and shut him down. Mr. Rittman told Mr. Williams he has to go with the codes. Mr. Williams said he went to the Building Inspection Department and asked John Conrad what he had to do to update his plans. Mr. Rittman said we’re here tonight to approve exceptions to keep this business open.

Mr. Williams said the responsibility is all his. He put the tenant in this position, but he had a permit laying up there for two-1/2 months. Mr. Hawver told him he could not give him a permit.

Mr. Hawver said on the 21^st Ms. Devlin did a plan review, and the City then shut down some construction on the north side for a cantina. The electrical was being installed. Later that area was submitted for a cantina; it also showed a new perimeter for the banquet room. The three egresses are not to code. If we separate the issue of the banquet room from the cantina (he doesn’t think the cantina will become a reality because of the parking) he would like to give a permit for the banquet room only. Mr. Friedman asked if safety codes are in compliance now? Mr. Hawver said the Board’s approval would be to make sure they are in compliance.

Mr. McCall said they would be in compliance by Thursday (the 17^th). They are not doing banquets until they are ready. He canceled banquets so they could get this done. Not one of his customers has been hurt. They’re going to be in total compliance with the fire code.

Mr. Friedman asked if they would be in full compliance when they have their next banquet. Mr. McCall said yes. Mr. Hawver said if the Board approves, we will issue a building permit. Mr. Friedman asked if all fees have been paid. Mr. Hawver said they will be if the permit is approved.

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY STAFF AND ISSUE A BUILDING PERMIT FOR PAPA FRANK’‘S BANQUET ROOM; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT

Chief Hudson noted aldermen had received a copy of the monthly statistics. The report looked a little grim, and he hopes it gets better.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET: Mrs. Arnold said the Chamber will have an after-hours at Gold Bank in Kansas City north Thursday, April 17^th, from 5-7.

CHANNEL 2: No report.

COMMUNITY CENTER: No report.

FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said there is another party wanting to sell elk meat, this time at the Farmers Market. The meat will not be cooked, but will be sold packaged and frozen. It will be fully inspected. The city clerk was directed to have an ordinance prepared for the next meeting allowing this product to be sold at the market.

FINANCE: No report.

NATURE SANCTUARY: No report.

PARKS COMMITTEE: No report.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Ferguson noted it was all covered in the earlier part of the meeting.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES (resumed)

Adoption of the Stormwater Code was discussed. Mr. Sportsman complimented Mr. Rupp on the amount of work done on the stormwater code. Mr. Hawver agreed, and said he is very proud of Mr. Rupp.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2087, REPEALING THE EXISTING STORMWATER CODE AND ESTABLISHING A NEW ONE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2087 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2087 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2069; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 2087 was posted 4/11/03.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 77, CONTRACTING WITH AKER MASONRY FOR A ROCK WALL AROUND THE STAGE IN ENGLISH LANDING PARK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.

Mr. Hawver said this would be done the second week in May, weather permitting. It will be a rounded wall. Park University will be the first to use the stage, with five bands. City staff will work with the university on lighting. Mrs. Arnold asked if they got together with the chief about security. They had not at that point; the chief said he would work with Pete Sturner, head of security at Park University, on the matter.

Mr. Sportsman asked if the bill should be reviewed by the Parks Committee. Mr. Hawver said the committee knows about it, although members have not seen the drawing. They all walked out to the stage at the last meeting, he said. There have been a number of requests to use the stage. A local band wants to play a couple of Saturdays, music from the 60's and 70's. The consensus was that’s great if the music doesn’t interfere with the activities of the people who have made reservations.

ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 77 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 77 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 77; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Discussion ensued on why certain bills and ordinances were designated “C/A.” The city clerk explained it is for record-keeping purposes only. Bills marked “C/A” do not make law and are not sent to the codification company. Mr. Ferguson pointed out they have a limited term, lasting only until the contract is completed.

Bill C/A 77 was posted 4/11/03.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 78, CONTRACTING WITH WILLIAMS SPURGEON KUHL & FRESHNOCK ARCHITECTS TO UPDATE THE RIVERFRONT PLAN AND INCLUDE THE ENTIRE AREA OF ENGLISH LANDING PARK, AND CREATE A PLAN FOR A RECREATIONAL AREA IN THE WEST PART OF TOWN, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 78 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 78 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 78; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill C/A 78 was posted 4/11/03.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-716, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-716 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-716 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-716; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill A-716 was posted 4/11/03.

OTHER BUSINESS

ROUNDABOUT AT HIGHWAY 45 AND K: Mr. Hawver has been invited to a meeting about this, even though it’s outside our jurisdiction. He will report at the next meeting.

PARKVILLE POST: Mrs. Dusenbery said she had some suggestions regarding the Parkville Post, a monthly newsletter being published by a group of volunteers. If it’s going to become a political paper, she said, she really thinks it’s a conflict of interest for aldermen to serve on that committee.

Mr. Friedman said if anyone wants to write an opinion or editorial, the Post would welcome it. Mr. Rittman said it shouldn’t go out as a PCDC (Parkville Community Development Corporation) piece. To have PCDC sponsoring that sends the wrong message. It should be more neutral. Mrs. Arnold said they (the Post staff) are new; they’re learning. She agrees there will be mistakes. She echoed Mr. Friedman’s invitation to others to write something. Mr. Frank McCoy came to the podium and voiced criticism of the piece titled “Golden Rule” and a “want ad.” The latter was an April Fool’s joke, Mrs. Arnold said. The e-mail edition went out without the Golden Rule article being marked as an editorial. Mr. Sportsman voiced criticism of the Golden Rule article and of its author. Mr. Poole said there was an article in the Post critical of the stage, and no-one objected. Mr. Friedman asked Mr. Sportsman to write a rebuttal to the article and have it printed in the Post. Mr. Sportsman declined. Mrs. Arnold said there was some confusion about the buffer in the Apex development (rezoning for the Apex development was the subject of the article/editorial). She said she thought it was 30'. Mr. Sportsman agreed. Mr. Rittman said the matter involves more than the buffer measurement; he said there is no Riss Lake bloc. He said they voted their concerns on the merits of the project. Mr. Friedman said the Post got calls commending the article in question. Mr. Rittman said the Post should not be funded by the PCDC. Mrs. Arnold said there is a Parkville Post meeting on the 23^rd. Everyone is more than welcome to attend. Mrs. Dusenbery said she thinks it’s a conflict of interest for any member of the Board to be on it (the Post staff).

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

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 4/23/03

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