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Regular Meeting BOARD OF ALDERMEN CITY OF PARKVILLE June 17, 2003
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles E. Kutz called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - present Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman - ARRIVED at 7:08 p.m. Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold - present Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - present Ward 4 Alderman Kathy Dusenbery - present ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Patrick Hawver Police Chief Bill Hudson Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp Director of Community Development Danielle Devlin Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank Tom Johnson and Tony Borchers for The National Tom Hutsler for 4th of July Jason Bridges of Davidson Design Group for Park Bank Doug Kean of Morrow Associates for Crestridge Shopping Center (Par-4) MEDIA PRESENT: Marty Zirschky for Platte Dispatch Ed Gault and Shan Johnson for Channel 2
Mrs. Dusenbery asked that the sentence on Page 2003-93, which read "Mrs. Dusenbery reported that residents adjoining Piropos' property have complained about Piropos' customers leaving empty bottles on their property," be corrected to read "Mrs. Dusenbery reported that residents adjoining Piropos' property have complained about the noise caused by Piropos' employees putting empty bottles into trash cans at 1 or 2 a.m." ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 3rd AS AMENDED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0. CHANNEL 2: Mayor Kutz said some people in the Channel 2 viewing audience reported that during parts of the last meeting the screen went blank. He assumed this was a technical problem. He said we need to do something. He said also the daybook does not always rotate to the various items but is stuck on one item. City Clerk Barbara Lance said she could not be present for the last meeting because of illness so she watched it on TV and found it hard to hear because of loud air noise. The mayor asked cameraman Shan Johnson for his opinion. Mr. Johnson said there seems to be a problem with some of the equipment. ALDERMAN RITTMAN ARRIVED AT 7:08 p.m. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Mayor Kutz said he, Alderman Arnold, and City Clerk Lance worked at the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Building site the Tuesday before. Mrs. Lance added that Officer Eddie Olson worked the Friday before that. The mayor said it was really amazing; he's never seen anything like it. Northland Habitat for Humanity built eight really nice homes in ten days with volunteers. He said he hoped next time we could get more Parkville participation, or even find a site in or near Parkville on which to build a home or homes. He suggested maybe Parkville could sponsor a house next time. Mrs. Arnold said the mayor was going up and down that ladder putting up siding, sweating profusely, and he just wouldn't stop; he did a great job. Ms. Devlin said this is an unused utility easement platted in The National 12th Plat. Mr. Johnson said no use is contemplated for it and they recently sold two lots for a single home, and the easement is in the middle of it. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2096, VACATION OF UNUSED UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE 12TH PLAT OF THE NATIONAL, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2096 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 2096 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2078; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Bill 2096 was posted 6/12/03. Mr. Hutsler reported on plans for this year's 4th of July celebration.
the Sluggers, who play at Grigsby Field, about the timing. Mr. Hutsler asked permission for a banner to go across Highway 9. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE PLANS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY AS OUTLINED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Sportsman asked about power this year, reminding everyone there was a serious power outage last year. Mrs. Arnold said there is a lot of electricity now. Mr. Sportsman said it's nice the Lions Club doesn't have to be down here this year discussing fees. He thanked Mr. Hutsler for that, and Mr. Hutsler said they try to do as much as they can for non-profit groups. Mrs. Arnold asked if they would be hiring off-duty officers. Mr. Hutsler said in the past they had not, but thinks they should this year for Wednesday and Thursday nights. Two gentlemen have been hired each night for cleanup, and especially Friday and Saturday nights. The carnival will not block Farmers Market on Saturday. BILL-PAYING ORDINANCE AT LAST MEETING: Mr. Hawver said there appeared to be a double payment on the last bill-paying ordinance, two $10,000 checks made out to the same contractor. He checked into it and found the actual bill was $20,000, and was divided into two $10,000 listings on the ordinance were for accountability - each check was charged against a separate account. HEALTH INSURANCE: Mr. Hawver said MARCIT (Mid-America Regional Council Insurance Trust) did go up 25-30%, which we expected. We obtained other health insurance at no increase, but there are two insurance payments on the current bill-paying ordinance, one the final payment to MARCIT, because we were paying by the month, which kept us a month behind. The other is the first payment to United Healthcare, because we are starting with them by paying a month in advance, so we will never have a final payment if we discontinue insurance with United. Discussion ensued on whether to recover some of the final bill from employees on a monthly payment basis. Mr. McCoy noted we had added a significant increase to the insurance budget in anticipation of higher rates, which did not materialize. Mr. Sportsman and Mr. Rittman agreed it should be prepaid. Mr. Ferguson said the City would advance funds for the second month's premium and carry as deferred prepaid cost of insurance until such time as employee terminates and/or the City changes insurance carriers. It was agreed. UNFUNDED MANDATE; Mr. Hawver said the MISSOURI ONE-CALL PROGRAM began January 1st. The State requires the City to locate underground utilities every time someone wants to dig in their yards. Mr. Rittman asked if we could pass on this cost through permit fees, and Mr. Hawver said no, not only do we have to do this without additional funds from the State, we can't pass it on, and there is an additional payment we have to make on each request. Wastewater Technician Leonard Johnson, who went from the City's payroll to that of our contract operator, Alliance Water Resources, has been handling these location requests at the rate of 7-12 a day and sometimes more. Alliance needs his services at the plant full-time and says someone else is needed to do the locations. Mr. Hawver said the City advertised and has chosen a woman to do this on a part-time basis. Mr. Rupp says he has a file in his office with all one-call requests, if anyone wants to see them. Prior to January 1st we got few calls, but the new law requires everyone to check before digging. Discussion ensued on whether it would be best to have an employee, or to contract with someone who would have liability insurance in the event a location was given in error and an accident occurred, for instance a gas explosion. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2097, EMPLOYING JANET STEUBER AS A LINE LOCATOR LABORER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2097 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2079 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2079; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Bill 2097 was posted 6/12/03. PAR 4 REPLAT - FINAL PLAT APPROVAL: Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the final plat of the replat of Par 4 subject to certain conditions -- compliance with all previous conditions of the preliminary plat approval, including striping the parking lot and abating all code violations, and dedication of crossover easements. The Community Development Department will conduct field inspections to make sure all requirements have been met before the mayor and city clerk sign the plat. Doug Kean was present to represent the owner of Crestridge Shopping Center, which is the present name of the Par 4 shops. He said the owner has no problem with any of the conditions set forth. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2098, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF LOT B, A REPLAT OF PAR 4 SHOPS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2098 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 2098 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2080; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Bill 2098 was posted 6/12/03. BUILDING/SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR BUILDINGS H AND I, PARKVILLE COMMONS: Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval for the building plans of Buildings H and I. This recommendation was subject to the following conditions: Mr. Borchers said he thought Ms. Devlin had covered all aspects of the plan correctly. He added it will be 20,000 square feet. River North is doing land construction with a local hardware store, which will lease part of the building to two other tenants. They have negotiated agreements and are in contract discussions with them. Cross-easements will be recorded. ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUILDING/SITE PLAN FOR BUILDINGS H AND I IN PARKVILLE COMMONS; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. BUILDING/SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PARK BANK AT THE GREENS ON CROOKED ROAD: Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this project. Their recommendation was subject to the following conditions: Justin Bridges said he was speaking for Brick Porter at Park Bank. He said the bank building looked very similar to the style of The National so it will go well with that development. He said the applicant has no problem with the above conditions. Mr. Ferguson said the requirements for parking in there are 18. There are actually 26. He asked about cross-easements for the balance of this development, noting this question does not actually affect this building but would affect future construction. Mayor Kutz said this development is being sold by the lot. He would be very much in favor of them having to have cross-over easements. They will need to be compared when this project is finished to make sure parking is adequate. Mrs. Dusenbery said about 18 trees are shown under "future." Mr. Bridges said he understands that is part of a different proposal that will be coming in. The developer of the project would be responsible for that lot, which is Lot 4, and for the parking and the drive. He believes the trees will go in after the parking comes in - they wouldn't want to disturb the roots of those trees. Mr. Sportsman asked Ms. Devlin about the improvements on Crooked Road. Ms. Devlin said a left-turn lane into this development was created; at this time improvements to Highway 45 would not be practical because of future changes to 45. Mr. Hawver said when this was annexed and rezoned it went through the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen. At that time we determined not to require improvements on Coffey at 45 because the widening of 45 was on the priority list for MARC's Total Transportation Plan Committee federal funding - that was three years ago. Widening would allow a left-turn lane. The mayor said he was on the Planning Commission then, and he made that recommendation. Cars would back up on Crooked Road, and he saw a need for a left-turn lane. Mr. Hawver said MoDOT didn't require it. Mr. Sportsman asked if the Planning Commission didn't express any concern about in-out traffic. Mr. Hawver said they required a traffic study there. MoDOT reported a traffic signal was not warranted by that development or The National, but combining the two could have meant a signal would be warranted . So the Board didn't require it. Mr. Sportsman asked if one is warranted in the future who would be responsible for left and right-turn lanes. Mr. Hawver said MoDOT. Mr. Hawver spoke about the improvements (widening) of Highway 45. He said it is in the best interests of Parkville to get them back on track. A Highway 45 Committee was formed several years ago to push that up the priority list. He was told recently it would be wise for the city to reactivate that group. The mayor and Mr. Ferguson reminded everyone that Michael Gunn (developer of The Greens at Crooked Road) and The National put up money for improvements to Crooked Road. Mr. Sportsman said he felt when The Greens is developed with a restaurant, bank, and other shops, traffic at certain times will be a problem. Mr. Hawver said when that board approval came through, the Highway 45 improvements were on the fundable list for 2003. Later it was moved to the 2006 list, and then it got bumped out. ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUILDING/SITE PLAN FOR PARK BANK AT THE GREENS ON CROOKED ROAD; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-1, WITH ALDERMAN DUSENBERY DISSENTING. Mr. Sportsman asked how much flexibility we have with the Platte County road sales tax funding; Mr. Hawver said Parkville should be able to expect $200,000 to $250,000 a year. We submit an annual request for funding for certain listed projects. We can do a bond issue over a nine-year period. Generally, he said, we would get approval for the projects we list. Mr. Ferguson said they can refuse to approve our projects. Mr. Hawver said it was his understanding they will approve just about anything the Board requests, but they want to make sure this money doesn't go into the general fund. Mrs. Dusenbery said if there's a problem we should put it back on the developer. Mr. Hawver said he thought that determination was made at the time of the annexation and rezoning. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hawver said he thought at this point the developer made his economic decisions based on judgments that came down earlier. HIGHWAY 9: Mr. Sportsman asked if paving on this highway would continue up through Parkville. Mr. Rupp said he's been calling, but he hasn't reached anyone at MoDOT yet. He was going to try to coordinate their work with the opening of Jazzfest on Friday so there wouldn't be a problem. Mr. Hawver said they're doing the road with microsteel. They're coming through this summer and he thinks they're coming all the way through Parkville. Mr. Poole said microsteel roads make the noise level twice or three times as loud inside your car as other roads. The chief said aldermen had the month-end report. Figures are beginning to go back the other way. The City has been reimbursed in full for the golf tournament. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET: Mrs. Arnold reminded everyone that the Parkville Jazz, Blues and Fine Arts River Jam begins Friday, June 20th, from 5-11, and continues Saturday from noon-11. They have more artists than ever. At 5 p.m. on Friday the stage will be dedicated. She said the Jazzfest Committee wanted to thank the whole city - Pat, Jeff, and the whole crew - for all their help with Jazzfest. CHANNEL 2: Mr. Rittman said they would be checking up on the problems reported tonight. Mr. Hawver added that he heard about a Park University student who would be willing and eager to come and take over Daybook; it could be someone who could film meetings as well. Mrs. Arnold asked when; Mr. Hawver said he's asking for right away, adding that we can't afford to go off the air. Mayor Kutz said he would appreciate it if he could check out the technical problems. Mr. Hawver said Sergeant John Moyer could take a look at it. COMMUNITY CENTER: No report. FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said keep coming down -- it's really nice. He thanked the Street Department for cleaning up after the rainstorm. If anyone was here Thursday night they knew there was a storm that sat on top of Parkville; over 7" of rain fell in three hours. FINANCIAL: None this meeting. NATURE SANCTUARY: Mr. McCoy said Jim Reed had a couple of day camps already. They had a work day where several people sprayed for weeds and cleared the trail. Mr. Reed led a hike for Kendallwood; these retirees are talking about volunteering in the Sanctuary. Mr. Friedman said they had to add another week of day camp because of the demand. PARKS: Mr. Poole said that 7" of rain played havoc with the park. There are gullies and washouts; they hope it is all right by Friday. Mr. Friedman said he was down at the stage - as you look across the river from there you can see the cut out of the hill where the tornado came through. PLANNING AND ZONING: Already covered. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2099, APPROVING STREETS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE NATIONAL 11th AND 12th PLATS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2099 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2099 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2081; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Bill 2099 was posted 6/12/03. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-720, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-720 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-720 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-720; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Bill A-720 was posted 6/13/03. PARK UNIVERSITY SOCCER FIELD: Mr. Sportsman asked what happened with the idea of selling commercial space on the artificial turf. Mr. Hawver said we never got any word back. He will check HOME IN KANSAS CITY ENTERING OFF QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE IN PARKVILLE: Mr. Sportsman asked about this home. Mr. Hawver said they haven't started construction yet. He sent all bordering homes copies of the conservation easement. The ownership on the property hasn't changed. He last spoke with the owners sometime around March. They still plan to build. CHANGE OF DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Mr. Sportsman asked about the possibility of changing the date of the July 1st meeting to July 8th because of the July 4th holiday. It was agreed. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE FIRST MEETING IN JULY BE CHANGED TO JULY 8; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE DINNERS: Mr. Friedman said he noticed the flyer from MML inviting elected officials in the West Gate Division to dinner in Blue Springs and wondered if we could invite other cities to Parkville to have dinner at Hawthorne House. Mr. Hawver will look into it. He is still trying to put together the retreat, which is pretty time-consuming. Mrs. Dusenbery suggested the Parkville Athletic Complex would be a good place for a big dinner also. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMO 610.021(1) AND (2) TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND REAL ESTATE; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:32 p.m. Discussion ensued. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR HAWVER TO TALK TO RESIDENT AND PROPERTY OWNER LARRY YOUNG ABOUT PROPERTY AT THIRD AND MAIN STREETS; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. Submitted by City Clerk Barbara J. 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