Regular Meeting

Andy Young and Joe Gleason for Channel 2

Mayor Kutz said he was pleased Alderman Ferguson was doing well after recent shoulder surgery and thanked him for making it to the meeting. He wished him a speedy recovery.

REVIEW OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7^th

Mayor Kutz asked to make two corrections to the minutes. On Page 2003-163, he said, Ken Payton was quoted as saying the Park Hill Girls Softball Team made $6,000 at Parkville Days; the actual sum was $600. On Page 2003-164 permission was given to the Audubon Society to solicit at the Farmers Market on October 11^th, not October 4^th as stated.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS PUBLISHED AND CORRECTED; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

BRUCE CULLEY REGARDING AUDIT

Mr. Hawver prefaced Mr. Culley’s remarks by reporting that the Audit and Finance Committee met at an earlier date with Mr. Culley, and this was a follow-up so that everyone could ask questions and/or comment. Drafts of the audit were distributed to aldermen at the last meeting, and he distributed more at this meeting.

Mr. Culley said the first page was the opinion page, and the City received what is known as a “clean opinion,” based on accounting principles. He went on to explain the various funds. Expenses were a little less than income. The audit is available at City Hall for review.

In response to a question from the mayor, Mr. Culley said the staff was very responsive. He will be working on the 2003 audit soon; he has meetings scheduled with Collector Justin Kuder, and will stay in touch with the staff a little more.

The Fewson Trust that came to the City in 2001 was not set up on the books until 2002. The trust instrument calls for certain distributions to be made to the City, but that hasn’t happened. Mr. Hawver said the City is trying to have the trust transferred to a local bank. The mayor agreed, and said he is adamant on that point. Mr. Hawver said the trust attorneys disagree that it can be transferred, but Mr. Hawver figures it can be done.

Mr. Culley went over other aspects of the audit, making some suggestions for improvements that could be worked out among Mr. Kuder, Treasurer Steve Berg and himself. He mentioned problems with sewer billings. Mr. McCoy asked if we were still having some of the same problems in 2003. Mr. Culley said yes, two or three, adding there may not be total agreement on some of these issues. Mayor Kutz said whatever we do we should make everything very clear. He thanked Mr. Culley for coming.

R. BLAKE MATHEWS FOR TEMPORARY RESORT LICENSE FOR THE SWEET GUY

Mr. Mathews said he was requesting a resort license for the establishment at 10 Main Street, formerly known as A Cherry on Top.

Mayor Kutz said he noted the resort liquor license is predicated on the amount of $75,000 in gross sales annually, with $50,000 of that amount being non-alcoholic sales. He said with a resort license at least 60% is supposed to come from prepared meals. He asked Mr. Mathews if he would be able to do that. Mr. Mathews said yes. The majority of his income would be from chocolate and dessert. Mrs. Arnold asked if sweets constitute a meal. Mr. Mathews said in most establishments they would be considered a part of the meal.

Mr. Rittman asked about the concept. Mr. Mathews said his plan is make truffles and molded candies and an assortment of chocolate and fruit desserts. They would be sold throughout the day. He didn’t expect to be serving much liquor until afternoon and evening. Mrs. Dusenbery said Mr. Mathews told her earlier in the week he is planning to make his own ice cream.

Mrs. Arnold said she can’t picture just desserts and alcohol.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE LICENSE AS PROPOSED; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED.

AYE - ALDERMEN DUSENBERY, FERGUSON, McCOY, RITTMAN.

NAY - ALDERMAN ARNOLD.

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

Mrs. Lance expressed some doubt that the Department of Liquor Control would see desserts as prepared meals for the purpose of a resort license, reminding aldermen that Parkville does not have liquor by the drink, as do other cities who may have dessert/liquor establishments. The notice of approval by the Board of Aldermen will go to the Department of Liquor Control for its decision.

FRANK McCOY REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION ISSUES

Mr. McCoy said he realized there is a chain of command and some of these issues should have been discussed originally with the chairman of the Planning Commission, but he failed to get recognized by him at the last meeting of that body.

He said that he and Aldermen Dave McCoy and Kathy Dusenbery and Community Development Director Danielle Devlin had a very interesting and very accomplished day last month at a MARC (Mid America Regional Council) conference about the very issues we’re talking about at this meeting. Ms. Devlin has gone out of her way to bring this same gentleman to Parkville, he said. He encouraged everybody to make every effort to get to this meeting. Ms. Devlin said it will be a Planning and Zoning workshop on December 15^th, an open meeting, with invitations specifically directed to aldermen, planning commissioners, and members of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mr. McCoy said there are a lot of aldermen and planning commission members who need to know what this gentlemen told them. Mr. McCoy said he thought Aldermen Dave McCoy and Kathy Dusenbery would concur with what he says.

Ms. Devlin said the meeting would go over some of the recent and complex issues that have been before these groups. Mrs. Dusenbery said if people are going to serve on the Planning Commission or Board of Aldermen they need to be educated on what that job is all about. She said it’s judicial; you can’t be talking about it beforehand, you have to come in to meetings and make up your minds from what you hear from the people then. She asked if attendance at this workshop could be made mandatory; Alderman Dave McCoy echoed that statement, and asked about putting it in an ordinance. The mayor said he doubted if they could do that, but he intends to personally encourage all aldermen, Planning Commission members, and Board of Zoning Adjustment members to attend.

Mr. Frank McCoy spoke about absenteeism on the part of members of the Planning Commission. He said he takes it seriously and has missed only one meeting out of 17, and he wished the other members of that commission would take it as seriously. Mayor Kutz asked him if it would be a good idea to develop guidelines. Mr. McCoy said yes. He would be happy to work on a committee regarding mandatory attendance at this workshop, attendance standards for members, and “show cause” hearings by the city council for continued commission appointments if they fail to live up to the judicial ambience that the Planning Commission needs to have. Alderman David McCoy said some kind of minimum standard needs to be established.

The mayor agreed, although he pointed out the schedule and workload of the Planning Commission are much heavier than they have ever been, but it’s his opinion that one night a month is not asking too much if you accept that commitment, and he thinks it should apply to BZA members too.

Discussion ensued on working up tentative guidelines. Mr. Rittman suggested a board level committee. He thought we should get City Attorney Jack Campbell involved. Mr. Ferguson agreed he would be happy to sit on that committee, although he thinks there is something in the ordinances. Ms. Devlin said they have bylaws adopted by the Planning Commission, but not as an ordinance. She said any member that is absent for three consecutive meetings without making prior arrangement shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission. A replacement member shall then be appointed by the mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Kutz said they should review those guidelines. Ms. Devlin will provide them to aldermen.

Mr. Rittman suggested they consider the time meetings start, considering the difficulty some members have getting there. Ms. Devlin said she would put that on the next agenda.

Mayor Kutz asked who would like to serve on this committee, and all aldermen present said they would.

Mr. Frank McCoy said another problem with the Planning Commission is that they spend no time talking about the future. Mr. Dave McCoy said he will argue for money to be allocated for a professional master planner.

Mayor Kutz said he knows not just these departments are overloaded, that we are just “covered up everywhere,” and it’s not going to peak anytime soon.

Mrs. Dusenbery said this gentleman said the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen don’t always agree, and she thought everyone should know that.

Alderman Dave McCoy said one thing they learned is that a planning commissioner or an alderman cannot have any outside conversations about issues coming before them prior to the meetings, and that’s the kind of basic education they didn’t have. He didn’t know it before, he said. He said their decision has to be based on whether it meets the zoning requirements, not whether they think it should be there or not.

Mayor Kutz thanked Mr. Frank McCoy for coming.

MAYOR’S REPORT

The mayor congratulated City Clerk Barbara Lance on the full-page article she wrote about Parkville for Ingram’s. Copies are available in the lobby.

Mayor Kutz said there was great attendance at the reception for the Lewis & Clark Traveling Exhibit. Right after that some officials and staff went to a Missouri Municipal League meeting in Excelsior Springs, which was also a wonderful event.

Next Monday a member of the German Embassy, Dr. Rolf Horlemann, and his wife Bianca will be visiting in Parkville. They are the guests of Riss Lake resident Jake Jacobs, who is a member of People to People. The mayor invited any officials who have time to meet with the visitors to be in the board room from 3-4.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Hawver had no report, but wants to schedule a date, maybe the second week in November, to discuss the budget. Mayor Kutz said he wanted to discuss with Mr. Hawver the increased workload in all phases of city government. Mr. Hawver will present a report on the activities at City Hall, and funding, for the next five-year period.

AUDIENCE INPUT

Mayor Kutz asked for any audience input beyond the items listed on the agenda. There was none.

POLICE REPORT

Sergeant John Moyer said another officer is on the injured list. Officer David Winship broke his wrist in a game of family football. In response to a question, the sergeant said yes, this injury will add to their overtime costs.

Sgt. Moyer said Platte County is going to narrow band equipment. We have a proposal for about $1,000 of compatible equipment. It will get five to seven radios mobilized; present equipment is ten years old and can’t be upgraded.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO ALLOT $1,000 FOR FIVE NEW RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TOTAL $10,000 GRANT; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT

PRICE CHOPPER REQUEST FOR SIGN. Ms. Devlin said the Sign Code says all sign applications in B-4 districts must be approved by the Board of Aldermen. Mrs. Dusenbery asked whether the sign would be illuminated 24 hours a day. Ms. Devlin said no time was indicated, but the Board of Aldermen could set whatever limits they want. Mr. Borchers of River North, development company for Parkville Commons, said he didn’t know, but assumed the owners would want a 24-hour operation. Mr. Rittman asked for a staff recommendation. Ms. Devlin said she would recommend the lighting of the sign be limited to operating hours. Mrs. Arnold asked if it would be soft lighting; Ms. Devlin said it appears to be backlit.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN, WITH THE TIME OF ILLUMINATION LIMITED TO BUSINESS HOURS; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

PARKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET PARKVILLE. Mrs. Arnold reported that the latest Chamber After Hours was held at Casa Chavez the previous week. Many people attended. Chamber members have been assisting with the Lewis & Clark exhibit at the Train Depot. Mr. Hutsler said Pumpkin Fest will continue every weekend at English Landing Centre.

CHANNEL 2. No report. Mayor Kutz said he noticed that Channel 2 is better, and we want these two gentlemen to know we appreciate their service; it is much better and much more enjoyable, he said.

COMMUNITY CENTER. A lot of dirt is being moved, and we can only hope the weather allows them to continue on schedule, the mayor said.

NATURE SANCTUARY. Mr. McCoy said on October 18^th Jim Reed led a fall community hike, and another hike on the same day for Brownies. On the 20^th he escorted another Brownie troop through the sanctuary. Donations have been received. He reminded everyone that Friday, October 24^th, would be Family Ghost Story Night. Charge for the evening is $5 for adults and $3 for children, which covers chili, hot dogs, soda, trips down either the scary trail or the children’s trail (both lit by jack-o-lanterns) and the ghost stories. Food and pumpkins are volunteered, the carving of the jack-o-lanterns and their placement on the trails are done by volunteers, and the storytellers are volunteers.

PARKS. No report.

PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Ferguson said he was unable to be there. The commission recommended approval of the items on the bills/ordinances.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

BLOCK PARTIES. Mayor Kutz suggested that the item on loud noise be removed from the proposed ordinance, and that the bill be tabled until the full Board of Aldermen is present. It was agreed.

AMEND ZONING CODE TO ALLOW OFFICE USES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. Ms. Devlin said uses can be allowed as a matter of right in certain zoning districts or by conditional use permits in any zone not allowed by right. Conditional permits allow for Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen review of the particular use in relation to the specific characteristics of property and the neighborhood. If the Planning Commission and Board deem it necessary, conditions such as time limits and buffers can be placed on the issuance. If the property owner does not comply with a condition, the permit is revoked. She said an application has been received to operate an office-type business in a single-family residence zone (R-1). The Parkville Zoning Code does not currently allow for offices in residential zones, except for home occupations conducted by the occupants of the home only. Because of the low intensity of some office-type uses, they may be compatible to nearby residential uses in certain areas, particularly if mitigating conditions are applied.

She said the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen should decide whether it is appropriate to allow office-type uses in residential zones under a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission reviews conditional use permit applications after a public hearing and forwards a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for final decision, as prescribed by Section 470.010 of the Zoning Code.

Other uses permitted only by conditional use permit include airports, temporary circus grounds, manufactured homes, sports arenas, self-storage units or mini-warehouses and race tracks.

There were no questions from aldermen.

Gary Allen, of Melody Lane, said he thought the wording of the ordinance ought to allow office-type conditional uses in houses facing a state highway, not adjoining it. Discussion ensued. Ms. Devlin emphasized that conditional use permits are granted only after public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen.

Mr. Sievers said an “office-type business” leaves the use wide open. There is another house north of the school that adjoins a state highway. Mayor Kutz asked if he thought two public hearings and a final vote by the Board of Aldermen were enough to control any potential problems. Mr. Sievers said Parkville should have its ordinances in place so we don’t run into problems like some other cities. He asked if the first business that goes in there would have to come back if they wanted another business. Mayor Kutz said yes, unless there is no change in the type of business.

Ms. Devlin reminded the board they could put whatever conditions they want on a conditional use permit. The ordinance under consideration simply allows application for a conditional use permit.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2111, TO ALLOW OFFICE-TYPE USES IN RESIDENCES THAT FRONT AND HAVE ACCESS TO A STATE HIGHWAY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2111 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 2111 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2093; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill 2111 was posted October 17, 2003.

Mayor Kutz thanked those who offered input on this issue.

Mr. Ferguson said the specific conditional use permit being requested in the next ordinance refers to “office-type business,” and he thought it should be specific, i.e., a real estate office. Ms. Devlin said passage of the previous ordinance allows consideration of the request; it went to the Planning Commission, which approved it 6-2, subject to conditions as shown on the ordinance.

Mr. Rittman said when the applicant came before the Board several weeks ago to request rezoning to B-4 zoning (which was denied), he was asking to use the property specifically as a real estate office. This request is for a general use. He asked if this now was a property that’s going be leased out? Ms. Devlin said CUP’s run with the land. Mayor Kutz asked if the Planning Commission actually approved all of the uses shown. Mr. Ferguson said he would assume it would be for only one use.

Mr. Phillips, the applicant, came to the podium. Mr. Rittman asked him if this request was for his use as a real estate office or is he marketing this to others? Mr. Phillips said no sir, he is moving his business in there. Mr. Ferguson asked then why did he need to have the permit include other uses besides a real estate office? Mr. Phillips said if he gets hit by a bus his wife and four kids would be stuck, and they have a huge investment in this house, and they have to be taken care of. Mr. Ferguson said they could come back to the Board in that instance. Mrs. Dusenbery said these are all low-use projects. She didn’t see why they were worried. She thinks they all fit in the same category, and will be okay. Mr. Ferguson disagreed. Mr. Phillips believes the size of the structure is so small they couldn’t have enough people in there to generate a lot of traffic.

Mayor Kutz said the last time Mr. Phillips was here he was asking that the property be rezoned to B-4, and said any property in B-4 zoning has to come back before the Board of Aldermen for changes, so he didn’t understand why Mr. Phillips would object to doing it for a change in use.

Mr. Phillips said he believed that everyone was opposed to getting it rezoned but in preparation for tonight the wording was put together by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Mayor Kutz asked Mr. Phillips if he had a problem with restricting the conditional use permit to a real estate office. Mrs. Phillips came forward and said the only thing they’re worrying about is putting a lot of money into property, and it would protect their investment.

Mayor Kutz said he had to disagree with her. It wasn’t appraised based on special use. Mrs. Phillips said it adds value.

Mr. Rittman said he was not sure whether they were dealing with what’s happening now or negotiating for something else down the road. He said it looked like they didn’t have the votes that night to pass the ordinance unless they change the language from “an office-type business” to “a real estate business.” If they got a conditional use permit for the latter they could always come back at some future date and ask for a C.U.P. for a different office-type use. They just passed an ordinance to approve such applications.

Mr. Phillips suggested the City had never issued a conditional use permit before. Mayor Kutz said yes, we have issued them. Mr. Phillips asked him which particular type of business bothered him about the use? Mayor Kutz said that’s not the point. The point is that with B-4 zoning you would have had to come back to get any change in use approved. He asked what difference was there if we gave him a C.U.P. for a real estate office, He said the Board tries to do what is right and what the neighbors think is reasonable.

Mr. Phillips said the real estate part is fine.

Mr. Allen said he agreed with the mayor concerning limitations. Mayor Kutz said we will have to amend other parts of this bill also.

Mrs. Arnold said there were ten parking spaces. On the map in front of them there were only seven spaces. She asked where are the other three? Mr. Phillips said they have ten striped. Mrs. Arnold asked if they were taking landscaping away. Mr. Phillips said no. Mr. Rittman said the striped one is handicapped. Mrs. Arnold said then that doesn’t count as a parking space. Mr. Phillips said no trees are coming out. MoDOT first said they have to move the curb and then said no you don’t have to do that. Mayor Kutz asked if the ten spaces meet the requirements. Ms. Devlin said the Board could apply whatever requirements they wish. They approved the site plan -- they need to see where the three additional spots are going to go. If they approve this site plan with seven spaces, that’s how it will be permitted. Mr. Frank McCoy said Planning Commissioner Bill Quitmeier requested the three additional spaces. This gentleman agreed to it. Alderman David McCoy asked about the requirement for the height of vegetation. Ms. Devlin said they are also looking at something that doesn’t interfere with vision – it depends on how far back the vegetation is set.

Mrs. Arnold asked the difference between a pole sign and a monument sign. Mr. Phillips said a pole sign is what is across the street – all signs over there are pole signs now. Mr. Hawver said they are much more aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Phillips said he could do either – he thinks pole signs came about because of the line of sight. Mrs. Dusenbery asked if the sign would be lit. Mr. Phillips said probably softly illuminated in the evening. Ms. Devlin said this meeting can approve the sign. Discussion ensued on hours to be illuminated.

Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission did not address the issue of the specific sign, just saying it should be set well back from the roadway. They didn’t talk about lighting. Mr. Rittman said the shopping center will have candlepower of 260 or 270, so this will be inconsequential.

It was agreed the lighting would be limited to a monument sign not more than 30 square feet and lit only during hours of business.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2112, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO USE THE HOUSE AT 8904 HIGHWAY 45 FOR A REAL ESTATE OFFICE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2112 ON FIRST READING AND PASS IT TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2112 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2094; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.

Alderman McCoy again questioned the wording in Item E of the ordinance: “The vegetation shown on the plan is maintained at a height of 3' prior to any occupation of the buildings.” It was revised to read “...at a height of 3' prior to and after any occupation of the buildings.” Mr. Rittman suggested the bill be passed as it is and amended later.

Mr. Allen said under Robert’s Rules of Order if the persons who moved and seconded the motion will amend their motion and second, the amendment can be made at this point before the bill is passed. Mayor Kutz thanked him.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2112 BE PASSED AS AMENDED TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2094; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill 2112 was posted 10/17/03.

Ms. Devlin said the final plat of the Reserve at Riss Lake was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission for recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Kutz asked Mr. Julian if he had any problems with Conditions A and B on the ordinance. Discussion ensued on MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transportation) requirements; Mr. Julian said he had no problem with the ordinance as written. The mayor thanked them for their input.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2113, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE RESERVE AT RISS LAKE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2113 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 2113 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2095; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill 2113 was posted 10/17/03.

Ms. Devlin said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the final plat of the 3^rd plat of Parkville Commons to the Board of Aldermen. No conditions were placed on the recommendation, but the Board of Aldermen could add conditions if they wished. There are no public improvements associated with this plat. The right of way for the community center site has already been dedicated.

Mrs. Dusenbery asked if there would be stairs to Park Village for seniors from the community center. She would prefer they don’t have to use stairs to get there. Mr. Borchers said he would be happy to pass that along to the County. There will be a couple of retaining walls. He knows the County is trying to find a way to get senior citizens there without stairs.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2114, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE THIRD PLAT OF PARKVILLE COMMONS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2114 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 2114 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2096; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill 2114 was posted 10/17/03.

Mr. Hawver said former Parks Director Ed Gault was moved into the Community Development Department, so they need another person in the Parks Department.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2115, EMPLOYING MATTHEW DAVID ALEXANDER AS LABORER IN THE PARKS DEPARTMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2115 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 2115 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2097; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill 2115 was not posted.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-728, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-728 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-728 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-728; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Bill A-728 was posted 10/17/03.

Mayor Kutz asked for audience input. There was none.

Alderman McCoy said he attended the Red Ribbon Relay Celebration. He said Chief Bill Hudson was also present.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Submitted by _________________________________

City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 10/30/03