Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Board Room, City Hall

APRIL 6, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gerry Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - ARRIVED at 7:16 p.m.

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 - present

Ward 4 Alderman Kathy Dusenbery - present

ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Bill Hudson

Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

Director of Community Development Danielle Devlin

City Clerk Barbara Lance

City Attorney Jack Campbell

Special Counsel on Environmental Matters Terry Satterlee, Lathrop & Gage

Kirkpatrick Pettis Representative Charlie Zitnik

Boy Scouts Josh Shandy, Ted Claus, Nick Delury, Troop #393

Resident Brenda Davis re sidewalks from Park Village to Parkville Commons

Angelo Gangai, Tom Hutsler and Elizabeth Weese, Main Street Parkville Assn.

Architect Steve Cantrell re Parkville Floral occupancy permit

Resident Frank McCoy

REVIEW OF MINUTES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9^th AND 23^rd WORK SESSIONS AND THE MARCH 23^rd MEETING; ALDERMAN DUSENBERY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

ALDERMAN POOLE ARRIVED AT 7:16 p.m.

BOY SCOUTS

Boy Scouts Josh Shandy, Ted Claus and Nick Delury of Troop #393 were present to earn their Citizenship in the Community badges.

RESOLUTION 04-04-01

Attorney Satterlee reviewed the matter of the settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency, in which she is representing the City of Parkville. The resolution was to accept the consent agreement, which includes a $17,000 fine. She has been working with Alderman Dusenbery and Public Works Director Jeff Rupp, and she thanked them both.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-04-01, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONSENT AGREEMENT; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

CITIZEN INPUT

Brenda Davis regarding sidewalks between Park Village/Parkville Commons. Brenda Davis asked the Board to consider construction of two blocks of sidewalk from Park Village (senior citizens residential complex) to Parkville Commons. Mrs. Davis had talked to the manager of Park Village and told her she would bring the matter before the Board.

Mayor Richardson said he thought it was great she brought this matter forward. After she called, he said, the City was in touch with Jim Allen of River North, developer of Parkville Commons. He read a letter from Mr. Allen which pledged $5,000 toward the cost of the sidewalk. The mayor said he hoped other entities in that area would assist with funding of this project as well, i.e., Park Village, Laidlaw Transport-ation and Southwestern Bell.

Mr. Friedman asked that Mr. Rupp get figures on the cost of the sidewalk. Mayor Richardson agreed and asked that Mr. Rupp also get names of contact people for the landowners cited above. Mr. Rittman asked for a rough drawing as well. He noted there is a big slope there.

Mr. Rupp said he will sketch out the proposed sidewalk and get bids from contractors. Mayor Richardson said he may need to bring in the city engineer.

Main Street - Fourth of July. Mr. Gangai introduced Ms. Weese, a Park University senior and the new director of the Main Street Parkville Association.

Mr. Gangai referred to the event application for the 4^th of July. The event will run from July 1^st to Sunday, July 4^th, to coincide with the Lewis & Clark Discovery Corps re-enactment. There will be fireworks and carnival rides. Approval for the carnival was given already, but they need approval for the parade, which they would like to have on Saturday, July 3^rd. The theme for the parade will be “Explore America.” The Lions Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, July 4^th.

Mayor Richardson asked for comment from staff, including Chief Hudson. Staff had no comments; the chief said he had no concerns.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLANS FOR THE 4^TH OF JULY, 2004, INCLUDING A BANNER, PLACEMENT OF WHICH WILL BE COORDINATED WITH ANY LEWIS & CLARK BANNER WHICH MAY BE HUNG; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.

Mr. Friedman asked if they had approval from Park Hill South and Park University for parking, as was indicated on the plan. Mr. Gangai said normally they do, and he would see that they get approval this year as well.

ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Best of the Midwest Brewers Festival and Parkville Days Riverfest. It was agreed these events would be considered at the next meeting.

Parking at Farmers Market. This matter was discussed last year. Aldermen reviewed those drawings. They asked Mr. Rupp to have proper signage prepared. Mrs. Lance said an amending ordinance would be needed if they plan to allow parking under the Farmers Market overhang most of the time and prohibit it when the market is in session.

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PARKING AS DEPICTED ON THE DRAWING, CONDITIONAL ON PROPER SIGNAGE REGARDING DAYS AND TIMES; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED.

AYE - ALDERMEN SPORTSMAN, RITTMAN, McCOY, ARNOLD, DUSENBERY.

NAY - ALDERMEN FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, POOLE.

Alderman Poole said he is still not quite clear on the layout.

MOTION CARRIED 5-3.

Citizen Input. Mayor Richardson asked for any other citizen input. There was none.

The mayor asked for a ten-minute recess to sign the consent agreement papers for Ms. Satterlee.

The Board reconvened after ten minutes.

BILLS AND ORDINANCES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2140, AUTHORIZING MAYOR RICHARDSON TO HIRE A TEMPORARY PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT/FILE CLERK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2140 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 2140 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2122; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill 2140 was posted 4/1/04.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 103, RENEWAL OF ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 103 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 C/A 103 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 103; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill C/A 103 was posted 4/1/04.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-739, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-739 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-739 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-739; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Bill A-739 was posted 4/1/04.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Ballot Issue Language. Mayor Richardson said the Platte County Election Board has ruled out the use of any explanatory language accompanying the question the City is placing on the June ballot, and on any subsequent ballot. Attorney Campbell said he did some checking, and suggested we contact our representatives in the legislature to see if we can get an amendment added to an election bill permitting explanatory language with ballot issues. We might be able to get that done in this session, although it wouldn’t become law until August 28^th. Mrs. Dusenbery said she will contact State Senator Charlie Shields.

POLICE REPORT.

Chief Hudson said his report had been distributed. He said we’re still doing well.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Hawthorne House fencing. Ms. Devlin said Hawthorne House, in B-4 zoning, has requested permission to erect a 4-5' wrought iron fence on the street side of the property, and a 6' chain link fence along the sides. In zoning other areas front fences are restricted to a 3' height. The question arose as to whether there was already fencing on the property. Architect Steve Cantrell said he was not there to speak on that matter, but he did know there is chain link fencing on the north side of the property.

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ALLOW THE MODIFICATION TO THE SITE PLAN TO ALLOW 6' CHAIN LINK FENCE ALONG THE SIDES AND A 4-5' WROUGHT IRON FENCE ALONG THE ROADWAY SIDE ONLY; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Parkville Floral new location in Parkville Commons. Ms. Devlin said Nancy Kretschmer, owner of Parkville Floral, has requested approval for her new location in Parkville Commons, also in B-4 zoning. Mr. Cantrell was there to answer any questions. The new location is in Building D, just a bit south and east of her present location in the old Parkville Heights Shopping Center. The building is probably a bit larger than her present one.

ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLAN FOR PARKVILLE FLORAL TO OCCUPY THE SPACE IN BUILDING D OF PARKVILLE COMMONS; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

Ms. Devlin said the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting was in their packets. She noted that her Community Development staff was present at the meeting that night, and she took the opportunity to publicly thank them for all their hard work.

PUBLIC WORKS

No report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Nature Sanctuary. Mr. McCoy said Director Jim Reed asked him to announce that John and Theresa Maybrier held a mushroom hunting workshop at the Train Depot – between 35 and 40 people attended. Mr. McCoy said Mr. Reed helped Home Depot by arranging for the National Wildlife Federation to have an exhibit there. Home Depot is showing its appreciation by giving 40 pre-cut birdhouses to the Nature Sanctuary. These will be used for the children’s summer camp activities.

OTHER BUSINESS

Platte County Commission re road taxes. The letter from the Platte County Commission re the collection of road taxes was discussed. It said we would begin receiving our share of these taxes soon.

Synergy Report. Receipt of a report from Synergy on its use of funds allocated to it from various courts, including Parkville’s, was noted.

Riss Lake sidewalk. Mr. Rittman asked Mr. Rupp about the sidewalk at Riss Lake which was never finished. Mr. Rupp said the developer will take care of it.

Citizen Input. Frank McCoy said the fence that former City Administrator Pat Hawver negotiated with Burlington Northern & Santa Fe (on the south side of the tracks) is in and looks great. Safety issues are greatly relieved.

Water pressure in Ward 1. Mr. Friedman said he and Alderman Dusenbery met at River Hills with their homeowners association, and they don’t believe they have enough water pressure to run their houses, let alone fight a fire. The association does not feel Missouri American’s responses have been adequate. Mr. McCoy said typically the lines for the water hydrants are separate. We need to contact the Southern Platte Fire Protection District. Mrs. Dusenbery said the hydrant pressure has been tested, and it’s okay. The pressure into the homes has to be increased.

Mr. Rupp spoke about the issue. It was decided to put this matter on the agenda for the next meeting.

Capital Improvements Tax Levy. Mr. Rittman said the issue seemed to have passed that day, and he thanked the voters, interim Mayor Gerry Richardson, Mr. Sportsman, and all those who worked so hard.

Mayor Richardson’s service. Mrs. Dusenbery thanked Mr. Richardson for all the time and hard work he’s put in as interim mayor. There was a general round of applause.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 4/14/04