Regular
Meeting
BOARD
OF ALDERMEN
CITY
OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
CALL
TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn
Dusenbery called the meeting to order in the Administrative Conference Area at
7:15 p.m.
ROLL
CALL
Ward
1 Alderman Jack Friedman -
present
Ward
1 Alderman David McCoy -
present
Ward
1 Alderman Marvin Ferguson -
present
Ward
1 Alderman Linda Arnold - arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Ward
1 Alderman Marc Sportsman -
present
Ward
1 Alderman David Rittman -
present
Ward
1 Alderman Brian Atkinson -
present
Ward
1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present
ALDERMAN MCCOY MOVED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL MATTERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMO 610.021 (1) AND (3); ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED: ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN MCCOY MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
IN THE BOARDROOM; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was returned to open session in
the Board Room at 7:40 p.m. with all of the above present.
ALSO
PRESENT: Police Lieutenant John Moyer
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Assistant Claudia Willhite
City Attorney Jack Campbell
Community Development Director
Danielle Devlin
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
John Miller, re Friends of
Parkville Animal Shelter Auction
Charlie
Zitnik, Kirkpatrick Pettis
Tom Hutsler, Parkville resident
Sonia Brown, Rio Salon owner
John Kuhns, Future ELC merchant
Bill Cowden, Parkville resident
Dave Williams, Parkville
resident & property owner
Frank McCoy, Parkville resident
Steve Cantrell, Steven J.
Cantrell & Associates
MEDIA
PRESENT: Marte Zirschky
for Platte Dispatch
Mike Sherry for Kansas City Star
Andy Young & Resident Harry
Sievers for Channel 2
REVIEW
OF MINUTES
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES
OF THE APRIL 20TH MEETING AS
PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter
Auction
John Miller thanked the Board members for their support for the Animal Shelter Auction. Mr. Miller said the auction was a success and resulted in $7,837 total funds generated from all of the items sold; an additional positive outcome was that 12 animals were placed in adoptive homes the day of the sale. In closing, John said he was proud to report that 100% of the proceeds from this auction will go directly to provide support for the Parkville Animal Shelter.
Discussion of Farmers Market Parking
The Mayor asked those attending who were there
to express comments in favor or opposed to the Farmers Market parking issue
should step forward to the podium to speak.
John Kuhns said as a new merchant of
Parkville, he is looking forward to drawing a lot of business to the English
Landing area. He expressed concern
about the restricted parking in the Farmers Market area and sees no reason to
restrict the use of parking there when it’s not in use.
Mr. Cowden asked if any State, Federal or
County funds were used to finance the Farmers Market building and if so, “Can
you legally restrict public use of the Farmers Market?” Attorney Jack Campbell later said the answer
was yes, cities regulate parking all the time.
Alderman Friedman pointed out that he has been
managing the Farmers Market for 14 years and he opposes granting use of the
Farmers Market area for parking. He
further noted that within the entire Kansas City area, Parkville’s Farmers
Market has an exceptional reputation for its ambience and well-organized style. He reminded everyone that the tax levy funds
will be bringing 60 new parking spots and if English Landing Center merchants
would use the satellite parking as planned, rather than parking in front of
their shops, the parking issue would see an immediate improvement.
Alderman Arnold reported that she felt strongly
that we should not grant parking in those spaces under Farmers Market. After seeing the success of the event held
in that area the past weekend, Mrs. Arnold feels it would be a mistake to grant
parking there, especially in light of new parking spaces coming soon. She also noted it could be a problem to
allow it now and then later take it away.
Dave Williams, as an owner of multiple shops
in Parkville, asked how many of the Board members voting on this issue actually
have businesses in downtown Parkville.
Alderman Arnold said she previously had a shop
in the downtown area and she knows that owners do park in front of their
shops.
Mr. Sievers pointed out the success of any
business is dependent on customers coming in.
For that reason, it should be obvious that parking in front of any shop
should be reserved for customers.
Sonia Brown, a current Parkville shop owner,
suggested that one possible solution might be to make merchants and employees
have stickers on their cars so internal policing with consequences could be
enforced. Mayor Dusenbery suggested
this might be a private solution that the Main Street organization could
consider but not something the City could enforce, although it sounds like a
good idea. The mayor asked if anyone
wanted to make a motion that we grant the approval for a 1-year trial to allow
parking in the Farmers Market area when it’s not in use by Farmers Market
merchants. No one made that motion.
ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED THAT THE REQUEST TO ALLOW PARKING IN THE FARMERS MARKET AREA BE DENIED. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. THE MOTION TO DENY PASSED WITH A 5 TO 3 ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYE: Aldermen Ferguson, Arnold, Atkinson, Poole,
Friedman
NAY: Rittman, McCoy, Sportsman
Dave Williams protested the way the vote was
handled. He complained that the vote
was supposed to be “for,” not “against,” and he asked the city attorney if this
was out of order. City Attorney Jack
Campbell replied that there is no statutory obligation to phrase the motion a
certain way. He said there is nothing
illegal about the way it was done.
Frank McCoy suggested that the mayor revisit the earlier question directed to the city attorney for reply while he was out of the room. That question was “Can we legally restrict parking in an area we’ve used city tax funds to pay for?” Attorney Campbell replied, “Yes, they can, and it is done in every city in the country. There is police power to regulate parking in every city in the country.”
Huke Dental Building
Community Development Director Danielle Devlin’s report regarding a site plan change for Huke Dental Building at 45 Highway/Lake Crest Lane is attached to these minutes.
Steve Cantrell, of Steven J. Cantrell &
Associates of Parkville, explained that the need for the site plan change
surfaced when the civil engineers for this project discovered a change in data
regarding the flood flow point. The
change requires a reduction in the height of the building and moving the
structure 27 feet to the east. Mr. Cantrell
noted that some removal of the stone wainscoting is due to the lowering of the
building. He offered to answer any
questions the Board may have. There
were no questions.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SITE
PLAN CHANGE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED.
ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Last year the Community Development Department
reported on a monthly basis, but for 2004 it’s been determined more efficient
to report on a quarterly basis.
Activities of the department’s first three months of 2004 are reflected
in the attached report.
The Park University intern has worked
diligently to create a Community Development link from the Parkville Web Page,
Ms. Devlin said. Applications are
already posted there, as well as a description of the Community Development
Department’s mission, committees, tree program data and meeting dates. Soon the department hopes to have minutes of
previous meetings and future Planning Committee agendas available on the web
site as well. Suggestions for making
the site more user-friendly are welcome.
Park University has agreed to allow interns to
work through the summer to improve and streamline the City’s web site in other
areas.
Building and Safety has completed a substantial commercial guideline packet, also now available on the web site, to help builders and design professionals better maintain compliance throughout their projects.
Ms. Devlin reminded the Board that the
interviews for Master Plan Updates were scheduled for May 10th.
BILLS
AND ORDINANCES
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2145, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO EMPLOY JOSEPH TURNER AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR, BE PLACED ON FIRST
READING; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2145 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 2145 BE
PASSED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2127; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN
SECONDED; THE ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN A TIE WHICH WAS BROKEN BY MAYOR
DUSENBERY’S AYE VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 5-4.
AYE: McCoy, Friedman, Sportsman, Rittman,
Dusenbery
NAY: Poole, Arnold, Atkinson, Ferguson
Bill
A-741 was posted 5/4/04.
Mayor Dusenbery asked Charlie Zitnik, of
Kirkpatrick Pettis to explain the capital improvements financing assistance
they are offering.
Mr. Zitnik addressed the question, “Why place
the sewer revenue bonds on the voting ballot in June?” He explained that this allows the City to go
back to the voters in August to facilitate success in making the November
funding pool by the State of Missouri.
Kirkpatrick Pettis asked approval tonight for the mayor to sign an
agreement with them to provide financing assistance for capital improvements to
the infrastructure of the City of Parkville.
Mr. Zitnik provided copies of certificates of
participation to the Board.
Discussion ensued.
Alderman Atkinson asked what is covered within
the expense transaction items referenced in the Letter of Agreement.
Mr. Zitnik explained these are typically
issuance costs relating to the financings.
For example, the City will want bond counsel and the City in the past
has used Stinson Morrison Hecker on the last two bond financings. The cost does or can come out of bond
proceeds.
ALDERMAN
FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 108, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KIRKPATRICK PETTIS, SMITH, POLIAN, INC., TO PROVIDE FINANCING
ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE CITY, BE
APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION
CARRIED.
ALDERMAN
FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 108 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING
AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL
AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN
FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 108 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME
ORDINANCE CA 108; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION
CARRIED 8-0.
Bill
A-741 was posted 4/30/04.
Mr. Rupp’s report to the Board is
attached. He explained the extra
efforts taken to reduce any inconvenience to Parkville residents and merchants
while the 2004 paving operations are taking place.
Mayor Dusenbery asked about the traffic lights
at Highway 45 and Melody. They don’t
allow enough time for more than two cars to get through the intersection.
Mr. Rupp stated that Norm Beeman was
originally scheduled to appear before the Board that night but he requested
postponement so he can be fully prepared to report on highway issues affecting
Parkville.
Discussion ensued; many attending expressed
frustration over the traffic signal problem.
Mayor Dusenbery requested the Aldermen
representing that ward do a “ride-along” with the MoDOT representative so the
seriousness of this issue is understood and addressed correctly.
Lieutenant Moyer explained his research
regarding the sensing loop at that intersection and Mayor Dusenbery thanked him
for that information. She stated that
she still feels it’s important for Ward 3’s representatives to work with the
MoDOT representative and to have a “ride-along.”
Mr. Sportsman asked Mr. Rupp to follow up on
the safety precautions requested for the area on Highway 9 outside of
Pinecrest. He said it appears the
reflectors that were added to the cement barriers may have been put on
backwards because they are visible only for drivers going north on Highway 9
and not going south where they are needed most. Mr. Friedman added that the potholes on that stretch of Highway 9
are getting worse and may cause an accident if not corrected soon.
Mayor Dusenbery pointed out there is a
“Projects in Progress” report submitted by Jeff Rupp which includes projects
Pat Hawver was working on that Jeff has been carrying. She thanked Mr. Rupp for his work on that.
Alderman Friedman commended Superintendent of
Streets Alan Schank and his workers for promptly addressing a safety issue that
arose over the weekend. Following a
phone call from a concerned citizen regarding hazardous sidewalks near the
southeast corner of the railroad tracks, the repair was made as soon as
possible and done well.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-741, TO
PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE
SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-741 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-741 BE
APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-741; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED;
ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill
A-741 was posted 4/30/04.
POLICE
CHIEF’S REPORT
Lieutenant Moyer reported that things had been
relatively quiet since the last report.
Police Chief Hudson was unable to attend this meeting due to a death in
his family.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
AMBULANCE: Mayor Dusenbery reported that she met with
Platte County Eastern District Commissioner Michael Short and the mayor of Lake
Waukomis to discuss MAST (Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust) and what the
future holds for it. The possibility of
forming a South Platte Ambulance District is also on the table, and she will be
working with the commissioner on this.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MAIN STREET: No report.
CHANNEL 2 and WEBSITE: No report.
COMMUNITY CENTER: No report.
FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said that despite cold and
rainy conditions for the past two weekends, crowds are beginning to show and
the variety of farm produce offered is increasing.
NATURE SANCTUARY: Recent projects include a Cub Scouts Hike,
two merit badges earned through project participation at the Nature Sanctuary
and Boy Scout Frank Rose’s completion of his Eagle Scout project.
PARKS: Nothing to report at this time. The Parks Committee will be meeting later
this month.
PLANNING COMMISSION: No report.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN
FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately
8:48 p.m.
Submitted
by __________________________________________
Office
Assistant Claudia Willhite – 05/12/04
__________________________________________
Verified by City Clerk Barbara
J. Lance - 5/12/04
Attachments (2):
Community Development Report
Public Works Report