Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
June 15, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn A. Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 - present
Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present
Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold - present
Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - present
Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - ABSENT with prior notice
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Joe Turner
City Attorney Chris Molzen, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy
Police Lt. John Moyer
Police Chief Bill Hudson (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
Community Development Department Sr. Inspector Paul Giarratana
Community Development Department Inspector Ed Gault
Community Development Department Secretary Paula Puszczewicz
Collector Justin Kuder
Resident Steve Huey for POP Homes Association
Mark Kratzburg, owner of Proactive Networking in Bell Road Ind. Park
Tony Borchers for River North
Resident Carla Dods
Resident Harry Sievers
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Office Assistant Claudia Willhite
MEDIA PRESENT: Marte Zirschky for Platte Dispatch
Nancy Jack for Parkville Post
Mike Horine, Anna Jaffe, Andy Young and Joe Gleason for Channel 2
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2004, MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Steve Huey, president of the newly formed POP (Parkville Original Plat) Homes Association, introduced himself and said he would wait to speak until the rezoning issue came up.
Mayor Dusenbery commended new City Administrator Joe Turner on the work he's done since taking over on June 7th - he's got a task list in place and is working on the 2005 budget, aiming toward an October approval date.
The mayor nominated resident Laura Lymer for the Tree Board. She said Mrs. Lymer started a Tree Board in Trenton, Missouri, when she lived there, using Parkville's ordinance as a model.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT LAURA LYMER BE APPOINTED TO THE TREE BOARD; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mr. Turner said he had nothing that night but would be reviewing the task list with the Board of Aldermen.
Building and Site Plan Approval for Building B on Lot 2 of 4th Plat in Parkville Commons, in B-4 zoning. Mr. Giarratana said the Planning Commission voted 8-0 to approve this plan. Approval was subject to the following conditions: (1) Improvements to Lewis Street are completed per City standards, (2) Compliance with the Building Code, (3) Sidewalks be extended to connect with the other sidewalks in the development, (4) Location of Building B is as located on 4th Plat site plans. He said signage should be considered in the Board's review of the plan. Any additional signage or future changes to the site plan should be approved separately by the Board. Tenants are shown as Hollywood Video and possibly a dry-cleaners. He noted Mr. Borchers was available to answer any questions.
ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUILDING AND SITE PLAN AS SHOWN; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Storage building at Hawthorne House, in B-4 zoning. Mr. Giarratana said this is an accessory building to house maintenance vehicles, but is designed to look like a dwelling.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE STORAGE BUILDING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2152, REZONING 406 MAIN FROM R-4 (MULTI-FAMILY) TO OTD (OLD TOWN DISTRICT; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED.
Mayor Dusenbery asked for any discussion.
Mr. Poole asked if the plan for 406 Main met parking requirements. Mr. Giarratana said yes, with three on-site parking spaces and two on-street parking spaces, the latter two being needed to maintain that number.
Mrs. Arnold asked if there was precedent for this arrangement. Mr. Giarratana said Wines by Jennifer had the same arrangement. Mrs. Arnold asked if we have had any parking problems in that neighborhood allowing on-street parking spaces for commercial uses. Mr. Friedman said events at Wines by Jennifer have taken up parking on the street there. She had one event where she had a barbeque wagon parked on the street and tents were placed on the sidewalk. Discussion ensued on parking. Mayor Dusenbery asked what if other businesses moved in there? Mr. Giarratana said parking requirements are based on square footage. Mr. Friedman said that's not the way it worked with Wines by Jennifer; the parking needs far exceeded the square footage. He said it was the same situation as this one. Mr. Giarratana said the business could have only about five employees. Mayor Dusenbery asked if this could keep it from going retail. Mr. Giarratana said a business would have to come back to the Board to change the kind of occupancy.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2152, REZONING 406 MAIN FROM R-4 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO OTD (OLD TOWN DISTRICT).
Mr. Huey asked to speak. He said the POP Neighborhood Association discussed this at its last meeting, and asked him to come state its opposition to the rezoning. They want to preserve the residential character of their neighborhood, he said, and are concerned about businesses taking up parking spaces in front of their homes. They do not believe the "stack parking" `proposed for 406 Main would work, and employees would be parking on the street. They also felt the business would not be confined to a five-day week. Mr. Huey said this property is surrounded on three sides by single-family residences; this request is actually for a variance, he said, and this property is viable as residential property.
Mr. Poole asked how Mr. Huey would feel if all the parking for the business were strictly on-site? Mr. Huey said at some point you draw the line; that property is zoned R-4.
Mr. Rittman asked how many members were in the POP Association; Mr. Huey said 15, but they hope that number will double or triple. Mr. Rittman asked him if he were representing them as an official representative or himself as an individual. Mr. Huey said both; POP had a vote on this issue, and it was unanimous to have him come and make a statement. Mayor Dusenbery said an official letter would be good for the City's records. Mr. Huey gave a letter to the city clerk; a copy is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Giarratana read the Planning Commission recommendation, also attached to these minutes.
Mr. Sportsman asked if the dwelling was an apartment. Mr. Giarratana said he believed it had been a single-family residence and was being remodeled for continued use as a single-family dwelling. Mr. Friedman said it had always been a single-family residence. Mr. Giarratana said in April the owner applied for a variance for a side yard so they could make a bigger kitchen; it was approved. The permit is for a single-family home.
Discussion ensued on why the owner could not make this a multi-family dwelling now because he could not meet the parking nor lot requirements.
Mr. Sportsman asked Mr. Huey if he would rather have it a two-family dwelling than a commercial building. Mr. Huey said yes, his personal preference would be to have it continue as a residential property.
Mrs. Arnold asked about the house next door, which is being renovated; it was replied that property will remain single-family. It is owned and being renovated by Parkville resident Jim Brooks.
Mr. Kratzburg, who is requesting the rezoning, said he is only asking for two on-street parking spaces; he will provide the other three parking spaces on-site. He is the owner of a computer business in Parkville. He is on the board of the Parkville Chamber of Commerce. The owner of the property, Gary Worden, was out of the state on business, Mr. Kratzburg said. In reference to Mr. Huey's statement that at some point a line had to be drawn, he said he didn't want to be the point where the line was drawn. Mr. Poole said somebody had to be the first person where the line is drawn; and he believed at some point in time we do have to draw that line. It is a residential neighborhood, and people live there 24-7. Mr. Kratzburg said probably 80% of those houses are in business of one type or another, whether business or apartments.
Mr. Rittman said he wondered if we shouldn't shelve this matter until the next meeting. He said there was no opposition at the Planning Commission meeting. Here 15 people have opposed it. Here the question of where the line should be drawn between commercial and residential has arisen. The primary owner is not present. It would probably be in everyone's best interest to table this. Mrs. Dusenbery said there was a motion on the floor. Mr. Poole withdrew his second to the motion.
Mr. Sportsman said this gentleman has the option to have the matter considered that night and to discuss it. Mr. Kratzburg said people discussing their opinion at a later meeting would probably not be in his favor. He would be open to an accessible time frame, but the house was being built as they spoke. If they have to wait a month his window of opportunity would already be gone. Mayor Dusenbery said one thing we could accomplish by postponing it is we could get documentation on the opposition, and aldermen could go down and look at the property. Mr. McCoy said other residents might want to come.
ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE OF REZONING 406 MAIN UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.
Mr. McCoy suggested some others in the audience might want to speak to the issue. Mayor Dusenbery said only if they're not redundant.
Mrs. Dods said the Board of Aldermen should consider whether there's a need for more commercial on Main Street. She noted that commercial properties are available at English Landing Center and Parkville Commons. She didn't see the need for additional commercial property in Parkville.
ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED MRS. ARNOLD'S MOTION TO TABLE THE ISSUE.
AYE - ALDERMAN RITTMAN NAY - ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN
AYE - ALDERMAN POOLE NAY - ALDERMAN FERGUSON
AYE - ALDERMAN McCOY NAY - ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN
AYE - ALDERMAN ARNOLD
MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION CARRIED 4-3.
Mayor Dusenbery said they would put this on the agenda for the July 6th meeting, and would advise owner Gary Worden. (NOTE: Notice was also sent to homeowners within 185' the next day.) Mr. McCoy asked about a sign on the property notifying of the rezoning meeting. Mr. Giarratana said a sign was posted on the house before the Planning Commission meeting.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2152, A REPLAT OF LOTS 1-4 IN THE FINAL PLAT OF THE NATIONAL 11TH PLAT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
(Note: Bill #2152 was used because the second for his motion in the previous matter was withdrawn, rendering 2152 available to use again.)
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2152 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 2152 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2134; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2152 was posted 6/11/04.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2153, CANVASS OF THE JUNE 8TH ELECTION WHEREIN THE SEWER REVOLVING FUND LOAN WAS PASSED, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2153 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 2153 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2135; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2153 was posted 6/11/04.
Mr. Poole expressed appreciation to all who worked to get the vote out, and all those who voted to approve the financing of mandated sewer improvements with low-interest state sewer revolving fund loan financing. Mayor Dusenbery said in her calling she got some very good responses, and was pleased that we could now go ahead and get the improvements made.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2154, EMPLOYING SEAN ACKERSON AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2154 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 2154 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2136; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2154 was posted 6/11/04.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2155, PROMOTING OFFICE ASSISTANT CLAUDIA WILLHITE TO ASSISTANT CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2155 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 2155 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2137; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2155 was posted 6/11/04.
Mayor Dusenbery suggested everyone read the Community Development Department report on the proposed amendment of the R-5 (multi-family zoning) regulations. Mr. Giarratana described R-5 as a B-4 for residential neighborhoods. It will appear on the July 6th agenda for consideration, held over from this meeting to allow new Community Development Director Sean Ackerson to review it and offer his comments.
The mayor noted that Mrs. Dods sent us a letter about R-5 regulations. It was included in the 6/15/04 packets and will be included again in the 7/6/04 packets.
Mayor Dusenbery asked Mr. Rupp if we would have a storm debris pickup. Mr. Rupp replied that his department did a damage assessment. There were some heavy hits in Pinecrest and on Bell Road, but by and large the city escaped damage. The crew has cleared all the debris from the right of way, and residents who were affected were left to clean up their own properties. Mayor Dusenbery asked if there is any service we can offer our residents who had damage. Mrs. Arnold said she had calls from constituents, some of whom are senior citizens. Mr. Rupp said just like when we have our spring and fall cleanups, we have to borrow a lot to put the debris. We don't have a lot of our own, which is a major problem. Mayor Dusenbery said we should think about finding a place of our own when we go about acquiring land.
Mr. Rupp said there is an issue before the Board tonight. He displayed some drawings indicat-ing how the City could add 35 spaces to the City parking lot by restriping.
Mayor Dusenbery said a roomful of merchants were upset that we did not add 17 parking spaces to the Farmers Market at a previous meeting. This would add 35 spaces. Discussion ensued on road width and parking spaces, with some discussion focusing on the end space at the south end of Farmers Market, and on East Street. Mr. Rupp said he would look at it.
Mr. Friedman said down by Ball Field #1 there are no signs that say "no parking on the grass." People have started parking on the west side of Main Street on the mowed section there. When it's dry it's good parking. If there is some money to mark spots parallel down Main Street it would be a good thing. Mayor Dusenbery asked Mr. Rupp to look into that.
Resident Harry Sievers said the last two spaces in the Farmers Market are occupied by farmers with large trailers. He asked where they are going to park? Mr. Friedman said he didn't think that would affect them on market day. Mr. Sportsman said if there's a problem they can notify Mr. Friedman, and he can block them out.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 110, AN AGREEMENT WITH PLATTE COUNTY ON INCREASED COUNTY FEES TO BILL CITY TAXES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 110 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 CA 110 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 110; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill CA 110 was posted 6/11/04.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 111, CONTRACTING WITH McCONNELL ASSOCIATES TO DO ASPHALT SEAL COATING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 111 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 CA 111 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 111; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill CA 111 was posted 6/11/04.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 112, AUTHORIZING K&G STRIPING TO STRIPE THREE PARKING LOTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL CA 112 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 CA 112 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 112; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill CA 112 was posted 6/11/04.
Lt. Moyer said things had been pretty quiet until last week. Then, going into the weekend, the storm slowed everything down.
Mrs. Arnold said she had a chance to meet with police officers from another town. She said they acted like it bothered them to respond to requests for local information. She was reminded how very polite our officers are.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-744, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.
Mayor Dusenbery asked if there was any discussion about the ordinance before it was read. There were no questions.
ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-744 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-744 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-744; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill A-744 was posted 6/11/04.
Ad hoc ambulance committee: Mayor Dusenbery met with the mayor of Lake Waukomis Ann Dwyer Sander and went over information on the ambulance district procedure. There are quite a few things to be done before we can get it on the ballot, but we are moving forward, she said.
Chamber of Commerce/Events. Mrs. Arnold said Jazzfest would be this weekend. Friday night the first band would start at 5 p.m., and the music would continue until 11 p.m. Saturday the Parkville Community Band would start the music at noon, and the last band would finish at 11 p.m. Chamber After-Hours would be held Thursday at Parkville Mini-Golf from 5-7.
Channel 2/Website. In Alderman Atkinson's absence, Mayor Dusenbery reported on Channel 2, commending Mike Horine and Anna Jaffe, the couple we hired at the last meeting to bring Channel 2 up to where we want it. She said it is already looking better. They are working with our interns, Andy Young and Joe Gleason.
Community Center. Mr. Sportsman said there is no report, but he thought everyone should drive by the new center as it is going up. He said it is getting bigger and bigger.
Farmers Market. Mr. Friedman said there are more vendors and more shoppers down there every week. He urged everyone to come on down.
Main Street. Mr. Rittman said they met Tuesday, June 8th. They discussed the 4th of July parade, which will be held on the 3rd. They also named Mayor Kathy Dusenbery and all the aldermen as grand marshals. The mayor she always wanted to include the entire Board. They will probably ride on a float or flatbed trailer.
Mr. Rittman said Main Street is embarking on an active membership campaign. They have 51 members. Next meeting is the first week in July.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Parks. Mr. Poole said the damage Saturday night was pretty extensive. We have trees and a lot of limbs down in English Landing Park. He hoped no-one was down there when the storm came. We need to see if there are any dead trees that need to comedown now. The Police Department is going to do bike patrols in the park now. Chief Hudson said they are going to try.
Mr. Poole brought up the subject of small children playing alone in the park. At that age children should not be alone in the park. Bike patrols would be of interest in the park. Also, maybe we should think about a minimum age at which children can be left alone in the park. Mayor Dusenbery suggested we research that issue.
Mr. Friedman asked about the volunteer park ranger program. They could be in the park to answer questions, and they could have radios to call the police.
Mrs. Arnold asked if we were missing trash cans down there. Mr. Rupp said he would find out.
Planning. Mr. Ferguson said this was already covered.
Health insurance rate increase. Mr. Sportsman said Mr. Kuder did a nice job on the report on this issue. Mr. Kuder said the City approved an increase in its contribution to employees to $500 to help offset the rate increase. Mr. Sportsman had asked about splitting it 50-50 with employees. There are about six employees who would be benefitted by the 50-50 split, whereas it becomes more of a hindrance to 11 employees. The flat $500 is best. If the City chose to contribute $530, that is consistent with the rate of increase.
Mr. McCoy said he reviewed those numbers. The latter suggestion is a fairer way to do it. Mr. Sportsman said he strongly recommends the $530 contribution.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $530 PER EMPLOYEE TO HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Financial Report. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MAY BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Missouri Municipal League Annual Civic Leadership Awards. Mayor Dusenbery nominated resident Deborah Butcher as our civic leader.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF DEBORAH BUTCHER FOR A CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARD; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The city clerk asked for those who wished to attend the awards dinner, to be held in Grandview at its new community center on July 15th, let her know.
Sunshine Law. Mrs. Lance went over a memo she wrote for the Board of Aldermen, noting specific changes. The memo is attached to these minutes.
Procedure for scheduling voter registrars. Mrs. Lance suggested that, because the Board was unanimously supportive of the voter registrars who wanted to use Pocket Park to register voters this month, she'd like to schedule deputized registrars into Pocket Park at any time it was not in use, and to direct them to event sponsors if they wish to register voters in those venues. The Board agreed.
Contracts with staff. Mayor Dusenbery said there are three employees who are interested in employment contracts. David and Elaine McCoy did a lot of hard work on the contract. The document is confidential until it is signed by both parties. Mr. McCoy will e-mail it to Barbara Lance, who will keep it in the personnel file and put copies in aldermen's boxes.
Meeting of Parkville Original Plat Neighborhood Association. Mr. Friedman said they would like to use City Hall on July 11th at 2 p.m. He will notify receptionist Marcia Naher.
Parkville Sluggers. Mr. Friedman said the season has started. This league is almost professional caliber. He encouraged everyone to show up, and said this is a good activity for Parkville. It's a lot of fun. He gave all members of the Board a copy of the roster for the team.
His son, Nate Friedman, has become their bat boy, and really enjoys traveling on the road with the team. Mrs. Arnold said local athlete Tommy Hotovy had been a member of the Parkville Sluggers.
Mr. Friedman said if games are rained out at Grigsby Field, they may be played at Comfort Field on the Park University campus. He suggested that our Channel 2 capabilities might be upgraded to the point where we could do remote broadcasts of the games. Mayor Dusenbery cautioned that the contract with Curious Eye does not include actual programming and we need to be careful we don't plan for things that aren't in our budget.
Mayor Dusenbery said she would send a letter to the mayor of Beatrice, Nebraska, her hometown, to see if he could be here when the Beatrice Bruins play the Parkville Sluggers on July 16th and 17th.
Community Development Department. Mr. Sportsman commended this department on the way it has continued its activities without a director.
Street Crew. Mr. Friedman commended Alan Schank and his crew. He said a tree fell on a resident's brand new Mini-Cooper. Mr. Schank had someone take care of it right away.
ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021(1), (2), and (3); ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Aldermen took a ten-minute break and reconvened in the Administrative Conference Area upstairs. Discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
There was nothing to report coming out of executive session.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10 p.m.
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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 6/29/04