Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
October 5, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn 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 - present
ALSO PRESENT:
City Administrator Joe Turner
Police Chief Bill Hudson
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Kimberlee Foster and Pauli Kendrick for Platte Land Trust
Platte County Visitors Bureau Director Cheryl Thorp
Owner David Barth for West Point Plaza
Architect Jim Marshall for West Point Plaza
Michael G. Flowers of Aylett, Flowers Survey & Engineering for West Point Plaza
Boy Scout Tyler Santoro of Troop #314
Tom Hutsler for Main Street Parkville Association
ALSO (did not address Board):
Parkville Chamber Board member Deborah Butcher,
Attorney Jim Farley, Attorney Jim Bowers,
Parkville Police Department off-duty personnel,
and others.
MEDIA PRESENT:
Nancy Jack for Parkville Luminary, Marte Zirschky for Platte Dispatch, Mike Sherry for KC Star, Bill O'Malley for Platte Landmark, Joe Gleason and Andy Young for Channel 2.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2004, MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Mrs. Lance said the Park Hill South Jazz Band was requesting permission to have a banner posted over the highway publicizing their Cappuccino Night in December.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO POST THE BANNER IMMEDIATELY AFTER DECEMBER 3rd; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Lance said the date of the performance is December 10th; the event is free, but the band makes money for its activities by selling food, cappuccino and soft drinks.
ALDERMAN McCOY SAID HE SHOULD WITHDRAW HIS VOTE AND ABSTAIN BECAUSE HIS DAUGHTER IS IN THE BAND; MOTION CARRIED 7-0 WITH ONE ABSTENTION.
Mr. Ackerson explained that Platte Land Trust was requesting a statement of support and commitment of staff hours for development of the Brush Creek Mid-Shed Plan, and implementation of low impact development standards and policies. He said the policy of the City of Parkville is supportive of preservation of open space and water quality, as demonstrated in the current Master Plan. He and Building Inspector Ed Gault are serving on the Platte Land Trust Steering Committee.
Mrs. Kendrick said the land trust was started about nine years ago as the Platte County Land Trust. It's a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation formed to maintain some of the natural beauty of Platte County as it moves into urbanization. They work to preserve scenic, recreational, and agricultural sites, wildlife habitats and watershed lands. Recent activities have gone beyond the county borders, so they have changed their name to the Platte Land Trust.
Ms. Foster said they have obtained a sub-grant through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from Region 7 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to promote low impact and conservation development in the mid-shed portion of Brush Creek in Platte County. This area is roughly bounded by Highway 152 on the north, Fox Road on the west, Highway 45 on the south and Hampton Road (Union Chapel Road) on the east.
Mr. Ackerson said our regulations, while in language and intent voice support for this type of low-impact development, may not allow developers to implement low impact options. That may be solved by some amendments to the code.
Mr. Friedman said the importance of this issue is visible right down in the park, adding "We need to strengthen our watershed - English Landing Park is a prime example."
Mr. McCoy asked if there were any special problems in this watershed area. Ms. Foster said part of this grant is monitoring of water quality. They start with a reassessment. Mrs. Kendrick said there is no particular issue at present, but the watershed issue has become increasingly urgent because of the high growth. It was noted that this issue had been tabled at the previous meeting.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO TAKE THE ISSUE OF SUPPORT FOR THE PLATTE LAND TRUST BRUSH CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT OFF THE TABLE; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE PLATTE LAND TRUST IN THE BRUSH CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT IN PRINCIPLE, WITH MORE DETAILS TO COME IN, ALONG WITH POTENTIAL FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO OUR ORDINANCES; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
The mayor asked Boy Scout Tyler Santoro of Troop #314 to come to the podium. Tyler said he is working on his communications merit badge.
Employment Agreement with Police Chief Bill Hudson. Mayor Dusenbery asked Chief Hudson if he had reviewed the employment agreement. He said he had no problem with it, except for the sick days; he said his sick days should remain the same as everyone else's.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2170, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHIEF BILL HUDSON, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2170 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 2170 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2151; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill 2170 was posted 10/1/04.
Mr. Rittman complimented Chief Hudson and his people, noting off-duty Police Department personnel seated in the back of the room, saying "Thank you for all you've done for this community." The chief said he didn't know why they were all there, but they were responsible for the good work being done. Mayor Dusenbery said "Obviously they're here in support of you." Mr. Rittman said "When you look around at what's going on in Kansas City, and what's going on here, and what's not going on, we thank you all for your efforts."
Platte County Visitors Bureau Partnership. Ms. Thorp presented a slide show about working with the State of Missouri and the PCVB to market the City of Parkville in numerous ways. She thanked the local partners who have already committed to the project: the Parkville Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Parkville Association, and the Parkville Community Development Corporation, as well as City staff. She named some who were present to lend their support, Deborah Butcher for the Parkville Chamber of Commerce, and Tom Hutsler and Angelo Gangai for the Parkville Main Street Association. She thanked also Gary Worden and his staff. Mr. Worden is head of the PCDC.
The benefits include press releases, trade shows, paid media publicity, etc. We are too late to be included in the 2005 Missouri Vacation Planner, but we could be part of the 2006 planner. We can make the 2005 Missouri Spring Vacation newspaper insert. That is the Number One response generator. We would also be in the next Kansas City Visitors Guide, which is distributed on request and placed in local hotels. Among the benefits would be financial help with a brochure, plus assistance with a grant application for 50% of the cost.
The total expense for the Parkville partnership would be $15,183, with the City assuming the largest expense - $5,183. PCDC would put in $5,000, and the Parkville Chamber and Main Street would each contribute about $2,400. Parkville would invoice the other partners. Mr. Rittman asked if we could legally do that. Mr. Turner said we would contact City Attorney Jack Campbell.
Regional partners include the City of Riverside, and the Zona Rosa development in Kansas City. If one partner withdraws, the PCVB is prepared to step in with that share.
Aldermen expressed general support for this effort.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO ALLOCATE $5,183 FROM THE 2005 BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PLATTE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU MARKETING PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
The city clerk said she would prepare an ordinance covering this project for the next meeting.
Proclamation for Down Syndrome Month. Mayor Dusenbery read a proclamation regarding Down Syndrome It is attached to these minutes. It was agreed that she should sign and send the proclamation.
Nomination for Planning Commission. Mayor Dusenbery nominated Gary Stumbo, a resident of River Hills Estates, for the Planning Commission, to replace Brian Atkinson, whose unfulfilled term would expire May, 2005. Mr. Friedman said he thought they talked about reducing the size of the commission. The mayor said Mr. Stumbo is accepting the appointment on a temporary basis, and the Board of Aldermen should discuss the size of the commission when his term expires in 2005.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPOINT GARY STUMBO TO FULFILL MR. ATKINSON'S TERM, WHICH WILL EXPIRE IN MAY, 2005; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Chief Hudson said this month's stats were on the dais in front of them.
Assault and Burglary: He said on the 29th of September Officer Dustin Kirschner stopped a man with a number of warrants, who then assaulted Officer Kirschner, who then placed the man under arrest. When the police got a call from the Boat Association on River Park Drive the next morning, they determined that the person they had in custody was a suspect for the burglary of the Boat Association.
Shoplifters and Thieves: On the next night shoplifters were apprehended at Price Chopper. Officer Eric Sligar found a stolen car in the parking lot at Price Chopper, and the suspects confessed they stole it and several others. They also confessed to stealing a variety of things including gas (a drive-off).
Check Scam: Officer Kris Cornell was busy investigating a Nigerian check scam, and is seeking a warrant from the Platte County prosecutor's office.
Dog Attack: On Saturday a dog attacked a girl of 8 on Main Street, and another dog joined in. Both dogs are in quarantine. The chief has the option to ban dangerous dogs and will take that under advisement. Mr. McCoy asked if there was any indication of rabies? Chief Hudson said no, they both had their shots. It was a strange incident, he said - the girl had played with the dogs before. Mr. Friedman said he heard the owners were trying to find a home outside the city for the mastiff.
Parking on highway during Parkville Days. Mr. Sportsman asked about the letter to the editor in the Kansas City Star, in which a woman complained about having a car towed during Parkville Days. The chief said he replied to the letter in this week's Kansas City Star. He showed the mayor and aldermen a picture of the roadway on which the woman parked. Although it was a shoulder of the road last year during Parkville Days, it became part of the road when Park University installed a traffic signal there. It is now a traffic lane on River Park Drive and is so marked. Nine cars parked there in the road during Parkville Days. He said five cars were towed to the tow company, and the only cost to the drivers was the cost of the tow. Officers directed traffic around the cars for 45 minutes before having them towed. Officer Kris Cornell drove around town twice to about five places where there were crowds, announcing they needed to have cars moved. Four drivers came and moved their cars. All those whose cars were towed were driven to the tow company yard; officers waited while they retrieved their cars.
Response Time. Mr. Rittman asked the average response time for Parkville police. Chief Hudson said between 3-4 minutes. It used to be three minutes, but some of their calls now are way out to I-435. Response to the fire on Main Street was one minute for Officer Sligar. Mr. Rittman asked about the fire engines; the chief said the officer's report indicated they arrived about 30 seconds after him.
Deer Hunt: The chief said they have received deer hunting application forms. They will be on the front counter. He and Sgt. Jon Jordan, along with Park University's Security Director Pete Sturner, are going to walk the area before the hunt. The City's area will have only eight archers; Park University's area will have 15. He said next year all details will be handled by Jefferson City if we get the dates by January.
City Hall Improvements. Mr. Turner said City Attorney Jack Campbell just got a copy of the draft of the contract with Williams, Spurgeon et al. It will be presented at the next meeting if there are no problems.
Budget Calendar. Dates for several work sessions have been set; the next one is the following Thursday night at the Train Depot. (NOTE: This was later cancelled.)
Cell Phones. Mr. Turner said Mr. Ackerson and Collector Justin Kuder worked diligently on this issue and worked out a deal in which staff users pool their minutes. It will save us about $2,400 a year. Pooling works something like the family plan.
Master Plan Update. Mr. Ackerson said this workshop to update residents on the master plan, and to solicit their opinions, was held at Woodard Center in the Park University underground last month, and was well attended; over 50 people showed up and participated in the discussion. He said there was a brief summary in the meeting packets. The next Master Plan Update will be held on October 18th, 6-9 p.m., again in the Woodard Center at Park.
Mayor Dusenbery complimented Mr. Ackerson on the way he handled the meeting. Although there was very good attendance from residents, she would appreciate it if all aldermen would try to make the next meeting. Mrs. Arnold complimented Marte Zirschky of the Platte Dispatch and Nancy Jack of the Parkville Luminary on their great coverage of the session.
Mr. Sportsman asked if there is a sign-up sheet from that meeting. Mr. Ackerson said yes. In addition to public notices in several newspapers they also were able to get it on the City's web page. Also, Lt. John Moyer has offered web watchers the opportunity to sign up with e-mail addresses so they could get notices of special meetings like this, so 400 e-mails went out to those people. They also used addresses of people who had come through their office. Some of the homeowners associations sent out notices. There is a copy of the attendance sheet in his office.
Mayor Dusenbery said it was apparent at the meeting that people want to move forward and work together as a city, blending old and new. They had a good discussion. She encourages Planning Commission members to attend the update on the 18th. Mr. Turner said it was the best meeting of its kind he had ever attended, the best organized and with the most feedback; Mr. Ackerson did an excellent job. Mr. McCoy agreed, adding that he did a very nice summary of what was said.
Blue Agave sign. This new restaurant is locating in the old Pancho's. They are seeking two wall signs. His department has permitted the first, the sign facing Main Street, but has not permitted the second, a wall sign Blue Agave proposes to erect to replace an existing non-conforming sign. English Landing Drive is considered a public street for the purpose of sign permits, although it is not a public street. Our regulations would not normally permit this, so the department has brought this to the Board of Aldermen., which is authorized to approve plans in the Old Town District.
Jack Friedman said this size was more like a billboard - 4x6, bigger than any businesses in town, he thought. Mr. Ackerson stated that the size was permitted in the district. Mr. Rittman suggested reconsidering the sign, which would be on the side of the caboose. Mr. Friedman agreed, suggesting it might look more like the railroad sign on the caboose. Mr. Rittman said he's not opposed to the sign, but would like the colors changed to make it blend in. Mayor Dusenbery asked about our regulations. Mr. Ackerson stated that normally a building inspector could permit a sign on a corner lot. We could allow the second wall sign. If Water Street is a public right of way, it would work. Mayor Dusenbery asked if we have any right of aesthetic approval. Discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE BOTH SIGNS FOR BLUE AGAVE, WITH THE CONDITION THAT THEY MEET WITH APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Parkland for Thousand Oaks. Mr. Ackerson explained that the regulations actually say that the Board of Aldermen should approve parkland for subdivisions before the plat goes to the Planning Commission. He gave an overview. Thousand Oaks is located west of Union Chapel Road on River Road. There are 441 residential lots on approximately 278 acres. There are roughly 106 acres of private-use open space on 21 tracts. There is a 6-1/2 acre bird sanctuary/valley overlook. There is a one-mile trail. This site was part of their larger master plan which is partly in the unincorporated area of the county. It includes private lakes, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other recreation opportunities.
Per our regulations, Mr. Ackerson said, the requirement for dedication is approximately 9.8 acres - in lieu of that dedication we allow cash or private open space. The applicant has requested credit for part of the private open space and recreation improvements in combination with a cash contribution of $25,000 to be used toward parkland acquisition or improvements in the surrounding area.
The Community Development Department, Mr. Ackerson said, feels the applicant's approved open space far exceeds the area of required parkland dedication and is consistent with objectives of green space and vegetation or preservation identified by the City.
The developer would appreciate the $25,000 going toward improvements in the general area of the subdivision so their residents could enjoy them. The private improvements in the subdivision would be maintained privately at no expense to the City. Mr. Ackerson has gone over these proposals with Public Works Director Jeff Rupp and Parks Committee Chair Sandra Ferguson. Mrs. Arnold asked if the $25,000 has to stay in that area; Mr. Ackerson replied it was part of the applicant's request, there has also been discussion about in-kind services instead of the $25,000.
As part of the Parks Master Plan, Mr. Ackerson said, a park including a sports complex has been proposed immediately to the south and east of the proposed development. The proposed cash acquisition could be used toward acquisition of parkland in this area or improvement of land already owned by the city.
Mayor Dusenbery said this is a great contribution to the city.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF THOUSAND OAKS ESTATES FOR PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND A CASH DONATION OF $25,000 FOR PUBLIC PARK LAND USE, CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Ferguson said this would be a good start for park land we want to develop in that area, and Mayor Dusenbery agreed, thanking John and David Barth, developers of Thousand Oaks.
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Plaza North/West Pointe Plaza. Mr. Ackerson said this application to the county was made under the name of Plaza North, but he thinks the new name is West Point Plaza. The development is within 1.5 miles of the Parkville city limits, so the City has the option of reviewing the rezoning application made to the county. The Board of Alderman may file a resolution of protest with the county clerk, which would mean the County Commission would have to approve the application by a 2/3 vote. Some changes to the preliminary conclusions are anticipated. They also discussed annexation.
The next county meeting is October 12th. Staff reviewed the earlier plan. More recently he reviewed the bigger issues with the mayor and city administrator. Procedurally this doesn't go to the Planning Commission It's just up to City staff and the Board to raise major objections if there are some.
Speaking for the plan were David Barth, developer; Jim Marshall, JRMa Architects; and Mike Flowers, Flowers Aylett Surveyors & Engineers. Their comments have been excerpted and categorized as follows, along with comments and questions from aldermen:
ANNEXATION
ARCHITECT
CLEARING AND GRADING
Mr. Barth said no.
COUNTY MASTER PLAN
Mr. Ackerson said a mixed-use node is projected by the County's plan. The node is classified as a "minor mixed-use" node, which is smaller in scale than the proposal by definition.
GREEN SPACES
LOCATION
NEIGHBORS
Mr. Marshall said it's vacant property. The road districts have their salt barn there. Residents abutting the property will be buffered by setbacks, parkland and existing vegetation.
PARKING
RESIDENTIAL AREA
Mr. Marshall said there are 34 living units above retail area buildings for loft living or offices.
SERVICES AND UTILITIES
SIZE AND COMPARISON TO OTHER DEVELOPMENTS {Community Development Dept.}
West Pointe Plaza 85 acres with 479,964 sq. ft. of retail/office space
Parkville Commons 33 acres with 250,000 sq. ft. of retail/office space
Zona Rosa 93 acres with 1,000,000 sq. ft. of retail/office space
The Tuilleries 35 acres with 265,000 sq. ft. of retail/office space
STORMWATER DETENTION
TENANTS
TRAFFIC.
Mr. Barth said they've been working on this for years. They rely on the experts. Meanwhile they're developing within the city limits, and already there are more traffic problems. When you go with the mixed-use plan, he said, people stay home more; they don't have to drive on Highway 45.
Mr. Ackerson said there seems to be a conclusion that the roundabout should be able to handle the traffic until the project is 2/3 built out. The study appears to conclude that improvement of Highway 45 to four lanes is needed to support full build-out.
Mr. Marshall said it ties into Brink-Meyer, then comes on around to Union Chapel. Turning lanes are planned.
Survey & Engineering did a traffic study.
TRAILS
Further discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO GIVE A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT FOR WEST POINTE PLAZA SUBJECT TO A STUDY OF THE IMPACT ON TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAYS 9 AND 45; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
A copy of the resolution as it subsequently was delivered to the Platte County Commission is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Rupp said at the next meeting he would give a report on wastewater plant issues that have come up, with an overall report on the construction out there. He will also give a preliminary assessment of the Parkville Heights subdivision sewer line breaks. There were three serious failures requiring emergency operations. Repairs will be necessary for several properties.
Main Street Stormwater Project. Some design changes were made to maintain aesthetics in resident's yards.
ALDERMAN POOLE LEFT THE ROOM AT 9 P.M.
Mr. Rupp gave further details on the stormwater project.
ALDERMAN POOLE RETURNED TO THE ROOM AT 9:03 P.M.
Discussion ensued on specific residences on Main Street.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 121, A CONTRACT WITH NORTH MISSOURI CONSTRUCTION FOR THE MAIN STREET STORMWATER PROJECT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 121 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 121 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 121; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill CA 121 was posted 10/1/04.
Mr. Rupp said he would notify the contractor the next day; actual construction probably would not start for another two weeks because of inlets that have to be built.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-751, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-751 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-751 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-751; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill A-751 was posted 10/1/04.
Ambulance Committee. Mayor Dusenbery said she met with other Platte County mayors at the mayors' meeting the previous week. She thanked City Clerk Lance and Asst. City Clerk Claudia Willhite for arranging the details of the meeting. Pauli Kendrick, former mayor of Weatherby Lake and currently a write-in candidate for Platte County commissioner, was present and offered her assistance with formation of an ambulance district in southern Platte County.
City Hall Review Committee. Mr. Turner said he covered this earlier in the meeting.
Chamber of Commerce/Events. Mrs. Arnold said Kevin Heaton of Stone Canyon Pizza will donate 25% of the restaurant's proceeds (both eat-in and take-out) for the hours 4 to closing on Monday, October 25th, to Christmas on the River. He will be offering discounts that night as well. She said he is very supportive of Parkville activities.
Mrs. Arnold said she was unable to attend the first Chamber breakfast, but was told it was very successful. About 48 people attended, and Tony Borchers of The National/River North, spoke of the Parkville Commons Development and its new and anticipated tenants. A planning session for the Chamber Board is scheduled for October 7th.
Mayor Dusenbery added that Stone Canyon Pizza is going smoke-free within the next three weeks. This is by owner Kevin Heaton's choice.
Channel 2. Mr. Atkinson said Curious Eye Productions will present a five-year plan for Channel 2 at the October 19th meeting. He and Barbara Lance will meet with Mike Horine and Anna Jaffe Monday to talk about fund-raising for the video, and about the video itself.
Mr. Rittman said that he liked the new seating and camera arrangement in the board room, and said he hoped it would continue. The mayor and aldermen agreed.
Community Center. No report.
Farmers Market. Mr. Friedman said there are still quite a few vendors.
Main Street Parkville Association. Mr. Rittman said they would meet next Tuesday at River Rock. He announced the annual Pumpkin Fest is going on at English Landing Center. Mr. Hutsler said he has medium and large pumpkins. He encouraged everyone to come down. Kids enjoy free wagon rides down through the park.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Parks. No report.
Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Ferguson said they will meet next Tuesday, October 12th, for the regularly scheduled meeting. There will be another meeting October 26th because of the many issues to be considered - too many for one meeting. Mayor Dusenbery requested that Mr. Ackerson ask Mr. Stumbo to attend.
Marc Smoke-free Meeting. Mr. Poole said this is probably one of the few places where you have two states working together on the same issue. There will be more meetings in Platte County, Clay County and elsewhere. There was a pretty good mix of representation. The plan is still to try to go metro-wide. Some complex questions were addressed, i.e., if you have a home business could you ban smoking in the home? The answer was if you don't have employees you're okay to smoke. There is still a lot of work to be done. The model ordinance is available. A lot of cities will probably tweak it. There are 116 cities in eight counties in MARC (Mid-America Regional Council). A year and a half ago Kansas City talked about this same issue, and didn't talk about it again until we did. Mayor Dusenbery thanked Mr. Poole for his time on this, and said it was a good thing to bring this forward to the public.
The mayor added that Nick & Jake's put in sophisticated smoke-handling equipment because they had it in their Overland Park restaurant, and it worked very well.
Mr. Poole added that Parkville received a lot of credit for being the city to bring this up and have a public forum on it.
Mr. Rittman said a fairly large amount of resistance would evaporate if this were handled regionally. In fact, some business owners would be relieved.
Missouri Municipal League (MML) Dinner at Riverside. This dinner will be held October 28th at the Riverside Community Center. Mayor Dusenbery encouraged department heads to attend as well as elected officials. Mrs. Arnold and Mr. Atkinson will attend. Other aldermen will call Barbara Lance to let her know. Mr. Friedman said he would like to see us host one of those dinners in Parkville. The mayor agreed.
Banner Calendar. Mrs. Lance said she would like to contact next year's event sponsors now for banner dates. Then we'd know in advance and wouldn't have to have special hearings on the subject. The general consensus was that it was a good idea, and to go ahead.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by ____________________________________
City Clerk Barbara J. Lance 10/11/04
MINUTES: ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2004, MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
BANNER: City Clerk Barbara Lance requested that a banner to advertise the Park Hill South Jazz Band's Cappuccino Night on December 10th be placed over River Park Drive as soon as the Christmas on the River Banner comes down.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO POST THE BANNER IMMEDIATELY AFTER DECEMBER 3rd; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN McCOY SAID HE SHOULD WITHDRAW HIS VOTE AND ABSTAIN BECAUSE HIS DAUGHTER IS IN THE BAND; MOTION CARRIED 7-0 WITH ONE ABSTENTION.
PLATTE LAND TRUST, BRUSH CREEK WATERSHED: Pauli Kendrick and Kimberlee Foster explained about the grant for the Brush Creek Watershed, and the land trust's request for assistance from the City's Community Development Department. The issue had been brought to the Board at the last meeting but tabled.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO TAKE THE ISSUE OF SUPPORT FOR THE PLATTE LAND TRUST BRUSH CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT OFF THE TABLE; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE PLATTE TRUST IN THE BRUSH CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT IN PRINCIPLE, WITH MORE DETAILS TO COME IN, ALONG WITH FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO OUR ORDINANCES; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHIEF BILL HUDSON:
(Passed on first two motions and moved to second reading.)
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2170, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH POLICE CHIEF BILL HUDSON, BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2151, ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PLATTE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU AND OTHERS FOR PARKVILLE PROMOTION: Cheryl Thorp, PCVB director, explained the details of this proposal, which would allow the City to partner with others, including especially the PCVB and the State of Missouri.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO ALLOCATE $5,183 FROM THE2005 BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PLATTE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU MARKETING PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
An ordinance formalizing the above will be presented at the next meeting.
A PROCLAMATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME MONTH.
The mayor read this, and it was agreed to sign and send it.
NOMINATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
Mayor Dusenbery nominated Gary Stumbo, a resident of River Hills Estates, to the Planning Commission.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPOINT GARY STUMBO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION UNTIL MAY, 2005; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
SIGNS FOR BLUE AGAVE.
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson explained the sign request for Blue Agave.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE BOTH SIGNS FOR BLUE AGAVE, WITH THE CONDITION THAT THEY MEET WITH APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
PARKLAND FOR THOUSAND OAKS.
Mr. Ackerson explained the parkland proposal for Thousand Oaks.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF THOUSAND OAKS ESTATES FOR PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND A CASH DONATION OF $25,000 FOR PUBLIC PARK LAND USE, CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
WEST POINTE PLAZA.
A presentation was made for West Pointe Plaza, a mixed-use development proposed within 1.5 miles of Parkville city limits.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO GIVE A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT FOR WEST POINTE PLAZA SUBJECT TO A STUDY OF THE IMPACT ON TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAYS 9 AND 45; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
MAIN STREET STORMWATER PROJECT. It was moved and approved twice.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 121 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 121; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. (moved and approved twice).
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-751 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-751; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.