Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 15, 2005

 

Mayor Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board chambers.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman                -    Present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole                -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy                -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman David Rittman                -    Present

Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson                -    Present

Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold                     -    Absent with prior notice

Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman                -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson                              -    Present

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:    City Administrator Joe Turner

                                                            Police Lt. John Moyer

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            Frank Muehlbach, Jim Allen, Ken Parrish,

                                                            Jason Otke, Darrell Parrish, Harry Sievers

                                                            Deborah Butcher, Tom Hutsler, Harry Sievers

                                                            James and Vicki Raine, Al Rohr, Bill Grigsby,

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            Boy Scout Zach Hamilton

 

MEDIA PRESENT:    Joe Gleason for Channel 2

                                                            Nancy Jack for Luminary

                                                            Kim Bui for KC Star

                                                            Bill O’Malley for Platte Landmark

                                           Mike Horine and Anna Jaffe for Channel 2

 

 

BOY SCOUT

 

Boy Scout Zach Hamilton from Troop 1633 came to the podium to introduce himself and stated he was attending for his citizenship and community merit badge.  Mayor Dusenbery welcomed him and briefly explained how the city is divided into four wards with two aldermen representing each ward. 

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2005 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION  CARRIED 7-0.

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Deborah Butcher – Update on Marketing Partnership with Platte County and State of Missouri

 

Mrs. Butcher gave her update regarding Parkville’s Chamber of Commerce Marketing Partnership with Platte County and the State of Missouri.  She distributed a project update report that included a copy of the “Spring Insert Advertorial” and a Destination Marketing Plan Summary.  Mrs. Butcher explained some of the strategies that comprise the marketing plan designed to increase awareness of Parkville’s many offerings.  Among those strategies is the creation of an ad hoc marketing/promotions committee with representation from the Chamber of Commerce, the Parkville Community Development Corporation (PCDC), Main Street, Downtown Business Owner/Operators, Uptown Business Owner/Operators, Park University, The National Golf Club and the City of Parkville. 

 

Main Street Restructuring

 

Tom Hutsler requested to postpone this agenda item until the next meeting to allow more time to finalize details of the presentation.

                                                                                                                             

MAYOR’S REPORT

 
Update on Highway 45 Expansion

 

Mayor Dusenbery reviewed her memo to the board providing update on efforts to move the expansion of 45 Highway to a higher priority rank with MoDOT.  She explained that staff attended a meeting on February 3 hosted by MARC to discuss and develop priorities for Amendment 3 bond projects currently in MoDOT’s system.  During the meeting, she said, the Highway 45 project gained viability and moved from a low priority on the selection list to one of the top seven (7) to be considered for further ranking in Jefferson City on February 15th.  Public Works Director Jeff Rupp was not at the board meeting because she had asked him to be in Jefferson City that day to help support this important effort.  She said Mr. Rupp will provide further update to the board at the March 1st meeting.  Note:  A copy of the mayor’s memo to the board is attached to the original copy of these minutes on file.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Bill to Approve Promotion of Jennifer Gauer to Administrative Court Clerk 

Mr. Turner directed the board to two hiring ordinances related to the Municipal Court.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2197, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF JENNIFER GAUER TO ADMINISTRATIVE COURT CLERK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2197 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 2197 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2177; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Bill 2197 was posted on 2/11/05.

 

Bill to Approve Employment of Julia Worster as Court Clerk 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2198 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF JULIA WORSTER AS COURT CLERK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2198 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 2198 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2178; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Bill 2198 was posted on 2/11/05.

 

Request for Approval of City Administrator’s reply to Auditor’s Management Letter 

 

Mr. Turner then reviewed the letter he drafted in response to the Auditor’s Management Letter for the 2003 Audit.  He noted that capital improvements projects and equipment for a 5-year plan are expected by June 5th for board review and accrual method is now being implemented as recommended.  Alderman McCoy expressed his support of staff response to the auditor’s recommendation and pointed out that there now is a financial committee that meets quarterly to review progress and address any problems or concerns to stay on target.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPLY TO AUDITOR’S MANAGEMENT LETTER AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

Memo re Work Session Rescheduled 

 

Mr. Turner directed the board to his memo in the packets regarding the recommended reschedule date for the work session on the Smoke-free Issue.  The reschedule date, he said, will be Tuesday, February 22nd at 7 p.m. in the board chambers.  There will be an agenda for this work session.  Mayor Dusenbery asked for confirmation from the board that this work session will not need to debate whether smoking is a serious health risk or not.  She said that she feels no one on the board would deny that smoking is bad for health reasons but the real topic should be how to best address the issue for the City of Parkville.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Sign permit for Hilltop Tap Room (B-4)

 

Community Development Director Sean Ackerson explained that the Hilltop Tap Room was previously referred to as “Shankers Bar and Grille” with use approved by the Board on August 17, 2004.  Business owner, Joe Guminger, is still finishing up his remodeling of the business and now requests board approval for the sign application as submitted in the packets.  Mr. Ackerson noted that they have received written confirmation from the managing agent for Crestridge Shopping Center where the sign will be and they have approved the sign.  He added that the Planning and Zoning commission has approved the sign as well.

 

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST FOR THE HILLTOP TAP ROOM SIGN AND SAID THE ILLUMINATION PERIOD WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF 5 AM TO MIDNIGHT OR CLOSING; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Request for Change of Use Permit at 200 Main St.

 

Roger Walker and Jason Grill were there to answer any questions the board had regarding this change use request in OTD.  Mr. Ackerson explained that the applicant is seeking approval of law offices in a residential structure in the OTD to allow for a home law office with the potential to expand to a law office use only.  Mr. Ackerson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission has approved this request, and adequate parking is available either scenario.  The applicant, Mr. Grill, will teach 9 hours of masters and undergraduate classes at Park University and will attend court regularly throughout Platte and Clay counties.  Any larger legal meetings will be held at the law office of his father, Bradley Grill on Barry Road.

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Request for approval of Car Wash by S & O Development

 

Mr. Ackerson reviewed the history of this application by S&O Development requesting approval

for a planned district development permit that would allow for a state of the art car wash at Parkville Commons.

 

The mayor then asked to hear from the applicant.

 

Darrell Parrish, RDH, LLC and Jim Allen with River North Development came to the podium to review their request, and answer any questions from the board or audience.  They distributed copies of over 30 letters of support for the proposed car wash and had a visual slide presentation to help explain the current layout and design. The hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and may be adjusted seasonally when winter affects demand.  They noted that the speed of the conveyer is anticipated to be higher than the line of waiting customers.  The dedicated drying chamber will be enclosed and 25 feet from the exit door to help reduce noise and designed to result in a northerly pattern of any noise projection.  They expect little impact to the surrounding area because of the state of the art technology involved in the design of this facility.  Alderman

Poole asked if the detail work will be done under cover and Mr. Parrish confirmed that it would be done inside.  Alderman Sportsman asked about the distance from the proposed car wash to the nearest property.  Mr. Ackerson said it was somewhere between 50 – 60 feet.  He then reviewed other staff comments previously submitted regarding the proposed use equivalency noted in a letter from City Attorney Jack Campbell; Shafer, Kline and Warren’s traffic comments noting consistent location of driveways are actually an improvement from the original design, and trees with needles such as evergreens will replace the original landscaping planned to provide a year-round noise buffer.  The mayor then asked to hear from residents.

 

Al Rohr who lives in Pinecrest said he thought the design looks good and he is in support of the car wash.

 

Vicki Raine who lives in Pinecrest expressed concern noting that she feels the city often abandons careful long range planning for short notice changes to designs that later result in problems.  She expressed concerns about traffic issues and children safety and noted they still have a culvert issue in Pinecrest and promised repaving that has been postponed.

 

The mayor read a response from Public Works Director Jeff Rupp and said she will have Mr. Rupp contact Mr. and Mrs. Raine to explain what has been done to address that problem.

 

Bill Grigsby, a Parkville resident for over 35 years, said he was there to commend everyone for coming together to help the city move forward in such a positive way.  He said that Parkville is a town made of special contributions and efforts of its many volunteers and residents coming together to make things happen.  He remarked on the many positives that Parkville now has to offer such as the Sluggers baseball team and the new community center opening on February 19th.  He added that as a Kansas City Convention Bureau member, he knows that when visitors come to Kansas City, they are no longer directed to immediately go to Johnson County but instead are directed to the Northland where tax base levels and team efforts are increasing to help improve and support our schools. He encouraged residents to continue working together to help make this beautiful town grow with a quality of life that makes this city such a wonderful place for families to live and to raise our children.

 

Alderman Ferguson asked that if the car wash is approved, staff will continue to monitor this addition to Parkville Commons development for any problems that may need to be addressed.

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED CHANGE OF PLAN AND USE IN A “B-4” DISTRICT TO PERMIT A CARWASH PER THE SUBMITTED SPECIFICATIONS AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 63RD STREET AND 9 HIGHWAY.  THIS APPROVAL IS CONDITIONAL ON THE LEVEL OF NOISE GENERATED FROM THE WASH TUNNEL AND ANY EXTERIOR DEVICES NOT EXCEEDING THE EXISTING BACKGROUND NOISE GENERATED BY HIGHWAY 9, MEASURED AT THE PARKVILLE COMMONS PROPERTY LINE EAST OF THE CAR WASH AT HIGHWAY 9. 

THIS APPLICATION APPROVAL ALSO IS CONDITIONAL ON THE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE PARKVILLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE SCHAFER KLINE REPORT PRESENTED THIS EVENING; ALDERMAN McCOY                            SECONDED.  THE MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE 6-1.

 

AYES: ALDERMEN RITTMAN, ATKINSON, FRIEDMAN, McCOY, SPORTSMAN AND POOLE.

NAY:  FERGUSON

 

Alderman Rittman asked that the board revisit the issue of the school bus stopping on Highway 9 for children living in Pinecrest.  Mayor Dusenbery said that it is already being addressed through initiation at the newly created Neighborhood Coalition meeting, which met for the second time this year at noon on February 10th.  The next meeting is scheduled for March 16th at city hall in the boardroom at Noon and it is a “bring your own lunch” meeting.  The mayor also invited Mr. and Mrs. Raine from Pinecrest neighborhood to attend if possible. 

 

PUBLIC WORKS

 

Bill to authorize Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 150 (to allow merging of Tree Board, Parks Committee and Events Committee)

 

City Administrator Joe Turner reviewed the background of this proposed ordinance due to Jeff Rupp’s being in Jefferson City to promote widening Highway 45.  He explained that this is an ordinance that will allow merging of the Tree Board, Parks Committee and Events Committee while preserving all requirements for the required tree board functions that accompany status as a “Tree City”.  Alderman McCoy asked if this ordinance had the support of these committees.  Mayor Dusenbery said that it did and in fact several members of the current Tree Board said they welcomed this unification.  They see it as a way to facilitate communication and the success of these parallel groups. Alderman Ferguson asked if these are all residents of Parkville.  The mayor confirmed that they are and she said that Alderman Arnold would be the board liaison for this new board.  She discussed the assignments she planned to make to this board if the ordinance is passed.  She named the recommended board members, their terms and respective wards as follows:

 

3-Year Terms

2-Year Terms

1-Year Terms

Jim Brooks – Ward 1

Lisa Strong – Ward 3

Pamela Edwards – Ward 1

Cory Miller – Ward 1

Stacey Pulse – Ward 3

Deborah Butcher – Ward 1

Laura Lymer – Ward 4

 

Tom Hutsler – Ward 1

 

 

Harry Sievers – Ward 3

 

The mayor noted that hopefully when the next 1-year terms are ready to be filled, there will be someone from Ward 2 who is interested.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2199, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 150 CITY TREE BOARD AND TREE REGULATIONS AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 150 THAT MERGES FORMER TREE BOARD, PARKS COMMITTEE AND EVENTS COMMITTEE RELATED DUTIES UNDER ONE BOARD TO BE NAMED COMMUNITY LAND AND RECREATION BOARD, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2199 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 2199 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2179; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

AYES: ALDERMEN RITTMAN, ATKINSON, FRIEDMAN, McCOY, FERGUSON, SPORTSMAN AND POOLE.

 

Bill 2199 was posted on 02/11/05.

 

State of the Departments – Annual Reports

 

These annual state of the department reports were distributed at the meeting for review and discussion at a future meeting when Jeff Rupp can be there to answer any questions.

 

Kenny Parrish – Request for approval to install lighting phases in E.L.P.

 

Mr. Parrish referred the board to the letter, (a copy of which is attached to these minutes) that updates the proposal presented to the board at the last meeting on February 1st regarding donation from the River Trail Committee to provide and install holophane lights along the trail in English Landing Park (E.L.P.).  He explained that as an update to the previous proposal, the committee has decided it would make more sense to offer all of Phase I and Phase II lighting at the same time.  This offer, he said, will equal a donation of over $40,000 that will install over 25 light fixtures along 3000 feet of trail.  He explained that the lighting poles have banner holding options and power source capacity in the base of every other pole; timers will be purchased and underground wiring cable is part of the plan.  The group is expecting this year may be the last Riegelman Run and they prefer to donate all of the funds they’ve collected rather than holding some back.  They do intend to continue the Turkey Trot, which will continue to help fund maintenance of the river trail.  Alderman Atkinson asked Mr. Turner if the Parks Department crew can help as their schedule allows with some of the installation work and Mr. Turner said he thought that would not be a problem.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE DONATION FROM THE RIVER TRAIL FUND FOR HOLOPHANE LIGHTING AS PROPOSED, TO BE INSTALLED IN PHASES I AND II IN THE ENGLISH LANDING PARK; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Mayor Dusenbery said she would like to request that a resolution to honor the Riegelman Memorial Run be discussed soon.

 

Projects Update from Dan Koch – distributed at meeting

 

No discussion at this time.

 

Mayor Dusenbery invited Pauli Kendrick to come to the podium to introduce Fred Sanchez who is running for a seat on the Park Hill School Board.  Mr. Sanchez said he would like to encourage everyone to vote on April 5th and he wanted to reinforce Mr. Grigsby’s earlier comment about the tax base development helping so much to strengthen and increase support for local schools and education.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

Lt. John Moyer was attending this evening to represent the police department.  Board members expressed their appreciation to Officer Kris Cornell and Chief Hudson for their participation in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser.  Lt. Moyer reported that he has film of the event if anyone wanted to see it.  The mayor asked if arrangements could be made to show a clip of it at the Awards Banquet on March 11th.

 

Recommendation to Revise Deer Hunt Dates

 

Lt. Moyer reported that Chief Hudson has met with Nature Sanctuary Director Jim Reed to discuss the next proposed deer hunt and expected dates.  From that meeting, a recommendation is being brought to the board this evening to revise the dates for the next managed deer hunt to be December 12 – 18th rather than November 5th – 11th.    The Department of Conservation has said it will not make any significant difference in the number of deer taken and this will allow for greater safety for patrons of the Nature Sanctuary in November when it is still often visited.  

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO REVISE THE DEER HUNT DATES TO BE DECEMBER 12 – 8TH, WITH PREVIOUSLY SET JANUARY DATES TO REMAIN JANUARY 3 – 8, 2006, ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

The request was then presented to the board to accept an amendment to the agenda that allowed for consideration of Bill CA 134, a contract ordinance with the Missouri Safety Center (MSC).  The board agreed to accept the amended agenda request.

 

C/A Bill to authorize an Agreement with the Missouri Safety Center

 

Lt. Moyer explained that approval of this contract ordinance would allow the Parkville Police department to support the “Click it or Ticket” program sponsored by the MSC, as they have in the past.  The MSC will reimburse the City for up to $1,000 for overtime incurred to catch violations of speeding, aggressive driving, DWIs and violations regarding seat belt and child restraint usage.  Dates for this concentrated effort will be May 23 – June 5, 2005.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 134, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI SAFETY CENTER REGARDING OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS SPEEDING, AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, DWI AND VIOLATIONS REGARDING SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT USAGE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 134 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 C/A 134 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE  C/A 134; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

AYES: ALDERMEN RITTMAN, ATKINSON, FRIEDMAN, McCOY, FERGUSON, SPORTSMAN AND POOLE.

 

Bill C/A 134 was posted on 02/11/05.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-760

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-760, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-760 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 A-760 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-760; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

                                                                                                        

Bill A-760 was posted on 2/11/05.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad hoc Ambulance Committee – No Report.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Deborah Butcher provided this report for Mrs. Arnold.  She said that the Sluggers Baseball Team will host the next Chamber After Hours on Thursday, February 17 from 5:00 – 7 p.m. at the Parkville Athletic Complex (PAC).  She reported that last month’s Business Over Breakfast meeting at Nick & Jakes with Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes as guest speaker was a big success.  She added that the Chamber of Commerce web site is always a good place to check on dates and times for coming events and other announcements, such as the Uphill Challenge at the Miniature Golf on Main Street that is scheduled for April 21.

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson reminded everyone of the Awards Banquet on March 11th at the Hawthorne House.  Reservations can still be made at City Hall and forms to do so are available at the reception desk.  He said the promotional video about Parkville is coming along well and will be part of the program at the Awards Banquet.

 

Community Center – Mr. Sportsman announced that Saturday, February 19th at 10 a.m. is the ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the Grand Opening of the new community center. 

 

Financial Report – Mr. Ferguson referred the board to the Draft 2004 Financial Report in the back pocket of the packets.  He noted that this is a good report that reflects $104,000 in surplus that will be added to reserves.  Mr. McCoy asked if this surplus might help with grinder pump related expenses.  Mayor Dusenbery said Alliance Water Consultant Dennae Caquelin believes that they’ve discovered and corrected a problem in the lines that was a source of most of the grinder pump problems.  The mayor said she would ask Ms. Caquelin to have an update on this at one of the March board meetings.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2004 AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

Main Street Parkville – Mr. Rittman asked Tom Hutsler who was at the last Main Street meeting on February 8th to give this report.  Mr. Hutsler reported that the Harvest Fest is scheduled for October 1 – 2, and Art in the Park will take place October 8 – 9 this year.  The Main Street Association has been approached by the Good Guys Antique Car organization regarding plans for an Antique Car Show and Car Cruise this summer.  More will be reported on this at a later date.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – Mr. Poole gave a reminder of the Work Session to discuss this topic scheduled for February 22nd at 7 p.m.

 

Nature Sanctuary - Mr. McCoy reported that Jim Reed presented an educational program for Cub Scout Pack 314 on February 1st and one of the most popular booths at the Graden Science Fair on February 10th was the Nature Exhibit sponsored by the Nature Sanctuary with the assistance of Jim Reed and Pat Harris. 

 

Parks  – No report.

 

Planning – No report.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED, ALL AYES; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 p.m.

 

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 02/19/05