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1. Agenda.
2. Minutes
3. Attachments (listed at end of minutes)
4. Brief list of actions taken at meeting, including ordinance numbers and condensed titles.
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A. Mayor Dusenbery reported that she and mayoral candidate Charlie Poole had agreed on a civil campaign.
B. Resort and Sunday Sales Liquor Licenses were approved for Tom and Troy Hutsler for Yoshiko.
C. Gerry Richardson was appointed to Planning Commission.
D. Spencer Keesee was appointed to Board of Zoning Adjustments.
E. Wreck running ordinance was briefly discussed.
F. Sign for Main Street Bed & Breakfast was approved.
G. Master Plan was discussed - update was given.
H. Parking in English Landing Centre was discussed.
I. CLARB reported dates for Jazzfest and Awards Picnic have been set.
Ordinance C/A 165, contracting with Shafer Kline & Warren for consulting services and for reviewing and revising language in the existing zoning code, was passed.
Ordinance 2232, rezoning Parkville Self-Storage on Highway 45, and approving Conditional Use Permit and related development plans, was passed.
Ordinance 2233, amending Title IV, Chapter 63, of Sign Code, was passed.
Ordinance 2234, amending Sign Code regarding free-standing signs in OTD, was passed.
Ordinance A-782, Accounts Payable, was passed.
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
January 17, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn A. Dusenbery called the meeting to order in the Board Room at 7 p.m., noting it had first been convened in the Administrative Conference Area for an executive session. That session had been suspended for the duration of this meeting, and would reconvene after this meeting.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - ABSENT with prior notice (illness)
Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher - 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
City Attorney Jack Campbell
Police Chief Bill Hudson
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp
Project Manager Dan Koch
Tom Hutsler for liquor license for Yoshiko
Attorney Jim Farley representing Vertical Ventures II and III & Parkville Self-Storage
Sandy Knoernschild for Parkville Self-Storage
MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack for Parkville Luminary
Kim Bui for Kansas City Star Nick Dupont for Parkville Landmark
Kelly Weiss for Sun Publications
Joe Gleason for Channel 2
Mayor Dusenbery read a statement to the citizens of Parkville, saying she and former Alderman Charlie Poole, who is also running for mayor in the April election, had written it. It said they wanted to make this race positive, they would limit the number of signs they put up to twelve each, they would run a positive campaign on city issues only, they would each deal with their own accomplishments and hopes for the future, that all written material would meet these criteria, including e-mails, and that this agreement would extend to their supporters.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2006; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Liquor License for Yoshiko. ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESORT AND SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR LICENSES FOR TOM AND TROY HUTSLER FOR YOSHIKO; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mr. Rittman asked if Yoshiko was open now; Mr. Hutsler said it's open seven days a week for dinner only; he is not selling liquor until he gets all the necessary licenses (City, State, County).
Mayor Dusenbery nominated Gerry Richardson for the Planning Commission.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF GERRY RICHARDSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery nominated Spencer Keesee to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF SPENCER KEESEE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Work Session for Next Meeting. Mr. Turner said he has scheduled a planning work session for the next meeting, February 7th. He has received from Carol Nalbandian, facilitator for the recent goal-setting meeting in the Train Depot, a list of the goals and objectives that were decided upon. Top objectives were shown to be:
Completion of the infrastructure at I-435 and M-45 highways.
Public safety. Mr. Turner wants a definition from the Board of Aldermen of the phrase "Community Policing." He has discovered it means different things to different people.
He had enclosed in the meeting packets a complete list of the goals and objectives. It is attached to these minutes.
Contract with Shafer Kline & Warren for Code Revisions. Mr. Turner said the 435 and 45 corridor is starting to get a lot of attention. We have some discrepancies in our zoning code. We'd like to get that straightened out. Mr. Rupp and Mr. Ackerson have been working on it.
Mr. Ferguson said it was his understanding that we have to adopt the same zoning the county has for an area which has been annexed. Mr. Ackerson said that is true when we bring property in, but it is not our policy to use the county zoning when development of the property is considered.
Mr. Rupp explained that the running contract employing this engineering firm, SKW, for consulting services has not been updated for many years, and this contract brings the agreement up to date with current hourly rates, and also makes specific provision for zoning code review and revision services.
Mr. Ackerson said property owners are looking at development of annexed areas, but our zoning categories do not meet their needs. We need to come up with new categories, and to do that we need a text amendment and public hearings. Mr. Ferguson said if this is what property owners want then we should use the county zoning rather than write a new ordinance.
Mr. Farley said he represents Vertical Ventures II and III, which owns the property in question. They want to start development as soon as possible on two pieces; both would house companies wanting to bring businesses into the city; each would provide 30 or more jobs for the area. He stressed they don't want to use the County zoning or the City's B-4 zoning; neither would fit their needs.
Mr. Sportsman said many of the landowners have indicated in meetings that new zoning is needed. They need something which would allow industrial but would not be an industrial park as presently defined.
Mr. Farley said they would like to sit in on the discussions with engineers and staff when they develop new zoning categories which would fit their needs. They are anxious to get started. If the City contracts with SKW now, they could meet a six-week timetable to get to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Dusenbery said staff has been meeting with property owners for several weeks, and everyone is invited to join them on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Board Room.
Mr. Atkinson said he agreed with Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Ackerson said the language did not mean that rezoning would never happen; property owners have always had the right to request rezoning of their property.
In addition to creating a new district the contract would also include revisions to several administrative and procedural portions of the code. This is definitely needed to remedy several administrative and enforcement deficiencies.
Mr. Rupp said some of the problems arose when the Community Development Department was created; the changeover of responsibilities was not addressed in the Code.
Mrs. Butcher asked Mr. Turner about the $15,000 for the contract - was it in the budget? He said there is $15,000 in the contingency fund; more than likely we'll have it in reserve funds. Mayor Dusenbery asked him how much we have in reserve funds, and he said he thought a little over $300,000. Mr. Rittman asked about dividing the two aspects of the bill and just paying for this specific job, rather than redoing the existing contract. Discussion ensued on this issue, but no vote was taken on it.
Mr. Turner talked about budget funds and asked all department heads to start calculating their needs for 2007.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 165, CONTRACTING WITH SHAFER KLINE & WARREN FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AND FOR THE SPECIFIC TASK OF REVIEWING AND REVISING LANGUAGE IN THE EXISTING ZONING CODE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, BUTCHER, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN - AYE; ALDERMAN FERGUSON - NO; MOTION CARRIED 6-1.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 165 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMEN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, BUTCHER, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN - AYE; ALDERMAN FERGUSON - NO; MOTION CARRIED 6-1.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 165 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 165; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED;
ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, BUTCHER, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN - AYE; ALDERMAN FERGUSON - NO; MOTION CARRIED 6-1 BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
Bill C/A 165 was posted 1/13/06.
Proposed Wreck Running Ordinance. Mr. Turner said at the request of Mr. Rittman, he asked for and received copies of ordinances governing the activities of tow truck operators at accident sites. He had ordinances from North Kansas City, Independence, and Kansas City in Missouri, and from Atchison in Kansas.
Chief Hudson said their present policy is to call whichever tow truck is requested by the owner of the vehicle involved. If the owner has no preference, or in the case of police tows, they call local operators on a rotating basis. He will be glad to review the ordinances Mr. Turner provided and come up with a bill for the Board's consideration.
Threat by Visitor to Park University. Chief Hudson said the visitor, Brett Tanis, 39 years old, came to the university two days in a row, and on the second day came back to propose marriage to a staff person he met the first day. When she wasn't available to talk to him he became enraged and made threatening statements; they put him under arrest for trespassing. At that time he told them his truck, parked next to Mackay Hall, was full of explosives. They cordoned off the area and evacuated the school; the Kansas City Bomb Squad responded and eventually determined there were no explosives. The County Prosecutor has filed State charges on the suspect, who is in jail on a $15,000 cash only bond.
The Chief expressed thanks to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department; Park University Security; the Platte County's Sheriff's Department; the Southern Platte County Fire Protection District; the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms unit; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their assistance was much appreciated, he said.
Other Recent Activity.
Mr. Atkinson commended Chief Hudson's actions over the years, and the relationships he has established with fellow law enforcement entities, which enabled him to receive such prompt support when it was needed.
(See also Miscellaneous in the last section of these minutes for an additional comment by Chief Hudson.)
Rezoning of property and approval of a Conditional Use Permit and related development plans for Parkville Self-Storage. Mr. Ackerson referred aldermen to his staff report. He said a portion of Parkville Self-Storage's property was annexed after the main property was, and was not rezoned from County CH at that time. The rest of Ms. Knoernschild's property was rezoned to B-4 after the earlier annexation. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the rezoning and staff has recommended the same.
One of the conditions recommended by staff and the Planning Commission was that the applicant provide a statement of support or non-opposition to 45 Highway widening. Staff clarified that this request was from MoDOT and does not waive any right to compensation for right-of-way. MoDOT's comments stated the existing access may become right-in right-out. It was decided by aldermen to delete the condition requiring a statement of non-opposition from MoDOT.
Mr. Sportsman asked Mr. Campbell if the document is adequate. Mr. Campbell said it's "much ado about nothing." He said if the State has to condemn the right of way it will be condemned.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2252, REZONING PARKVILLE SELF-STORAGE'S PROPERTY AT 10875 HIGHWAY 45 TO B-4, PLANNED BUSINESS, AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2252 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 2252 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2232, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-1.
Bill 2252 was posted 1/12/06.
Request for Text Amendment to Chapter 463, Sign Code.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2253, AMENDING TITLE IV, CHAPTER 63, OF THE SIGN CODE, FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2253 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 2253 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2233; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2253 was posted 1/12/06.
Sign for Main Street Bed & Breakfast. This sign, located in the Old Town District, had been recommended for approval by staff.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN FOR MAIN STREET BED & BREAKFAST PER STAFF RECOMMENDATION; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Ordinance Amending Title IV, Chapter 442.055, for Free-standing Signs in the Old Town District.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2254, AMENDING THE SIGN CODE REGARDING FREE-STANDING SIGNS IN THE OLD TOWN DISTRICT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2254 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 2254 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2234, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2254 was posted 1/12/06.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-782, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-782 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 A-782 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-782; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill A-782 was posted 1-12-06.
Ambulance District. Mayor Dusenbery said the petitions were successful, and the issue of the ambulance district will be on the ballot. Many thanks are due to the all-volunteer group who got the job done. They are currently working on fund-raising.
Chamber of Commerce/Tourism. Mrs. Butcher said the Business After Hours would take place Thursday, January 19th, at Living Water Christian Church. Business Over Breakfast would be held February 3rd at Sports Therapy - Physical Therapy at the Greens. The program would be a forum type meeting, and would cover purchasing, advertising, public relations, websites, customer service, marketing, etc., and would lay the groundwork for development of individual marketing materials for Chamber members.
The Platte County Visitors Bureau has had its budget cut drastically, but Cheryl Thorp is working on strategies to get the job done. She has met with Ms. Thorp three times, and they are seeking out ways for small cities to work on strategies for themselves. The Tourism Advisory Board met last week in an emergency meeting, brainstorming on ways to meet budget requirements and continue to grow the bureau. They are looking at things to research. Later this week there would be a meeting of the Marketing Partnership Committee. They will be investigating grant and co-op possibilities. She is in frequent contact with Kristy McKibben, Parkville businesswoman who has an extensive background in advertising. They have agreed that Parkville businesses and organizations have to work together.
Channel 2: No report.
CLARB: Mrs. Arnold said they have the dates set for Jazzfest and the Awards Picnic. Jim Brooks is back from his convalescence after heart surgery. John Conrad updated them on grants he has applied for. Laura Lymer is going to speak January 31st at City Hall on rain gardens. They got a gift of park hats. A speaker spoke on Master Plan ideas.
Economic Development: Mr. Sportsman said when projects get into meetings with staff and others it becomes more than a committee. He said if there's interest anyone who wants to attend these Wednesday meetings should do so. He said every month or so there should be a formal recap of these sessions. It can't be covered in an Economic Development Committee report.
Financial Report. Mr. Ferguson said it was a successful year.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 2005; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Main Street Parkville. No report.
MARC Smoke-Free Issues. No report.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Mayor Dusenbery said she'd like people to know we're having a Business Symposium at Platte Valley Bank Monday, January 30th, from noon-2:30. It is to bring all the Parkville merchants together. Along with what Deborah's doing, it's to further partnership.
Mrs. Butcher added that Congressman Sam Graves would be having a meeting this Thursday at the bank.
Sgt. Eric Sligar. Chief Hudson said he would be remiss in not reporting that Sgt. Eric Sligar did an excellent job of organizing the scene at Park University before the chief even got there, and then Sgt. Sligar functioned as public information officer. He had several comments from the press about the great job he did.
Master Plan. Mr. Rittman asked where we stand on the Master Plan. Mr. Ackerson said it has been divided into two components. They are actively working on the west side. They want to get a plan in place. At the same time they're working on the other components, but the west side is the focus. Once the Master Plan is adopted they will go back into the Code and make sure they're written to implement the Master Plan.
Mr. Rittman asked if it would be complete by July. Mr. Ackerson said they're shooting for June.
Mayor Dusenbery said the success of getting this completed is for everybody to keep their focus and not interrupt the process.
Mr. Ackerson said we've got a difficult time because Board members have had so many meetings. He wants to have meetings with a few key members and staff to work on this.
The Mayor complimented Board members for all the meetings they've attended, and all the hard work they've done to take care of the city's needs.
Mr. McCoy asked Mr. Ackerson about the land use plan. Mr. Ackerson said that's one component of the Master Plan. He is also working with CLARB on a parks component, and there are other plans to be incorporated into the final Master Plan.
Parking in English Landing Centre. Mr. Atkinson said he went to lunch at River Rock, and noted a whole lot of cars, but almost no people in the shops. There's a mortgage company there whose employees take up most of the parking, leaving little parking for customers of shops and restaurants. Mr. Ackerson reminded the Board that it is private property, but added his department has been working to get them to pave the south side; employees could park there. Problems which are in the way are (1) a pipe line running through one side that can't be paved over without permission from the pipeline company, and (2) an obstacle which can't be moved without the railroad's permission, and (3) owner and tenant disputes.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ADJOURN FROM REGULAR SESSION AND MOVE UPSTAIRS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned into executive session at 8:25 p.m. Alderman Jack Friedman joined them by telephone for that session. They met until approximately 9:15 p.m. There was nothing to report coming out of executive session.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by __________________________________________
City Clerk Barbara J. Lance 2-2-06
Att: List of goals and objectives from Mr. Turner