Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of February 21, 2006.

Regular Meeting and Work Session

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 7, 2006

 

 

At 6:00 p.m. an Executive Session was held in the administrative area to discuss litigation and real estate under authority of RSMo 610.021(1) and (2).  At 6:40 p.m. a Work Session was opened in the administrative area and then at the mayor’s request the Work Session was moved to continue downstairs in the boardroom. 

WORK SESSION

 

At approximately 6:46 p.m. the Work Session continued in the boardroom to discuss hiring one of two applicant law firms to represent the city for work related to Burlington Northern’s proposed double railroad tracks through English Landing Park.  Alderman Rittman suggested consideration of hiring both firms to handle this matter, naming one of them as lead attorney.  Each firm, he said, has unique and specialized skill sets that could blend well and work together to represent the city’s best interest.  He said he had not talked to either firm regarding this idea so didn’t know how feasible it might be but due to the extensive expertise this issue requires it’s worth looking at.  Alderman Sportsman agreed that the idea of the two firms partnering on Parkville’s behalf could be an advantage.  He added that one firm of course, would need to serve as the “captain” or lead counsel.  Discussion followed, and each firm was asked if they saw any immediate reason why such a team effort would not be feasible.  Representatives from both firms were in attendance; both Daniel Murphy from Shughart Thomson and Kilroy and Kenneth Hoffman from Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin expressed their willingness to take this under consideration.  The board closed this discussion by requesting each firm to return to the next board meeting prepared to submit their list of advantages and disadvantages for using dual representation for this important issue to Parkville’s future.  Mr. Murphy and Mr. Hoffman were in agreement to do this.  Mayor Dusenbery asked for a motion to close the work session and open the regular board meeting.  It was so moved.

REGULAR MEETING

 

Mayor Dusenbery opened the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m. and asked the clerk to call roll.

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman            -    Present

Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher            -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy            -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman David 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

                                                            Lt. John Moyer

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                                            Dan Koch, Project Manager

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            City Clerk Barbara Lance

                                                            Harry Sievers, Amy Lou Carlson, Don Jack

                                                            Regina and Charles Moore, Tom Hutsler

                                                            Attorney Daniel Murphy, Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy

                                                            Attorney Kenneth Hoffman, Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            James Cervantes and Kenny Myers for Los Corrales

                                                            Scott Smith and David Ward for Ray’s Inn

                                                            Jeff Anderson for River Rock Coffee Shop

                                                            Attorney Mike Burke and Keith Billick for the APEX development

BOY SCOUTS:                                Colby Buehler, Logan Chevalier, David Clizer, Matt Gandy and Nick Krum   

MEDIA PRESENT:    Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                                            Kim Bui for the Kansas City Star

                                                            Kelly Weiss for the Dispatch

                                 Joe Gleason for Channel 2

 

BOY SCOUTS

 

The mayor invited visiting boy scouts Colby Buehler, Logan Chevalier, David Clizer, Matt Gandy and Nick Krum to come to the podium to introduce themselves.  Each of them said he was there to work on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.

      

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN FREIDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2006 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Request for Resort & Sunday Sales Liquor License, Los Corrales

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RESORT AND SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LOS CORRALES; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Request for Wholesale Liquor License, JK Wines, LLC

                                   

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A WHOLESALE WINE DISTRIBUTOR’S LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JK WINES, LLC; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Request for Resort & Sunday Sales Liquor License, Ray’s Inn Shrimp & Crab Shack 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RESORT AND SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RAY’S INN SHRIMP & CRAB SHACK; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

 

Request for Resort Liquor License, River Rock Café               

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RESORT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RIVER ROCK COFFEE COMPANY; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Farmers Market Contract Renewal for Ida Lake

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN THAT BILL 2255, AN ORDINANCE CONTRACTING WITH IDA LAKE TO ACT AS PARKVILLE FARMERS MARKET SUPERVISOR FOR THE 2006 SELLING SEASON, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN THAT BILL 2255 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2255 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE NO. 2235.  MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 8-0.

 

Bill 2255 was posted on 02/02/06.

 

Alderman Friedman commended Ida Lake, her husband, Jim, and all the other members of the Farmers Market committee for the impressive job they continue to do to make the Parkville Farmers Market such a success.

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Amendment to Ethics Ordinance

 

The mayor announced there is a need to amend the agenda to allow for consideration of the proposed ordinance to amend the current Ethics Ordinance #2207.  She said this ordinance was written at the direction of City Attorney Jack Campbell and he has asked that it be considered before nominating any candidates to the Ethics Commission.

 

Mr. Campbell reported that the city prosecutor had advised him that the maximum incarceration a 4th class city could impose for violation of the Ethics code would be 90 days; currently the code states “up to 6 months”.  The other change this amendment makes is to add the words “in Parkville” to clarify that members of the Ethics Commission are refrained from holding any other public office only in Parkville.

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN THAT BILL 2256, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2207, THE PARKVILLE MUNICIPAL ETHICS CODE, TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM PERIOD OF IMPRISONMENT FOR PERSONS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT ABOUT ETHICS COMMISSIONERS HOLDING OTHER PUBLIC OFFICE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2256 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2256 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE NO. 2236.  MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 8-0.

 

Bill 2236 was posted on 02/06/06.

 

Ethics Commission Appointments

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced her nomination to the Ethics Commission is Andres Dominguez.  She explained that Mr. Dominguez is a Senior Program Officer with the Ewing Marion Foundation. 

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MAYOR’S NOMINATION OF ANDRES DOMINGUEZ TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

The mayor also requested that each ward choose a nominee to the Ethics Commission and bring their recommendations to the next board meeting.

 

Update on Business Symposium meeting held January 30, 2006

 

Mayor Dusenbery reported that approximately 55 attended the Business Symposium held on January 30, 2006.  Out of that, she said, came the Special Tax District initiative, which is currently at the research stage.  A second meeting was held at City Hall on February 6th to discuss the issue further.  Alderman Butcher said she was happy to see this is a project that will be owned by the business leaders and property owners who would benefit most from this Special Tax District if it proceeds successfully.

 

Letters provided FYI

 

The mayor then referred the board to two letters provided – FYI – in their packets.  One is from Roger Hershey, Vice President and General Counsel for Park University, regarding the BNSF second track and train horns issue.  The other is from our City Attorney Jack Campbell regarding financing alternatives related to development.  A copy of each letter is attached to the minutes on file. 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

New City Hall Lease Financing

 

City Administrator Joe Turner explained the recommendation that Michael Short has proposed to combine 2004 certificates of participation payments with the financing of our new City Hall.  He noted that these measures have been reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee and by UMB Bank.  Mr. Short was available to answer any questions and to review the advantages of following this recommendation.  Mr. Short said this would save money over the course of the debt because it would allow the city to receive a better interest rate.  Mr. Short projects that this will provide close to $100,000 in additional funds for the new City Hall with no corresponding increase in net debt service payments.  The board expressed support for any way to save and simplify the financing procedure.  Mr. Short distributed the current financing schedule, a copy of which is attached to the minutes on file.

 

Platte County Roads Master Plan 3/8-cent Sales Tax

 

Mr. Turner reviewed correspondence the city has received regarding redistribution of the county’s 3/8-cent sales tax.  He explained that this reallocation means Parkville loses $10,000 in transportation sales tax.  Mayor Dusenbery said she is planning to discuss this with the leaders of Kansas City, Riverside and other cities affected by this Platte County Roads Master Plan change.  Alderman Rittman noted that this makes it difficult to trust again and will not bode well if Platte County proceeds with this accounting procedure change.  Alderman Friedman noted also that slashing the Platte County Visitor’s Bureau budget will negatively affect sales tax collected.  Mr. Turner said he plans to have a meeting with county officials regarding this issue and he will report back to the board following that meeting.  Mayor Dusenbery said she plans to meet with many representatives regarding this issue also.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

Lt. Moyer reported that Parkville police sergeant Jon Jordon and his son, Jeramy, were recently honored with a plaque presented by Representative Jason Brown in recognition of their assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims.  Lt. Moyer then referred the board to Chief Hudson’s report in their packets and asked if there were any questions.  Alderman Sportsman asked if they would be seeing an annual recap and summary of last year’s crime statistics with a comparison of the 2004 and 2005 stats.  Lt. Moyer said he knew Chief Hudson was working on that and expected it might be ready by the next board meeting.  Alderman Atkinson asked approximately how much it cost to put a recruit through the police academy training these days.  Lt. Moyer said that it costs $4,000, and recruits who leave in less than two years are required to repay the city.  Brief discussion followed regarding the advantages and disadvantages of putting new recruits through the academy.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Request for approval of revised preliminary development plan-Apex Plaza

 

City Administrator Joe Turner reviewed the staff report for this agenda item while Community Development Director Sean Ackerson showed the board the draft preliminary plan that APEX developers say was followed in error.  Mr. Ackerson reviewed the history of this development and items submitted in the packets.  Alderman Friedman noted that the lower left corner of the property looks extremely bare and he asked who is responsible for that. 

 

Mike Burke, attorney from King Hershey law firm representing the general contractor, explained that the grading mistake occurred when an earlier set of preliminary plans were followed in an honest unintended error.  He said that his client has already drafted a remedial tree-planting plan.  Keith Billick stepped to the podium to explain their proposed plan to re-establish native growth using eight two-feet caliper trees to offer immediate help.  He said they would also factor in a staggered growth period using trees and shrubs most appropriate for this area. 

 

Alderman Friedman asked if the yellow clay in this graded area will hold onto the new trees or if new topsoil will be needed.  Mr. Billick said the topsoil is not recommended because then the roots will not establish as deeply as they should.  Alderman Rittman said he’d like to see the trees maintained with some type of irrigation system.  Alderman Arnold asked the mayor what she wanted.  The mayor asked if there was any way we can allow them to keep working while we decide the tree remedy.  Alderman Sportsman said he would prefer to have a better understanding of the extent of damage and repair we’re looking at, perhaps through a third party who reviews and makes recommendations to the board.  Alderman Atkinson noted that if we move too fast, further error could result.  Mr. Burke said he was ready to meet with the city and move forward as soon as possible. 

 

Mayor Dusenbery asked if there were any volunteers from the board to serve on the committee to study and research this in detail and report back to the board with their collected recommendations.  Aldermen Friedman, Arnold and Ferguson volunteered to serve on the committee.  The mayor said she would leave it to these three aldermen and staff to create the committee.  Aldermen Arnold, Friedman, and Ferguson invited residents from the neighborhood or any interested parties to join in participating in the open committee meetings.  Alderman Arnold said she wanted to thank Harry Sievers for the good pictures he took to document the “before and after” views of the area in question.  Alderman Atkinson stressed that we need to have this back on the next agenda for the interest of both parties.

 

The mayor then asked anyone from the neighborhood who was there to speak to come forward.

 

Mr. Charles Moore, a resident of the neighborhood for 16 years, said when the grinder, which is placed near their home, comes on the dust covers all their vehicles and their home.  He said it even clogged the exit duct for their furnace causing the carbon dioxide alarm in their home to go off in the middle of the night.  He added that the water truck that is supposed to be used to reduce the dust problem is parked on the construction site but is not being used.  He said the demolition of the yellow house next door would create even more problems for them to deal with and the smell that results will be there for months.  Alderman Friedman asked Mr. Moore if he could come to the committee meeting because he understood exactly what Mr. Moore was describing, having worked in construction.

 

Mrs. Regina Moore reported that the developer started moving dirt prior to putting up the fence or planting any shrubs as they had said they would.  She said she has continued to have to call in complaints regarding this developer and that you can’t trust them to do what they say they will.

 

Mrs. Amy Lou Carlson reported that she and her family live in the neighborhood too and, as a stay-at-home mom, she enjoys walking her three children to and from school, but the noise, dust and mess from the construction is changing that.  She said she is ashamed of our city for how this has been handled and she feels like her feelings don’t matter.  Mrs. Carlson said she has talked to Jeff Rupp re the water truck and an earlier “porta-potty” problem.  She said her children have difficulty taking naps during the day now due to the noise, which affects their evening behavior, and she can’t let them play in their back yard on a windy day because of the mulch and dirt in the air. 

 

Alderman Friedman said that the stop work order has not been lifted, a committee is being formed to thoroughly address this and due diligence will be mandated.  He invited Mrs. Carlson to come to the committee meeting and said he would visit the site himself to make a list and see what they can mitigate as soon as possible.

 

Alderman Arnold asked if they could consider holding a committee meeting to review this in detail on Saturday, February 11th.  Alderman Rittman noted the erosion mechanisms were not in place either; there have been repeated missed opportunities for the developer to reestablish trust.  He said there needs to be a site construction person there at all times to take responsibility for how the work is done.  Mayor Dusenbery added that this is not a divided board on this issue.

 

Mr. Harry Sievers, President of the Homeowners Association for the neighborhood said he wanted to confirm that the sewer connection would not be connecting to the sewer line serving Melody Heights.  Mr. Ackerson said it would not.  Mr. Sievers expressed his desire to serve on the committee.

 

Mr. Don Jack referred to the situation as a disaster and said they have not done anything correct.  He also volunteered to serve on the committee.

 

Mayor Dusenbery said the city is doing everything in its power to address this issue completely and that is why this will not be voted on until the committee has had an opportunity to study the issue and report back to the board with recommendations.

 

Sign permit in B-4 District. The Greens at Crooked Road, 6440 NW Crooked Rd.   

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR SIGN APPROVAL FOR THE GREENS AT CROOKED ROAD SUBJECT TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Sign permit in B-4 District. Ray’s Inn, 6325 Lewis Street, Ste.119 Parkville Commons

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN McCOY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR SIGN APPROVAL FOR RAY’S INN SUBJECT TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Amendment to Chapter 500, Building Codes

 

Mr. Ackerson reviewed the policy report regarding this requested Amendment to Chapter 500 of the Parkville Building Codes.  Following brief discussion:

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN THAT BILL 2257, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 500: BUILDING CODE, TO ADD VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES SECTIONS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT BILL 2257 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2257 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE NO. 2237.  MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 8-0.

 

Bill 2257 was posted on 02/03/06.

 

Mr. Ackerson said he needed to request one other small amendment to the agenda to confirm the board’s wishes regarding the proposed Chamber of Commerce sign for their Train Depot office. 

Since this sign will be on city-owned property and since he had not heard back from all board members regarding his request for feedback, he said he just wanted to make sure the board was comfortable with staff making the final approval decision.  A copy of the proposed sign was distributed and is on file with the original minutes.  Mayor Dusenbery said she just wanted to request that the visibility is good.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER THAT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SIGN AT THE DEPOT; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Alderman Butcher had to leave the meeting with prior notice at approximately 8:50 p.m. due to family need.

PUBLIC WORKS

                        

C/A Ordinance with Damon Pursell Construction Co. for Land Use and Waste Disposal

           

Mr. Rupp distributed a site map to illustrate the location being proposed for the Spring citywide clean up scheduled for April 2006.  Mr. Rupp said he thought Alan Schank did a good job of locating a new site that would meet all of the requirements for size, location and safety.  He added that this site is larger and with staff manning the railroad track nearby to insure safety, it should be a safe location.  He said that the City of Riverside has indicated they may follow suit on use of this location if it works well for us.  Alderman Sportsman asked if a police officer should be there as well.  Mr. Rupp said the police are in the same crunch that Public Works is in with having to wear many hats at the same time so he hadn’t had an opportunity to ask Chief Hudson and he was reluctant to do so.  But yes, he said, it would be helpful at least for this first time anyway.  Lt. Moyer stepped to the podium to explain to the board that since this proposed site is in the city limits of Riverside, for our officers to have any authority there, it requires an express request from Riverside Police through the Mutual Aid Agreement.  Alderman Sportsman asked if we might discuss that with Riverside.  Lt. Moyer said they could ask Greg Mills and see what he has to say but it does require that the request come from them.  Alderman Atkinson asked if the Mutual Aid Agreement requires that it be an emergency situation.  Lt. Moyer said that it normally does.  Mr. Rupp said they might be able to work something out.  He added that Alan Schank brokered a good deal with Mr. Pursell for use of this land because instead of prices going up from last year, we will be paying $500 less for this location.

           

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT C/A BILL 166, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAMON PURSELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR LAND USE AND WASTE DISPOSAL, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 166 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT C/A BILL 166 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME C/A ORDINANCE NO.166.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

CA Bill 166 was posted on 02/03/06.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-783

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-783, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-783 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 A-783 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-783; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

 

Bill A-783 was posted on02/02/06.

 

Note:  Alderman Rittman said he chose to abstain from voting on this due to a line item related to Thoroughbred Ford, although he receives no personal gain whatsoever from the expenditure.                                                                                             

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad hoc Ambulance Committee  Mayor Dusenbery said this issue will be on the April 4th ballot. 

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Since Mrs. Butcher had to leave before this item, Mayor Dusenbery reported that the next business after hours will be held at Wexford Place

 

Channel 2 and Website – No report. 

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  -  Mrs. Arnold reported that the Jazzfest committee has started their meetings to begin planning for the big June event and CLARB has a meeting set for tomorrow evening.

 

Economic Development Committee – Mr. Sportsman asked the mayor to provide this update, as he was unable to make the last meeting due to his work travel schedule.  The mayor said that weekly open meetings are now being held on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the boardroom regarding the Parkville I-435 development.  Mr. Turner said he will soon be asking for a work session on this development.

 

Financial Report   No report.

  

Main Street Parkville   No further report.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that on January 21st, Jim Reed led a community hike on “Winter Woods”, and more volunteers have donated needed blue bird boxes.

 

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD - None

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 02/12/06