Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of April 4, 2006.

Regular Meeting and Work Session

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

March 21, 2006

 

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced that at 6:00 p.m. an Executive Session was held in the administrative area to discuss real estate under authority of RSMo 610.021(2) and there were no announcements from that session.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

Mayor Dusenbery opened the regular meeting at 7:02 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

                                                            Police Chief Bill Hudson

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                                            Dan Koch, Project Manager

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            Jay Norco, North Hills Engineering

Angelo Gangai, Siobhann Williams for Old Towne Market CID

Charles Renner, Attorney from Husch & Eppenberger 

                                                            John Miller, Harry Sievers, Tom Hutsler

                                                            Sandy Knoernschild for Parkville Self-Storage

                                                            Tony Hermelink, Art of Illumination

                                                             

BOY SCOUTS:                                Bennett Potter, Mike Kegin, Bret Penny

                                                           

MEDIA PRESENT:                        Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                                            Kim Bui for the Kansas City Star

                                                            Kelly Weiss for the Dispatch

                                                            Nick Dupont for The Landmark

                                       Joe Gleason for Channel 2

 

BOY SCOUTS

 

The mayor invited any visiting boy scouts to come to the podium to introduce themselves.  Michael Keegan and Bennett Potter said they were from Troop 314 and working on their citizenship in the community badges.  Bret Penny said he was from Troop 261 and he was attending for his communications merit badge. 

     

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 7, 2006 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Best of Midwest Brewers Festival - Retail Liquor by the Drink Picnic License request  

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PICNIC LICENSE FOR THE BEST OF THE MIDWEST BREWERS FESTIVAL; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Parkville Days River Festival  - Retail Liquor by the Drink Picnic License request        

                                    

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PICNIC LICENSE FOR THE PARKVILLE DAYS RIVER FESTIVAL; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Gangai said he also wanted to inform the board that the Parkville Fourth of July festivities have been approved by the CLARB for the dates of June 30 through July 4th and the parade will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4th.  Mayor Dusenbery asked the City Administrator to make plans to change the regular board meeting in July since the first meeting in the month of July will fall on the holiday this year.

 

Presentation re Parkville Old Towne Market Community Improvement District

 

Angelo Gangai addressed the board with a presentation regarding the Parkville Old Towne Market Community Improvement District Proposal.  A copy of that PowerPoint presentation is attached to the official record of these minutes.  Mr. Gangai explained that the district would seek to impose a one percent sales tax on all eligible taxable sales within its boundaries.  He also reviewed what is necessary to form the district and the timeline goals for accomplishing the process; the goal for the sales tax to become effective, he said, is January 1, 2007.  Joining Mr. Gangai in the presentation were Siobhann Williams and Attorney Charles Renner from Husch & Eppenberger.   Alderman Butcher commended them on the work they are doing to make this happen because it will truly help Parkville to better compete in a market that is becoming increasingly tough.  Alderman Atkinson also commended the group and their presentation.  He said he was initially doubtful of the proposal but now understands the value this could achieve and he hopes it comes to pass.

 

Request for Liquor License from new restaurant FRANK’s located at 100 Main St.        

                                    

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY 3-MONTH RESORT LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY SALES FOR THE NEW RESTAURANT “FRANK’S” CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND SUBSEQUENT OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE WITH THE CITY OF PARKVILLE; ALL AYE,

MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

 

 

Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter request to sell raffle tickets at Pocket Park

 

Mr. John Miller presented the request to the board regarding permission to sell raffle tickets for the May 7th Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter fundraiser event.  He said the tickets will be 2 for $5 or $3 each.

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR THE FRIENDS OF PARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER TO SELL FUNDRAISER RAFFLE TICKETS AT POCKET PARK ON WEEKENDS IN APRIL AND EARLY MAY; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mr. Miller said he hoped the board might consider in the future letting FOPAS use the park donated by Kenny Havilow on the east side of Bell Road for the site of the future Parkville Animal Shelter.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

No report.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Hiring Ordinance for Part-time Assistant Municipal Court Clerk - Deborah Morten

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD THAT BILL 2264, TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT OF DEBORAH MORTEN AS PART-TIME ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2264 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 ARNOLD THAT BILL 2264 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2244.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2264 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

Nature Sanctuary Request

 

Mr. Turner said he included a memo in their packets to make them aware that Nature Sanctuary Director Jim Reed had requested approval to erect a replacement Martin birdhouse in a location different from before, so the droppings won’t hit parked cars.  He said if there were no objections from the board, he’ll be granting Mr. Reed’s request.

 

Memo re Meeting Time Change on April 4th

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE A ONE TIME CHANGE IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING START TIME FROM 7 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY, APRIL 4TH, 2006; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

 

C/A Ordinance for two law firms to represent the City in Negotiations

 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 169, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH LAW FIRMS:  SHUGHART THOMSON & KILROY AND BLACKWELL SANDERS PEPER MARTIN LLP, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 169 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 169 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 169; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

C/A Bill 169 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

 

Ordinance approving Mayor to sign waiver of right of first refusal for city hall  

 

Following brief discussion on whether this item should be passed as a contract ordinance or a regular ordinance, it was agreed it should be a regular bill/ordinance.  Mr. Turner explained to the board that this action item is necessary to release the existing covenant on city hall that restricts its use to city government purposes only.  Mr. Turner said that Donald Julian has agreed to release this covenant with certain restrictions that are outlined in the policy report attached to this ordinance.  Mr. Turner said that staff recommends approval of this ordinance to facilitate the sale of the building.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2265, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A WAIVER OF RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AND TERMINATION OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AGREEMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2265 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2265 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2245; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2265 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

Update on recent activities 

 

Chief Hudson reviewed his report to the board and also explained certain speed limit changes on a portion of Jones Meyer Road that he will be requesting at a future meeting.  He said he also will be asking for a change in the speed limit posted approximately 950 feet west of the intersection on N Highway; a diagram was provided to illustrate.

The Ordinance to Restrict Operation of Designated Small Vehicles will be considered at the next board meeting.  Tonight, he said, we are proceeding with recommendation of the ordinance regarding activities of tow trucks.  Chief Hudson said he wanted to point out that most cars that are towed in Parkville are actually abandoned.  In order to address the issue fully, he explained that a separate card listing helpful recommendations to drivers that are in accidents is being drafted as well as in-house rules for tow truck companies in Parkville.  When these are completed a copy will be distributed to the board.

 

Ordinance to Establish Regulations re Activities of Tow Trucks

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT BILL 2267, AMENDING TITLE III OF THE PARKVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 305 TO THE TRAFFIC CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF TOW TRUCKS BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE, OPPOSED NO (PAUSE), MOTION CARRIES.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2267 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2267 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2247; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2267 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

Hiring Ordinance for new police officer - Caleb Jeffries   

 

Chief Hudson said that they are pleased to recommend the hiring of Caleb Jeffries as police officer.  Mr. Jeffries, he said, graduated 2nd in his class at the academy.

              

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD THAT BILL 2266, TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT OF CALEB JEFFRIES AS POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2266 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 ARNOLD THAT BILL 2266 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2246.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2266 was posted on 03/17/06.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Ordinance to Amend Conditional Use Permit for Self-storage Units at 10875 NW 45 Hwy

 

Mr. Ackerson reviewed the policy report regarding this requested Ordinance, which would allow outdoor storage of vehicles, boats, RV’s campers and related equipment.  He explained that the parking lot that will be used for this is screened by vegetation and even when the trees are without leaves, only a small amount would be visible.  Discussion followed regarding the surface that will be used and the visibility issue.  Applicant Sandy Knoernschild was available to answer any questions.  Following brief discussion and satisfaction of the board:

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2269, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-STORAGE UNITS AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT 10875 N.W. HIGHWAY 45 BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2269 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2269 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2249; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2269 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

Ordinance to Rezone Lot 3 of Final Plat of Lake Pointe Professional Centre to PLCD

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT BILL 2268, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 405 OF THE PARKVILLE ZONING CODE TO REZONE LOT 3 OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LAKE POINTE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE FROM “B-4” PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “PLCD” PARKLAND AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2268 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 2268 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE NO. 2248.  MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 8-0.

 

Bill 2268 was posted on 03/17/06.

 

Request for approval of a Planned District Development permit for Simply Desserts      

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A PLANNED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR SIMPLY DESSERTS, A BAKERY LOCATED IN THE OLD TOWN DISTRICT (THE SKILLET RESTAURANT) AT 2 EAST 2ND STREET, 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 ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A WALL SIGN PERMIT FOR RAY’S INN SUBJECT TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS

 

Request to use budgeted funds for Labor Ready to help with Spring Clean-Up

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO USE SPRING CLEAN-UP BUDGETED FUNDS TO PAY FOR LABOR READY STAFF TO HELP WITH SPRING CLEAN-UP EVENTS; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Note to the file:  It was later noted by Streets Superintendent Alan Schank that the policy report referenced the wrong budget line item and he said the correct budget line to use will be 10-520-07-43-00.  Public Works Director Jeff Rupp concurred.

                        

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

           

Project Manager Dan Koch and Engineer Jay Norco were available to address this agenda item.  Mr. Norco reviewed the work plan provided to the board in their packets.  It was noted that new impact fees will help address future emergency repair funds such as this.

           

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN THAT C/A BILL 170, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH McGARRAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 170 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 170 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME C/A ORDINANCE NO.166.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

CA Bill 170 was posted on 03/17/06.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-786

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-786, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-786 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-786 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-786; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill A-786 was posted on03/17/06.

                                                               

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad hoc Ambulance Committee  Mayor Dusenbery reported that Sheriff Anderson has come out with his endorsement for this initiative and a mailing will be sent out in the next two weeks. 

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – No report.

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson reported that there have been some inconsistent complaints regarding audio problems for Channel 2.  He said it would be very helpful if anyone with any trouble receiving their Channel 2 programs will let him know. 

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  -  Mrs. Arnold reported that the Plant for Hopes for Heart event was approved at the last CLARB meeting.  She thanked Dan Koch for stepping in, as he has to facilitate the CLARB meetings.  She said the next events subcommittee meeting is March 27th and the next CLARB meeting is April 12th at 7 p.m.

 

Economic Development Committee – No report.

 

Financial Report   No report.

  

Main Street Parkville   No further report.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that since the last board meeting a workday for the Nature Sanctuary was held.  He also said the quality stream testing taken last Saturday again looks very good.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

None.

ADJOURNMENT

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 03/29/06