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
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
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
Tony
Hermelink, Art of Illumination
BOY
SCOUTS: Bennett
Potter, Mike Kegin, Bret Penny
MEDIA
PRESENT: Nancy Jack
for The
Kim
Bui for the
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.
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.
Best of
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.
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
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
Request for Liquor License from new restaurant FRANK’s
located at
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
MOTION PASSED 8-0.
Friends of
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.
No report.
Hiring Ordinance for Part-time Assistant
Municipal Court Clerk - Deborah Morten
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN
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
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
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.
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