These minutes should not be considered official until they have been approved in a subsequent meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
Administrative Conference Area & Board Room, City Hall
June 20, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn A, Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 6:07 in the Administrative Conference Area.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - ABSENT with prior notice - ill
Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher - present
Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - present
Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman - ARRIVED at 6:10 p.m.
Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present
Ward 3 Alderman Jeff Bay - present
Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - present
Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - present
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Joe Turner
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
Project Manager Dan Koch
Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite
City Clerk Barbara Lance
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND REAL ESTATE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF RSMo 610.012(1) AND (2); ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED, ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND GO INTO OPEN SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Open session began at 7:05 p.m. in the Board Room.
All listed above were present, except Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite. Also present were:
Police Chief Bill Hudson
Merchant Angelo Gangai for Main Street and Parkville Old Towne Marketplace
Attorney Charles Renner for the Parkville Old Towne Marketplace C.I.D.
Business owner Roger Walker
Merchant Jeff Anderson
Merchant Kristy McKibben
Ginny Curtin for Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Developer/Resident Tom Hutsler
Patty Gentrup for Olsson Associates.
Merchant John Kuhns
Publisher Mark Vasto and Mrs. Vasto
Developer Michael Gunn
Mayor Dusenbery asked a boy scout in attendance to come to the podium. He is Brandon Miller, with Troop #633, and he is working on his Citizenship in the Community badge.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED THAT THE MINUTES FOR THE WORK SESSION AND THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 6th BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery called the public hearing to order.
Mr. Gangai said he was on the steering committee for this group and invited questions on the proposed district.
Mr. McCoy asked about proposed use of funds. Mr. Gangai said the board of the district would hold a public meeting Tuesday, June 27th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Power Plant Restaurant and Brewpub, They would set short and long-term goals.
Mr. Bay asked for and received from Mr. Gangai assurance that the District is not going to impair or prevent businesses from expanding, and that the 1% sales tax would go back into the District. Mr. Gangai showed a map of the District.
Mayor Dusenbery commended Mr. Gangai for his swiftness in taking the plan to this point. She also announced that he would be honored as Civic Leader at a Missouri Municipal League dinner July 20th in Blue Springs. It is open to the public, and anyone wishing to go should see City Clerk Barbara Lance. Checks should be made out to the MML for $31.
Mr. Renner echoed the mayor's remarks about Mr. Gangai's efficiency getting the job done so rapidly. He also noted the helpful assistance of the city clerk. Mr. Gangai said he had a lot of help in getting this far so soon.
Mr. Renner stated that the District has the ability to tax and make expenditures in the public good. It doesn't have authority to restrict land use, etc. It does have the ability to have a board of directors, a revenue stream, and to have activities within the district that fit the vision. It is set up to run in perpetuity. Property owners can disband at any time. They want to see the sales tax imposed the first of next year.
Mayor Dusenbery asked if the power of the District's board could ever be used to assess a property tax. He said no, it's very clear in the petition that it isn't permitted.
Roger Walker, owner of Rampart Security, asked for a definition of "eligible" sales tax. Mr. Renner said that means anything one pays sales tax on normally except a car or an RV, etc. Those are exempted because the tax is not collected at the point of sale but at the site of the residence.
Mr. Sportsman asked if the 1% figure would apply over the life of the District. Mr. Renner said the statute allows them to go to 1% now. The petition would have to be amended to raise that figure.
Mayor Dusenbery asked for any more questions or comments from aldermen or the audience. There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2285, AUTHORIZING THE PARKVILLE OLD TOWNE MARKETPLACE DISTRICT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2285 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 2285 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2264, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2285 was posted June 16, 2006.
Patty Gentrup, appeared for this consulting firm and went over aspects of what they would offer the City in the contract under consideration. It had been distributed to the mayor and aldermen earlier. They would work in tandem with the lawyers with whom the City has contracted regarding the railroad's intention to put a double track through Parkville.
Mrs. Butcher asked how they could get community involvement. She particularly doesn't want this to end in a negative conclusion which would lead visitors into staying away after this is over as some did after the flood of 1993. Mrs. Gentrup said they would work to make sure there's no negative effect.
Mr. Atkinson reminded everyone that all of this - the legal and consulting bills - would be coming out of emergency funds. He wanted a ballpark figure for the legal bills. Mr. Rittman said that is a question better brought up in executive session. Mayor Dusenbery said Mr. Turner could work on that and get an answer.
Mr. Sportsman asked for a summary of what Olsson would do. Mrs. Gentrup said (1) analyze the effects of two tracks, (2) identify the priorities of the community, and (3) work with the railroad to mitigate any effects.
Mrs. Butcher said it comes down to making a choice to sacrifice now if we must vs. making a much bigger sacrifice later.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 175, CONTRACTING WITH OLSSON ASSOCIATES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 175 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 C/A 175 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 175, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED. ALDERMEN BAY, BUTCHER, FERGUSON, McCOY, RITTMAN, SPORTSMAN - AYE, ATKINSON - NO. MOTION CARRIED 6-1.
Bill C/A 175 was posted 6/16/06.
River Rock co-owner Jeff Anderson asked the Board of Aldermen to permit River Rock to serve outside on June 24th and July 4th. River Rock has a resort liquor license. He has already obtained written approval from Tom Hutsler for the area between River Rock and Yoshiko, (part of Mr. Hutsler's development and property) and from Jay Harms, who is owner of property adjacent to River Rock on the other side.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE OUTDOOR SERVICE THOSE NIGHTS AND TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY CATERER'S LIQUOR PERMIT FOR RIVER ROCK FOR JUNE 24TH AND JULY 4TH; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery presented Mr. Vasto with an award for chairing Christmas on the River 2005. Mr. Vasto thanked the mayor and board and paid credit to the supporters who helped in various ways and with events which helped fund Christmas on the River:
Salute to the Stars
Mayor's Christmas Party
Taste of Parkville
Piropos
Tom Hutsler for lighting and stage risers
Main Street Parkville Association
City of Parkville
Aldermen
Public Works Director
"Parkville's Finest," adding "public safety in this town is a source of pride for the city."
Mr. Vasto said he has signed on for another year, so will be chairing Christmas on the River 2006.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED THAT RESOLUTION 2006-06-01 BE READ AND ADOPTED FOR DELIVERY TO MoDOT. ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes, and the original will be delivered to MoDOT.
Mayor Dusenbery read a proclamation written by John Kuhns. It proclaims July 29th Rocket Science Day in Parkville. A copy is attached to these minutes.
FIRST THURSDAY
Mr. Gangai said a number of merchants have agreed to stay open on the evening of the first Thursday every month. They want to put up signs on or around their individual shops indicating they will be open. Mr. Ackerson suggested that the Board approve the event and allow him to approve the signs - they will all have to be coordinated. On that evening every month there will be music in Pocket Park, and Main Street has received the approval of CLARB to do that from 5:30 - 7:30 on that day of the month. Mr. Ackerson said he thought it would be easier for the business owners to just have to come to him for sign approval. Mayor Dusenbery commended him for making it easier for our merchants.
Mrs. Butcher asked if they would also put signs in the triangle in front of the bank so that people traveling east on River Park Drive into town will see it. Mr. Gangai said they would like to have some signage in the park as well.
Mr. Gangai said artist Cathy Kline has developed some interesting and different signs and it is possible they will become the model for the signs. Right now there are at least seven merchants who have agreed to stay open.
Mr. Sportsman said it makes sense to have signs at sidewalk level, but wants care to be taken not to crowd walkers off the sidewalks.
Mr. Ackerson said he will sit down and write up some guidelines for individual signs, and include guidelines for some in the triangle.
ALDERMAN BUTCHER MOVED THAT THE PARKVILLE OLD TOWNE MARKETPLACE DISTRICT BE APPROVED FOR SIGN PERMITS FOR INDIVIDUAL SIGNAGE WITH THE APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SEAN ACKERSON FOR THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, AND ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE TO GO UP TUESDAY AND COME DOWN THURSDAY IN THE TRIANGLE; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Gangai said the dates for this celebration are June 30th through July 4th. The parade theme will be Rockin' down Main. Applications for vendors and for the parade are available under Parkvillemo.net The parade at 10 a.m. starting from 63rd and going down Main Street to English Landing Park. Sky diving will start about 10:15, and again about 8 p.m. just before dusk. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 on Tuesday, July 4th. Kathy Dusenbery and her family have been invited to be grand marshals. She has not responded to the invitation as yet.
Mayor Dusenbery thanked the businesses which stayed open during Jazzfest. There was a tremendous amount of traffic those days. It was a wonderful event.
Mayor Dusenbery said the Awards Picnic was a success, and she complimented Marc and Marianne Sportsman, who spearheaded the event.
The mayor announced that Mr. Rupp is working on an ordinance for the City of Parkville, using a model from Sugar Creek. Mrs. Lance reported that the House is supposed to consider it when it reconvenes. The Senate has already passed it.
Mayor Dusenbery says the water appropriations bill has now passed in both the U.S. Senate and the House. This clears the way for the Rush Creek repairs to get under way. Mr. Rupp said he has been working on it since 2002. The Corps of Engineers came in on the discussion in 2004. We believe, he said, that by the 4th of July it will all be taken care of. Our best information is that the project can move forward on some level soon, and then we can send out requests for bid. Work would probably begin in late fall and into the winter because the water level will be lower then.
The erosion repair project is the reason some ball fields were not used this year, and won't be used again for the coming year. Preparations are being made. This will be heavy construction, and danger is always there. We'll do our best to be out of those areas as soon as possible, he said. This expenditure was to come out of the capital improvements fund. Mr. Atkinson asked if there had been an increase in cost, and Mr. Rupp said he hopes not, we're almost to a million dollars now. Mayor Dusenbery said instead of a selective bid process we'll go to an open one bid. Mr. Rupp said it was 65/35 but it has escalated. Cost now is $980,000. It started around $300,000 for our portion.
Mayor Dusenbery thanked everybody on the staff who worked hard to get this erosion repaired. She said Jeff and his wife came to the Farmers Market to help sell T-shirts and get petitions signed.
The new parks director and the parks crew are doing an excellent job, Mr. Rupp said.
The mayor reported an e-mail from Police Lt. John Moyer listed two NIMS classes for elected officials. NIMS is the designation for National Incident Management System. Mr. Moyer also sent a letter offering various options for elected officials so they can get the required training.
Mayor Dusenbery reported an excellent visit with Mrs. Moran, who came out for the Parkville Fine Arts & River Jam last weekend. She thanked the aldermen who attended the dinner for Mrs. Moran at Yoshiko. She said it was a pleasure to see Parkville from the perspective of a tourist as she took Mrs. Moran from place to place.
Mr. Turner reported on the need for a change order to the City Hall project.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
(Note: All change orders will be filed with the original ordinance.)
Mr. Turner reported on the need to appoint a new emergency preparedness manager. Chief Hudson recommended that Police Lt. John Moyer assume this position, and that change would require the hiring of an additional police officer.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2286, AMENDING THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ORDINANCE (ORIGINALLY PASSED IN 2005 AS ORDINANCE 2176) NAMING POLICE LT. JOHN MOYER TO THE POSITION OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2286 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 2286 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2265; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2286 was posted 6/16/06.
Mr. Turner said July 12th was the date most aldermen could make for the meeting to be substituted for the one scheduled for July 4th. It was agreed that it would be a good idea to set a specific rule for when postponed meetings would be held.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2287, NAMING JULY 12th, AS THE DATE ON WHICH THE FIRST MEETING IN JULY WOULD BE HELD; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2287 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 2287 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2266, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2287 was posted 6/16/06.
Mr. Turner presented the rates for renewal of employees' health insurance and listed alternate plans which would mitigate the increased costs. The one he recommended establishes a deductible amount. His report is attached to these minutes.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF MR. TURNER AND APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE WITH UNITED HEALTH-CARE AND DELTA DENTAL; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Discussion ensued and it was decided to try to get future insurance renewals taken care of earlier in the year so they could be reflected correctly in the budget for the next year. Mr. McCoy said we should set a goal of getting the budget done in October or November.
Mrs. Butcher asked if the report from Mr. Turner on the new City Hall means we will do without a backup generator at the new City Hall. Mr. Turner said we'll have a generator.
There will be a work session on the Master Plan next Tuesday night, at 6:30 p.m. June 27th at the Train Depot. Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen members are asked to attend.
Aldermen received a three-year calendar (2006, 2007, 2008) showing holidays and graduation dates in their packets. Mrs. Lance thanked the mayor for bringing in intern Shawn Burns this summer, and said he put the calendar together. Mr. Burns is studying public administration at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.
Chief Hudson said the results of an investigation into a reported assault at the Community Center have been forwarded to the Platte County prosecutor. Nobody was critically injured. He sent an e-mail to all aldermen, but got Alderman Bay's back.
Burglars took advantage of two open garage doors in Riss Lake; a suspect has been arrested and charged. He was a Kansas City Star newspaper carrier at the time. They found another open garage door this week at The National, but they were able to rouse the owner to close it. There was a destruction of property at one of the houses on Julian Drive. After some really excellent police work on the part of Sgt. Kevin Davis and his troops, the suspect was identified and arrested in less than 24 hours.
Officers issued 44 summons during the "Click it or Ticket" campaign, including 17 for seat belt violations, and 41 warnings.
The chief introduced police officer candidate Nina Brown. He said she was displaced from the Gulf region by Hurricane Katrina.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2288, HIRING NINA BROWN AS A PARKVILLE POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2288 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 2288 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2267, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2288 was posted 6/16/06.
The chief thanked Mayor Dusenbery and Alderman McCoy for attending the first Police Awards Meeting. The mayor said she would like to include this event annually at a Board of Aldermen meeting. It was a nice ceremony, she said, and well attended.
Mrs. Butcher said she appreciated the notification aldermen have been receiving on criminal activities. She noted particularly that they had received early notice from Lt. John Moyer on the plane crash west of the city. Everyone agreed it was good to have these updates.
Final Plat of Block 31. Mr. Ackerson said this had been before the Planning Commission, and the commissioners recommended approval.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2289, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BLOCK 31, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2289 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 2289 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2268, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED. ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2289 was posted 6/16/06.
Barkville Signage on Existing Awnings. Mr. Ackerson said these awnings are on the north facade of the building, which is used by Nick & Jake's as well as Barkville. The addition to the awnings is the application of four pawprints. Nick & Jake's has okayed this addition to the existing awnings.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE PAWPRINTS TO THE AWNINGS; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Additional Signage on Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Building at The Greens on Crooked Road. Ms. Curtin spoke for Sports Rehab. Mr. Sportsman asked her if they would be taking down the existing sign, and Ms. Curtin said no. The signs on the south side, she said, are larger than the signs now being requested. She noted they would have their one-year anniversary within the next couple of weeks. Mr. Sportsman said he had a little problem with turning the building into a billboard.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Ordinance to Approve Utility Easement in The National 3rd Plat. Mr. Ackerson said the storm sewer line was built with no easement. The Board has since approved a relocation of that line, and the Public Works Department has approved the engineering plans.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2290 APPROVING AN EASEMENT FOR A STORM SEWER LINE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2290 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 2290 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2269, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2290 was posted 6/19/06.
Mr. Rupp said in March, 2006, city staff and citizens made complaints about blasting. Mr. Koch distributed copies of a report done by an independent auditor. It showed no significant difference between Hunt Materials' (formerly Martin Marietta) seismographic results and those of this auditor. This was a one-month report, and the cost was $500. Copies of this report are on file in the office of Public Works Director Jeff Rupp.
Mayor Dusenbery asked that John Moyer put these results on the website, www.parkvillemo.com. She also asked staff to come up with a date when residents can tour the mine.
Mr. Rupp said he would be bringing a blasting ordinance to the Board. Mr. Koch will be meeting with the mayor of Sugar Creek.
Mr. Sportsman said we have to have a budget for independent seismograph reports. Mr. Rupp said he will take care of that.
The city clerk was asked to make copies of the bill on blasting that has passed in the Missouri Senate. She will also make copies of the Municipal Code section(s) pertaining to blasting. Mr. Atkinson said he would make sure that Riss Lake residents are aware of the report.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-792, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-792 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 A-792 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-792; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED. ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill A-792 was posted 6/16/06.
Animal Shelter. Mayor Dusenbery said she was not able to meet with this group this week. That is a work in progress. She talked to the city administrator of Riverside about a partnership for this effort. There is interest in doing that.
Channel 2/Tourism. Mrs. Butcher urged everyone to check the Parkville Chamber of Commerce site - it lists all activities. She has met with Park representatives about partnering between the university and our downtown. Park is bringing in different groups for seminars all summer long. Work is being done at the county level on a seven-page website - no report is available yet. Members of the Channel2/Website Committee are researching various sites to see what we should have.
CLARB. Mr. Rupp said Mr. Atkinson couldn't be at this meeting. The following items were discussed:
Mrs. Butcher asked if they could get minutes of CLARB meetings. Mr. Rupp said they are distributing them.
Economic Development. Mr. Sportsman said there were meetings the day before and the day of the current Board of Aldermen meeting. Soon he will have much more concrete information. The Board meeting of July 12th should be a very interesting one regarding development. He congratulated staff on getting us to where we are today.
Farmers Market. Mayor Dusenbery said it was wonderful this weekend.
Finance. Mr. Ferguson referred to the report, which was attached to the bill-paying ordinance. He said the figures which come up using the accrual accounting system give us a false picture of where we are. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Dusenbery said Mr. Ferguson and Mr. McCoy put in a lot of extra time attending these finance meetings.
Main Street. Already covered.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Railroad Museum. Mr. Ferguson said Jeff Anderson, the Chamber Board member appointed to be the head of the Chamber's museum efforts, will contact him with information as it comes up.
Mayor Dusenbery said the governor spoke of the Dream Initiative. It allows small communities like ours to put economic packets together. She has application forms and application guides, and she asked aldermen to take them, look at the guidelines and talk to staff. The deadline for applications is August 1, and she would like to get our application in.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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Submitted by City Clerk Barbara J. Lance 6/26/06.