Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the March 6, 2007 meeting.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 20, 2007   

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jim Brooks                        -    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 Jeffrey Bay                       -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman                -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson                  -    Present

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 City Administrator Joe Turner

                                             City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                             Lt. John Moyer

                                             Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                             Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                             City Engineer Jay Norco

                                             Project Manager Dan Koch

                                             City Collector Loretta Stevens

                                             City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                             Janet Garms, Kutak Rock

                                             Michael Gunn, Attorney for Clarence Housh & Jean Bradshaw

                                             Clarence Housh

                                             Chase Simmons Attorney for 45 Park Place, LLC

                                             Developer Joel Riggs

                                             Angelo Gangai, Tom Hutsler, Gerry Richardson

                                             Resident Harry Sievers

                                            

MEDIA PRESENT:               Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                             Stacy Wiedmeier for The Landmark

                                             Jared Hoffman for Sun Publications

                                       Katey McGuckin Woolam for Channel 2

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the boardroom. 

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes of February 6th Regular Board Meeting

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16TH WORK SESSION AND THE FEBRUARY 6TH REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN BROOKS SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Note:  The correction to the Work Session minutes was regarding the attendance record to show Alderman Dave McCoy was present at the Work Session arriving approximately 6:05 p.m.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Mayor Dusenbery opened the Public Hearing to hear comments on the Brink Meyer Road Neighborhood Improvement District at approximately 7:10 p.m.  City Administrator Joe Turner requested an amendment to the agenda to move two ordinances regarding the Brink Meyer Road NID from his section to consideration by the board immediately following the Public Hearing. 

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA REQUEST BY JOE TURNER; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Turner then asked representatives from Peridian Development Company to present their description of the proposed Brink Meyer Road improvements; to be followed by any and all public comments.

 

Chase Simmons, attorney from Polsinelli law firm representing 45 Park Place LLC, the petitioner for this Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) and owner of 97% of the land to be assessed, said this NID is well-above statutory requirements.  Mr. Clarence Housh and Jean Bradshaw own 1.32 acres of this proposed NID area and would be charged 2.7% total of overall assessments, he said.  Mr. Simmons said they hoped the board would consider moving forward over the objections from Mr. Housh and Ms. Bradshaw, as they will benefit from this NID and the alternative is to leave the first section unimproved.  Mr. Simmons said both the County and City staff believe that the roads and community will be safer if this NID goes through, especially since MoDOT hopes to see this improvement completed and the road operational by August of this year to serve as a detour for 8-12 months, depending on their construction schedule for the K Highway and Union Chapel improvements at Brink Meyer Road.

 

Michael Gunn, attorney representing Clarence Housh and Jean Bradshaw, challenged that the proposed improvements warrant assessing Mr. Housh and Ms. Bradshaw what would amount to an $89,000 assessment at minimum.  He distributed a document from Weisenborn Appraisals which stated among other things that “when it comes to rural and semi-rural residential tracts, the market does not demand nor put a great deal of value in concrete curbs, gutter and sidewalks.”  Note:  A copy of this communication from Weisenborn Appraisals regarding the Housh/ Bradshaw property is attached to these official minutes.  Mr. Gunn said his client requests the city let them opt out of the NID.  Alderman Rittman said he has concerns about forcing a homeowner to pay for amenities he already has and improvements he doesn’t need.

 

Discussion followed regarding various scenarios and negotiation attempts from either side, as well as how other cities would pay for this and the question of who owns the road.

 

Mayor Dusenbery requested a ten-minute break at approximately 7:20 p.m.

 

            ALDERMAN BROOKS MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A TEN-MINUTE RECESS; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

            ALDERMAN BROOKS MOVED TO RESUME THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30 P.M.; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Housh noted that it is on a tape at the former Planning and Zoning meeting where this project was discussed that it is not going to cost him (Mr. Housh) a dime.

 

Mr. Riggs outlined reasons the homeowner values from this NID.

 

City Engineer Jay Norco said that the intersection of Highways K and 45 is one of the most dangerous intersections in the area.

 

Further discussion followed regarding all considerations connected to this proposed NID.

 

The public hearing closed at approximately 8:05 p.m.

 

As previously requested by Mr. Turner, the following ordinances were moved up on the agenda to be considered immediately following close of the public hearing.

 

Ordinance Ordering Brink Meyer Road NID Improvements to be made 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN

BAY THAT BILL 2342, AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE BRINK MEYER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS TO OBTAIN FINANCING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN ATKINSON, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN.  MAYOR DUSENBERY BROKE THE TIE WITH AN AYE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2342 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN ATKINSON, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN.  MAYOR DUSENBERY BROKE THE TIE WITH AN AYE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2342 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2320.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN ATKINSON, McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN.  MAYOR DUSENBERY BROKE THE TIE WITH AN AYE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5-4.  

 

Bill 2342 was posted on 02/16/07.

 

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Brink Meyer Road NID Temporary Notes                                     

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2343, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY NOTES, SERIES 2007 (BRINK MEYER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT), OF THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING BRINK MEYER ROAD, BRUSH CREEK PARKWAY, AND THE EXTENSION OF ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITIES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, SPORTSMAN AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN McCOY, ATKINSON AND RITTMAN. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 5-3.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2343 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, SPORTSMAN AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN ATKINSON, McCOY, AND RITTMAN. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 5-3.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2343 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2321.  AYES:  ALDERMEN BAY, BROOKS, BUTCHER, SPORTSMAN AND FERGUSON.  NAYS:  ALDERMEN ATKINSON, McCOY, AND RITTMAN. MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 5-3.   

 

Bill 2343 was posted on 02/16/07.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

                                                

Platte County Economic Development Council re county-side study performed by Buxton

 

Following detailed review of this proposed study, references researched, and commitment by Mayor Dusenbery to recruit developer contributions to financially support the expense of this study:

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN TO APPROVE FOR THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (EDC) FOR PARKVILLE’S PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTY-WIDE EDC STUDY TO BE PERFOMED BY BUXTON RETAIL MARKETING FIRM PROVIDED THAT DATA COLLECTED ON PARKVILLE WILL BELONG TO PARKVILLE AND PARKVILLE WILL HAVE APPROVAL ON WHO IS GRANTED ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION THAT IS COLLECTED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Angelo Gangai for Update Report on the CID

 

Mr. Angelo Gangai, President of the Parkville Old Towne Market Community Improvement District (CID), presented a detailed update to the board on all highlights, activities and actions of this CID for 2006.  A copy of Mr. Gangai’s report is available in the city clerk’s office.

 

Mr. Gangai requested added time to introduce Ms. Kathy Ludwig, from the Kansas City Star, and allow her time to explain marketing opportunities available in a publication called “Crossing Bridges to the Northland”. 

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Ms. Ludwig distributed samples and answered questions regarding this marketing opportunity. 

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $775 FOR THE CITY TO SHARE COST WITH THE PARKVILLE OLD TOWNE MARKET CID FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE “CROSSING BRIDGES TO THE NORTHLAND” PUBLICATION; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Liquor License Request for Micro Fest April 28th, 2007

 

      IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PICNIC LICENSE FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL PARKVILLE MICRO FEST; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Liquor License Request for Parkville Days August 24th – 26th, 2007  

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PICNIC LICENSE FOR THE 2007 PARKVILLE DAYS EVENT; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

     

MAYOR

 

Proclamation for 50th Anniversary of the White Alloe Daughters of American Revolution

 

A proclamation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the White Alloe Daughters of the American Revolution was read by the Mayor.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

City Administrator Joe Turner and Public Work Director Jeff Rupp updated the board on Rush Creek project activity.  Mr. Turner noted that board members may have noticed there has been substantial tree and dirt movement in the Rush Creek project area.  Mr. Turner commended Jeff Rupp for proactively negotiating with the Corps of Engineers to have dirt they were excavating moved to the soccer field area for future development needs.  Mr. Turner said this action saved the city somewhere in the six figure range. 

 

Mr. Rupp noted this soccer field improvement goal was previously approved in 2004 as part of the future land use plan, which became a part of the CIP.  Mr. Rupp explained that the city has received unofficial notice that we are approved for one-half of the amount we requested to move forward on the preliminary plan development which includes Department of Conservation support for a future boat ramp.  The projected expense for this project will be $40,000 with approximately $22,800 being Parkville’s portion. 

 

Mr. Turner stated that he just wanted the board to be aware that barring any instruction otherwise from them, he intends to move forward on taking necessary actions to proceed so that potential funding support is not lost.  Mr. Rupp noted that boundaries were not final when the original projected configurations for the soccer field improvements were made and therefore some necessary changes have resulted.  Discussion followed regarding the size, number and type of proposed soccer fields the city can expect.  The board had no further comments or questions except that both Aldermen Sportsman and Rittman said they would like to revisit discussion of the soccer field configurations at some future time. 

 

POLICE

 

Lt. John Moyer provided update on recent activities and requested approval to proceed with ordering two evidence lockers.                         

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON TO APPROVE LT. MOYER’S REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO EVIDENCE LOCKERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

                 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Resolution of Support for Metro Green/Land Conservation Initiative

                           

Following Community Director Sean Ackerson’s review of the requested Resolution of Support for the “MetroGreen” Land Conservation Initiative,

 

      IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BROOKS TO APPROVE FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02-01 IN SUPPORT OF THE “METROGREEN” LAND CONSERVATION INITIATIVE; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Note:  A copy this formal Resolution No. 2007-02-01 is attached these official minutes.

 

Ordinance re Amendment to Riss Lake CUP

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2344, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES 989 AND 1742, AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN (CUP) OF THE RISS LAKE SUBDIVISION AND THE RISS LAKE 10TH PLAT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2344 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 2344 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2322.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2344 was posted on 0202/07.

 

Ordinance re Revisions to 12th Plat of Thousand Oaks 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2345, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 1250, AND APPROVING A REVISED FINAL PLAT OF THOUSAND OAKS 12TH PLAT, INCLUDING ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY DEDICATION, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2345 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 2345 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2323.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2345 was posted on 02/16/07.

                               

PUBLIC WORKS

 

No further report.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-808

           

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-808, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-808 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-808 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-808; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill A-808 was posted on 02/16/07.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  – No report.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – No report.

 

Channel 2 and Website – John Moyer provided update on the city website design.                                  

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – No report.

 

Economic Development Committee –  No report.

 

Farmers Market – No report.

 

Financial Report – No report.

 

Main Street Parkville – Already covered.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that Nature Sanctuary Director Jim Reed held a community hike last weekend and plans are underway for an Eagle Scout project to help replace some bridging in the Nature Sanctuary that leads up to the boardwalk.

 

Railroad Museum – No report.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

None at this time.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: ________________________________

                      City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 02/2707