MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2000

 

Mayor Dan Bishop called the Regular May 8, 2000 City Council Meeting to order in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m.

PRESENT:
Mayor Dan Bishop
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross
Councilman Anita Newsom
Councilman George Nodler
Councilman Shirley Smith

City Manager Kirk Davis
Assistant City Manager Laura Gay
City Counselor Nancy Thompson
City Clerk Marilyn Ahnefeld

Item 3. on the Agenda. Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Dan Bishop led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in which all joined.

Item 4. on the Agenda. Approval of Minutes.

Councilman Smith moved to approve the Regular Monday, April 24, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Councilman Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 4a. on the Agenda. Mayor Dan Bishop read a PROCLAMATION designating May 14-20, 2000 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Gladstone, Missouri to promote awareness of the vital public service all members of emergency medical services teams provide and to encourage community observance with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Gladstone Public Safety Captain Doug Scheffner accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department from Mayor Bishop.

Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA.

Following the Clerk's reading, Councilman Shirley Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as listed. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL:

Councilman Shirley Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-00-36, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Incode for the purchase and installation of licensed software program(s) and related support services for the Court Division. Contract not to exceed $35,648 from the General Fund. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Councilman Shirley Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-00-37, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with R.K. Breit Construction, LLC for the 61st and Olive Storm Drainage Improvements, and authorizing final payment in the amount of $6,772.08 from the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund (Project 9416). Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Councilman Shirley Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-00-38, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising, Phase 1, and authorizing final payment in the amount of $8,886.77 from the Combined Water and Sanitary Sewer Fund. (Project 9905). Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Councilman Shirley Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-00-39, accepting an ingress/egress easement from Talon Development, Inc. in conjunction with the development of Gladstone Commons Subdivision located at 64th and N. Indiana. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Councilman Shirley Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-00-40, authorizing the execution of a contract with Metro Asphalt, Inc. for the 2000 Full Depth Street Reconstruction Program for a total amount not to exceed $553,075.60 from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund. (Project 0002). Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 6. on the Agenda. Communications from the Audience.

Paula Coleman, 11 NW 61st Terrace, Gladstone, Missouri, expressed concern for the rezoning of the Scharhag property west of Main, north of Englewood, and east of Broadway because she is a frequent pedestrian in that area and has concern for increased traffic. She does not reside close enough to be affected, but she believes there needs to be a review of water drainage should the development take place.

Mayor Bishop thanked Ms. Coleman and advised that a meeting has been set between concerned residents and the developers to give residents an opportunity to voice concerns. The meeting will be held on May 16, 2000 at Fairview Christian Church at 7:00 pm.

Art Pfaff, 205 NW 59th Street, said he lives north of the proposed Scharhag project. In November, the AHM Development Company invited the citizens who were connected to the property and Mr. Scharhag to a meeting. They came to the meeting and were presented with a proposal which they thought was very reasonable. It ended about half-way through the development, and it was said there would be nothing planned along Broadway or to the west part of the development and they all thought it was a great idea. He now sees a third revision which includes assisted living homes, retail shops in the middle and strip shops along N. Broadway with two exits off of the development into Broadway. He really thinks it is a critical safety problem and he feels for the people at the bottom there because heavy rains always cause a problem at the bottom of the hill. They appreciate the opportunity to talk to the developer next Tuesday.

Kenneth Bell, 5801 N Broadway, said he is next to the Scharhag proposal and explained that the curb goes down N Broadway and ends at his lot. The ditch was filled in and carried a lot of water and now he has water over and under his drive because the curb did not continue. He has not been successful in getting estimates to have the black top end of the driveway done. No one is interested in doing that work because it is not going to hold. He said he has asked the street department to look at it and was told they would do a work order, but he has not seen anyone or heard from us.

Mayor Bishop assured Mr. Bell he will follow-up on the issues raised this evening.

Mary Abbott, 5905 N. Broadway, distributed to the City Council a copy of a traffic count for 58th & N. Broadway conducted by area residents for a 12 hour period on Tuesday, May 2, 2000. The report indicates that a total of 7,513 were counted during this period. Ms. Abbott said that is a lot of cars for a little two-way street with ditches on one side.

Mayor Bishop thanked Mrs. Abbott for her report.

Jeff Williams, 304 NW 60th Terrace, said he would echo the comments of others concerning the proposed development and voice his own concerns. He has two small children that he is very concerned about because of the amount of traffic already on N. Broadway. He is specifically concerned about the high density housing going north on Broadway beyond Englewood. He understands that property is presently zoned for single family housing and he thinks the continuation of single family housing will help the neighborhood, and help keep in tact what we have today.

Mr. Willliams said changing that zoning to retail and increasing the traffic counts on Broadway is detrimental to trying to raise a family safely on the Broadway corridor.

Kristi Shea, 5805 N Broadway, said she concurs with the comments of others. She would also add that there are several families in this area and they do not let their kids play on or near the street. If you increase traffic that will just make it that much worse not only for accidents but the number of people. She also points out that there is a drainage problem now with the rain coming down the hill. The proposed project is not a good idea.

Mayor Bishop again reminded that a meeting has been arranged with the developer and invites all interested residents to attend.

Item 7. on the Agenda. Communications from the City Council.

Councilman Shirley Smith referred to an annual report from the Gladstone Senior Advisory Committee addressed to the City Council and distributed in April. The report complimented the Hamilton Heights Park project and as a daily user she would certainly add her thanks for this park. The street programs were complimented as well as the senior programs through our Parks and Recreation Department, and it was noted that Seniors Coordinator Paige Robbins has added more senior opportunities than ever before. The report requests new chairs for the Community Center and concern was expressed for the weight of 18 wheeler trucks parking on residential streets.

Ms. Smith said this senior organization is really devoted to our City and she appreciated receiving their report and hopes it was acknowledged.

Councilman George Nodler had no communications at this time.

Councilman Anita Newsom said she assumes the Spring Brush Disposal this past weekend was well received but as a downside to that, M-1 became very littered over the weekend from brush spilled en-route to the Public Works facility. Several large diameter sticks/limbs created an unsafe situation on M-1 because motorists had to dodge them. We may want to have our City crews check these routes periodically during these events.

City Manager Davis noted that this year M-1 was used as the detour route because 72nd Street was closed and said we would have to make arrangements to check those routes.

Councilman Bill Cross thanked the residents who provided the North Broadway traffic count and suggested they may want to take a traffic count for an additional day prior to the May 16th meeting. Their count was for a Tuesday and he would be curious if it would differ greatly on another day of the week. An additional day would give us a better sampling of the traffic. He lived in this area for twelve years and knows that traffic has increased and is familiar with the water coming down the hill.

Jeff Williams, 304 NW 60th Terrace, asked about the feasibility of having the City perform a traffic count. City Manager Davis said no one has requested a traffic count and he would offer it if it would assist the group in developing their numbers. He suggests they contact Assistant City Manager of Development to make arrangements for the count.

Councilman Cross said he appreciates our City staff giving up a part of their weekends to work at the spring Clean-up and Brush Disposal the past two weekends. Our residents certainly appreciate it because they definitely took advantage of it.

Mayor Dan Bishop advised that the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Excellence in Education Banquet recently to recognize individuals who are extraordinary in their efforts to support education in the northland. Gladstone Public Safety Officer Ronn Shatswell who serves as the School Resource Officer at Antioch Middle School was nominated in the Service to Education Category. Members of the City Council who were able to attend were proud to see him receive this recognition and we congratulate him.

The Mayor also noted that recently auditions were held for the two Theatre in the Park productions this summer and a total of 318 persons auditioned which was the second highest number in the history of the program. This is a testament to how outstanding this program is and how it is growing in the community. He commends all who took the time to audition.

He also noted that the Amphiteatre committee hosted the 7th Annual Golf Tournament last Thursday and he commends the committee as well as the staff for the success of the tournament Approximately 80 golfers took part in the event which raised approximately $5,000 for the Amphiteatre fund.

Mayor Bishop said he too took advantage of the brush disposal opportunity this weekend and agrees it is a tremendous service that the City provides bi-annually.

He announced that from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2000 the Annual Emergency Medical Services Fair will be held in Oak Grove Park with fire equipment and emergency services and he encourages everyone to attend.

Lastly, Mayor Bishop introduced Mr. Matt Moore who will be a junior majoring in political science this Fall at UMKC and later hopes to attend law school. Mr. Moore will serve as his intern for a fifteen week period this summer and he looks forward to working with him.

Item 8. on the Agenda. Communications from the City Manager.

City Manager Kirk Davis reported that we had 1,687 loads of brush last weekend, and for the spring cleanup there were 929 cars with approximately 60 dumpster loads, so these are certainly both good programs for our citizens.

Item 9. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for tenant finish of 2,530 sq. ft. building space located at 4770 N. Belleview, Suite 107 (Belleview Professional Building). Applicant: Luke Draily Construction. Owner: Belleview Properties LLC. (BP # 00-0358).

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the building permit for Suite 107, 4770 N Belleview; Councilman Smith seconded.

Discussion.

Councilman Nodler asked if everything was is in order and staff assured it was. Mayor Bishop said he understands this is just for the tenant finish of one of the suites in the professional building. Mr. Wingerson said that was correct.

The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 10. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for interior tenant finish of 12,542 sq. ft. building space located at 4770 N. Belleview, Suite 100 (Belleview Professional Building). Applicant: Luke Draily Construction. Owner: Belleview Properties LLC. (BP # 00-0368).

Councilman Smith moved to approve the building permit for Suite 100, 4770 N Belleview; Councilman Cross seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 11. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for construction of an 18 unit condominium complex located at NE 68th Street and N. Olive (Northaven Village Condominiums). Applicant/Owner: Wesco Investments. (BP# 00-0222).

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve Building Permit #00-0222 for Northaven Village condominiums for Suite 107, 4770 N Belleview; Councilman Smith seconded.

Discussion.

Councilman Newsom asked if there were any elevations available. Assistant City Manager Wingerson advised there were not, but this construction will be identical to the existing three buildings which are white with green roofs.

Mayor Bishop noted there were no comments on the Community Development Staff Report.

The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 12. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for Oakhill Day School for the addition of temporary modular classrooms at 7019 N. Cherry Street. Applicant/Owner: Oakhill Day School. (BP# 00-0377).

Councilman Smith moved to approve the building permit for 7019 N Cherry; Councilman Cross seconded.

Discussion.

Councilman Newsom noted the staff report indicates the use of brick and glass for the exterior finish which she questions on modular classroom units.

Assistant City Manager Wingerson referred the question to Mr. Bill Spooner who was here to represent the school.

Bill Spooner, Chairman of the Oakhill Day School Board of Trustees, explained that it is not actually brick but is a clay that has the appearance of brick and they selected it to match the existing building. This permit is for temporary buildings which they plan to use for five years until they can build their next building. They hope to have a new proposed facility with parking to bring forward next spring.

Councilman Cross said this is a definite improvement over the old temporary trailers. Mr. Spooner agreed and said the buildings will have a peak roof with a 2' soffit, and the siding material is actually safer for the kids.

The Mayor said there are several additional comments and asked if they are acceptable to the school. Mr. Spooner said he had not seen the conditions because he is here representing someone else this evening but assures all the conditions are agreeable.

Councilman Newsom asked if the school will have a Crisis Plan in place for emergencies. Mr. Spooner said they have one in place but will tell us that at their strategic planning meeting held recently, that was at the top of the list.

Ms. Newsom said at Clardy School when they had temporary buildings that was one of the concerns for the ingress and egress during storms. Also communications between the various buildings was of utmost importance. Mr. Spooner agreed and said they have radio communications and telephone both because they will only have the safest environment for their students.

The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 13. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for the addition to and remodel of existing building located at 6889 N. Oak Trafficway (SS Auto Sales). Applicant: Paul Davis Systems of Northland, Inc. Owner: Brent and Brenda Shaw. (BP# 99-0434).

Mayor Pro Tem Cross moved to approve Building Permit #99-0434. Councilman Smith seconded.

Discussion.

Councilman Newsom stated that she did not understand the blueprint and where this was going to fit on the lot. Mayor Bishop agreed and asked for clarification.

Assistant City Manager Wingerson explained that the permit is to enlarge the existing building. It is compliant with set-backs in the same general position as the existing building. Currently the building is approximately 600-900 square feet and will increase to about 1,200 square feet.

Mayor Bishop mentioned that today he noticed there is a driveway going back behind the building to the east with gravel and asked if this was always there or was it in preparation for the addition.

Mr. Brent Shaw stated that the back part will be landscaped because of water coming down and they did not want mud to keep coming into the driveway. The driveway goes all the way around the existing building. Cars will be parked in the back along with building materials so it is not in the middle of the car lot

Mayor Bishop stated that there are a number of additional staff comments, numbered one through eleven and asked Mr. Shaw if he has looked them over. Mr. Shaw replied yes, he had and they were acceptable.

Councilman Newsom asked if that included the site plan such as designated parking spots and asked about the exterior finish. Mr. Shaw answered yes regarding the parking and said that the exterior finish will be stucco with trim.

The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Item 14. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: on a request for a Site Plan Revision in a CP-2 zone on property located at 4929 Old Pike Road for development of a Steak 'N Shake Restaurant. (File #1121).

Mayor Bishop announced that the Planning Commission has not submitted its recommendation to the City Council on this item and he opened the Public Hearing and continued the Hearing to the May 22, 2000 City Council Meeting.

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There were no communications from the News Media or further business to come before the May 8, 2000 Gladstone City Council Meeting, and Mayor Dan Bishop adjourned the Regular Meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Cross moved to adjourn to the continuation of Open Study Session. Councilman Smith seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Following the close of the Open Study Session, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to adjourn to Closed Executive Session pursuant to Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemption 610.021(2) for Real Estate. Councilman Smith seconded. The vote: All "aye" - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0)

Respectfully submitted:

 

Marilyn F. Ahnefeld, City Clerk