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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 Mayor Dan Bishop called the Regular January 22, 2001 City Council Meeting to order in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: City Manager Kirk Davis Item 3. on the Agenda. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bishop led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in which all joined. Item 4. on the Agenda. Approval of Minutes. Councilman Anita Newsom moved to approve the Regular Monday, December 11, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes; Councilman Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye”: Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Item 4a. on the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Dan Bishop read a PROCLAMATION recognizing former 33rd District Missouri State Representative Scott Lakin for his eight years of service. The Mayor said this Proclamation is read with a certain amount of sadness because it is to a good friend of his who has served this community and the State of Missouri admirably and well the last eight years. As he did not seek reelection, he is no longer serving in the legislature this year and it is for that reason that he has been asked to come at this time to received this proclamation acknowledging his contributions and dedicated public service during his four terms from 1992-2000 as 33rd District State Representative. Mr. Lakin accepted the Proclamation and told the Mayor and Council he appreciated it very much. He said he ran in 1992 for his seat because he did not want his kids to have to share text books any longer and because he wanted to give something back to the community which gave so much to him. He grew up about four blocks from city hall and played little league ball on the diamond in the park across the street. He said there is a well guarded newspaper picture of him when he was 12 years old dressed in a Northland Suburban Little League Football uniform picketing in front of city hall because they wanted more ball diamonds and play fields. He also recalls in 1993 getting a call from then City Manager Jim Norris asking him to call the Missouri Department of Transportation to keep the road to Happy Rock Park open, and he thought it was ironic at the time that he had gone from picketing out front of city hall to stopping construction with the Department of Transportation so that the access road would not be cut off. Scott Lakin said he has enjoyed every minute of his service in the state legislature and does miss it because it is the first time in eight years that he has not been preparing a budget or preparing legislation. He has always tried to keep in mind the reason he ran in the first place is to serve those people that have such an impact on his life and he knows the Council feels the same way. He said he intends to still be around and thanked the Mayor and Council again for their tribute. He introduced his wife Cindy Lakin and stressed that you make sacrifices when you run for public office but it is nothing compared to the sacrifices of the spouses of elected officials. * * * PRESENTATION of 2000 Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Fund Drive checks to Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Chair, Art Hammen; and Northland Christmas Store Chair, Mrs. Ikey Harris. The Mayor explained that every year by tradition, the Council member who is acting as Mayor has the opportunity to coordinate and organize the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting Fund Drive. It is a lot of work and is made easier by the great support of staff. He thanked Steve Buschor, Sheila Lillis, City Manager Kirk Davis and other staff members who worked on their own time along with volunteer Bud Ahnefeld and others for their efforts in coordinating this activity and erecting the great looking tree at Bank Midwest on N Oak. That’s the kind of staff and community we have. When you tell them what the need is, they pull together to meet it. This year for the first time, we had fifteen former Gladstone Mayors acting as honorary co-chairs of this event. It was a great location hosted by Jason Faust of Bank Midwest and over $9,000 was raised this year which will be split between two exceptionally worthwhile organizations. The first large check facsimile in the amount of $2,648 was presented to Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors and accepted by Mr. Art Hammen, Executive Director who thanked the Mayor, Council, business community and residents for making this possible. Mr. Hammen said these funds will be used to help deserving residents in Gladstone maintain their property in the coming year. The next check presented by Mayor Bishop was to Mrs. Ikey Harris, Chair of Northland Christmas Store in the amount of $5,948.00 which included $3,300 from the annual Scarecrow 5-K Run sponsored by Gladstone Rotary and Gladstone Parks & Recreation.. Mrs. Harris advised that this year the Northland Christmas Store served 1,110 families and lots and lots of little children were made happy by all of the money donated. She thanked the Mayor and Council and all who made this possible. She said she also appreciated those who come and work at the store because that is no easy job. * * * PRESENTATION of the Gladstone Department of Public Safety Award of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Mayor Bishop said this presentation is especially timely when we are asking the voters of Gladstone to approve a quarter cent sales tax for fire protection on the February ballot. When you go to someone and ask them to give money whether in the form of taxation or whatever, you want to be sure that the organization is worthwhile and is being run on a sound basis with good policies and procedures and they are doing the job they have to do to the very best of their ability at this time. When you can assure them of that, they often will feel much better about digging a little deeper in their pockets and helping out more and that is exactly the situation we have right now in Public Safety. We have a tremendous Public Safety Department that has served this community very well for many, many years and they need some help right now in terms of the space they have available to them. They need some help at Station #1, a new fire station at 62nd & N Oak, they need to get a CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch System), and they need to replace a very old and antiquated fire truck. So that is why we are asking the citizens to approve a quarter cent sales tax in February. The Mayor assured that this Public Safety department deserves it and it is a worthwhile organization. Tonight he has the privilege of making a presentation that affirms everything we know about our Public Safety Department. The Mayor explained that four years ago the department began the process of seeking accreditation and there are very few law enforcement departments percentage wise that have achieved this accreditation. Policies were drafted, reviewed, revised and modified and in the end a team of accreditors came to Gladstone to look at Public Safety. Mayor Bishop recalled that the team of accreditors happened to be here at the same time as the hostage situation on N Broadway and that particular night one of the members of the accreditation team went on a ride-a-long with one of the officers. It started out as a quiet summer night when all of a sudden he found himself in the situation where shots were fired at the very public safety car he was in and the Mayor said at that point he is sure the accreditation team member wished he was back in his room. The Mayor said the accreditation team was very impressed with what they saw during their visit and it is with great pride that he announces that we have received the award of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. He then read the award dated December 2, 2000 and presented it to Public Safety Director William P. Adamo on behalf of the Department. Director Bill Adamo thanked the present City Council as well as former City Council members for their support of the Gladstone Public Safety Department during this four year process. He said the department received the support of so many individuals including City Manager Kirk Davis who was on board with this from the beginning and everyone on the staff and department directors who provided assistance on financial issues, demographics, ADA requirements, personnel and legal issues and the men and women in public safety who did such an outstanding job. He stressed it took not just one person, but rather a lot of people to accomplish this. He particularly thanked and introduced Sgt. Richard King who was our Accreditation Manager and accepted the major responsibility for the process. Director Adamo said he is confident that we will be awarded a re-certification in three years and thanked everyone again for all the support given the department. Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Anita Newsom 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 Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-01-1, authorizing execution of an Agreement with Missouri Gas Energy to provide access to and use of the City of Gladstone’s Data Base and Information Systems by MGE, and authorizing the City’s access and use of MGE’s Utility Mapping Data. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-01-2, accepting work under contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Co., LLC for the 2000 Street Overlay Program and authorizing final payment in the amount of $8,296.53. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-01-3, accepting work under contract with Metro Asphalt, Inc. for the 2000 full Depth Asphalt Replacement Program and authorizing final payment in the amount of $6,083.29. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-01-4, authorizing a Bill of Sale from Okahill Day School and Powers Trenching & Excavating, Inc. conveying water lines to the city built in conjunction with the construction of a gymnasium and modular building at 7019 N Cherry Street. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-01-5, authorizing issuance of a Massage Therapist Permit to Laura Risker for a one year period pursuant to Chapter 17.1 of the City Code regulating massage for business location of Ultra Shears, 6045 N Antioch Road. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-01-6, authorizing execution of a contract with Jeffrey Bruce & Company for the design of Happy Rock West for a total amount not to exceed $92,500.00 from the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) Councilman Anita Newsom moved for APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS for the month of December, 2000. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “Aye” - Smith, Nodler, Newsom, Cross, Bishop. (5-0) REGULAR AGENDA Item 6. on the Agenda. Communications from the Audience. Pete Hall, 5621 Clinton Place, Gladstone, Missouri, said he is here on several matters this evening. As a Co-Chair of the Citizens Committee for Fire Protection he advises that he has yard signs available to anyone who needs them and he can report that the campaign is going very well. There has been a lot of support and good comments from groups they have spoken with and they are excited about the upcoming election on Tuesday, February 6th. As the Chairman of the Gladstone Economic Betterment Council (GEBC) he commends the Council for its comments and direction in taking GEBC to a different staffing level and feel that is an excellent move on the part of the Council, and GEBC’s Board is enthusiastic about that as well. Mr. Hall said he also commends the Council for its consideration and good stewardship of the taxpayers money and he thinks that is a sincere effort. In funding a portion of the Chamber of Commerce, there were some comments made by the Council that maybe that was not necessary at all. He would state that the members of the business community are also taxpayers and very substantially so and that should be considered. As a matter of fact, the business community in one way or another generates close to 70% of the income for this city, so please keep that in mind in considering support for this business community. Item 7. on the Agenda. Communications from the City Council. Councilman Shirley Smith commended the staff on the excellent special edition of the Gladstone Reporter which very well described the fire service needs for our city to be voted on at the February 6th election. Councilman George Nodler said he would echo Councilman Smith’s comments and also encourage all Gladstone residents to be sure and vote in the Tuesday, February 6th election. Councilman Anita Newsom noted that we have not met for a while and she hopes everyone is having a good start into the new year. She also publicly commends former City Counselor Nancy Thompson on her selection to the Clay County Charter Committee. Ms. Newsom said she believes Nancy Thompson will represent the Gladstone area and our citizens very well in this task. Ms. Newsom commented on the impressive Certificate of Accreditation Gladstone Public Safety has earned which represents the fruits of their long and hard labors. She is hopeful that the award could be replicated in some manner so that citizens who visit City Hall can see it. She is so proud of the department and the City for attaining the accreditation and would hope some facsimile of the award could be obtained so that our citizens can see and remember what a great group of people and department we have. Councilman Bill Cross said he would also express his appreciation and pride to Director Adamo and Sgt. King for all the efforts of the department to earn this accreditation. With the Public Safety re-accreditation coming up in three years we definitely cannot sit on the laurels of the department but have to look to the future and get the quarter-cent sales tax for fire services approved at the Tuesday, February 6, 2001 election. Councilman Cross also commented on the pleasant experience he had attending the Inauguration festivities in Jefferson City despite the cold. He thanks Mr. Lakin and Representatives Skaggs, Willoughby and Senator Quick for their hospitality and making them feel so welcome as citizens of this state. Mayor Dan Bishop had no further communications at this time. Item 8. on the Agenda. Communications from the City Manager. City Manager Kirk Davis introduced Mr. Chris Williams with the Stinson, Mag and Fizzell law firm who is serving as Interim City Counselor while we go through the recruitment process for this vacant position. Item 9. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for remodeling of existing 2,083 sq. ft. building at 7507 N Oak for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Applicant McHenry Architecture. Owner: Tom Sims/David & Joyce Ryan. (BP#00-943) Councilman Cross moved to approve the Building Permit as presented; Councilman Newsom seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) Item 10. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for construction of 192 sq. ft. decorative tower in Prospect Plaza Shopping Center, 6469 N Prospect. Applicant: Feingold Associates Architecture and Design. Owner: Heritage Realty BP#00-0946) Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve Building Permit as presented; Councilman Anita Newsom seconded. Discussion. Councilman Newsom asked if the future signage blank that is shown on the plans was figured in the overall signage originally approved. Assistant City Manager for Development Scott Wingerson noted that Mr. Arnie Wolker from Feingold Associates is present and can address that, but his interpretation is that Council granted a center wide variance and it will be in compliance with that. Councilman Cross asked if there is artist rendering that can better depict what is being constructed. Mr. Wolker displayed a rendering that was done last year for this center which does show the tower we are discussing. Mr. Arnie Wolker, 6526 Charlotte, Kansas City, Missouri, representing Feingold & Associates said as far as signage, we will be well under the square footage. The vote on approval of the building permit: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) Item 11. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R-01-7, authorizing the City Manager to implement a plan to provide Economic Development Services within the City of Gladstone. Councilman Newsom moved to adopt Resolution R-01-7; Councilman Nodler seconded. Discussion. Councilman Newsom said this item was well discussed at a previous study session. Mayor Bishop said the attachment to the resolution incorporates the amendments to the proposal that was suggested at the last study session meeting. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayo Protem Bill Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) Item 12. On the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-1, amending Schedule VIII of the Model Traffic Ordinance (Code Section 18-12) to designate additional STOP Sign Locations at the Southwest and Northeast Corners of 60th & North Mersington. Councilman Cross moved to place Bill 01-1 on First Reading; Councilman Newsom seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-1, Waive the Rule and place Bill 01-1 on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Newsom seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-1 and enact the Bill as Ordinance No. 3.779; Councilman Newsom seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) Item 13. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-2, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Claymont Pointe Homes Association, Inc. relating to the conversion of private streets and storm sewer facilities within Claymont Pointe Subdivision to public facilities. Councilman Newsom moved to place Bill 01-2 on First Reading; Councilman Nodler seconded. Discussion. Councilman Newsom said she understands this is similar to the Woodlands Subdivision as far as conversion of private facilities to public facilities. City Manager Davis confirmed that was correct. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Newsom moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-2, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Nodler seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Newsom moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-2 and enact the Bill as Ordinance No. 3.780; Councilman Nodler seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) Item 14 on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-3, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District to provide opportunity for Gladstone residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for an annual contract amount not to exceed $17,667.09 from the General Fund. Councilman Newsom moved to place Bill 01-3 on First Reading; Councilman Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Newsom moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-3, Waive the Rule and place Bill 01-3 on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill. Councilman Newsom moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-3 and enact the Bill as Ordinance No. 3.781; Councilman Cross seconded. Discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Cross asked how MARC arrived at Gladstone’s contract amount of $17, 667.09; Assistant City Manager Laura Gay advised that the calculation is based on the census figures at .63 cents per capita. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler, Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0) * * * There were no communications from the News Media or further business to come before the December 11, 2000 Gladstone City Council Meeting, and Mayor Dan Bishop adjourned the Regular Meeting. Councilman Anita Newsom moved to adjourn to closed Executive Session as previously posted pursuant to the Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemption 610.021 (1) for Privileged Communications & Litigation; 610.021(2) for Real Estate Discussion; and 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion; Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman George Nodler Councilman Anita Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Dan Bishop. (5-0). Respectfully submitted: Marilyn F. Ahnefeld, City Clerk
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