MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
GLADSTONE,
MISSOURI
REGULAR
MEETING
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 2001
PRESENT: Mayor Anita Newsom
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross
Councilman Dan Bishop
Councilman Shirley Smith
Councilman Les Smith
City Manager Kirk Davis
Assistant City Manager Laura
Gay
City Clerk Marilyn Ahnefeld
Item
3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Anita Newsom
led the Pledge of Allegiance in which all joined.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 22, 2001 MINUTES.
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular November 26, 2001 City Council
Meeting Minutes as presented.
Councilman Les Smith seconded
the motion. The vote: All “Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Item 4a. on
the Agenda. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES of completion to the twenty graduates of
the second Gladstone Public Safety
Citizens Academy.
Mayor Newsom said she was privileged to be a member
of this class and has always known that the Public Safety Department does an outstanding professional job
and found as she went through this class that their professionalism
carries further into their enthusiasm for
their work which is a sign of a true professional. Their personal enthusiasm and fervor for what they do is
outstanding and she must compliment every person in the department she had
contact with during the Academy.
Gladstone Public Safety Sergeant Richard King said it was his pleasure to be here tonight with Director Adamo on behalf of the Public Safety
Department to greet the graduates of the Second Public Safety Department
Citizens Academy and they would like to
present the first Certificate of
Completion to Anita Newsom, our Mayor.
Mayor Newsom accepted her certificate and said it had certainly been her honor to participate in this program.
Sergeant King said the participants have spent Wednesday evenings for thirteen weeks meeting with members of the Public Safety Department learning about department operations, polices, and procedures and how officers they do their job in Gladstone. He said this is a program that they enjoy sharing.
The Mayor
with assistance of Sergeant King and
Director Adamo presented certificates and City seal pins to graduates:
Kay Allen, Judy Beer, Wayne Beer, Debbie Coble, William Duncan, Robert Glover, Terry Hoppenthaler, Louis Kadera, Ometa
Kadera, Joseph Linneman, Denise Pauley, Nancy Plum, Carol Ruddi, Leah Rule, Mike Steffens,
Gregory Strasser, Richard Trekkel,
Dave Wheeler, Marylyn Wheeler.
Sgt. King thanked Mr. Kadera for serving as their bus driver.
Sergeant King thanked all the participants for there
role in this process because they make it all
very enjoyable for Public Safety.
He is hopeful that their will be many opportunities for these graduates
and the graduates of the first class to
work further with public safety to
share in some of their experiences and endeavors. He told the class the department
will be in touch for a class reunion.
Item 4b. on
the Agenda. Mayor Anita Newsom read a Proclamation
designating the month of December as “National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month” and supporting the designation
of December 21, 2001 as “Missouri Lights
on for Life Day” as sponsored by the
Missouri Division of Highway
Safety.
Item 4c. on
the Agenda.
Mayor Anita Newsom read a Proclamation
designating Wednesday, December 19, 2001 as “Beverly Biegel Appreciation Day” in Gladstone, Missouri in tribute
to retiring Municipal Court Administrator Beverly Biegel following twenty-six
years of service to the City.
Mayor Newsom invited Ms. Biegel to come forward and
receive the proclamation and commented
that she is an outstanding example
of a quite professional who
keeps confidences and always looks like
a fashion plate. The Mayor told Ms.
Biegel that she has a tremendous amount of respect for her and
speaking on behalf of the entire City Council and City employees, extends our
appreciation for all her work
and commitment to the City. She told
Ms. Biegel she will certainly be missed and encouraged her to keep in touch
with us and not be a stranger.
Beverly Biegel thanked the Mayor and City
Council and told them that this City has been a great place to work.
Finance Director Cash Sweiven presented
Ms. Biegel with a holiday greenery arrangement and said it was just a small token of appreciation from
the City Council,. City Staff and the Finance Department for all her
hard work. He told Ms. Biegel she is certainly appreciated and
has brought a level of class to our organization
that will be hard to replace. Ms.
Biegel said Director Cash Sweiven had
been a pleasure to work with.
Mayor Newsom noted that an example of Ms. Biegel’s professionalism is that in lieu of a
retirement reception she has asked that we make a donation to her favorite charity. Ms. Biegel received a standing ovation.
Item 5. on
the Agenda.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Dan Bishop
asked that the Building Permit Approval for Gladstone Senior Apartments at 5700
N Main be considered under the Regular Agenda to allow comment. Mayor Newsom designated the item as Agenda
Item 5a.
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended; Councilman Les
Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan
Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
CONSENT AGENDA
DETAIL
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve RESOLUTION
NO. R-01-77, acceptance of work
under contract with William White & Sons Construction, Co. Inc. for the
2001 Curb & Sidewalk Program and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$10,940.64 from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund. Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye”
-Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor
Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. R-01-78, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Tow Service Agreement with Glad Rents, Inc.
for vehicle towing and storage services for the City of Gladstone for
the two year period, January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003. Councilman Shirley Smith
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. R-01-79, authorizing
the City Manager to execute a contract with Black & Veatch, LLP for design
of the Old Maids Creek, Cave Creek
and East Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements in the amount of $69,945.00
from the 2000 Combined Water and Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bond Fund. Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. The vote:
All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross,
Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. R-01-80, accepting Permanent and Temporary Easements from the North Kansas City
School District required in conjunction with the 2001 Arterial Sidewalk
Program. Councilman Shirley Smith
seconded. The vote: All “aye” -
Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor
Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. R-01-81, authorizing execution of a contract with
Wornall Secure Business Solutions for the Water Treatment Plant Video Security
System in the amount of $34,829.56 from the Combined Water and Sanitary Sewer
Fund. Councilman Shirley Smith
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved for APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for the 18 unit Northaven Village Condominium complex at 68th
& N Olive. Applicant/Owner: Wesco Investments (BP #01-0818) Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved for APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS for the month of November, 2001. Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley
Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
REGULAR AGENDA
Item 5a. on
the Agenda.
Councilman
Dan Bishop moved for APPROVAL OF
BUILDING PERMIT for 151,698 sq. ft. Gladstone Senior Apartments at 5700 N
Main. Applicant: Nolte & Associates. Owner:
Herman Scharhag.
(BP#01-0466) Councilman Les
Smith seconded.
Discussion.
Councilman Bishop explained that he asked that this item be placed on the regular agenda for discussion because he did not want it to be approved without the opportunity to make comment. This project, as he stated on the record before, exemplifies the sort of project that can happen when you have a developer come forward who is willing to work with a very well organized neighborhood group with some very specific concerns relative to a parcel, specifically traffic and water. We had good developer and citizens communications and he gives credit to staff for their important role in that and working to find the optimal solution for this development. It has been stated numerous times from this Council table that we need senior housing in this community and he is so glad that the pieces have all come together. There was a meeting of the Industrial Development Authority recently and they will be issuing the bonds on this project and he is grateful that we are finally at the stage where tonight we can approve this building permit. It is gratifying for him to be able to vote in favor of this application and he will be doing so.
Mayor Newsom questioned Community Development Director Scott Wingerson on the exterior finish materials of metal and vinyl. Director Wingerson said that the materials are a residential style and asked Mr. Nolte to present samples.
Mr. Thomas Nolte, Nolte and Associates Architects and Planners, 7611 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri, indicated he is the architect of record and the land planner on this project which they have been working on for the last year and a half. Mr. Nolte distributed reduced copies of the elevations as well as additional information and explained that the building is “H” shaped. There is cultured stone on the lower levels and stone columns and stone on the face of the building and entry areas. There is lap siding and above that is shake siding. They are trying to imitate a New England or pseudo Cape Cod look. The building has several roof changes and has many gables, hips an dormers to break up the long roof line. They change the elevation of the roof approximately 16 times. They have a hill top location and a three story building with a gable roof. Mr. Nolte described the materials for the main entry which consist of a standing seam metal roof, which gives them the Cape Cod roof which is mainly at the entry and a couple of dormers. The colors used are white, sand, desert, and champagne with burgundy touches and he discussed the colors to be used on each floor.
The shake siding which are the little shakes up on the dormer are desert and he displayed catalog cuts of the materials which are Owens Corning who is the largest manufacturer of these construction materials and considered A+ in the industry. Our fascia and vertical trim is white, the aluminum clad windows are white, the louvers and shutters are burgundy to match the standing seam. The stone on the lower level is desert beige and the lintels above the windows are champagne. These are the materials that represent about 95% of the exterior, they have very little paint which is mostly on the gutters and trim and have what they consider long wear materials and they do have a 30 year roof on the system but the standing seam roof is rated 50. Most of their attention is geared towards the main entry which is the focal point and the part that is closest to Englewood and the first to be seen and the main traffic area. The building is interesting being “H” shaped with a dog leg on the back which conforms to the contour. They created court yards in the middle and it became important that they put in a lot of vertical elements with quasi balconies that come up and penetrate the roof line to give it some relief.
Mr. Nolte said this is their fifth largest project of this nature and they have been well received in the other communities but he would say that this project in Gladstone is the best they have done. Staff had wanted to see something that reflected residential scale materials but with commercial grade quality, and that is what they have been able to assemble.
Mayor Newsom said that was the reinforcement she had been looking for because she wanted to the assurance that it would not become a building that wouldn’t look good in ten years and then be faced with maintenance issues. She understands the need for maintenance free materials but wanted to be assured of high grade materials that would maintain their color, look and integrity.
Councilman Les Smith said he had the pleasure of sitting on the Planning Commission when this project was brought forward and it was a process that worked with the residents, the staff, the developer and architect, and we should be very proud of what we will be getting. There are a lot of folks who are looking forward to this project being built in the community.
Councilman Bishop said he has been impressed with the manner in which Mr. Nolte has moved through the process and learned that he is Acting Mayor of Lenexa which explains his familiarity with the process and ability to operate with a great deal of finesse.
The vote:
All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop,
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Mayor Newsom asked when ground would be broken. Mr. Nolte said it would be Spring and that they are finishing up the paper work for the State of Missouri to receive their funding in the upcoming fiscal year.
Item 6. on
the Agenda. Communications from the Audience.
None.
Item 7. on
the Agenda. Communications
from the City Council.
Councilman Les
Smith congratulated retiring Municipal Court Clerk
Beverly Biegel for her service to the community and he
also congratulated the Public Safety
Academy graduates and the men and women of the department for an outstanding
program.
Mr. Smith said he had called City Hall with a couple
of citizen inquiries and has not passed
on to City Manager Davis his appreciation for the timely two day response in
the handling of his inquiries which
were on road repair and traffic issues.
He also thanked the City Manager for
the responses on the Senate and House Bills he requested.
Councilman Smith
advised the National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta he attended
was rewarding in the good seminars that
were held. He believes we need to
continue to bring information forward
on the Policy Governance Model which was suggested. He is impressed with that method of doing business and it was one
of the goals for the coming year.
Councilman Smith also asked if a decision had been made on alternatives to vinyl siding for the Central Park Community Center discussed at budget time.
Parks and Recreations Director Buschor said he can guarantee the material will not
be vinyl siding but that an alternative material has not yet been
selected. City Manager Davis
confirmed that $16,000 is programmed
for year 2002 for that project.
Councilman
Shirley Smith said
she attended a Clay County organization’s annual awards banquet and eight
lifetime achievement awards were given and noted that four recipients were
Gladstone citizens, which made her
very proud. We have great citizens
and that is why she tries her very best
to take projects and problems and look at them objectively from a citizen’s
viewpoint and vote accordingly because
they deserve our best efforts.
Ms. Smith
said that at a previous meeting,
Councilman Les Smith had commented
about what we have to look forward to in the future and she has thought
of a few more. It is an exciting time
to live in Gladstone because we have a
lot of things going on. We are still
talking about a downtown area and she
is looking forward to that. She is
looking forward to perhaps a Public
Safety Commission which would be a
citizens group to assist Public Safety with some of their projects. Then there is the ever popular Community
Center, if we can ever figure
out how to get the money.
Councilman Smith wished all a safe, happy, healthy, holiday season.
Councilman Dan
Bishop said he also attended the meeting Councilman Shirley
Smith spoke of which was the Clay County Democratic Club’s Annual Dinner at the Elms Hotel. It was remarkable that eight individuals
were recognized County-wide and of those four were Gladstone residents
which made him very proud. They
were: Galen Neill, Bob Frank,
Attorney Leary Skinner, and Charley Byrd, who was also Gladstone’s
recipient of the MML Civic
Leadership Award this past year.
Councilman Bishop said he attended the ribbon cutting
for the Disabled American Veterans
Thrift Store on Friday, December 7th. It was impressive that
there were a number of Pearl Harbor survivors in attendance sixty years to the
day after the events of Pearl Harbor.
The store was clean, bright, and
in good order and he hopes it does very well.
Mr. Bishop said he also attended the rededication of Truman Library and heard famed
historian David McCullough speak on the comparisons between Pearl Harbor and
the events of September 11th.
Mr. McCullough said that September 11th was the darkest and
most tragic day in this country’s history but also said that just as we had
come through World War II when it was
not at all that certain on December 7th,
1941 that we would; we will also
prevail and come through this current war
again terrorism. Councilman
Bishop said Mr. McCullough’s remarks really hit home after being at the DAV store opening.
Councilman Bishop also wished everyone a Happy
Holiday Season.
Councilman
Bill Cross said he appreciated the opportunity to attend the
National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta. He and other Councilman attending split up their attendance at
different sessions. It was
interesting and very enjoyable to visit with other Council people and interact with them.
He certainly found the conference beneficial.
Councilman Cross wishes Beverly Biegel well and said
it has been wonderful to have her associated with the City for 25 years .
Mayor Anita
Newsom said that she had received
word that resident Mr. Charles Byrd is not in good health and encouraged those
who know him to send greetings to his home because this is such a
difficult time of year not to be in
good health. She said Mr. Byrd is a
very special member of our community.
Mayor Newsom also welcomed new community
resident, Miss Rachel Wingerson. Rachel is the new baby daughter of Scott
and Michelle Wingerson. Both mother
and daughter are doing well and she congratulations the entire family.
Mayor Newsom said she will be sharing some materials
with various departments from the National League of Cities Conference
she attended. She participated in an off site tour to Smyrna,
Georgia in connection with the conference.
Symrna has undergone extensive
redevelopment through some creative financing resulting in construction of a
city hall, city library, multi purpose community center, police station,
fire station and jail as
well as a multi use project to be known
as a market center with shops on the
lower level and loft apartments
above. Entire block renovations of
blighted areas have been turned into upscale homes and senior housing and multi family additions. Great creative financing has taken place
there and we would have the opportunity
to do something similar.
The Mayor said she attended an NLC strategic
planning session that was a day long
and learned there are a number of things we are already doing right, and a few things we can do to enhance our
strategic planning process for the whole community. She said she found the conference very beneficial.
Mayor Newsom also announced that board and
commission interviews with ten individuals
will be held on Saturday,
December 16th at 9:00 am.
She also encouraged all to attend the Holiday Lighting Ceremony this Thursday at
Westlake Hardware Store. This year she
is designating this tree as the Community Holiday Tree rather than
the Mayor’s Holiday Tree because this
effort is for our charitable organizations, the community of Gladstone and all
our citizens.
The Mayor
encouraged everyone to enjoy this
holiday with family and friends
and commented that the events of the
last few months make us value our family and friends even more.
Councilman Dan Bishop noted that the Gladstone Rotary Club had generated funds through
the 5K Scarecrow Run this Fall
which were earmarked specifically for the Northland Christmas Store and wanted to make sure that intent was
known.
Mayor Newsom
agreed that those Rotary funds will be given directly to the Christmas
Store and all other funds raised will
be split between the Northland Christmas Store
and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors organizations. .
Item 8. on
the Agenda. Communications
from the City Manager.
City Manager Kirk Davis offered his congratulations to Assistant City Manager for Development Scott Wingerson and his wife, Michelle on the birth of their daughter, Rachel and wishes them all the best. Mr. Davis said he is proud of the work that Scott does here at City Hall and said he is a big part of our City Hall family.
City Manager Davis also introduced, Andy Noll, Gladstone’s
new Public Works Director.
Director Noll said he appreciated the opportunity to fulfill his
obligations and meet the expectations of the citizens of Gladstone in his role and even improve upon the
services his department delivers if they can.
Mr. Noll introduced his wife, Candy and received the congratulations of
all.
Mayor Newsom welcomed Director Andy Noll and
City Manager Davis commented that
Mr. Noll has done a great job in the department during his tenure with
the City, he has a very good public
presence and brings some strengths to that department and he looks forward to
working with him as we strive for even more accomplishments.
City Manager Davis
referred Council to the Capital Improvement Program Report that was
provided the City Council and said it is
an important document and used as a planning tool and a guide for
developers, and there is a lot of information contained in the document.
Mr. Davis
added his wishes to all for
a happy and safe holiday
season.
Councilman Les
Smith said he did not want the appointment of Mr.
Andy Noll to the position of Public Works Director to go unnoticed. He said he is a talented individual and it
is encouraging to know that we had someone on staff that we could promote from
within and he certainly congratulates him.
Item 9. on
the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: on a request for a Site Plan revision on property at 200 NW
Englewood Road. Applicant: Weiskirch & Parks Engineers. Owner:
Labosu, L.L.C. (File #1168)
Mayor Anita Newsom opened the Public Hearing and
explained the hearing process.
Applicant Dan
Weiskirch, 111 N Main, Independence,
Missouri,
introduced himself and said he represents Labosu, L.L.C. in this
application. He noted there are two
principals in the company also present this evening who are prepared to answer
any specific questions.
Mr. Weiskirch
described the property and noted
the general location is just south of the proposed senior housing project on the west side of
Englewood Road, just west of the
existing Realty Executives building.
This site is about one acre in size and will be a miniature clone of the Realty Executives building and will be
the same style color and same color of brick.. The west elevation is two story and the east will be one story to
account for the fall through the site.
Community
Development Director Scott Wingerson noted the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the request. He
noted Condition #15 in the Bill calls
for the fire system, basically fire hydrants, to be being installed compliant with
the Fire Code. The condition as
initially presented to the Planning
Commission was that the water or fire protection system be looped between North
Main and the new street being
built for the senior housing project.
Mr. Weiskirch noted to the
Planning Commission that in complying with the Fire Code it would be difficult
to construct the loop main system because the developer in this application
does not control or have interest in the Realty Executives project. It is important to note that we did not
understand at the Planning Commission Meeting that the senior housing project request and this
request came very close together, so we
were in the process of reviewing the
senior housing project for permit purposes as we were reviewing this project
for site planning. The senior housing
system will contain the looped water system,
therefore Fire Marshal Duddy is
requesting that they comply with the fire code through the installation of
appropriate fire hydrants.
There were no other comments or persons desiring to
speak and Mayor Newsom closed the Public Hearing.
Item 9a. on
the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-49, approving a Site Plan Revision
in a CP-O Zone for property at 200 NW Englewood Road
subject to certain terms and conditions.
Applicant: Weiskirch & Parks
Engineers Owner: Labosu, L.L.C. (File #1168)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to place Bill 01-49 on
First Reading; Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. Roll Call vote: “Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 01-49, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second
Reading; Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. Roll Call vote: “Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley
Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to accept the Second and
Final Reading of Bill 01-49 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.817; Councilman
Bill Cross seconded.
Discussion.
Councilman Shirley Smith said it is a pleasure to
have someone bring forth a proposal for an office in Gladstone and she
hopes there will be more
projects of that nature to come.
Roll Call vote:
“Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan
Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Item 10. on
the Agenda.
FIRST READING BILL 01-50,
enacting a new Building and
Construction Ordinance (BACO 2000) relating to the construction and
maintenance of structures and property within the City of Gladstone, Missouri
to be codified as Chapter 34 of the Gladstone Municipal Code.
Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 01-50 on
First Reading; Councilman Dan
Bishop seconded. Roll Call vote: “Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith,
Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 01-50, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second
Reading; Councilman Dan Bishop
seconded. Roll Call vote: “Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the Second and
Final Reading of Bill 01-50 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.818;
Councilman Dan Bishop
seconded.
Discussion.
Director Scott Wingerson advised that Council will be provided with new book
covers reflecting the enactment date
for the BACO ordinance distributed at the last City
Council Study Session.
Mayor Newsom commented that it represents a
tremendous amount of work. and it is great to keep us current in our national
codes.
Roll Call vote:
“Aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan
Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor
Anita Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Item 12 on
the Agenda. Questions from
the News Media.
Dispatch Newspaper Reporter Amy Newport said she was
not attending our meetings when these plans were presented and is unfamiliar
with the project. She asked if the senior housing project will be a nursing center and low income.
Director Scott Wingerson explained that the project
is an independent living facility with very nice apartment style.
Councilman Dan Bishop noted the plan contains the potential that assisted living could
be built to the east at some point.
Mr. Wingerson said that is correct,
subject to the market demand and
City Council approval , that is
a potential future option. Mr. Bishop
advised that that the plans call for an array of services to be provided such
as shuttle service and an on site health clinic. Mr. Wingerson said there will be
a lot of area wide cooperation serving the facility and it will be an asset to Gladstone and the
entire northland..
Mayor Newsom
said this facility is an opportunity for seniors to remain
living more independently much
longer.
Mr. Bishop said it
is his understanding that there are rent caps so that this facility is
in an affordable rent range for the
average Gladstone senior.
Councilman Shirley Smith commented that this project has been a long difficult road but
will be a great addition to our community.
Sun Newspaper Reporter
Kelli Houx said she certainly agrees with comments made
by Councilman Shirley Smith at the last
meeting encouraging everyone to drive
safely. She recently lost an
acquaintance through a car accident and she echoes Councilman Smith’s hope that
people drive safely this holiday season.
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There being no further business to come before the December 10, 2001 Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Anita Newsom adjourned the Regular Meeting.
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Councilman Dan Bishop moved to adjourn to Closed
Executive Session in the City Manager’s
Office pursuant to Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemptions 610.021(1)
Litigation Discussion and 610.021(3)
for Personnel Discussion. Councilman
Bill Cross seconded. Roll Call
vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley
Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Respectfully submitted:
________________________
Marilyn F. Ahnefeld,
City Clerk
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Anita Newsom, Mayor