MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002

 

 

PRESENT:      Mayor Bill Cross

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith

Councilman Shirley Smith

Councilman Carol Rudi

Councilman Wayne Beer

 

City Manager Kirk Davis

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Marilyn Ahnefeld

 

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Regular October 29, 2002 City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers. 

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.                                  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Mayor Bill Cross led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.        APPROVAL OF REGULAR OCTOBER 14, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Regular October 14, 2002 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded the motion.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.         PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AS “FAMILY LITERACY DAY” in Gladstone sponsored by the William Boydston Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.

 

Mayor Bill Cross read the proclamation designating November 1, 2002 as “Family Literacy Day” in Gladstone and asked City Clerk Marilyn Ahnefeld to deliver the proclamation to a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

 

Item 4b. on the Agenda.                SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION FROM CLAY COUNTY CELEBRATING GLADSTONE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

 

Clay County Western Commissioner Tom Brown stated that it is a very exciting year for the City of Gladstone and as part of Clay County,  it is exciting for them too.  The Clay County Commission offers to the citizens of Gladstone Resolution 2002-459  congratulating  our city on its 50th Anniversary.    (copy attached). 

 

Commissioner Brown presented the  Resolution to City Manager Kirk Davis and offered the congratulations of the Commission.  

 

Mayor Bill Cross thanked Mr. Brown for taking the time from his busy schedule to be here tonight.

 

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.        CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as listed.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-80, authorizing execution of a contract with UHL Engineering for the design of the 67th & N Forest Drainage Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $42,310.00 from the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. R-02-81, authorizing execution of a contract with Brungardt Honomichl & Company, PA (BHC), for the design of the 76th & North Woodland reconstruction project. For an amount not to exceed $33,000 from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-82, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Black & Veatch for the design of the sanitary sewer improvements to Mill, Old maid’s, Cave, and East Creeks and authorizing final payment in the amount of $16,033.00 from the CWSS 2000 Revenue Bond Fund.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-83, authorizing execution of a contract with Insituform Technologies USA, Inc.  for the Mill Creek Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project for an amount not to exceed $349,600.00 from the CWSS 2000 Revenue Bond Fund.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved for approval of BUILDING PERMIT for Meadowbrook Elementary School, 6201 N. Michigan, exterior remodeling.  Applicant:  ACI/Frangkiser Hutchens, Inc.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved for approval of BUILDING PERMIT for Oakwood Manor Elementary School, 5900 N. Flora, exterior remodeling.  Applicant:  ACI/Frangkiser Hutchens, Inc.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

 

Item 6. on the Agenda.          COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.

 

There were no communications from the audience.

 

Item 7. on the Agenda.          COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi stated that the rotation of the 50th Anniversary Memorabilia Display around the city is a great idea.  Ms. Rudi also thanked the anonymous donor for the 32 tickets provided to City employees to attend the Gala event. 

 

Councilman Wayne Beer stated that he had several items to discuss, one being the Arts Advisory Committee proposal.  This is a good idea and suggests that we proceed with some serious discussions on this subject.

 

Mr. Beer also commented that Northview Elementary School contributed $700 to the amphitheatre reconstruction fund through a car wash fundraiser.  While Northview is not a Gladstone school, it is a northland school and a prime example of how the amphitheatre has become a fixture in the entire northland and not just Gladstone.

 

Councilman Beer also thanked the anonymous donor for the 32 Gala tickets and noted it  is another example of the fact that Gladstone has so many outstanding citizens because of their generosity and compassion.

 

Mr. Beer advised  that November 19th is the actual date of the  50th anniversary of the incorporation of Gladstone and the City is holding an Incorporation Day reception on that date.  Not all of our citizens are able to take part in every celebration  planned for Gladstone’s  50th anniversary and this is one more event being planned to celebrate . 

 

Councilman Shirley Smith commented that a citizen said to her that we must be doing something right at City Hall because Gladstone is looking better and better all the time.  Ms. Smith said  we often forget that citizens watch us and they do know when things are good or bad. 

 

Councilman Smith stated that Council members and ten City staff and citizens traveled  to Columbia, Missouri  for the Missouri Community Betterment Awards Dinner.  It was a nice evening to visit and have fun even though we did not win an award.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith said he received a call over the weekend from resident Anita Duncan who requested Council  support for the Salvation Army shelter/building.  Mr. Smith asked if we have received any formal request on this matter.

 

Mayor Cross stated that he had received a request for money, but advised that the City does not give donations  to charitable organizations.  He explained they are remodeling the existing building and looking for funding contributions.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated that the City did not place in the top five for the MCB Award.  However, we did have a lot of compliments on the Economic Development package that we had put together.  It appears that one thing lacking in the effort is youth involvement.  The Governor announced again a youth conference coming up in the future.  Mr. Smith stated that if we can get the youth of our community energized, and be a bigger part of what we do here, then perhaps  we can be recognized on a state and national level.   If we can get some folks to come forward who can work with Council on doing something with the youth of the community, this could go a long way to help us next year.

 

If we can get as much information as possible on the Governor’s new program and piggyback on it, we can do some things with the youth of the community.

 

Mr. Smith congratulated the staff and others who worked so hard on the presentation.  It was very impressive and many communities asked to look at the economic development packet.  He asked that the good wishes be forwarded to other staff members.

 

Mayor Bill Cross stated that he too felt very proud of what has been done even though we did not win.  We learn something each time from these events.

 

Mr. Cross advised that there were now over 300 people with reservations for the Golden Gala.  The event will be a great time and fun for everyone.

 

Mayor Cross also commented that Mayor Bruns from North Kansas City has advised that  NKC is willing to make another contribution to the amphitheatre fund and we certainly appreciate this help once more.

 

Item 8. on the Agenda.          COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.

 

Mayor Kirk Davis commented that it is nice to see so many  employees from the Fire Division in the audience this evening,     We do not get to see them very often and they do a good job.

 

Mr. Davis announced the annual  Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th at 6:00 pm at the First Bank of Missouri on Antioch Road.

 

Mr. Davis advised that  Economic Development Administrator Lynn McClure and Gladstone Chamber President Amy Harlin are working jointly on a promotion to encourage  citizens to “ buy in Gladstone”.  

 

City Manager Davis congratulated Pete Hall on receiving the Look North Award.  It is not often a Gladstone resident receives such a distinguished award and he is so involved with the city that we can take pride in the fact that he received it.

 

Mr. Davis reminded everyone of the brush disposal event this weekend at Public Works, from 8-5 pm each day. 

 

City Manager Davis commented on the Gala coming up on November 9th with the Benefactor’s reception on the 7th.  We do have over 300 reservations for the Gala and more are still coming in.  It should be a fun event and he is looking forward to it.

 

The  Public Safety Dispatcher’s office area  renovation is nearing completion.  We are  about 99% finished and it  is looking good and we will hold a reception when  the personnel move back into  City Hall.  We will invite the Council, staff, and the North Kansas City personnel who graciously accommodated our staff during this time of renovation.  We do not have complete details on time and day, but will advise Council when that happens.

 

 


City Manager Davis stated that part of the carousel activity from the Study Session was not completed by each Council member and asked if Council desires to finish this tonight prior to their Closed Executive Session.

 

There was no further business to come before the Gladstone City Council and the Mayor and Council agreed to return to  the Open Study Session Project Carousel activity.

 

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Councilman Wayne Beer moved to return to  the Open Study Session, then adjourn the Regular Meeting and go to Closed Executive Session in the City Manager’s Office pursuant to Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemption  610.021(1) for Litigation and Privileged Communications Discussion, 610.021(2) for Real Estate Acquisition Discussion, and 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded. 

 

Role Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill  Cross.  (5-0)

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

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Marilyn F. Ahnefeld,  City Clerk                           

 

 

Approved as submitted:  __________

Approved as corrected/amended: __________

                                           

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                                                                                                                             Bill Cross, Mayor