MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 December 9, 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 introduced Cub Scout Pack 247 who presented the Color Guard and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF REGULAR NOVEMBER 25, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Regular November 25, 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 the month of December as “National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month” and supporting December 20, 2002 as “Missouri Lights on for Life Day”.  Sponsor:  Missouri Division of Highway Safety.

 

Mayor Bill Cross read the proclamation in support of this event, then asked that it be sent on to the Public Safety Department.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith asked to remove Resolution R-02-92 and place it on the Regular Agenda as Item 5a.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to add  Approval of  the Liquor License for Prime Time at 6946 North Oak to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-88, declaring certain City-owned Fire/EMS Bureau equipment as surplus City property and authorizing its disposal under the provisions of the City of Gladstone Purchasing Policy.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-89, authorizing execution of a contract with Wilson Plumbing Company  in the amount of $211,653.00 from the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund for the 67th & Garfield Drainage Improvement Project.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-90, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with GC Construction for the 72nd Street Reconstruction Project (N Bellefontaine to Old Antioch Road) and authorizing final payment in the amount of $30,000 from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

            Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-91, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2002-2003.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-02-93, appointing Cathy L. Swenson to the position of City Clerk for the City of Gladstone, Missouri effective January 13, 2003.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to APPROVE the FINANCIAL REPORTS for the month of November 2002.  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to APPROVE THE CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP FOR A SIX DAY A WEEK LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PRIME TIME, 6946 NORTH OAK,  Managing Officer:  Bruce M. Jones  Mayor Pro Tem Les 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 5a. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-02-92, adopting various values, policies and procedures relative to the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code. 

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith asked Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson what action Council needs to take in order to obtain the goal we established earlier. 

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated this Resolution adopts the policies and procedures relative to code enforcement and property maintenance.  Council’s discussion in Study Session was to delete Policy Number 9 which has to do with attention attracting devices,  renumber the document so it is in the appropriate order and consider amending the Sign Code in 2003 to address attention attracting devices.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to approve Resolution 02-92 as revised by Mr. Wingerson.  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)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

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 Wayne Beer said that he was privileged to attend the National League of Cities and learned a great deal which he intends to bring forth to the Council at a later time once he has had the opportunity to  digest the issues and put his thoughts on paper.  Attending the conference was time and money very, very well spent.

 

Mr. Beer noted that  the Mormon Tabernacle Choir conducted a special performance for the NLC attendees in their new 21,000 seat auditorium which was wonderful.  They performed an abbreviated concert just for them and they were certainly privileged.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi commented that she hoped everyone had a safe Thanksgiving and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 

 

Councilman Rudi said too she had the privilege of attending the National League of Cities Conference in Salt Lake City.  She was able to attend two full-day seminars that allowed her to understand the Policy Governance Model that Council has been discussing and Strategic Planning which was  very beneficial to her.  She was pleased to see how well we are doing as a city because she heard about so many cities that are having many problems, from fights on the City Council to City Staff  and Council not getting along.   She said we are an amazing city in how well the Council and Staff work  together and  we  should be grateful for that.

 

Ms. Rudi agreed with Mr. Beer that hearing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform was a very moving experience. 

 

She said in one of the seminars she attended it was suggested that that when we have surplus materials or vehicles that we consider the use of E-bay, although we would have to take measures so that it would be without liability.

 

Councilman Shirley Smith said she had participated in a Parks and Recreation tour to Branson for the holiday festivities and had a very good time.  She wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith   also wished everyone a happy holiday.  He asked City Manager Kirk Davis about the Citizen Inquiry Tracking system and when it will be online. 

 

City Manager Kirk Davis deferred to Finance Director Cash Sweiven for an update.  Mr. Sweiven reported that the MIS staff has narrowed down the provider to one.  They have been in contact with them, reviewed a demo disk and asked many questions.  They also did an online demo with the provider and should meet all of the needs of the City, Council, and citizens.  There will be a Study Session at the January 27th Council meeting on the web page and the citizen inquiry tracking system.  By the end of January, we should have this ready for Council to preview with possibly some minor changes. 

 

Councilman Les Smith also commented that the NLC Conference is a very good one.  There is a lot to learn and  it can be tedious at times when you sit through seminars all day long.  He looks forward to Mr. Beer’s report and ideas from NLC.

 

Mayor Bill Cross advised that the NLC information will be shared by the three Council members who attended the conference and will be used to make Gladstone an even better place to live.  Mr. Cross also commented that the Tabernacle Choir was beautiful, the weather was great and City Manager Davis helped direct them to the good sessions.

 

Mayor Cross stated that the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony this year was probably the largest ever and funds collected so far totaled over $11,000.  He invited everyone to drive by on Antioch Road to see the beautiful tree purchased this year.  Mr. Cross also received a letter from Channel 9 newscaster Jim Flink who said he was honored to be able to participate in that event. 

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis reported that the $11,000 funds collected for the Mayor’s Tree is the most money ever raised and congratulated the Mayor for his work in this effort.

 

Mr. Davis advised Council that a Use Tax memo is at their table from Finance Director Cash Sweiven regarding potential uses for this tax and requesting feedback on the suggestions.   He will be contacting Council members in the next few days so we can l move forward on a fast track with this issue.

 

City Manager Davis mentioned that potential names are needed for the Strategic Planning Committee as soon as possible so that a kick-off meeting could be set for early January.  This is a citizen-based project and it is important that this committee begin this process and moving in the right direction.

 

Mr. Davis reminded that the Gladstone Chamber Banquet is Friday evening, December 13th. 

 

He also advised that there  may be a need for a special City Council Meeting next week, but will be closed for Christmas Day only during that week.

 

City Manager Davis offered his congratulations to Cathy Swenson who will become the City Clerk upon Marilyn Ahnefeld’s retirement.  He said  the Council made a great choice in Cathy and she will be the first  new City Clerk in twenty-six years.  Cathy comes from the Parks and Recreation Department and will do a great job because there is no one more dedicated to this community.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             PUBLIC HEARING on a request to rezone property at 5800 N Oak Trafficway from C-2 (General Business District)  to CP-3 (Planned Commercial District) for proposed Burnett’s Lighthouse Frozen Custard. Applicant: Roger J. Burnett. Owner:  Auto Trend, Inc.  (File #1186)

 

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Public Hearing and explained the hearing process that the Applicants will make their presentation, followed by comments from those in Favor and those Opposed, and lastly, the City Staff will make their presentation.

 

Roger Burnett, applicant for Burnett’s Lighthouse Frozen Custard and Deli stated that he and his wife Wilma have been long-time residents of Gladstone and decided to place their business in Gladstone because it is their home turf.  Burnett’s Custard at the corner of 58th and North Oak will provide several positive benefits for the City and the residents of Gladstone.  They will replace the abandoned structure  there now with something that is much more consistent with the City  goals for the commercial corridor. 

 

The second benefit is that they will provide the residents of Gladstone an opportunity to purchase a local ice cream product without having to go to the competitor down the street in Kansas City.

 

Mr. Burnett stated that they will provide about twenty part-time jobs for students and others that pay apply.  The business makes use of the after dinner off-peak traffic on North Oak, so the main thrust is in the evening, not when North Oak is the busiest.

 

Mr. Burnett also stated that they would provide an increased tax source.  He and his wife have worked with city officials on every possible area to conform with present City planning and development guidelines and  it has been done without any type of legal mediations required.  They feel this business is something good for Gladstone and look forward to the positive approval of their proposal. 

 

Councilman Shirley Smith asked when the shop will open.  Mr. Burnett replied it was entirely up to the Council.  Their plans call for about eight weeks  construction or so depending on the weather and Council’s approval.

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated that the Planning Commission and staff added one condition which has to do with the guard rail on the west side of the property near the drive-thru lane as well as adding an additional vertical screening in that location to protect the multi-family property to the west from the lights for the drive-thru traffic.  This is reflected in the site plan ordinance and the Planning Commission recommended 9-0 that the Council approve the zoning change and site plan review.

 

Discussion.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi noted that the property is currently zoned C-2 and C-3 and will be rezoned to CP-3 to make it all one zone.  She  asked if the C-3 zone is required because of the drive-thru. 

 

Mr. Wingerson stated that the CP-3 was requested by the applicant so that is what officially moves forward and provides consistent zoning.  One line of zoning logic says that is an inappropriate classification for zoning in a major commercial arterial.  What is minimally necessary is C-1.  It is possible for the Council in their deliberation to down-zone the property from CP-3 which was published and notified to adjacent property owners, to something less.

 

 If Council chooses to do something less than the requested CP-3, he suggests C-2 would be the appropriate classification to allow a broader category of retail business on a major arterial on North Oak.  It is an option for Council to consider.  The applicant is aware of that possibility and as of last week would be supportive if the Council is concerned at all about the C-3  classification and bumping it down to the C-2 or a minimum of C-1.

 

There were no further comments and Mayor Bill Cross closed the Public Hearing.

 

Item 9a. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 02-32, amending Ordinance No. 2.292 being the Gladstone Zoning Ordinance, to rezone property at 5800 N Oak Trafficway from C-2 (General Business District) to CP-3 (Planned Commercial District).  Applicant: Roger J. Burnett. Owner:  Auto Trend, Inc.  

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 02-32 on First Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded.

 

 Discussion.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi stated that she would like to consider rezoning this to a C-2 rather than a CP-3 because properties around this site are zoned C-1, C-2 and residential R-3 and she would like to see a lighter use in place for this  property and asked for direction on doing this.

 

City Manager Davis stated that a motion should be made to amend the request in the Bill  to CP-2.

 

Amendment:  Councilman Carol Rudi moved to amend  the rezoning request in Bill 02-32 from CP-3 to CP-2 (Planned General Business District) .  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded the motion. 

 

The vote on the amendment:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.  

 

The vote on First Reading of the Bill 02-32 as Amended. :  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)   The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 02-32 as Amended, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of  Amended Bill 02-32 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.850.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded.

 

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

 

Item 9b. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 02-33,  approving a Site Plan in conjunction with the rezoning of property at 5800 North Oak Trafficway.   Applicant: Roger J. Burnett. Owner:  Auto Trend, Inc.  

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 02-33 on First Reading.  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)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 02-33, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 02-33 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.851.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.

 

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

 

Item 9c. on the Agenda.           APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for 1,360 sq. ft. new construction and remodeling of property at 5800 N Oak Trafficway for Burnett’s Lighthouse Frozen Custard.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved for approval of Building Permit for Burnett’s Lighthouse Frozen Custard, 5800 N. Oak Trafficway.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0) 

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 02-34, enacting a revised “Schedule of Fees and Charges” for services and activities provided by the City of Gladstone, Missouri. 

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 02-34 on First Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 02-34, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 02-34 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.852.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

 

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

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 02-35,  an ordinance establishing a Community Forestry Plan to provide oversight of the City’s planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants located within city rights-of-way, parks and other public lands; and authorizing the Gladstone Park Board to administer the Community Forestry Plan. 

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 02-35 on First Reading.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. 

 

Discussion.

 

Councilman Shirley Smith stated that this is a very  well-put-together plan and will be a good thing for our city and she is proud that we are taking a stand on making things look better every way we can.

 

City Counselor David Ramsay stated that there is an amended Page 3 to the original ordinance which changes just one phrase to make it more descriptive and asked that Council substitute the page in the ordinance as Council deliberates and acts upon this ordinance.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to amend Bill 02-35 to include an amended Page 3 which makes a statement for Section 9 substituting the words “within public rights-of-way or boundaries”.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded the motion.  The vote on the amendment.   All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)

 

The vote on First Reading of  Bill 02-35 as Amended:      All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)   The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Amended Bill 02-35, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. 

 

Discussion.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi asked if there is a provision in this that is grandfathering existing trees that do not meet  specifications or is that not an issue. 

 

Counselor David Ramsay stated that there is not a grandfathering, but the ordinance relates to trees at any time when the condition of the tree  is subject to concern.  It is a grandfathering to the extent that we are not going to take down trees that do not meet some of the setback provisions of the new ordinance.  Trees are growing and evolving things and if their condition warrants, it will fall under the ordinance.

 

Councilman Rudi confirmed that if there was an issue of not following the ordinance, they could go to the Park Board and go through the appeal process.  Mr. Ramsay replied yes.

 

The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of amended Bill 02-35 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.853.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

 

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

 

Item 12, on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 02-36, amending Ordinance No. 3.818, being the Gladstone Building and Construction Ordinance (BACO 2000) to add new Section 34.200.050.2(d) to prohibit the establishment or enforcement of restrictive covenants that require the exclusive use of wood shingles or other wood product roof covering materials, either in initial construction or replacement of existing materials, of residential structures within the city.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 02-36 on First Reading.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. 

 

Discussion.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith asked Counselor Ramsay about the phrasing under Legislative Findings, Number 8,  and suggested that  it be rephrased to read:  “Many owners of residential property in the City whose property is subject to deed restrictions may, if given a choice, elect to use roofing materials other than wood shingles or other wood products, that provide greater protection from the risk of fire.”

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to amend Bill 02-36, Paragraph 8, to change the word “would” to “may”.  Councilman Shirley Smith who had seconded the motion was agreeable.  The vote  on the bill as Amended:   All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Amended Bill 02-36, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded. 

 

Councilman Carol Rudi stated that she had received a few calls about this and a postcard from R.D. Hall supporting this Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith commended Councilman Beer for bringing this Bill forward.

 

The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Shirley Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, Mayor Bill Cross.   (5-0)  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of amended Bill 02-36 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.854.  Councilman Shirley Smith seconded.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer stated that if it is passed in final form, it is an ordinance that will significantly increase the public safety of our residents.

 

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

 

 

There being no further business to come before the December 9, 2002 Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Bill Cross adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

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Councilman Carol Rudi moved to 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.  Councilman Wayne Beer 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:

 

 

_______________________________

Marilyn F. Ahnefeld,  City Clerk, CMC                          

Approved as submitted:  __________

Approved as corrected/amended: __________

 

                                           

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                                                                                                                          Bill Cross, Mayor