MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
GLADSTONE,
MISSOURI
REGULAR
MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE
9, 2003
PRESENT: Mayor Les Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
Councilman Bill Cross
Councilman Carol Rudi
Councilman Joe Evans
City Manager
Kirk Davis
Assistant City
Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor
David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy
Swenson
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular June 9, 2003 City
Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.
Item
3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Les Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.
Item 4. on the
Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR
MAY 27, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular
May 27, 2003, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer seconded the
motion. The vote: All “aye”
Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor
Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith.
(5-0)
Item 4a. on the Agenda. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION to graduates of the
Gladstone Public Safety Citizens Academy.
Mayor Les Smith remarked he
believes the graduates from the Gladstone Public Safety Citizens Academy
enjoyed the academy and he expressed his pride in the program, and in the
efforts of Sergeant Richard King, and Public Safety Director Bill Adamo. Mayor Smith stated he was also proud the
citizens chose to participate in the program.
Mayor Les Smith, accompanied
by City Council members, and with the assistance of City Manager Kirk Davis,
Sergeant Richard King and Director Bill Adamo, presented certificates, class
pictures, and City seal pins to graduates:
Jan Black, Vaughn Brown, Eli Dahdal, Ruth Edwards, Alta Falke, Elzene
Gourley, Janie Greathouse, Sharyn Harding, Gloria Hollingsworth, Emilie
Mendala, Russ Palmer, Mary Payton, Carol Robey, Barbara Rock, Ray Rock, Karen
Sims, Arthur Van Becelaere, Michael Webb, and Pat Wheat.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
stated he was a member of the second Gladstone Public Safety Citizens Academy,
and he believed that all the classes feel strongly about the benefit of the
program. Councilman Beer remarked he
hopes there are always enough interested citizens to continue the program. This is a good opportunity to learn about
Public Safety and the City of Gladstone.
Councilman Beer mentioned he hopes some day there can be a graduate
level class for those who have already graduated.
Councilman Carol Rudi
congratulated the graduates and thanked them for their time. Councilman Rudi was in the second class
also, and knows the time and dedication required, and feels we need citizens in
our community willing to give such time and dedication. Councilman Rudi continued by saying she
believes, by her observation, that this is Sergeant King’s favorite class. Councilman Rudi then mentioned that Sergeant
King is involved in another program, the Neighborhood Watch Program, and
Sergeant King was in Councilman Rudi’s neighborhood Sunday night and spent time
with the neighbors to set up a Neighborhood Watch Program. If anyone is interested in setting up this
excellent program, please call Sergeant King.
Councilman Bill Cross stated
it has been his pleasure to be present at all three of the Public Safety
Citizens Academy graduations, and as a teacher of 47 years, it reminds him of
his classes that he thought were all wonderful, yet each class seems to get
better, until someone reminds you of the fun times from 20 years ago. Councilman Cross remarked that it is nice to
see the enthusiasm of the program participants, and it is apparent that the
citizens of Gladstone are very interested in the City. Councilman Cross commented that the more
citizens understand the operation of the City, the more they appreciate City
staff.
Councilman Joe Evans thanked
all the recent graduates of the Public Safety Citizens Academy, and stated it
is invigorating to see that all the graduates are interested in the
community. City Council members want to
be involved in City government, and it is fantastic to see the Gladstone Public
Safety Citizen Academy graduates excited to be a part of our city.
Mayor Les Smith
congratulated the graduates and thanked them for being involved and informed
citizens. The motto of Gladstone has
been “Progress Through People”, and it is very true. Gladstone is very much about “community”, which was apparent in
the aftermath of the recent tornado in the way people came together. Mayor Smith continued by saying Gladstone is
all about people, and that is what makes Gladstone special, and encouraged the
graduates to become involved in the city.
Item 4b. on the Agenda. Mayor Les Smith read a PROCLAMATION designating the week of
June 23, 2003 as “Smoke Detector Awareness Week” in Gladstone, Missouri. Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Executive Director Art Hammen accepted the proclamation, and thanked Mayor
Smith and City Council members.
Item 4c. on the Agenda. GLADSTONE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS REPORT by Executive Director
Art Hammen.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Executive Director Art Hammen introduced himself and stated he lives at 7117
North Norton Avenue in Gladstone. Mr.
Hammen expressed his appreciation in having the opportunity to attend this
Council meeting and give some background information on Gladstone Neighbors
Helping Neighbors, and to report on the activities of the group. Mr. Hammen began by saying Gladstone
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (GNHN) originated in 1999 out of a desire to do
more than just find homeowners whose property was in disrepair. Members of the City and volunteers realized
that there were many folks in Gladstone who needed help to comply with property
maintenance codes.
Mr. Hammen reported that the
group is governed by a five member Board of Directors that includes the
Chairman of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce; the Chairman of the
Gladstone Economic Betterment Council; the Mayor; the Assistant City Manager,
Scott Wingerson; and the Executive Director.
Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors help Gladstone residents who are
physically or financially challenged with maintenance and upkeep of their
property. Mr. Hammen explained that
requests for assistance are granted based on the applicant’s need. Much of the work is done by volunteers, and
everything is provided at no cost to the homeowner. The organization has had the good fortune in partnering with many
community organizations, such as the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce,
Rotary, Sertoma Club, Optimists Club, Young Friends of the Northland, the Elks,
and many others.
Mr. Hammen continued by
saying that all funding for Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors comes from
donations in both money and materials.
Those donations come from individuals, groups, and businesses. Some examples of work performed for
Gladstone residents include plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, roof
repairs, yard clean-up, new siding, foundation repairs, weatherization and many
other home improvements. Whenever
working with an applicant, a special effort is made to check for working smoke detectors. Mr. Hammen reported that in 1999, Gladstone
Neighbors Helping Neighbors received the Clay County Economic Development
Commission’s “Community Keystone Recognition Award”. The year 2000 saw sky rocketing gas bills. That year the group leveraged a $5,000 grant
from the City into about $15,000 worth of insulation and weatherization
improvements, providing long term relief from high energy bills for 22
Gladstone homeowners.
In the years 2001 and 2002,
Mr. Hammen stated, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors provided forty Federal
Home Loan Bank grants totaling nearly $140,000 worth of home improvements. Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors paid
$8,000 in administrative fees to secure these grants. Put another way, for every dollar Gladstone Neighbors Helping
Neighbors spent, Gladstone residents received over $17.00 in home repairs and
improvements.
Mr. Hammen stated that in
addition to individual help, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors has been
involved with three general assistance projects. During the ice storm of February 7, 2002, the City was flooded with
calls for assistance. Gladstone
Neighbors Helping Neighbors organized and coordinated volunteer clean-up
efforts, and over the next week or so, more than 40 volunteers responded to
nearly 70 calls for help with tree limb and brush removal.
Mr. Hammen continued by
saying that last summer was hot and dry.
Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors raised money and distributed free
fans to any Gladstone resident who needed relief from the heat. This year the organization will again have
fans available for those in need. Most
recently, Mr. Hammen reported, on May 4th, Gladstone was devastated
by a tornado, where approximately 389 homes suffered damage in a collective
amount of approximately $30 million.
During the following two weeks, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors
coordinated the efforts of approximately 300 volunteers who spent approximately
2,900 hours helping Gladstone residents clean up and recover from this awful
event, with help from Gladstone residents, individuals, groups and businesses
throughout the metropolitan area, and even people who came from as far away as
California. Arrangements were made for
people to feed both the volunteers and residents affected by the tornado each
of the two Saturdays following the tornado.
Mr. Hammen stated that
getting back to individual projects, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors has
a list that would normally take several months to complete, and requests are
still coming in. Today, the group met
with members of the Central Texas Conference of Youth and Ministries, who
recently arrived in our area with eight teams of youth and adult workers. It is anticipated that by the end of this
week, they will complete five to seven individual projects, for Neighbors
Helping Neighbors, providing not only the labor, but also the materials
needed. This will significantly enhance
response time to the community.
Mr. Hammen continued by
saying that on this night, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors is also
kicking off a campaign to ensure that there are working smoke detectors in
every Gladstone residence. Mr. Hammen
thanked Mayor Smith for proclaiming the week of June 23, 2003 as Smoke Detector
Awareness Week in Gladstone, and remarked that already this year, several
people have lost their lives in the metropolitan area as a result of fires in
homes with no working smoke detectors.
Mr. Hammen commented that this is a preventable tragedy, and it is the
goal of Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors to see that every home in
Gladstone has working smoke detectors.
At a minimum there should be one smoke detector on each level of the
home. Current building codes require a
smoke detector in each bedroom as well as in the hallways leading to those
rooms. Mr. Hammen encouraged everyone
to check the batteries in their smoke detectors and to replace them
annually. This campaign is a
cooperative effort with the Gladstone Public Safety Department and the members
of the Northland Optimists Club. The
Public Safety Department is providing the smoke detectors for Gladstone
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and the members of the Northland Optimists Club
will serve as the volunteers who will go into the community and install the
smoke detectors for Gladstone residents.
This offer is open to any Gladstone resident who does not have adequate
smoke detector protection. Income
limitations, in this instance, do not apply.
Mr. Hammen reported that to
arrange for smoke detectors to be installed, all a resident needs to do is call
Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors 24-hour phone line at 437-2423 by June 20th,
and leave their name, address, and phone number. A volunteer will call back to schedule a time to install the
smoke detectors during the week of June 23rd. Mr. Hammen remarked that Gladstone Neighbors
Helping Neighbors provides an opportunity for Gladstone citizens to show how
much they care about our community. It
exists solely because of volunteers and donations of money and materials. Mr. Hammen expressed his appreciation for
the support that Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors receives from the City
of Gladstone and the City Council.
Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ slogan is “Together We Can Make a
Difference”, and with the help of the City and City Council, this organization
certainly does.
Mr. Hammen provided
Neighbors Helping Neighbors brochures, and asked if there were any
questions.
Councilman Rudi suggested
Mr. Hammen inform the audience who to make checks out to and where to send
them, when they wish to make a donation.
Mr. Hammen thanked
Councilman Rudi, and replied that checks may be made out to Neighbors Helping
Neighbors and sent to Gladstone City Hall, 7010 North Holmes, Gladstone,
Missouri 64118.
Councilman Rudi asked if
someone wishes to volunteer their services, they phone the 437-2423 number.
Mr. Hammen replied, that is
correct, that is a 24-hour line with a voice mail message and the opportunity
for anyone to leave a message to volunteer or to express a need.
Councilman Bill Cross
emphasized that the Smoke Detector Program is for every resident in Gladstone
who needs a smoke detector, irregardless of their financial or economic
situation. Councilman Cross asked the
media present to please report this, so residents who are not present will hear
about this program.
Councilman Rudi mentioned
that she appreciated the information as to how many smoke detectors are
required in a home. This is information
many people may not know.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
remarked that he personally appreciates the efforts of Mr. Hammen and Gladstone
Neighbors Helping Neighbors who help residents in Gladstone who need
assistance.
Mayor Les Smith thanked Mr.
Hammen for his report.
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT
AGENDA.
Following the Clerk’s
reading, Councilman Carol Rudi made a motion to remove Resolution R-03-42 from
the Consent Agenda and reassign it as Item 5a. for further discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne
Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-40, authorizing execution of a contract with
Mid America Sign Contractors, Inc. including Change Order No. One for the City
Signage Master Plan. Project
0110/0210. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les
Smith. (5-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-41, authorizing execution of a contract and
Deduct Alternative #4 with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company in the amount of
$1,306,850.00 for the Public Safety Fire Station. Project 025602.
Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne
Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Mayor
Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to approve the ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RNEWALS for Hen
House, 6475 North Prospect, Osco Drug, 6129 North Antioch Road, and Northland
Elks, 7010 North Cherry. Councilman Joe
Evans seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les
Smith. (5-0
Item 5a. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 03-42, authorizing execution of a contract with
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to provide public transportation
serving Gladstone residents for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004 for a total Gladstone local share not to exceed $21,800 from the
Transportation Sales Tax Fund.
Councilman Rudi stated that
Resolution R-03-42 is to approve a contract with the Kansas City Area
Transportation Authority (KCATA). There
was a long conversation about this contract last year, with a number of
questions from the City Council answered.
However, this contract still concerns Councilman Rudi as to the amount
of money that is spent for the number of riders. It appears that the revenue per rider in 2002 was $27.00; for
2003 it is $23.00, which means our revenue is decreasing. Councilman Rudi said she had some questions,
such as who is eligible to pay reduced fares.
Councilman Rudi referenced page two of the contract, where there is an
estimated total deficit of $34,256 that is made up of $14,551, contributed by
the Federal and State share, and our local share would be $21,800. There is a difference of $2,095, which
Councilman Rudi questioned.
Assistant City Manager Scott
Wingerson responded that he spoke to KCATA last week, and he will speak to them
again about the $2,095 deficit. In
terms of the eligibility, he will also ask KCATA that question. The intention tonight was to place this
before City Council. The KCATA is
interested in what questions City Council members might have, and Assistant
City Manager Wingerson will forward those question to KCATA, and be prepared to
bring back the answers at the next City Council meeting.
Councilman Rudi mentioned
there is a statement in Mr. Wingerson’s memorandum concerning increasing the
promotion of ridership. Councilman Rudi
believes that may have been discussed last year, and would like to know what
happened with that.
Assistant City Manager Scott
Wingerson replied he did not see that in reviewing last year’s application by
KCATA, but based on the statistics trending downwards it terms of Gladstone
ridership, effort will be made to promote the service, not only for economic
development but for a variety of other reasons for the community. Staff would like to try promoting ridership
this year, and report to City Council next year the outcome, knowing that every
effort has been made to promote ridership.
Councilman Rudi stated she
continues to have a problem with spending $21,800 for 63 average riders per
day. This is quite an expense.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
that Resolution R-03-42 be tabled until the City Council meeting, June 23,
2003. Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les
Smith. (5-0)
REGULAR AGENDA
Item 6. on
the Agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
There was no communications from the audience.
Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Joe Evans stated he wished to reiterate his thanks to the Gladstone Public Safety Citizens Academy graduates for their interest in the City of Gladstone. This is what makes Gladstone such a great place to live. Councilman Evans thanked Sergeant Richard King and Public Safety Director Bill Adamo for their good work.
Councilman
Carol Rudi
had no comments at this time.
Councilman
Bill Cross
encouraged all Gladstone residents to attend the Gladstone Blues Fest, June 21
and June 22, at Oak Grove Park, and to encourage others to attend. Councilman Cross mentioned he hoped that
everyone has had the opportunity to drive by the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre
that is being rebuilt, and have seen how beautiful it is.
Mayor Pro Tem
Wayne Beer
informed those present that the Gladstone Chamber Business After Hours will be
held June 18th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Oak Grove Park, with a tour of the
new Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre, and encouraged everyone to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Beer stated he feels the City
has done a good job in rebuilding the amphitheatre, and he hopes that everyone
will have an opportunity to enjoy the many upcoming events scheduled to take
place at the amphitheatre.
Mayor Les
Smith
reported that upcoming events planned for the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre
include the Business After Hours Open House in conjunction with the Gladstone
Area Chamber of Commerce, that Councilman Beer mentioned, and a formal
dedication on Friday, July 11th, at 7:30 PM. Mayor Smith encouraged everyone to drive by
the amphitheatre, especially after dark, when the lights are on. It is a fabulous structure. As it is a little bit bigger and better than
the previous structure, there is a slight funding deficit. The Amphitheatre Committee has made great
progress towards raising funds for the amphitheatre. Mayor Smith thanked the press for the publicity they gave to the
carnival, that was sponsored recently by the Amphitheatre Committee, which
raised over $10,000 towards the reconstruction of the amphitheatre.
Mayor Smith remarked that included in the Consent
Agenda was the acceptance of a proposal for a contract for the construction of
the new fire station on North Oak Trafficway for a cost of $1,306,850.00. The original budget was projected to be
around $1,400,000.00, so at this point the project appears to be under
budget. This project is the result of
the Fire Protection Sales Tax that the citizens voted on a couple of years ago. This new fire station will aid in public
safety assistance to the community. The
fire station should be built by the middle of January, 2004, which is exciting
news.
Mayor Smith mentioned that he noticed on the TV News
that the Jackson County Sheriff’s office is being criticized about a DUI
(Driving Under the Influence) check point that they had established on 50
Highway on Memorial Day. The news media
reported that seven drivers were arrested that were driving under the influence
of alcohol. Mayor Smith suggested that
perhaps City Council members would be willing to give consensus for the City to
send a letter of support to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office acknowledging
that the City of Gladstone supports their efforts in keeping drunk drivers off
the road.
The consensus of the City Council members was to
send such a letter of support to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, and Mayor
Smith asked City Manager Davis to prepare the letter.
Councilman Rudi suggested if anyone wished to
contribute towards the reconstruction of the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre, they
may do so by sending a contribution to the City. Councilman Rudi explained the reason she encourages contributions
of this sort, is because the City’s sales tax revenues are down, and they are
not projected to be better in the near future.
The only way the City can continue to provide the same kind of programs
is through community support.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis reported that in regard to
the May 4th tornado response, the brush pick up has been completed,
and debris pick up at the curb should be complete in the next couple of days,
subject to what happens to certain homes that may be demolished.
Councilman Carol Rudi inquired into the cost to the
City for the Tornado clean up.
Finance Director Cash Sweiven replied that total
current costs are estimated at $965,000, with the City’s portion being
approximately $100,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer asked what the total count
is for the homes that must be demolished.
City Manager Davis replied that 32 homeowners have
permits or will be getting permits for demolition. There is still a question on seven or eight houses.
Item 9. on
the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING on a request for a Site
Plan Revision on property located at 4901 Old Pike Road. Applicant:
Suter-Sambol LLC. Owner: Credit
Suisse Leasing, c/o the Home Depot. (File #1191)
Mayor Les Smith opened the Public Hearing and invited Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson to begin the discussion.
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson began by
addressing the two site plans that were included in the City Council
packets. The first site plan was
submitted by the applicant and suggests the development of a convenience store
with six fuel islands on the parcel remaining of the Home Depot plat. This project is directly south of Steak ‘N
Shake, and is located primarily in Gladstone, however, the eastern section is
located in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr.
Wingerson stated the second site plan seeks to superimpose the Steak ‘N Shake
development with this development to give the City Council an idea of how the
two projects will work together. In the
second site plan, there is seen the same convenience store and gas pumps, and
the elimination of the northern driveway to the convenience store replaced by
shared access through the Steak ‘N Shake lot onto Home Depot property, with
access to a single intersection. Steak
‘N Shake and the applicant is supportive of this concept, and the Planning
Commission recommends unanimously the applicant’s request be approved. Mr. Wingerson reported that Mr. Suter, the
applicant, will make a brief presentation to City Council, and a part of that
presentation will be to show the type of development he and his company
envision for the intersection.
Councilman Carol Rudi mentioned on the second plan
it appears there is a drive between Steak ‘N Shake and the new development that
has been marked out. Councilman Rudi,
for clarification, asked if that drive is really open and the north driveway is
closed.
Mr. Wingerson replied that is correct, the driveway
to the north is closed, with a heavy dark line indicating a curb and landscape
area, and the area just to the north and east is the area that would be shared
between the Steak ‘N Shake and this project.
Mayor Smith invited the applicant to step forward.
The applicant, Mr. Ken Suter, introduced himself,
and stated he is the owner of Saco Petroleum, Incorporated, and explained he
distributes gasoline and diesel fuel to convenience stores. Mr. Suter stated this property is owned and
is seeking to be developed under Suter-Sambol, LLC. Saco Petroleum will be the supplier of the fuel product to the
location, and has had an office at 1910 Armour Road in North Kansas City for 34
years. Mr. Suter shared two pictures of
a convenience store located at 112th Street, close to the
airport. Although the proposed building
would be changed somewhat from the pictures, the general image is similar. Mr. Suter stated that based on a market
study, it is projected that approximately $800,000 in products would be sold
per year that would be subject to sales tax at this proposed business. It is estimated to sell approximately
1,800,000 gallons of motor fuel per year.
This proposed project will also be contributing to the property tax and
real estate tax revenues.
Mr. Suter remarked he agrees with most everything in
the recommended conditions listed in the Staff Report except that one condition
states that truck delivery traffic shall be limited to the hours of 6:00 AM to
10:00 PM; Mr. Suter stated he would like the capability of gasoline delivery 24
hours a day. The reason is the delivery
company likes to deliver gasoline late at night due to safety factors, as there
is reduced traffic late at night. Mr.
Suter mentioned there is an error in that the address of the project is listed
in the recommended conditions as 58th and North Oak frontages, and
it should be 4901 Old Pike Road.
Mayor Les Smith confirmed that Mr. Suter stated that
inside sales are projected to be $800,000 per year.
Mr. Suter agreed that is correct. That does not include lottery sales.
Councilman Carol Rudi asked where the cash registers
will be.
Mr. Suter replied that a very small portion of the
building will be in Kansas City, Missouri, but the cash register and front
doors are in Gladstone. Mr. Suter said
he is encouraged by everything that has been said here, and he wished the
business could be opened tomorrow. He
would love to be operating a business in Gladstone.
Mayor Smith stated he has little concern with the 24
hour fuel delivery, as there are no nearby residents.
Mr. Wingerson remarked that the Planning Commission
had a similar discussion about the fuel trucks delivering during the night, and
their recommendation was removal of that condition, and the draft bill does not
include that condition. Mr. Wingerson
continued by saying that Mr. Suter is correct, the address should read 4901 Old
Pike Road.
Mayor Smith asked if there was anyone who wished to
speak in favor of this application.
There was no one who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
Mayor Smith asked if there was anyone who wished to
oppose this application.
There was no one who opposed the application.
As there were no comments from City Council or City
staff, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Item 9a. on
the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-16, approving a Site Plan at 4901 Old Pike
Road. (File #1191).
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 03-16
on First Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi
seconded.
The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the
Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-16, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
Discussion
Councilman Rudi stated she was familiar with property owned by the applicant at 112th Street, and feels it is a very nice clean property, and hopes the one in Gladstone will be very much the same.
Mr. Suter replied it would be the same.
The vote: “Aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-16 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.870. Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
Roll Call Vote: “Aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Mayor Smith wished the best of luck to Mr. Suter on his project.
Item 10. on
the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-17, an annual
ordinance establishing a procedure for certain Gladstone Municipal Officials to
disclose potential conflicts of interest and comply with the personal financial
disclosure requirements pursuant to the State of Missouri “Ethics Law”.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 03-17 on
First Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les
Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-17, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-17 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.871. Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer seconded.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 11. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-18, amending Ordinance No. 2.919, being
section 3-25 (A) of the City Code by increasing the number of authorized liquor
licenses for Class A & B License categories to not more than 25 such
licenses.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 03-18
on First Reading. Councilman Bill Cross
seconded.
Discussion
Mayor Smith asked for information on this proposed
bill.
City Manager Davis replied that a few years ago the
Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce did a survey that asked the citizens of
Gladstone what type of businesses they would like to see in the City, and
restaurants were at the front of that list.
The City has worked hard to obtain restaurants, and the City is at its
limit right now, which is 19, of Class “A” and “B” liquor licenses
available. There is an application on
the agenda, tonight, which would be number 20.
There may be another request coming, both of which will be positive
additions to our community. Staff wants
to offer the City Council more latitude.
Mayor Smith commented that at some point our
forefathers wrote into our ordinances a maximum number of liquor licenses that
could be issued in the city. As the
community continues to grow, we find a need for more licenses.
Councilman Cross asked if the anticipated activity
is both restaurants.
City Manager Davis replied that is correct, both
licenses would be connected to restaurants.
The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the
Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-18, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-18 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.872. Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
Roll Call Vote: “Aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 12. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF NEW LIQUOR LICENSE, CLASS “A” AND “B” LIQUOR BY THE DRINK,
The Peanut of Gladstone, Inc., 6024b North Antioch Road. Managing Officer: Richard Kenny.
Councilman
Bill Cross moved to approve a new liquor license, Class “A” and “B” for The
Peanut of Gladstone, Inc. 6024b North Antioch Road. Managing Officer, Richard Kenny.
Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne
Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 13. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 03-43, adopting the 2004 Annual Operating Budget for
the City of Gladstone, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2003 and
ending June 30, 2004, authorizing the expenditure of funds, and approving the
Position Classification and Compensation Plan.
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 03-43, adopting the 2004 Annual
Operating Budget for the City of Gladstone, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004, authorizing the expenditure of
funds, and approving the Position Classification and Compensation Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer seconded.
Discussion
Councilman
Bill Cross recognized all the time and effort that has gone into the budget
process and asked Finance Director Cash Sweiven how the budget looks, now, two
week after a great deal of discussion.
Finance
Director Cash Sweiven replied that additional money has not yet been received
from the state. It should be received
by the end of the week.
Mayor
Pro Tem Wayne Beer suggested that the budget is a never ending process, and
although this budget is being adopted, it will soon be time to start all over
again.
City
Manager Davis agreed and said as this budget is tight, and there have been
program adjustments, Staff will be watching expenditures very closely. This is a pretty bare bones budget. Every month expenses will be analyzed, and
in 90 days the mid year budget process will begin. It is hopeful our economic initiatives will work in improving the
outlook for the City.
Mayor
Pro Tem Beer stated he believes we are seeing some economic successes and he
believes we will see more significant positive results in the future.
City
Manager Davis thanked City Council members for their time in analyzing the
documents, listening to the presentations, and for their assistance in making
it understood the economic situation the City is in.
Mayor
Smith remarked that the City’s economic attempts are attracting quality
businesses to our community, and restaurants are one of the types of businesses
that various surveys have shown are desired by the residents. Mayor Smith commented that there have been
policy changes such as concerning taking City vehicles home once employees are off
duty, and increased individual costs in health insurance with the health plan
of the City. City employees are being
asked to accept a one percent pay increase, with a 1.5 percent going into a
merit pool. Our management personnel
are being given a flat $750 pay increase, when in some instances their health
insurance premiums are going up $660.
Mayor Smith continued by saying the unsung heroes are the employees of
the City of Gladstone. The City is
blessed to have true public servants as employees. Mayor Smith asked the message be conveyed to all the employees
regarding the appreciation of the City Council for the employees’ willingness
to recognize the times the City is in, and the sacrifices the employees are
making so programs do not have to be cut for the residents.
The
vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor
Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 14. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-19, enacting new provisions of the City’s
Traffic Regulations regulating the following of, and yielding the right of way
to, an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency call.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 03-19 on
First Reading. Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les
Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-19, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-19 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.873. Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
Discussion
Councilman Carol Rudi asked for information about this bill. Councilman Rudi was amazed the City did not have an ordinance in place whereby drivers would be forced to move over for emergency vehicles.
City Counselor Dave Ramsay replied that Corporal Jeff Bolin requested this issue be investigated. These two sections were adopted by the State legislature in the last session and became state law effective in August. Mr. Ramsay shares Councilman Rudi’s surprise because both instances of following too closely and yielding the right of way have long been common rules of the road that most people have learned and obeyed. Until this time they have not been violations of state law. Understandably Corporal Bolin, since he and patrolman Ken Buck both operate the City’s motorcycle patrol during permissible weather, are very concerned about their safety and the safety of those they stop along the side of the road. Officer Bolin suggested about a week ago that had the individual who struck the rear of the State Trooper on I-70 recently, been obeying this particular state law, this would not have occurred. This is certainly a bill to secure additional safety factors for our patrol officers and hopefully through publicity and enforcement, the driving public in Gladstone will become more aware of this law and will voluntarily comply.
Councilman Rudi remarked she finds it very sad that
the City has to enact a bill such as this.
It makes perfect sense to move to the right when an emergency vehicle is
either coming from behind a driver or toward a driver, whenever it is safe to
do so, and slow down and move over when they are along the side of the
road. This is just common sense.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 15. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no further business.
Item 16. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
Amy Newport of The Press Dispatch inquired into the menu items of the new restaurant, The Peanut.
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson replied it is a general fare restaurant, similar to a bar and grill.
Item 17. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to adjourn the
Regular meeting. Councilman Carol Rudi
seconded.
The
vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor
Les Smith. (5-0)
Respectfully submitted:
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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
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Mayor Les Smith