MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
GLADSTONE,
MISSOURI
REGULAR
MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE
23, 2003
PRESENT: Mayor Les Smith
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
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular June 23, 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
JUNE 9, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular
June 9, 2003, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded the
motion. The vote: All “aye”
Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross,
Mayor Les Smith.
(4-0)
Item 4a. on the Agenda.
Mayor Les Smith read a PROCLAMTION
designating the month of July 2003, as “National Parks and Recreation
Month” in Gladstone, Missouri.
Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis accepted the proclamation,
and thanked Mayor Smith and City Council members.
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT
AGENDA.
Following the Clerk’s
reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
read. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-44, authorizing acceptance of work under
contract with Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. for the Mill Creek Sanitary
Rehabilitation, and authorizing final payment in the amount of $234,738.00. Project 0391. Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-45, authorizing acceptance of work under
contract with McConnell and Associates for the Tennis and Basketball Court
Resurfacing, and authorizing final payment in the amount of $5,086.03. Project 0125. Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to adopt RESOLUTION R-03-46, approving the contract with the City of
Overland Park, Kansas, for emergency storm debris removal services in the
aftermath of the tornado of May 4, 2003, in an amount not to exceed
$21,000.00. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to approve the ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RNEWALS for
Bubbles Wines & Spirits, 7407 N. Oak, Quik Trip, 2590 NE 72 Street, and
Quik Trip, 6309 NE Antioch Road.
Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to approve the FINANCIAL REPORTS for the month of May
2003. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0
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 Joe Evans remarked that he attended Bluesfest, Friday, June 20th, and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis and the entire Parks and Recreation Department for their wonderful job. Councilman Evans thanked the volunteers, especially Terry Hoppenthaler and Anita Newsom, and members of the City Council. The Bluesfest was a very nice event, and Councilman Evans stated he is looking forward to the first Theatre in the Park performance in July. Councilman Evans concluded by saying the new Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre is outstanding.
Councilman Carol
Rudi
commented that she also attended Bluesfest this weekend and felt it was a
wonderful event, with wonderful weather.
Councilman Rudi expressed her thanks to everyone who assisted with this
event, and remarked that the Amphitheatre is great and she was pleased to see
the City Seal in place on the Amphitheatre.
Councilman Rudi thanked Ruth Edwards, a recent graduate of the Gladstone
Public Safety Citizens Academy, who brought delicious chocolate cake for the enjoyment
of those present, and invited everyone to have a piece of cake after the
meeting. Councilman Rudi encouraged
everyone to attend the upcoming Theatre in the Park Productions in July and
August and the July 4th Celebration, all of which will be held at
the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre.
Councilman
Bill Cross
stated he wished to reiterate the comments of Councilman Evans and Councilman
Rudi, and thanked everyone involved in the successful Bluesfest. The number of people in attendance was
fantastic, and Councilman Cross remarked he hoped that Public Safety staff were
not too busy at the event.
Councilman Cross mentioned that according to the May
2003 Financial Report, the sales tax revenue is up $11,000 from this time last
year.
Finance Director Cash Sweiven commented that June’s
sales tax has been collected, and through June, Sales Tax revenues are
approximately $14,000 over last year.
Councilman Cross stated he noticed the license and
permits revenues have increased by approximately $40,000, and asked if that
increase was due to the recent tornado.
Director Sweiven replied the increase was due to two
major construction permits. One permit
was for senior housing and the other was for Steak & Shake restaurant.
Councilman Cross mentioned there is a 3 percent
decrease in expenditures from last year, and thanked Director Sweiven for the
time and effort he puts into providing such a detailed financial report.
Mayor Les
Smith
congratulated the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce on their outstanding work
in another successful Bluesfest. The
acts that performed at Bluesfest were phenomenal. Mayor Smith also congratulated City staff and volunteers on their
hard work, and stated the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre is a beautiful facility.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis stated he wished to
reiterate City Council members’ comments, and congratulated the Gladstone Area
Chamber of Commerce on a successful festival.
City Manager Davis stated the City appreciated being a part of the
Bluesfest event and it is a great event for our community. City Manager Davis remarked that the Oak
Grove Park Amphitheatre looks very nice, and he could not be more proud of the
City staff and all those who worked toward its renovation. As mentioned in a newspaper article, it is
truly a Northland landmark.
City Manager Davis reminded everyone of upcoming
events at the Oak Grove Park Amphitheatre, the July 4th celebration,
and the Theatre in the Park production of “Peter Pan”, which is July 11, 12,
and 13.
City Manager Davis encouraged residents to attend
the July 4th celebration fireworks display, and reminded everyone
that the use of fireworks by residents is not only illegal in Gladstone, but
using fireworks puts people and property in danger.
Item 9. on
the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 03-42, authorizing execution of a contract with the
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to provide public transportation
serving Gladstone residents for the period 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 Cross moved to
adopt Resolution No. 03-42, authorizing execution of a contract with the Kansas
City Area Transportation Authority to provide public Transportation serving Gladstone
residents for the period 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 Carol Rudi seconded.
Discussion.
Councilman Rudi mentioned
this is the second City Council meeting where this contract has been discussed,
and she felt Council members’ questions were answered very well earlier in the
City Council Study Session. However
Councilman Rudi stated she wished to say again she feels this is a tremendous amount
of money for the number of citizens this contract serves. Councilman Rudi remarked she knows this
contract is recommended by the Capital Improvements Committee, and feels City
Council should act on their recommendation, but hopes in the future the Capital
Improvements Committee will discuss this issue more in depth. Councilman Rudi would like to see in the
future consideration of a fee increase, so citizens who use this service may
share in the cost.
Councilman
Cross agreed with Councilman Rudi this is a great deal of money, but it is a
necessity in our city to have this service.
Councilman Cross agreed with a fee increase for the people who use this
service and hopes that through marketing, more people will start using public
transportation.
Mayor
Smith commended Councilman Rudi on the questions she provided City staff that were answered by the KCATA
representative. Her questions showed a
lot of thought, and Mayor Smith appreciated Councilman Rudi’s efforts.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Item
10. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-20, approving the Final Plat of “Northaven
Village Condominium Sixth Plat”. File
1194
Councilman
Bill Cross moved to place Bill 03-20 on First Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman
Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-20, Waive the Rule and
place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.
Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
The vote: All “aye” – Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman
Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-20 and enact
the Bill as Ordinance 3.874.
Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
Discussion.
Councilman
Carol Rudi asked how many more plats there are for this development.
Assistant
City Manager Scott Wingerson replied there are at least two more plats
forthcoming. One may be later this summer and one next year. There may be a different type project
planned for the remaining land.
Roll
Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Item
11. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 03-21, authorizing the execution of Certificates of
Participation Series 2003 and related documents for storm water improvements
under the Missouri DNR Storm Water Grant and Loan Program.
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 03-21 on First Reading. Councilman Joe Evans seconded. The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 03-21, Waive the Rule and
place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.
Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
The vote: All “aye” – Councilman
Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman
Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 03-21 and enact
the Bill as Ordinance 3.875.
Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
Roll
Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe
Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Item 12. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no further business.
Item 13. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 14. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to adjourn the Regular
meeting. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded.
The
vote: All “aye” - Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (4-0)
Respectfully submitted:
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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
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Mayor Les Smith