MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Les Smith
Mayor
Pro Tem Wayne Beer
Councilman Joe Evans
City Manager Kirk Davis
City Counselor David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy Swenson
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular January 12, 2004,
City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Les Smith introduced Boy Scout Troop #247 who
presented the Color Guard and led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all
joined.
Mayor Smith invited members of the Boy Scout Troop
#247 Color Guard to join him in front of the Council Chambers to introduce
themselves, and state their age and school they attend. The Scouts introduced themselves as
follows: Justin Schulz, age 12,
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR DECEMBER 1, 2003 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular
December 1, 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 Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith.
(5-0)
Item 4a. on the Agenda. PRESENTATION OF BOARD AND COMMISSION APPRECIATION
PLAQUES.
Mayor Les Smith presented appreciation plaques to
outgoing Board and Commission members in recognition of their service to the
City as follows: Lori LeMunyon,
Recycling and Solid Waste Committee, January 1998 – December 2003; Father
Joseph Mancuso, Sister Cities Commission, January 2002 – December 2003; and
James Bone, Planning Commission, May 2002 – December 2003.
Mayor
Smith thanked the recipients for their hard work and commitment to the
community.
Mayor
Smith invited Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman John Houlihan, and
Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to step forward.
Mayor Smith stated Ms. Lillis, Mr. Houlihan, and he were
honored to attend the Missouri Community Development Society Annual Conference
last week in
Mr. Houlihan offered his thanks to the community, and
stated this truly was a community development project. Mr. Houlihan said it was nice to see the City
of
Ms. Lillis began by saying the City of
Mayor Smith stated what impressed the selection committee was that this was not a “high-dollar” project, but it was truly a community development project. Mayor Smith said this was a community betterment project in the sense that the entire Northland community and others came together, and the State committee was very impressed by that. Mayor Smith congratulated and thanked Ms. Lillis and Mr. Houlihan and all who helped to rebuild the amphitheatre.
Item
5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Following
the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi asked that Resolution R-04-7 be
removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Mayor
Smith stated Resolution R-04-7 would be considered under Agenda Item 5a.
Councilman
Joe Evans asked that Resolution R-04-4 be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
Mayor
Smith stated Resolution R-04-4 would be considered under Agenda Item 5b.
Councilman
Rudi asked Finance Director Cash Sweiven if Use Tax receipts are coming in as
projected.
Finance
Director Cash Sweiven reported the projection for the Use Tax on an annual
basis was $100,000.00, and through December 2003, which is six months of
collections, the City has received approximately $58,000.00. Mr. Sweiven stated, based on his analysis, we
are on pace to make budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-1, authorizing acceptance of work
under contract with Miller Paving and Construction, LLC for the 2003 Curb and
Sidewalk Program, and authorizing final payment in the amount of $4,918.47 for
Project 035007. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-2, authorizing acceptance of work under
contract with BHC Consulting Engineers for the 76th & Woodland Street
Reconstruction (Design), and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$1,650.00 for Project 9409. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-3, authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $25,745.00 to the contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
for the new Fire Station Project 025602. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-5, accepting Temporary Construction
Easements and Standard Easements from property owners in conjunction with the
59th Terrace Drainage Improvements Project 0209. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-6, accepting Temporary Construction
Easements, Permanent Easements, and Right-Of-Way Parcels from property owners
in conjunction with the Northeast 76th Street Reconstruction Project
985014. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-8, authorizing execution of a contract
with Commercial Concepts and Furnishings in the total amount not to exceed
$25,735.98 for furniture for the New Fire Station Project 025607. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to approve A NEW SIX DAY PACKAGE LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY PACKAGE
LICENSE for Gas Mart, 7303 North Oak Trafficway. Managing Officer: Kevin Lott.
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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to approve a LIMITED LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE to Oakhill Day
School, 7019 North Cherry, for a school event on Saturday, February 28,
2004. Hours: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM. Managing Officer: Mark Schirmer. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to approve the FINANCIAL REPORTS for the months of November and
December 2003. 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 5a. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R-04-7, adopting the 2004 State
Legislative Program for the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Councilman Carol Rudi stated, in the proposed 2004
State Legislative Program, she would like to see the portion that discusses the
reapplication of sales tax in regard to food removed for discussion at a later
date. Councilman Rudi stated she was not
comfortable voting in favor of adopting the 2004 State Legislative Program for
the City of Gladstone, Missouri with this section included.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept RESOLUTION
NO. R-04-7, adopting the 2004 State Legislative Program for the City of
Gladstone, Missouri, with the deletion of the paragraph on page 4 that
discusses sales tax on food. 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)
Item 5b. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R-04-4, authorizing Change Order No.
4 in the amount of $44,738.00 to the contract with Harmon Construction for the
City Hall Addition and Renovation Project 036015.
Councilman Joe Evans stated he asked this item be
removed from the Consent Agenda, as he has a conflict of interest and will be
abstaining from voting on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer moved to accept RESOLUTION
NO. R-04-4, authorizing Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $44,738.00 to
the contract with Harmon Construction for the City Hall Addition and Renovation
Project 036015. Councilman Carol Rudi
seconded. The vote: “Aye” Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith “Abstain” Councilman Joe Evans. (4 Ayes; 1 Abstention.)
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 wished everyone a Happy New
Year, and stated the newly renovated Council Chambers looks great, and the
addition to City Hall is coming along nicely.
Councilman Evans stated now we just need to get the new Fire Station
moving along as well.
Councilman Carol Rudi expressed her best wishes to
everyone for a Happy New Year.
Councilman Rudi asked City Counselor Ramsay if he would have the
rewording of the removed portion of the Legislative Program at the next City
Council meeting.
City Counselor David Ramsay replied he would have
the revised Legislative Program prepared for the next City Council meeting.
Councilman Bill Cross expressed his appreciation
to the City for sending him and others to the National League of Cities
Congress of Cities in Nashville, Tennessee.
Councilman Cross found it very rewarding and he learned a great deal at
the meetings. Councilman Cross stated he
had pictures to share for anyone who would like to see them.
Councilman Cross thanked the City for the Employee
Recognition Dinner, which was very nice, with approximately 120 people were
present. Councilman Cross stated the
Strategic Planning Committee, comprised of Gladstone citizens, is considering
important issues for the City and there are a lot of good ideas coming from
their meetings.
Councilman Cross reported he represented the City of
Gladstone at the annual dinner at the Airline History Museum, where he learned
a great deal listening to the World War 2 pilots who were present. Councilman Cross expressed his appreciation
for the opportunity to represent the City at this regional event.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer had no comments at this
time.
Mayor Les Smith wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Smith continued by saying he would like
see if there is a way to make the City of Kansas City aware of the importance
of expediting repair projects, especially on North Oak Trafficway. There is a 55 year old water main that runs
under North Oak Trafficway that many citizens may not realize belongs to Kansas
City, when there is a water main break.
Mayor Smith stated Kansas City did very well in making repairs recently in front of Worth Harley Davidson on North Oak Trafficway. The expediency of those repairs were probably due to a special event that was scheduled at that time. Mayor Smith said whether Gladstone makes necessary repairs and Kansas City pays the bill, a repair policy is established, or anything that can be done to expedite repair work by Kansas City would be greatly appreciated.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer stated he had a rather
“tongue in cheek” remark to make in that tonight the City did something rather
foreign to a former school educator, such as himself, in approving a liquor
license for a school (Oakhill Day School).
Councilman Cross agreed, and commented that he
noticed Mark Schirmer, from Oakhill Day School was in the audience.
Mr. Schirmer invited everyone to attend the annual
one day auction, on Saturday, February 28th, at Oakhill Day School.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis reported there has been a water main break at Northeast 64th Street and North Oak, and City staff has been in contact with the City of Kansas City. City Manager Davis said he was pleased to see on a recent news report that the water main on North Oak Trafficway is the highest priority for water main replacement for Kansas City. The water main on Vivion Road is the second highest priority. City Manager Davis stated he is looking forward to the Kansas City water main being removed from North Oak Trafficway, especially as our city is planning our own water main relocation and repaving of North Oak Trafficway in the next couple of years.
City Manager Davis welcomed everyone back from the holidays, and apologized for the temporary audio system being used until the new permanent audio system is installed. City Manager Davis stated City Council members are doing very well with the temporary system, but there are some buzzing and feedback issues. City Manager Davis thanked everyone for their patience.
Item 9. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: on a request to rezone from R-1
(Residential) to CP2 (Commercial Planned) on property located at 2404 and 2412
NE 72nd Street. Applicant: Apex Management Systems, Incorporated. Owner:
Shirley Lee Wethered, 2404 NE 72nd Street, and Gilbert and
Harriet Chesterton, 2412 NE 72nd Street. (File No. 1210).
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing and announced
the applicant has withdrawn their application, so no Public Hearing or
continuance is necessary. Mayor Smith
closed the Public Hearing.
Item 10. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business.
Item 11. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 12. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer made a motion to adjourn to
Closed Executive Session pursuant to the Missouri Open Meeting Act exemption
610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion.
Councilman Bill Cross seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill
Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer, and Mayor Les Smith (5-0)
Respectfully submitted:
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Cathy
Swenson, City Clerk
Approved
as submitted: ___
Approved
as corrected/amended: ___
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Mayor Les Smith