MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 8, 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Les Smith
City Manager Kirk Davis
City Counselor David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy Swenson
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
Councilman Joe
Evans
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular March 8, 2004,
City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and
asked the City Clerk to note that Councilman Joe Evans was unable to be in
attendance due to a family emergency, and Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer is attending
the National League of Cities Conference in
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 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular
February 23, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded the
motion. The vote: All “aye” Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman
Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (3-0)
Item
5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Following the Clerk’s
reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote:
All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les
Smith. (3-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-16, authorizing acceptance of a proposal
from Paving Maintenance Supply, Inc. for the purchase of a Crafco SS125D Crack
Sealing Machine for the purchase amount of $22,972.00. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote:
All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les
Smith. (3-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-17, authorizing execution of a contract
with Miller Paving and Construction, LLC.
Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (3-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for an addition to the south of the
existing Hy-Vee Grocery Store at 7117 North Prospect for retail sales and
drive-thru pharmacy.
Owner/Applicant: Hy-Vee, Inc. (BP 04-0072).
Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
The vote: All “aye” - Councilman
Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. (3-0)
Councilman Carol Rudi moved
to approve a BUILDING PERMIT: for a new structure to be constructed at
the northwest corner of the Hy-Vee Grocery Store property at 7117 North
Prospect. The new structure will operate
as a convenience store with gas pumps.
Owner/Applicant: Hy-Vee,
Inc. (BP 04-0085). Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote:
All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les
Smith. (3-0)
Item 6. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Joe Evans stated Mr. Whitton does
bring up a good point with regard to creating an innovative source of revenue,
and he would like the City to pursue that.
Councilman Evans continued by saying Mr. Hall has presented an admirable
plan, and the City does need to find the revenues for that, as well as an
additional ambulance for Public Safety Director Adamo.
Councilman Carol Rudi congratulated Finance
Director Cash Sweiven on a successful Cable audit, which brought $13,614.00 to
the City. Councilman Rudi stated in
Council’s packet was a brochure put out by Public Works that talks about how we
rate our streets. It has some
definitions of criteria for street repair and pictures. Councilman Rudi commented she thinks the
brochure is very nice and hopes it is available for all to have one. Councilman Rudi congratulated Mr. Hall on his
recognition.
Councilman Bill Cross stated he would be attending
the Missouri Municipal League’s Legislative Conference this week and will have
an opportunity to be with our state Senator and Representatives, and may have
an opportunity to promote the Veterans Memorial on the state level. Councilman Cross stated he has worked with
Mr. Hall with young people, and knows the importance of providing positive
opportunities for youth, and he is pleased to see Evelyn Mathis remembered with
a memorial scholarship.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer had no comments at this
time.
Mayor Les Smith had no comments at this time.
Item 7a. on the Agenda. Appointment of Caitlin Nichols, Freshman from Winnetonka
High School, as Student Member to the Sister City Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer
moved to appoint Caitlin Nichols as student member to the Sister City
Commission. 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 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis advised there would be a Special Road District #3 meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM in his office. Mr. Davis reported that on March 8th, Gladstone will be working with the City of Kansas City, Missouri in hosting an official from the Republic of Ukraine, who will be with Gladstone staff for a day learning about different aspects of our municipal operation and Staff looks forward to greeting him.
Councilman Beer remarked it came to his attention this evening that Caitlin Nichols is a granddaughter of Freddie Nichols.
Mayor Smith stated Caitlin Nichols has some big shoes to fill to follow in Freddie Nichols’s footsteps.
Item 9. on the Agenda. SECOND READING BILL 04-5, approving a Site Plan
Revision for property at 7117 North Prospect, and specifically relating to
construction of a retail and drive-thru canopy.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 04-5, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and
Final Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi
seconded.
Councilman Wayne Beer stated he was not at the last
meeting, but did read the minutes, and he felt this is a project that is an
appropriate use of the property. There
were several questions raised as to its viability, one of which was the traffic
impact. Councilman Beer said he felt the
traffic impact has been shown to be not terribly significant, and its location
on the property are such that the site lines will be suitable. Councilman Beer stated given the positive
sales tax implications, as well, this project should move forward.
The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro 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 04-5 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.900. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
Councilman Beer stated he
received a hand delivered note at his residence as he was leaving for this
meeting, from Eileen Ford, a Gladstone resident, that states she is requesting
that Council refuse to let Hy-Vee add a gas station and Shop & Go at
Highway 1 and 72nd Street.
Ms. Ford’s note says the intersection already has a lot of traffic, and
she believed statistics show there are many accidents at the intersection. Ms. Ford’s note further stated this project
would further compromise people trying to gain access to the highway from 70th
Street, thereby increasing the potential for more accidents at that
intersection. Councilman Beer asked if
the State did some light frequency changes to address the accident rate at this
intersection, and if he remembered correctly those changes did have a positive
impact on reducing accidents.
Public Safety Director Adamo
agreed that was correct.
Councilman Beer asked if the
escrows for this project would further reduce the likelihood of accidents at
this intersection.
Assistant City Manager Scott
Wingerson agreed that is correct.
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 10. on the Agenda. SECOND READING BILL 04-6, amending Ordinance No.
2.292 and being an ordinance relating to zoning ordinance regulations and the
establishment of Use Districts within the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 04-6, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and
Final Reading. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded.
Councilman Beer said for the reasons he previously
stated, he feels this project needs to go forward.
The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans,
Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro 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 04-6 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.901 Councilman Joe Evans 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. SECOND READING BILL 04-7, approving a Site Plan
Revision for property at 7117 North Prospect and specifically relating to
construction of a convenience store with petroleum.
Councilman Carol Rudi asked if Item Number 6,
regarding the ten-foot right of way dedication, needs to be changed, because of
right of way dedication.
Assistant City Manager Wingerson replied the language in the bill is appropriate. The specific tool will be an easement reservation, which in effect provides for the dedication.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 04-7, 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
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 04-7 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.902. Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
Councilman Beer commended
Staff and Hy-Vee representatives in providing a project that is acceptable and
practical for both parties involved, and for all the before stated reasons for
Bill 04-5 and Bill 04-6, this project needs to go forward.
Councilman Cross stated
regarding the concerns that this may be a very active corner, he hopes the City
actually has to face the issue that so many people go to Hy-Vee, because of the
service and quality, it becomes a crowded place.
Mayor Smith asked that
Hy-Vee continue to be a good corporate neighbor. Concerns heard from residents were in regard
to the fence and the noise. Hy-Vee has
been a great corporate neighbor and it is hoped that continues.
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 12. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 04-9, amending Schedule IX of
the Model Traffic Ordinance (City Code Section 18-12) designating speed zones
in the City of Gladstone, Missouri to establish a new speed limit of 25 miles
per hour and designation of a school zone for sections of North Antioch Road and
Pleasant Valley Road in the area of St. Andrew’s School.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 04-9
on First Reading. Councilman Joe Evans
seconded. The vote: All “aye” –
Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro
Wayne Beer, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First
Reading of Bill 04-9, 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 Pro 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 04-9 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.903. Councilman Joe Evans seconded.
Councilman Rudi thanked Ms.
Othic for coming to the meeting and expressing her opinion on this issue.
Councilman Beer stated he
would be voting in favor of this Bill, and asked that stricter traffic
enforcement be conducted in the school zones, when children are present.
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 13. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business.
Item 14. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 15. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Carol Rudi made a motion to adjourn to
Closed Executive Session pursuant to the 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 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