MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY MAY 10, 2004

 

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Wayne Beer

                             Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi

Councilman Bill Cross

                             Councilman Les Smith

                             Councilman Joe Evans

 

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

Mayor Wayne Beer opened the Regular May 10, 2004, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Mayor Wayne Beer led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR APRIL 26, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular April 26, 2004, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded the motion.  The vote:  “Aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  “Abstain” – Councilman Les Smith (4-0-1)

 

 

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Councilman Les Smith asked that Resolutions R-04-35 and R-04-36 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda as Items 5b. and 5c. for discussion.

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Consent Agenda as amended.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-33, accepting additional Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements from property owners in conjunction with the Northeast 76th Street Reconstruction Project (985014).  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-34, accepting Temporary Construction Easements from property owners in conjunction with the Northeast 76th Street, North Woodland to City Limits, Reconstruction Project (035035).  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve PARK FESTIVAL USE PERMITS for the 8th Annual Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest in Oak Grove Park, 76th & North Troost, Friday and Saturday, June 11-12, 2004, and the 25th Annual Gladfest Celebration on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 1-3,  2004 in Gladstone Central Park, 69th & N. Holmes under the sponsorship of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Gladstone.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve a temporary BEER LICENSE for the Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest in Oak Grove Park, 76th & North Troost, (2-day license), June 11-12, 2004,  Managing Officer: Amy Harlin; and the Gladfest Celebration  in Gladstone Central Park, 69th & N Holmes,  (3-day license), October 1-3, 2004.   Managing Officer:  Amy Harlin.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

Item 5a. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION NO. R-04-32, authorizing the sale of a tract of real estate owned by the City located at the Northwest corner of 55th Terrace and Old Pike Road, to Affordable Homes, Inc., as surplus property.

 

Councilman Les Smith stated he had requested Resolution No. R-04-32 be placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion.  Councilman Smith stated he is a business partner of Art Hammen, who is owner of Affordable Homes, and he could become a future owner of the property outlined in Resolution R-04-32.  The bid for the property from Affordable Homes exceeds other bids received by the City.  Councilman Smith said he would be abstaining from this vote and other votes in any future public processes regarding this property.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi moved to accept RESOLUTION NO. R-04-32, authorizing the sale of a tract of real estate owned by the City located at the Northwest corner of 55th Terrace and Old Pike Road, to Affordable Homes, Inc., as surplus property.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  “Aye” - Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  “Abstain” – Councilman Les Smith.

(4-0-1)

 

Item 5b. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION NO. R-04-35, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with WCP Gladstone Plaza, LLC. evidencing the preliminary terms for redevelopment of Gladstone Plaza.  

 

Councilman Smith stated he wished to keep the public advised as to the progress of the Gladstone Plaza Redevelopment project, and asked City Manager Kirk Davis to discuss Resolution No. R-04-35.

 

City Manager Kirk Davis explained the Memorandum of Understanding outlines the redevelopment partnership relative to acquisition and rebuilding of Gladstone Plaza.  The Memorandum of Understanding helps the developer as he pursues tenants for this potentially 216,000 to 240,000 square feet development.

 

Councilman Smith stated this redevelopment may utilize a Transportation Development District (TDD), which allows a business to charge ¼ to ½ percent higher sales tax to pay for road improvements, and Tax Increment Financing, which supports redevelopment efforts.  The owner of Gladstone Plaza recently sold a section of adjoining property.  This property, along with the redevelopment of Gladstone Plaza and a new retail drug store being built on the southwest corner of North Oak and Northeast 64th Street will generate more revenue for the North Kansas City School District through Tax Increment Financing.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-35, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with WCP Gladstone Plaza, LLC., evidencing the preliminary terms for redevelopment of Gladstone Plaza.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

Item 5c. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION NO. R-04-36, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Funding Agreement with WCP Gladstone Plaza, LLC, for the payment of certain costs associated with the redevelopment of Gladstone Plaza.  

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-36, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Funding Agreement with WCP Gladstone Plaza, LLC, for the payment of certain costs associated with the redevelopment of Gladstone Plaza.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

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 stated he stopped by the new Fire Station and it appears construction will soon be completed.  Councilman Evans said he has seen significant progress on the Santerra project.  It seems to be progressing as promised.

 

Councilman Les Smith stated there have been concerns raised by neighboring residents of The Groove.  The main concerns are regarding noise and parking.  Councilman Smith asked what has been done to mitigate complaints of the neighborhood.

 

City Manager Davis replied he believes the legal issues have been remediated.  Public Safety has made no arrests as of this date.  To the best of City Manager Davis’s knowledge, the Missouri State Liquor Control has not issued citations at this establishment.  The City has asked the establishment to tone down its activities, and there are issues still pending as a part of the Liquor License renewal.  The neighborhood issues are not yet resolved to the satisfaction of City staff.

 

Councilman Smith asked if “No Parking” signs could be posted in front of the neighboring homes, where there is a narrow street with no curbs or gutters.  When patrons of the Groove go to their cars, they often cause quite a commotion. 

 

Councilman Smith stated the Kansas City water line in the northbound lane of North Oak and NE 74th Terrace area has been closed a month, and asked if the City has had conversation with the City of Kansas City.  This is a safety issue and people are circumventing the area’s business district.

 

Public Works Director Andy Noll reported his staff has been working with the City of Kansas City to get repairs completed as quickly as possible, and it is hoped these efforts have spurred a movement to make the necessary repairs.  Contractors working for Kansas City should begin working by May 14th. 

 

Councilman Smith suggested City staff brainstorm as to how the City may control the roadway we drive on each day.  The City needs to be proactive.  Councilman Smith then asked for an update on the Brush and Clean-Up events.

 

Public Works Director Andy Noll stated he is anxious to see how many people take advantage of the additional Brush Clean-Up to be held May 29th for a cost of $2.00 per car.  The Spring Brush Disposal Event was held May 1st and 2nd, and was a very successful event, with 82 dumpsters hauled off during the event.

 

Councilman Smith reported he, City Manager Davis, Finance Director Cash Sweiven, and City Clerk Cathy Swenson attended the Bi-State II meeting in North Kansas City, which was very successful.  A summary report on where the Bi-State issue stands was very informative.  Councilman Smith will be providing copies of the hand-out materials he received to fellow Council members. 

 

Mayor Wayne Beer thanked Councilman Smith for continuing to serve on this important committee, where he provides valuable input for our City.

 

Councilman Bill Cross commended City Manager Davis on his work on the projects he has been given.  City Manager Davis has done a fantastic job.  Councilman Cross thanked City employees for their good work in assisting citizens, and commended Finance Director Cash Sweiven and his staff on an excellent budget report.  Councilman Cross stated the food and activities were outstanding at the recent City employee picnic.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi stated there have been some exciting events scheduled at Oak Grove Park recently and asked Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to give a review of recent activities and activities planned for next week.

 

Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis reported the North Kansas City School District’s Jazz Bands and Choirs performed at the Gladstone Amphitheatre last Saturday, May 8th.   The groups were from the three District high schools, Oak Park, North Kansas City, and Winnetonka.  The North Kansas City School District’s Middle School Orchestras will perform Saturday, May 16th, and the movie Pirates of the Caribbean will be screened as part of the event, “Movie in the Park”, on Friday, June 4th.  The Summertime Blues Festival is Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th.   Director Lillis concluded by saying the Arts Council is sponsoring a five-minute amateur film festival prior to the screening of Pirates of the Caribbean.  The Arts Council will judge submitted amateur films and select two to be shown prior to the movie.

 

Mayor Wayne Beer stated he attended the North Kansas City School District’s Jazz Bands and Choirs Concert and the event was outstanding.  The music was great, and he is confident attendance will increase as word gets out about this event.

 

 

 

Item 7a. on the Agenda.           TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to appoint Jenny Scott to the Tax Increment Financing  (TIF) Commission, as recommended by Mayor Wayne Beer.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis had no comments at this time.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             SECOND READING BILL 04-22, granting a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to Creative Arts Academy for purposes of operating a Gymnastics Center in an R-1 Zone at 1900 NE Englewood Road.  Applicant: Creative Arts Academy. Owner: Englewood Baptist Church.   (File #1223).

 

Following the Clerk’s reading of Bill 04-22, Councilman Joe Evans moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-22 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.913.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.

 

Councilman Les Smith stated he has read the Planning Commission and City Council meeting minutes regarding this Special Use Permit.  Councilman Smith has also visited the property, and feels well informed to vote on this proposal.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-23, amending  Schedule VIII of the Model Traffic Ordinance (Gladstone Municipal Code Section 18-12) to establish a “Stop” sign location at Northeast 75th Street and North Baltimore.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 04-23 on First Reading.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-23, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.

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

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-23 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.914.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-24, creating Chapter 26A and providing regulations concerning the licensing of Day Labor Businesses.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 04-24 on First Reading.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-24, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.

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

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-24 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.915.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-25, prohibiting the feeding of migratory waterfowl in City parks and other City property.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 04-25 on First Reading.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-25, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.

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

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-25 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.916.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.

 

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 comments from the News Media.

 

 

 

Item 15. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT.

 

There being no further business to come before the May 10, 2004, Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Wayne Beer adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  THESE MINUTES ARE SUMMARIZED AS THE RECORDING

  SYSTEM DID NOT PRESERVE VERBATIM MINUTES.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

 

 

                                   

                                                                                Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

 

                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                               Mayor Wayne Beer