MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 8, 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 November 8, 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 OCTOBER 25, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular October 25, 2004, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Les Smith seconded the motion. 

 

The vote:  “Aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi and Mayor Wayne Beer. “Abstain” - Councilman Joe Evans.  (4-0-1)

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.           Mayor Wayne Beer stated that listed on the Agenda is a PROCLAMATION recognizing DR. THOMAS P. CUMMINGS, Superintendent of the North Kansas City School District on being named the 2005 Missouri Superintendent of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Administrators.  Mayor Beer explained that as no one was present at the meeting to accept the proclamation, he would not read the proclamation, but would make sure it is received by Dr. Cummings.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.  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).

 

CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL:

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve RESOLUTION R-04-77, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Metro Asphalt, Incorporated, for the 2004 Full Depth Replacement and 2004 Overlay Programs; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $39,070.16 for Project 045002/055001. 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 RESOLUTION R-04-78, accepting Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements from property owners in conjunction with the Northeast 67th and Forest Storm Drainage Project.  (045033).  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 RESOLUTION R-04-79, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Commercial Concepts and Furnishings for furnishings for the New Fire Station; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $3,982.71 for Project 025607.  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 RESOLUTION R-04-80, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Holiday Contracting, Incorporated for the 67th Terrace, 58th Street, and Bellefontaine Circle Water Main Replacements; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $27,492.94 for Project 0490.  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 RESOLUTION R-04-81, accepting Temporary Construction Easements and Standard Easements from property owners in conjunction with the Northeast 58th Street and North Broadway Street Improvements.  Project 035034.  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 RESOLUTION R-04-82, approving a Resolution of Intent to participate in natural hazard mitigation and to work toward becoming a safer community.  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 NEW CLASS “E” AND “H” 7 DAY BEER/WINE LICENSE for Hy-Vee, Incorporated dba Hy-Vee Gas, 7121 North Prospect.  Managing Officer:  Steve Bindseil.  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 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 had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Les Smith stated he was proud to announce the City of Gladstone did pass County Question #1 by approximately 100 votes. 

 

Councilman Bill Cross thanked the Administrative Staff and all involved in providing an enjoyable Employee Recognition Dinner last Saturday night.  Councilman Cross encouraged all to join in setting up the Mayor’s Holiday Tree on Saturday morning, November 13th, at 9:00 AM.  Councilman Cross concluded by saying he was looking forward to the City Council Retreat on Thursday, November 11th.

 

Mayor Wayne Beer reported the Mayor’s Holiday Tree is located in front of First Bank of Missouri on Northeast Antioch Road, and invited all to join him in setting up the tree on November 13th at 9:00 AM.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi stated there was information in the Council’s packet about a LAGERS (Local Association of Government Employees Retirement Services) meeting.  In the information, it reports the rate of returns are down slightly, which reminded Councilman Rudi that in preparing past City budget projections that LAGERS was an area where the City could incur a large bill.  Mayor Pro Tem Rudi asked Finance Director Cash Sweiven to briefly discuss this. 

 

Finance Director Sweiven reported he and Matt Hoops, Parks and Recreation Facility Supervisor, attended the annual LAGERS meeting in Springfield, Missouri, and found the information very valuable.  Director Sweiven stated that regarding the rates of return, actuarially it is attempted to achieve a 7.5 percent return to properly fund the plan.  A chart in the report shows that the rates of return for the years 3 and 5 have been approximately 4 to 4.5 percent.  The ten-year return has been 10 percent.  Last year the rate of return was 16.4 percent, however currently the fund is back to single digit returns.  The rate of return is just one of numerous calculations on which our contribution rate is based. 

 

Director Sweiven said he believed a potential contribution increase of $50,000 was stated in last year’s report, and there is no amount stated this year. Director Sweiven stated because the rate of return has been over 7.5 percent for this last 12 months, ending June 30th, and LAGERS uses a 5-year smoothing average, it makes it very difficult for him to report what the dollar amount would be.  Last year the City did not receive a rate increase due to the low rate of return, but it is possible we could this year.  Director Sweiven stated he believes LAGERS does a good job with the City and the employees’ money, but there may be an across the board increase, which he believes would be less than $50,000.  Director Sweiven shared a copy of the LAGERS annual financial report with City Council members.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis wished everyone a safe Thanksgiving holiday and reported the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Antioch Branch of First Bank of Missouri.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             SECOND READING BILL NO. 04-43, granting a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to Kevin Jamison for operation of a law practice on property at 2501 NE 64th Street.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill No. 04-43 on its Second Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded. 

 

Councilman Joe Evans stated that due to his absence from the last City Council meeting, he would abstain from voting on this issue.

 

The vote:  “Nay” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  “Abstain” – Councilman Joe Evans.  (0-4-1).

 

Mayor Beer explained Bill No. 04-43 has failed.

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           PUBLIC HEARING: on a request to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) and C3 (Commercial District) to CP-2 (Commercial District Planned) and a Site Plan Revision at property located at 5711 N. Antioch Road, including the vacant parcel to the north and east.  Applicant/Owner:  Terry Morgason.  (File #1204)

 

Mayor Beer opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued the Public Hearing to the Monday, December 13, 2004, City Council meeting at he request of the applicant.

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

Councilman Les Smith stated he wished to echo the remarks of Councilman Cross regarding the Employee Recognition Dinner.  Councilman Smith congratulated all who were nominated for Employee of the Year and the three winners of Employee of the Year.  Councilman Smith continued by saying City Council speaks gloriously about the City employees and the dinner was an opportunity to recognize those employees.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi agreed with Councilman Smith’s remarks.

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA. 

 

There were no questions or comments from the News Media.

 

Item 13. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT.

 

There being no further business to come before the November 8, 2004 Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Wayne Beer adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

Councilman Joe Evans moved to adjourn to Closed Executive Session pursuant to the Missouri Open Meeting Act exemptions 610.021(1) for Litigation and Confidential or Privileged Communications with Legal Counsel, and 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 Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0).     

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

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                                                                                              Mayor Wayne Beer