MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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
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
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,
Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve RESOLUTION
R-04-81, accepting Temporary Construction Easements and Standard Easements
from property owners in conjunction with the
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)
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 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:
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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
Approved
as submitted: ___
Approved
as corrected/amended: ___
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Mayor Wayne Beer