MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY JUNE 12, 2006

PRESENT: Mayor Bill Cross

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith

Councilman Carol Rudi

Councilman Wayne Beer

Councilman Mark Revenaugh

City Manager Kirk Davis

City Counselor David Ramsay

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Regular June 12, 2006, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in

the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

Mayor Bill Cross led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MAY 22, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Regular May 22, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded the motion.

The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0)

Item 4a. on the Agenda. PROCLAMATION: recognizing the 10^th Annual Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest and congratulating the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce on this highly successful annual community event.

Mayor Bill Cross stated as Chamber staff members were not in attendance, he would present the proclamation at the next Chamber luncheon.

Item 4b. on the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Public Works Project of the Year Award.

Public Works Director Chuck Williams stated that each year during National Public Works Week, the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association recognizes outstanding projects of the year. The projects vary in size and are in several different categories. This year the City of Gladstone won a “Transportation Project for less than $2 million” Award. This award is for the 76^th Street project that was recently completed. Director Williams stated he wished to recognize City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Kirk Rome and Public Works Superintendent Tim Hermann for their efforts in seeing this project through to fruition. Mr. Hermann was the Construction Coordinator for this project and did a very good job in keeping in touch with the business owners and citizens who were affected by the project. Director Williams presented the award to Mayor Bill Cross.

Mayor Cross thanked Director Williams and stated Council members appreciate all the hard work of the Public Works Department, and are glad that others have taken notice of that hard work and outstanding effort. Mayor Cross asked that congratulations be extended to the Public Works Department on behalf of the entire City Council. Mayor Cross mentioned there was a nice article in the newspaper recently about Director Williams’ good work.

Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented, and noted that Item 9. on the Regular Agenda would normally have been a Consent Agenda issue, and as this item is on the Regular Agenda, Mayor Pro Tem Smith may be assured that he will not have to excuse himself from voting on the Consent Agenda due to a conflict of interest. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-32, authorizing execution of a contract with Vanum Construction Company, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $1,176,995.00 for the Gladstone Municipal Pool Improvements Project PO0654. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-33, adopting an Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Gladstone, Missouri. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS for:

Quik Trip #237, 6309 NE Antioch Road, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Quik Trip #181; 2590 NE 72^nd Street; 7 Day Package Liquor License

Smokehouse BBQ, 6304 North Oak, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License

Price Chopper, 6475 N Prospect, 7 Day Package Liquor and Wine Tasting License

Bubbles,7407 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee, 7117 North Prospect, 7 Day Package Liquor and Wine Tasting License.

Hy-Vee, Inc. dba Hy-Vee Gas, 7121 North Prospect, 7 Day Package Liquor License.

Trex Mart #7, 5810 NE Antioch Road, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.

REGULAR AGENDA

Item 6. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.

Anne Alexander, 6767 North Askew Circle, stated there lives in Gladstone a very well intentioned lady who is feeding the feral cats who are multiplying. Referring to a letter this lady wrote on April 5, Ms. Alexander stated there are already kittens that are two weeks old in three shelters, and asked if there are more. This woman is feeding feral cats, and there has to be more than 100 cats throughout Gladstone, so she is complicating the problem – not helping at all. Ms. Alexander suggested this lady needs to be contacted about the problem she is creating. None of the cats are immunized and some are in ill health.

Ms. Alexander continued by saying she lives in a two-story townhouse, and there are 66 townhomes in Meadowbrook Townhomes. At the end of her unit, a pit bull puppy chewed through the privacy fence and got into a house through a “doggy door”. Ms. Alexander said her concern is that the dog is chewing through the outside fence, which means it could get loose. Ms. Alexander said she is frightened for the children playing in the area, the people who walk dogs, and for herself, and she is in agreement with Councilman Beer in that these dogs should be fenced and chained. If this dog had been chained, no matter how much it chewed, it could not have escaped from the enclosure. Ms. Alexander stated she appreciates City Council members working on this issue.

City Manager Kirk Davis inquired into the address of the pit bull dog that got out of the fence.

Ms. Alexander stated she would phone Mr. Davis tomorrow with the address. Ms. Alexander said it is her understanding that the mother has taken the dog someplace else.

Anita Newsom, 7401 North Wabash, complimented City staff and City Council on the City’s ratings for fiscal prudence, which was in the Kansas City Star last week. Ms. Newsom stated, in regard to our roads, she does not believe the budget is bloated, and believes the City services its roads very well. Ms. Newsom said as Council is looking at the Animal Control Ordinances and the licensing for pets, something that was brought to her attention by her personal veterinarian is the three-year rabies vaccination for dogs. This is something that has been in practice for years in other communities, where it is permissible for a dog to have a three-year rabies vaccination. Ms. Newsom said according to her veterinarian, and information she has found on the Internet, it is a health issue with the dogs. Excessive vaccinations increases a vaccine associated fibro sarcomas in cats, and in dogs it is an immune mediated disease. According to the lifestyle of a dog, a dog owner and their veterinarian are going to have to make their own decision as to what is best for the dog.

Ms. Newsom said she would like for the City to adopt a policy whereby if a pet owner wishes to use a 3 year rabies immunization for their dog, the 3 year certificate would be acceptable, and although the owner would still renew their license each year, they would not have to have unnecessary vaccinations that would cause physical problems for their pet. Ms. Newsom said she believes a lot of people have dogs that are very contained and are house dogs, and do not have the propensity to be involved with situations where they would be exposed to rabies. Ms. Newsom thanked City Council members for considering this policy.

Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh stated he felt the Bluesfest was extremely well run and well received. A lot of people who attended had a great time. Councilman Revenaugh offered congratulations to all the volunteers, including the people who staffed the volunteers. It was a super job and a nice sense of community, that everyone seemed to enjoy. There were folks from all around the city in attendance to enjoy the Bluesfest last weekend.

Councilman Carol Rudi agreed with Councilman Revenaugh and said Bluesfest was just great, as always. Councilman Rudi asked Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to discuss future events at the park.

Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis reported the first Movie in the Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, would be Friday evening. This will be the first of three movies, which will be shown the third Friday of June, July and August, starting at 9:00 PM.

Councilman Wayne Beer stated, in his opinion, this year was the best Bluesfest. There are segments of the Bluesfest performances that appeal to all age levels of an audience. There are times over the event that the family atmosphere is excellent, and at other times, performances become more appealing to an adult level audience. There is entertainment for all age levels at both nights of Bluesfest, and it is a wonderful event. Councilman Beer stated there were audience members from all over the United States, and it is amazing the audience that follows the Blues music. One of the talents this year was from Europe. Our event is becoming very recognized, and he was told by an enthusiast of Blues that the line-up this year was the best in the United States. Councilman Beer congratulated the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce for a great event. Councilman Beer stated in regard to the cities’ operational efficiency ratings, the Kansas City Star did not get it right regarding our City’s streets, and did not get it right in regard to our City’s sewer systems. If they had been right, our City would have been number one in the ratings.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith began by saying he agreed with the praise for Bluesfest, and it is not just the volunteers, but there is paid staff, and City staff, who volunteer their time without pay to do these festivals. Parks and Recreation Director Lillis and Public Works Director Williams and their staffs did a wonderful job this year. The City is very fortunate to have these folks. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said on Saturday it rained a little bit, and some folks were here from Lawrence, Kansas, and they did not want to return to Lawrence or sit out in the rain. They remembered passing a place at 72^nd and North Broadway, where they thought they could get something to eat and drink, so they waited out the rain in the diner of Gladstone Bowl. This was revenue that would not have been made if it hadn’t been for Bluesfest. The morale of the story is that Bluesfest attracts people from such a wide area, that it truly is an economic development tool. It is recognition for Gladstone, and that’s how these events pay for themselves.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith thanked City Manager Davis and his staff for the 3^rd highest efficiency rating in the metropolitan area. Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated from a business owner and a homeowner’s perspective, he would like to thank Mr. Davis and his staff for the work they do. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said his colleagues on this Council and past Council members should be very proud, because they have made some wise policy decisions over the years, and that is how the City has gotten to where it is now.

Mayor Bill Cross stated he agrees with Mayor Pro Tem Smith in regard to the City’s recent recognition. Last week he spent a lot of time at Mid America Regional Council (MARC) Board meetings and events involving the entire City, where many Mayors and administrators were present, and our recognition was noticed and discussed. Mayor Cross said our City Manager and Assistant City Manager do a great job, and surround themselves with very competent people.

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

City Manager Kirk Davis stated, in regard to the Kansas City Star rankings, there is a lot that goes into those numbers, and although he does not know or understand how they examined the cities’ budgets, he appreciates the work that the Kansas City Star did and the results. City Manager Davis said the next time our City may be ranked 6^th or 7^th - there are a lot of ways to look at numbers. City Manager Davis said Staff appreciates the recognition, and most of all the recognition from City Council. City Manager Davis said he would not have been too disappointed if our City had been ranked 7^th or 8^th, as there are a lot of cities that are well run in our metropolitan area. From the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) standards, Gladstone is recognized throughout the country as a metropolitan area in a number of different ways, and a lot of cities do a lot of good work.

City Manager Davis thanked the City employees for everything they do that has been recognized by this measure. City Manager Davis congratulated the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce for another successful Bluesfest, which is his favorite event. The Chamber does a good job in running this event. City Manager Davis congratulated the Chamber on their construction ribbon cutting for their new office at 70^th and North Cherry. The City looks forward to the Chamber staff moving into their new facility, and kicking off the downtown feel. City Manager Davis congratulated Public Works Director Williams on his favorable comments in the Kansas City Star, and stated Staff appreciates all the work the City does with the Kansas City Star in the many various facets.

Item 9. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL for Gladstone Bowl, Inc., 300 NW 72nd Street, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License for Gladstone Bowl, Inc., 300 NW 72^nd Street. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith said he would be abstaining from the vote due to a conflict of interest in this matter.

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

Item 10. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: for consideration of a Special Use Permit, subject to certain conditions, to Lisa Jo Sink for operation of a Child Care Center on residential property at 6822 North Charlotte Street. Applicant/Owner: Lisa Jo Sink. File No. 1273.

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Public Hearing and explained the hearing process that the applicant would make their presentation, followed by a presentation by the Staff and finally comments from those in Favor and those Opposed.

Staff Presentation

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated Ms. Sink is the applicant, and has asked that he present a summary of her application, and began by saying Ms. Sink is applying for a Special Use Permit that would allow her to operate a Day Care for a period of five years. The maximum children proposed is 10, the hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with drop-off and pick-up times staggered a minimum of 15 minutes. Mr. Wingerson reported the Planning Commission conducted a site visit and found the driveway and the grounds on the site suitable and very well organized for this use. The Planning Commission asked to add one condition to the Ordinance, which is included in the attached Bill. The condition is Number 8, which says no signage shall be allowed on the property. Mr. Wingerson stated the applicant is agreeable to the eight proposed conditions, and the Planning Commission recommends approval unanimously to the City Council.

There was no one to speak in Favor or Opposition to the application.

Mayor Cross closed the Public Hearing.

Item 10a. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 06-17, approving a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to Lisa Jo Sink for operation of a Child Care Center on residential property at 6822 North Charlotte Street. Applicant/Owner: Lisa Jo Sink. File No. 1273

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 06-17 on First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-17, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 06-17 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.996. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0).

Item 11. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 06-18, approving Final Plat of “Brady Hills, Lot 37-38, Tract C”, a subdivision in the County of Clay, City of Gladstone, Missouri, and directing the appropriate officials to affix their signatures to said plat for recording. Applicant: John G. Pileggi. Owner: John Pileggi and Alice M. Daniels. File #1275.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 06-18 on First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-18, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 06-18 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.997. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

Councilman Carol Rudi stated the Planning Commission asked that the shed on this property be removed, and she wished to stress this condition.

Mr. Wingerson stated Staff recommended removal of the shed, and the Planning Commission has recommended the shed be demolished. Staff will be certain that condition is met.

Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0).

Item 12. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 06-19, an annual ordinance establishing a procedure for certain Gladstone Municipal Officials to disclose potential conflicts of interest and comply with the personal financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the State of Missouri “Ethics Law”.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 06-19 on First Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-19, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 06-19 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.998. Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded.

Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0).

Item 13. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION 06-34, adopting the 2007 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Gladstone, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve Resolution 06-34, adopting the 2007 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Gladstone, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated he wished to speak to the time, effort and management that went into putting this budget together. Council members have been saying for the last three or four years that it is almost a Houdini act how the City manages to balance the budget and continue to provide the services to the residents and business owners. Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked City Manager Davis to pass on his regards to Staff for their hard work. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said Finance Director Debra Daily must now remove from her desk the name plaque that says “new guy”. She has been through her first budget, and there has been a different format with the budget this year, and it was very well prepared.

The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0

Item 14. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.

City Manager Davis reported there would be a Household Hazardous Waste event at Happy Rock Park scheduled for June 24, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This is the first such event held in our City for a couple of years. City Manager Davis encouraged residents to take advantage of the event.

Councilman Beer stated he recently visited the Deramus facility to dispose of items, and found the Staff to be very receptive to him and Gladstone, and they were very quick and efficient folks. Councilman Beer suggested if anyone is unable to take advantage of the mobile event, to please feel free to go to the Deramus site.

Item 15. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

There were no questions from the News Media.

Item 16. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the June 12, 2006, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Bill Cross adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

Approved as submitted: ___

Approved as corrected/amended: ___

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Mayor Bill Cross