MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2006

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Bill Cross

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith                        

Councilman Carol Rudi

                             Councilman Wayne Beer

                             Councilman Mark Revenaugh

 

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Regular October 9, 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Regular September 25, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Mark Revenaugh 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).

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  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).

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-60, authorizing execution of a contract with Sunset Landscape in the total amount not to exceed $66,647.00 for the Northwest Englewood Road and North Broadway Road Beautification Project TP0672.  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).

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for the remodeling of the structure and the milling and overlay of the parking lot at 7017 North Oak Trafficway.  Applicant: Junk Architects.  Owner: Check Smart.  (BP 06-10000779).  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).

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

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

 

Anita Newsom, 7401 North Wabash, stated on behalf of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gladfest 27 Committee, she wished to thank the Mayor, City Council, and City staff for their support in co-hosting Gladfest this year.  Gladfest presented some new challenges due to the City’s positive progress this year.  Ms. Newsom said everyone was very helpful and very kind, and did whatever was asked of them; however, there is some special thanks that needs to be noted and go to some special people. 

 

Ms. Newsom said when she asked for a Staff liaison, City Manager Davis gave her Economic Development Administrator Melinda Mehaffy.  Ms. Newsom said Ms. Mehaffy was wonderful to work with throughout the entire event.  Ms. Mehaffy showed attention to detail, and her support throughout the festival, dealing with logistics, maps and other City areas and departments was incomparable.  Ms. Newsom said Ms. Mehaffy has provided a book that outlines how to coordinate Gladfest.  Ms. Newsom said she thinks City Council members should see the book.  Ms. Newsom said it was wonderful to work with Ms. Mehaffy and to have her help. 

 

Ms. Newsom thanked Sergeant Bob Baier for his support with traffic, the parade, the logistics around City Hall, and working with area schools and businesses to help with traffic during Gladfest.  Ms. Newsom said Sergeant Baier was very helpful both with traffic and on site during Gladfest. 

 

Ms. Newsom thanked Sergeant Richard King for his article in the new Gladstone magazine.  The article was great and brought a large emphasis to Gladfest.  Ms. Newsom thanked GIS (Geographic Information System) Manager Kreg Cox for making maps for the Gladfest event.  Ms. Newsom said all she had to do was email Mr. Cox and explain her needs, and he would email a map back within 24 hours.  Ms. Newsom thanked Parks Supervisor Matt Hoops who made everything look wonderful.  Ms. Newsom said Mr. Hoops and his staff did anything that was needed, and did it with a wonderful and positive attitude.  Ms. Newsom said Administrative Assistant Jennifer Stafford in Public Works volunteered to make signs, mounted them, had them ready, and was willing to do whatever was needed. 

 

Ms. Newsom said Public Works Director Chuck Williams asked Construction Coordinator Shane Horton to clear North Oak Trafficway of all the steel plates in time for the parade.  Ms. Newsom said City Council members and members of the leadership staff took leadership roles in Gladfest in making sure it was a success.

 

Ms. Newsom thanked everyone for their support, and invited everyone to a Gladfest recap meeting tomorrow night at Jose Peppers, where everyone is welcome to give their positive comments and critiques on how to make Gladfest even better next year. 

 

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

 

Councilman Mark Revenaugh had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi stated she thought Gladfest was excellent this year, and she liked the change in layout, which provided a great street fair feel that the City has not had before.  Councilman Rudi said she heard a lot of positive comments about Gladfest.  Councilman Rudi said her only regret is that she was not able to attend the events on Sunday, as she and fellow Council members attended the Missouri Municipal League conference in St. Louis. 

 

Councilman Wayne Beer had no comments at this time.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated he wished to echo the comments of his colleagues about Gladfest.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he heard folks say they did like the change and some did not like the change, but sometimes people don’t like change just because it is change.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he hopes that Gladfest with the street fair feel will eventually evolve to more of an Art Fair as a component of Gladfest, which would be really neat for the community.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith thanked Ms. Newsom and all the folks who worked on Gladfest.  They made our community proud once again.

 

Mayor Bill Cross stated that all of City Manager Davis’s staff pitched in and helped with Gladfest, which made it successful.  Mayor Cross said this year, the Scarecrow 5K Walk Run was the biggest and best organized.  Mayor Cross said he received information that there were 163 runners at this event, which is double the number from last year, and over $6,000.00 was made from this event.  Mayor Cross said Steve Bindseil, Hy-Vee store manager, participated in the run, and donated food and money.  Mayor Cross said although he and City Council members were not able to attend the Sunday events at Gladfest, they were able to keep up with what was happening by Staff reports.  Mayor Cross said he believed Ms. Newsom ordered the weather, which was very good. 

 

Mayor Cross reported that he was invited by Kansas City Mayor Barnes to participate in the groundbreaking of the performing arts building in Kansas City, Missouri, and he was privileged to represent Gladstone at that event.  Mayor Cross reminded City Council members of the Council Goal Setting retreat on Wednesday.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis reported that the Community Building demolition will be between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM, tomorrow morning.  City Manager Davis stated the Leadership Team has a retreat scheduled for this Thursday, and Leadership Team members will not be in City Hall on that day, but will be available if a need should arise.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.   FIRST READING BILL NO. 06-34, amending City Code Section 1.110.010(a) by abolishing the Arts Council and Sister Cities Commission, and establishing the Arts Commission as an authorized Commission for the City of Gladstone.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 06-34 on First Reading.  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.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-34, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

The vote:  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 06-34 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.013.  Councilman Carol Rudi 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 10. on the Agenda.        FIRST READING BILL NO. 06-35, repealing Ordinance Number 3.977 and enacting in lieu thereof, a new Ordinance defining the appointment of members, terms of service and duties of the Gladstone Arts Commission.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 06-35 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 Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-35, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded.  The vote:  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 Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 06-35 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.014.  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 11. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-06-61, authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Gladstone and the Tower Plaza Transportation Development District to construct and fund improvements to Northeast 64th Street.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-61, authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Gladstone and the Tower Plaza Transportation Development District to construct and fund improvements to Northeast 64th Street.  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.  (5-0). 

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi suggested appointing to the Arts Commission the people who have been serving on the Arts Council Task Force.  Councilman Rudi moved to appoint to the Arts Commission:  Christine Yannitelli for a term that expires in 2008; Julie Crawford for a term that expires in 2007; and Ceressa Jackson for a term that expires in 2008. 

 

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).

 

Councilman Rudi recommended that Christine Yannitelli be appointed Chairman of the Arts Commission, as she has been serving in that capacity, and the other two ladies work very well with her. 

 

Mayor Cross said, based on Councilman Rudi’s recommendation, he would be happy to appoint Christine Yannitelli as Chairman of the Arts Commission.

 

tem 13. on the Agenda.             QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

 

There were no questions from the News Media.

 

Item 14. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT.

 

There being no further business to come before the October 9, 2006, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Bill Cross adjourned the regular meeting.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer made a motion 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, 610.021(2) for Real Estate Acquisition Discussion, and 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded the motion.

 

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).

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

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                                                                                                 Mayor Bill Cross