MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007

PRESENT: 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

ABSENT: Mayor Bill Cross

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith opened the Regular January 8, 2007, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNING TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the December 11, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes adjourning to Closed Executive Session. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 4a. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2006, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the December 11, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 4b. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNING TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to approve the December 18, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes adjourning to Closed Executive Session. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 4c. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2006, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the December 18, 2006, Special City Council Meeting Minutes. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Agenda Items 4d., 4e., and 4f. on the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith announced that PROCLAMATIONS recognizing First Bank of Missouri, Gladstone Hy-Vee, and Outback Steakhouse for their support of the community and the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting event would be delayed as Mayor Bill Cross was not in attendance at this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said it is very important to Mayor Cross that these Proclamations be presented, and therefore upon learning that the Mayor would not be able to attend this meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Smith visited with Mayor Cross about deferring the Proclamations until the next City Council meeting, when Mayor Cross may present them himself.

Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-01, authorizing execution of a contract with Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. for the Mill Creek CIPP Phase 2; Project SP0690. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-02, authorizing execution of a contract with AB Creative, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $52,465.00 for the Happy Rock Park Playground Replacement Project CP0655. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-03, amending the Deferred Compensation Plan for the City of Gladstone, Missouri. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2006. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

REGULAR AGENDA

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

Robert Bledsoe, 5618 NE Antioch Road, said this is the address of Cripple Creek Rock Company, and this is the tenth year he has been in business. Mr. Bledsoe said, although he had a rocky start with his business, he was present to thank the City of Gladstone for allowing him to have a business in Gladstone. Mr. Bledsoe said that Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson assisted him when he first opened his business, and now he will have three locations at the end of the year. Mr. Bledsoe said he loves Gladstone and the City has been a big help to him, his family, and his company.

Mr. Bledsoe said he also wanted to thank the Public Safety Department and Officer Matthews who recently did something for him. Officer Matthews is really a good officer. Mr. Bledsoe said he wanted to thank Mr. Wingerson, City Council members, and Public Safety for their good work.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he was around when Mr. Bledsoe first came to town, and there was a bit of skepticism when Mr. Bledsoe first began his business, because he had some very ambitious plans. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said the City is proud to have Mr. Bledsoe’s business in town and he has done himself proud.

Mr. Bledsoe thanked Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and said he still lives in Gladstone and loves living here.

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

Councilman Mark Revenaugh said the City has a full plate this year with all the development activities and the City’s Master Plan, and he would encourage the audience to talk to their neighbors and friends to let them know that the City is actively encouraging citizen involvement in the City’s Master Plan. This Master Plan will shape how the community will look going into the future, so it would be a big help to City Council members to have citizen input. Councilman Revenaugh said those in the audience can go a long way in helping the City Council to communicate that they want citizen input as to what the citizens want the community to look like in the future.

Councilman Carol Rudi agreed with Councilman Revenaugh’s comments, and said it was refreshing to receive a thank you note from a citizen who was stopped for speeding. The officer handled the situation very well. The citizen had his young daughter with him, who was quite upset about being stopped, and the officer did a great job. Mayor Rudi said the City received an email from the citizen, thanking the officer for the way he handled this situation. Councilman Rudi said she thought this was wonderful!

Councilman Wayne Beer asked Public Safety Director Bill Adamo how many expressions of thanks he receives per year for tickets that are issued.

Director Adamo replied six or eight expressions of appreciation are received per year.

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated he was visiting with a local businessman the other day, when the businessman told him he was stopped by an officer, and his cell phone rang, and he was afraid the officer would be angry. The officer said it was all right for the man to answer his cell phone, and was very nice about it.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he visited with Winnie Estep, Vice President of the Bolling Heights Community Link Neighborhood Association. The City has received a letter from Bolling Heights residents about a property in their area. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said the residents are looking for the City to substantiate what they are trying to do there, so he hopes Staff will continue to follow-up with the property that is in violation, even more so than just correcting the problems. The residents have been looking at this situation feeling they have done all they can do, the City has done all it can do, but is this really going to work. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said the City needs to look at making this a success.

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

City Manager Kirk Davis introduced Chris Helmer, who is the new Planning Specialist in Community Development. Mr. Helmer will be working on many of the projects that were discussed in the Open Study Session tonight, including the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the downtown project. City Manager Davis welcomed Mr. Helmer, and said he feels Mr. Helmer will be a pleasure to work with and will do a good job for the City.

Councilman Rudi said Mr. Helmer will also be working on the Atkins Johnson Farm project. Councilman Rudi said this is an important project, and if anyone would like to donate money to this project, the City will be happy to provide information as to how to make a contribution.

City Manager Davis said City Hall would be closed on the Martin Luther King holiday. City Manager Davis said two long time employees would be retiring. Captain Doug Scheffner’s retirement luncheon is scheduled for this Friday.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith reported that Beverly Marr is also retiring, and today the City began the 2007 Wellness Challenge.

Item 9. on the Agenda. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: on a request to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to RPCH-1 (Residential Planned Cluster Housing), and a Site Plan Revision at property located at 7312 N. Antioch Road. Applicant/Owner: Northaven Village, LLC. (File #1289)

Mayor Pro Tem Smith opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued the Public Hearing to the February 12, 2007, City Council meeting at the request of City staff.

Item 10. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION R-07-04, authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation, in the total amount not to exceed $145,450.00 for consultant services relative to updating the existing 1993 Comprehensive Plan.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-04, authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation, in the total amount not to exceed $145,450.00 for consultant services relative to updating the existing 1993 Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 11. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION R-07-05, amending the 1993 City of Gladstone, Missouri Comprehensive Plan to incorporate and adopt the City of Gladstone, Missouri Downtown Village Center Master Plan.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-05, amending the 1993 City of Gladstone, Missouri Comprehensive Plan to incorporate and adopt the City of Gladstone, Missouri Downtown Village Center Master Plan. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 12. on the Agenda. . RESOLUTION R-07-06, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2006-2007.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-06, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2006-2007. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0).

Item 13. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL NO. 07-01, prohibiting picketing or other protest activities in front of or about the location at which a funeral is being held within the City of Gladstone.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 07-01 on First Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-01, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-01 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.019. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith commended Councilman Beer for bringing this issue forward. This Bill is all about respect and it is a shame that respect has to be legislated, but we do, and this is the right time and the right place for this action.

Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0)

Item 14. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL NO. 07-02, amending Schedule X of the Model Traffic Code (Gladstone Municipal Code Section 4.100.020) to install a Yield Sign at the intersection of North Baltimore Avenue and North Wyandotte Avenue for westbound traffic on North Baltimore Avenue.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 07-02 on First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-02, 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, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0). The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-02 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.020. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. (4-0)

Item 15. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.

There was no other business.

Item 16. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

There were no questions from the News Media.

Item 17. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to come before the January 8, 2007, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith 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