MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007

 

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

Executive Assistant/Acting City Clerk Diane Whitaker

 

ABSENT:            City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Regular March 12, 2007, City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

 

Item 2. on the Agenda.             ROLL CALL

 

Mayor Cross noted that all Council members were present this evening.

 

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 FEBRUARY 26, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Regular February 26, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  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 5. on the Agenda       CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerks reading, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (5-0).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-19, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with SMI-CO Construction for the 2005 Water Main Replacements and authorizing final payment in the amount of $7,403.47 for Project WP0590.  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).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-20, authorizing acceptance of a proposal for consulting services from Elizabeth Fast, Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP in the amount of $12,000.00 for the creation of a Legal Entity Structure for the City of Gladstone to be eligible to participate in both Federal and State Historic Tax Credit programs for the Atkins Johnson property within 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. (5-0).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-21, authorizing execution of a contract with the Kansas City North Umpires Association to provide Umpire Services for the City of Gladstone for one year and three optional terms of one year each at the cost of $22.00 per league game and $22.00 per tournament game.  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).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-22, authorizing the Director of Public Safety to make application for Law Enforcement Grants under the Missouri Highway Safety Program and to execute all necessary documents to complete the application process.  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).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-23, authorizing execution of a contract with Carroll Seating Company not to exceed a total amount of $100,697.00 for the Gladstone Community Center-Natatorium, Bleacher Package.  Project CB0662.  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).

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-24, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Gladstone, Missouri to execute an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for Transportation Enhancement Funds relating to the Community Center/Natatorium Streetscape project.  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).

 

REGULAR  AGENDA

 

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

 

Larry Newport, 2002 NE 69th Terrace, asked about getting street lights at the bottom of the cul-de-sac by his home.  Mr. Newport stated that there is one light at the top of the hill by his home, but the cul-de-sac is pitch black and there are no lights down there where it dead ends.

 

City Manager Kirk Davis asked Public Works Director Chuck Williams to meet with Mr. Newport, get the exact address and make sure it meets all the criteria for adding to the street light program.  Mr. Davis stated that it sounds like it might.

 

Joann Whitlock, 607 NE 67th Place, asked why the City does not accept three-year rabies vaccines for dog tags.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated that we do now accept three-year vaccines and her question is very timely.

 

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

 

Councilman Mark Revenaugh had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi expressed her congratulations to staff for pursuing grants and the Transportation Enhancement Fund grant tonight is great news.  Councilman Rudi also stated that it is exciting to see the contract approved and move forward for the bleachers for the natatorium.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated that it is exciting to see some inside things progressing with the natatorium as Councilman Rudi just stated.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith had no other comments at this time.

 

Mayor Bill Cross stated that the City is making rapid progress in many areas and he is proud to be a citizen of Gladstone and to work with City staff.  He thanked City Manager Davis.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis stated that the next community center construction site tour is coming up in April and suggested everyone try to make that date on April 7 at 8:00 a.m.  There is so much going on and everyone needs to get a chance to tour.  Mr. Davis pointed out that we are now seeing marked improvements to the outdoor municipal pool area and are moving right along with the slide, spray areas, shade structures, and we are seeing a completely different facility. 

 

City Manager Davis also stated that Council may be surprised to see an armored vehicle given to the City free from the National Guard.  Mr. Davis stated that he hopes it is something that we never have to use, but during the hostage situation was needed.  This will be available to area municipalities, if needed.  It was literally a gift to us with no cost, no match, nothing. 

 

Councilman Revenaugh asked if it was a tank with guns since Mr. Davis said “armored.”

 

City Manager Davis stated no, it is just to carry people and no guns.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer asked where it was housed.

 

Mr. Davis replied it was either at Public Works or in the barn.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             PUBLIC HEARING on a request to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) and C-2 (General Business) to CP-2 (Commercial District Planned) and a Site Plan Revision at property located at 5705 NE Antioch Road, 2603 NE 57 Terrace, and 2607 NE 57 Terrace (general location of property: 57th Terrace and NE Antioch Road).  Applicant/Owner:  Joseph Scola.  (File #1294)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith opened the Public Hearing and explained the hearing process and that we would first hear from Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson who would make the staff presentation, followed by the applicant and finally comments from those in Favor and those Opposed.

 

Staff Presentation

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated that Planning Specialist Chris Helmer would make the balance of the presentation and wanted to comment that we were to include a PowerPoint to walk Council through the evolution of the project when applied for to the Planning Commission to the City Council, but we are having technical difficulty.  There are paper documents in your packets which Chris will highlight the changes from one version to the next.

 

Chris Helmer apologized again for not having the PowerPoint available, but stated the site plans are in your packet.  The one thing the PowerPoint included was the first site plan that came in January when staff first met with Mr. Noll to review prior to the pre-development meeting and made significant changes before the Planning Commission meeting on February 20.  Once again we are discussing the site plan and rezoning located at 5705 NE Antioch Road and NE 57th Terrace.

 

The plan has taken on dramatic changes from the beginning.  We have gone to the Planning Commission with lengthy discussion of design guidelines and further recommendations that needed to occur on site before approval by the Planning Commission.  The first order of discussion was the building setback and want to point out that the design which will be very consistent with that of Plaza 57.  Staff had concerns about consistency with the development on Antioch Road and wanted to mitigate any adverse impact to surrounding further development.  It will be very consistent with any designs and developments in the future.

 

Mr. Helmer stated that as far as the driveway egress and ingress on 57th Terrace, the Planning Commission discussed the lining up of the entryway with Plaza 57 as noted in your packet.  Another area of discussion was accessibility on site with not only vehicle traffic but unloading and loading large vehicles and do not anticipate 18-wheelers entering on that site and hope that will not be a future problem.

 

Mr. Helmer continued to say that in order to meet the design criteria with Mr. Noll, moving Lot 1, which is a 2,000 square foot structure, further south, we were able to do that by moving the stormwater detention basin further to the south on the unimproved area of 57th street.  As far as the drainage goes, we will not issue any permit until we negotiate all details as far as the drainage is concerned.

 

Another area of concern was landscaping and maintenance of the fence behind the larger Lot 2, a 12,000 square foot building.  The Planning Commission condition was that the fence and landscaping would be maintained into perpetuity.  Before moving forward with approval of landscaping, we will require a much more detailed layout as to what that would entail.

 

The overall goals when reviewing the  site plan are three-fold to be consistent with development that will be occurring to the north of Plaza 57 and recognizing the residential property to the east.  Mr. Helmer stated he would be happy to answer any questions from Council and that Mr. Noll is also present to answer questions relating to the engineering aspects or any design criteria.

 

Council Discussion

 

Councilman Wayne Beer stated that he was at the Planning Commission meeting and one important aspect was aligning the streets which was a pretty important issue as far as the traffic flow in and out of the two centers onto Antioch Road.  The original design showed the Scola plaza entrance closer to Antioch provided a pretty serious traffic issue and he is glad to see this has been worked out by moving further to the east.  Also, the traffic splitting island incorporated at the entrance on the Antioch Road entrance will be a pretty important thing as far as traffic safety as well.

 

Councilman Beer continued to say that one of the issues with the Planning Commission was the zoning.  His thoughts on the zoning was that the Planning Commission wished that this be zoned C-2 as opposed to C-3 that is being recommended to us.

 

Mr. Helmer said that is correct and he had omitted this important piece and that the original request was from R-1 to RP-3 and after a lengthy discussion it is pretty evident that the smaller lot building would be a drive-thru and under the C-2 classification that would still be fine.  The Planning Commission had a difficult time justifying with the C-3 and ultimately were very happy with the design layout and looking forward to the approval of the C-2 zoning.  That is correct with issues raised from the Planning Commission.

 

Councilman Beer stated that if he is correct, the recommendation is C-2 only as opposed to CP-2.  Is there a reason why?

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson said that ordinance later in your agenda is from the current R-1 to C-2 to CP-2.

 

Councilman Beer stated that he had missed the CP.  Thank you.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi said she had a comment about delivery truck issues and that may come in with the building permit and the possibility of large delivery trucks that the Planning Commission talked about it.  We do not want any back-up on Antioch Road and no parking on 57th Terrace.  It is definitely something to be considered as this is put together.

 

Assistant City Manager Wingerson stated that he wanted to highlight one more item.  There is a provision for a cross-access easement on the south end for potential redevelopment to the south and makes a fairly well-coordinated development for the long term.

 

Applicant Presentation

 

Andy Noll, W.A. Noll and Associates, 105 West Kansas, Liberty, Missouri stated that he wanted to thank staff for working with him on this proposal for redevelopment that is sorely needed.  Mr. Noll stated that the applicant is very excited about the potential for this corner and is ready to move forward and work with staff on this project.  As Mr. Wingerson pointed out, there are long-term benefits for the people to the south so when it does develop, it will help this center provide great access to the south development.  We request approval of this Agenda item.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith asked what the restrictions are to building an over or underground detention basin.

 

Mr. Wingerson commented that it would require a separate agreement the City Council would have to approve prior to or the same night as the building permit consideration.  It is really a pretty common technique and used in many commercial parking lots.  In fact, it is used on 57th Terrace on a public project just east of this location on underground stormwater detention.  We will work with technical engineering on that part to ensure a roadway could be constructed in that area in the future without relocating that and it boils down to a maintenance agreement at that point.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated that we had talked a little about the width of the entrance at Lot 1.  He is assuming that it has been cut narrow for traffic concerns in that area at the entrance. 

 

Mr. Wingerson stated that from the Planning Commission consideration we have increased is slightly.  What we are fighting there is the close proximity to the property line and to ensure that the radius is soft enough to allow the turn to the curve and stay within the property line.  There is more work to be done on that to mitigate the traffic conflict potential in exiting and entering the drive.  We need to evolve that a little more.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked if the radius is sufficient for fire apparatus to move in and out in relation to the island.

 

Mr. Wingerson stated yes.

 

There was no one to speak in Favor or Opposition to the Application

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith closed the Public Hearing.

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 07-06, amending Ordinance No. 3.973 and being an Ordinance relating to Zoning Ordinance Regulations and the establishment of Use Districts within the City of Gladstone, Missouri.  Applicant/Owner:  Joseph Scola.  (File #1294)

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 07-06 on First Reading.  Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Wayne Beer, 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 07-06, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.  The vote:  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Wayne Beer, 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 07-06 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.024.  Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.

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

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.               FIRST READING BILL 07-07, approving a Site Plan Revision for property located at 5705 NE Antioch Road, 2603 NE 57 Terrace, and 2607 NE 57 Terrace (general location of property: 57th Terrace and NE Antioch Road).  Applicant/Owner:  Joseph Scola.  (File #1294)

 

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to place Bill 07-07 on First Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Wayne Beer, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-07, 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 Carol Rudi, Councilman Wayne Beer, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-07 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.025.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith stated that this is an exciting addition to Antioch Road and has been an eyesore for many years.  It is encouraging to see it being resolved.

 

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

 

Councilman Wayne Beer stated he wanted to echo the comments of Mayor Pro Tem Smith in that it has been an eyesore for many years and we are ready to move forward.  Let’s get it done.

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

There was no other business.

 

Item 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 March 12, 2007, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith adjourned the regular meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

______________________________

G. Diane Whitaker, Acting City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                 Mayor Bill Cross