MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
6:00 PM
Mayor Carol Rudi opened the City Council Meeting to adjourn to a Closed Executive Session on November 23, 2009, at 6:00 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith made a motion to adjourn to Closed Executive Session pursuant to Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemption 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 Barry McCullough seconded.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (3-0).
Note: Councilman Mark Revenaugh and Councilmember Carol Suter were present at the meeting.
Mayor Carol Rudi recessed the Closed Executive Session at 7:00 PM.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Carol Rudi
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith
Councilman Mark Revenaugh
Councilmember Carol Suter
Councilman Barry McCullough
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy Swenson
ABSENT: City Manager Kirk Davis
Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL
Mayor Carol Rudi opened the Regular November 23, 2009, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and noted that all Council members were in attendance.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Carol Rudi led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR OCTOBER 26, 2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Barry McCullough moved to approve the Regular October 26, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: “Aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. “Abstain” – Councilman Mark Revenaugh. (4-0-1).
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-09-88, authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $94,208.13 to the contract with American Marking and Paving Company, Incorporated for the North Broadway Englewood Road to 68th Street Project. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-09-89, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with American Marking and Paving Company, Incorporated, for the North Broadway Englewood Road to 68th Street Project; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $386,305.48. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-09-90, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Little Joe’s Asphalt, Incorporated, for the 2009 Mill and Overlay Program; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $1,000.00. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-09-91, authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $44,100.00 to the contract with Miller Paving & Construction, LLC, for the Shoal Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Antioch/Shoal Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Connectors. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-09-92, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2009-2010. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to APPROVE A NEW SIX-DAY LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE for LMMASC, Inc. dba Tortilla Flats, 5716-18 North Antioch Road; Gladstone, MO 64119. Managing Officer: Allison R. Miller. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to APPROVE A LIMITED ONE-DAY LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE for St. Charles Borromeo Church, 804 Shady Lane Drive, for the “Night at Nashville” dinner on January 30, 2010. Hours: 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Managing Officer: Lori Creek. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to approve the OCTOBER 2009 FINANCIAL REPORT. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
REGULAR AGENDA
Item 6. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
There were no comments from the audience.
Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Barry McCullough stated that Council members had a fantastic opportunity to attend the National League of Cities Conference in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago. It was a good time to meet and network with other City officials, and hopefully to come back with some good ideas to help improve Gladstone.
Councilmember Carol Suter agreed with Councilman McCullough, and said the dangerous part of sending Council members to places like this is that Council members do come back with ideas for staff. Councilmember Suter said she found a couple of ideas that fit in with the City goals for 2009 and 2010, and she is looking forward to sharing some details about this with staff. Councilmember Suter said she was delighted to see the pedestrian crossings going in on M-1 Highway. The traffic lights change to allow pedestrians to cross; however, the frustrating thing is that she saw an older gentleman in a wheelchair, unaccompanied, trying to cross five lanes of traffic, to go from Hy-Vee across the street to Walmart, when he could have just gone to the corner (crosswalk). Councilmember Suter said she was wondering, in terms of public information, whether in a future Coming Home to Gladstone magazine or something like it, if it might be helpful to let people know that the crosswalks are there and how they work, because people can go by day after day, and not notice the little changes. Councilmember Suter said she knows that people cannot be saved from themselves, because some people will just run across five lanes of traffic; however, a Press Release or something similar, would be helpful in alerting citizens that the crosswalks are there, and in encouraging people to use them.
Councilman Mark Revenaugh began by saying it was his privilege to attend the Awards for Valor luncheon on November 20, which was presented by law enforcement departments from across the city to recognize those police officers who had performed an unusually valiant act in the performance of their duties. One of Gladstone’s own, Travis Peters, received the Bronze Award. Councilman Revenaugh said that when there was a break-in in Hamilton Heights, Travis Peters noticed the car that was reported to be leaving the area, and he was able to obtain surveillance of the vehicle until backup arrived. Officer Peters received an award for valor at that luncheon. This is just another example of how Gladstone citizens can be proud of the job that their Public Safety Department is doing.
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith offered congratulations to Officer Peters, and said he had no further comments at this time.
Mayor Rudi reported that on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 6:00 PM, at the First Bank of Missouri on Antioch Road, the City would be holding the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, Santa Claus, and lots of music. Mayor Rudi invited everyone to attend. Mayor Rudi encouraged everyone to contribute to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting fund. The money will go to the Northland Christmas Store and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. If anyone does not wish to bring money, canned goods and soaps will be accepted for the Northland Christmas Store. There is also a collection point for those types of goods at City Hall or at the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Rudi invited Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to report on the concerts coming up at the Community Center.
Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis reported that a holiday concert open house will be held, which is an opportunity for people to see the Community Center and to enjoy the music. Gift certificates will be sold, so it will be a great place to Christmas shop. Those concerts will be held December 2, 10 and 15, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Staley High School will perform on December 2; Oak Park High School will perform on December 10; and New Mark Middle School will perform on December 15. Ann Garney will be the featured artist on December 1, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with artist comments at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided by Gladstone Hy-Vee. Director Lillis said there will be a fundraiser at Gladstone’s Applebee’s to benefit the Northland Christmas Store. Applebee’s will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Tickets are $5.00, and Director Lillis has tickets for sale for this event.
Mayor Rudi reported that Stone Canyon Pizza is doing a discount on a couple of items, in order to support the Northland Christmas Store.
Item 7a. on the Agenda. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to appoint Alan Ringhausen to fill the vacated seat on the Planning Commission, with a term to expire December 31, 2010. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated that an event has tentatively taken shape today, for December 4, at 10:00 AM. It will be a ribbon cutting for the M-1 sidewalks. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has expressed some interest in doing something nice; this is a big project for them. Mr. Wingerson said he believes it is the first stimulus project completed in the State. The ribbon cutting will be held at the transit shelter, which is new, and is in partnership with the City, MoDOT, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. That transit shelter is located on M-1 Highway, across from Hy-Vee, just south of 72nd Street. The Mayor will be asked to say a few words. All the details will be given to Council members in their informational newsletter this week.
Mr. Wingerson reported that City Hall would be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday, and he wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Rudi invited the public to attend the ribbon cutting on December 4.
Item 9. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: for consideration of a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions for Celia Webb for operation of a beauty salon on property at 5308 North Wyandotte Street. Applicant/Owner: Celia Webb. File #1339.
Mayor Rudi opened the Public Hearing, and said that there would first be a presentation from staff, followed by any comments from the applicant, and finally any comments from those in favor of the application and any comments from those in opposition to the application would be heard.
Planning Specialist Chris Helmer began by saying that this request is a renewal of a Special Use Permit application from Ms. Webb. Ms. Webb was here approximately one year ago for consideration of a one-year time period for her beauty salon. Since that time, Ms. Webb has complied with the conditions set forth in the Ordinance that Council members received in their meeting packets. Mr. Helmer said that City staff is recommending a five-year duration for this renewal, which is typical for this type of application request. Mr. Helmer said the Planning Commission held a public hearing several weeks ago on the matter, and unanimously voted in favor of the application and sends a favorable recommendation to the City Council; so in closing, staff is requesting a five-year duration for Ms. Webb.
Applicant Celia Webb, 5308 North Wyandotte, offered her thanks to the City Council, and said this has been a successful first year and everything has gone fine, and she has received no complaints from her neighbors.
There was no one to speak in Favor or in Opposition to the application.
Mayor Rudi closed the Public Hearing.
Item 9a. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 09-34, granting a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to Celia Webb for operation of beauty salon on property at 5308 North Wyandotte Street. Applicant/Owner: Celia Webb. File #1339.
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 09-34 on its First Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 09-34, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 09-34 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.125. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Item 10. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 09-35, providing that a Primary Election shall not be held, and calling a General Election for the election of one position to the Gladstone City Council on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, describing the form of the ballot, and directing the City Clerk to submit certification of such election to the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners pursuant to RSMo 115.125.
Councilman Barry McCullough moved to place Bill 09-35 on its First Reading. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Barry McCullough moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 09-35, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The Vote All “aye” - Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Barry McCullough moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 09-35 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.126. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he remembered the election for the M-1 Highway, the groundbreaking and the ribbon cutting. At that time, our City could not afford the extra $200,000 for sidewalks in the project. The sidewalk project now is about $1.1 million. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he thinks a lot about Joe Wally, who most people remember. Mr. Wally came to the ground breaking for M-1 Highway, and he had made lapel buttons that said “Gladstone, Missouri – Direction Up”, and the pin had an arrow pointing up. Mr. Wally was so proud of the pins, and he came back to the ribbon cutting with very homemade cookies, that had a similar design on them. Joe Wally was a huge proponent of that project, and it was exciting to see how excited he was about it. Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he remembers when Bob Ashcroft was on our Council and served as Mayor, while his brother, John, was Governor of the State of Missouri, and he participated in the ceremony as well.
Mayor Rudi said she remembered when M-1 was a little, narrow, and dark road.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith said there was a flood in Brooktree approximately 18 months before that, and the City passed a million and one half dollar bond issue for storm drainage, which was the first time our City had ever committed funds for storm drainage projects of any significance, and the bond issue for M-1 Highway - the entire project - was two and one half million dollars. The sidewalks have cost us approximately $1.1 or $1.2 million. Times have changed.
Councilmember Suter said speaking of getting older, she wished to comment that a member of City staff is recognizing a significant milestone, so she wanted to wish Happy Birthday to Building Official Alan Napoli.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi. (5-0).
Item 11. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business.
Item 12. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 13. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the November 23, 2009, Regular City Council meeting, Mayor Carol Rudi adjourned the Regular meeting, and said City Council would reconvene the Closed Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
Approved as submitted: ___
Approved as corrected/amended: ___
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Mayor Carol A. Rudi