MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010

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

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL

Mayor Carol Rudi opened the Regular April 12, 2010, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and noted that all Council members were present.

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 MARCH 22, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to approve the Regular March 22, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Barry McCullough 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 5. on the Agenda. Approval of the April 5, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes convening a Closed Executive Session.

Councilman Barry McCullough moved to approve the April 5, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes convening a Closed Executive Session. 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 6. on the Agenda. PROCLAMATION: Recognizing April 11-17, 2010, as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK in Gladstone, Missouri.

Mayor Rudi read and presented the Proclamation to Peggy Burr, who thanked the Mayor and City Council. Ms. Burr said she was honored to accept this Proclamation, and she would be sure the MS Society receives it. Ms. Burr said she would be participating in the Liberty Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk, and this is a cause about which she is very passionate. Not only has she been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, but she also walks for her sister, Kelly, and her sister Lauren, who passed away, December 2007. Ms. Burr said her sister was only 42 years old when she passed away, and was diagnosed when she was 20 years old. Ms. Burr said it is so important to look for things that will help with Multiple Sclerosis and to find a cure, and she believes doctors are getting closer to a cure. Ms. Burr said she is also passionate about fund raising, and she encouraged everyone to form a team of their own to walk for this cause, or to find someone who is walking and donate money to them. Ms. Burr encouraged everyone to go to the Multiple Sclerosis website, and type in Mid America and it will go to the walking site, and by typing in her name or anyone who is walking, a contact may be made to make contributions. Ms. Burr said the Multiple Sclerosis Society does fantastic work.

Item 7. on the Agenda. MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.

Mayor Rudi pointed out that there would be a Power Point presentation accompanying her report. Mayor Rudi said in her State of the City Address, she wished to talk about all the good things, and not talk about the economy, how our City’s sales tax levels are at the level of 1997, or all the things the City is waiting to happen in Gladstone Plaza and the downtown center. Mayor Rudi said she wanted to talk about all the good things that have been done, even though we have all the negative things in the background.

Mayor Rudi reported that the Future Leaders Academy is offered in January each year, and in this, the Council looks for people who will become the leaders of our future. In these classes, they learn everything that anyone could ever want to learn about our City and the government, and the way our City is run. The classes are broken into sessions, and each of the City departments does a presentation. The people who attend the program graduate, and move on to become part of our Boards and Commissions, and eventually may become members of the City Council like Councilmember Suter and Councilman McCullough. This is a great program. Mayor Rudi invited anyone interested in joining the class, to please contact Public Information Officer Richard King.

Mayor Rudi stated that the City has had a Neighborhood Revitalization Program for a number of years. City staff helped to form associations in various neighborhoods for the neighbors to get to know each other, and learn how to resolve their own problems. They do not need to come to the City for every little issue that occurs. It is an ongoing program. They help one another. It creates a new sense of ownership for the people in the neighborhoods, and it strengthens pride in their community. It also helps to preserve our City for the future. As part of the First Tier Suburbs, our City needs to maintain its housing stock, and this is a really good way to do that, because everyone is helping each other take care of what they have.

Mayor Rudi reported that the City had its first Home Show this year. It was a “green” home show – providing sustainable options for homeowners and small businesses. It offered people a chance to look for new products and ask questions, and meet various contractors. This Home Show was a great success and very well attended. The City plans to have a bigger and better one next year.

Mayor Rudi pointed out that the Coming Home to Gladstone magazine has been an amazing success, and people praise it everywhere she goes. If one wishes to look something up, the magazine is available on the City’s website, and old issues are also available on-line. This magazine, which comes out twice a year, provides information on issues within our City, and all about the things that are going on around our area. It has had some fantastic historical pieces in it as well.

Mayor Rudi stated that the City has worked at promoting Gladstone through various marketing experiences and opportunities. The City will be ready when the economy turns around, because our City is already out there. We have great publications giving us all kinds of promotion. Mayor Rudi said her favorite part of some of the marketing is where it says, “Gladstone is willing and able, and the Council is ready”. This is really important to a lot of developers. We should see people “jumping on this” the minute they have the opportunity to move forward in this economy.

Mayor Rudi continued by saying that Time Warner Cable has been running some ads for the City. This is part of the City’s marketing campaign. It allows the City to promote the quality of our life, our lower property tax base, special events, and position our City in a positive light throughout the region. Two of the commercials were shown in the Power Point presentation. Mayor Rudi said many people have told her they have seen these commercials, and really liked them, but she had never seen one. The commercials are varied each month, so there will be a different theme. It is not the same commercial throughout the year. The other opportunity they gave us was if they had an open spot, they would run our commercial for free and no additional charge.

Mayor Rudi reported that Gladstone’s Farmers’ Market opens May 1, at 70^th and North Locust. Mayor Rudi said she heard that there will be a large number of Hostas for sale at the May 1 Farmers’ Market. This will be a great opportunity to purchase fresh plants. The Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays, from 7:00 AM to Noon, and Wednesdays, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Gladstone’s Farmers’ Market will have fresh fruits and vegetables, and only local produce. It will not be shipped in from all over the country. The City is encouraging a “shop local” campaign, because we are trying to encourage healthy attitudes and actions within the City. There are a number of things our residents can do to become involved, and one of the programs is “Strive to Thrive”. Mayor Rudi encouraged everyone to sign up for this program, and informed everyone that the information is on the City’s website.

Mayor Rudi said the City has done a lot of work on sidewalks and trails, and folks have probably noticed the bulldozers along M-1 Highway. The City has constructed a $20 million dollar project on old Antioch Road – Happy Rock Park to 72^nd Street; Happy Rock Park to M-1, that goes through the park; M-1 to 65^th Street south. The City is working now on the trail portion on M-1. All of these projects are in progress, and the completion is expected to be mid-year. A tentative ribbon cutting is planned for June 5, but there will have to be a lot less rain in order for them to make that date.

Mayor Rudi pointed out on the Power Point presentation Gladstone’s first bus shelter, which is located at 72^nd Street and M-1 Highway. Mayor Rudi said the City is very happy to have this shelter, because people have been asking for one for a long time. It goes along with the sidewalk that runs along the west side of M-1 Highway. This was the first stimulus money to be spent in the State of Missouri.

Mayor Rudi continued by saying that folks cannot go anywhere for free anymore, but Gladstone still has two free shows at the Gladstone Theatre in the Park, and this year the programs will be “Annie Get Your Gun” and “South Pacific”. Auditions are going on currently, and anyone interested should contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

Mayor Rudi reported that the First Tuesday Art Exhibits are held the first Tuesday of every other month, where a new artist is featured who displays their work at the Community Center. There is some artwork in the Community Center that never changes – that artwork is owned by the City. On the other side of the lobby, is artwork that changes every two months. The City has a committee who puts together judges and they make the decision as to which artists hangs their art in the Community Center for that short period of time, and some of that art is for sale. The Community Center and the Parks and Recreation Department receive a percentage of that sale. Mayor Rudi encouraged everyone to spend their money in Gladstone. The exhibits open on the first Tuesday, and there is a small reception where folks may meet the artist and learn more about their art. It is very personal and intimate and a very enjoyable, and it runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, during the openings. Mayor Rudi pointed out on the Power Point slide that the art shown was done by Holly Shank, who is a Gladstone artist. Mayor Rudi said in the first year, the exact number of artists applied for whom there was room. This year selections had to be made and people had to be turned down. It is getting more well known and it is better every year.

Mayor Rudi said there is something new coming to Kansas City – the National Civic League is bringing the Center for Civic Excellence to Kansas City. This program provides innovation, capacity building, and research strategies designed to create solutions to problems that will aid communities across the nation. The City staff has been engaged in this development process, and this organization will office at Mid America Regional Council. This comes in conjunction with the All America Cities competition, which will be here in Kansas City in June. In 2008, Gladstone was selected as an All America City, and our City has people sitting on the Host Committee to maintain our representation there, and make sure that Gladstone is participating regionally with all the other people on the Committee, and we have strong leadership throughout this area.

Mayor Rudi said her favorite project is the Atkins Johnson Farm. This two-story log cabin was built around 1826, and our City staff discovered this, and brought it to the City Council. It was not known that underneath the white frame board was a log cabin. This house has been lived in continuously until the City bought it about five years ago. It is an amazing structure that has an amazing history, and represents a small portion of the farm activity in Clay County. The City is restoring this home, and work is being done on the exterior restoration now. Over this past weekend the logs could be seen, as they were exposed, but today the siding was going to be replaced. This will be restored to about the 1910 time period, and will focus on that particular era and work with schools and school children, so they know what the farm life was like in Clay County during that time.

Mayor Rudi concluded by expressing her thanks for a great year. Mayor Rudi said this is thanks to the City staff, who work harder than anybody she has ever met. They do more with less money. They are dedicated and they really love this City. Mayor Rudi encouraged everyone to thank City staff, whenever they see them. It is not just the snow that gets plowed off the street, and the potholes that are filled, it is the people who collect the money for the water bills, and taxes, and the people who sit in the back and add it all up, and say, “we need more”. Mayor Rudi said all of these people work so hard for all of you, so anytime, you run into them, please say, “thank you”. Mayor Rudi said she tells them, “thank you”, because she has had a great year. Mayor Rudi’s report was followed by applause from the audience.

Mayor Rudi introduced the past Mayors in attendance as follows: C. Milton Wallace; Dick Davis; Anita Newsom; Wayne Beer; Art Hammen; Mrs. Mary Cross, who was present on behalf of her husband Bill, who, Mayor Rudi said we miss; and Mrs. Carm Smith, who was present on behalf of her husband, Everett Smith and her son, Les Smith - she has done double duty. Mayor Rudi also introduced former Councilwoman Shirley Smith. Mayor Rudi thanked all the past Mayors for attending this meeting, and also thanked all the Boards and Commission members and Chamber representatives present.

Item 8. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 10-12, declaring the results of the Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Gladstone General Election as certified by the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners that City Council Candidate Les Smith has been elected to a Three Year Term on the Gladstone City Council.

Councilmember Carol Suter moved to place Bill 10-12 on its First Reading. Councilman Barry McCullough 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.

Councilmember Carol Suter moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 10-12, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilman Barry McCullough 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.

Councilmember Carol Suter moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 10-12 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.141. Councilman Barry McCullough 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 9. on the Agenda. CITY COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE: LES SMITH.

City Clerk Cathy Swenson administered the oath of office to Les Smith for a three-year term on the Gladstone City Council. The audience applauded the newly elected City Council member.

Item 10. on the Agenda. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND OATH OF OFFICE.

Mayor Carol Rudi presided and opened nominations for the office of Mayor of the City of Gladstone. Councilman Mark Revenaugh nominated Les Smith as Mayor of the City of Gladstone, Missouri. Councilman Barry McCullough seconded the motion.

The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Carol Rudi.

(5-0).

This election was followed by applause from the audience.

The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office for the position of Mayor of the City of Gladstone, Missouri to Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith. The audience applauded the newly elected Mayor.

Item 11. on the Agenda. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM.

Mayor Les Smith thanked the City Council for bestowing this honor upon him, and said the Council has been lost the last couple of months, because there has not been a campaign; none-the-less, that has been a welcome break. Mayor Smith said he would like to do something he forgot to do in 1984, and that is to introduce some folks. Mayor Smith introduced his mother, Carmelina; his wife, Laura; his stepson, Sam; and Laura’s father, Tom Hedges. Mayor Smith thanked them all for being in attendance.

Mayor Smith said our City has some “real wood to chop”, and Mayor Rudi in her State of the City Address, highlighted some things that are ongoing. There were a lot of accomplishments last year in a tough economy. Mayor Smith said he read that local governments have laid off more than 1.5 million people since 2009. Fortunately, our City has been able to keep things going and sustain what we have been trying to do, and we have not had any lay-offs, so we have been able to maintain what we do in the City. The delivery of basic services in our City is the important job of the City Council and staff. Mayor Smith stated, that being said, the City Council would be calling on a lot of folks, because we need their help. In being able to provide the basic services, which the Council believes is public safety, the City needs a bit more revenue. The City has placed a sales tax initiative on the ballot for June, and everyone’s help is asked in supporting it. It is incumbent upon the City to keep its citizens safe, and that is exactly what the City Council intends to do. Mayor Smith said he is not asking for any money, but folks will be called upon for help, because it is imperative that our City passes this initiative, and able to keep our City safe.

Mayor Smith offered, “good job” to Councilman Carol Rudi, and said she represented our City well, and he expressed his appreciation, which was followed by applause from the audience.

Mayor Les Smith presided and opened nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Gladstone. Councilmember Carol Suter nominated Barry McCullough as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Gladstone, Missouri. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded the motion.

The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Barry McCullough, Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Smith congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough.

Item 12. on the Agenda. REMARKS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

This item on the Agenda, will be addressed later in the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to Approve a Class “A-R” Liquor by the Drink License to First Latin Culinary Center Restaurant, LLC., 6924 North Oak Trafficway. Managing Officer: Teresa Faller. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to Approve a Class “A” Liquor by the Drink License to Lost Bar Family dba The Lost Bar, 7632 North Oak Trafficway. Managing Officer: Natalie Bonuchi. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to approve a BEER LICENSE for the Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest in Oak Grove Park, 76th & North Troost, (2-day license), June 11-12, 2010, Managing Officer: Amy Harlin; and the Gladfest Celebration in the Gladstone Central Park area, near 69th & N Holmes, (3-day license) October 1-3, 2010, Managing Officer: Amy Harlin. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-17, authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $100,004.90 to the contract with SAK Construction, LLC for the 2010 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Cured in Place Pipe) Project. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-18, authorizing execution of a contract with Musselman and Hall, LLC, in the total amount not to exceed $142,103.86 for the 2010 Intermediate Maintenance Program Project. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-19, authorizing execution of a contract with O’Donnell-Way Construction Company, Incorporated in the total amount not to exceed $351,147.80 for the 2010 Mill and Overlay Program – Phase 1 Project. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-20, accepting a Quit-Claim Deed from a property owner in conjunction with the M-1 Bicycle Pedestrian Trail Project. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

REGULAR AGENDA.

Item 13. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.

Donald Harper, 1606 NE 68^th Terrace, stated that he has been a resident for many years. Mr. Harper said sometimes he likes to take the opportunity to thank the City Council, but instead, tonight, he would like to thank the families of the City Council. Mr. Harper said he knows what the families give up for the City Council members to spend a lot of their time on the activities of Gladstone, looking out for us, and keeping us from having to do lay-offs, and keeping our taxes down wherever possible. Mr. Harper said to the City staff that he is often at meetings at City Hall at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and he sees City staff still roaming the halls, still here. The people of Gladstone appreciate it. The Department Heads do a great job. Mr. Harper thanked the families of the City Council for making them look good. Mr. Harper said the City Council is also appreciated.

Item 14. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

Councilmember Carol Suter said she was glad it is finally spring. It is really nice to see people out on the sidewalks, and using the new pedestrian crossings, and the bus shelter. It is a delight to see people using these things. Councilmember Suter asked if with the Walmart project, would Walmart have pedestrian access into their site other than walking with the cars in the driveways.

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson replied that he would check to confirm, but he believed from the Prospect side – yes, and he would check on the 72^nd Street access.

Councilmember Suter stated she wished to express her enthusiasm for the upcoming City Council year. Our City has a big agenda ahead of us in the upcoming year that is going to take a lot of community support in a number of ways, and it is all a part of really exciting development going on in Gladstone. There are exciting ways that our City is moving forward that most communities in America are not able to do. Councilmember Suter said she watches the news and sees all of our major cities that are in such huge crisis, with having to disband basic services and shut down their governments. We are so blessed to be in a community that has been so well managed for so many years, and everyone in the room is responsible for this. It did not just start a year ago or five years ago. We are in the great position to be able to make new investments in infrastructure, and major developments that need to happen in the City in the coming five years. There will be a lot of opportunities for conversation about it and the need for support of the residents this coming year. Councilmember Suter said it makes her excited and really pleased to be in her position, as she is very honored to serve as a Councilmember for the citizens of Gladstone. It is a lot of work, but it is also a lot of fun, and there are a lot of fun things coming up in the next few years.

Councilman Mark Revenaugh said he wished to tell former Mayor Carol Rudi that she did a great job this past year. He knows how much work it is to carry on as Mayor, and not only does the Mayor have all the regular Council meetings, but also an unusually large number of meetings that the rest of the Council does not necessarily have to attend, because everyone wants the Mayor at just about everything. Councilman Revenaugh said that former Mayor Rudi did a great job representing the City this past year, and we all should be appreciative of that and he certainly is. Councilman Revenaugh congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough on getting his feet wet, and jokingly said, frankly, Mayor Smith is crazy for wanting to go for a third or fourth term! The point is Mayor Smith has signed up for another three years, and it is an incredible amount of work to do that, plus to carry on the mantle of Mayor is something that not many citizens can fully appreciate; certainly, the past Mayors know what he is talking about. Councilman Revenaugh said he is honored to serve with his fellow City Council members, and he knows they have a lot of work to do, and he is looking forward to getting it done this year.

Councilman Carol Rudi congratulated Mayor Pro Tem McCullough and Mayor Smith, and said she feels the Council will be well led this next year, and we have an excellent speaker as Mayor, who does a really good job for us at Gladfest and everywhere else that he goes. Councilman Rudi said she has handed over a number of meetings to Mayor Smith, beginning tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM, he will have his first meeting that only the Mayor may attend. Councilman Rudi said she has enjoyed the last couple of weeks knowing Mayor Smith would probably be the Mayor and sending him all the notices about how many meetings he would be attending and putting them on his calendar. Councilman Rudi said she is looking forward to some time off; although, she has jumped into some things already, so no matter what you do, you think you will get some time off, and you just stay busy anyway. Councilman Rudi said she has enjoyed this past year and getting to know the Mayors throughout the City and the entire metropolitan area. Mayor Smith knows many of them already and he will enjoy that interaction just as well. Councilman Rudi wished best of luck to Mayor Pro Tem McCullough and Mayor Smith. Councilman Rudi reminded everyone of the Walk ‘N Wag event on Saturday, at 10:00 AM, at Happy Rock Park, and if anyone would like to participate to please contact Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis.

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough said he would like to thank former Mayor Rudi for all the time and commitment she had, as well as all the tutelage that she provided to him. Mayor Pro Tem McCullough congratulated Mayor Smith on another term, and successful re-election, and said he looked forward to the upcoming year, and it is a pleasure to work alongside his fellow City Council members, and working alongside such a fine staff.

Mayor Les Smith said that Mayor Pro Tem McCullough tends to sell himself short. In looking at the former Mayors, we have all had that first year or two, and then we step into leadership roles, and wonder if we can do it and what we are doing, but Mayor Pro Tem McCullough has represented himself very well and has been a great addition to this Council. Mayor Smith said that is one of the strengths of this Council – they disagree from time to time, but they try to keep it in the back room and disagree respectfully. One of the things this Council has going for them is the professional recognition of each one.

Mayor Smith said our City is fortunate on a local level that we do not have to deal in partisan politics, because as they say there is no Democratic or Republican way to fill a pothole. The City Council wants to keep trying to fill the potholes, and the citizens can be rest assured that they have a good Council who will work on their behalf. Mayor Smith said that each and every City Council member does the right thing for the right reason, and he has always contended that is the way to measure a good representative and they are good representatives. Mayor Smith reminded everyone that they are invited to a reception in the conference rooms, and the Council would be honored if the former Mayors and Council members would remain in the Council Chambers for a group photo for everyone to remember as the years go by.

Item 15. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.

City Manager Kirk Davis reported that Beautification Week would be April 30, May 1 and May 2. The Brush Drop Off event is May 7, 8, and 9. City Manager Davis encouraged the Council to visit Happy Rock Park to see the new pedestrian bridge. City Manager Davis extended to former Mayor Rudi, on behalf of staff, congratulations, well done, and we all enjoyed working with you. City Manager Davis said to Mayor Smith that staff looks forward to working with him again, and there are a lot of challenges this particular year, but his leadership has always been unequaled, and he believes that he is up to the task again this year, so as a staff, we look forward to working with him.

Item 16. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF PARK FESTIVAL USE PERMITS for the 14th Annual Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest in Oak Grove Park, 76th & North Troost, Friday and Saturday, June 11-12, 2010, including approval of designated smoking areas; and the 31^st Annual Gladfest Celebration on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 1-3, 2010, in the Gladstone Central Park area, near 69th & N. Holmes, under the sponsorship of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gladstone.

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the PARK FESTIVAL USE PERMITS for the 14th Annual Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest in Oak Grove Park, 76th & North Troost, Friday and Saturday, June 11-12, 2010, including approval of designated smoking areas; and the 31^st Annual Gladfest Celebration on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 1-3, 2010, in the Gladstone Central Park area, near 69th & N. Holmes, under the sponsorship of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gladstone. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Item 17. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION R-10-21, expressing the intention of the City Council for use of revenues generated by the new Law Enforcement Sales Tax to improve public safety within the City of Gladstone.

Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-21, expressing the intention of the City Council for use of revenues generated by the new Law Enforcement Sales Tax to improve public safety within the City of Gladstone. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).

Item 18. on the Agenda. Other Business.

There was no other business to come before the City Council.

Item 19. on the Agenda. Questions from the News Media.

There were no News Media present.

Item 20. on the Agenda. Adjournment.

Mayor Smith again invited everyone to the reception following the City Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the April 12, 2010, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Les Smith adjourned the regular meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

Approved as submitted: ___

Approved as corrected/amended: ___

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Mayor Les Smith