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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-20~ ~~ ~~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 20, 1988 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on December 20, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, and Shepard were present, Eckard absent and Wedua absent for roll call only. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of November 15, November 29 and December 6, 1988, for the present time. Jerry Monterastelli, Urban Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation was present to present to Pride and Progress for the City of Riverside an Honor Award for planting 75 Bradford Pear Trees. It was with deep appreciation that Floyd Best accepted the Award on behalf of Pride and Progress for the City of Riverside, Missouri. It was understood that more trees were planted, however the trees planted later could qualify for an award in 1989. Terry Brown, 1958 Lin Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116, presented a business license application on behalf of Cornwall, Inc. 220 Platte Valley ~ Drive, for wholesale distribution of B. F. Goodrich decorative products. He emphasized "wholesale only" which would be for businesses and hotels, motels, etc. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Ali Sarrafian, 3732 State Line Road, Kansas City, KS. presented a business license application on behalf of United Auto Sales and Service, 2506 West Platte. This is for Used Auto Sales and Machine Shop and Cleaning Shop. It appeared there was a mix-up on the License Application and that Mr. Sarrafian would need a special use permit and should go through the Planning Commission. J. Michael Cassey, for John Brown & Company, 2901 N. W. Platte Road presented an application for a sign at 210 Platte Valley Drive since the businesses offices were being moved to the latter location. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee, if any. Richard J. Schaefer of Walter Murhpy, Inc. and Walter Murphy, real estate investors, 1900 W. 75th Street, Suite 115, Shawnee Mission, made a presentation concerning the property in the bottoms (that area between I635 and No. 9 highway and along the River. Mr. Schaefer said that Glacier Park people own most of the area. He said he is trying to contact all owners of property in the area and BN owns another large of area. He said he would like to make tentative plans so that when the levee is completed in 1991 the property will be ready for developing. It was also brought out that there should be an interchange at VanDePopulier Street and I-635. t f `-- Min. of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 12-20-88 Mr. Schaefer said that the City of Riverside has to contact the Highway People as well as the developers to encourage them to build an interchange at that area. He also said that this interchange would most probably be built at the expense of the developers. Winston Peeler, 4600 Pawnee, spoke to the Mayor and Board concerning the building he proposed to build at I-635 and No. 9 Highway. He said that he planned to build another building the same as this one and at that time he would like to figure out what would be an appropriate decorative front. He also said on the tanks he planned to build a levee around them. Karr moved that the City tentatively approve Winston Peeler's plans subject to his bringing a complete set of mechanical and footing plans for the Engineer to approve and also that when he brings in the plans for the other building he will have a masonry-decorative front for both, seconded by Shepard, the roll was called and vote were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted Aye; Eckard absent. Fred Wilkins presented the bid on the building which size has been changed from 40'x50' to 30' x 110' and 18'in heighth and the bid is $5300.00 and for the addition for the animal shelter, it would be $1500. This matter was discussed, mostly as to whether or not there be would be any rock on the hill side. Karr moved that the City have someone with a back-hoe to dig ~°= certain areas to see whether there is rock and if no rock is found that Fred Wilkins go ahead with the plans, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Floyd Best inquired as to when they would be able to do something about representation in the second ward. Mayor Betty Burch said she is working on this matter and as soon as they can, they will correct the situation. M. J. Calhoun, 9849 Knall, Overland Park, Kansas of Home Cleaning Center of America, 4703 N. W. Gateway has changed ownership (about two years ago). He has requested license in the new owner's name and this was approved. Mayor Betty Burch said that City Attorney Don Witt suggested that we ask both of the Engineer Firms doing business in Riverside to give us a price on the sewer pro3ect. Karr moved that we ask E. T. Archer and Larkin and Associates for a price on the sewers, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. George K. Baum, Inc. has sent a Contract to be executed by the City concerning the handling of the bonds for the sewer project. F f J Min, of Reg. Meeting Page 3, 12-20-88 Karr moved to place Bill No. 88-71 on first reading, said Bill approves the entering into the Contract between City of Riverside, Missouri and George K. Baum, Inc. (who will handle the Bonds for the Sewer Project), seconded by Burch, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted Aye; Eckard absent. Wedua moved that Bill No. 88-71 be placed on second reading, seconded by Burch, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Whereupon the Bill having been read two times by title and copies of the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 88-71 was passed. Karr moved to place Bill No. 88-72 on first reading, said Bill establishes a snow emergency regulations for the City of Riverside and provides for penalties for the violation thereof, seconded by Shepard, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-72 be placed on second reading, seconded by Burch, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Whereupon the Bill having been read two times by title and copies of the Bill having been made available for public \ inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 88-72 `r• was passed. Mayor Burch announced that the Red Cross has a money making project and that is they are making a quilt and is asking that the City of Riverside donate $100.00. There will be a block in the quilt where they can put the City's name. This matter was discussed and since the City cannot donate to this , it was brought out that whoever wants his or her name on the quilt should donate $10.00 until the $100.00 amount is met. It was brought up that since the David Theatre has not accepted any money from the City, as well as other groups meeting at the Theatre and will not accept any donations that the Mayor suggested that the license fee be waived. All aldermen were in agreement that the license fee should be waived. The matter of Filger Car Wash, the T-P one at N.W.Vivion & N.W.Gateway was discussed and it was felt that since it is not in operation now that they should be contacted and asked to appear before the Board if they wish to secure a business license to operate the carwash. It was brought out that Jim Underwood needs a radio pager safety shoes and coat since these would be a safety devices when he is working on the streets at snow removal time. This was discussed. The cost would probably be $355.00. ~- r Y U Min. of Reg. Meeting Page 4, 12-20-88 Karr moved that the City purchase a radio pager for the Street Department, Shepard seconded, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard vote aye; Eckard absent. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-73 be placed on first reading, said Bill provides for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Shepard, the votes was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Shepard moved that Bill N0. 88-73 be placed on second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Whereupon the Bill having been read two times by title and copies of the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 88-73 was passed. Chief Fred McDaniel brought up the fact that lots of people are requesting the dispatcher to get certain information on the computer and making entries which cost the City quite a bit of expense. He wanted to know if the City could charge these people $4 to $5 per service. He is to check with City Attorney Don Witt concerning this matter. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and passed, the meeting ad3ourned at 10:25 p.m. Secretary.