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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-15Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri May 15, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall, of Riverside, Missouri, on May 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Super. Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Gregory Mills, Brent Miles, Director of Planning & Economic Development and John McClelland, Jeff Rupp, Public Works Duector and John McClelland, City Attorney, Deborah Polk, City Attorney's Office. Minutes of May 1, 2007 Alderman Dazata moved to approve the minutes for May 1, 2007 seconded Approved by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Dazata, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Hurt. Motion carries. Visitor Comment Leonazd Goldammer, 5011 NW Merrimac presented the boazd with a letter regazding the animal control policy in the City. Mr. Goldammer stated in his letter he didn't enjoy the police and animal control officer showing up at his home at the same time without warning. He listed the wildlife he was concerned about, the groundhogs, raccoons, opossums and deer. It is his understanding that these animals are under the control of the Mo. Conservation Department. He mentioned developers disrupt the natural habitat in the azea by eliminating trees, shrubs and vegetation that eliminates soil erosion. Mr. Goldammer recommends an education program for the Animal Control Officer and residents for domestic and wildlife control. Evelyn Poe, 3002 NW Florence said she received information in the mail from the YMCA regarding membership that the City and YMCAare "teaming up". Mrs. Poe thought this was nice for them to send out this information to the residents. Mrs. Poe also wondered why some trees weren't planted in the median and landscaping hasn't been done on W. Platte Road and Gateway in the last year. Brent said a proposal is being worked on landscaping and city signage. The architect was supposed to have it here tonight, but had a conflict, emergency meeting elsewhere. The proposal will be here at the next regular meeting and it will take 30-60 days to get the design done and hope to get it done in the fall. Nothing was done in the spring because the W. Platte road redevelopment plan calls for totally redoing the landscaping on the north side of W. Platte Road. and the proposal is to take caze of the Red-X detention pond. Brent said it is better to have a game plan rather than to have to redo planting. Brent also said there will be some aesthetics and major upgrades and maintenance problems addressed for the detention pond and this will be done in phases. Mins. 5/15/07 Bill Bright, 4411 NW Pawnee mentioned Bill No. 2007-48 stating it said no written objections within 7 days after the public hearing. Brent said this is an error and has been corrected to read 14 days. Minutes of 5/1/07 Alderman Darata moved to approve the minutes of May 1, 2007, seconded by Approved Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Fuller, Bruns, Super, Hurt and Salyer. Motion carries. Public Hearing Opened Mayor Rose opened the Public Hearing to consider a request for a Preliminary at 7:19 p.m. Development Plan for Embassy Landscaping to be located at 6105 NW Riverpark Drive. Brent briefly outlined the staff report to the board as follows: This request is for construction of a new office/sales facility included is 30,000 square feet, an open parking structure for lading/unloading and an outdoor sales azea and a pazking area for customers and employees. The fapade of the proposed stmcture is a cultured stone veneer, Cherokee brick accents, cultured stone, and asphalt shingle roofing. The azchitect has informed staff that the goal of the proposal was to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified; staff has attached an informational sheet on LEED certification. The proposed building must incorporate metal halide wall pack lighting in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Alighting detail will be provided in the final development plan for this proposed building. Parking will be provided on the east and southeast side of the building. The UDO requires pazking spaces based upon the size and intensity of the use. These spaces must be nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18'). Given the size and intensity of the use of the building, the UDO requires at least 92 parking spaces; the applicant indicates on the site plan the construction of 95 pazking spaces. The proposed development is within the 100 year floodplain. Due to being located in the floodplain, the applicant per the UDO has two choices to satisfy the floodplain requirements (1. Raising the building 1 foot above floodplain 2. Floodproofing). The applicant has elected to floodproof the building; to accomplish the requirement for floodproofing the applicant will equalize hydrostatic pressure by allow free flow of water in a flood event and raising all utilities one foot above flood elevation. This is an acceptable floodproofmg measure per FEMA regulations. The proposed development will gain access from Intercon Drive and a private drive that serves the Conoco tank farm and the Purcell Recycling Center from Highway 9. The access from Intercon Drive has been granted to the property via the warranty deed for this properly which staff has requested and has been submitted. The applicant has submitted a landscape plan that exceeds the requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The plan includes 181azge shade trees, 8 large pine, 20 ornamental trees, 63 upright Junipers, 19 multi-stem ornamentals, 72 evergreen shrubs, and native grasses. Mins. 5/1/07 The proposed development does not propose any improvement within the Levee Critical Area. This will make a huge upgrade for the west entrance to the city. Mazk Spurgeon, WSKF said sixty percent of the existing foundation will be reused for mostly wazehouse space, truck maintenance and small vehicle maintenance. There will be a total of 30,000 squaze feet for the building and covered parking for trucks. Twelve to thirteen thousand square feet will be for tenants for the future. The first floor is concrete masonry cement and beyond that is panel board and pre-fvushed siding. The fast floor will have office space. In the summer, there will be approximately 100 employees to take caze of maintenance. The building will have a 50 yeaz shingle green roof. Part of the roof will be planted with sod, gazden, trees and plants. Public Hearing As there was no comments from the public, Mayor Rose closed the Public Closed Hearing at 7:32 p.m. Preliminary Develop- Alderman Bruns moved to approve the Preliminary Development Plan for ment Plan for Embassy Landscaping, 64105 NW Riverpark Drive, seconded by Alderman Embassy Landscaping Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns. Motion carries. Court Report Alderman Darata moved to approve the Court Report for Apri1207, seconded by Approved Alderman Bruns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns. Motion carries. City Engineer Mike Duffy, Shafer, Kline & Warren spoke to the board regarding the street, comments sidewalk, curb and gutter program for the City. They have been working to develop a detailed program for on-going street maintenance throughout the City. The City has allocated $300,000 in the 2006-2007 budget yeaz for street improvements. The proposed improvements substantially exceed this amount so several projects are recommended for completion during the 2007-2008 budget yeaz. A total cost of $940,000 in improvements needs to be done. The breakdown for the fiscal yeaz 2006-2007 is $299,240. Fiscal Yeaz 2008, $310,761 and the projects requiring more analysis $333,220 Gateway & Vivion Intersection, Gower/Cerrito and Pawnee Drainage Improvements. Signifi- cant improvements will not be done to the lower part of Cliffview because of the realignment with part of the West Platte Bridge project. The High Drive driveways will be a priority project. It could be "touch and go" to get them done by June 30`s. The biggest issue with storm water was on Business Pazk Lane and Parkway Drive and some of the roll back curbs there in the entrances aze causing some problems. They will talk to a business owner because of the entrances is causing a problem with the storm water. They are trying to get bids out on May 24`s and have them back by June 7th and bring back the information to the board and start construction after that. Minn. 5/15/07 Alderman Bruns asked how much usage Vandepopulier is going to get after Horizons goes in. Mike Duffy said it will still have traffic on it for awhile, in the second phase probably later winter, early spring, about 2 years full time traffic. There would be some traffic after that, a lot of truck traffic. Jeff Rupp, Public Works Jeff said it was an exciting first week with the flooding that occurred. comments It was exciting to work with the staff, especially Emergency Operations Center and to meet all the necessary actions that were required. E.H. Young Park got about 4-5 feet of water and receded Monday, May 14's. Public Works has done an outstanding job to get the pazk back in order for an upcoming event. The restrooms has 4-5' of water and there's moisture in the walls and they need replaced. Some grass survived. There is quite a bit of silt fihn on the roadway. Electric panels were damaged. An electrician did a quick assessment and most of the electrical can be saved but breakers must be replaced. Kansas City Power has 3 transformers and Kansas City Power & Light did a diagnostic test on their side for the transformers and they're okay. Ours still need to be checked out. He is trying to get a contractor's estimate for the restrooms and exactly how they need to be put back to handle the future flooding. Ninety-nine per cent of the walkway is cleaned off ready for National Trails Days, Saturday, June 2°d. Chief Mill's During the budget process with the City Administrator, he felt the Pediatric comment AED Pads for difibulators should be removed because they can't get the software updated to accommodate those pads. So, they are asking to replace 4 of the AED's, 3 in Public Safety and 1 at the Community Center. They would like to add 4 more, 2 in the patrol cazs, 1 in P.S, 1 in City Hall lobby, 1 in the Community center lobby, 1 in the fire bay and 1 in Public Works. The price for these is slightly less than $16,000. Mayor's comment Mayor Rose mentioned a letter received from Christy May, "Miles of Smiles" requesting consideration of a grant of $5,000 in support of a portable dental program for children. Mayor Rose asked the board to consider this and it will be brought back at the next meeting. Mayor Rose said 5 azea Mayor's traveled to Fort Riley to meet with a battalion, 6 different divisions for the cities to sponsor them in different ways and needs. The city has been assigned to the 24s' transportation unit with 175 members and they have already been deployed. It's up to the members of the unit if they wish to sign up with us. By the end of the week Mayor Rose said she would have a list of names. Some of the soldiers told Mayor Rose "We are doing good things, this is not about politics". We aze going to have a minimum sponsorship and this means you can take 3 soldiers, write letters and send a caze package or whatever else the person wants, but this is the minimum things to show support for their efforts. A press release will be done. "Kids With a Cause" Alderman Salyer moved to approve Dan Riley with "Kids With A Cause" to use the E.H. Young Battle of the Bands family fundraising concert benefit for aids orphans Riverfront Park, in South Africa to use the Park for free and the City to provide two officers July 14th for free, for the event. The cost of the officer(s) will cost the City $670.00 Approved for I 1 hours. The expected attendance is 150 people and if Mr. Riley foresees there being more, he is to notify Chief Mills so he can adjust the amount of officers. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hurt, and Mies. 5/15/07 the vote was: Aye: Alderman Hurt, Bruns, Darata, Salyer, Super and Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-43 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-43 on its fast reading, Payment of said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, Indebtedness seconded by Alderman Bruns the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Datata, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Fuller and Super... Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-43 Alderman Dazata moved to place Bill No. 2007-43 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-43, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Fuller, Dazata, Hurt and Salyer. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-44 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2007-44 on its first reading, Ratifying the reappoint- said Bill ratifying the reappointment of Evelyn Poe as a member of ment of Evelyn Poe Planning and Zoning commission and setting the term for 4 yeazs to P&Z Comm. expiring in May 2011 as citizen representative from Wazd II, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Fuller and Darata. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-44 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-44 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-44, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Super, Bruns and Salyer. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-45 Alderman Super moved to place Bill no. 2007-45 on its fast reading, Employment of said Bill authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri, to employ Matthew Matthew Westermann, Westermann as a full time employee as Maintenance Worker I in theOPublic Approved Works Department for the City of Riverside, Missouri setting the salary at $25,100.00 annually with a start date of May 16, 2007 and a one year working test period, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Hurt, Fuller, Super, Darata and Salyer. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-45 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-45 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-45, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Bnn~s, Fuller, Darata, Hurt and Salyer. Motion carries. Mins. 5/15/07 Bill No. 2007-46 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2007-46 on its first reading, Changing the Names said Bill changing the names of certain city Streets in the Argosy Riverside of Certain City Streets Casino Plat within the City of Riverside, Missouri, seconded by Alderman in the Argosy Riverside Salyer, the vote was: Casino Plat Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Super, Hurt Bruns and Fuller. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-46 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-46 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-46, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, Super, Darata and Salyer. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-47 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2007-47 on its fast reading, Amend. Title N........ said Bill Amending Title N:said An Ordinance Amending "Title N: Land Use" of the Municipal Code of the City of Riverside, Missouri, specifically VI "Accessory Uses and Structures", Article VIII "Signs", Article XIII "Violations and Enforcements", and Sections 400.200 "Rezoning Applications", 400.230 "Special Use Pertnit Applications", 400.240 "Platting Applications", 400.250 "Development Plan Applications", 400.260 "Land Disturbance Pernvt Application", 400.270 "Change of Use Permit Application", 400.280 "Vacation Applications", 400.290 "Variance Applications", 400.380 "PD: Planned Development District", 400.430 "Additional Regulations ("Conditions") For Residential Use Allowed in Residential and Planned Districts", 400.510 "Driveways and Roadway access", 400.590 "Non- Residential Design Standards", and 400.910 "Levee Critical Area Regulations," seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: Alderman Super asked if someone wanted to put up a fence less than 3' if a permit was not required. Brent said "Yes" none is required because small fences along gardens or whatever are okay as long as it doesn't block visibility. Alderman Super asked about no aggregate binder concrete. Mike Duffy said where you have the 6" of asphalt or 5" of concrete that the surface course itself provides stmctural stability and therefore, the base isn't needed. Rock could be used if so desired. Aye: Aldermen Darata, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Fuller and Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-47 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-47 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-47, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Fuller, Darata, Hurt and Salyer. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-48 Alderman Super moved to table Bill No. 2007-48 annexing a certain adjacent, Annexing certain unincorporated area into the City of Riverside, Missouri, seconded by Alderman adjacent unincorporated Darata, the vote was: Mins. 5/15/07 azea into the City of Riverside, Missouri Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Super and Dazata. Tabled Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-49 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-49 on its first reading, said Bill Amend. Title II: Public amending "Title II: Public Health, Safety, and Welfaze of the Municipal Code of the City Health, Safety &Welfaze of Riverside, Missouri By Amending Chapter 227 And Creating Chapter 229: Property of the Mun. Code of the Maintenance Regulations, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was: City by amend. Chapter 227 & creating Chapter Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Fuller, Super, Darata, Salyer and Bruns. 229 Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-49 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-49 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-49, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Hurt, Salyer, Bruns, Super and Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-50 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2007-50 on its first reading, Author. the City to Enter said Bill authorizing the City of Riverside to enter into a service agreement with into a Service Agreement U.S. Engineering Company for HVAC repair and maintenance work for the with U.S. Engineering Co. City Hall and Public Safety building in an amount not to exceed $6,278.00, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was: Aye: Hurt, Fuller, Super, Dazata, Salyer and Bruns. Motion carries. Alderman Salyer asked who in the City interfaces with the vendors. Jeff said he is the person. Alderman Salyer asked anyone invoicing to do a line to line explanation on the maintenance, head pressures, etc. Ordinance No. 2007-50 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-50 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-50, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Hurt, Salyer, Bruns, Super and Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2007-51 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-51 on its first reading, said Bill Author. the City to authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri, to employ Sazah Thompson as employ Sarah Thompson Administrative Clerk for the City of Riverside, Missouri and the salary is $30,000.00 annually plus full benefits with a start date of June 18, 2007, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Alderman Super, Fuller, Salyer, Dazata, Burns and Hurt. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2007-51 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2007-51 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2007-51, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Salyer, Fuller, Super, Bruns and Darata. Motion carries. Aldermen comments Alderman Hurt said he got to see things "kick into gear" and to see Gary Creason with the Levee Board operate during the recent flooding. Bob Gieseke stayed two nights with his tractor. This was a "good dry run". Alderman Hurt also asked if the web page had been updated during the flooding. Alderman Super said we need to get busy and plant the trees in the fall. They can be replaced because the contract guazantees them Recess Reconvened Motion for Closed Session at 8:45 p.m Motion for Open Session at 9:25 p.m Adjournment Alderman Darata expressed her appreciation to all workers for their hard work from the recent flooding to get the City back to where it is at present. Alderman Salyer expressed his gratitude for the hard work put forth by Public Works and Public Safety. A brief recess was called at 8:30 p.m. All Aldermen and the Mayor responded to roll call and the meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) Legal Issues with the City Attorney, seconded by Alderman Bruns the vote was: Aldermen Salyer, Dazata, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Hurt. Motion carries. Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by Alderman Hurt the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Fuller, Bruns, Super Hurt and Salyer. Motion carries. By unanimous decision, the r Mins. 5/15/07