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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-13MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:30 p.m. The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in special session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Mike Fuller, Pam Darata, Dave Hurt, Bernie Bruns, Mark Salyer and Ron Super. Also present were Jane Hemy, Executive Administration Assistant, Public Safety Chief Gregory Mills, Jeff Rupp, Public Works Director, and John McClelland, City Attorney. Pledge of Allegiance After leading those present in the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Kathy Public Comments Rose asked ifthere any public comments. Hearing none, she proceeded with the first agenda item. Bill No. 2008-55 Alderman Darata made a motion to table Bill No.2008-55 An An Ordinance Determining Ordinance Determining the Advisability Of The Gate Woods Public the Advisability Of The Improvement Project And Ordering The Establishment Of The Gate Gate Woods Public Woods Neighborhood Improvement District And The Preparation Of Improvement Project And Plans And Specifications For the Project until the next regular session Ordering The Establishment and Alderman Bruns seconded. The vote was: Of The Gate Woods Neighborhood Improvement Aye: Aldermen Super, Hurt, Salyer, Darata, Bruns, and Fuller. District And The Preparatior Of Plans And Motion carried. Specifications For the Project Bill No. 2008-63 An Community Development Director Mike Duffy told the board that even Ordinance Authorizing though the language in the ordinance was to pay for $55,000 for pipe to The Purchase Of Ductile be laid from Gateway through 50th Street, he would like them to Iron Pipe From Griffin consider approving the purchase of additional pipe to go from 50`" to Pipe Products Company, High Drive. Although this would increase the purchase price by Inc. another $55,000 to $110,000, Duffy felt it was advisable due to the good pricing available. As of Juue 1, 2008, prices are expected to increase approximately 31%. Alderman Bruns made a motion to amend Bill No. 2008-63 An Ordinance Authorizing The Purchase Of Ductile Iron Pipe From Griffin Pipe Products Company, Inc., to read $110,000 to purchase the additional pipe and upon amending it to place it on its first reading. Alderman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Fuller, Super, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance 2008-63 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-63 on its second reading Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2008-63. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fuller and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Hurt, Salyer, Damta, Bruns, and Fuller. Motion carried. Budget Workshop Finance Director Donna Resz said that the focus of this workshop session would be on the proposed budget for Public Safety but she wanted to begin with a general financial overview. Resz told the board that proceeds from the sale of Horizons would be $19,500,000. Professional fees would cost $2,500,000 and payoffof 2007B Bonds would be $10,000,000 with the net proceeds from sale of the land amounting to $7,000,000. Resz then explained TIF revenue uses. Alderman Fuller asked her to explain Levy District Debt Service. She did so and then added that 2/3 of the debt service is paid with TIF revenue. Alderman Bruns asked if the city would own any land in the Levy District once the sale is finalized. Resz replied yes but the city would own significantly less. She went onto show a number of slides depicting debt service scenarios both with and without development. Resz talked about the city's various sources of revenue, including permits and licenses, fees, fines, taxes, investment income, real estate income, TIF revenue and miscellaneous sources. Alderman Hurt asked about the impact of Kansas gaming on Argosy revenue. Resz replied that she is forecasting a 2% increase next year but every year after only 1.5% increase. She is forecasting the same real estate revenue as this year but investment income should decrease. Sales tax is up but local use taxis down. Overall, the estimate for 2007- 2008 revenue is $22,143,700 and for 2008-2009 is $21,794,300. Expenditures will be under budget this fiscal year with only Public Works and Community Development exceeding their budgets. Public Works expenditures in excess of budget are due to the increased cost of snow removal materials, fuel and street lighting. Community Development is higher because, during the 3 month period after Brent Miles left city employment and before the city hired Mike Duffy, the city used consulting engineers at a higher rate of pay. Finance Director Resz explained the process for determining salary increases based on merit. The board will determine the percentage increase for the budget. Public Safety's Budget Request was next in the presentation. Chief Greg Mills told the board that, due to past progress with upgraded fleet, equipment, overall capabilities, benefits and staffing, the Police Division has stabilized. 2 Northwood-Road- City Engineer Sabin Yanez talked about ensuring the safety of residents, Discussion students, and commuters on Northwood Road as well as how the City could take care of the road today and in the future. MoDOT and the City combined projects at Highway 9 and Horizons. The project requires relocation of 300,000 cubic yards of fill. The existing roadway is 20' wide and has a depth of asphalt of 1"-2" with no sub-grade material. On that road, 21 tractor-trailer size trucks are hauling 10,000 cubic yards of fill a day. The trucks leave mud on the roadways and sometimes cany uncovered loads which compound the maintenance issues for the existing roadways. In the past, MoDOT has stopped work due to mud on roads. Weather and weight affect road beds. When there is no sub-grade and the asphalt is gone, the result is mud. When it rains, the situation becomes even worse. Yanez and City representatives have met with Parkville Special Road District and with landowners. The road district will cooperate in resurfacing the road once the hauling is done. There are 20 working days remaining before reaching the deshed amount of fill. Recommended solutions for the time beh~g: 1) Northwood Road will be milled; McAnich will stockpile millings and will roll and grade the road daily. 2) Traffic will be monitored and signage will be increased. 3) Direct SKW to design the ultimate improvements north to 52°d Street. Alderman Bruns asked if any improvements are being planned for Northwood Road north of 52"d Street. Yanez responded that work has not been funded by KCMG. Alderman Fuller asked if it is McAnich's responsibility to return the road to its former condition. Yanez replied that it is McAnich's responsibility to maintain the road until the end of the project. It is the company's maintenance responsibility to patch. Yanez said Montebella's developer is part of this process and is committed to the project. Alderman Fuller asked if the Montebella developer is willing to partner or just say something needs to be done. Yanez replied, "Both." Yanez indicated that his primary concern is safety on the road. It may be necessary to close the road before school is out. Alderman Hurt asked about speed on the road and Yanez said the speed limit will be lowered. Adjournment There being no business for closed session, Alderman Bruns moved to 9:15 p.m. adjourn the meeting. Alderman Darata seconded and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Hutt, Fuller, Super, and Salyer. Motion carried. t~ Ja e Henry ecutive Administrate Assistant