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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-24 Special~; , MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, July 24, 2007 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 C Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Super. Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Sarah Thompson, Administrative Clerk, Donna Resz, Finance Director, Chief Gregory Mills, Brent Miles, Director of Planning & Economic Development, Jeff Rupp, Public Works Director and John McClelland, City Attorney. Minutes of June 26, 2007 Alderman Darata made a motion to approve the minutes of June 26, Approved 2007 as presented and the motion was seconded by Alderman Salyer. The vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Hurt, Super, Salyer, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carried. Minutes of July 10, 2007 Alderman Bruns made a motion to approve the minutes of July 10, 2007 Approved as presented and the motion was seconded by Alderman Darata. The vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Hurt, Super, Salyer, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carried. Discussion of Riverside City Administrator, David Blackburn explained that Northland Home Grant Program Neighborhoods Incorporated (NNn has been working in Riverside with City funded grants of up to $5,000 to assist residents in fixing their homes. The original agreement was to pay NNI quarterly. They are requesting their final quarterly payment that would be due in October and a $50,000 extension. The funding is needed because they are at a point where citizens are familiar with the program and requesting assistance. Many needed projects are getting done. Mayor Rose asked if the $50,000 was budgeted for this fiscal year. Blackburn replied that the $50,000 was budgeted for this year and the October payment of $25,000 that NNI is requesting was budgeted from last years budget. Alderman Fuller asked what prevented these home owners from selling their homes after the improvements are complete or for a bank foreclosing on them. Blackburn explained that it would still improve the value of the home and the neighborhood as a whole. Jim Rice from NNI spoke about a possible winterization program for Riverside residents. It would begin with an energy assessment of a resident's home, and then upgrades would be done such as new windows, furnace, siding, insulation, etc. After the upgrades are installed an energy audit would be done to see how much those upgrades improved the home's energy efficiency. In some cases that NNI has dealt with, the homeowner's energy bills have decreased by as much as $500 a year. Bill No. 2007-62 Bill No. 2007-66 an Ordinance tabled at the June 19, 2007 meeting Miller's Nursery and approving and authorizing the execution of a nuisance abatement Lawncaze Nuisance contract with Miller's Nursery and Lawncaze for nuisance abatement in Abatement the city of Riverside dies for lack of a motion being made. Bill No. 2007-74 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2007-74 on its first reading, Amended Northland said Bill authorizing the city to enter into an amended service agreement Neighborhoods Inc. with, and pay certain funds to Northland Neighborhoods Inc., seconded Service Agreement by Alderman Dazata. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007-74 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2007-74 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-74, seconded by Alderman Fuller. The vote was: Aye: Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carried. Bill No. 2007-75 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2007-75 on its first reading, Allegiant Networks said Bill approving the form of, and authorizing the City to complete Professional Services and and execute an agreement by and between the City and Allegiant Software Networks for professional services and the purchase of software, seconded by Alderman Salyer. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Dazata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007-75 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-75 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-75, seconded by Alderman Darata. The vote was: Aye: Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carried. Bill No. 2007-82 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-82 on its first reading, YMCA Community Center said Bill approving the form of, and authorizing the Mayor to complete Use and execute an agreement by and between the City and the Young Men's Christian Association for use of the Community Center, 2 seconded by Alderman Salyer. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007-82 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-82 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-82, seconded by Alderman Fuller. The vote was: Aye: Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carried. Bill No. 2007- 83 Blackburn explained that Bill No. 2007-83 has to do with the loan Assignment of TIF agreement with T.E. Woods and his lending agency. This agreement Agreement makes it so if there are any violations to the loan agreement the City would notify the lender and the TIF funds would go to whoever fmishes the project if T.E. Woods defaults. Alderman Salyer asked if whoever finished the project would be obligated to complete the project with the plan that has already been approved. City Attorney John McClelland responded that if they wanted the TIF funds it would have to be completed to those standards. Even if they did not want the TIF funding, than they would still have to comply with City regulations. Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-83 on its first reading, said Bill approving collaterial assignment of the assignment of TIF agreement, and approving other actions related thereto, seconded by Alderman Salyer. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007- 83 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2007-83 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-83, seconded by Alderman Fuller. The vote was: Aye: Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carried. Bill No. 2007-84 Alderman Super asked if this contract would be set up so that the Embassy Landscape Group property owner where the nuisance abatement is carried out is charged. Nuisance Abatement Brent Miles, Director of Planning and Economic Development, replied that the properly owners would be billed. Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2007-84 on its first reading, said Bill approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a nuisance abatement contract with Embassy Landscape Group, seconded by Alderman Darata. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Dazata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007-84 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2007-84 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-84, seconded by Alderman Fuller. The vote was: Aye: Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carved. Bill No. 2007-85 Miles explained that the position for Fire Mazshal has not been filled yet Fire Protection and Codes and the City needs someone to do professional fire reviews of plans. Consultants (FP&C) FP&C has lots of experience; they did the reviews for Argosy's hotel Development Review and pazking gazage. Services Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2007-85 on its first reading, said Bill authorizing the City to enter into a service agreement with Fire Protection and Code Consultants (FP&C) for development review services, seconded by Alderman Hurt. The vote was: Aye: Hurt, Darata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Salyer. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007-85 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2007-85 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2007-85, seconded by Alderman Darata. The vote was: Aye: Dazata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion carried. Bill No. 2007-86 Miles commented that this is the second step in the review process with Design Energy Group the fire marshal review being the first step. He asked that this Bill be Consulting Engineers tabled until the Board's next meeting. The City is still reviewing their Construction Inspection insurance requirements. Services Alderman Super asked if the contract would include a "not to exceed" amount. Miles replied that it would be hard to determine what the cost would be month to month, but he would include some sort of estimate. Alderman Darata moved to table Bill No. 2007-86, an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a service agreement with Design Energy Group Consulting Engineers for construction inspection services, seconded by Aldermen Super. The vote was: Aye: Dazata, Super, Bruns, Fuller, Salyer, and Hurt. Motion Carried. Public Hearing Mayor Rose opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. Proposed Annexation into Miles began by clearing up some misconceptions that have been going City of Riverside Mo azound about the annexation. Their have been several calls to City Hall asking if this annexation would demolish homes. That is not the case. The City cazes about the existing homes and not just the new higher income homes. The steps the City is taking with NNI shows that the City is compassionate and cazes about all its citizens. Mayor Rose asked for a quick overview of the proposed annexation. Miles than gave an abbreviated version of the annexation presentation he gave at the public hearing on July 10, 2007. He explained that the City's ability to annex has to meet certain state statutes and the Board of Aldermen need to find the annexation reasonable and necessary. That is what City staff has been trying to prove before this goes to vote on August 7, 2007. A large majority of this development, Montebella, is in Platte County Unincorporated, while three lots are within the city limits of Riverside. The developer wants to create a sense of community, but a line dividing city and county could create friction. The Master Plan and ETC Citizen Survey both address annexation for the City. The survey revealed that the majority of the citizens support the annexation. The City has also entered into a cost shaze agreement with the developer for improvements to Northwood Road. The developer, North River Holding LLC will pay 70% of the cost, while the City will pick up the remaining 30%. Many citizens travel this road and it was in need of repairs. Miles said, "For the City to have a developer come in and bring the road up to city standards and pay for 70% of it is an unbelievable deal." Taxes are another benefit to the City. Riverside does not have a real estate tax and can not add one without it going to a vote of all the citizens. However, the City does get utility franchise tax based on usage. The City also gets a percentage of the state's motor fuel tax based on its population. It is estimated that the City will receive about $151,000 dollazs in taxes from this development. The City will also benefit from sales tax from this development. Individuals who own these homes will shop and use other services within the City. However, this is very difficult to quantify. This development, along with others in the City will help to change the demographics and add the services that many citizens aze looking for such as a pharmacy or a movie rental store. Right now the City does not have the demographics to support those types of services, but these developments will help to turn that around. Stormwater management is one of the most important reasons for this annexation. All the water from Kansas City North drains duectly into Riverside. A large portion of the drainage could be controlled through the annexed area. The County has some stormwater regulations, but they aze not as strict as the ones within the City. Alderman Fuller asked what the number of single family residences is in the city compazed to rental units at this time. Miles replied that he is not sure of the exact number, but he believes there are around 400 single family homes and 850 rental units. Alderman Fuller commented that the City would be almost doubling its single family residences with one project. Miles replied that all of the projects combined will have a dramatic impact on the City at full build-out. Alderman Hurt commented that all the development coming to Riverside offer a full range of prices. The City is also working with NNI to help the older retirement community so they can get improvements done to their homes and not feel left behind with the new higher priced homes. A member from the community asked about the Northwood Road closure. Miles replied that their will be an update on Northwood Road in the monthly newsletter. There has been a short delay in the work due to the weather, but the project is still expected to be completed in a 60 to 90 day time frame. Raye Sanders of 5006 Woodside Drive addressed the Board. She expressed how happy she is to live in Riverside and how proud she is of the community. A member from the community asked what the potential of a city real estate tax would be in the future. Miles replied that according to state statute in order for the City to impose a real estate tax it would have to go to the vote of the citizens. It is unlikely that anyone would vote to impose a tax on themselves. The City is financially sound enough even after all the proposed projects are completed that a real estate tax is not a necessity. Aldermen Hurt commented that with the growth of the Horizons Project, another tax base will be created so the City will not be so dependent on the casino. City Administrator David Blackburn commented that the tax rates that the Platte County Assessor sets that Riverside residents pay are based on all of Platte County and not just on Riverside. Aldermen Salyer said that he encourages everyone to go out and vote on August 7, 2007. It will give the Board of Aldermen and Planning Commission a direction for the future. Alderman Bruns commented that many of the residents in his neighborhood are students. They have a vested interest in Riverside and would like to stay here, if appropriate housing were available. Mayor Rose closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 pm Adjournment Alderman Super moved to adjourn and Alderman Hurt seconded. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:06 p.m. Sarah Thompson, drain' five Clerk