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REGULAR MEETING
, BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met for a regular session in the
Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on
Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy
Rose, Aldermen Brad Cope, Ron Super, Bernie Bruns, David Hurt, Aaron Thatcher, and Mike
Fuller (arrived at 6:11 p.m.).
Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City
Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Community Development
Assistant Sarah Wagner, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Finance Director ponna
Resz, and Public Safety Director Greg Mills.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go into closed
CLOSED @ 6:03 P.M. session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and
litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real
estate, second by Alderman Hurt.
Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Super, Cope, and Bruns.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved at 6:59 p.m. to continue closed session
CLOSED @ 6:59 P.M. following open session, second by Alderman Thatcher.
Yes: Super, Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Cope.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Aaron Thatcher, Brad Cope, Mike
Fuller, David Hurt, Bernie Bruns, and Ron Super.
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Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City
Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck, Capital Projects Engineer
Travis Hoover, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Community Development Assistant Sarah
Wagner, Finance Director ponna Resz, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, and
Operations Support Director Mike Shelton.
PILEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for Responsible Gaming
Education Week and presented it to representatives from Argosy
Casino.
LAWER LINE CREEK Tom Kimes with HDR and Corp of Engineer representative John
Benson gave presentation of concerns with the Lower Line Creek
area, presented construction design options available, and asked
the Board for general approval to seek obligation of funds by
September 30, 2011. The Board agreed with design option three
and thanked all those involved for their diligence and coordination
for this project.
WATER SYSTEM DISCUSSION Postponed until a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Thatcher moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, second
by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINU7ES OF o7-05-19 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the July 5,
2011, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
JUNE COURT REPORT Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the June 2011 Court
Report, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0. '�
Resolution 2011-047 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-047,
Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury
for weeks ending July 8 and July 15` second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Resolution 2011-048 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-048,
American Red Cross authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the
American Red Cross, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-049 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-049,
Giris on the Run authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to Girls on
the Run, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-050 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-050,
Miles of Smiles authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Miles
of Smiles, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-051 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-051,
MUCSA authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault, second by
Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-052 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-052,
Nc�rthland Health Care Access authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the
Northland Health Care Access, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-053 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-053, I
Park Hill School District authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Park I
Hill School District, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. I
Motion carried 6-0.
R�solution 2011-054 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-054,
Platte Senior Services, Inc. authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Platte
Senior Services, Inc., second by Alderman Cope. �
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-055 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-055,
Synergy Services authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the
Synergy Services, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Resolution 2011-056 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-056,
YMCA of Greater KC authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the
YMCA of Greater Kansas City, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
R�solution 2011-057 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-057,
Fsair Based Productions authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to Fair
Based Productions for the Riverside Community Theater
Experience, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2071-058 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-058,
Argo Lot 1 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration
to Lot 1 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2�11-059 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-059,
Argo Lot 2 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration
to Lot 2 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-060 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-060,
Argo Lot 3 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration
to Lot 3 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Bill No. 2011-024 Public Safety Director Chief Mills explained this agreement.
Mutual Aid with Joplin MO Alderman Thatcher moved to accept the first reading and place �
Bill No. 2011-024 on its second and final reading, seconded '
by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Super, Fuller, Bruns, and Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2011-024 and enact said
bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher.
Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Fuller, Hurt, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
C�TY ADMINISTRATOR David Blackburn stated that August 9` a workshop will be
scheduled with engineers to walk thru the communication
process and explain the projects we have going for the year.
ADMINISTRATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck explained the Do
Good Challenge that Trozzolo held. A video of the challenge will
be viewed at a later date. The Do Good project will continue thru
the month of August and we are far from our 60 good deeds, so
everyone is challenged to do a good deed.
CUMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy gave update on the
Indian Hills sign. He explained the site plan that was passed out
to the Board and the look of the sign. The Board agreed to allow
Duffy to proceed with the project.
ENGINEERING Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover reported on four projects.
48 Street will be at completion in three to four weeks. 41s Street
should be at substantial completion in three to four weeks.
Northwood Road is still progressing. The Quiet Zone and Mattox
crossing will be closed down on Wednesday, July 27� for about
three weeks
FINANCE No Report.
PUBLIC SAFETY No Report.
PIIBLIC WORKS No Report.
P�RKS & RECREATION City Administrator David Blackburn discussed the possibility of
moving some trees at Renner Brenner Park for future open
spaces. The park will be used for Riverfest this year. An analysis
for Renner Brenner Park was discussed and the 8oard will make
no decisions without reviewing the analysis and report and talk
with the Park Board.
LEVEE BOARD REPORT Alderman Hurt reported that the levee is being inspected on the
regular schedule again.
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MAYOR'S DISCUSSION I met with Barbara LeBass with Missouri Gas Energy, and she
explained that their name would be changing to Energy Transfer
Equities and that they would be asking for a rate increase. The
increase will be spread among 400,000 customers.
A letter received from Larry Frievert with HDR was read to those
in attendance which gave kudos to Community Relations Director
Meredith Hauck for a superb job presenting for two separate
instances.
Finance Director ponna Resz was recognized for receiving a
certificate of achievement for financial reporting for a fifth year.
I have been contacted by a resident that would like to donate land
for a community garden. We will discuss that more in the future.
We have scrapped plan A and going with plan B, we will have
Riverfest in Renner Brenner Park, September 16 & 17. It will be
the 35�' anniversary and Saturday evening Tracy Lawrence will be '
the entertainment.
Thursday, July 21 is the MML dinner honoring outstanding
residents in our local communities. Riverside will be honoring
Nova Lorenzen for her many years of service in our community.
BUARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Fuller — There have been a number of instances in our
CAMMENTS neighborhood of strangers knocking on doors late at night asking
for money. Please be aware that it could happen at your home
and be sure to let the police know about these incidents. Most of
the incidents were homes with small children. There have been
car break-ins also.
Alderman Bruns — Just read through the letter on the organ
donations from Officer Taylor and really appreciate the update.
Alderman Cope — Thanked the Board for the opportunity to join
the Leadership Program for the coming year and he is looking
forward to attending.
Alderman Thatcher — Thank you to staff for the awesome job of
communicating all the data for the high water events. I have
received a lot of feedback that the information has been extremely
helpful. I cannot think of many other communities that have gone
to that level of effort. Thanks for your work. I would like to issue a
challenge that maybe by the next regular meeting we can do a
project as a board for the Do Good Challenge.
Alderman Hurt — Nothing to report.
Alderman Super — To add to what Alderman Thatcher just said,
kudos out to Mike Shelton for all the information he has reported
to us. We appreciate Public Works and Public Safety for your
work done on a daily bases.
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City Administrator Blackburn reported that HDR has submitted all
the paperwork to the Corp of Engineers and to the State of
Missouri, so we should hear something back from those two
agencies.
BREAK @ 7:56 P.M. Alderman Thatcher moved to have a break at 7:56 p.m., second
by Alderman Bruns.
Yes: Thatcher, Bruns, Super, Fuller, Cope, Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
BACK FROM BREAK @ 8:10 P.M.
Mi�TION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go back into closed
CI.OSED � 8:11 P.M. session, pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and
litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real
estate, second by Alderman Super.
Yes: Thatcher, Super, Cope, Fuller, Bruns, and Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
MqT10N TO ADJOURN Alderman Hurt moved the closed session be adjourned at
CL.OSED @ 10:12 P.M. 10:12 p.m. with no action taken, second by Alderman Super.
Yes: Hurt, Super, Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
MATION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 p.m.,
second by Alderman Hurt.
Yes: Super, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, Thatcher, and Cope.
Motion carried 6-0.
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