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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-16Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri September 16, 2008 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Ciry of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of Riverside, Missouri, on September 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Bruns, Hurt, Salyer and Super. Also present were Mike Duffy, Director of Community Development, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Chief Greg Mills, Public Safety, Meredith Hauck, Coordinator of Communications and External Affairs and Jolur McClelland, City Attorney. Motion for Alderman Fuller moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) Legal Issues, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: 6:30 p.m. Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns. Motion carries. Motion for Alderman Super moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by Open Session Alderman Darata, the vote was: 7:00 p.m. Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Darata, Hurt, Salyer, Fuller and Super. Motion carries Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Rose started the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance with the audience joining in. Mayor Rose asked for any comments from the public and there were none. Visitor comment Irene Paulhe, 4700 Petxonella Lane said she recently attended the Northland Symphony concert and there wasn't too many people there. She said they are as good as the Kansas City Symphony. Mayor Rose said Zona Rosa is having a benefit for the Northland Symphony. Comments on Mayor Rose mentioned proposed Resolution No. 2008-02, A Resolution In Support Resolution #2008-02 of Proposition A The Schools First Initiative. Tom Burke, Argosy Casino and Megan Jansen who is part of a team conning the campaign in the area for this resolution in the Kansas City area were present. Mr. Burke said Penn National Gaming supports Proposition A and this resolution will eliminate the 35001oss limit. Mr. Burke has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for Penn National Gaming for the western region, bnt will continue to be responsible for this casino here in the city until his replacements arrives. Resolution #2008-02 Alderman Super moved to approve Resolution #2008-02, A Resolution In Support Approved of Proposition A The Schools First Initiative, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Hurt, Darata, Fuller and Salyer. No: Alderman Bruns. Motion carries. Mins. 9/16/08 Mhrs. of Sept. 2nd, Alderman Darata moved to approve the minutes of September 2, 2008, seconded by Approved Alderman Salyer, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Fuller, Salyer, Bmns, Super and Hurt. Motion caries. Purchase of new copier, Alderman Fuller moved to approve purchasing a new copier, C4540 from Pxo Serv for Approved City Hall at a cost of $13,092, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Fuller. Motion carries. Finance Officer Donna spoke of the report that Standard and Poor's provided the City and they comments raised the City's rating from "BBB" to "A" which is more than a one point rating. This reflects the City's maintenance of very strong reserve levels, despite planned draw downs for capital projects. Highlights from standard & Poor's Rating Direct are listed below with other characteristics supporting the rating include the City's: • Participation in the diverse Kansas City, Mo, metropolitan statistical area (MSA) economy; • Adequate income levels; • Very sfrong £mancial reserves, which are supported by substantial annual gaming revenues • Reliance on lese and gaming tax revenues from the Argosy Casino, which is owned by Penn National Gaming to fund city operations and capital improvements; and • Very high debt burden. "The City's 2007 bonds are secured by the City's pledge to appropriate, on an annual basis, the necessary funds to make armual debt service payments. Debt service is being paid from incremental revenues from the city's levee district, and gaming tax revenues. The City's financial practices ace considered "good" under Standard & Poor's Financial Assessment. Management reviews revenues and expenditures, prepares budget reports for the board of aldermen and provides the board with a comprehensive quarterly budget update. Capital spending is budgeted with the help of a 5 year capital improvement plan that is updated t•vice a year. The City has its own investment policy, and quarterly investment reports are provided to the board. The stable outlook reflects Standard & Poor's Rating Services' expectation that the City will continue to maintain strong reserve levels as it completes planned infrastructure improvements of its levee redevelopment area and that gaming revenues will continue to come in at current or higher levels. Donna said she felt this is a reflection on the board of aldermen that their willingness to maintain good financial responsibility and Dmma congratulated the board and the Mayor Mins. 9/16/08 in turn, thanked Donna as well. August 2008 Alderman Darata moved to approve the August 2008, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the Court Report, Approved vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer a»d Bruns. Motion carries. City Administrator The report is summarized as follows: Report The City's Street Sweeper's rear engine is out of working order, therefore sweeping activities have been suspended while a maintenance review is being completed by the Tymco Company. The mobile mammography unit sponsored by St. Luke's Northland Hospital and Susan B. Korman Foundation was at the Community Center on September 12'". Thirty women from the Northland area participated. More than 200 people attended 12 events August 25'h through August 30'h. The YMCA Fall Adult Co-ed Volleyball League (Sundays) and Adult Men Basketball League (Wednesdays) started play on September 7's and will run through November Riverside Residents received half price league regishation. Community Center staff and Public Works received training on how to care for the new flooring. Staff is currently working with the Riverfest committee to prepare for the upcoming festival. Staff fraining schedule for September and the ls' part of October is MARCIT Supervisor Survival Skills, Meredith Hauck and Jane Hemy; International City/County Managers Association Conference, Meredith Hauck; Immigration Enforcement Liability, Jane Henry, WACA Annual Meeting, Shayla Jones; Staff Project Management Training, various attendees. Hrfrastmcture progress is as follows: For Northwood Road, continued landscaping, installing waterfall and pool, installing conduit for underground poFVer and installing the gas line. The roadway is 99% complete. For the Rinker project, removal of the fence is remaining and 99% of the project is complete. For the Horizons Parkway South project, ditches were graded, sodding and seeding completed, working on a punch list to fmalize and approximately 99% of the pay estimate has been completed. For the Horizons Parkway North project, asphalt was laid for the lane addition to 9 Highway, continued installing the storm sewer, poured concrete for the north abutment, began installing conduit for the sprinkler system, placed riprap on abutment slopes, preparing for the 9 higfivay traffic switch and phase 2, KCPL has completed the relocation of the distribution lines, KCMO Water Services force mater is being encased and MGE has completed the relocation of the gas main. Mins. 9/16/08 Continued decking occurred for the Line Creek Bridge, girders were set for the Oxbow Bridge and approximately 47% of the pay estimate has been completed. Footings were poured for the clock tower at the Welcome Plaza, footings were poured. For the fountain, setting forms for the fountain Fvall have begun with approximately 5% of the pay estimate completed. Installing conduit for the underground power occurred at Montebella, gas service lines were installed and building houses continues. Continued grading occurred at Briarcliff, building structures, installing storm sewer. Continued installing curb and gutter and the turn lanes on W. Platte Road were completed. For the North Argosy Parkway project, a new bridge layout will be given to Magellan for review. Bill No. 2008-107 Alderman Super had concerns about a 4 year agreement for $19,000 a year and discussion believes a review needs to be performed each year before approved. It was pointed out in the proposed Ordinance this agreement would have to be terminated and renegotiated if the amount were to change. Bill No.2008-107 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-107 on its first reading, Approving An agree- Approvhrg An Agreement with The City Of Houston Lake, Missouri For Fire, ment with Houston Lake Rescue And Medical First Response Services, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Super, Bmns and Hurt. No: Alderman Salyer Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-107 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-107 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-107, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hmt, Super, Fuller, Darata and Bmns. No: Alderman Salyer. Motion carries. Mayor's Discussion There is 3 or 4 areas on the new trail where there are some drainage problems and this needs to be addressed. The citizens are excited about the new Welcome Plaza and West Platte Bridge. Riverfest is this weekend and Mayor Rose showed one of the tee shirts showing sponsors on the back and will be for sale with all workers wearing them. Red-X has 10 entries in the parade and there are a total of 50 entries. Aldermen comments Alderman Bruns said there is one portion of the hail at the E.H. Young Park trail that flooded and wondered if there was any way to get rid of it to make sure it's safe and being well maintained. Mins. 9/16/08 Alderman Darata and Alderman Fuller attended the hearing for the Missouri American Water Rate case and all citizens were invited. Forms with a response fan can be mailed in. Alderman Salyer asked if we were still on track with replacing trees in the right-of--way. Mike Duffy said a meeting was held with some of the Briarcliff people and a joint trip will be taken to the nursery for the W. Platte right-of--ways to look at fall plants. Capital Electric to Alderman Darata moved to approve authorizing Capital Electric to perform installation perform Installation of of the Argosy Crosswalk at a total cost of $35,142, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the Lightguard Crosswalk, vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Salyer, Fuller, Brrns, Super and Darata. Motion carries. Annual Street Main- Mike said there were some concerns last week with some property owners not being tenance Program, able to have access to their property and this has now been resolved. The project is Discussion scheduled for completion at the end of October. Woodland will be milled and overlaid in sections and it will take about a week to complete. Civic Campus Comments Mike Duffy said the entire campus requires substantial attention. Three bids have been received: Hill Lawn & Landscape $12,120 Embassy Landscape Group 15,900 Waxdrip Landscape 26,840 Staff recommends selecting Embassy Landscape Group to provide grounds maintenance services through 2009 for the Civic Campus. Mike said the grounds need to be put back to a similar status as to when they were first installed eight seasons ago. Seasonal colors will be added in the flower beds. The trees, shrubs and turf will be maintained including seeding, fertilizing and weed control. Also, the irrigation system will be maintained. There will be 30 mows, 15 manual weeding, weed control for the parking lot and sidewalk, 4 applications of fertilizer and broadleaf weed control, aeration, mulching, trimming and sidewalk edges and up High Drive. Capital Electric to Alderman Darata moved to approve authorizing Capital Electric to perform installation perform installing of the Argosy crosswalk at a cost of $35,142, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was Argosy crosswalk, Approved Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Salyer, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Darata. Motion carries. Payment to AT&T & Alderman Fuller moved to approve payment of $25,540.20 for utility relocation for Time Warner, Approved several infrastmctuxe projects, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Aye: Aldernen Salyer, Super, Darata, Hurt, Fuller and Bmns. Motion carries. Mins. 9/16/08 Northpointe Church, `See Through Ministries" is requesting a 40' container for clothing collection on their now (See Through Minis- pxoperiy for hurricane relief (Haiti) in conjunction with other churches and place the tries) cmrtainer on the northeast corner of the parking lot. A resident in Gatewoods will check daily and provide the city with a list of churches providing the items. The container will be there for 2-3 weeks, but the City has said a 4 week time frame would be provided and then the container will have to be removed. Building PermitslCode Mike dishibuted to the board an overview of everything that happens in this area. listing Since January ls`, 530 violations have been addressed, 489 of those or 92% have been resolved. Next year, 2 letters go out, 1 warning notice and 1 reminder. The Unified Development Ordinance updates are forthcoming, the 2006 International Code and 2009 evaluations going on. The number of permits issued has been down as the market has been slow, but should pickup soon. A rental inspection program is behrg worked on and will be brought to the board in November and there will be ordinance changes to the City Municipal Codes so this added change can be enforced. Mike said he may make a future recommendationfor the City not to require a permit for roofing and siding as we are one of the few cities that require this. Also, being worked on is plans where the residents don't have to pay for permits. City Engineer Sabin said J.M. Fahey began work on the Argosy Casino West Improvements the week Comments of September 8a'. Some issues are being worked through with the Levee District and Corps of Engineers. A few loose ends are being tied up with MoDot. Some adjustments were made for the drainage in the area to utilize the I-635 drainage that is on the south side. The conhactor did provide a schedule and completion date of December 8's. Shafer, Kline & Warren are the constmction managers for the project. The City doesn't have the Corps approval as yet. There are issues to work through with the contractor on tare lift station and the City has been provided with a construction schedule and this will be verified. There is a process of ordering costly items for the project, trash racks and the pump station. Shop drawings were received and will be reviewed. The completion date is May 2009. Bill No. 2008-93 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2008-93 on its first reading, said Bill Author. The City To Authorizing The City Of Riverside, Missouri, To Enter Into An Agreement With Enter hrto An Agree- Highland Games, Inc. Amending The Park Use And event Sponsorship Agreement, ment with Highland seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Games Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Darata, Hurt, Fuller and Super. No: Alderman Salyer. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-93 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-93 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2008-93, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Mins. 9/16(08 Aye: Aldermen Darata, Bmns, Super, Fuller and Hurt. No: Alderman Salyer. Motion carries. Bill No. 2008-100 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-100 on its first reading, said Bill Approving Payment of authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman Indebtedness Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Salyer, Bmns, Hurt, Fuller and Darata. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-100 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-100 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-100, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Super. Motion canies. Bill No. 2008-101 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-101 on its first reading, said Bill Author. The City To Enter Authorizing The City of Riverside, Missouri To Enter Into A Services Agreement With an Agreement With Miles of Smiles and pay the service provider $15,000, seconded by Alderman Bruns, Miles ofSrniles, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bmns, Hurt, Darata, Super and Salyer. Motion canies. Ordinance No. 2008-101 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-101 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-101, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Super. Motion carries. Bill No. 2008-102 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-102 on its first reading, said Bill Author. Employment of The City To Employ Austin Harlow as part-time at the Community Center at an hourly Autthr Harlow, rate of $10.00 and start date of September 17, 2008, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the Approved vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Bmns, Hurt, Super, Salyer and Fuller. Motion carries. Ordinance No.2008-102 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-102 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-102, seconded by Alderman Salyer the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bmns, Salyer, Hurt, Super and Darata. Mins. 9/16/08 Motion canies. Bill No. 2008-103 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-103 on its first reading, said Bill Approvhrg the Final Approving The Final Subdivision Plat Submitted By Beacon Assurance For 5021 and Sub. Plat for 5021 & 5023 High drive Terrace Minor Subdivision, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote 5023 High Drive was: Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Darata and Fuller. No: Aldermen Hurt, Salyer and Super. The vote being a 3-3-tie, the Mayor broke the tie, voting, Aye. Motion carries. Bill No. 2008-104 Alderman Srrper moved to place Bill No. 2008-104 on its fnst reading, said Bill Author. & Approving Authorizing and Approving The Ciry Of Riverside, Missouri, To Enter Into A Utility The City To Enter Into Agreement With The Kansas City Power & Light Company to improve a section A Utility Agreement of roadway designated as Northwood Road, as long as the work to be performed is With KC Power & Light within the Riverside city limits, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Fuller. Motion canies. Ordinance No. 2008-104 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2008-104 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-104, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Fuller, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns. Motion caries. Bill No. 2008-105 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-105 on its first reading, said Bill Author. the City To Authorizing The City To Enter Into A Contract With, And pay a total amount of Enter Into A Contract $15,900 to Embassy Landscaping Group, Inc. For The 2009 Landscape Maintenance With Embassy Lauds., Program, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Approved Aye: Alderman Darata, Salyer, Bruns, Super, Fuller and Hurt. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-105 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-105 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-105, seconded by Alderman Hurt the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Salyer, Bmns, Super, Fuller and Hurt. Motion carries. Bill No. 2008-106 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-106 on its fast reading, said Bill Author. The Mayor To Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Arr Agreement With The BNSF Railway Execute An Agreement Company For An Easement For The Horizons Parkway Project, seconded by With BNSF.... Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Hurt, Fuller, Super, Salyer and Darata. Mins. 9/16/08 Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-106 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-106 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-106, seconded by Alderman Salyer the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bmns, Salyer, Hurt, Super and Darata. Motion carries. Bill No. 2008-107 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2008-107 on its first reading, said Bill Approving An Agree- Approving An Agreement With The City Of Houston Lake, Missouri For Fire, Rescue ment with Houston Lake. And Medical First Response Services, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Super, Bmns and Hurt. No: Alderman Salyer. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-107 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-107 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-107, seconded by Alderman Hurt the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Super, Fuller, Darata and Bmns. No: Alderman Salyer. Motion carries. Mayor's Discussimr There are 3 or 4 areas on the new trail where there is some drainage problems and this needs to be addressed. The citizens are excited about the new Welcome Plaza and West Platte Bridge. Riverfest is this weekend and Mayor Rose showed one of the tee shirts showing sponsors on the back and will be for sale with all workers wearing the tee shirts. Red-X has 10 entries in the parade and there are a total of 50 entries. Aldermen comments Alderman Bmns said there is one portion of the trail at the E.H. Young Park trail that flooded and wondered if there was any way to get rid of it to make sure it's safe and being well maintained. Alderman Darata and Alderman Fuller attended the hearing for the Missouri American Water Rate case and all citizens axe reminded they can voice their comments either by e-mail or there are forms that can be mailed in. Alderman Salyer asked if we were still on track with replacing trees in the right-of--way. Mike Duffy said a meeting was held with Briarcliff people and a joint trip will be taken to Rosehill nursery for the W. Platte right-of-~vay looking at fall planting Mayor Rose said the playground equipment at the Renner-Brenner Park will be moved to the upper portion. Mayor Rose said she will meet with someone next week to relocate the equipment. Alderman Super wondered how may other people on the board were aware of a halfway house on Homestead Road. Alderman Hurt was aware of this. Alderman Hurt said we are experiencing people on the trail when it is closed and Mins. 9/16/08 thinks increasing education to the people with fliers will help. Adjournment Alderman Darata moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Bruns, at 8:30 p.m, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Darata, Salyer, Hurt and Super. Motion carries. City Clerk Mhis. 9/16/08 10