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Minutes of Special Meeting of the
Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
October 11, 2005
A special meeting of the Boazd of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the
Board of Aldermen Chamber at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on October 11,
2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Ray Beard, Aldermen Darata, Legaazd, Looker, and
Super. Mayor Betty Burch and Alderman Jones were absent.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Brent Miles, Assistant to the City Administrator
and Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside, John Jackson, City Engineer, Chief
Greg Mills and John McClelland, City Attorney's office.
Fireworks Committee Mayor Pro Tem Beard indicated that the Board would like to heaz from a
Discussion representative from both sides of the issue and that the Boazd of Alderman
would then take all items under advisement and determine the future of
fireworks in the City of Riverside at a later meeting.
Zeke Young, 2401 West Platte Road, outlined for the Boazd and members of the
public the results of the meetings held between the retailers/wholesalers and
concerned citizens to discuss citizens concerns as a result of the Mayor's
recommendation at the meeting on August 23, 2005. Mr. Young indicated that
two meetings had been held and he presented the Board with five proposals that
the Riverside Fireworks Association believed would address most of the
concerns raised by the citizens in the meetings. These concerns and
recommended actions aze as follows:
• Aestheticsll'rash Clean-Up -Fireworks representatives indicated
they would be willing to pay an increased license fee of $500.00 in
order to provide additional funds to the City with which to cover
the costs of clean up and additional security. Mr. Young pointed
out that this would provide an additional $11,500 in revenue to
cover these expenses.
• Aesthetics -The representatives were willing to allow the City to
limit the number of licenses issued to the number issued in 2005,
thereby, allowing attrition to reduce the number of tents over time.
• Aesthetics/Trash Clean-up -Citizens pointed out three locations
where they believed proper steps were not taken by the vendors to
clean-up their area. Mr. Young suggested that the
retailers/wholesalers would like to meet with the City to discuss
consequences that might be imposed for failure to thoroughly
clean-up at the end of the selling period. Additionally, he
indicated that the association would like to attempt to "police
themselves" in order to address this concern.
• Safety - Mr. Young indicated that the citizens raised concerns
about the shooting off of fireworks by the retailers during the
selling period. He stressed that the actual selling period was only
two weeks in duration. Additionally, he indicated that the retailers
would be willing to compromise and adhere to a restriction that
limited their ability to shoot off fireworks to the last seven days in
the selling period.
• Safety -Based on citizen concerns about when and where
fireworks were being discharged, Mr. Young indicated that the
vendors would be willing to pass out flyers to their customers and
post signs at their locations regazding the laws and regulations for
the lawful use of fireworks.
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Bill G. Bright, 4411 NW Pawnee Drive stated that he wanted to make it
cleaz that he has no economic interest in fireworks but wanted to state
that he enjoys watching, hearing and discharging fireworks. He
believes they provide an excellent opportunity for teaching children
safety and responsibility and that they are an important part of the
patriotic tradition of the holiday.
Valerie Vallier, 4539 NW Greystone Court stated that she was a 28
year resident and pointed out that the vendors in town provide jobs to
the youth of the City and that she believes the fireworks bring the
community together. She indicated that banning fireworks or their sale
within the City would take away a part of the City and it's traditions.
Mike Koska, Mike's Fireworks, 2021 NW Vivion Road stated that
fireworks were over 2,000 yeazs old and a part of history as well as the
tradition of the City.
Gary Milligan, Sonic Representative, 2707 NW Vivion Road stated that
the firework's vendors drive traffic through the community and were
good for business. He believes that a tightening of safety issues is all
that is needed.
Gloria Hickman, 416 NW Woodland stated that the City was spending
millions of dollazs on improvements to the City and that the tents must
go. She stated that injuries due to the discharge of fireworks were in
the thousands each year and not the hundreds cited by the
retail/wholesale vendors. She cited the sale of illegal fireworks within
the City and the danger to children, pets and property. She urged the
City to go over all the municipal codes, prohibit tents on the major
thoroughfares through the City, i.e., Vivion, Gateway and North Platte,
and increase the permit fee to $15,000.
Dale Wright, 919 NW Valley Lane asked why the City was trying to
eliminate sales tax dollars.
Dave Ramsey, Ramsey Motors, 4327 NW Gateway indicated that he
had been a business owner in the City since 1973. He stated the sale of
fireworks increases sales tax revenue and brings people into the City.
Skip Clinton, River Roll Skate Center, 4720 NW Gateway indicated he
had been a business owner in the City since 1999. He stated that the
clientele of his business changes dramatically during the summer
months and that he supplements his income through the sale of
fireworks. He indicated that this allows him to maintain his building
within the City. Additionally, he indicated that he uses the opportunity
to issue skate passes to his fireworks customers in order to bring these
people back to the community, thus generating increased sales to their
facility as well as other businesses within the community.
Brenda Teters, 2214 Homestead Terrace stated that she sells fireworks
and is a former member of the Board. She stressed to the Board that
the elimination of the fireworks would mean that persons outside our
community would never get to see the improvements being made to the
City. She indicated that she believed the construction was the root of
the problems that the City experienced during the selling period this
year and that things would improve once the major thoroughfaze
construction is completed.
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Zeke Young asked for an opportunity to address concerns expressed
during the discussion. He stressed that the firework's vendors aze
restricted to the sale of Class C fireworks only. He indicated that the
$15,000 permit fee was based on the fee used by Lockloyd and stressed
that they had subsequently reduced this fee to $4,000. He wondered
whether the owners of the Argosy or Park Bank were criticized because
they did not live within the community. Finally, he warned the citizens
to be careful of regulating the "look" of the community, asking what
would be next.
Mike Koska stressed that the fireworks industry was regulated by the
National Safety Council and that he was proud of the progress that had
been made on safety issues within the industry.
Mayor Pro Tem Beazd thanked all members for attending and
contributing to the process. He indicated the Boazd would discuss the
issues and make a decision regarding the future of fireworks in
Riverside.
Recess Mayor Pro Tem Beard asked for a motion to take a five minute recess
in order to allow the departing public to leave the chambers, Aldermen
Super made a motion to take a five minute recess, Aldermen Leggazd
seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried.
Bill No. 2005-102 Alderman Ron Super moved to place Bill No. 2005-102 on its fast
Approve the form of reading, appointing David Blackburn, City Administrator, the proxy of
& Authorize the Mayor the City to represent and vote all votes to which the City is entitled to
complete & execute at the annual meeting of Landowners of the Riverside-Quindazo Bend
a proxy Levee District of Platte County, Missouri to be held on October 13,
2005, in Riverside, Missouri, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Darata, Legaard, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2005-102 Alderman Legaard moved to place Bill No. 2005-102 on its second
Approved reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-102,
seconded by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Dazata, Legaazd, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Public Safety Comments Chief Greg Mills informed the Boazd of Aldermen that Riverside
Public Safety had applied for and obtained a grant to participate in a
road safety project calling for increased patrol for impaired driving
enforcement during the week of October 24°i through October 31,
2005. The amount of the grant to establish these sobriety checkpoints
is $8,400.
Jerry Johnson Jerry Johnson of Shafer, Kline & Warren opened the discussion of
Shafer, Kline and Warren West Vivion Road by recapping the history of the project to date.
West Vivion Road Discussion Based upon the original plan designs in 1999, it has been determined
that Vivion Road could have as much as four feet of water during a
500-year flooding event. The BOA determined that this was not
acceptable. Revisions to design to correct would require the removal of
some of the new pavement that has just been installed as part of the
Vivion Road/Gateway project. The BOA desired to minimize the
removal of said pavement so Shafer, Kline & Warren has taken a look
at the project in order to minimize the teaz out and still obtain an
acceptable elevation on Vivion approaching the tazget of 764.
Mr. Johnson presented to the Boazd of Aldermen the revised plans
which will require the removal of approximately 50 feet of pavement
on the west side of the west driveway of Quicktrip and the drive to
Filgers Caz Wash. The revised plan raises the elevation to 762.26 on
the east side of Filgers property. Mr. Johnson explained that there
would still be a need to sandbag approximately 135-150 feet on each
side of Vivion on the west side of the bridge over Jumping Branch
Creek.
Alderman Legaard asked how high the water got in 1993. Alderman
Beard stated that there was approximately 2 to 2 %: feet of water at that
time on the road. Raising the elevation to 762.26, or 1.75 feet lower
than the target of 764 would accommodate for the rise in the water
from the flood of 1993.
Alderman Looker asked what the cost savings would be and Mr.
Johnson was unable at this time to provide that information.
Alderman Super asked whether the road would be raised 2 %z feet. Mr.
Johnson clarified that the elevation would be raised 4.4 feet at High
Drive, 2.65 feet at the Public Safety entrance to the sally port azea, and
2.4 feet at the Fire Station entrance. He indicated this would allow the
road to remain open in the event of a flood. He stressed that Vivion
west of Cliffview will still be under the limit but would not be further
adversely affected by the elevation of the road.
Alderman Looker pointed out that the City should take this into
consideration when preparing Emergency Management plans for the
City. Plans should be outlined for the sandbagging of the creek azea at
any time that the Levee sandbags Gateway. Mr. Johnson then pointed
out the need for sand bagging at the sally port doors.
The Boazd asked Mr. Johnson whether the design would utilize the
existing concrete. Mr. Johnson indicated that construction crews will
"rubbelize" the existing concrete surface. This means the concrete will
be broken up into small pieces and used for road base.
As a final thought, Mr. Johnson suggested to the Boazd of Aldermen
that they give serious consideration to John Jackson's proposal that the
West Platte Bridge construction be completed prior to the construction
on Vivion Road West. This timeline would allow using the bridge as
an alternate route during the road construction.
John Jackson The construction on Middle Gateway or Vivion/Gateway had called for
a temporary asphalt paved entrance to the Filger Car Wash with curb &
gutter to stop east of the entrance in anticipation of the Vivion Road
West project. Based on a planned delay until the completion of the
West Platte Bridge, staff has requested a proposal from J. M. Fahey to
eliminate the temporary asphalt entrance and replace it with a standard
30 foot wide concrete entrance and a curb return to match the Shaffer,
Kline and Warren street design. The total change order cost would be
$6,159.50. When John has the change order he will be bringing it
before the Board for a motion.
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Secondly, John presented landscaping proposals for West Platte and
Upper Gateway based on his meetings earlier in the week with
Aldermen Looker and Super. His proposal called for Buffalo Grass
and over-seeding. He indicated he had put a RFP out late this
afternoon, with bids to be in one week from Monday. He indicated he
had faxed the proposals to three vendors.
The Board questioned the use of Buffalo Grass versus Bermuda. John
indicated he had acted on the advice of Greenhaven Sod and pointed
out that both Kansas City Missouri and Overland Park used Buffalo
Grass for this type of street project. Alderman Super questioned the
prices shown on John's handout. John explained that these were
preliminary estimates and that the prices included aone-year guarantee
on sod and includes soil remediation. Alderman Looker indicated that
the City should hold off on the trees in the proposal, as this should be a
part of the permanent landscaping and should be coordinated with the
master plan. Alderman Beazd suggested that John revise the proposal
for half the number of trees and that they stagger them as a preliminary
measure. Additionally, Ray recommended the use of crown vetch,
indicating it was a low maintenance ground cover with a purple flower
and was used extensively in the past for highway maintenance.
To recap the Boazd recommended John cut the proposed number of
trees in half, obtain alternate bids for the use of crown vetch versus
buffalo grass. Additionally, John indicated he would provide the Boazd
with specifications on APWA sod, a mix of blue grass and fescue for
seeding on the slopes.
Finally, John updated the Board on the Line Creek Trail extension. He
indicated that a survey was being required and that he would be
bringing this to the Board next Tuesday for a vote. Brent Miles pointed
out that the City had checked with Affinis to make sure that the survey
did not already exist in their possession from eazlier work. John
indicated they were wrapping up the design phase and should be ready
for bid next spring.
Bill No. 2005-103 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-103 on its fast
Approve the form of reading, extending the contract for contract administration and
& Authorize the City construction progress monitoring services on West Gateway for an
to Extend Contract and additional sixty (60) days and funding an amount not to exceed Forty-
unding for Shafer, Kline One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five and 11/10 Dollars
& Warren, Inc. ($41,425.00), seconded by Aldermen Leggazd, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Dazata, Legaazd, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion canies.
Ordinance No. 2005-103 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2005-103 on its second
Approved reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-103,
seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Dazata, Legaazd, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Motion for Closed Session Alderman Looker moved that the meeting go into closed session,
At 8:30 p.m. pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) Legal, RSMo 610.021(3) Personnel
Issues and RSMo 610.021(2) Real Estate Issues with the City attorney
and Ned O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Leggard, and the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Darata, Legaard, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion Carries.
Motion for Open Session Alderman Looker moved that the meeting go into open session at
At 9:25 p.m. 9:25 p.m., seconded by Alderman Super, and the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Dazata, Leggard, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion Carries.
Public Safety Officer Alderman Looker moved to accept PSO John David Stanfill's
John David Stanfill's resignation to be effective October 5, 2005, seconded by Alderman
Resignation Approved Leggazd, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Darata, Leggard, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion Carries.
Adjournment By unanimous decision, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Acting Secr y