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Home My WebLink About2003-04-08 Special Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri Apri18, 2003 A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of Riverside, Missouri, on April 8, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Betty Burch, Aldermen Burns, Looker, Dazata, Legaard, Beard and Flaws. Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Kathleen L. Rose, Acting Secretary, John Jackson, City Engineer and Matt Kitzi, City Attorney. Bill No. 2003-39 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 2003-39 on its first reading Employ Linda Wattenbazger authorizing the employment of Linda Wattenbarger as a Reserve Reserve Dispatcher Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety; seconded by Alderman Dazata; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Legaard, Looker, Bums, Darata and Flaws. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-39 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2003-39 on its second reading Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance 2003-39; seconded by Alderman Burris; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Looker, Legaard, Flaws, Burris and Beard. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-40 Alderman Beazd moved to place Bill No. 2003-40 on its fsst reading Amend Title II, Chapter amending Title II, Chapter 210 and Title II, Chapter 310 of the 210 and Title III, Chapter Municipal Code regarding the authority of Public Safety Department 310 of Municipal Code Officials and the Public's obedience of their instructions; seconded by Alderman Legaard; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Looker, Bums, Darata, Legaard and Beard. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-40 Alderman Bums moved to place Bill No. 2003-40 on its second Approved reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-40; seconded by Alderman Darata; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Flaws, Beard, Legaazd, Dazata and Burris. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-41 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-41 on its first reading Amend Title III, Chapter amending Title III, Chapter, 315, 325 and 340 of the Municipal Code 315, 325 and 340 of regarding pedestrian and traffic regulations; seconded by Aldermen Municipal Code Darata; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burris, Legaard, Beard, Flaws, Dazata and Looker. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-41 Alderman Legaazd moved to place Bill No. 2003-41 on its Approved second reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-41; seconded by Alderman Flaws and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Darata, Legaard, Flaws, and Burris. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-42 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2003-42 on its first Amend Title III, Chapter reading amending Title III, Chapter 375 of the Municipal Code 375 of Municipal Code regarding the issuance of a uniform summons and complaint when a vehicle is parked or stopped illegally; seconded by Alderman Legaazd; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Burris, Looker, Flaws, Legaazd and Beard. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-42 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 2003-42 on its second Approved reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-42; seconded by Alderman Looker; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Burris, Flaws, Dazata, Legaard and Looker. Motion carries. General Discussion Mayor Burch stated that she would be appointing a committee to Zoning Regulations and prepaze new regulations and guidelines for the C-1 District and Modifications for requested an ordinance be drafted for a moratorium for the areas Commercial District on West Platte, Gateway and Vivion Roads. Mike Duffy, City Consultant was checking with other cities. This would possibly take 30 to 45 days and advertise for a Public Hearing. Matt ICitzi, City Attorney stated that he would prepare a draft ordinance for next week's meeting. General Discussion Mayor Burch stated the Board needed to consider the bridge on West Platte Bridge West Platte Road and that a design needs to be in place. The elimination of the bridge would effect 600 to 800 apartments and some businesses at the end of Vivion Road. Public Comments Irene Paulhe, 4700 NW Petronella Lane, stated that the bridge should be left in because it was a more scenic route and would be money well - spent. The bridge was built in 1921. Evelyn Poe, 3002 NW Florence Road, stated that the bridge was needed for public safety access. Don Alexander, Allison and Alexander, 3403 NW Vivion Road, stated that the bridge served as a public safety access, and was a good investment in the image of the City and particulazly the City's civic center azea. Al Bowman, 3214 NW Vivion Road, stated that West Platte was greatly used by vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Ray Eaton, R.N. Eaton Co, 4124 NW Riverside Street, stated the bridge was needed for public safety, utility and specifically to tie the City together. Rick Turner, 3200 NW Vivion Road, stated he agreed with everyone's comments about keeping the bridge and thought the City should look into opening Vivion Road onto 9 Highway. John Jackson City Engineer, John Jackson stated that the City could have a Comment preliminary feasibility design drafted and go out for RFP's on the layout of the bridge. Aldermen Comments Alderman Burris stated that the consensus seemed to be replace the bridge and the next questions were ,how, where and how much. Aldermen Darata and Looker stated they would like to see a walking path on the bridge. Alderman Flaws stated he was in favor of the bridge. Alderman Beazd inquired about the time frame. City Engineer, John Jackson, stated that ESI was taking the bridge out in June. It would take six to eight months for the design after engineer selection. Alderman Beard inquired if traffic counts had been made. City Engineer, John Jackson, stated they had and he would check into that. Alderman Legaard stated she appreciated public input. Duector of Public Safety Director of Public Safety, Wylie Simpson, stated he was pleased Comment to see that public safety remained a primary concern and that access was the preferred method of travel when running lights and sirens and closing the bridge may delay response time. Motion to Approve Alderman Looker moved to authorize the City Engineer, to obtain RFQ's and RFP's for RFQ's and RFP's for the bridge on West Platte Road; seconded West Platte Bridge by Ray Beazd; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bums, Dazata, Legaard, Looker, Beard and Flaws. Motion carries. General Discussion City Engineer, John Jackson, stated that some of the Bradford Pear Bradford Pear Trees trees needed to be removed and replaced. Motion to Approve Alderman Looker moved to authorize the removal and replacement Removal of Trees of trees; seconded by Alderman Flaws; and the vote was: Aye: Burris, Looker, Beard, Dazata, Flaws and Legaazd. Motion carries. General Discussion Alderman Bums stated that there may be a fire protection problem Alderman Bums on Florence. Public Comments Evelyn Poe, 3002 NW Florence, stated there were 4 hydrants on SOs' Street and one on 47's Street. A hydrant might be considered by the post office. General Discussion Alderman Flaws inquired about the removal of the stand-alone signs Alderman Flaws that aze placed on the outside edges of properties that block driver's view. Motion for Closed Alderman Legaard moved that the meeting go into closed session, Session pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) for legal issues with the City Attorney; seconded by Alderman Darata; and the vote was: "f ~ 4 Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Bums, Looker, Legaard, Darata and Flaws. Motion carries. Motion for Open Alderman Flaws moved that the meeting go into open session; Session seconded by Alderman Beazd; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Flaws, Beard, Darata, Legaard and Beard. Motion canies. General Discussion Mayor Burch stated she had received a letter from Doug Earnhart, Mayor Burch Park Hill Aquatic Center, regarding the operation of the pool. Mayor Burch stated that Cooper Robertson would be present on Apri130"', with Kessinger Hunter to discuss the development off of 9 and I635 Highways. Mayor Burch also stated that at this time the City did not have a contract with Kessinger Hunter. Motion for Closed Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session Session pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) for personnel issues with the City Attorney; seconded by Alderman Flaws; and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Looker, Legaard, Flaws, Burris, Darata and Beard. Motion carries. Motion for Open Alderman Flaws moved that the meeting go into open session; Session seconded by Alderman Looker; and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Darata, Looker, Beard, Flaws, Burris and Legaard. Motion carries. Adjournment By unanimous decision the board adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Kathle n L. Rose, Acting Secretary T