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SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in special workshop session in the Board of Aldermen
Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Pam
Darata, Mike Fuller, Bernie Bruns, Mark Salyer, Ron Super, and Dave Hurt.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Public Safety
Chief Gregory Mills, Joe Bednar, Armstrong Teasdale Attorney, John McClelland, City Attomey, and Mike Duffy,
Community Development Director.
Long Range Planning and Mayor Rose outlined the purpose of the work session. She talked about the
Vision Development 2006 Master Plan and the need to re-visit the plan and look at several key
factors, i.e., major areas of the City targeted for development and development
ideas and locations.
Rose said one of the top priorities/needs expressed by citizens in the ETC
Survey is for basic retail. Alderman Fuller said his priority for development is
to redevelop downtown, namely Gateway. He suggested looking at Lee's
Summit `s downtown redevelopment project. Alderman Darata wanted the look
to be one of charm with a walkable, urban feel. She also proposed looking at
educational opportunities. Fuller added that it is important to dare to be
different and, in so doing, improve the level of the quality of downtown
development. The development does not have to be market driven. Duffy said
it may take incentives to get the desired results and the lots on Gateway would
have to be repackaged to be a suitable size for modem development.
Alderman Super mentioned several areas he would like to see redeveloped,
including the 10-acre old lagoon site, which might be suitable for ball fields.
Alderman Salyer favored focusing on the low hanging fruit, such as the
replanting of trees that they have been talking about for some time and
upgrading the care and quality of grounds maintenance. Alderman Bruns spoke
of prettier landscaping through a streetscape plan. He also favored a
library/museum located somewhere in the downtown area.
Rose spoke of the Gatewoods project and asked about enhancing it. Duffy said
he would provide an update on the water line on Gower at the next board
meeting.
Alderman Super said that all eleven lots available in Briarcliff's development
east of Valley Lane have been sold. Duffy told the board that the management
staff of Briarcliff Development, including Charles Garney, would like to be
included in the discussion on the direction of the look of development in the
City.
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Rose said she thought it was important to set a sense of place by upgrading the
streetscape. Duffy said an RFQ had been published and that proposals had
come in. He will bring the proposals to the next board meeting for selection.
There is money in the budget for contract mowing.
Alderman Fuller asked if the lineaz trail developed by Briarcliff was now being
maintained by the City. Duffy responded that, even though it is pazt of the
agreement with Briarcliff, it was not yet a reality. Fuller said that several of his
constituents aze quite interested in the landscaping of the trail and have
expressed interest in planting flowers along the trail themselves.
Mayor Rose brought the discussion to Horizons. The board favored a quality,
mixed use-project and was amenable to going on a field trip to look at other
projects in the metro azea. Signature, stand alone stores such as Costco and
Ikea were mentioned favorably and Rose said a steamboat museum or a
tournament facility were possibilities. Creation of jobs is a high priority and
Alderman Fuller said he wanted to limit the heavy truck traffic in the area.
Duffy said that Platte County is looking for recreation opportunities in the south
end of the county. Alderman Bruns and Duffy talked about going out to get
developers and bringing them in. Duffy will talk with Platte County Economic
Development Council about developing a tool kit to help with that initiative.
Alderman Salyer suggested buying the old Quik Trip building and redeveloping
that area. He also spoke in favor of developing a community garden for
citizens. Super said he thought they could garden along the St. Joe Boulevard
property.
Alderman Fuller said that he favors using eminent domain when it is for the
common good of the City and its citizens. City Attorney John McClelland said
it is necessary to have a developer committed to a project where and when the
power of eminent domain is exercised.
Mayor Rose mentioned developing a Seniors' community. That idea was met
with support by the board and members of the City that were present.
Developers should be pursued for that project.
Adjournment Alderman Fuller made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Bruns seconded. The
8:40 p.m. vote was:
Yes: Aldermen Super, Salyer, Hurt, Dazata, Bruns, and Fuller.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
one Henry
Executive Adminis ation Assistant
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