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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board
of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday,
February 7, 2023.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy
Rose, Aldermen Sal LoPorto, Dawn Cockrell, Steve Palma, Nathan Cretsinger, Rob Milner,
and Jill Beck (arrived at 6:40 p.m.).
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Police Chief Chris
Skinrood, HR Manager Amy Strough, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, and City Attorney Paul
Campo.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO
CLOSED @ 6:06 P.M.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
CLOSED @ 6:59 P.M.
Alderman LoPorto moved to enter closed session pursuant to
RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, RSMo 610.021(3)
Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting a particular employee,
when personal information about the employee is discussed,
and RSMo 610.021 (13) Individually identifiable personnel
records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employee
or applicant for employment, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: LoPorto, Milner, Palma, Cockrell, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 5-0.
Alderman Cretsinger moved at 6:59 p.m. to adjourn closed
session with action taken, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Milner, Palma, LoPorto, and Beck.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Kathy Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at
7:03 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Dawn Cockrell, Jill Beck, Sal
LoPorto, Steve Palma, Rob Milner, and Nathan Cretsinger.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy,
City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Police Chief Chris Skinrood,
Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, City Engineer Travis Hoover, Human Resources Manager Amy
Strough, Capital Projects/Parks Noel Challis Bennion, IT Manager Jason Ketter, Finance
Director Erika Benitez, and City Attorney Paul Campo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Lester Malcolm, 2406 NW Osage Circle, Riverside, MO —
Requested a trash can be placed at the 1.6-mile marker of the
Line Creek Trail towards Argosy, for a place to put trash that is
collected while walking the trail.
PRESENTATION Finance Director Erica Benitez introduced Kristen Hughes with
June 30, 2022, Audit Report RSM US LLP. Kristen reviewed the final audit report letter to the
Mayor and Board. The Board was given the opportunity to ask
questions that the auditor answered.
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES OF 01-14-23
MINUTES OF 01-17-23
MINUTES OF 01-26-23
RESOLUTION 2023-010
Home Docks Annual Dues
RESOLUTION 2023-011
Temp. Easement Alexander
Alderman Beck moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the January 14,
2023 meeting, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the January 17,
2023 meeting, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the January 26,
2023 meeting, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-010
approving an invoice from the Missouri Home Dock Cities
Association regarding dues for lobbyist and marketing services,
second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell. Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-011
approving and accepting a temporary easement from Donald D.
Alexander and Faye L. Alexander, husband and wife A/K/A
Donald Alexander and Faye Alexander husband and wife for the
Vivion Road Trail Project, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
Code Amend Chapter 400
Mayor Rose opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. to consider
410 amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 400.410, Use Table,
in the City of Riverside, Missouri.
Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that this is
an amendment to our Code's Use Table, modifying it to the
recreational marijuana regulations that were recently passed. He
answered question and then introduced Mary Ann Denzer, owner
of Riverside Wellness that addressed the Mayor and Board
helping to answer more of their concerns. Duffy stated that this
went before the Planning & Zoning Commission and was
approved unanimously last week. Mayor Rose asked if there were
any further questions from the Board or anyone in the audience,
hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
BILL NO. 2023-004 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No, 2023-004.
Amend Code Chapter 400.410 Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-004 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Palma, Beck, Cretsinger, and LoPorto.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-004.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill 2023-004 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Beck, LoPorto, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Code Amend Chapter 400.500
Off Street Parking
BILL NO. 2023-005
Amend Code Chapter 400.500
Mayor Rose opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. to consider
amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 400.500, Off -Street
Parking and Loading, in the City of Riverside, Missouri.
Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that this is
an amendment to our Code section for off-street parking and
loading, by adding surfaces that should be prohibited. This was
presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and it was
approved unanimously. Mayor Rose asked if there were any
further questions from the Board or anyone in the audience,
hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-005.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-005 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Beck.
Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, LoPorto, Cockrell, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-005.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2023-005 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Beck.
Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Palma, Milner, LoPorto, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
BILL NO. 2023-006 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-006.
Wayfinding Signs Agreement Community Development Director Mike Duffy stated that this is a
contract for the wayfinding sign project and three of the signs are
on MoDot right-of-way, so we need an agreement with MoDot
permission to place those signs.
Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-006 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Beck.
Yes: Milner, Beck, Cockrell, Palma, Cretsinger, and LoPorto.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-006.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill 2023-006 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Beck.
Yes: Milner, Beck, Cretsinger, Palma, LoPorto, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
BILL NO. 2023-007
Jackson Lewis Agreement
City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-007.
City Administrator Brian Koral commented that this is the
annual agreement with Jackson Lewis, LLC. Jeff Place is special
counsel for our firefighter and police union negotiations, as
needed.
Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-007 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Beck, LoPorto, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-007.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Bill 2023-007 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, Cockrell, Palma, LoPorto, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 6-0.
BILL NO. 2023-008 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-008.
Agreement w/ MARC & NKC Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Bennion announced that
this bill is for a project to connect a trail between Kansas City,
North Kansas City, and Riverside. MARC funds will also be
included for the planning process and design.
Alderman Beck moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-008 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Cretsinger.
Yes: Beck, Cretsinger, Milner, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-008.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2023-008 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Beck.
Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Palma, LoPorto, Milner, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2023-009
Bill Pay
RESOLUTION 2023-012
CO 11 Crossland - Reno
RESOLUTION 2023-013
CO 12 Crossland - Reno
RESOLUTION 2023-014
CO 13 Crossland - Reno
RESOLUTION 2023-015
Amend RoofLink Agreement
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-009
authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 for
weeks ending January 20th, January 27m, and February 3rd the
amount of $397,320.21, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Palma, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 6-0.
Capital Projects/Parks Noel Bennion explained the details of
the multiple items within this change order and answered
questions of the Board. This project is within budget.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-012 approving
change order 11 to the agreement with Crossland Construction
Company, Inc. for additions and renovations Riverside Public
Safety resulting in a revised contract amount of $4,876,565.89,
second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
Capital Projects/Parks Noel Bennion explained the details of
the multiple items within this change order, adding that CO 12
includes a deduct. She then answered questions of the Board.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-013 approving
change order 12 to the agreement with Crossland Construction
Company, Inc. for additions and renovations Riverside Public
Safety resulting in a revised contract amount of $4,901,014.98,
second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, LoPorto, Palma, Cretsinger, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
Capital Projects/Parks Noel Bennion explained the minor details of
the multiple items within this change order and answered
questions of the Board.
Alderman LoPorto moved to approve Resolution 2023-014
approving change order 13 to the agreement with Crossland
Construction Company, Inc. for additions and renovations
Riverside Public Safety resulting in a revised contract amount of
$4,904,582.71, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: LoPorto, Cockrell, Cretsinger, Milner, Pamla, and Beck.
Motion carried 6-0.
Capital Projects/Parks No& Bennion explained the amendment
to the RoofLink agreement for special inspections during the
renovations.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-015 approving
the 1st amended agreement with RoofLink, LLC related to special
inspections, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, LoPorto, Cretsinger, Milner, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2023-016 City Engineer Travis Hoover stated that the bids came in under
41st & Horizons Traffic Signals estimated costs and there were six bidders submitting, with
Gunter the low bid.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution 2023-016 awarding
the bid for construction of the Horizons and 41st Intersection
improvements and approving the agreement between the City and
Gunter Construction Company for construction of such project,
second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Milner, Cretsinger, Beck, LoPorto, Palma, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
LIQUOR LICENSE
7th
Heaven Smokes & Liquor
City Clerk Robin Kincaid explained the details and request for
change of name by the new owners, from Discount Smokes and
Liquors to 7th Heaven Smokes & Liquors. The managing agent
remaining the same for package liquor sales.
Alderman Milner moved to approve the package liquor, tasting,
and Sunday sales upon State of Missouri Approval, Managing
Agent Richard Bryant, and 7th Heaven Smokes & Liquor, located
at 4335 NW Gateway Ave, Riverside, Missouri, second by
Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Palma, LoPorto, and Beck.
No: Cretsinger.
Motion carried 5-1.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Korai congratulated Noel Bennion and the
Project Renovation Team, on a job well done. Beyond the Bell
children were here last week. They partnered with The Sorted
Brick, the Lego store/business that is here in Riverside on
Gateway. It is a very fascinating business and they had a great
time here with the children. The City is partnering with the KC
Current to host tours of the facility for Riverside residents and
there have been 247 folks registered for tours this Saturday, while
the team is training at another location. The next BOA meeting is
February 21st, Mayor Rose and Dawn along with Mike Duffy and
me will be attending the MML Legislative Conference in Jefferson
City, so we need to make sure everyone else will be here, so we
have a quorum. Please let us know if you are unable to attend.
The final thing I wanted to share, is an update to our logo for the
month of February, which is Black History Month. We are also
featuring weekly throughout the month, some Riverside residents
that are making an impact in our community and building a better
future for everyone. Brian revealed our first featured story,
Alderman Rob Milner; and his wife, LaShonda. We are also going
to recognize Juneteenth, following Board consideration at the next
meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Nothing to report.
ENGINEERING Nothing to report.
FINANCE Nothing to report.
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FIRE Nothing to report.
POLICE Nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report.
LEVEE BOARD Nothing to report.
MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Kathy Rose asked if she could have an update on the
project going at St. Joseph Boulevard. Hoover reported that water
line work is being done in preparations for the Vivion Road Trail
Project. I have received several complaints on parking on
Woodland again. Duffy gave an update on street parking at the
Fieldhouse Town Homes and issues there. We will gather
information on the Woodland issue and bring possible resolutions
to you. Mayor Rose then thanked Koral and Duffy for having
Attorney Gist to give a presentation on recreational marijuana in
the workplace at the NRCC Planning & Development Committee
meeting last week. The Riverside Chamber will be having the
same presentation on Feb. 23rd. Home Dock Cities are again
focused on opposing VLTs.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman LoPorto — Nothing to report.
MOTION FOR BREAK
MOTION TO RECONVENE
& BEGIN WORKSHOP
Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report.
Alderman Milner — I want to thank you for the Black History
recognition each week this month.
Alderman Palma — Nothing to report.
Alderman Beck — Nothing to report.
Alderman Cretsinger — Nothing to report.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to take a break at 8:11 p.m., second
by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Cretsinger, Milner, LoPorto, Cockrell, Palma, and Beck.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to reconvene at 8:24 p.m. and begin
Workshop Session, second by Alderman LoPorto.
Yes: Cretsinger, LoPorto, Beck, Cockrell, Milner, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
City Administrator Brian Koral opened the workshop that is
focused on the 2023-2024 Budget Foundations and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation, sharing information on funds and fund
balances at this fiscal
year-end along with projections for the next budget year. Working
priorities of the Leadership Team and the Fiscal Year 2024
calendar were shared as well.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m.,
second by Alderman Beck.
Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Cockrell, LoPorto, Milner, and Palma.
Motions carried 6-0.
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Robin Kincai., City Clerk