HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-03Minutes of Regular meeting of
Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
March 3, 2009
A regulaz meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of
Riverside, Missouri, on March 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Super, Fuller and Hurt. Aldemtan
Bnms arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Mike Duffy, Drector of Community
Development, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Jane Henry, Execufive Administration Assistant, Donna Resz, Finance
Director, Meredith Hauck, External Affairs Coordinator, Jeff Rupp, Director of Public Works, Greg Mills,
Drector of Public Safety and John McClelland, City Attorney.
Call to Order Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and Aldermen, Super, Darata, Hurt
and Roll Call and Fuller answered to roll call. Absent, at this time, Alderman Bruns.
Mike Dufty's comments Mike said there is $1,000,000 in the budget for this building. There is some
question as to use and some of the views of the skyline with the existing
building. It was decided it would be difficult because of the strnctural
concerns if adding a second floor or observation deck on top. It was looked
at the difference of remodeling the existing building as to building a new
building.
Presentation by Kathryn
Warman Design Group from Ms. Warman's presentation is on building a new building. It was looked at
North Kansas City the best uses for this building and a design of 2 floors and to make sure the
specifications served the City the best possible way. This is a starting point
to work towards the budget. The design would capture the skyline. The idea
is to teaz down the present building, building upwazd and 24 parking spaces
can be added. The building shown in the presentation tonight would cost
$2.2 million, over budget. The exterior would have some of the same
materials as City Hall. The 2°d floor can be eliminated or build a portion as
stair access to a balcon~ (slight tad floor) and this would eliminate the need
for restrooms on the 2" floor. The new design would change the entrance to
face the east.
Mayor Rose said the building needs an energy efficient component and the
question is if this is the functionality that the board wants. Aldemtan Hurt
asked Chief Mills if the parking would be an issue with the Public Safety bay
pazking and he said, "No". Mayor Rose asked about some direction from the
staff. Alderman Fuller said he thinks the residents would get use of this
building and also people out of town. Alderman Salyer said he appreciated
the exterior design, but would like to see the inside open a little more where
the offices are shown and to seal off the upper or lower floor when a function
is going on the fast floor (segregate the 2 functions). Also, there needs a
provision for the janitors closet and vending machines. Alderman Super
thinks the preliminary design is very promising and said he would like to
think about this for a few days. Mayor Rose said this matter will be brought
back to the boazd for a decision.
Recess
Mayor Rose called a recess at 6:45 p.m
Reconvene
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and all Aldermen answered to roll
Minn. 3/3/09 call at 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and Aldermen, Super, Darata, Hurt,
Bmns, Salyer and Fuller answered to roll call.
Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Rose started the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance with the audience
joining in.
Visitor Comment Aaron Thatcher, 5018 NW Woodside Drive read a letter from a neighbor,
Pauline Waxen, regarding the City's proposal to pay single family
residential sewer bills. Ms. Waxen disagrees with this idea stating the City
already offers incentives and Mr. Thatcher agrees with this resident's
opinion and some of the other neighbors. Mr. Thatcher said they would like
to see the money put towards capital developments and confinue long-term
economic development rather than short-term monetary benefits as
sometimes these things aze short-term and then it becomus an expectation for
long term and difficult to take it away if it became necessary in the future.
Minutes of Febmary 10, Alderman Darata moved to approve the minutes of Febmary 10, 2009,
2009, Approved seconded by Alderman Salyer, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion caries.
Minutes of February 17, Alderman Hurt moved to approve the minutes of February 17, 2009,
2009, Approved seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Bruns, Super and Hurt.
Abstain, Alderman Salyer
Motion caries.
City Administrator Report David summarized the report as follows:
Public Safety has hosted 2 events so faz during 2009. In January, 17 new
kids joined the PAL program at the free skate night at River Roll. In
February, an additional 27 kids joined, making the total almost 80. The next
PAL event is another free skate night at River Roll on Mazch 24"' from 6P:30
p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Staff is working an trying to schedule the opening of the Welcome Plaza and
the Cliffview Bridge the same day, March 28s'.
PSO, Matt Westrich participated in a fund raiser for Jevenile Diabetes, which
was sponsored by the school's DECA chapter. The 3 staff members that
participated had their picture placed n a mason jar and agreed to participated
in the `Kiss For A Cure' campaign. A total of $2,300 was raised.
Norman Buescher became part of the Department of Public Works on
February 18th.
For the 2008 Street Maintenance Program, the asphalt at Hillside and South
Street will be replaced in the spring.
The Argosy Parkway road opened December 31st. Part of the street light
system has been installed and is operational. MoDot has issued the permit
for the pem~anent signs, waiting for the contractor to install.
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Work is proceeding ahead of schedule for the Cliffview Bridge. Painting of
the pedestrian rail is continuing and sections of the rail are being hauled to
the bridge. Site clean up is underway, sidewalks have been poured, powder
coating the pedestrian rail and preparing to install it is taking place.
The Welcome Plaza completion has been delayed due to weather, but the
sidewalks have now been poured and grading work and landscaping is
beginning. The ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for March 28'"
at 10 a.m.
The deck of the northbound lanes for the Horizon Bridge has been poured at
Horizons Pazkway North. Decking work will continue on both sides of the
bridge.
The bore has been completed under the BNSF tracks for the force rnain/lift
station. Excavation continues for the crossing at Line Creek to Argosy
Pazkway. Work has been completed on the installation of the force main
from the list station to I-635. Cook, Flatt & Strobel continues to meet with
Pyramid Constmction and other contractors bi-weekly.
The surveys have been completed for BNSF crossing for the `Quiet Zones.'
Code Enforcement resolved 21 issues and 21 are pending resolved for
Febmary 13"' through Febnrary 2T". There were 20 vehicle violations and 18
property maintenance violations. There were 2 tenant finished, 2 projects
completed and 7 miscellaneous permits issued with 50 total inspections.
There was 1 change of use permit and 1 final plat applied for.
Gary Markenson with MARC called today stating the substitute senate bill
that says "If the Ciry enacted a bill to ban fireworks, any permanent building
would be exempt from this legislation." Senator Shields got this removed
from the bill.
Change Order for MEGA Alderman Dazata moved to approve a change order for MEGA Industries for
Industries, Approved the Welcome Plaza for the water line from the meter to the vault, joint
sealants-clock tower, sun dial and additional sidewalk and the change order
total is $2,824.80, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bmns.
Motion carves.
Change Order for Pyramid Alderman Super moved to approve a change order for Pyramid Construction
Constucton, Approved for access road construction for an amount of $16,250 (to be reimbursed by
Argosy), seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt and Super.
Motion carries.
Change Order For R.A. Knapp, Alderman Darata moved to approve a change order For R.A. Knapp to
Approved provide emergency bridge repairs to the Argosy Casino Parkway Btidge in
the amount of $337,195, seconded by Aldern~an Hurt, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt and Super.
Minn. 3/3/09 Motion carries.
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Building Fund Request, Alderman Fuller moved to approve a request for building fund projects for
Approved City Hall, Public Safety, Community Center and Public Works for an
amount of $83,000, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
City Engineer Comments The guardrail will be extended 550-600' and changed to the present
standazd, and close off the median. MoDot is going to pay for this to be
installed by the fall of 2009. A progress meeting for the lift station was held
today with the contractor and all of the pipe will be installed by the second
week of April and a full time electrician is on site.
Line items are included iq the budget line items for Missouri Gas Energy at
Horizons.
Design has begun on Northwood Road and constmction will start in mid
May.
Public Notices are being advertised for 2 projects, Vivion Road West and
the Vivion Road Line Creek Bridge Design and will be held at the
Community Center March 19m from 4-7 p.m. All property owners within
185' of the projects have been notified and letters have been sent to business
MGE gas main for Horizons, owners along the corridor.
Approved
Alderman Fuller moved to approve the utility extension (gas main) for
Missouri Gas Energy along Horizons Pazkway and the project is funded by
the utilities portion of the bond proceeds, and the anticipated cost is
$435,457.95, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Mayor and Aldermen comments Mayor Rose commented to the board as follows on the proposed bill before
the board for the City to pay resident's single family home sewer charges.
No one supports the quality of life initiatives for this community than myself,
but feels the focus should be on sustainable long terms benefits to the
community. This is a questionable use of government resources and the
single family sewer initiative is not fair and equitable as multi-family tenants
who may not receive immediate relief, could benefit from futme rate
increases. The negative perception far exceeds value to single family
residents and there are administrative challenges such as complicated
implementing process, dealing with Kansas City, Missouri and the Platte
County Sewer District as they both bill differently and charge differently. An
additional staff person would be needed to handle the audit and verify who is
eligible each and every month. This may compromise our ability to get
future funding if we aze willing to give away sewer services.
Aldemran Bmns was at the codes meeting last week and said he heard from a
number of people that they don't approve of this. We should not be setting
precedence and negative repercussions can come of this.
Alderman Hurt said, "Where does it stop?" It needs to stop now.
Alderman Salyer said he spoke with some neighbors and they agreed it was
unanimous that they feel like the property owners are stake holders. Alderman
Minn. 3/3/09 Super reminded everyone this ordinance is for 2 years only.
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City Administrator comments David said a conversation was held with Missouri American Water Company
and the residents are billed through MOAWC and they still have to process
the billing. There is a difference with MOAWC rates and Platte County;
consequently there is no savings on rates.
Some of the apartments are considered residenfial and there would be a cost
to change the software and this would have to be cleazed through the
Pennsylvania office. Finance would have to go through all 400+ residents
bills and hire apart-time utility clerk because 400+ invoices would have to be
generated. This list would have to be verified monthly. This is based on
class of service (water meter) depends on how MOAWC classifies the water
meters.
Finance Report Donna presented the board with a printout of the FY08 budget approved
expenditures of $68,909.627. The 5 year outlook includes total revenue, total
expenditures, revenue available for capital projects and the ending fund
balance.
Notable features for this budget year were:
• Developing afull-time fire department
• Installing a new gym floor at the Community Center
• Adopting the Pazk Board's recommendations focusing on upgrades
to Renner Brenner Pazk
• Purchasing a speed trailer
• Outsourcing maintenance of the City fleet
• Establishing a $SOQ000 City contingency fund for emergency
During this fiscal year, the City utilized more than $16 million in gaming
revenues to make a positive impact in the City and to provide assistance to
other communities and organizations.
A total of $332,500 was spend in community service contracts and $245,500
in parks and recreation improvements. A total of $4,332,600 was spent on
infrastructure improvements, $443,900 on essential city services and $10,900
on the Horizons Development Commitment.
Bill No. 2009-33 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2009-33 on its fast reading, said Bill
Approving Payment of authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by
Indebtedness Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Darata, Salyer and Super.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-33 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2009-33 on its second reading, and
Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-33, seconded by
Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Super, Hurt, Bruns and Fuller.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2009-34 Aldem~an Darata moved to place Bill No. 2009-34 on its first reading, said
An Intergovernmental Coop. Bill approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between The
Ageement Between The City of City Of Riverside, Missouri And The City Of Gladstone, Missouri For The
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Riverside and The City of Purpose Of Police Protection; Authorizing The Execution Thereof; And
Gladstone....... Approving Certain Actions Related Thereto, seconded by Alderman Super,
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Super, Salyer, Bruns and Hurt.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-34 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2009-34 on its second reading, and
Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-34, seconded by
Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Salyer and Darata.
Motion carries.
Bi11No. 2009-35 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2009-35 on its first reading, said
Employing Robert L. Thompson Bill Authorizing The City Of Riverside, Missouri, To Employ Robert L.
Maintenance Worker I in Public Thompson As A Full Time Employee For The Position Of Maintenance
Works Worker I In the Public Works Department For The City Of Riverside,
Missouri Setting The Salary at $27,560.00 annually with full benefits and a
one yeaz working test period and a start date of March 4, 2009, seconded by
Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Fuller, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-35 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2009-35 on its second reading, and
Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-35, seconded by
Alderrnan Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Hurt, Bruns, Super, Fuller and Darata.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2009-36 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2009-36 on its first reading, said
Author. The City To Enter Into Bill Authorizing The City Of Riverside, Missouri To Enter Into An Amended
An Amended Coop. Agree. With Cooperative Agreement With The City Of Kansas City, Missouri For
KCMG ............. Operation Of A Wastewater Collection System. seconded by Alderman
Salyer, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Darata and Salyer.
No: Aldermen Bruns and Hurt.
Motion conies.
Ordinance No. 2009-36 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 200936 on its second reading, and
Approved upon passage of same become Ordmance No. 2009-36, seconded by
Alderman Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Dazata and Salyer.
No: Aldermen Bruns and Hurt.
Mins. 3/3/09 Motion caries.
Mayor's Discussion Mayor Rose reminded everyone that daylight savings fime starts this weekend.
Mayor Rose reported to the boazd `Northland Days," Northland's Marketing
Showcase was held at Jefferson City March 9'" with herself, Meredith, David
Blackburn, Mike Duffy, Aldermen Hurt and Super attending. Mike and
Meredith are graduating from the "Leadership Class". The Park Board will
meet Mazch 5` .
Board of Aldermen Comments Alderman Fuller said $20 million was spent to helping businesses for the
levee and the sewer ordinance passed tonight is good and is a 2 year
agreement.
Alderman Bruns said at the codes meeting recently, the plan is to initiate
codes on apartrnents soon, but is the same thing businesses have? Mike
Duffy said be has talked to John about this and will put together a draft
ordinance and a Public Hearing will have to be held. More feed back is
needed from the stakeholders.
Alderman Super mentioned to the board they were going to review certain
positions on a quarterly basis and this hasn't been done and said we need to
set some time to do this.
Adjournment at 8:55 p.m. Alderman Darata moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman
Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Darata, Salyer urt and uper.
Motion carries.
Louise Rusick, City Clerk
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