HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-17Minutes of Regulaz Meeting of
Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
March 17, 2009
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of
Riverside, Missouri, on March 17, 2009 at 7:00 p. m
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Super, Fuller and Salyer.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Mike Duffy, Director of Communitybevelopment,
Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Greg Mills, Public Safety,
Meredith Hauck, Coordinator of Communications and External Affairs, Donna Resz, Finance Director, John
McClelland, City Attorney, Joe Bednaz and Deborah Polk, City Attorney's Office.
Call to Order Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and Aldermen Bruns, Salyer, Super, Darata, Hurt
and Roll Call and Fuller answered to roll call.
Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Rose started the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance with the audience joining in.
Minutes of February 24th Alderman Hurt moved to approve the minutes for February 24, 2009, seconded by
Approved by Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata and Hurt.
Abstain: Alderman Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Public Hearing Mayor Rose opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. to consider rezoning property and
Opened Minor Development Plan for Briarcliff Development Company,
Jackie with Shafer, Kline & Warren spoke to the board tegazding the rezoning request.
The request is for rezoning at NE comer of Valley Drive and West Platte Road, acres
from an R-1 Single Family Residential to Planned Development (PD) and a development
plan has been submitted (minor development plan), There are 11 lots and 2 tracts, each %:
acre. This is at 42°" Street running east and west, intersecting with Valley Lane. All lots
except for 10&11 will have access off the newly constructed 42ad Street or the newly
constmcted cul-de-sac. The request is for 2 variances from single family standazd at the
cul-de-sac and minimum front yard set back of 20 feet because of saving the trees. All
houses will have side access garages. There are 2 common areas, the larger common area
on the south portion containing a club house and pool, eventually. There will be a small
retaining waU on the east aide to preserve some of the trees. Both of the open spaces will
be maintained by the Home Owner's Associations. Planning and Zoning did recommend
approval of rezoning and the preliminary plat.
Alderman Super said there ate 3 un-platted areas on Tract A and these areas are not
included in the proposal. For the variance on the lot width, they are asking for 20' on all
of the lots to preserve trees. Jackie said the entry would be from the side. Alderman
Fuller asked if the exception was on the lazge lots (for the trees) and Jackie said they are
trying to maintain as many trees as possible so the trees won't have to be moved and push
the house back. Mayor Rose said several of the lots are heavily wooded and Alderman
Super said most of the lots, at present, aze 30'-35' for the wooded addition and this
request seems rather close. Aldemtatt Fuller said this would be narrower than eight feet.
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Jackie said the footage can be moved further back if needed, but they want a 20'
minimum. Alderman Super asked if on Lots 10&11, if there was anything discussed with
the fact that there is transition from Valley Lane on down as there is no transition from 2-4
lanes on the layout. This is a rather hazardous corner coming out on 42nd Street, north on
Valley Lane. Alderman Super said it was discussed with the staff to adjust the transition
from 2-4 lanes and this needs to be considered as something that needs to be discussed
more. Jackie said she can check to see if there were any discussions with the architect
prior to this.
Brett Cox with Olason Associates said plenty of site distance is on the north and south.
The set back could go back and make the right rum a tittle bit bigger. Mr. Cox said they
will work with the staff and adjust it back, if this is the solution. It was stated the right-of-
way will end at the edge of the parking lot for the minor development plan. Jackie said
the club house plans will need to be seen. This is preliminary plan and the road or other
things can be (worked through) considered for the final development plan,
Ed Trader, 849 NW Valley Ln, thinks there a safety issue with the transition on the curve
at 42°d Street. Mr. Trader asked if a buffer zone had been considered between his
property and the new Briarcliff addition. Ed would also like to know what kind of trees
are being preserved (scmb trees). Chris said oak trees, as many as possible plus scmb
brush will be cleaned out. The builders will bring the plans with the trees that will be
marked and the layout will be approved. Chris said there is no standard buffer zone set.
The minimum size of the house to be built has not been set yet, but it will be above 4-
5,000 square feet.
Public Hearing Closed Mayor Rose closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
City Annex (Old Union Alderman Super said we don't have a comparison for a remodel or tearing down too
Hall) build a new building and thinks the board needs to hear the remodel issue.
Mayor Rose asked the boazd as to what direction they would like to go. Alderman Fuller
said he is okay with the Kathryn Warman's design plan that was presented, but to make
allowance for the Riverside Area Chamber and 2 offices to lease and to have conference
rooms. He would like to see the entrance to the building turned azound towards the
campus.
Alderman Dazata would like to see (hear) the remodel presentation. Alderman Bruns said
he would like to see the building incorporated with the campus, a nice view of the city,
parking area and other aesthetics. Alderman Salyer suggested we took at the remodel
idea. Mayor Rose said David has du•ction on this and hopefully, will be looked into in
the next 2-3 weeks. Alderman Super said to make sure we don't "same source" (options)
asking the City Attorney if this is right and John said, construction, "yes," not necessarily
on architecture, as it is a qualification based process. Alderman Hurt said he would like to
know what we could expect to get out of a remodel.
Mayor Rose said a vision planning meeting recap is needed and wants to continue with the
idea and to consider the downtown redevelopment, Horizons and Implementation-Project
Manager. T'he board can study this and come back with the ideas in the next couple of
weeks. Alderman Super said the ideas need to be prioritized.
City Administrator The City will host a paper shredding event for residents on Saturday, April 18'" from
Report 9.am to noon in the City Hall parking lot. Electronics can be taken to Platte Ridge Park
from 9 a.m,-1 p.m
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The annual mandatory fireworks meeting was held March 12'" at 6 p.m. and 11 vendors
were present. Meredith discussed the June 20t° BBQ and fireworks event.
In February, there were 2,940 visitors to the City web site, resulting in an 8% increase
from February 2008.
Febnuary fire division statistics were: 60 calls for service, 24 annual fve safety inspections
completed, 72 violations and 40 corrected. There were 23 knox box placements and 14
new construction reviews/inspections. There were 4 public relations events.
The February UCR statistics were rape-1, robbery-1, assaults-5, larceny-12, and burglary-
1.
Code Enforcement for March 2-March 12`s found 16 violations, 21 resolved from
previous ones and 13 pending resolve. There were 5 vehicle violations and 11 property
maintenance.
The building official issued 2 tenant finish permits, 3 miscellaneous permits and
completed 35 inspections.
The asphalt at Hillside and South Street was replaced for the 2008 street maintenance
program. McAnany will be in this week to finish backfilling and grading around the
concrete work.
The Argosy Parkway road opened Wednesday, December 31 and the street light system
has been installed and is working. Permanent highway directional signs have been
installed, grading and seeding along the roadway and the work for the roundabout has
begun.
Work is proceeding ahead of schedule on the Cliffview Bridge
March 12'" power was run to the clock tower for testing, sidewalks have been poured and
grading work continues to complete the landscaping.
The deck of the northbound lanes for Horizon Bridge has been poured at Horizons
Parkway North and decking work continues on both sides of the bridge.
The bore has been completed under the BNSF tracks for the force tnain/lift station.
Excavation continues and the force main crossing at Line Creek to Argosy Parkway and
work has been completed on the force main from the lift station to I-635.
The surveys have been completed at the BNSF crossing for the quiet zones and design
work continues on the crossings. Sabin is still negotiating with Parkville.
The footings are in for Briacliff/Valley Lane and West Platte. fountain.
Court Report, Alderman Datata moved to approve the court report for Febmary 2009, seconded by
Approved Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Fuller, Darata, Bruns, Super and Hurt.
Motion carries.
Mins. 3/17/09 Alderman Fuller would like a breakdown of the residents/businessea calls that are made by
Public Safety. He would also like the (temporary rock-road) removed at the Cliffview
Bridge.
There will be a board of aldermen planning session at Argosy Apri125s' from 8 a.m: 1
p.m
Project Update Missouri-American Water Co. has been working with Betty in accounting for their
process for on-line account management sewer billing and they will be coming to visit
here tomorrow. The customer's charge is $9.69 and .69 is for Kansas City to do the
billing. A representative from Kansas City will be asked tomorrow about the $9.00
chazge.
Change of Use Permit Jackie explained CCMD Enterprises, 2950 W. Platte Rd. is requesting a major change
Discussion of use permit to Discussion change the vacant building to a warehouse/office. Planning
and Zoning recommended the change of use. This.. is a roofing company going in and
they want to store some materials and there will be no outdoor storage. This is zoned C-
1. The boazd of zoning adjustment approved the variance and planning and zoning
recommended approval. Alderman Fuller asked if we are 'locked into" this request
since the board of zoning adjustment and planning and zoning approved and John said
essentially, "Yes".
Major Change of Use Alderman Salyer moved to approve the major change of use for CCMD Enterprises,
Approved with no outdoor storage, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Hurt and Salyer.
No: Aldermen Fuller and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Engineers comments Matt with Shafer, Kline and Warren brought the board up to date on the emergency repair
on the Argosy Casino bridge. Plans have been put together, a,pre-construction meeting
occurred today and R.A. Knepp is involved with this project. A public survey will be
conducted for the Vivion Road West project.
Tom Ingraham, Cook, Flatt & Strobel explained to the board their staff has been working
on a policy manual (Emergency Flood Operating Manual) for high water (flash floods and
high river). They've been working with Public Safety, Public Works, Community
Development and the Levee District. Alderman Hurt said Gary Cresson recently created a
flood plan for the city.
Sabin said a change order for Continental Engineers contract for design of the Argosy
Casino will be coming soon requesfing the board's approval and also a change order from
R.A. Knapp. There are some modifications to the sanitary sewer work that was being
designed at that time by the developers consulting engineer. The approximate cost of the
change order is $4,400 to cover their expenses.
There is a lift station meeting at 2 p.m today. Pipe will be in place before April 1",
There will be a coordination meeting with Argosy and Kansas City Water Services that
will tie in the line of existing services. Pyramid Construction will perform pours (ti) over
the next 5-6 weeks. They want to get in the floor and lift station walls before the wet
season hits.
A meeting will be held Friday at 1 p.m. on the Highway 9 project and starting March 15'"
working days will count. The completion date prior to winter was the end of April.
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Finance Update Work will be starting on the operating budget and all departments have been met with.
There will be workshops April through June looking at budget requests.
' Donna recently talked to UMB bank and asked about the 0% and 0.1 % on the $7 million
we have in debt service reserves with UMB and what could be done about the rate.
Brent Keep with UMB said this money can be moved to a money mazket backed by
commercial paper and earn .55%.
Chiefs comment In answer to Alderman's Fuller's comment earlier, there, were 49 EMS calls and 10
nursing home calls.
David's comment Jeff Rupp submitted his resignation last Friday and is going to work at Springhill, KS.
Meredith's comment Meredith said conatmction should start the end of March at Renner-Brenner Park.
Bill No. 2009-37 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2009-37 on its first reading, said Biil Approving
Payment of authorizhtg the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman
Indebtedness Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Dazata, Salyer and Super.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-37 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2009-37 on its second reading, and upon passage
Approved of same become Ordinance no. 2009-37, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the.vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Dazata, Super, Hurt, Bruns and Fuller.
Motlon carries.
Bill No. 2009-38 Alderman Dazata moved to place Bill No. 2009-38 on its fvst reading, said Bill
Enter Into Agreement authorizing the Mayor To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement With The Mid
With MARG...... America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District, To Provide Household
Hazazdous Waste Management Services To The Residents Of The City of Riverside,
seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Dazata, Super, Salyer, Bruns and Hurt.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-38 Aldemran Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2009-38 on its second reading, and on passage
Approved of same become Ordinance no. 2009-38, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Bnms, Hurt, Salyer and Darata.
Motion caries.
Bill No. 2009-39 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2009-39 on its first reading, said
Author. the City To Bill Authorizing The City OFRiverside To Pay $10,375.00 To Adam Blue
Pay Tourism Funds Productions for an event, seconded by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Fuller, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
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Ordinance No. 2009-39 Alderman Bnms moved to place Bill No. 2009-39 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2009-39, seconded by Alderman Super, the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Hurt, Bruns, Super, Fuller and Dazata.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2009-40 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2009-40 on its fast reading, said Bill Annexing
Aanexing 8.69 acres approximately 8.69 acres generally bounded by Interstate 29 On The North, Interstate 635
For Conshvction Of On The West, Line Creek On The East, And The City Of Riverside On The South,
A Bicycle & Pedestrian Establishing New City Limits Of The City Of Riverside, And Authorizing The Mayor
Trail To Execute A Cooperative Agreement With The City Of Kansas City, Missouri For The
Annexation And Fot The Constmction Of A Bicycle And Pedestrian Trail, seconded by
Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
Aldermen Super, Fuller, Darata, Salyer, Bruns and Hurl.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2009-40 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2009-40 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2009-40, seconded by Alderman Darata, the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Dazata, Salyer, Bruns and Hurt.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2009-41 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2009-41 on its first reading, said Bill
Adopting The Rezoning Authorizing And Adopting The Rezoning Of Certain Property Located Northeast
Of Certain Property Of The Intersection Of West Platte Road And Valley Lane From "R-1" Single Property
Located NE Family Residential District To "PD" Planned Develospment District And Approving A
of Intersection Preliminary Development Plan For Briarcliff Hills 2° Plat, seconded by Alderman Salyer,
Of W. Platte Rd. & the vote was:
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Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries
Ordinance No. 2009-41 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2009-41 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2009-41, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Mayor's comments Mayor Rose said she is excited about being chosen for the 2009 Recycling Challenge For
Local Governments across the region. The goal is to start or expand recycling programs in
city and county offices and facilities between Earth Day (April 22) and America Recycles
Day (November 15). Services will be measured now and reaching goals by 2020. The
percentage is only 20% now. Bmsh and composting will be looked for and maybe we can
start at this end of the county.
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On April 29'", Mayor Rose will be hosting the Mayor's meeting of a 5 county area to share
ideas.
The Chamber business fair is tomorrow.
City Administrator David said Kansas City Missouri asked the city to explore the 40 acres that the city owns;
thew intention was maybe a treatment plant and tunnel to they treatment facility. The City
is at the end of the watershed and a 72" pipe runs in front of Public Works and during rain
the pipe runs at full capacity.
Aldermen comments Alderman Hurt said the Levee District is in the process of interviewing for an on-site
building inspector for city project and office duties.
Alderman Hurt asked the candidates running.for city aldermen positions to introduce
themselves.
Alderman Super noticed the discussion of the water services letter that was in the packet
and that was also mailed.
Alderman Bruns said he got some `feedback' from the residents on the crosswalk at
Argosy and it is "not working well".
Alderman Salyer thanked everyone involved in the Operations Manual as this is a much
needed manual.
Recess Mayor Rose called a recess at 8:25 p.m
Reconvene Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and all Aldermen answered to roll call
at 8:45 p.m
Motion for Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pwsuant to
Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) Legal, RSMo 610.021(2) Real Estate, seconded by Alderman
at 8:45 p.m Bruns, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Hurt.
Motion carries.
Motion for Alderman Super moved that the mating go into open session, seconded by
Open Session Alderman Darata, the vote was:
10:15 p.m.
Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt and Super.
Motion carries.
Adjournment Alderman Fuller moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Aldern~an
at 10:15 P.m. Bnms, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Hurt, Bruns, Salyei, Fuller and Darata.
Motion conies.
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