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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-03.- , -, .. Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri August 3,1999 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on August 3,1999 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were: Mayor Ed Rule, Aldermen Ron Super, Brenda Teters, Pamela Darata, Betty Burch, Ray Beard and George Flaws. Also present were Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Dwight Flowers, Codes Enforcement Officer and Deborah Polk, City Attorney. Minutes, July 20, 1999 Alderman Beard moved that the minutes of July 20, 1999 be approved. approved, seconded by Alderman Flaws, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burch, Teters, Flaws, Super, Darata and Beard. Motion carried. Comments from Visitors: Dr. James T. Sparks 12633 Rockcreek, Parkville, Mo. and associated with Eagle Animal Hospital, Riverside, Mo. spoke on his concern of the City's lack of animal control He stated he's contacted on a day to day basis regarding strays, injured animals and lost cats and dogs. He would like the emotional and financial responsibility removed from Eagle Animal Hospital and the burden removed from Riverside Public Safety Officers in picking up animals. Also, he would like for some kind of protocol in place by the City. Mayor Rule informed Dr. Sparks that Platte County is working on animal control problems and we would be involved. Dr. Sparks was told by the Board the City would abide by the ordinance on animal control The City Clerk was ordered to send Dr. Sparks the City's Animal Control Ordinance and to call Eagle Animal Hospital and have them send their bill to the City for payment for the last dog that was brought to the hospital by Captain Simpson. The Animal Control Ordinance will be sent to all the Board members and Mayor. Larry Reece, 4551 NW High Dr., Riverside, Mo. spoke on animal control He said two (2) stray dogs came to his home and he took them to the animal hospital and had them both spayed, shots etc. and spent $500 in one (1) month's time. Janice Thom, 3620 NW 50"' St, Riverside, Mo. spoke on the animal control issue saying the City should have animal control .~ Gary Lily, 3315 NW 50"' St, Riverside, Mo. would like 50s' St. repaired and Mayor Rule told him it would be taken care of. Annette Clements Ms. Clements request to serve bcer in Renner-Brenner Park on request to serve bcer August 22, 1999 is being referred to the City Attorney to report in Renner-Brenner Park to the board at the next meeting regarding the City's liability. Approval to accept Alderman Teters moved to accept Brad Richerson, Chamber of Brad Richerson's request Commerce request for approval of application for bcer license to be of application for bcer made to State for hospitality tent at Riverfest, seconded by license to be made to State Alderman Burch, the vote was: for hospitality tent at Riverfest Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Super, Darata, Beard, Burch and Teters. Motion Carried. Public Hearing concerning Mayor Rule announced the Public Hearing open at 7:57 p.m. request from Jim Trimble to consider request from Jim Trimble, 5503 NW Foxhill Rd., and Ralph Schmude, aka Parkville, Mo. and Ralph Schmude, 7357 SE Haynesville Rd., Holt, Gate Woods, LLC for re- Mo. aka Gate Woods, LLC, for re-zoning a parcel of property of zoning a parcel of property approximately 28 acres, lying North of 50"` Strcet and 300 fcet West from R-i Single family of Gateway, from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-1/Planned Residential to R-1/ District, Planned District. The hearing was called to order. Jim Trimble gave a summary of all the activity and plans to the Board regarding zoning change from R-1 Single Fanvly Residential to R-1 Planned/District. He felt all of the City's requirements had been fulfilled with the Planning Commission after ninetcen (19) months of planning and meetings and had presented drawings (floor plans) of homes proposed. Alderman Super asked about the patio homes being freestanding and the smallest square footage (reported by Mr. Trimble as (2,100) and largest (2,200). Alderman Super asked if they were back to back with zero tolerances and Dwight Flowers, Codes Enforcement Officer said, "No". Dwight Flowers said the developers followed City Codes 410.140 and 485.180 and had revised plans on landscaping. Mayor Ed Rule asked if the Home Association would require uniform exterior materials. Mr. Trimble said, "The roof lines would vary, but the pitches would be uniform." The Mayor polled the Board if all were in agrcement on patio homes and the poll was unanimous. Alderman Darata asked if the four (4) plans presented were the floor plans that were available. Mr. Trimble said, "No" floor plans could change, except all of the exterior materials would be uniform. Alderman Burch asked if FEMA was called regarding water running down the hill onto Vivion Rd. Dwight Flowers said, "Yes." Alderman Bureh also thought 50'~ Street improvements should be made to the end of the Gate Woods properly by the developers. She asked about the comment Mr. Trimble made regarding the homeowner's association. being involved with the City. Mr. Trimble explained the City would have the additional power to enforce covenants, funds for maintenance, etc. Alderman Burch and others commented the City is not interested in being involved with the Home Owner's Assn. Alderman Beard expressed his concern on Phase 1, the forty-two (42) units being 350' to N.W. Gateway. Bob A. Combs, Jr., P.E. with Hunter-Combs, 6504 NW Prairieview Rd, Kansas City, Mo. said the APWA advised that the street would be able to handle the traffic. Karen Gordy, 5110 NW High, Dr., Riverside, Mo. had asked to see actual floor plans at the Planning Commission meeting and 4 examples were shown. Alderman Flaws said he understood the entire project will be platted and the work done in phases and believes this is not a planned development if there are different contractors to build the homes. The Board would like all of SOs' Street to be improved by the developers. Also, they want to know the type of construction, who's going to be in control of building the homes, i.e. one (1) contractor or more. In addition they want both entrances (2 points of access) constructed in Phase L Before the final plan is approved, exact plans need to be submitted and reviewed. Also, plans are needed for future development to the West. Mayor Rule requested detailed landscaping plans. After all requests have been satisfied, the developers will meet with the board for approval. Recess at 9:03 p.m. A brief recess was called at 9:03 p.m. Reconvene at 9:20 p.m. All Aldermen and the Mayor responded to roll call and the meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. Alderman Teters said gravel was needed on 52"d St. Authorization to accept Alderman Beard moved to accept Dick Winner, City Engineer's Metro Contracting Services recommendation to approve Metro Contracting Services proposal of proposal of $1,467 to repair $1,467 to repair the sidewalk on Hillside Drive in two (Z) places, to sidewalk include approaimatety 175 sq. ft of 4" tear out and replace and if finds any other portions to repair to do so near cost submitted, seconded by Alderman Flaws, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Burch, Teters and Flaws. Motion carried. Bill No. 99-55 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 99-55 on its first reading, Payment of Bills said Bill provides for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Burch, Teters, Flaws, Super and Darata. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-55 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-55 on its second reading, Approved. and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-55, seconded by Alderman Flaws, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burch, Teters, Flaws, Super, Darata and Beard. Motion carries. General Discussion: Alderman Burch commented on Bob Bamforth's house at 4962 NW High Dr., Riverside, Mo. can't mow because of ground slope and needs a retaining wall. Alderman Flaws said Miller's house, 4908 NW High Dr. Riverside, Mo. needed a rock wall Mayor Rule commented when the curbs and grading are done the need for rock walls would be assessed. Alderman Burcb also said speed limit signs are needed on the new road. Motion for Closed Session Alderman Teters moved the meeting go into closed session pursuant 9:43 p.m. to RSMO 610.021(1) and 610.021(2) for discussion of personnel issues, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Burch, Teters, Flaws, Super and Darata. Motion carries. Motion for Open Session Alderman Beard moved the meeting go into open session at 10:20 p.m., seconded by Alderman Burch, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burch, Teters, Flaws, Super, Darata and Beard. Motion carries. Alderman Burch said the Bell Tower figures would be ready at the next Board meeting. Hydro-seeding could be done at the E.H. Young Riverfront Park at a cost of $1,080. Alderman Burch said the mums would be at cost to the City for the E.H. Young Riverfront Park. Mayor Rule polled the board for hiring abull-dozer to clean up the mud and do hydroseeding. The vote was unanimous. The Board reviewed all applications for Director of Public of Safety. Thank You letters will be sent to all the applicants for the position. Adjournment: By general consent, the meeting adjou at 10: 0 p.m Louise Rusick, City Clerk