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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, June16, 2026
7:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the
Board of Aldermen Chambers at 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Rose called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll. In attendance were
aldermen Steve Palma, Staci Bundy, Andrew Potter, Dawn Cockrell, Robert Milner, and Jason Draut.
Also present were City Administrator Greg Mills, Community Development Director Mike
Duffy, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston Public Works Director
Travis Hoover, Human Resources Manager Amy Strough, Capital Projects and Parks
Manager Noel Bennion, Finance Director Mitch Kolf, Finance Director Donna Oliver,
City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney, and City Attorney Paul Campo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose presented the proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to Platte County Senior Fund
Executive Director Debra Gwin and incoming executive director Celia Casolari.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the consent agenda, as presented; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
The following items were approved on the consent agenda:
MINUTES OF 6-1-2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the minutes of the
June 1, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Milner .
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
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Motion carried: 6-0.
MINUTES OF 6-2-2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the minutes of the
June 2, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
MINUTES OF 6-5-2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the minutes of the
June 5, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
MINUTES OF 6-9-2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the minutes of the
June 9, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
COURT REPORT May 2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the May 2026
Court Report; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-062 Bill Pay Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No.
2026-062 authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City treasury of the City of Riverside for fiscal year 2025-
2026 weeks ending June 5th and June 12th in the amount of $2,127,358.59; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-063 Dedicated Internet Access Service
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-063 approving a service order and superseding
addendum with Segra for dedicated internet access service; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-064 Horizons Pkwy and Music Blvd Intersection Change Order
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-064 approving Change Order 1 to the agreement
with Black & McDonald for the Horizons Parkway and Music Boulevard Intersection Improvements project
resulting in a revised contract amount of $506,319.25 for such purposes; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
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Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-065 Riverside Chamber Sponsorship Agreement
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-065 approving a sponsorship agreement with the
Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce for a public community event associated with the FIFA World Cup;
seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-066 Janitorial Services Extension
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-066 approving a limited extension of janitorial
services with Kaizon Solutions for City facilities; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-067 Rose TIF Commission Reappointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-067 reappointing Kathleen L. Rose to the Tax
Increment Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-068 Palma TIF Commission Appointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-068 appointing Steve Palma to the Tax Increment
Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-069 Stacy TIF Commission Appointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-069 appointing Jeff Stacy to the Tax Increment
Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-070 Kist TIF Commission Appointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-070 appointing Matthew Kist to the Tax Increment
Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2026-071 Jaben TIF Commission Appointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-071 appointing Max Jaben to the Tax Increment
Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-072 Laughlin TIF Commission Appointment
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-070 appointing Bruce Laughlin to the Tax
Increment Financing Commission of the City of Riverside, Missouri; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-073 Surplus
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-073 declaring certain equipment to be surplus and
authorizing its disposal; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-074 I-635 / 9 Highway Interchange Lighting
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-074 approving an agreement for engineering
services for the I-635 / 9 Highway Interchange Lighting between the City of Riverside, Missouri and Garver,
LLC; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTION 2026-075 FY 2026-2027 Budget
Finance Director Donna Oliver presented an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 annual budget.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-075 adopting the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027;
seconded by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
BILL NO. 2026-054 Fireworks Permit and Insurance
City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-054, an ordinance establishing insurance
requirements and a permit and fire standby fee for ireworks, pyrotechnics, flame effects, and similar
special effects.
Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-054 on second and final reading;
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seconded by Alderman Draut.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No . 2026-054.
Alderman Bundy moved to approve Bill No. 2026-054 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Palma.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
BILL NO. 2026-055 Special Event Trail Hours
City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-055, an ordinance amending Chapter 240
of the Riverside City Code to establish special event trail hours for a designated portion of the Missouri Riverfront
Trail for events at Morton Amphitheater.
Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-055 on second and final reading;
seconded by Alderman Bundy.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-055.
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill No. 2026-055 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
BILL NO. 2026-056 Riverside-Quindaro Bend Levee District Agreement
City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-056, an ordinance authorizing the mayor to
execute an agreement with Riverside-Quindaro Bend Levee District of Platte County, Missouri.
Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion said the agreement was for engineering design to construct
the Missouri River North Trail along Tullison Road. They would be reimbursed for the engineering review.
Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-056 on second and final reading;
seconded by Alderman Bundy.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
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City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-056.
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill No. 2026-056
and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman
Potter.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
BILL NO. 2026-057 Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-057, an ordinance approving and ratifying
a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, West Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50.
Human Resources Manager Amy Strough provided an overview of the changes and noted it was a one-year
agreement.
Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-057 on second and final reading;
seconded by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-057.
Alderman Palma moved to approve Bill No. 2026-057 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Greg Mills said that items planned for June were accomplished or in process. He thanked
public safety for their hard work on the World Cup and Live Nation. The budget was adopted and interviews for
the new city administrator were scheduled. He said he appreciated the time the elected officials gave.
PREVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Restroom for E.H. Young Riverfront Park
Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion said the restroom design at E.H. Young Riverfront Park was
being finalized and an agreement with Custom Container Living would be presented at a future meeting.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None.
FINANCE None.
FIRE None.
POLICE None.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Travis Hoover said the Burlington Creek Bridge on the Missouri Riverfront Trail was closed
because of washout from the heavy rains. A design process to fix the area would be needed and it could
require approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He said staff would work on a plan with Platte County.
LEVEE BOARD Public Works Director Travis Hoover said the next meeting would be held on June 17.
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR
Mayor Rose said she attended several World Cup events and noted the World Cup was awarded to
Kansas City four years ago to the day. In other updates she was happy with everything that was accomplished
since City Administrator Greg Mills started; Live Nation reached out to her and said they had never worked with
a police force as good as Riverside and who were so polite; and the first weekend for GEST transportation to
the World Cup events had 237 rides. She also thanked Donna Oliver for her help with the budget and Denise
Town for her help with bank reconciliation.
COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD
Aldermen Cockrell, Milner, Palma, and Bundy echoed the mayor's comments. Alderman Draut said he looked
forward to leaving a lasting impression on the community. Alderman Potter thanked staff for the
budget, said he attended the Netherlands training on June 10, and it nice to see the community center pool
packed when he took his kids there.
Mayor Rose added she attended a Kansas City Chamber event and shared the flag she had received
from them. She also said the Netherland's media had highlighted Jeff Parson and everything Riverside did to
welcome the team.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:36
p.m.; seconded by Alderman Draut.
Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 6-0.
/s/ Melissa McChesney
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
Approved by the Board of Aldermen on July 7, 2026
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