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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, August 4,2026
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, August 4, 2026.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Rose called the regular session to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll. In attendance were
aldermen Staci Bundy, Andrew Potter (via videoconference), Dawn Cockrell, Robert Milner, and Jason Draut.
Also present were City Administrator Amy Strough, Community Development Director
Mike Duffy, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, Finance Director Mitch Kolf, Public Works
Director Travis Hoover, Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion, and City Clerk
Melissa McChesney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the consent
agenda, as presented; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
The following items were approved on the consent agenda:
MINUTES OF 7-21-2026 Alderman Cockrell moved to approve the minutes of the
July 21, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-107 Bill Pay
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No.
2026-107 authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the
City treasury of the City of Riverside for fiscal year 2026-
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2027 weeks ending July 24 th and July 31 st in the amount
of $1,421,085.76; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-108 Northland Regional Chamber Agreement
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-108 authorizing the City of Riverside to enter into
a services contract with the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-109 E-Ticketing Devices
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-109 authorizing the purchase of e-ticketing
devices and related equipment from Tyler Technologies; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-110 Police Vehicle Purchase
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-110 authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Ford F-
150 Police Responder and related emergency equipment; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-111 Police Canine
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-111 authorizing the purchase of a police canine,
related vehicle equipment, and training expenses; seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-112 gWorks Agreement
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-112 approving an agreement with gWorks;
seconded by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
BILL NO. 2026-062 Missouri Department of Conservation Cost Share
City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-062, an ordinance approving a cost share
agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion said she consulted with the Missouri Department of
Conservation, and they approved a grant to cover 50 percent of the landscaping costs at VarietyKC Inclusive
Park to plant 44 box trees and wildflowers.
Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-062 on second and final reading;
seconded by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes : Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-062.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill No. 2026-062
and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Draut.
Yes : Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Amy Strough said that Recreation Manager Lori Boji was retiring in November, and staff
was discussing options for the community center after her retirement. She noted that options would be
presented to the Board at the meeting on August 18.
PREVIEW OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Platte County Partnership Grant for E.H. Young Riverfront Park Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion
stated the native play area was included in the FY2027 capital improvement program budget. Staff would be
seeking a grant for $1 million, which was half of the total estimated cost of the project. She said a resolution
would be presented at the meeting on August 18.
Electric Motorcycles
City Attorney Paul Campo said he was looking at regulations for electric motorcycles, which were
different than electric bicycles. Staff saw an increased use of electric motorcycles and was concerned about
driver safety. He noted that some cities had adopted regulations regarding electric motorcycles. A code
amendment would be presented at a future meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
None.
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FINANCE Finance Director Mitch Kolf distributed the FY2027 budget books to the Board .
FIRE None.
POLICE None.
PUBLIC WORKS None.
LEVEE BOARD None.
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR Mayor Rose said she was regrouping from the busy
summer and hoped that everyone took the opportunity to vote in the August election.
COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD
Alderman Milner thanked everyone who came to the Park Hill South event on July 29.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, Milner, Draut.
Motion carried: 5-0.
/s/ Melissa McChesney
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
Approved by the Board of Aldermen on August 18, 2026
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