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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-05' Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of The ~; City of Riverside, Mo. June 5, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on June 5, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott, and West, said meeting was called to order by Mayor Czamanske. - The matter of reading the minutes of previous ae etings was discussed after the minutes for the meeting of May 15, 1973, were read and, corrected and added to, then approved. It was decided to table the matter until the next meeting. Bob Lee with Gas Light Realty and Jacy Boyce of Fireside Realty, also Marvin Murphy were present representing the people who wanted to obtain a building permit for a Roller Skating Rink. The owner, Mr. Sasek was out of the City and unable to be present. Mr. Lee advised they had been before the Planning Commission and that Bob Gieseke, Chairman, of the Commission had approved the plans as presented. Don Jack the Engineer was not present at the Planning Commission meeting and had not made a plan check. Questions were aske with regard to the exit and entrance off 47th Street and Northwest Gat reet. Also the matter of parking area was discussed and it was brought out there were no plans showing the amount of fill, gravel and blacktop material would be used for the parking lot. Also the drainage matter was discussed, and this would have to be worked out. West moved that the City approve the building application for Coach Light Skating Rink, seconded by Vulgamott, the roll was called and all voted in favor, however it was understood that Don Jack would make a plan check and that the above matter discussed would be worked out and constructed with Don Jack's approval. Curtis Brenner was present to obtain a permit to tear down the old apartment building, and same was given to him. Gene Chunning applied for business license for used car sales, (B & C Motors) 2521 West Platte Road, he also stated he would like to expand the lot 60 or 70 feet and would like to gravel the expansion part. The council advised that if there was an extension to be made to the area that it would have to be black-topped. Grogan moved that the applicant have until May 1974, in which~to have the added area to the car sales lot black-topped and that this be on the license and the license application then be approved, seconded by Bailey, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Fries, Grogan and Swetnam aye; Vulgamott and West Nay. The records are to show that Mrs. Nelson mark the calendar for December 1973, as a reminder for the license when they are to be renewed, that this particular area is to be black-topped by May, 1974, if cars are parked on the new area. The amount of the license for the remainder of the year is $78.75., which was paid by Mr. Churning. 2. .Minutes of Reg. Meeting - 6-5-73 William Harvey of 5617 N. Colrain, Kansas City, Missouri, President of the Northladd Optimist Club, presented application for license to operate a fireworks stand at 2605 Highway 69, the application was approved. However, it was noted that this application called for a square footage of more than the amount allotted for the $50.00 for charitable organizations. Mrs. Nelson is to contact the party to see if they want to pay $250.00 for this size of business, or for a smaller size for the $50.00, plus the $100.00 deposit. Bill Nelson applied for fireworks stand between Jockey Club and Bushes's house, same was approved. Dean Hoshor, Box G, Garden City, Missouri applied for license at 2401 Vivian Road, this was approved to his posting a bond of $100.00, and his license for the Fireworks stand being $500.00. Redmond Development Company represented by Gene Sherry was present to apply for permit to completely tear down the building that was burned, one of the El Chaperal apartments, and wanted permission to bury:;the material in the place where old Line Creek was. Vulgamott moved that the City allow Redmond Development permission to raze the building and fill in the old existing Line Creek and then cover it up, seconded by Fries, the roll was called and all voted in favor. The matter of annexation was brought up and the Mayor called on each of the aldermen to report on what they found in the aaea to be annexed with regard to their being the various Committee Chairmen. Grogan - Public Safety - The fire department is just about impossible to report on because it is strickly on a proposed fire department and figures could not be obtained on this. As to the Police Department, the budget was gone over and at the present time, the City could not meet the present budget for this year. After talking this matter over with the Chief and Lt. it was felt that this proposed annexed area could not be amply covered unless the City had two cars on duty at all times, and the budget could not afford this. If it were annexed, the City would need one policeman more on the streams at all times. His opinion was that he did not think the City was ready for the annexation at this time. Bailey - Streets - He and Vulgamott went over almost all the streets in the area to be annexed this afternoon and found that most of th= roads and streets were not in good condition. Bailey advised he would like to see it annexed, but does not see how the City could afford it now. Vulgamott advised that there were so few people in the area and if the people were taxed for their portion of roads, it would be quite expensive and felt that the city was not ready for the annexation for a few years. Vulgamott - Parks - there are no pads in the area, a~ publ~a bii~~lffiisjgs, could poetsrlobd~ forwa¢'d to some park area, or perhaps a fire station. 3. Minutes of Reg. Meeting 6-5-73 Fries - Businesses - No businesses in the area, only thing that maybe in the future this could be a high density residential area. Swetnam - Sewers - This area mould have to be put on sewers when tlE rest of the City is, there is one main trunk line thru the area. Ridgewood estates has its::own facility and this would have to be disposed of and a bne would probably go through Riverside and then would have to be pumped into the main sewer line. Swetnam advised that since the areas are set out into districts and the people are assessed their proportionate amount, this would be no problem for the City -- each person would pay their proportionate~~apaount according to the property owned. Also Swetnam thought that there could be a chance that maybe federal funds could be gotten on the sewers. Don Jack advised that whenever a sewage treatment plant is gotten rid of, then the City could receive State and Federal aid for the sewers and he felt the sewers in the new annexed area would probably take care of their own expense. West - Budget - advised he had not made a complete study. The home owners and apartments in the present City, pay approximately 21°~ of the entire revenue. In the particular area proposed to be annexed, there are no businesses, only houses and they are very sparsely spaced and it is not feasible for us to ta~~lg~smore burden. There is no way f~his area could maintain itself if/a real estate tax were had then the whole City would have to be taxed. They would have to have their own sewer districts and pay for them, also the streets could be assessed to the people abuting the streets to be improved. West still thought it was essential that the City annex this area in order to have it for residential growth. Mayor Czamanske called on the people in the audience for their opinions. Mrs. Day thought that the annexation was alittle premature, however, if she had hre preference over Riverside or Kansas City annexing the area, she would prefer R$Erside. Mrs. Clagle was of the same opinion as Mrs. Day. Mrs. Forsey was also of the same opinion. Another woman also stated that was her opinon too. Mrs. Studeville advised the reason she secured the petitions was she had heard that Kansas City was thinking on annexing this area. The Mayor complimented the Aldermen on their reports. He advised that ever since this annexation came up on the master plan of Riverside, that most of the people at the hearing were in favor of the area to be annexed by Riverside. 4. ;Minutes of Reg. Meeting 6-5-73 A further discussion of the Annexation matter was had and it was brought up that the matter of Wards would have to be studied. The question was asked how long would it be after the ordinance was passed and the suit filed before the area was annexed. Bailey and Grogan were not in favor of the annexation at the present time, perhaps in a few years. -- Don Witt advised that if the ordinance was passed tonight then the next thing would be to file the petition and argue the same on behalf of the City to prove that the City could provide reasonable services within a reasonable time for the annexed area. There would be certain defendants and in this case, depositions would be taken and this would take up several months. This could take to January, 1974. If objections are filed, this could take more time. West asked if the ordinance was passed and suit filed, could the City ask for continuation of the disposition of the law suit for about two years or until the City was ready to offer the people the reasonable services. Fries thought that the City of Riverside should get the area before it gets away, and would vote in favor of the annexation. Vulgamott wand vote in favor, Swetnam and West would vote in favor of the annexation. West moved that Bill No. 73-18 being bill for the extension of the City's __ boundary lines and to institute action in the Circuit Court of Platte County, Missouri be placed on its first reading, seconded by Vulgamott, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey,f$~v~~~d~~~~~a~~~n could not vote for it, he would like to wait about six years, a canno vote yes. Fries, aye; Grogan nay; Swetnam-aye; Vulgamott aye; West aye; said bill was accordingly read. Fries moved that rules be suspended and Bill No. 73-18 be p~aegd~~on its second reading, sem nded by Swetnam, the ~~11 was called and votes were as follows: Bailey advised that he cannot vote for it, he would like tohait about six years for the annexation, he cannot vote yea, Fries aye; Grogan nay, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted ayes Said Bill was accordingly read. Vulgamott moved that rules be suspended and Bill No. 73.18 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same it become Ordinance No. 73-18, seconded by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, advised that he cannot vote for the annexation, he would like to wait about six years for the annexation, he cannot vote yes; Fries aye; Grogan nay; Swetnam, Vulgamott and West aye; said bill was accordingly read, approved by Mayor Czaman ske and became Ordinance No. 73-18. Don Jack advised that the bids for High Drive will be opened on Tuesday, June 12, 1973, at 7:30 p.m.; that he added and addendum for the 5. Minutes of Reg. Meeting 6-5-73 for the City Hall sewer; that he was expecting the utility companies to move their own lines and that the property right of way was coming along okay. Don Jack also reported that he would have the computation of his cost of High Drive prior to the opening of the Bids on June 12, 1973. With regard to Ellerman duplexes on South Road, it was decided that he should do something about the surface water. With regard to Twin Drive-In Mrs. Nelson is to write a letter advising them that their representative was to be at the meeting tonight, with regard to the grading and rip-rap the area along 50th Street and that someone represnting the theatre should be at the next regular meeting. Northside Trailer Sales is not in the sewers yet, however it seems that it will be anly a matter of a short time. Also Hon's sewer project has not been dedicated to the City and this is being worked on. Swetnam asked if everyone ishooked into the Hon's sewer that is in the area. It was thought that everyone was. The matterwas drought up with regard to the allocation of funds to pay the Engineer and City Attoxey; that perhaps Don Jack could be present about 8:30 and we would get his problems heard at that time; then Don Witt would be present around 9:00 and then he could answer the City's questions also present any matters he has; this was agreeable to both men. Swetnam moved that Bill No. 73-19 being bill providing for regulations for culverts to be installed be p]a ced on its first reading, seconded by Bailey, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Rries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Vulgamott moved that rules be suspended and said bill be placed on its second reading, seconded by Swetnam, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Fries moved that fules be suspended and Bill No. 73-19 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ord. No. 73 -19, seconded by Grogan, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, approved by Mayor Czamanske and became Ord. No. 73-19. Pulgamott moved that Bill No. 73-20 being bill providing for ~gulations of trash cans being placed in front of the houses, etc. be placed on its first reading, seconded by Swetnam, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott, West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. ' 6. Minutes of Reg. Meting 6-5-73 West moved that rules be suspended and said bill No. 73-20 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Bailey, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. - Swetnam moved that rules be suspended and said bill be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ord. No. 73-20, seconded by Fries, the roll was called and votes were as follow: Bailey, Fries, Grogan, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, approved by Mayor Czamanske and became Ord. No. 73.20. Don Witt advied that he had not heard fanther from the Poeer & Light Company with regard to the franchise, and it was his suggestion if we do not hear from them by the next regular meeting we should prepare to go ahead with the election. Mayor Czamanske brought up the subject that everyone had a copy of the Collector's report. The Mayor also announced that there would be a special meeting of the Board at 7:30 p.m. do June 12, for the purpose of opening the bids on High Drive and to discuss the budget. The business license for Norge Laundromat was discussed, it was found that the former tenant was in operation of the business after Jan. 1, ..1973 and the new tenant came in after. the penalty date. For information only, it was brought out that the assessed valuation for the City of Riverside is $5,691,000. With regard to the fire department, the City of Riverside should have an answer as to what it will do by June 2p, 1973. With regard to mowing the weeds in Riverside, it was agreed to accept the only bid received, all aldermen were in favor. Sw~nam brought up the Red-X Kiddie Land matter and thought that a letter should be written by Mrs. Nelson concerning the clean ing up of the place. Mayor Czamanske advised he thought the egtipment was being sold. Grogan brought up the matter of the police car and wanted to know when a new car would be purchased and received, since the car now needs new tires. The matter of Edwards' Rentals was brought up, and they should be asked to clean up the place and the police department is to check inin this. West wondered if it could be possible to adopt something in the zoning ordinance with regard to not allow a person to use all his yard ,. ,. 7. Minutes of Reg. Meeting 6-5-73 for a parking area. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 midnight.