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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-13 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on September 13, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Wedua, Auat, Rule and Owen; Aldermen Tetera and Marshall, absent. Mayor Betty Burch presided over the meeting. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of September 6, 1994 for the present time. A group of people from Trillium, wea present, along with Joe Uram, with Argosy; John Brown and Dan Peak, with John Brown Company, Phil Snowden, Bill Bright, James Scott, etc. were present to talk about Trillium's proposal. David Syre, Chairman/President, Trillium Corporation spoke regarding their plans toward the development of the property south of the railroad tracks and also the area they have north of No. 9 Highway. Drawings of their plans were presented. He said they had acquired some of this property before the thought of gaming boats. He said they want to focus on community development. He said if the game of chance is not passed, then Trillium will not have a chance. They contemplate three gambling boats in this area. He seid they would like to build a gaming resort rather than having ,7uat gambling. He said they also plan on building a 100-year levee, along with their project. Richard R. Taft, President Development/Design Consortium, Inc., Project Manager for Trillium Corp., spoke regarding the Trillium Project. He said he felt this area is rather unique because of its location and size. It should have been developed already, but because of the floods, it has not. The Riverboat Gambling has now given them another opportunity to develop this area. He said the Golf Range is doing well and thought a 9 or 18 hole golf course would do well. They are planning around a sport-plex. There will also be a certain amount of retail business, a retail mall and theatre complex. Mr. Taft said they have approval from the highway people for their interchange and the Corps of Engineers has given them approval and they would like to get two or three permits for riverboat gambling. Alderman Rule first wanted to any that Argosy has the City's Blessing. He asked Mr. Taft if their levee plans include Argosy, and he said it did not. Mr. Taft was naked about the project north of No. 9 F Page 2, Min. of Reg. Meeting, 9-13-94 Highway where it is zoned for residential and he said they plan to build one family houses, similar to Briar Cliff North, and they do plan to build some garden houses. Mr. Taft said that the levee north of I-635 is very costly and that they are trying to get TIF Financing. They said they are putting their master plan together and are meeting with some financial consultants and they plan to come to the Planning Commission with their master plan. They were asked the anticipated date of starting and completing this project and they answer was that he was not capable of giving a date. He thought the criteria lies with the Gaming Commission. John Brown said that he wanted the City to know that he was approached by David Syre to participate in this project. He said he hna nothing to do with the gambling and riverboats. He said they were out of land to develop and was given the opportunity to participate in this plan. He said the key is the levee and the key to the levee is the riverboats. It was brought out that if the gambling by chance does not pass, the plans would not change, but it would make a an economical difference. City Attorney Witt said he had talked to these people prior to this meeting. Mayor Burch said this would be a dream come true if the gambling by chance does pass and this project is completed. Mr. Phil Snowden said Riverside is positioned to be the Crown Jewel of the whole metropolitan area if this project is able to go forward. It is an opportunity for a levee. Alderman Rule said that even though he cannot vote on these matters concerning the gaming and other matters because of his involvement, he was on the committee to select which gaming company was beat for Riverside. When the vote went to Argosy, he was for them and as far ea he is concerned Argosy has to be given top priority. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened, those present were Alderman Wedua, Auat, Rule and Owen; Teters and Marshall absent. Alderman Aust moved to place Bill No. 94-53 on its first reading, said Bill establishes a procedure to disclose q I Page 3, Min. of Reg. Meet., 9-13-94 potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain municipal officials, seconded by Rule the vote was Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Aust, eye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Aldermen Tetera and Marshall absent. Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 94-53 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Alderman Wedus, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Aldermen Tetera and Marshall absent. Upon the Bill having been read two times and copies of the bill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-53 was passed. The signals at the railroad crossing of VanDePopulier Road will be starting around the first of January and the City needs to coordinate with Texaco regarding their putting their line in casing at this location, at the cost of the City. Alderman Auat moved that Bill No. 94-54 be placed on its first reading, said Bill Authorizes the taking of bids for 5400,000 and authorizing the creation of an additional City depositor for the highest and best bid(s), seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Alderman Owen, eye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Auat, aye; Aldermen Teters and Marshall, absent. Alderman Wedua moved to place Bill No. 94-54 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Aldermen Rule, aye Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Aldermen Teters and Marshall absent. Upon the Bill having been read two times and copies of the Bill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-54 was passed. Kathy Rose, Municipal Clerk, has submitted the Municipal Court Report for the month of August, 1994. It wea reported that the pump at the sewer lift station on No. 9 Highway was replaced for 5200 leas than previously reported. The minutes for September 13, 1994 were read and approved. Alderman Rule inquired with regard to the employing of maintenance person. Alderman Rule also asked if someone has been checking on the progress of Mr. Sub in the Western Pic Plaza. Page 4, Min. of Reg. Meet., 9-13-94 Alderman Owen inquired with regard to checking on the City Park after people have reserved same. The Fall Festival would be a week from next Saturday. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 4