HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-01• ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF $OARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF
~• RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI NOVEMEtER 1, 1994
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A regular meeting of the Eaard of Alder^rnen of the City
of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in
Riverside, Missouri on November 1, 1994, at 7:30 p.rn. Thane
present were Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Aust, Rule and Owen;
Alderman Mar^shall was absent. Mayer Fietty E+ur^ch called said
meeting t a order^.
It was decided to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of October 4, October 18 and October 24, 1994, far
the present time.
Al Engelstad, 9651 W. 123rd Str^eet, Op, KS 66213,
presented Special Use permit far an auction of heavy
construction equipment an November 29, 1994, at the previous
Twin Drive-In on NW Gateway.
Alderman Rule moved to approve the Special Use permit
far Al Engelstad far an Auction an November 29, 1994,
seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Alder^rnen Wedua,
Owen, Teters, Rule, and Aust, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent.
Don Coleman, 7905 NW Scenic Drive, Kansas City, MO 64152
spoke to the Mayor and Eiaard of Aldermen regarding the
condition of VanDepapulier Rvad. He presented the Mayor and
Paard with a letter setting out his request far the
irnpravernent of the Raad (a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof), also presented were pictures of the
road area. He said he had picked up quite a few nails and
other sharp.ab~ects an the appr^aach to the railroad tracks,
which he left with the City. He said many of the people
traveling aver the road had gotten flat tir^es from same of
the nails an the road.
This matter was disc~_rssed. It was brought out that in
carne of the areas alr_,ng the road, sa~_tth of the railroad
tracks there is na drainage of very little.
Mayor Eiurch said that the construction of widening the
road aver the railroad tracks will begir~ shortly in
preparation for the railroad signals to be installed,
beginning in January, 1995.
Alderman Rule moved to have rock hauled an the r^aad
after grading ditching the road sa water can be drained from
the surface of the road, seconded by Alder••rnan Aust, the va•te
was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Aust, Rule and Owen, yes;
Alderman Mar^shall, absent.
Oleta Roger^s presented the Mayar^ with a document with
regard to the r^esidents living an Merrimac Road, which is
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dated November 1, 1994, attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Mayor Burch said she has again rnet
Construction Comparry regarding Merrimac
people present that the contract set ou
construction company was to do one half
time, so that the people could drive in
to get in their drive ways.
with Vision
Street. She told the
t that the
of the road at a
and cut and be able
Oleta Roger^s said that they had a person come look at
the oak tree on their property and it was reported that there
was a very good chance of this tree surviving because in all
probability not enough of the roots were damaged. The Rogers
would like to save the tree if at a.ll possible.
Mayor Burch said she will get another^ letter out to the
residents on Merrimac bringing them up to date on the
construction. The Mayor- and Boar^d were in agreement that
this road should be passable at all times and they will do
whatever they can tr.1 get more gravel on the road.
Donna Fries was present and inquired if Klamrn street
could be sealed and chipped, she said nothing had been done
to the str^eet far a long time, She said the snow is not
removed in the winter.
Mayor^ Burch said that this would be checked into.
The Minutes of October 4, 1994 were read and approved as
Corr^ect ed.
The Minutes of October 18, 1994 were read and approved
as corrected.
The Minutes of October 24, 1994 were read and approved
as corrected.
Alderman Rule moved that the meeting go into closed
session under Missa~_~ri Statutes 610.01 (3>, seconded by Aust,
the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Aust, Rule and Owen,
yes; Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved that the meeting go into regular
session, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Aldermen
Owen, R~_ile, Aust, Teters, and Wedua, yes; Alderman Marshall,
absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 94-62 on its first
reading, seconded by A 1 derrnan Wedua, th i s pray i des far^ the
termination of employment of Charles Lanning, Dispatcher, as
of October 31, 1994. The roll was called and vote was
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', Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Teter^s,
aye; Alder^man Rule, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman
rarshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill na. 94-6B on its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the roll was
called and vote was; Alder^rnan Wedua, aye; Alderman Owen,
aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alder^man
Aust, aye; and Alder^man Marshall, aye. Upon the Bill having
been made for public inspection pricer to consideration of the
Beard of Aldermen, Bill no. 94-E2 was passed.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 94-63 on its fir^st
reading, seconded by Alder^man Owen, this Bi11 provides for
the employment Sean Ripper as Dispatcher beginning on
November 9, 1994 at the starting salary of 'b14Es5.08 per
month. The roll was called and the vote was Alderman Rule,
aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman
Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, and Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill N.... 94-63 on its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the roll was
called and vote was Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye;
Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, and
Alderman Mar^shall, absent. Upon the Bill having been made
for public inspection prior to consideration of the board of
Aldermen, Bi 11 Na. 94-63 was passed.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 94-64 an its fir^st
reading, said bill Rrovides for the acceptance of Reserve
Officer will Rankin's resignation as of November 1, 1994,
seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alderman Wedua, aye;
Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman oust, aye; Alderman Rule,
aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman R~_~le moved to place Bill No. 94-64 an its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was
Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust,
aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman
Marshall, absent. Upon the bill having been made far public
inspection prior to consideration of the Berard of Alderman
Bill Na. 94-64 was passed.
Alderman Rule rnaved to place Bill no. 94-6v on its first
reading, said Bill accepts the resignation of F'atti Smith,
Dispatcher, as of November 4, 1994, seconded by Alderman
Wedua, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Rule, aye;
Alderman Aust, Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye and
Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill Na. 94-6v on its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was
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~. Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Aust,
Alderrnan Teters, Aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; and Alderman
Marshall absent. Upan the Bill having been made far public
inspection priar^ to consideration of the Paard of Alder^man,
Pill Na. 94-65 was passed.
Alder^man Rule moved to place Pill Na. 94-66 an its first
reading, said bill provides far the payment of one-week's
vacation pay to Sgt. Ken Soper in lieu of taking the
vacation, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Alderrnan
Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman
Rule, aye; Alderman Wedua and Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place Pill Na. 54-66 on its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was:
Alderrnan Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alder^man Owen, aye;
Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Wedua and Alderrnan Marshall,
absent. Upan the Pill having been made far public
inspection priar- to consideration of the Paard of Aldermen,
Bill No. 94-66 was passed.
Chief Pab Bayless anno~.inced that the Missouri police
Chiefs Association support Amendment #8 and he has been
asked to da are advertisement far the proposition. If anyone
has any negative r^easans far his not doing this he would like
to know.
Chief Bayless said he tried to get bids an a tar^p far
bath fire vehicles to cover hale beds, however, mast places
da not want to give bids, he has two prices, one far X78.75
and another far X141.75.
Alderman Teters moved to purchase the tarp for X78.75,
seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Aust,
Wedua, Rule and Teters, aye; Alderrnan Marshall, absent.
Chief Payless said that six retarders need replacing,
same have been broken and one damaged during the flood. He
said these have came in very handy many times. The cast per
retarder is X89 to X90.
Alderrnan Rule moved that the City purchase six recorders
far the public Safety Department, at the cast of up to X540,
seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alder^men Teters,
Aust, Wedua, Owen, and Rule, yes; Alderrnan Marshall, absent.
Mayor Purch said that Jae Uram of Argosy is present to
discuss renegotiations of the contract an the Riverboat
Gambling. She said she told hirn she wo~.rld rather wait until
after the election, however, he wanted to talk to the Mayor
and Board concerning this subject.
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A Receaa wea called. Meeting reconvened. Those present
were Aldermen Wedua, Tetera, Auat, Rule and Owen; Alderman
Marshall absent. Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of
the meeting.
Jae Uram of Argosy spoke to the Mayor and Board
regarding alternative negotiations in the contract between
the City of Riverside and Argosy and the Board of Aldermen
spoke regarding their suggestions relating to the contract.
After a lengthy discussion it was the consensus of the Board
to wait until after the election for discussion this further.
The improvement of Merrimac Street wea discussed end it
was thought that every effort should be made to get gravel on
the road before it rains again.
Mayor Burch said she is going to have a meeting with
City Attorney Don Witt at 9:00 a.m. on November 2, 1994, to
see what can be done about the contract on Merrimac.
Alderman Auat moved to approve the overtime for the
Public Safety Department for the month of October, 1994,
seconded by Alderman Rule, the vote wea Alderman Wedua,
Tetera, Auat, Rule and Owen, yea; Alderman Marshall, absent.
The following bldg were received on the installation and
landscaping of a new flag pole at the City Hall, along with
diagrams end what the landscaping consisted of:
Four Seaaona
Malone Landscape
63,137.25
61,510.17
Esay Enterprise CMr. Turf) 65,872.00
Alderman Owen moved to accept the bid of Four Seaaona
for the sum of 53,137.25 for the installation of flag pole
and landscaping per drawing presented, seconded by Alderman
Rule, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Auat, Rule and Owen, yea;
Alderman Tetera, no; and Alderman Marshall, absent.
The following bide were received on 5500,000:
Farmers Exchange Bank, CD, 180 days, 4.7x; 360 days 5.2x
T Biller: 5.614x, matures 4/27/95; 5.629x, matures
5/4/95; 6.687x, matures; 6/1/95; 5.739x, matures
6/29/95
tat National Benk of Platte City, CD, 180 days, 4.75x;
UMB, T Biller: 5.231x, matures 2/15/95; 5.65x higher
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coupon; 5.209x matures 2/23; Government Agency Note,
5.765x, matures 4/28/95
Mark Twain Bank, T Bill, 5.65x, matures 6 mos.
Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 95-67 on its first
reading seconded by Alderman Auat, this Bill ratifies the
acceptance of bids on 486,328.61 from United Missouri Bank in
a Government Agency Note, maturing April 28, 1995 with yield
of 5.765, the vote waa Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Rule,
aye; Aldermen Owen, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman
Wedua, eye; end Alderman Marshall, absent.
Alderman Rule moved to place bill No. 94-67 on its
second reeding, seconded by Alderman Auat, the vote was
Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Owen, aye;
Alderman Teters, eye; Aldermen Wedua, aye; and Alderman
Marshall, absent. Upon the Bill having been made for public
inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen,
Bill No. 94-67 waa passed.
Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 94-68 on its
first reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, this bill provides
for authorizing payment to Safehaven of the Municipal Court
costa collected pursuant to section 479.261 RSMO, the vote
was Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust,
aye; Aldermen Rule, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman
Marshall, absent.
Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 94-68 on its
second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was
Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Rule, aye;
Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Marshall, absent. Upon the
Bill having been made for public inspection prior to
consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-68 was
passed.
Alderman Rule moved to recommend to nominate Norma
Herzog, Ed Young and Marvin Grace to the Platte county
Economic Development luncheon, seconded by Alderman Wedua,
the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Aust, Rule and Owen,
yes; Alderman Marshall, absent.
A letter from American Cebleviaion dated October 25,
1994, waa reed this set out that there would be a x.03
increase.
There being no further businesses to come before the
Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting
adjourned at 12:10 s.m. November 2, 1994.
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We the people who live on Merrimac St. in the City of Riverside, MO. since the
week of August 20, 1994 feel that the children, the trees, the elderly, the handicapped,
the ill and all other property owners on the above mentioned street have been harrassed
or had undue stressful situations above normal construction problems.
The children have not had any bus transportation on their street since the beginning
of this school year - which began the latter part of August. The school children
have incurred muddy streets to walk on to their "temporary" bus stops - resulting
in muddy clothing and shoes to begin their day at school. At the bus stops there
was no adult responsible for them at their "temporary" location if the parents worked.
The ditches/excavated areas were left with no barricades around them where children
live, dangerous, rusty culverts were left in yards where children live and children
were threatened by a construction worker.
The trees that were to be left in place if requested by the owner - per Michael
Bentley, Vision Construction - were removed and several trees removed past the easements
on the Richard Ulrich property on the west side of Merrimac. These trees were planted
by God and man and should be respected and taken care of. We realize that some trees
had to be removed but think more was removed than really needed to be.
Several people because of age, illness or disability were unable to get their
mail at the Airport annex because the construction company did not replace the boxes
within 24 hours as they had previously stated in the first meeting held at city hall.
Residents of Merrimac - not the construction company - called congress representatives
requesting temporary mailboxes be placed for the them during construction.
Residents have been blocked out of the driveway numerous times due to large
piles of dirt, chunks of concrete and/or asphalt, and mud or no gravel. Per Mr.
Bentley at the first meeting with the residents only one side of the asphalt on the
street would be removed at one time permitting the residents access in and out of
the street. However, all of the asphalt was removed allowing horrible conditions
in and out of the street. The elderly, ill and disabled have had quite walk to get
to their cars often in muddy road conditions and been restricted because of this.
The handicapped were never informed by an ADA representative from the city of
the problems they could incur as a result of the construction. They were blocked
in or out of their driveway which is in violation of Title 2 of the Federal ADA law.
They had to "threaten" the construction company in order to have access to their
driveway.
No consideration was given to the residents who were ill when it rained.
Because of debris left in the road by the construction company, both sides of
the asphalt being removed at the same time causing residents to get stuck in the
mud, and high and low spots of dirt piles during dry times-many residents have
incurred damage to their vehicles.
After the contractor disturbed and disconnected utilities at 5004 Merrimac,
it is inconceivable that the contractor "attempted" to repair these utilities without
authorization from the owner or from the operators of the utility companies. Weren't
the utilities locations marked before excavation began? This endangered the lives
of many, if not all, of the residents on the street and feel that it was totally
irresponsible of the contractor to do this. In doing this the construction company
broke the law:
Mo. Statue 1994
Chapter 319
Section 319.045
In turn for all of the "inconveniences" the residents of Merrimac has been subjected
to we feel the City of Riverside should talk with the property oweners about any
damages that have been incurred to them before a final check is paid to the construction
company. We also feel an offer, if requested by the residents, to have car carpeting
and home carpeting cleaned, vehicles checked to see if it requires front end alignment
and wheels balanced for residents. vehicle problems have occurred due to dodging
debris, dirt piles, mud holes, piles of gravel, etc. Much of this could have been
prevented if the asphalt had remained in tact on only one side of the street.
We ask that this document be included in the minutes of the city's meeting this
evening, November 1, 1994.
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,~ City of Riverside November 1, 1994
Mayor and Board of Alderman
Riverside, Missouri
Re: Road Condition
Van de Populaire
Dear Mayor and Alderman;
Coleman Industrial Construction purchased and rehabilitated a property
at 4030 Van de Populaire in 1986. We were required as a condition of our permit
to construct an asphalt drive and parking area at a cost of appro~dmately
$9000.00. When we complained to the Zoning Board that paving the parking lot
didn't make sense when Van de Populaire wasn't paved, we were told that was
the requirement of the zoning ordinance and that Van de Populaire would
probably be paved soon anyway.
Diane and 1 served on a City advisory committee for overall planing for
the Quindaro Bend area in 1990-91. There was much discussion at that time
about improving Van de Populaire as the key to development in the area. We
also attended a meeting in late1992 to review plans for a full spec railroad
crossing of the Burlington tracks. We were informed at that time that Van de
Populaire would be paved. Neither project came to pass in 1993.
The Flood of 1993 did come to pass and left Van de Populaire a sea of
mud. The mud has penetrated what little road base that e~dsted. The road is
simply no longer serviceable in its present condition. It should be rebuilt using 6"
of base rock spread and compacted 16' wide and then a "Chip and seal"
wearing surface applied. This is the bare minimum that should be done to create
a serviceable temporary road. This treatment should be done from the south
edge of the Mo -Kan driveway to the south edge of the Longball Driving Range
parking lot.
The Burlington Northern tracks cross Van de Populaire at about a
20 degree angle which makes one side of the tracks blind from a truck cab. In
order to view the tracks, a truck driver needs to approach the tracks, turn his
truck 20 degrees to the road so that he is perpendicular to the tracks,
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look both ways and then straighten his truck and proceed across the track. This
maneuver is performed on a road that is about 16' wide with steep slopes to
either side down into ditches full of water. The crossing itself is so narrow that
only one vehicle can cross at a time.
The Burlington track crossing has been delayed from 1993 to 1994 and
even though a contract has been let for its construction, there appears to be an
easement problem which will further delay the project until 1995 or later. This
crossing has been the scene of two serious train /truck accidents in the last
several years. Although the truck drivers sustained very serious injuries, it is just
pure luck that neither trainmen nor truck drivers have been killed at this
dangerous, angular crossing. The city needs to find a way to break the
easement log jam or to move the crossing enough or design a retaining wall so
that an easement isn't necessary. The loss of a single life due to delay of this
project would be unacceptable.
We are aware of the Trillium Corp. plans for this area but we are also
aware of the length of time required for plans of this magnitude to become
reality. Two to three years could easily pass before any work could possibly be
started which would alleviate the above problems. The rate of deterioration of
the road and the steady increase in traffic and decrease in public safety simply
wont allow the city to "Wait it out" for Trillium to do the work.
We ask that the city act promptly to bring Van de Populaire up to the
minimum standards of a simple country road in what still remains of this
construction season.
Respectfuly,
Diane J. Coleman
Donald P. Coleman
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