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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-06~ ~. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 6, 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 December 6, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Teters, Aust, Marshall and Owen; Aldermen Wedua and Rule absent. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of November 15, 1994, for the present time. Richard Canning, 8407 East Highway, Smithville, MO, representing for Dry Basement, 3303 NW Platte Road, presented application for Change of Use, and Grading permit. Alderman Teters moved to approve the Change of Use permit, seconded by Alderman Auat, the vote was Aldermen Teters, Aust, Marshall and Owen, yes; Aldermen Wedua and Rule, absent. With regard to the grading permit, he planned to grad the parking lot and it will be asphalted. Alderman Marshall moved to approve the grading permit for Dry Basement, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Aldermen Teters, Aust, Marshall and Owen, yes; Aldermen Wedua and Rule absent. It wsa decided that Mr. Canning needed a Special Use Permit because of the location being in the flood hazard area and he is to go before the Planning Commission for approval and then back to the Board of Aldermen. Gary McMichael, 4201 NW 52nd Street, wanted to know when his driveway on Merrimac was going to be repaired. He said he would pay for the driveway being extended and it was not asphalted at first. The construction people wanted to put gravel on the driveway, however, Mr. McMichael wants it asphalted. Mayor Burch said she would meet with the City Engineer and Mr. McMichael and they will work out the problem. She said Seal-O-Matic recommends that no asphalt be laid unless the temperature is 50 to 55 degrees and stays that warm for a while. Dan Peak, 7106 Gountry Woodlane, 45 and I-435, presented application for remodeling the building at 901 Platte Valley Drive, they are building a second story on the building, which will be used as offices. This wsa approved subject to the payment of the fee. I P. 2, Min. of reg. Min., 12-6-94 Steve Walcott, 2 South Main Street, Liberty, MO, Steve Dykman, 5008 Prospect, and Ron Jones, representing Argosy were present to renew the Special Use Permit and also applied for a grading permit. Mayor Burch said that pursuant to the request of FEMA that the Argosy's Buildings be moved, which they were and very satisfactorily. This process has to be done every 180 days and the Special Use Permit renewed accordingly. Alderman Marshall moved that Argosy'a Special Uae Permit be renewed for another 180 days, seconded by Alderman Owen, the vote was Aldermen Tetera, Owen, Auat, and Marshall, yes; Aldermen Rule and Wedua, absent. Argosy's grading permit is for their permanent site, they would like to fill approximately 18 acres to the 100 year flood level. Part of this would involve the City Park and the Mayor inquired whether or not the Park Board had been notified of this end they had not. Ron Jones said they would make the entrance to the Park, wherever the City wanted it. They will check with the Park Board. Alderman Marshall moved that the grading plan on the East will be temporarily put on hold until after the Park Board meeting on January 5, 1995; that the grade plan for the center and Weat be approved, seconded by Tetera; a discussion was had. Don Coleman, 4030 VanDePopulier Street, wanted to know if M1ke Purcell has a Land Disturbance Permit to haul the fill. Mr. Coleman said that as a result of the previous hauling of dirt by Mr. Purcell, it caused quite a bit of silt to fill up the drainnge ditches in the bottom land. He brought a sample of the silt and water. He said it coat the levee Board 514,000 to clean out the ditches as result of this. It wea brought out that the area where Mike Purcell is getting the dirt for the fill in not in the City of Riverside and the proper procedure permit would have to be obtained by Mr. Purcell through Platte County. A representative of Argosy tRandee Back> said that since it is in Argosy'a beat interest, they would guarantee that the proper provision of the erosion control would be secured. A 525,000 bond has been posted, as recommended by the City Engineer. The Special use Permit has been approved end a letter attached wherein that there will be adverse effect or negligence on the part of the City. (Alderman Wedua is present at this time - 8:30 p.m.). A vote on the above motion was Aldermen Owen, Marshall, Auat, Tetera and Wedua, yes; Rule absent. Messrs. Dan Peak and Dick Taft of Riverside Park Realty were present and advised the Mayor and Board that they have Boomtown as their tenant to do the gaming facilities and he R P. 3, Min. of Reg. Meet., 12-6-94 said they need a resolution from the City to allow them to enter into negotiations with the City and they have a check made payable to the City for legal fees in the sum of 53500. He introduced Senior Vice President of Boomtown Bob List, former Attorney General and Former Governor of the State of Nevada. Mr. List spoke to the Mayor and Board and showed a video of the areas where the Boomtowns are located. Before showing the video, he said they were going to locate their place at I-435, however, in the meantime they have been talking to Trillium and he thinks this location in Riverside is much better end if Riverside would approve their request they would apply for the gambling permit for the Riverside area. Mayor Burch announced that they would have to have a closed meeting and would continue with Mr. List presentation after the closed meeting. She apologized for this interruption. Alderman Marshall moved that the meeting go into closed meeting under Missouri Statute 610.021 (3> Legal Actions and Litigations and Privileged Attorney/Client Communications in Chief Bayless' office, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Aust, Marshall and Owen, yes; Alderman Rule absent. Alderman Marshall moved that the meeting go into regular session, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Auat, Marshall and Owen, yea; Alderman Rule absent. Mr. List said that Boomtown had entered into a referendum with Platte City and there was an election regarding a permit for Boomtown to build their project at I- 435. He said that they had promised that the money from the gambling would go to the Cities in Platte County which has voted in gambling and Riverside would not receive any revenue from the gambling. They (Boomtown) plan to put in a seven million dollar levee and will work with the Federal Government to complete the levee. Mr. List felt that they would have more of a chance to receive a gambling permit if the money did go to other areas than Riverside. Mr. List said that if Riverside did not approve this, than they would return to their original area at I-435. Mayor Burch thanked Mr. List for the presentation and said that the Board of Aldermen did not know about this presentation since she only knew about it shortly before the meeting. Mayor Burch said that City Attorney Don Witt has asked to be removed from representing the City, because of his conflict of interest in representing the property owners where Boomtown proposed to build near I-435. e p. 4, Min. of Reg. Meet., 12-6-94 Thies matter was discussed further. Alderman Marshall was interested in getting a levee in the City. Mr. List said they would be willing to pay Riverside for whatever it would cost for providing its services. Mayor Burch asked the Board if the City wanted a 100 year levee or 500 year levee. This would have to be discussed further. The Board said they would have to respect Argosy. Mayor Burch said that this is a monumental decision to make and would have to be researched further. Mr. List said this would be a seventy million dollar project. The City wanted to know what type of performance bond it would receive to have assurance that this project would be built. Mr. List said the levee would not have to be built first, they would hope that the project would be completed before the levee is built. Bill Bright spoke to the Mayor and Board regarding Boomtown. He said he worked hard in getting gambling in Riverside and he never thought that there would be the possibility of two gambling boats being in Riverside. He thought it would be unfair to the citizens of Riverside if the money from the gambling boat would go to other cities. City Attorney Don Witt suggested that in order to answer some of these questions, the first thing the City would have to do is employ an Attorney and should authorize the Mayor to retain counsel. He also said if the City wants to they can listen to what Argosy has to say about this. They have a right to appeal and be heard on this issue. Mr. List said he agreed with Mr. Witt and with some of the comments Bill Bright said. Mr. List said that he would take it as a signal that the City is willing to, if the terms are right, to negotiate. Phil Snowden spoke to the Mayor and Board stating that this would be good for the City. Alderman Marshall said that this matter hsa to be e P. 5, Min. of Reg. Meet., 12-6-94 analyzed. Alderman Teters moved that Mayor Burch employ an attorney, seconded by Alderman Auat, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Owen, Teters, Marshall and Aust, yes; Rule absent. Alderman Marshall moved that the Public Safety Department's Overtime for the month of November, 1994, as presented by Chief Bayless, be approved, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Wedue, Teters, Auat, Marshall and Owen, yea; Rule absent. Chief Bayless said they have been interviewing for a dispatcher and recommends the employment of Robin Benitz as full time and Debra Wittmeyer as part time dispatcher. Alderman Auat moved to place Bill No. 94-73 on its first reading said Bill provides for the City to employ Robin Benitz as a dispatcher for the sum of 51465.08 per month, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; and Alderman Rule absent. Alderman Auat moved to place Bill 94-73 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; and Alderman Rule, absent. Upon the Bill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-73 was passed. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 94-74 on its first reading, this Bill provides for the employment of Debra Wittmeyer as part time dispatcher for the sum of 56.00 per hour, seconded by Alderman Wedue, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Aldermen Marshall, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; and Alderman Rule, absent. Alderman Wedua moved to place Bill No. 94-74 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Rlderman Teters, eye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Wedue, aye; and Alderman Rule, ebsent. Upon the Bill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-74 was passed. The minutes of November 15, 1994 were read and approved as corrected. A letter from John Hagerty, of the firm Lathrop and Norquiat wes read. Thies pertained to Kansas City, Misaouri- t I i P. 6, Min, of Reg. Meet., 12-6-94 Riverside reciprocal agreement. A letter from the Civil Air Patrol was received wherein they thanked the City for the use of the City Hall for their meeting. Alderman Owen inquired whether or not the City's truck was in condition to spread sand and salt, should the occasion arise. The following bide were received on six million dollars: UMB - Agency Note on 51,989,678.75, maturing 5-23-95 - 6.15x Commerce Bank - Agency Note on 52,001,494.28, maturing 5-17- 95, 6.167% Boatmen's Bank, Agency Note on 52,004.289.00, maturing 5-23- 95, 6.141% Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 94-75 on its first reading, this bill authorizes the ratification of the acceptance of bide on 55,995,462.03 as follows: United Missouri Bank on 51,989,678.75 in an Agency Note, maturing May 23, 1995, with yield of 6.15x; Commerce Bank on 52,001,494.28 in an Agency Note, maturing May 17, 1995 with a yield of 56.167%; and Boatmen's Bank on 52,004.289.00 in an Agency Note, maturing on May 23, 1995 with a yield of 6.141%, seconded by Alderman Rust, the vote wns Alderman Aust, eye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; and Alderman Rule, absent. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 74-75 on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Auat, the vote was Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; and Alderman Rule absent. Upon the Bill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 94-75 was passed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. p i