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Home My WebLink About2010-03-16MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, March 16, 2010 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 City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Ron Super, Aaron Thatcher, Bernie Bruns, Mike Fuller, David Hurt, and Brad Cope. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, Director of Public Works Tom Wooddell, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Deputy City Clerk Sarah Wagner, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Director of Communications Meredith Hauck, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover and Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rose introduced Attorney Nancy Thompson as Riverside's new city attorney. She started work on Monday, March 15, 2010. PUBLIC COMMENT None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read a proclamation declaring the month of April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and presented it to Kristin Trowbridge, representative for MOCSA. MINUTES OF 03-02-2010 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of March 2, 2010, seconded by Alderman Fuller. Yes: Thatcher, Fuller, Cope, Super, Bruns, and Hurt. Motion Carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Rose opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. for the Special Use Permit Special Use Permit for the Magellan Pipeline Company. Community Development Director Mike Magellan Pipeline Co. Duffy gave an overview of the Planning Commission meeting for the Magellan application including the vote being 9-1 in favor of the Special Use Permit including 21 conditions the applicant agreed upon. Mayor Rose asked for comments from the public, hearing none she asked the Board if they had any questions. Discussion was held among the Board and Staff concerning the fire safety, fire training, number of fire hydrants, and fuel storage. Deana Winter- 321 NW Woodland -verified Magellan would be liable for any spills in the river or damages . Attorney Thompson responded that the City would not be responsible for occurances on private property. Mayor Rose closed the Pulbic Hearing at 7:19 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATOR Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the February 2010 Court Report, February Court Report seconded by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Thatcher, Bruns, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Cope. Motion Carried 6-0, City Administrator Blackburn shared report about the City trash contracted service and options the staff will be considering to save on that expense. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Considering previous discussion and the Public Hearing, Alderman Special Use Permit -Magellan Thatcher moved to approve the Special Use Permit -Magellan Pipeline Company, seconded by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Super, Cope, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. Census Update Community Development Director Duffy stated that census forms have been mailed and he introduced a voluntary pro~ect to help gather Riverside residents data on Saturday, April 10 . Purchase of Property Duffy explained the process staff followed to acquire the property that will come before the Board as an ordinance later in the meeting and the purpose and use of this property following Board action. Randy Jones - 3203 NW Cerrito Lane -asked the Board of concerns related to this project. ENGINEERING City Engineer Hoover gave update on the Vivion Road Project, explaining that following the termination approved at the last meeting, all work, contracts and funding is in line for completion at original anticipated cost. Hoover introduced Tony Stanton with Olsson and Associates to present design concepts for the Homestead Road Relocation project. Discussion followed by the Board, staff and Mr. Stanton. FINANCE City Administrator Blackburn handed the Mayor and Board an outline requesting a Community Relations Intern for the summer to help in Meredith's office. Following review of the outline and brief discussion the Board agreed to honor stated request. PUBLIC SAFETY Mayor Rose commended the Chief and the Metro Squad for a fabulous job solving the crime and thank you for the diligent work. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Wooddell and Duffy presented and explained the three proposals regarding the ordinance to be voted on for Embassy Landscaping continuation contract. PARKS & RECREATION No Report. 2 LEVEE BOARD REPORT Alderman Hurt encouraged everyone concerned about the flood stage level of the Missouri River to check on a website for accurate readings and he will be happy to provide the website address. Public Safety Director Mills shared current and projected levels for the next few days and also reassured the Board that highest projections at this point are 2 and % below concern for the park area. Mills also explained that Public Works and Emergency Management has purchased a new sandbagging system. ORDINANCES Bill No. 2010-022 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2010-022 on its first reading, Bitl Pay said bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman Fuller. Yes: Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Thatcher, Bruns and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2010-022 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2010-022, seconded by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Super, Fuller and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. Bill No. 2010-023 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2010-023 on its first reading, said bill authorizing the Mayor to Purchase Real Property located at East of Cerrito Lane to be used for Park Purposes, seconded Authorizing Mayor by Alderman Cope. Purchase Real Property Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2010-023 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2010-023, seconded by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Fuller, Bruns, Thatcher, Cope, Super, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. Bill No. 2010-024 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2010-024 on its first reading, Authorizing the City to said bill authorizing the City to enter into contract with Embassy Embassy Landscaping Landscape Group, Inc. for 2010 Maintenance Program, seconded by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Fuller, Thatcher, Hurt, Cope, Bruns and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2010-024 on its second reading, and upon passage of the same become Ordinance No. 2010-024, seconded by Alderman Cope. Yes: Bruns, Cope, Thatcher, Super, Fuller and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose announced receipt of letter from Commissioners in Platte and Clay Counties inviting the Board to a radio meeting April 15`" in Gladstone, anyone wishing to attend should let her know by April 8`" The Platte Woods Methodist Church is requesting names and addresses of Riverside residents that could use help with outside work, please give names to Mayor Rose for work on May 1S` and 2na This evening at 5:30 p.m. I attended the New Synergy Youth Home on Parvin Road, what a wonderful facility and asset to the Northland. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS Alderman Super commented about the nice gesture that the church is offering to help our residents with outdoor work they cannot manage on their own. Alderman Fuller asked about the installation of the playground equipment at the park and Duffy responded the project should be complete April 23, 2010 weather permitting. Alderman Bruns discussed the possibility of a "walking museum" or "walking history trail" by placing plaques along the trails. He also asked if property owners are notified when trails may be developed adjacent to trails. Duffy explained that property owners are advised. Alderman Thatcher said that the walking trails showed no evidence of geese and thanked workers for clearing the trails. Alderman Cope asked about a water fountain that is not working near a trail. Wooddell responded that it is to be replaced in the next couple weeks. Mayor Rose complimented staff and particularly Meredith Hauck for the work on the City Progress Report and how well it has been received by our residents. Mayor Rose explained that the next meeting is scheduled for election day and would normally be the Monday prior but that will be in conflict with opening day for the Royals. Following discussion of Board and staff, the staff will review agendas and set a regular meeting date. 4 MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m., seconded by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Super, Bruns, Thatcher, Fuller, Cope, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. „ ~ ' Robin Littrell, City Clerk A 5