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Home My WebLink About1990-12-04 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 4, 1990 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 4, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Teters, Karr, Richardson and Rule; Marshall and Shepard were absent and Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. The minutes of November 20, 1990 were read and approved as corrected. Ted Lowery of Quick Trip, Vivion and NW Gateway presented an application for a temporary sign to be placed above the gas pumps. This would be approximately 15 to 18 feet long and would for the sale of Bush and Pepsi. He would want it for about 30 days. Mayor Burch explained to Mr. Lowery that the City is in the process of amending this part of the sign ordinance where temporary signs will be permitted with certain requirements. Karr moved that Mr. Lowery have approval for a temporary sign for 30 days at the Quick Trip at Vivion and NW Gateway, seconded by Teters, the vote was Karr, Teters, Richardson and Rule yes; Marshall and Shepard absent. Mayor Burch said that Fred Wilkin and helper put up the dusk to dawn sensor boxes and KCP&L will do the hook up on the Christmas Tree Ornaments. It is our understanding KCP&L will not charge for this service. Dick Grogan spoke to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen concerning his placing certain filters in the water system which enters his house and told about what happened when the first filter was placed and also brought the filters showing the accumulation of foreign substances in the water. Mayor Burch said that since Missouri Cities Water Company has asked for an increase in water rates from the Missouri Public Service Commission that we should use this material at the hearing. Mayor Burch said that Louann and Marvin Layton had to move the large spruce tree in their yard, they asked the City if they wanted it and the Mayor thought this was a good idea. She said it cost $80 to move the tree and that is the one used as the Christmas Tree in the front of the City Hall. Everyone agreed that this was a good idea. The estimated value of the tree by the person who moved it was $895.00. Mayor Burch said she met with Millie and Charlie Stewart, concerning the house and greenhous They have returned all ~32d ~~~~ ~~ U ~~ r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, Dec. 4, 1990 the material they had at the location which was to remodel the house. They said they wanted the $35,000 and would not take anything less. Rule said several of the members of the Chamber of Commerce formed a committee and looked over the buildings. They seemed to think that the greenhouse was the best place to remodel and the little house probably should be torn down, or perhaps kept for storage. It appeared the footing on the green house was in good condition. Burch said she has asked an architect to look over the two buildings and wanted him to come up with an idea for the two buildings. Teters said that the Used Car Lot "Tom Black" received permission to have six vehicles for sale on his lot and it appeared there were 7 or 8 vehicles at the location. Karr said that the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the City Hall was the best ever and everyone seemed to have a good time. Richardson said that one day last week, his wife heard a loud and heavy blast between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. Mayor Burch announced that the City Christmas party will start at 5:30 p.m. and eating will start at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Burch said that there was one item which they are waiting on the investigation of the new Chief of Public Safety. Mayor Burch said that she looked over the easements for the people to sign regarding the construction of the sewers and that she did not like the wording and they will be done over. It is planned to have another meeting for the signing of the easements around the first part of January. Mayor Burch requested permission to present her bills for the Christmas Tree Lighting and everyone was in agreement to place the expense on the next disbursement ordinance. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. r ., PHASE 1 1) CLEAN AND DISPOSE OF TRASH AND DEPREE ON PROPERTY SITE. 2) PAINT HOUSE AND GREEN HOUSE EXTERIOR. 3) REPLACE DOORS AND WINDOWS IN HOUSE. 4) REPAIR BROKEN GLASS AND ROOF OF GREEN HOUSE. 5) REPAIR DOORS AND FURNACE IN GREEN HOUSE. 6) REWIRE GREEN HOUSE. ~/~„~OC,~ ~ TO DRIVE WAY AND PARKING LOT. ~~" 8) GET GREEN HOUSE OPEN FOR RETAIL SALE. PHASE 2 1) LANDSCAPE GROUNDS AROUND HOUSSE AND GREEN HOUSE. 2) PLANT SHRUBS ON PROPERTY. PHASE 3 1) INSTALL NEW ROOF ON HOUSE. 2) COMPLETELY REDO INTERIOR OF HOUSE. A. INSULATE AND DRYWALL INTERIOR B. REWIRE HOUSE C. INSTALL NEW PLUMBING D. REPAIR FLOORING AND INSTALL NEW SUB FLOORING 3) OPEN RETAIL OUTLET WITH PLANT SUPPLIES, GIFT BASKETS AND SILK FLOWERS. GARDEN SHOP AND FLOWER COMBINED PHASE 4 1) INSTALL NEW SIDING ON HOUSE. 2) INSTALL NEW ROOF ON GREEN HOUSE. r PHASE 1 JANUARY - MARCH WOULD START WITHIN THE NEXT 7 DAYS AND BECAUSE OF UNPREDICTING WEATHER CONDITIONS WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS TO COMPLETE WITH FIRST CLEANING GROUND AND PAINTING AND INSTALL WINDOWS IN HOUSE. PHASE 2 APRIL - MAY WOULD BE FINISHED HOPEFULLY WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER START OF PHASE 1. PHASE 3 JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST WOULD START AFTER PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 WERE FINISHED. LOOKING FOR SEPTEMBER 1 TO OPEN RETAIL OUTLET. 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