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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-09 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AUGUST 9, 1988 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen Kuhlman, Karr, Shepard and Eckard were present, Burch and Wedua absent. The minutes of July 19, 1988, were read and approved as corrected. The minutes of August 2, 1988, were read and approved. Thomas R. Bathe, 511 N.E. 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64118, presented an application for Special Use, a Business License Application and Application for a sign for D & J Enterprises at 2701 N.W. Vivion Road. This is for the selling of used vehicles. A plot plan was also provided, which showed that there would be 7 spaces for vehicles to be sold and two places for customers to park. Karr moved that we approve the Special Use permit for D & J Enterprises, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and Kuhlman, Karr, Shepard and Eckard voted aye, Burch and Wedua absent. Kevin Shoemaker, 3538 N.E. Parvin Road, Kansas City, Missouri, inquired about the property at 3020 N.W. Platte Road (Hornbeck property). He wanted ~~ to know what he could do with the property, what improvements could be made, L- what businesses were allowed. He said he wanted to use it as a automotive repair business, he builds race cars. The Mayor and Board explained that no buildings could be constructed on the area because it is in the flood way. That when this changes owners, the trailer where Mr. Hornbeck lived will have to go. Mr. Shoemaker said that if the trailer has to go, he is not interested in the property. Fred Wilkins, inquired regarding the City purchasing a pick up truck. This matter was discussed and he is to get bids on a truck and also inquire with the Missouri Highway Department to see what price we could purchase a truck for. The bids are to be opened Tuesday, September 20, 1988. Wilkins also explained that the Public Safety Department took the radio out of the Animal Control Van and one is needed in the van. He also said that one radio will be needed in the new truck and one is needed in the road maintenance truck. He said he has priced the radios and for a two channel, 2-way radio the cost is $336.60 each. Karr moved that we purchase the two channel, two-way radios, as needed, for a total of three, as requested by Fred Wilkins at the price of $336.60 each, seconded by Eckard, the roll was called and Kuhlman, Karr, Shepard, Eckard voted aye; Burch and Wedua absent. Wedua present this portion of meeting (8:00 p.m.) Don Witt is present at this time. L ~ Min. of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 8-9-88 Karr moved that we secure bids for a pick up truck, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Eckard voted aye; Burch absent. Kuhlman reported that she received the price for the lamps to the entry way to Indian Hills on N.W. Platte and Valley Lane which is $278.00 for the total lights. A price was received from an electric company and its price exceeded the cost of the installation of the gas lights. Karr moved that we purchase the gas lights for Valley and N.W. Platte for a total sum of $278.00, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard, and Eckard voted aye; Burch absent. Mayor Burch announced that the city has two copying machines, a brush hog and a mower cycle bar which were not being used and inquired if these should be sold. The Board agreed that they should be advertised and sold. Mayor Burch said that she would like to purchase a message board to replace the one we have, the cost would be $203.00. Wedua moved that a message board be purchased for the sum of $203.00, ~• seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Kuhlman, ~~ Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; Burch absent. Leanne Zimmerman, on behalf of the Park Board inquired if the City would enter into an agreement with a consultant engineering firm to prepare a park plan for the Renner Park. They would prepare two preliminary plans and a final plan for the sum not to exceed $2500. She said she felt that a plan should be made, rather than trying to build a park without a plan. A discussion was had concerning the plan and Leanne Zimmerman is to secure bids from several other engineers, and one perhaps from the City's Engineers and then report back to the Board. Leanne Zimmerman also said that the park on Homestead was damaged by people using fireworks and would like to have it repaired. The Mayor and Board said they would have same repaired. Leanne Zimmerman also inquired with regard to cleaning up the Robo Car Wash. She was advised that this is in the process and will be cleaned up very shortly. Steve Warger, on behalf of MoKan Container Company presented a plot plan of what is planned for the Container Company dust south of the Railroad Tracks and VanDePopulier Road. He said he had sent plans of the drainage to the City Engineers and did get a reply by phone today. The City had not heard from the Engineer. Mr. Warger said that the Engineer said the plans t Min. of Reg. Meeting ~ Page 3, 8-9-88 for the drainage were in order. It was again brought up that the building they planned to construct would be open on the opposite ends with 14' doors. The containers would not have wheels when they were stacked. The wheels would be stored on hard surface. They would like to store the containers three high. They planned to gravel the area where the containers are and would have at least 12" of gravel in the storage area. City Attorney Don Witt said that this is zoned for this type of business (Industrial use) and would have to meet the flood requirements and there would be a question whether the containers would impede the flow of water in case of a flood. Mr. Witt also inquired whether or not the City would want to require the containers to be stored on dust free hard surface and also brought up the question of whether or not the City wanted this type of business at this location. Mr. Warger said that at the present time they do not intend to use the full 10 acres for storage. They would start with five to seven acres and then later, possibly enlarge the area for storage. Mayor Burch asked the Board took a pole of the Board to see if they would favor approving this business: Burch, absent; Kuhlman abstained; Karr, No; Wedua, Yes; Shepard, No; Eckard, Yes. This matter was further discussed and Warger and Mr. Syler said that making the storage area dust free could be worked out and also the stacking ~ of the containers two high, with the possibility of working out later the stacking of three high. Mayor Burch said that she did not want to vote at this time because she felt that all Board members should be present and would appreciate it if Messrs. Warger and Syler would return next week for a definite answer and in the meantime they could present plans to the Planning Commission. Concerning the request of Rodney Ulmer for a second place to have Bingo, City Attorney Don Witt is to check concerning violations, if any the present Bingo people have had if there are any how they plan to correct same. Mayor Burch said that the sewer feasibility study is being completed and that the city will try to obtain some grants. She also said that the City should be looking for ways to increase its earnings. This matter was discussed and City Attorney Don Witt is to search the possibility of increasing the utility tax. It was thought this would be too late to put on the November ballot since this information would be required by September 13, 1988 to be put on the November ballot. i r Min of Reg. Meeting ~ Page 4, 8-9-88 A report was made on the Committee planning the revision of the zoning ordinances and a study of the land use. Mayor Burch said they have sent out request for bids for land use to five different parties. They have been meeting on Monday evenings and felt they are almost 3/4 through with the Zoning order. The Committee is to receive the Bids by Monday and open them and award the work to the lowest and best bid. City Clerk Grace Kemerling said that the Municipal League were having several meetings for Clerks, Aldermen, etc. to attend and it was decided that several people should attend. Mayor Burch reported that the new street lights will be installed, there will be 30 new ones and since they are being changed from the Mercury Vapor to High Pressure Sodium these will not cost the City more money. Wedua said that he was wondering whether they could get more gravel on VanDePopulier road. Mayor Burch said that Kathy Rule wanted to know if they got a Kiddy Carnival for $2000.00 at the Fall Festival, whether the City would be willing to pay $1,000 if she could get the businesses to contribute $1,000.00. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Board that the City could not spend the $1,000 for this. `-- An application was presented for Winston Peeler, 4600 Pawnee Drive for a sign at the SE corner of I635 and N0. 9 Highway saying "Fill wanted - 741- 1111 and 741 3979 - No Wood, Trash or Brush". Peeler's application was approved subject to the payment of the fee. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ~ ~,-~`' r