CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri was held
in the Council Chambers at City Hall on February 9, 2009
with Mayor Robert T. Steinkamp presiding. Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The invocation
was given by John Parry, who then led the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll
call was answered by Paul Jenness and Harold Phillips, Ward I; Greg Duncan and
Anna Marie Martin, Ward II; Lyndell Brenton and John Parry, Ward III; and Fred
Foster and Nick King, Ward IV. Also in attendance were Curt Wenson, City
Administrator; Dan Estes, Assistant City Administrator; Steve Hansen, Public
Works Director; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Linda Tyree, Finance Director; Mike
Snider, Deputy Fire Chief; Steve Anderson, Development Director; Tony Sage,
Information Services Director; Karan Johnson, Planning & Development
Manager; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Dennis
Dovel, Parks & Recreation Director; Anna Slocum, Assistant Parks &
Recreation Director; Donna Kay Taylor, Community Center Manager; Shawnna
Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City
Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 5 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES
B.
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2009
V. CITIZENS’
PARTICIPATION
None.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
Liberty
Parks & Recreation Charitable Fund Advisory Committee
Appoint Clay Lozier to a term to expiring 1-1-2011
Reappoint Bob Burks to a term expiring 1-1-2012
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY (Continued from January 26/09)
In response to Council’s
questions, staff stated that the staff report and previously proposed ordinance
were provided to Council for their reference only. Section 30-97.4 pertaining
to tree replacement and Section 30-27.5 pertaining to renewable energy
facilities were removed from the original proposed ordinance and three separate
ordinances have been prepared for Council’s consideration.
1. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE IV
“APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND PROCEDURES” AND ARTICLE XI “ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES”
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI – ORDINANCE
Council Member Brenton moved to continue the public
hearing for this ordinance to March 23. Council Member Duncan seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
2.
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE
XVI, “SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS”, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI – ORDINANCE
Council Member Brenton moved to continue the public
hearing for this ordinance to March 23. Council Member Martin seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
3. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 “UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY – ORDINANCE
Mayor Steinkamp continued the public hearing and asked
if anyone wished to speak in favor of the application. Mayor Steinkamp asked
if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application. Seeing no one, he
closed the public hearing.
Document No. 6965 was read. Council Member Martin
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance.
Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9416.
IX. ORDINANCES,
CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM JANUARY 16, 2009
THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2009 – ORDINANCE
In response to Council’s
questions, staff stated that the playground repair was a result of a vehicle
hitting the playground equipment at Ruth Moore Park. The payment for breakfast food was for the last
quarterly employee breakfast, which also served as the employee holiday party.
Council Member Brenton asked for check number 111676 to
be removed and voted on separately.
Document No. 6975 was read. Council Member King moved
to approve the vendor payments. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion. Vote
on the motion was as follows: Council Member Phillips – yes; Council Member
Martin – yes; Council Member Brenton – yes; Council Member Foster – yes;
Council Member Jenness – yes; Council Member Duncan – yes; Council Member Parry
– yes; Council Member King – yes. The motion carried unanimously; it was
approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9417.
Council Member Martin moved to approve check number 111676.
Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1 and is inscribed
in Ordinance No. 9417. Council Member Brenton abstained, due to a potential
conflict of interest.
B. RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF
APPLICATIONS TO REZONE PROPERTY TO STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WITHIN
AREAS DESIGNATED ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AS TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL – RESOLUTION
Council Member King moved to approve the resolution.
Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2397.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAINAGE AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE ARTHUR STREET STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ORDINANCE
Document No. 6976 was read. Council Member Brenton
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Martin moved to approve the ordinance.
Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9418.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF A PERMANENT PUBLIC TRAFFIC
SIGNAL EASEMENT FOR CONISTOR STREET AND VICTORY DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6977 was read. Council Member Brenton
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council
Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved
by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9419.
E. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN LOCAL 42 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND THE CITY OF LIBERTY -
ORDINANCE
Document No. 6978 was read. Council Member Parry
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Foster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council
Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9420.
F. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH A.M. PYROTECHNICS,
LLC, FOR THE LIBERTY4THFEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$5,500.- ORDINANCE
Mayor Steinkamp stated that the agreement before
Council was only for the City’s portion of the fireworks contract and that the Liberty Area
Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Liberth4thFest Committee, would be
covering the remaining $4,500.
In response to Council’s questions, staff stated that
fundraising was more of a challenge this year and the committee was holding off
until their next meeting later this month before determining what additional
activities, if any, will be part of this year’s event.
Document No. 6979 was read. Council Member Martin
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council
Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9421.
G. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDINGER
CORPORATION FOR THE REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE NATATORIUM HVAC SYSTEM AT THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $332,977. – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6980 was read. Council Member Phillips
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council
Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved
by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9422.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM
BROCHURE WITH TARGET DIRECT MARKETING IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,165.34 – MOTION
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the purchase.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B.
ADOPTION OF THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM – MOTION
Mayor Steinkamp stated there will be meetings on
February 23 and 24 at Mid-America Regional Council to discuss proposed projects
to be designated as part of the final list submitted as part of the Economic
Recovery package. Council Member Parry stated that though he generally
supported the proposed legislative program, he would be voting against it
because reference to eminent domain is included.
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the program.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried 6-2-0. Council
Members Parry and Foster voted in opposition.
XI.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator
Curt Wenson stated that City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16 in
observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no Council meeting on February
17.
Council Member
Phillips stated he had contacted staff regarding the apartment complex on Gallatin and
appreciates the effort to address the issues and make the neighborhood a better
place.
Council Member
Foster stated that a citizen contacted him regarding the condition of LaFrenz Road.
Staff stated that they do re-grade the road periodically to even out the
surface and are working to address the situation.
Council Member
Duncan and Council Member Parry congratulated the winners of the Cover Art
Contest, sponsored by the Liberty Arts Commission, that were announced earlier
this evening.
Mayor Steinkamp
stated that he recently met with representatives from CBL regarding
the Whitehall Station project. He noted that though there are no guarantees,
the feeling is strong that once the economy improves the project will move
forward.
XII.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:41
p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk