CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
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 July 12, 2010 with Mayor Greg Canuteson presiding. Mayor Canuteson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Jeff Watt, who then led the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Harold Phillips, Ward I; Greg Duncan and Jeff Moore, Ward II; Lyndell Brenton and Jeff Watt, 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; Steve Anderson, Planning and Development Director; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Karan Johnson, Economic and Business Development Manager; Anna Slocum, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director; Brian Hess, Assistant Public Works Director; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 20 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES
V. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Rick Godfrey, 2121 Liberty Landing Road, stated that he had trouble with water coming from a cul-de-sac across the street from his house. He spoke with staff at the Conservation Dept. who provided him with advice on how to deal with the water. He followed the suggestions, including building a stone wall and incorporating native plants to control the flow of water. He noted that native plants take in a substantial amount of water compared to turf grass. He encourages City staff and residents to incorporate similar strategies to deal with water runoff.
Fay Bedinger, 232 W. Franklin, stated she is opposed to the City taking over responsibility for Lightburne Street, spending money on the repairs that are necessary, and diverting truck traffic. If trucks need to go through Liberty on Lightburne then they should be allowed to do so.
Mayor Canuteson recognized Boy Scouts with Troop 388, Northstar District, who were in attendance.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM JUNE 18, 2010 THROUGH JULY 2, 2010 - ORDINANCE
Document No. 7182 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments. Council Member Phillips seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: Council Member Phillips - yes; Council Member Moore - yes; Council Member Brenton - yes; Council Member Foster - yes; Council Member Duncan - yes; Council Member Watt - yes; Council Member King - yes. The motion carried unanimously; it was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9600.
B. ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR BOWEN ASPHALT COMPANY LLC FOR THE 2010 STREET RESTORATION - POTHOLE REPAIR, OVERLAY AND PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $577,978.66 (Second Reading)
Council Member Watt 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. 9601.
C. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A CONTRACT WITH AGC ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2010 HEARTLAND MEADOWS SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,800.00 (Second Reading)
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9602.
D. FOUNTAIN BLUFF SPORTS COMPLEX
Although not a public hearing, Mayor Canuteson allowed for public comment.
Bill Niffen, Park Board President, stated that similar to restaurants, alcohol sales at Fountain Bluff would be handled in a controlled environment. He noted that the Park Board would work with staff to closely monitor sales, and should concerns arise, the Board would request that Council repeal the ordinance.
Fay Bedinger, 232 W. Franklin, stated she is opposed to offering the sale of alcohol at Fountain Bluff and noted the age to play softball in an adult league is 18 and over; however, the legal drinking age is 21.
Margaret James, 1706 Magnolia, stated that the Fountain Bluff Sports Complex was supposed to be for youth, and selling alcohol gets us farther away from that. She noted that there currently are signs posted in the parks stating that alcohol is prohibited, however, beer cans can be found throughout the parks. She questioned if the City doesn't enforce the rules now what will happen when alcohol sales are allowed.
Council discussed the matter, including Fountain Bluff's unique operation, projected revenue, enforcement of drinking laws and required insurance coverage.
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22A, "PARKS", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI (Second Reading)
Council Member Watt moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried 6-1-0. Council Member King voted in opposition. It was not approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9603.
2. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FOUNTAIN BLUFF SPORTS COMPLEX ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POLICY FOR THE CITY OF LIBERTY, MISSOURI
Council Member Watt moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried 6-1-0 and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2466. Council Member King voted in opposition.
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED REGIONAL MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ORDER TO ACCEPT CURRENT AND FUTURE UPDATES PERTAINING TO THE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND TO CONTINUE WORK TOWARDS BECOMING A SAFER COMMUNITY
Council Member King moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2467.
F. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR BOWLES ADDITION SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
In response to Council's questions, staff stated that the ten properties in question are currently served by a sanitary treatment system that is permitted separately by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as it does not currently connect to the City's gravity sanitary sewer system. The property owners would not be charged a sewer connection hook-up fee as a result of this project, which will extend the public sanitary sewer to the area and collect the discharge.
Document No. 7183 was read. The ordinance will be on second reading at the July 26, 2010 Council meeting.
G. ORDINANCE APPROVING A THREE-PARTY CONTRACT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BURNS AND MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. FOR A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORT
Document No. 7184 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9604.
H. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES POLICY SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Document No. 7185 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Watt moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9605.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
XII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk