CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 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 September 27, 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 Moore, 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 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 Anderson, Planning and Development Director; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Katherine Sharp, Planner; Mike Snider, Acting Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 9 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT AGENDA)
V. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Mayor Canuteson recognized Boy Scout Ethan Francis, who is currently working on his communications merit badge.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, MISSOURI BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 22 ACRES NORTH OF THE EXISTING LIBERTY HOSPITAL; NORTHWEST OF HALLMARK CARDS; EAST OF I-35; AND SOUTH OF US-69/MO 33 INTERSECTION, IN THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI, FROM R-1A, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO H, HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In response to Council's questions, staff stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application with the following stipulation:
Should the subject property ever be sold or transferred to another entity or individual, the new owner shall be required to submit an application to rezone the property to an appropriate zoning designation.
Staff noted that (H) Hospital District zoning doesn't have any zoning restrictions (ie. setbacks, building height etc.). If, in the future, a portion of the property is sold then the rezoning stipulation would ensure that zoning restrictions applicable to a new business use would be applied. Although this zoning type is more flexible, there would still be building standards as set out in the Unified Development Ordinance that are required to be met.
In response to Council's questions, staff stated the hospital has been in discussions with the Missouri Department of Transportation to determine responsibility for the cemetery that is in the right-of-way of the property.
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in regards to the application.
Jeff Price, J. Price Architecture, who is the architect for the design of the project, stated the regulations for a Hospital District is very nebulous and that's why the hospital has come forward with a campus plan so the public can see the vision for the entire project. The applicant is fine with the stipulation in that if the property is sold it will no longer be under hospital control to ensure a quality development occurs.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Canuteston closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7214 was read. Mayor Canuteson stated the ordinance will be on second reading at the October 25, 2010 Regular Session meeting.
IX. ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 - ORDINANCE
1. EXCLUDING KCP&L PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document No. 7215 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 Jenness - 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. 9632.
2. KCP&L PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document No. 7216 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments. Council Member Watt seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: Council Member Phillips - yes; Council Member Moore - yes; Council Member Brenton - abstain; Council Member Foster - yes; Council Member Jenness - yes; Council Member Duncan - yes; Council Member Watt - yes; Council Member King - yes. The motion carried 7-0-1; with Council Member Brenton abstaining, due to a potential conflict of interest. It was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9632.
B. ORDINANCE APPROVING A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH LIBERTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR USE OF THE LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE LOCATED AT THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER, LIBERTY, MISSOURI
In response to Council's questions, staff stated the Liberty Symphony Orchestra choose this type of profit sharing partnership agreement after discussing various alternatives.
Document No. 7217 was read. Council Member Phillips moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King 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. 9633.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
XII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk