CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular
session of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri was held in the
Council Chambers of City Hall on April 23, 2007 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 Council Member Harold
Phillips 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; Cynthia Boecker, Assistant
City Administrator; Steve Hansen, Public Works Director; Gary Birch, Fire
Chief; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Dave Tedesco, Police Captain; Linda Tyree,
Finance Director; Steve Anderson, Planning & Development Director; Rebecca
Wymore, City Planner; Dan Fernandez, Planner; Chris Deal, Parks &
Recreation Director; Brian Hess, City Engineer; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant
to the City Administrator; Sara Cooke, Public Relations Coordinator; Jane
Sharon, Deputy City Clerk; Jason Noble, The Kansas City Star; Angie Borgedalen,
Liberty Tribune and 30 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE
MINUTES AND SUMMARIES
A. REGULAR SPLIT SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2007
Council Member King moved to approve
the minutes as distributed. Council
Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1. Council Member Brenton abstained due to not
having been installed until the second session.
B. STUDY SESSION MEETING SUMMARY OF APRIL 16, 2007
Council Member King moved to approve the meeting
summary as distributed. Council Member
Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
V. CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
A. POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Steinkamp recognized Alison Lorei, Barbara
Schmitt and Barbara Womack from the Poem in Your Pocket Day Committee and read
and presented a proclamation declaring April 30 as Poem in Your Pocket Day in Liberty. Ms. Lorei is
a student at South Valley Middle
School and
was inspired to request the special day be set aside when she heard Caroline
Kennedy speak at the Truman Museum. She and the
other members of the committee presented Mayor Steinkamp with a copy of Ms.
Kennedy’s book and asked that all present consider putting a poem in their
pockets on Monday, April 30.
Pat Miller, 1955 Kings Highway, stated she appreciated the City Council, both those
serving for a while and those new to the Council. She stated the last election had brought out
the idea of change. She stated she had
visited the new Aldi’s store and was told they had tried to move the store into
Liberty but it didn’t work out. She asked the Council to pay attention to the
numbers.
Barbara Lozier, 438 Moss, stated she is a small
business owner and a long-time participant in various City initiatives. She stated that several claims had been made
in the recent election indicating a dire economic condition of the City and
asked that the Council craft a response pertaining to the sales tax revenues,
overages in project expenditures and economic development incentives. If this information cannot be disseminated
quickly, then Ms. Lozier requested the City work harder in the next election
cycle to educate the citizens.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the
appointments. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. *REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 939 ACRES FROM R-1A, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO TND,
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN –
ORDINANCE [P&Z CASE NO.
06-060R&PDP] (to be continued to June 11, 2007 Regular Session)
Mayor Steinkamp opened the public hearing and stated
it was being continued at the request of the applicant. Council Member Phillips moved to continue the
public hearing and consideration of the application to the June 11, 2007 regular session.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Parry left the meeting at this time.
B. *REZONING
OF APPROXIMATELY 39.91 ACREAS FROM R-1A, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO MU,
MIXED USE DISTRICT, SOUTHEAST OF WITHERS ROAD AND OLD WITHERS ROAD INTERSECTION
– ORDINANCE
Planner Dan Fernandez reviewed the application to
rezone 39.91 acres from R-1A, Suburban Residential District, to MU, Mixed Use
District. He noted that single family
dwellings, multi-family dwellings and business uses are permitted in the Mixed
Use District. The applicant is proposing
three phases for development with the first phase including senior housing, the
second phase including offices and restaurants with a third phase proposed for
future business. Mixed Use developments
promote pedestrian and vehicular connectivity.
Landscaping would be addressed in the final development plans. A pond located at the southeastern portion of
the site would remain for aesthetic and stormwater purposes. Mr. Fernandez stated the application conforms
to the Future Land Use Plan and Unified Development Ordinance, adding that the
Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
rezoning and preliminary development plan.
Council Member King asked how the City could ensure
good connectivity between the proposed first and second phase. Mr. Fernandez stated that would be part of
the review of final development plans for those phases. Council Member Phillips asked if the third
phase could be a one-unit building. Mr.
Fernandez said it could be, but that phase is not described in any detail in
this preliminary development plan.
Council Member King asked how large a building the third phase could
accommodate. Mr. Fernandez stated that
not known at this point.
Council Member Jenness asked if the uses for the third
phase could be restricted. Mr. Fernandez
stated that Mixed Use zoning permits business or residential uses. Council Member Martin asked if it is too
early in the process for a traffic study.
Mr. Fernandez stated that would be part of the final development
phase. Council Member Phillips asked if
the housing in this development would be attached. Mr. Fernandez stated that was correct for the
proposed senior housing.
Council Member Brenton asked why Old Withers Road
would not be used for access to the development. City Engineer Brian Hess stated Old Withers
Road would be required to be connected to Buckingham in the third phase and Old
Withers Road is a temporary connection until that time. Mr. Brenton asked for clarification. Mr. Hess stated that Old Withers Road would
be closed and Withers
Road would
connect to Buckingham to the north. Mr.
Brenton asked about Savannah. Mr. Hess
stated there could be a future connection there but none is planned at this
time.
Council Member Phillips asked about the flood boundary
for the first and second phases. Mr.
Hess stated the development could be built in a flood plain, but would require
special permits and grading work would build up the development out of the
flood plain.
Council Member Duncan asked if the connectivity issue
is unique to senior housing developments.
Mr. Fernandez stated it is the developer’s responsibility but the City
staff works with the developer on options for establishing connectivity.
Council Member Martin asked about the timeline for
phases. Mr. Fernandez stated the
applicant could respond to that question.
Council Member Brenton asked additional questions
about the connections to Buckingham. Mr.
Hess stated there would be a full intersection at the location. Mr. Fernandez noted the street names were not
as shown on the exhibits. Mayor
Steinkamp asked about the date of the aerial in the report. Mr. Hess stated it is very recent and shows
current development.
Mayor Steinkamp asked if the applicant wished to
speak. Darren Sanders, McDonald Warger
Engineering, stated he was available to respond to questions. Council Member Martin asked about the
timeline of the project. Mr. Sanders
stated no timeline had been established, but the applicant wished to move
forward with the first phase quickly.
Mrs. Martin asked about the age range for residents in the senior
housing. Mr. Sanders stated it would
generally be for those 65 and older. The
idea is to move seniors out of their homes to a maintenance-free facility. Their homes would then open up for blue
collar workers. Council Member Duncan
asked what the price range would be. Mr.
Sanders stated it was anticipated to be in the $150,000 to $200,000 range.
Council Member Phillips asked about the pond showing
in the map provided with the staff report. Mr. Sanders stated the smaller pond would be
filled in, but the one-acre pond would be used to address stormwater runoff.
Mayor Steinkamp opened the public hearing and asked if
anyone wished to speak. He asked those
commenting to state their names, addresses, whether they were in favor or in
opposition to the proposed rezoning and to limit their remarks to three minutes
or less.
Dawn McMorrow, 1822 Surrey Street, stated she was concerned about the rezoning on the
east entrance, not with the senior housing.
She stated that area could be developed as a restaurant, bar and
conference center within steps of residences.
She expressed concern about traffic issues on Buckingham as a
result. Ms. McMorrow stated she had
safety concerns with a bar being so close and she also had environmental
concerns about the development.
Jim Butler, 1817 Parkside Drive, stated he was opposed to the development. He stated Future Land Use Plan notes a
survey, the results of which valued a small town atmosphere. He referenced Recommendation #10 in the plan
that is concerned about the quality of life and he considers this his
neighborhood.
Mildred Roberts, 1831 Surrey Street, stated she moved to Withersfield from California for the conservation area and because this was a small
town. She stated she didn’t want traffic
to increase. She stated she is not
opposed to the senior housing project, but requested an emphasis on green space
with lots of trees.
Joyce Chester, 1830 Surrey,
stated she was opposed to the development, though the first phase would be
okay. She stated she is uncertain about
the other two phases and is concerned about housing values, traffic issues, and
the quality of life in this residential small community.
Chris McCann, 1565 Merit Lane, asked why Mixed Use zoning is needed if senior
housing is the intent. He stated he had
questions about the second and third phases.
Mr. McCann asked what Mixed Use meant and why was there a need to rezone
the property for this development.
Mayor Steinkamp asked if anyone else wished to speak
in favor or in opposition to the application.
Seeing none, he closed the public hearing and returned discussion to the
Council.
Document No. 6662 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules
and consider the ordinance on first reading.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which failed to receive a unanimous
vote in favor. Council Member Brenton
voted in opposition. Mayor Steinkamp
noted that an ordinance has to be read twice and, the motion to waive that rule
did not pass, the ordinance would be considered on second reading at the May 14, 2007 regular session.
Council Member Parry returned to the meeting at this
time.
C. *REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 13.85 ACRES FROM R-1A, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-1C,
STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
IN THE DEER VALLEY SUBDIVISION, SOUTH OF WHITE TAIL POND – ORDINANCE
Mr. Fernandez reviewed the application to rezone 13.85
acres from R-1A, Suburban Residential District to R-1C, Standard Single Family
Residential District. He stated there
were adequate public facilities and conservation areas and streets would be
extended. The Future Land Use Plan
designates the subject property as Low Density Residential, which includes
conventional housing and would allow 0-6 units per acre. There would be a total of 18 single-family
lots, giving this development a density of 1.3 units per acre. Standard minimum lot size in R-1C zoning is
8,000 square feet. A conservation
easement would be established in 7.9 acres, which would prohibit development on
that part of the site. The application
conforms to the key recommendations and neighborhood principles in the Future
Land Use Plan and the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended
approval.
Council Member Jenness asked how the lots would be
cleared. Mr. Fernandez stated that
information would be provided in the final platting phase. He added that the City’s standards require
replacement of each 8” or larger caliper with two trees. Mr. Jenness asked what is allowed in a
conservation easement. Mr. Fernandez
stated that no development is permitted, but a nature trail might be allowed.
Council Member Brenton asked if the conservation
easement is to the west and south of the development. Mr. Fernandez said that was correct, on the
area designated as Tract A. Mr. Brenton
asked how the land to the south would be accessed in the future. Planning & Development Director Steve
Anderson stated that the potential between tracts was limited due to floodway
issues, but that was not included in the review for this application. It would likely be considered when the South Liberty Parkway comes through.
Mr. Brenton asked if the owner of that property was aware of this
proposal. Mr. Anderson stated the
applicant owned that property as well.
Mayor Steinkamp asked if the applicant wished to make
any comments. Steve Warger, Harrington
Cortelyou, 911
Main Street,
stated trees and aesthetics are part of the salability of the lots and would be
removed sparingly. He stated the
conservation easement is on the west side due to a deep channel that runs from
the northeast to the southwest corner and has deep ravines. That is why cul-de-sacs are proposed to take
advantage of the location. He stated
there is no access there due to stormwater detention and donating it to the
scouts would be an option. There is
private access along the railroad crossing.
Mr. Warger stated there would be access with the extension of the South Liberty Parkway. Council
Member Brenton asked if that access would be off Holt Drive. Mr. Warger
said it would be through the Whitetail Pond subdivision.
Mayor Steinkamp opened the public hearing and asked if
anyone wished to speak in favor of the application. Seeing none, he asked if anyone wished to
speak in opposition to the application.
Seeing none, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 6663 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 Martin 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. 9121.
D. *SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF FIREWORKS AT 151 N. STEWART ROAD – RESOLUTION
City Planner Rebecca Wymore reviewed the application
to permit temporary sales of fireworks at 151 Stewart Road. She stated
there is a business use on the site, which is zoned C-3, Highway Business
District. A tent would be placed in the
parking lot at the west end. The
application meets all six criteria for review of special use permits. The Planning & Zoning Commission
unanimously recommended approval.
Council Member Martin asked if the closeness to the
camp park was not an issue. Ms. Wymore
stated the zoning is C-3, which permits business uses and the Fire Department
would inspect the site. Council Member
Phillips asked if fireworks can be sold in Liberty that individuals can’t shoot off in the City. Fire Chief Gary Birch stated that he didn’t
know what was to be sold but there are restrictions on what can be shot off in Liberty. Mr. Anderson
stated that aerial fireworks can be shot off in the city limits on three-acre
or larger tracts or in special displays.
Mayor Steinkamp asked how close the fireworks sales
would be to the transmission shop with acetylene torches. Ms. Wymore stated the Fire Department would
conduct an inspection prior to permitting sales at the site.
Council Member Brenton asked what was being done to
educate residents about the new fireworks ordinance. Police Chief Craig Knouse stated that the
City has been proactive by placing information in the newspapers and on the
City’s website. With regard to
enforcement, all officers would be working during the holiday.
Council Member Jenness asked if the applicant would be
opposed to posting signage regarding the restrictions. Mr. Anderson stated the staff can work with
the applicant on that. Council Member
King suggested putting a flyer in the sacks with each purchase.
Mayor Steinkamp asked if the applicant wished to make
any comments. Mark Matney, 110 Johnson Road, stated that he would answer any questions he
could. Council Member King asked if he
would be willing to put information in the sacks. Mr. Matney said he would. Council Member Foster asked if there would be
adequate parking on the site. Mr. Matney
stated there would be, that both he and the City had checked into parking
during the application review, though he stated there could be a challenge on
July 4 itself.
Mayor Steinkamp opened the public hearing and asked if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
application. Seeing none, he closed the
public hearing.
Council Member King moved to approve the
resolution. Council Member Phillips
seconded the motion. Council Member
Phillips stated it was his understanding that the flyer would be included with
all purchases and he was comfortable with the special use permit with that requirement.
Council Member Brenton stated he would be watching
this very closely, as being able to purchase fireworks in Liberty that may not be shot off in Liberty may be a problem, though he intended to vote for the
special use permit. The motion carried
unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2292.
IX. ORDINANCES,
CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM MARCH 30, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2007 – ORDINANCE
Council Member Brenton requested that check number
101109 be removed and voted on separately.
Document No. 6664 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion.
Council Member Martin asked about check number 100192
for annual GIS renewal. Public Works
Director Steve Hansen stated believed that is for one year. Mrs. Martin asked about check number 101011
for six printer ribbons at the Community Center. Parks & Recreation Director Chris Deal
stated that was a supply of printers for one year. Assistant City Administrator Cynthia Boecker stated staff would
confirm the amount of ribbons purchased, noting that some printer ribbons are
expensive. Mrs. Martin asked about check
number 101108 for repair of the sally port door. Mr. Hansen stated the cost to repair the door
was less than replacing the door, which would have cost $15,000, but added that
they will have to look at replacing the door soon.
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. 9122.
Council Member King moved to approve check number
101109. Council Member Martin seconded
the motion. Vote on the motion was as
follows: Council Member Phillips – yes;
Council Member Martin – yes; Council Member Brenton – abstain; Council Member Foster
– yes; Council Member Jenness – yes; Council Member Duncan – yes; Council
Member Parry – yes; Council Member King - yes.
The motion carried 7-0-1; it was approved by the Chair and inscribed in
Ordinance No. 9122.
B. *FINAL
PLAT/REPLAT FOR 415
WILSON STREET
– ORDINANCE
Mr. Fernandez reviewed the final plat replat for 415 Wilson Street. He stated
there are adequate public facilities to the lot, which has a wood-frame house
on Lot 1. This replat
would make Lot 2 a buildable lot.
He stated the property is in the Jewell Historic District and the
Historic District Review Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the
application. The Planning & Zoning
Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Council Member King asked if the replat is coming
forward so the second lot can be developed.
Mr. Fernandez said that was correct and, because it is in a Historic
District, the review came to City Council for consideration.
Document No. 6665 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 Martin 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. 9123.
C. *FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 29,841 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO LIBERTY HOSPITAL SOUTH TOWER – RESOLUTION
Ms. Wymore reviewed the proposed addition to Liberty Hospital, adding sixth and seventh floors. She stated there are adequate public
facilities and the new floors would have a similar design to the existing
building – brick with aluminum screening for ventilation, which would not be
visible. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval.
Council Member King moved to approve the
resolution. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution
No. 2292a.
D.
*AMENDMENT TO
2007 BUDGET (SECOND READING) – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6651 was read. Council Member Martin 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. 9124.
E.
UPPER RUSH CREEK PUMP STATION PROJECT
1. FINAL
CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH DAVID E. ROSS CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $10,458.78 – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6666 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 Martin
seconded the motion.
Council Member King asked if the funds remaining were
to be used for the I & I program or could be used in other areas. Mr. Hansen stated the funds in the sewer fund
stay in the sewer fund. He added that,
while the amount available for the I & I program is minor, it does provide
funds for some projects for which there is a tremendous need. City Administrator Curt Wenson stated that
user fees provide funding for sewer projects.
Council Member Jenness asked about the part of the
project worked on by KAT Construction, stating there hasn’t been any success
with the seeding done. Mr. Hansen stated
the KAT Construction portion of the project is not part of the action requested
here. He added that there is a specific
requirement in that contract to return the area to original or better condition
and KAT Construction will have to meet the City’s standards. Mr. Jenness asked if it was intended to
remove the silt fencing already. Mr.
Hansen said the fencing should be in place and he would check on it.
Council Member Brenton asked about the budget for this
project and the contingency funds available.
Mr. Hansen stated the project was estimated at around $6 million but
cost about $8 million. When the
hurricanes hit, the pipeline costs rose significantly. There were also some changes on the Ross
Construction portion of the project but the project was over what was budgeted
due to force majeure. Mr. Brenton asked
where the funds for the project were budgeted.
Mr. Hansen stated this was part of a sewer bond issue and an SRF loan
from the State, which were incorporated into the sewer capital plan.
The motion carried unanimously; it was approved by the
Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9125.
2. ACCEPTANCE
OF PROJECT – RESOLUTION
Council Member Martin moved to accept the
project. Council Member King seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2293.
F. *AMENDMENT
TO CITY CODE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS – ORDINANCE
Mr. Hess stated the action requested codifies temporary
regulations in place, related to right turn on red signals, school safety zones
and modifying language in the City Code for prohibiting and restricting turns,
based on the signage posted. He stated
that the South Wales restriction on right turns is needed during certain
hours to protect children walking to and from school. The School District
sometimes changes the times for the restricted right turns and this will permit
enforcement with only a change to the posted sign, rather than having to amend
the City Code.
Council Member King asked for clarification of the
signs posted regarding right turns on red signals. Mr. Hess stated that right turn on red
signals is permitted, unless a posted sign restricts it during certain hours or
prohibits it at all times. These
intersections with prohibited or restricted right turns are listed in the
schedule in the City Code.
Council Member Jenness asked who sets the speed limits
on highways near the schools. Mr. Hess
said the State sets speed limits on roads and highways it maintains. Mr. Jenness asked what options the City has
for traffic control in these areas. Mr.
Hansen stated control of some of these roads and highways may change in the
near future, but the traffic control is currently based on traffic studies.
Document No. 6667 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 Martin 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. 9126.
G. CONTRACT
WITH DOUGLAS PUMP SERVICE FOR CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER WELLS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,952 – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6668 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 Martin 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. 9127.
H. AUTHORIZATION
FOR MISSOURI HIGHWAY SAFETY LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION – RESOLUTION
Council Member King moved to authorize application for
the grant. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution
No. 2294.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI.
MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr.
Wenson noted an executive session is scheduled to follow this meeting. He also mentioned the Arbor Day celebration at
Franklin Elementary
School set
for Friday, April 27. Mr. Wenson noted a
meeting scheduled next week by the Building Division staff with builders and
developers, which keep communication lines open. He mentioned the Clay County Coordinating
Committee dinner meeting on April 26 at Heritage Hall. Mr. Wenson also stated that flyers about the
upcoming Mayor’s Forums would be provided to the School District for distribution.
XII.
MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Council
Member Phillips said he hoped the plans for the City to take over maintenance
of A Highway in Liberty would extend to other highways in Liberty, such as 33 Highway.
Mr. Hansen stated that was a future possibility.
Council
Member Martin asked what could be done to eliminate birds on the playgrounds
and shelters. Mr. Deal stated that the
Park staff had addressed the problem at Westboro Canterbury with screening and
they are making inspections now.
Council
Member Brenton asked if the City is getting something for taking over maintenance
of A Highway. Mr. Hansen
stated that discussions include the State taking responsibility for maintenance
of the Flintlock
Road
overpass, when it is built. The City
then has control over speed limits and land access.
Council
Member Foster thanked the citizens for attending the meeting and commenting
during the public hearing.
Council
Member Jenness thanked the fireworks vendor for his willingness to provide
information about the restrictions with each sale.
Council
Member Duncan asked who attends the builders’ meeting. Mr. Anderson stated the staff sends out
mailers to builders, contractors and developers. This is the first meeting in a while and it
is anticipated that 40-50 could attend.
Mr. Duncan stated it was good that the meeting was not just for new
builders.
Mayor
Steinkamp asked council members to provide materials to the Executive Assistant
for the Thursday Clay County Coordinating Committee packets. He asked reminded the new council members of
the Newly Elected Officials conference in Jefferson City, noting it is put on by the Missouri Municipal League
and is a good educational opportunity.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk