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CITY COUNCIL ACTION LETTER CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT Thursday, July 8, 2010
CITY COUNCIL ACTION LETTER CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT
Thursday, July 8, 2010
REGULAR SESSION NO. 5
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: On motion of Councilmember Hofmann, second by Councilmember Whitley, council voted unanimously (Councilmember Hallam “Absent”) to hold a Closed Session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) and Section 610.021(2) of the RSMo.
6:20 P.M. Mayor Rhoads called Regular Session No.5 to order.
Invocation –Mayor Rhoads
Roll Call –
Councilmember Jim Hallam Absent Councilmember Kathy Hofmann Present
Councilmember Dave Mosby Present Councilmember Allan Gray Absent
Councilmember Joseph Spallo Present Councilmember Ed Cockrell Present
Councilmember Brian Whitley Present Councilmember Bob Johnson Present
City Manager Steve Arbo, and City Attorney Teresa Williams, were also present.
APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA: On motion of Councilmember Mosby, second by Councilmember Cockrell, voted unanimously to approve the amended agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
• Mr. Nick Linn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Vickie) McQuen, and Ms. Liz Sane voiced their concerns regarding the McKee Park walking trail improvements, specifically the culverts and connectors that created flooding during the recent rains.
• Ms. Kay Rathman, a resident of the Summit Mill subdivision, asked for information on the repairs to Summit Mill Lake.
• Mr. Robert Weeks voice his opinion regarding the indemnification policy and current litigation.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS: There were no Council Comments.
Mayor Rhoads recognized a Boy Scout that was in attendance.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Whitley, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted 5 “Aye”, 1 “No” (Councilmember Cockrell), 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve the consent agenda, as follows:
A. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: 360° Implementation Committee – Appoint Tony Jose, Ben Martin, Dr. Emanuel Ngomsi, Rosella Prins and Colene Roberts. Water Tap Fee - Reappoint Kay Ford, Mike Atcheson, Beau Grocemen and Glen Jones terms to expire September 3, 2012.
B. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1) Approval of the Change of Managing Officer for Garozzo’s IV, 1547 NE Rice Road.
2) Approval of Change of Managing Officer for Jumpin’ Catfish Restaurant, 834 SW Blue Parkway.
3) Approval of Types G3 & K-Temporary Liquor License Applications for Westside Grill & Bar, 221 S M291 Highway.
4) Approval of twenty-seven (27) Liquor License Renewals that are new renewals or have changes needing City Council approval.
C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1) Approval of Special Event for Raintree Lake Summerfest 2010 – Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Raintree Lake Subdivision)
2) Approval of Special Event for 14th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run – Saturday, October 9, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (Lee’s Summit West High School)
3) One year time extension for recording the approved Final Plat of "Woodview Estates, 2nd Plat, Lots 30-55 and Tracts A, B, C & E," formerly called Brookfield, located east of Todd George Parkway, south of Scruggs Road.
4) One year time extension for recording the approved Final Plat of "Ritter Plaza, 2nd Plat, Lots 6-9 and Tract B," located at the NW corner of M-291 and Swann Road.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES:
A. BILL NO. 10-74 AN ORDINANCE VACATING DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF OLD BLACKWELL ROAD, IN THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI. (Appl. #10-019)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Spallo, second by Councilmember Hofmann, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6952.
B. BILL NO. 10-75 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SOLID WASTE, OF THE LEE’S SUMMIT CODE OF ORDINANCES.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hofmann, second by Councilmember Cockrell, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6953.
C. BILL NO. 10-76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19. PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE VII. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION, SEC. 19-202. TERM OF OFFICE, IN THE LEE’S SUMMIT CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY’S BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION TO THREE YEARS.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Whitley, second by Councilmember Hofmann, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6954.
D. BILL NO. 10-77 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEE'S SUMMIT HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD TO THREE YEARS.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Spallo, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6955.
E. BILL NO. 10-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEE'S SUMMIT ARTS COUNCIL TO THREE YEARS.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hofmann, second by Councilmember Whitley, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6956.
F. BILL NO. 10-79 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-13. DISPENSING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSE NEAR SCHOOL OR CHURCH, ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL, CHAPTER 4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Mosby, second by Councilmember Cockrell, voted 6 “Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6957.
G. BILL NO. 10-80 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS MISSOURI, THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS, THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS, AND THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Mosby, voted 6“Aye”, 2 “Absent” (Councilmembers Gray and Hallam) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6958.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. UDO AMENDMENT #36 – Article 11 – Special Events; City of Lee’s Summit, applicant. (Appl. #10-009)
(NOTE: This item was continued from the June 17, 2010, Council meeting per Staff’s request.)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Hofmann , voted unanimously to direct Staff to DRAFT AN ORDINANCE approving Amendment No.36 to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) -Article 11 – Special Events; City of Lee's Summit, applicant. (Appl. #10-009)
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION: Jackson County Triathlon is requesting approval for the 2010 Jackson County Triathlon, located in the Longview Lake area to be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Council reached a consensus that this event would not be approved without payment of the past due 2008 invoice. Council also reached consensus to add discussion of the moratorium, previously placed on the requirement that applicants pay for additional City services required for a special event, on the July 22, 2010, Council agenda.
B. Foreclosure Status Report
COUNCIL ACTION: Report from Codes Administration - no Council action required.
C. PRESENTATION: Water Utilities – Overview of Strategic Planning Process.
COUNCIL ACTION: Report from consultant - no Council action required.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
• Councilmember Hofmann advised there was good discussion during the Solid Waste Committee with several trash haulers in the area.
• Councilmember Spallo advised the Finance and Personnel Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
8. ROUNDTABLE:
• Councilmember Johnson requested that Staff review the flooding problems around the McKee Park project, as reported during the Public Comments section of the meeting.
. Following discussion, Council reached a consensus to direct Staff to compile and report to the Council on this matter at a later date.
• Councilmember Whitley felt the City should look into placing markers at the city’s gateways recognizing the Great American Main Street Award recently received by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. Since there were no trademark rights and a template for the logo was available, he thought City staff might be able to make the signs.
• Councilmember Cockrell was concerned with the funding status of the current employee pension plans. He would like Staff to provide Council with a current actuarial report.
• Councilmember Hofmann was concerned because some residents unknowingly purchased illegal fireworks from fireworks stands within the city limits and were consequently cited and received tickets from a police officer. She also advised some fireworks tents within the city limits were not identified, as required by ordinance.
• Mr. Arbo pointed out the invitations provided to the Mayor and Council from Truman Heartland Community Foundation to attend a fund raiser for Arnold Hall renovations.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 p.m.
Trisha Whitehead
Deputy City Clerk
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