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BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 2013 6:30p.m. Multipurpose Room of Howard L. Brown Public Safety Facility 1100 SW Smith Street Blue Springs, Missouri PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wishing to address the Mayor and Council, either in a Public Hearing or in the Visitors Section of the Agenda, must fill out a Speaker’s Appearance Form. Forms are located at the entrance door of the Multipurpose Room. After completion, the form is to be given to the Deputy City Administrator. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda • All matters under Item 3, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. a. Approve minutes of January 22 Council meeting b. Approve appointment for Historic Preservation Committee c. Approving Mo-Jo’s Bar and Grill, 1513 SW 7 Hwy, addition of Sunday sales d. Adopt Resolution No. 06-2013 approving contracts with four (4) artists to provide art for the 2013 temporary exhibit entitled “Evolve” e. Adopt Resolution No. 07-2013 approving OATS transportation services for senior riders and disabled riders ages 18-59 f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-2013 approving agreement with Independence for sewer service billing g. Adopt Resolution No. 09-2013 approving selection of Gould Evans, P.A. to provide consulting services for the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and United Development Code (UDC) update 4 Presentation - 40 Hwy Corridor Plan (MARC) 5. Mayoral Announcements • Thoughts to Ponder 6. Visitors 7. Executive Session – to discuss possible litigation issues pursuant to Section 610.021 (1) of the Revised Statues of Missouri 8. Adjournment Miscellaneous Items Park Commission Meeting - February 6, 6:00 p.m., East Conference Room, City Hall, 903 W Main Planning Commission Meeting - February 11, 6:30 p.m., Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith, Multipurpose Room Public Safety Meeting - February 12, 6:00 p.m., East Conference Room, City Hall, 903 W Main Board of Adjustment Meeting - February 13, 6:00 p.m., cancelled City Offices closed - President’s Day- Monday, February 18 City Council Meeting - Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m., Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith, Multipurpose Room  City of Blue Springs Memorandum Office of Administration TO: Mayor, City Council, Department Directors, and Press FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator DATE: January 31, 2013 SUBJECT: Agenda Explanations Item 3b- Approve Historic Preservation Committee appointment Mayor Ross is recommending the new appointment of Shirl Quick to the Historic Preservation Committee. Item 3c – Approve addition of Sunday liquor sales for Mojo’s Bar & Grill, LLC Applicant has requested approval of the addition of Sunday Sales for Mojo’s Bar & Grill LLC dba Mojo’s Bar & Grill to their existing Restaurant/Bar Liquor License. Mojo’s Bar & Grill is located at 1513 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Staff recommends approval. Item 3d- Resolution approving agreements with four (4) artists to provide for the 2013 temporary art exhibit entitled “Evolve” Resolution will approve agreements with four (4) artists for the loan of art for the 2013 temporary art exhibit entitled “Evolve” to be exhibited from April 1st through October 4th, 2013. Refer to the Council Information Form from Steve Willman, Operations Manager, Parks & Recreation, for further information. Item 3e- Resolution approving OATS Transportation Contract for services for senior riders and disabled riders ages 18-59 Resolution will approve a contract with OATS, Inc. for transportation services for senior riders and disabled riders ages 18-59 in Blue Springs. Refer to Council Information Form from Marty Bears, 50+ Community Center Administrator, for further information. Item 3f- Resolution approving agreement with City of Independence for sewer service billing A resolution approving an agreement with the City of Independence, Missouri to provide billing services for sewer accounts located in the Jackson County Country Side west areas located within either Independence or Blue Springs. Refer to Council Information Form from Beth Overstreet, Revenue Collections Supervisor, for further information. Item 3g- approving Gould Evans, P.A. to consult for comprehension plan Resolution will approve the selection of Gould Evans, P.A. to provide consulting services for the completion of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC) update. Refer to the Council Information Form from Scott Allen, Director of Community Development, for further information. Item 4- Presentation - 40 Hwy Corridor Plan by MARC January 31, 2013 Page 2 In July 2012, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) selected six (6) corridors throughout the metro area inn which to develop “Creating Sustainable Places” corridor plans. U.S. Highway 40 from Kansas City through Blue Springs is one of those corridors. MARC’s consultant, Design Workshop, having led several public meetings and staff-level discussions, is nearing completion of the 40 Hwy. Corridor Plan. Mr. Britt Palmberg of Design Workshop will present a brief update on the planning process at the February 4th meeting. Refer to the Council Information Form from Scott Allen, Director of Community Development, for further information.  "Not Approved" CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2013 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Facility, 1100 SW Smith Street, with Mayor Carson Ross presiding. COUNCILMEN Jeff Quibell Dale Carter IN ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson Ron Fowler Grant Bowerman Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, City Attorney Bob McDonald and City Clerk Kathy Richardson CALL MEETING Mayor Ross called the City Council meeting to order. TO ORDER PLEDGE OF The Mayor held a moment of silence then led the audience in the Pledge of ALLEGIANCE Allegiance. MAYOR Mayor Ross gave a brief recap of the meeting agenda and explained the COMMENTS Consent Agenda. . APPROVE CITY Councilman Edmondson moved to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2013 COUNCIL MINUTES Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes: Quibell – Aye Carter – Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Bowerman – Aye APPROVE NEW LIQUOR Councilman Edmondson moved to approve a new liquor license for SHRI LICENSE CONOCO FOOD GANESH 551 LLC dba Conoco Food Mart located at 1501 W 40 Hwy, Blue MART Springs MO 64015. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes: Quibell - Aye Carter - Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Bowerman – Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION – Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 05-2013 approving a NO. 05-2013 “Lease of Premises” between the City of Blue Springs and the Missouri LEASE OF PREMISES Highways and Transportation Commission (MODOT) for lease of ground FOR ART surface for the display of art titled “Jet Stream” on the northeast corner of the intersection of Interstate 70 and Missouri Highway 7 as requested by the Public Art Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes: Quibell - Aye Carter - Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Bowerman – Aye  "Not Approved" COUNCIL MINUTES January 22, 2013 PAGE 2 PRESENTATION- Tom Echerd, Chairman of the Public Safety Citizen’s Board, presented an ANNUAL CITIZEN’S update on the annual Blue Springs Citizen Police Advisory Board December PUBLIC SAFETY BOARD 2012 Public Safety Tax Status and introduced members of the Citizen’s Public Safety Board. Mr. Echerd gave an overview of the quarterly status reports which include all three parts of the Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative. The Public Safety Board has adopted goals for three parts of the PSST implementation, including Radio Communications System, Personnel and Facilities. He stated the Radio Communications System is nearly complete with full completion expected by the end of January 2013. The interoperability is current with KCMO, MoDOT, tactical IPD, Prairie Township Fire and Central Jackson County Fire District. All additional personnel positions that were proposed in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 budgets have been hired, filling a radio system specialist position, nine PSST officer positions, Deputy Chief position, animal control position, four DSO positions and an Evidence Custodian position. The building expansion/renovation project is being overseen by Burns and McDonnell and Treanor Architects. Employee input questionnaires were completed in December 11, 2012 and workshops for additional input were conducted December 17 and 18, 2012. A timeline has been established for the project with completion in 2014. The ½% Public Safety Sales Tax is imposed on all taxable goods and services within the City limits of Blue Springs and is only used for public safety. For the month of December, the City received 98% of budgeted revenues and is -1.29% below budget through the first three months of the fiscal year. Councilman Fowler thanked the Board for their service and their volunteer hours and stated he appreciated all they do for the City. Councilman Edmondson said he liked the new graphics on the police patrol cars. Mayor Ross echoed their thanks to the board. INTRODUCTION & 1st Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4249 approving the final plat of READING Colonial Hills Lot 1, Community of Christ Church. Councilman Fowler BILL NO. 4249 moved to approve Bill No. 4249 upon its first reading and proceed with the FINAL PLAT second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried COMMUNITY OF CHRIST unanimously. CHURCH 2ND READING – Mr. Johnson made the second reading of Bill No. 4249, by title. Councilman BILL NO. 4249 Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4249 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4427, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following votes: Lievsay- Aye Edmondson- Aye Fowler – Aye Bowerman – Aye Carter - Aye Quibell – Aye PRESENTATION- WOODS Chris Sandie, Interim Public Works Director gave an update with a Power CHAPEL UPDATE Point presentation on the Woods Chapel Road Project. He stated that substantial completion is expected for Spring, 2013. Mr. Sandie listed the components that have been completed and reviewed several photos of the project. The upcoming components for the first phase are the Kingsridge Drive Intersection, Carl Felt Drive improvements, traffic signals, on and off ramps, Diverging Diamond Interchange, and finishing touches – lights, sidewalks, and landscaping. Mr. Sandie said staff would like permission to start the Woods Chapel Road – CIP ST-29 Castle Drive to Walnut Street project in the summer  "Not Approved" COUNCIL MINUTES January 22, 2013 PAGE 3 in 2013. Since the project has enjoyed such an accelerated schedule, the opportunity to start the second phase eight to twelve months ahead of schedule is a possibility. In order to accommodate the new start date, the funds for the project will need to be advanced to the current budget. An additional amount will also be required to balance the project funding. The project total is $6.5 million. The funding is as follows: $2,985,000 will come from Mid-America Regional Council, $2.5 million is from the 2013-14 Overlay/Sidewalk budget, and the remaining amount up of $1.015 million will come from the Capital Fund. If there are remaining funds in the first phase, they will be used to reduce the amount taken from the Capital Fund. Staff recommends accelerating the schedule for the second phase to take advantage of the favorable bidding climate, continue the momentum in the corridor, and to reduce the duration of construction on Woods Chapel Road. Council voiced their excitement at the progress of the project and how well the project is moving forward. Councilman Fowler inquired about the Woods Chapel Road that includes Lake Tapawingo. Mr. Sandie said the second phase will include replacement of the entire railroad crossing and softening the curve of the road as it goes into Lake Tapawingo. The Mill Drive intersection will also be moved to the north so that it lines up with the Lake Tapawingo entrance and Dockside Drive will be raised to prevent flooding from the addition a new box culvert. Lake Tapawingo could not help with the improvements and will not contribute any funds to the project. Eric Johnson, City Administrator, said that in order to accommodate starting the project one year earlier than expected, City funds will have to be moved around and the City Council will be asked in the future to approve a budget amendment to officially green-light the project. MAYORAL 1. Mayor Ross stated the candidates for the April 2, 2013 election are: ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman 1 – Dale Carter, Preston Smith Councilman 2 – Chris Lievsay Councilman 3 – Susan Culpepper, Michael Freeman 2. Councilman Bowerman withdrew as a candidate for personal reasons. There will also be a question on the ballot authorizing the City to enter into a water purchase contract with Tri-County Water Authority for the purpose of providing water and water services to the City. 3. Mayor Ross said Martin Luther King would be 83 years old now and that he had a lot of respect for Dr. King for what he tried to do for the nation. In commemoration of Martin Luther King, he attended the Blue Springs city-wide Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration at the First Christian Church in Blue Springs on Sunday, January 20 and the 9th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy and Scholarship Awards Dinner honoring James B. Nutter and the Student Scholarship Award winners in Overland Park on Monday, January 21. 4. Mayor Ross offered his sympathy and concern to Councilman Quibell and Councilman Fowler in the recent loss of their mothers. 5. Councilman Edmondson presented plaques to Mayor Ross and City Attorney Bob McDonald for their support and participation in the ‘Blue Springs Shop with a Blue Springs Cop’ program in which thirty  "Not Approved" COUNCIL MINUTES January 22, 2013 PAGE 4 families were helped at Christmas in December 2012. City Administrator Eric Johnson received a ‘Blue Springs Shop with a Blue Springs Cop’ mouse pad for his support of the program. Mayor Ross thanked the Councilman and his wife Sue, for flying back from a conference to help with that program and for all they do in support of the program. 6. Mayor Ross stated he had his daughter Carla in the audience who would be leaving tomorrow. His daughter Diana had been visiting also and he and his wife Eloise would miss them both. Thoughts to Ponder: Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963 “Now, I say to you today my friends, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the America dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: - “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” – speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963 VISITORS James Newport voiced his concern about the Blue Springs law enforcement assistance and prosecution. Mr. Newport stated someone had tried to steal his car and he felt threatened and discharged his gun three times into the ground. He stated he was then arrested and spent Martin Luther King Day in jail. He asked the Council to support his petition for a Protection Order for another thirty days. Mayor Ross stated the City had hired two prosecutors for Mr. Newport and inquired why he did not ask the judge for the extension. The Mayor stated that the City could not take sides against another citizen. At 7:30 p.m. there was no further business to come before the Council; Councilman Edmondson moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Councilman Bowerman and carried with the following votes: Fowler – Aye Bowerman – Aye Carter – Aye Quibell – Aye Edmondson- Aye Lievsay- Aye _____________________________________ ATTEST: Carson Ross, Mayor ______________________________ Kathy Richardson, City Clerk M01222013  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3c Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: February 4, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Lindsey Winfrey DEPARTMENT: Tax/Revenue Collections Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST Approval of addition of Sunday Sales for Mojo’s Bar & Grill LLC dba Mojo’s Bar & Grill to their existing Restaurant/Bar Liquor License. Mojo’s Bar & Grill is located at 1513 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION The Managing Agent for Mojo’s Bar & Grill is Debra Banks located at 2508 SW 2nd St, Blue Springs, MO 64014. JUSTIFICATION This application is submitted in compliance with Chapter 600 of the Blue Springs City Code. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: Amount of Request/Contract: Amount Budgeted: $125.00 Funding Source/Account Number: 100.00000.410200.000 Liquor License Revenue Additional Funds Needed: Funding Source/Account Number: Tax Impact/Analysis: Abatement/Incentives: Escrow: PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3c Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION All documents have been submitted to the Tax/ Revenue Department. A background check is on file from Wayne McCoy (Chief of Police) and the approvals from Norman Gurney (Codes Administrator) are on file in the Tax/ Revenue Department. Staff recommends approval by City Council. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: Date: Action: LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ON FILE WITH THE CITY 1. Personal Property Tax Clearance of Managing Agent, Certificate of Voter Registration for Managing Agent, Exterior photos of the premises to be used by Applicant, Drawing of the interior premises to be covered by this permit, Copy of the Current Lease, and a Photo of the Managing Agent are on file in the Tax/Revenue Department. 2. Application for a Business License is on file in the Tax/Revenue Department. IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Finance: Tina Dale, Revenue Collections Supervisor PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other:  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item #3d Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: January 28, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Steve Willman DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST A Resolution approving four agreements with four artists for the loan of art for the 2013 temporary art exhibit entitled “Evolve” to be exhibited from April 1st through October 4th, 2013. The four art locations are listed below. Each artist will receive a payment of $2,500.00 for the loan of the art. City Hall, front lawn, 903 W. Main Street City Hall, west parking lot, northwest corner of Main Street and 10th Street Kent Edmondson (Kwik Copy Printing), west side of the south entrance, 1201 W. Main Street Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis Museum, northeast corner, 101 S. 15th Street BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION The Blue Springs Public Art Commission began sponsoring temporary art exhibits in 2006. Each exhibit has a different theme and location. A Call for Artist was developed and advertised with 46 (forty six) submittals received for this show. A community selection committee, not the Public Art Commission, narrowed the submittals down to four artists. The Public Art Commission then finalizes the selection of art work and locations. Artists will receive 50% of their payment upon signing of the agreement and the balance upon installation of the art in late March. Artists are required to remove their art at the end of the show unless it has been purchased. The Public Art Commission will promote the event, encourage the public to view the art, and host a reception and dedication in June. The Public Art Commission did budget $10,000.00 within their budget for this exhibit, for four (4) pieces of art. Kent Edmondson and the Historical Society, Inc. have given permission to place art on their property. They will be listed as an additional insured on the City’s insurance policy. JUSTIFICATION The Public Art Commission is charged with providing visual art, programs and the promotion of public art. The trend is to provide temporary art, which is cheaper than commissioned art and can provide a wider variety of art and can expose more and newer artists to the public. Temporary art can be located at a variety of sites. Temporary art can be purchased and kept in the community at a smaller cost when purchased, by individuals, groups, or businesses. Public Art enhances the sense of community and the quality of life in Blue Springs. The Public Art Commission has been very successful in selling one (1) to four (4) pieces of the art annually from previous exhibits, which now remains on public display for our residents and visitors. FINANCIAL IMPACT Rev 03/01/2012  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item #3d Page 2 of 2 Contractor: Artists John Bannon, 2240 North Champbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Georgianna Krieger, 4686 Edgewood Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 Mark Krucke, 617 Trails End Rd. #B, Wilmington, NC 28409 E. Spencer Schubert, 115 W. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64018 Amount of Request/Contract: $2,500.00 per artist which totals $10,000.00 Amount Budgeted: $10,000.00 Funding Source/Account Number: 100.10000.530100.225 Additional Funds Needed: NA Funding Source/Account Number: NA Tax Impact/Analysis: NA Abatement/Incentives: NA Escrow: NA PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date March 2013 installation October 2013 removal STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this resolution. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: Public Art Commission Date: November 10, 2012 Action: Approval for four artists LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution with standard signed agreement representing the agreement for each artist attached. 2. Call for Artist IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? No 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? No REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Dennis Dovel Finance: PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other: Rev 03/01/2012 Introduced by Councilman _________________ Resolution No. 06-2013 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR ARTISTS TO PROVIDE ART FOR THE 2013 TEMPORARY EXHIBIT ENTITLED “EVOLVE” WHEREAS, the Blue Springs Public Art Commission has sponsored an annual temporary art exhibit since 2006; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission has created the 2013 exhibit entitled “Evolve” which will run from April 1st through September 30th, of 2013, in four different locations in the Blue Springs downtown area; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission has placed a Call to Artists, secured forty-six submittals, selected four artists, finalized the selection and location of four pieces of art, and offered contracts to the four artists; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission now recommends approval of Agreements with: John Bannon, 2240 North Champbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Georgianna Krieger, 4686 Edgewood Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 Mark Krucke, 617 Trails End Rd. #B, Wilmington, NC 28409 E. Spencer Schubert, 115 W. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64018 WHEREAS, each artist will receive a payment of $2,500.00 for their loan of art, for a total combined cost of $10,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into four Agreements with the four above listed artists for the temporary loan of art for the “Evolve” art exhibit for 2013 for a fee of $2,500.00 per artist for a combined cost of $10,000.00. A copy of one of the contracts is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein. The three other contracts are identical in format and terms except that they are with a different named artist. The other contracts are available for review in the City Clerk’s office. 2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to expend funds from account #100.10000.530100.225 for the agreed upon loans of art. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 4th day of February, 2013. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Kathy Richardson, City Clerk Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A"  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3e Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: January 10, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Marty Bears DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation/Vesper Hall Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST Approval of a resolution awarding a contract for senior riders and disabled riders ages 18-59 for transportation services provided by OATS, Inc. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Mid-America Regional Council has, for many years, provided for limited transportation of seniors and individuals with disabilities to and from Vesper Hall in order to receive a hot meal and access programs. These same people have been, and are still in need of door-to-door transportation to and from public locations within the city limits. Because of this need, an expanded service was funded from the City budget starting on February 1, 2007. Service is now being provided by OATS on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Riders can access this transportation by making an appointment with OATS. OATS will provide the vehicles and drivers for this service. This contract will begin on February 1, 2013 and end on January 31, 2014. Contract may be renewed annually. The cost for this service has been approved in this current fiscal year budget. JUSTIFICATION: Based on comments from riders and families of disabled individuals, this transportation option is necessary in the City of Blue Springs. Riders pay $3 for each one-way trip. Requirements to ride the bus include being over the age of 60 or being disabled between the ages of 18-59. Riders are picked up and dropped off only at locations within the Blue Springs City limits. Drivers assist the riders as needed. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: OATS, Inc., 2501 Maguire Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201 Amount of Request/Contract: $19,500.00 (depends on number of riders using the service) Amount Budgeted: $19,500.00 Funding Source/Account Number: 100.45000.530900.000 Additional Funds Needed: NA Rev 03/01/2012  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3e Page 2 of 2 Funding Source/Account Number: NA Tax Impact/Analysis: NA Abatement/Incentives: NA Escrow: NA PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date February 1, 2013 January 31, 2013 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: NA Date: Action: LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution w/copy of proposed OATS, Inc. Agreement attached IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? Yes 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? Yes REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Dennis Dovel Finance: PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other: Rev 03/01/2012 Introduced by Councilman Resolution No. 07-2013 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS AND OATS, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS RIDERS AND DISABLED RIDERS AGES 18-59 IN BLUE SPRINGS WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs has owned and operated the Vesper Hall facility which provides for meals and activities for our seniors, including transportation services; and WHEREAS, the City expanded its services in 2007 with a new transportation service for senior riders and disabled riders ages 18-59 by providing a personalized transportation system; and WHEREAS, the City has contracted with OATS, Inc., 2501 Maguire Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201, to provide all reservation & scheduling services, a vehicle and driver to provide for services from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday weekly. City will pay the difference between the riders’ out of pocket costs and the expense of the service up to $19,500 for the annual service. This new contract will begin February 1, 2013 and run thru January 31, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. The City Administrator has the authority and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with OATS, Inc., 2501 Maguire Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201. A copy of the proposed agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein. 2. City Staff is directed to perform all tasks necessary to implement said agreement. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 4th day of February, 2013. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Kathy Richardson, City Clerk Rev. 03/01/2012 Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A"  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3f Page 1 of 3 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: January 29, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: __Beth Overstreet___ DEPARTMENT: Utility Billing/Finance Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST A Resolution approving an agreement with the City of Independence to provide billing services for sewer accounts located in the Jackson County, Countryside West areas located within either Independence or Blue Springs, Missouri. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION Both the City of Blue Springs and City of Independence are desirous of reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the provision of water and sewer service in that portion of their respective territories which overlap. Blue Springs has requested Independence to perform billing, collecting and accounting for Blue Springs sewer service customers in the Jackson County, Countryside West areas for approximately 50 existing sewer accounts served by the City of Blue Springs, with water services provided by the City of Independence. See attached agreement. JUSTIFICATION Approval of this contract and its implementation will provide additional benefits to the customers within these areas and both cities involved. Customers: The customers will receive the benefit of only receiving one bill each month instead of one for water services and one for sewer services. This allows the customers to make one monthly payment, carry one security deposit (should one be required), and only make one phone call for questions about consumption or billing statements. Cities: The City of Independence will no longer need to provide the City of Blue Springs with monthly documentation regarding current customer information, meter readings and meter change out information The City of Independence will include the sewer billing on their current utility billing statement that is already being produced for water service. The City of Blue Springs will no longer incur the expense for the sewer billing (paper product, mailing costs, staff time for manually entering readings, and posting payments when received). Customers failing to pay past due sewer charges billed to them on their City of Independence statements will experience a disconnection of the water services and be subject to any and all  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3f Page 2 of 3 fees associated with said disconnection. Currently, the City of Blue Springs has no means to collect past due sewer charges on active accounts. Disconnections cannot be performed due to a lack of contract with the water provider. Sewer amounts that are currently past due will not be assumed by the City of Independence. These past due amounts will be remain with the City of Blue Springs for collection. The City of Independence will transmit payments collected on behalf of the City of Blue Springs by the 10th of each month and the City of Blue Springs will pay $1.15 per customer per month for the services included in the contract. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: City of Independence Amount of Request/Contract: $1.15 per customer/month Amount Budgeted: Funding Source/Account Number: Additional Funds Needed: Funding Source/Account Number: Tax Impact/Analysis: Abatement/Incentives: Escrow: PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date February 2013 March 1, 2013 (Auto one year renewals) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: Date: Action: LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution with proposed Agreement between City of Independence and City of Blue Springs attached. IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? N/A 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? Affidavits N/A  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3f Page 3 of 3 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Finance: PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other: Introduced by Councilman Resolution No.08-2013 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI AND THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI FOR SEWER SERVICE BILLING WHEREAS, Independence is engaged in the business of providing water service to the majority of the general public in the Jackson County, Country Side West areas located within either Independence or Blue Springs; and WHEREAS, Blue Springs is currently billing for sewer use for the Country Side West areas located within Blue Springs; and WHEREAS, both Blue Springs and Independence are desirous of reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the provision of water and sewer service in that portion of their respective territories which overlap; and WHEREAS, Blue Springs has requested Independence to perform billing, collecting and accounting for Blue Springs’ sewer service customers in the Jackson County, Missouri Country Side West areas; and WHEREAS, Independence has agreed to provide said services to Blue Springs, all pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the proposed agreement; and WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs currently has no means to collect past due sewer charges on active Blue Springs’ accounts because water disconnections cannot be performed due to lack of any contract with the water provider, Independence; and WHEREAS, this agreement will allow Independence to terminate water service for non-payment of sewer service charges as provided by Missouri State statues if sewer charges are not paid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. The City Administrator has the authority and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Independence, Missouri, for sewer billing, collecting and accounting for the City of Blue Springs sewer service customers in the Jackson County, Countryside West areas. A copy of the proposed agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein. 2. City Staff is directed to perform all tasks necessary to implement said agreement in a timely manner. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 4th day of February, 2013. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS Rev. 03/01/2012  _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Kathy Richardson, City Clerk Sewer services,city of Independence 2/4/2013 Rev. 03/01/2012  Exhibit “A” SERVICE AND BILLING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI AND THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of _______________, 2013, by and between the City of Independence, Missouri, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, hereinafter referred to as “Independence” and the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, a municipal corporation of the State of Missouri, hereinafter referred to as “Blue Springs”. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Independence is engaged in the business of providing water service to the majority of the general public in the Jackson County, Country Side West areas; and WHEREAS, Blue Springs is currently billing the sewer use for the Country Side West areas; and WHEREAS, both Blue Springs and Independence are desirous of reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the provision of water and sewer service in that portion of their respective territories which overlap. WHEREAS, Blue Springs has requested Independence to perform billing, collecting and accounting for Blue Springs’s sewer service customers in the Country Side West areas; and Independence has agreed to provide said services to Blue Springs, all pursuant to the terms and conditions contained herein; NOW, WHEREFORE: For and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Blue Springs and Independence shall jointly designate and cause to be identified on Independence’s computer records each customer of Independence who is a sewer customer of Blue Springs (the “joint accounts”). Independence shall bill all joint accounts for sewer service charges on behalf of Blue Springs at the rates provided to it by Blue Springs pursuant to Section 3. 2. Independence shall be responsible for the sewer customer billing, collecting, and accounting service for only those users of the sewer system of Blue Springs identified pursuant to Section 1 above, and only during the term of this Agreement. Independence shall be authorized to use collection methods and procedures that it uses for its own water, sewer or combined water sewer customers. 1  Exhibit “A” 3. Blue Springs shall, prior to the commencement of billing service by Independence pursuant hereto, furnish Independence with an ordinance authorizing the rate or rates to be charged for sewer services, including both the flat and metered rates and charges to be applied to delinquent accounts, if any. Blue Springs may, from time to time, but no more frequently than once per year, notify Independence of any revisions of such rates; provided that such revisions shall not be effective until after the billing cycle following the end of the month in which notice has been given. 4. The sewer customers to be billed by Independence pursuant hereto shall be billed on a cycle which is the same as Independence uses for billing of its water service customers. 5. Independence shall administer the accounts of Blue Springs and prepare the bills for all customers of Blue Springs receiving sewer service subject thereto in accordance with the regular and periodic billing procedure followed by Independence in the billing of its customers receiving water service. Independence agrees to observe the same diligence, policies and procedures in the billing, collecting and accounting of Blue Springs sewer accounts subject hereto as it uses in administering and billing its water service accounts. 6. In case of joint accounts, Blue Springs will take whatever action is necessary to have sewer service and the liability therefor placed in the same person/name as is the water service for such account. An example of this requirement would be in case of rental property, where the landlord is billed instead of the tenant(s) or vice versa. 7. (A) Water bill adjustments, which are granted as a result of over- or under-estimated water usage to water customers which are joint accounts shall be accepted by Blue Springs and be recognized in determining the billing for sewer charges, excluding, however, any flat rate sewer service charge. Any resultant adjustments to the sewer charge will be billed at the same time as is the water charge adjustment. (B) Any other adjustment to the water bill of joint accounts for over or under-registration of water meters, underground leaks, faulty or inoperative meters, incorrect meter reading, or other recognized and proper adjustments, which are granted to water customers by Independence, shall be accepted by Blue Springs. (C) Independence shall make any other adjustments requested in writing (which may include a facsimile, pdf or email) by Blue Springs, for the next billing cycle(s) and until such adjustments have been made in full. 8. Independence will: (A) Calculate, as set forth above, the applicable sewer charges for each of Blue Springs’s sewer customers identified pursuant to Section 1, (B) Print a sewer bill therefor, and (C) Deposit such bill in the United States Mail, with a return envelope pre-addressed to Independence. 2  Exhibit “A” 9. All of Blue Springs sewer charges paid by its customers will be collected and receipted by Independence and Independence shall transmit to Blue Springs by the (10th) of each month such collections made on behalf of Blue Springs, during the immediately preceding month, less amounts owed to Independence by Blue Springs for its services pursuant to Section 14 hereof. 10. Independence shall prepare and mail a second notice on all delinquent accounts. 11. Independence shall maintain customer accounts receivable data for Blue Springs’s sewer customers, including monthly open balance reports, daily transaction reports, daily updating reports, monthly customer records and monthly revenue summary reports, which shall be delivered to Blue Springs monthly, by the fifteenth (15th) of the month following the month to which such reports relate. 12. Independence may terminate water service for non-payment of sewer service charges as provided by Missouri law for the discontinuation of water services; Provided, however, that nothing in this agreement shall interfere with, inhibit, or delay Independence from discontinuing water service to any water customer at any time in order that Independence may enforce its own rules and regulations relative to water service or payment of water service accounts, and nothing in the Agreement shall interfere with, inhibit, or delay Blue Springs from discontinuing its sewer service to any sewer customer at any time in order that Blue Springs may enforce it own ordinances, rules and regulations relative to sewer service or payment of sewer service accounts. 13. Blue Springs will use and follow all forms and procedures prescribed by Independence related to services rendered under this agreement. 14. (A) In consideration of the services to be provided to Blue Springs by Independence pursuant hereto, Blue Springs shall pay Independence, monthly, a sum equal to the result of multiplying $1.15 by the number of sewer bills prepared by Independence and delivered to Blue Springs’s sewer customers during the immediately preceding month. Such amount shall be withheld from collection to be paid to Blue Springs pursuant to section 9. (B) Independence shall render a statement to Blue Springs by the tenth (10th) of each month setting forth the number of sewer bills prepared by Independence during the preceding month, the dollar amount owed therefor pursuant to Section 14 (A), and a statement of any past due amount owed by Blue Springs to Independence. Blue Springs shall pay each statement so rendered on which there is an outstanding balance after consideration of any offsets made pursuant to subsection 14 (A), within thirty (30) days after the date of such statement. (C) Should the term of this Agreement be extended, for each sewer bill which is sent out by Independence, the sum per bill set forth above in subsection 14 (A) shall remain in effect unless changed by Independence by giving ninety (90) days advance written notice to Blue Springs. At the end of such ninety (90) day period such new charge shall, automatically, take effect. 3  Exhibit “A” (D) Cost for billing, collecting, and accounting services shall be reviewed yearly by both parties and if adjustments to such costs as set forth in Section 14 (A) are needed and agreed upon, then commencing with contract renewal the adjusted agreed cost will prevail. 15. Any payment received by Independence which is not adequate to pay in full the outstanding water and sewer bills, shall be applied to both the water and sewer bills in proportions equal to the respective bills. 16. The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing on the date hereof. The Agreement shall automatically renew from year to year thereafter, unless one party gives ninety (90) days advance notice to the other party of its intent not to renew the agreement. 17. This Agreement shall be construed to be applicable to only the parties hereto and shall not confer any rights, privileges, or obligations on any third party, including customers on Independence and/or Blue Springs. 18. It is mutually understood that there may be sewer customers of Blue Springs who discharge waste into the sewage system of Blue Springs but who obtain water from a source other than Independence. It is agreed that Blue Springs will prepare sewer bills for such customers separate and apart from the bills prepared by Independence under this agreement. 19. To the extent authorized by law, Blue Springs shall indemnify and hold Independence harmless from and against any and all claims, complaints, and causes of action including attorney’s fees and court costs incurred as a result of Independence’s performance hereunder. (Refer to RSMo. §393.015 & §393.016.) 20. This agreement may not be assigned by a party without the express written consent of the other party. 21. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or revised except by written instrument executed by both parties. 22. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assigns, whether the result of legal process, assignment or otherwise, when finally executed and fully approved. 23. This Agreement has been entered into and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. 24. This written Agreement constitutes the complete understanding of the parties and can only be modified in writing by mutual agreement of the parties. 4  Exhibit “A” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have caused the Agreement to be duly executed on the date and year first above written. CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI By:________________________________ City Manager ATTEST: ________________________________ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ City Counselor CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI By:__________________________ City Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ City Attorney 5  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3g Page 1 of 3 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: January 22, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Scott Allen DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST Resolution approving the selection of Gould Evans, P.A. to provide consulting services for completion of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC) updates and authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contract for services regarding the same. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION Section 6.3 of the City’s Charter states that “The City Administrator shall prepare and submit a Comprehensive Development Plan to the City Council, not less than once every five (5) years.” The City’s Comprehensive Plan was developed in 2003, updated with the 2004 Area Plan, and reviewed and modified again in 2009. The City Council approved the 2012-13 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Project CD-01 of $220,000 to prepare an updated Comprehensive Plan. The City’s 2012-13 Annual Budget subsequently allocated the funding for this project. On November 9, 2012, staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consulting services for the Comprehensive (Comp) Plan and UDC updates. Staff received seven (7) responses. Staff reviewed the submittals and narrowed the field to three (3) finalist consultant teams. A Comp Plan Consultant Selection Committee consisting of two Planning Commissioners, one City Councilman, and staff from Community Development, Administration, and Public Works interviewed the finalists in mid-December. After reviewing the consultant scores and committee deliberations, the firm of Gould Evans is recommended to provide the consultant services for the Comprehensive Plan and UDC update. The Gould Evans team also includes Olsson Associates and Wilson & Co. The preliminary schedule for the Comp Plan and UDC updates include several meetings of a Steering Committee made up of City Councilmen, appointed officials, and the public. Selection of Steering Committee members will commence immediately following approval of this contract. Initial meetings will begin in late February or early March. The intent is to meet at least once per month and hold 3-4 public meetings, beginning as early as late February. A multi-day charrette is also planned, similar to the one held with the Downtown Master Plan in 2006, whereby more in-depth community interaction and input will occur. The hope is to present a draft Comp Plan in August, with final adoption in November. The UDC update picks up midstream during the Comp Plan goals and policies formation phase around May, with a draft  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3g Page 2 of 3 presented in September and adoption in December. A more detailed estimated timeline and scope of work is included in Exhibit A. JUSTIFICATION The City Charter requires that the City Administrator submit a comprehensive development plan every five years, and funding has been allocated to this project for fiscal year 2012-13. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: Gould Evans Amount of Request/Contract: $195,000 Amount Budgeted: $220,000 Funding Source/Account Number: 100.12500.530100.000 Additional Funds Needed: Funding Source/Account Number: Tax Impact/Analysis: Abatement/Incentives: Escrow: PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date February 5, 2013 December 15, 2013 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Following a comprehensive review and selection process, the Selection Committee and staff recommend that the firm of Gould Evans, P.A. be selected to provide professional services for completion of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and UDC update. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A Date: N/A Action: N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution with proposed Consultant Agreement attached. IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? Yes 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? Yes  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 3g Page 3 of 3 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Scott Allen, AICP Finance: Director of Community Development PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other: Introduced by Councilman ______ ___ Resolution No. 09-2013 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING SELECTION OF GOULD EVANS, P. A. TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 2013 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE WHEREAS, Section 6.3 of the City Charter requires the City Administrator to provide a comprehensive development plan every 5 years; and WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the 2012-13 Capital Improvements Program and Annual Budget inclusive of funding for this project; and WHEREAS, the City’s Community Development staff advertised and received a response to the Requests For Qualifications from seven (7) firms qualified to provide professional land planning services for the project; and WHEREAS, City staff and a selection committee reviewed the proposals and past experiences, projects, and references with each firm; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the firm of Gould Evans, P. A. be selected to provide consulting services as set forth in Project CD-01 Capital Improvement Program and the Request For Qualifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: The City Council selects Gould Evans, P. A. to perform professional land planning services, as set forth in Project CD-01 of the Capital Improvements Program and the Request For Qualifications, and authorizes the City Administrator to execute the contract, a copy of which is marked Exhibit “A” and is attached and incorporated herein, with said firm for the same. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, this 4th day of February, 2013. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS ________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Kathy Richardson, City Clerk GouldEvans Comprehensiveplan 2/4/2013 Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A"  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 4 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: __February 4, 2013__________ SUBMITTED BY: _Scott Allen_________ DEPARTMENT: Community Development Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST Presentation by Mid-America Regional Council on 40 Highway Corridor Plan BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION In July 2012, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) selected six (6) corridors throughout the metro area on which to develop “Creating Sustainable Places” corridor plans. U.S. Highway 40 from Kansas City through Blue Springs is one of those corridors. MARC’s consultant, Design Workshop, having led several public meetings and staff-level discussions, is nearing completion of the 40 Hwy. Corridor Plan. Mr. Britt Palmberg of Design Workshop will present a brief update on the planning process at the February 4th meeting. JUSTIFICATION Through a federal TIGER grant and MARC’s Creating Sustainable Places program, MARC hired Design Workshop and their team to produce a corridor plan for 40 Hwy. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: Amount of Request/Contract: $0 Amount Budgeted: Funding Source/Account Number: Additional Funds Needed: Funding Source/Account Number: Tax Impact/Analysis: Abatement/Incentives: Escrow: PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date July 2012 February 2013  Council Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Agenda Item # 4 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A Date: Action: LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Presentation outline 2. 40 Hwy Corridor Summary (July 2012) IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Required? 2. Contract/Affidavits Executed? REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Finance: Scott H. Allen, AICP PW/Engineering: Legal: City Administrator: Other: Design Workshop, Inc. Agenda Landscape Architecture To: Scott Allen, Jim Holley Land Planning From: Britt Palmberg Urban Design Strategic Services Date: February 4, 2013 Project Name: 40 Highway Subject: Agenda, Briefing with Blue Springs City Council on 40 Highway Plan • Update on Project Progress to Date (including previous public meetings and takeaways from public input) • Key Land Use Options and Ideas for 40 Highway • Key Transportation Options and Ideas for 40 Highway Corridor • Where we go from here on 40 Highway o Input to Blue Springs Comp Plan o Next Steps for 40 Highway Corridor Planning (multiple jurisdictions) o Potential Pilot Projects along 40 Highway o Preview of Final Public Meeting on 40 Highway (March) DESIGNWORKSHOP Asheville • Aspen • Austin • Denver • Salt Lake City • Tahoe 1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80204 • (tel) 303-623-5186 • (fax) 303-623-2260 www.d e signwork shop.co m US 40 Highway Corridor Planning Study July 2012 The activity centers, transportation corridors, conservation areas and neighborhoods in Greater Kansas City provide a framework for future growth and development within the region. While the Mid-America Regional Council’s (MARC) Creating Sustainable Places initiative includes tools and resources that can be applied anywhere in the region, in the short term, implementation planning is focusing on six specific corridors. Creating Sustainable Places Six Focus Corridors The six demonstration corridors were selected because they are all part of the Smart Moves regional transit plan and are a key focus of other transit investments, including federal TIGER grants. They include: • North Oak Trafficway (Clay County, Mo.) • U.S. 24/40 (eastern Jackson County, Mo.) • Rock Island Railroad line (from downtown Kansas City, Mo. through Lee's Summit) • Troost, Main and 71 Highway (south Kansas City, Mo.) • Shawnee Mission Parkway/Metcalf (Johnson County, Kan.) • State Avenue (Wyandotte County, Kan.) U.S. 40 Highway Corridor Project Summary Planning work is just beginning. The project will develop conceptual plans for three key intersections along the corridor: Prospect, Noland Road, and Adams Dairy Parkway. It will also study redevelopment potential between these intersections. The work will assess the impact of the plans on economic development, social equity and the environment. Project Process and Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Process and Opportunities for Involvement MARC Contact • Cities of Kansas City, Mo., We encourage you to get involved in this Dean Katerndahl Independence, Blue Springs, and important study! Two to three public meetings Government Lee’s Summit will be held over the next six months. Innovations Forum • CSP Equity Partners Director Individual discussions with businesses, • Other community stakeholders MARC neighborhood organizations, transit riders, and • MARC deank@marc.org other stakeholders along the corridor will also • Consultant: Design Workshop Phone: 816-701-8243 take place. Additional Information Smart Moves Regional Transit TIGER Projects Mid America Creating Sustainable Places Vision Regional Council www.marc.org Main: www.kcsmartmoves.org www.marc.org/tiger www.marc.org/sustainableplaces Focus Corridors: www.marc.org/sustainableplaces/corridors Implementation Guidebook: www.marc.org/sustainableplaces/guidebook