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CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2014 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held Monday, December 15, 2014, 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Municipal Annex, 1304 Main Street with Mayor Carson Ross presiding. COUNCILMEN IN Jeff Quibell Dale Carter ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper Also present were Deputy City Administrator Adam Norris, Assistant City Administrator, Christine Cates, City Attorney Nancy Yendes, and City Clerk Sheryl Morgan. CALL MEETING Mayor Carson Ross called the City Council meeting to order. TO ORDER MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Ross gave a brief recap of the meeting agenda and explained the Consent Agenda. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Edmondson moved to approve the minutes of the MINUTES December 1, 2014 meeting of the City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 121-2014 NO. 121-2014 approving a contract with the Indian Hills Owners Association, Inc. INDIAN HILLS OWNERS for a private street light agreement. Motion seconded by ASSOC. – PRIVATE Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: STREET LIGHT AGMT Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 122-2014 NO. 122-2014 approving an agreement with Downtown Blue Springs Main Street, COST SHARING FOR Inc., d/b/a Blue Springs Downtown Alive! for sharing costs for the PERMANENT ART selection and purchase of permanent public art in downtown Blue Springs. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye 1 ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 123-2014 NO. 123-2014 approving an agreement with Vermont Systems, Inc. for the VERMONT SYSTEMS – purchase of Parks & Recreation registration software. Motion PARK & RECREATION seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following SOFTWARE votes: Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 124-2014 NO. 124-2014 designating Adam Norris as Acting City Administrator during the ACTING CITY temporary absence or disability of City Administrator, and rescinding ADMINISTRATOR Resolution No. 8-2006. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 125-2014 NO. 125-2014 approving an agreement with Custom Lighting Services, LLC, d/b/a PAINTING OF STREET Black & McDonald for painting street light poles on Woods Chapel LIGHT POLES Road. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye PRESENTATION – John Zimmerman, Assistant Vice President of TranSystems SIDEWALK PROGRAM Corporation presented the findings from the sidewalk inventory and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) analysis authorized by Council at the April 9, 2014 meeting. TranSystems proposed a course of action for repairs to the City’s sidewalk system which included including curb ramps, sidewalks and street crossings. 83% of sidewalks and 56% of curb ramps in the City would require minor modifications in order to meet ADA specifications. Mr. Zimmerman outlined the proposed prioritization process and discussed the development of an ADA grievance process and the designation of an ADA coordinator within the City. Mr. Zimmerman stated Council comments would be incorporated into the transition plan and the plan would be published on the City’s website for a 60- day period for public comments. At the end of the comment period, the plan can be finalized. DISCUSSION Public Works Director Chris Sandie confirmed that the map presented by Mr. Zimmerman identifying the areas in need of repairs shows a split among the three Council Districts. Mr. Sandie 2  requested Council approval for an agreement with TranSystems to assist with the construction management of the sidewalk plan. This assistance would augment current Public Works staff during the implementation of the plan as this project will be worked concurrently with the Overlay Project. ADOPT RESOLUTION Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 126-2014 NO. 126-2014 approving an agreement with TranSystems Corporation for design SIDEWALK PLAN – and limited construction management services for implementation of DESIGN AND the City’s sidewalk plan. Motion seconded by Councilman Lievsay CONSTRUCTION and carried with the following votes: MANAGEMENT Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Quibell – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Ross opened the public hearing rezoning Blue Springs REZONING BLUE Chiropractic Health Center. The property is located on the SPRINGS CHIROPRACTIC southwest corner of SW 8th Street and W Main Street. The minutes HEALTH CENTER (RZ-11- of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court reporter. 14-4664) STAFF REPORT City Clerk Sheryl Morgan offered one Exhibit into the public record. Community Development Director Scott Allen stated the current zoning for the property is T4 (General Urban) and the applicant is requesting to rezone to T5 (Urban Center) to allow the construction of a chiropractic health center. The rezoning is required because the T4 zoning is primarily a dense residential mix, and T5 is more mixed use, a traditional commercial downtown. The applicant’s proposed building is more appropriate for a T5, but would still require a conditional use permit. Staff originally recommended denial, but is now more amenable to the rezoning based on the public testimony at the Planning Commission meeting and viewing the site plan and drawings of the building. Mr. Allen addressed questions from Council related to the zoning map and the Downtown Master Plan. Councilman Edmondson noted that the Downtown Review Board voted to deny the rezoning, but they did not have the illustrations. APPLICANT Richard Hu of HJM Architects spoke for the Applicant, Aston Goldsworthy. Mr. Hu stated that the Applicant desires to build a 6,000 square foot medical health center and plans to relocate from his current 2,000 square foot location at 12th and Main Streets. Mr. Hu presented the site plan and drawings of the buildings. Mr. Hu stated the Applicant has just begun considering the use of tax abatements for future landscaping and the burying of power lines. 3 IN SUPPORT OF Frances Hose, Susie Gfeller, Clay Swope, Aston Goldsworthy and Pat Goldsworthy spoke in support of the project. IN OPPOSITION TO Lyle Shaver spoke in opposition to the project. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council inquired as to the number of additional patients the new medical health center estimates bringing to Blue Springs, discussed concerns about spot zoning, and the possibility of the Applicant requesting tax abatements. Council discussed the empty bank lot and other vacant property in downtown. Hearing no further comments for or against, Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. ST INTRODUCTION AND 1 Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4352 rezoning property READING – BILL NO. 4352 from General Urban (T4) to Urban Center (T5). Ms. Morgan made REZONING BLUE the first reading of Bill No. 4352, by title; copies of the proposed Bill SPRINGS CHIROPRACTIC having previously been made available to the public. HEALTH CENTER (RZ-11- 14-4664) Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4352 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with a vote of 6-1 after the following discussion: DISCUSSION Councilman Fowler discussed concern over projects that are not presented in their entirety at the beginning, and later request incentives after initial approvals are received. Mayor Ross clarified that this request is only for the rezoning. ND 2 READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4352, by title. 4352 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4352 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4525, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote: Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Edmondson – No Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Ross opened the public hearing on amendments to the AMENDMENT TO CDBG CDBG 2011-2016 Consolidated Plan and 2014-15 Annual Action 2011-16 CONSOLIDATED Plan. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a PLAN AND 2014-15 certified court reporter. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN STAFF REPORT City Clerk Sheryl Morgan offered one Exhibit into the public record. Scott Allen, Community Development Director stated this public hearing will open the 30-day comment period for amendments to the 2011-2016 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan. The amendment would include a public service funding component to the Consolidated Plan and adjust the Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds to the Community Services League and Hope House. 4 IN SUPPORT OF No comments in support of. IN OPPOSITION TO No comments in opposition to. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council and Staff discussed that the funds to the agencies would be tracked to ensure that residents of Blue Springs are benefiting from the funds. The payment schedule to the agencies has not been determined, but will outlined during contract preparation. Hearing no further comments for or against, Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. ST INTRODUCTION AND 1 Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4353 amending READING – BILL NO. 4353 Chapter 605 of the Code of Ordinances to amend all references to AMENDING CHAPTER 605 an Occupational License to a Business License, to increase the OF CODE OF City’s business license fee, create a Contractor’s Fee for plumbers ORDINANCES and electricians and increase the change of location fee. Ms. REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSES Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4353, by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4353 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously after discussion. DISCUSSION Council inquired whether the fee for plumbers and electricians is an annual fee or per job. Assistant City Administrator Christine Cates confirmed it is an annual fee. ND 2 READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4353, by title. 4353 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4353 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4526, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following vote after discussion: DISCUSSION Councilman Quibell noted that this Ordinance would also increase the fees paid by him and Councilman Edmondson as well as other business owners. Councilman Culpepper – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Quibell – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ST INTRODUCTION AND 1 Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4354 amending Section READING – BILL NO. 4354 355.010 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit parking within four AMENDING SECTION feet of a driveway. Ms. Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 355.010 OF CODE OF 4354, by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been ORDINANCES made available to the public. PROHIBITING PARKING Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4354 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. 5 ND 2 READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4354, by title. 4354 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4354 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4527, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote: Councilman Lievsay –Aye Councilman Edmondson – Aye Councilman Fowler – Aye Councilman Culpepper – Aye Councilman Carter – Aye Councilman Quibell – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye MAYORAL The Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled for ANNOUNCEMENTS December 22nd. City Hall will be closed December 25th and 26th, and January 1st. There will be no City Council meeting on Monday, January 5th. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20th. Mayor Ross wished Councilman Culpepper a happy birthday. Thoughts to Ponder from an old time Christmas carol: We wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. MOTION TO PUBLISH Councilman Carter made a motion to publish the proposed THE CDBG AMENDMENT amendment for the 30-day comment period. Motion seconded by Councilman Quibell and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT At 7:54 p.m. there was no further business to come before the Council; Councilman Carter moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Councilman Fowler and carried unanimously. ___________________________________ ATTEST: Carson Ross, Mayor ______________________________ Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk 6