City Council Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · May 6, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 6, 2019
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, May 6,
2019, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100
Smith Street with Mayor Carson Ross presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS IN Jerry Kaylor Galen Ericson
ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson
Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper
Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, Assistant City
Administrator Christine Cates, City Attorney Jacqueline Sommer, and
Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter.
CALL MEETING TO Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led in the
ORDER pledge
CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Culpepper moved to approve the following Consent
Agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember
Kaylor.
• Minutes of the April 15, 2019 City Council Meetings 1 and 2 and
the Minutes of the April 29, 2019 City Council Work Session.
• Liquor License for Origination Brewing LLC dba Wind Shift
Brewing located at 3421 NW Jefferson Street Suite B, to
manufacture, distill and blend intoxicating liquors as well as retail
selling intoxicating liquors by the drink for consumption on premises
to include Sunday sales
• Resolution No. 22-2019 approving the disposition of Information
Technology department records which have met the required
retention period
• Resolution No. 23-2019 approving a Change Order to Task Order
No. 42 under a contract with TranSystems Corporation for survey
and title work services for the 7 Highway Sidewalk Project
• 2019 Board and Commission Appointments - The list of the
Mayor's appointments are as follows:
Appearance Review Committee:
Reappoint: David Smith
David Smith, Chair
Bob Frost
Board of Adjustment:
Reappoint: Nancy Yendes
New appointment: Shana League
CDBG Advisory Committee:
Reappoint: Cindy Miller, Chair
New appointment: Keith Hannaman, Park
Commission Rep.
Keith Hannaman, Vice Chair
Susan Stokenbury, Planning
Commission Rep.
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Development Advisory Commission:
Reappoint: Mitchell Peil, Planning
Commission Rep
Mitchell Peil, Chair
Economic Development Board:
Reappoint: Dave Meyer
New appointment: Becky Nace, Chair
Joey Zarrillo, Vice Chair
Human Relations Commission:
Reappoint: Marjorie Major, Chair
New appointment: Leslie Gleason
Land Bank of Blue Springs:
Reappoint: Jim May
Main Center Redevelopment Corporation:
Reappoint: Gailen Snyder
Gailen Snyder, Chair
Park Commission:
Reappoint: Dena Duhon
Kathy Richardson
New appointment: Megan Johnson, Vice Chair
Planning Commission:
Reappoint: Ken Billups, Jr.
Susan Stokenbury
New Appointment: Ashley Hose
Public Art Commission:
Reappoint: Eleanor Frasier, Chair
Ramon Magee
Ramon Magee, Vice Chair
Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board:
Reappoint: Cynthia Savel
Cynthia Savel, Chair
Natalie Beltgens
Cindy Hood
New Appointment: Elly Welchert
Bob Morton, Vice Chair
The Consent Agenda was approved with the following vote:
Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye
Lievsay - Aye Edmondson - Aye
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Mayor Ross opened three Public Hearings concurrently to consider
REZONE (RZ-03-19-6829), the following at 6:02 p.m.:
AMENDED PUD CONCEPT • A Rezoning from "GB/PUD" (General Business / Planned Unit
PLAN (PUDC-03-19-6830), Development) to "MF-18/PUD" (High Density Multi-Family /
AND INDUSTRIAL
Planned Unit Development) for the 5.46 +/- acre Novel Place
DEVELOPMENTPLAN-
NOVEL PLACE AT WHITE at White Oak Marketplace development located +/- 230-ft.
OAK MARKETPLACE south of SW Sunset Avenue and west of 1101 SW 7 Highway
(Price Chopper) (RZ-03-19-6829);
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• An Amended PUD Concept Plan for Novel Place at White Oak
Marketplace for 5.46 +/- acres for the development of a mid-
rise apartment building (PUDC-03-19-6830); and
• A plan for an industrial development project for the benefit of
Novel Place Blue Springs, LLC, authorizing the City to issue
its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds in the maximum
principal amount of $23,000,000; and authorizing certain other
actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds.
The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court
reporter. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter entered one exhibit into the
record for each of the three Public Hearings.
STAFF REPORT Matt Wright, Senior Planner, outlined the proposed rezoning, Amended
Planned Unit Development Concept Plan, and Chapter 100 Tax
Abatement Bonds; and addressed questions from Council.
APPLICANT Sid Douglas, Gilmore & Bell; Rich Wood, Polsinelli, P.C.; Chris Hafner,
Davidson Architecture and Engineering; and Jeff Burg, Novel Place,
LLC spoke on behalf of the applicant and addressed questions from
Council.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1 ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4655 rezoning a 5.46 +/-
READING - BILL NO. acre property from "GB/PUD" (General Business / Planned Unit
4655 - REZONE NOVEL Development) to "MF-18/PUD" (High Density Multi-Family / Planned
PLACE AT WHITE OAK Unit Development) for Novel Place at White Oak Marketplace
MARKETPLACE (RZ-03-
development located +/- 230-ft. south of SW Sunset Avenue and west
19-6829)
of 1101 SW 7 Highway (Price Chopper) (RZ-03-19-6829). Deputy City
Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4655 by title; copies
of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the
public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4655 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and, after Council discussion, carried with
a vote of 4-3.
Lievsay- NO Edmondson - NO
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-NO
Mayor Ross - Aye
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4655 by title.
4655 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4655 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4814, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
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Lievsay- NO Edmondson - NO
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor- NO
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1 ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4656 approving an
READING - BILL NO. Amended PUD Concept Plan for Novel Place at White Oak
4656 - AMENDED PUD Marketplace for 5.46 +/- acres for the development of a mid-rise
CONCEPT PLAN FOR apartment building (PUDC-03-19-6830). Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter
NOVEL PLACE AT WHITE
made the first reading of Bill No. 4656 by title; copies of the proposed
OAK MARKETPLACE
(PUDC-03-19-6830)
Bill having previously been made available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4656 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and, after Council discussion, carried with
a vote of 5-2.
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-NO
Edmondson - NO Lievsay - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4656 by title.
4656 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4656 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4815, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-NO
Edmondson - NO Lievsay - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4657 approving a plan
READING - BILL NO. for an industrial development project for the benefit of Novel Place Blue
4657 - INDUSTRIAL Springs, LLC, authorizing the City to issue its Taxable Industrial
DEVELOPMENT PLAN Revenue Bonds in the maximum principal amount of $23,000,000; and
FOR NOVEL PLACE AT
authorizing certain other actions in connection with the issuance of the
WHITEOAK
MARKETPLACE bonds. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No.
4657 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made
available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4657 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and, after Council discussion, carried with
a vote of 5-2.
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-NO
Edmondson - NO Lievsay -Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
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2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4657 by title.
4657 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4657 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4816, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Ericson - Aye Kaylor- NO
Edmondson - NO Lievsay - Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider rezoning a property
REZONE 3200 NW located at 3200 NW Jefferson Street from "GB" (General Business) to
JEFFERSON STREET "RC" (Regional Commercial) to bring the existing business into
(RZ-03-19-6853) conformance with the Unified Development Code (RZ-03-19-6853) at
7:02 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a
certified court reporter. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter entered one
exhibit into the record.
STAFF REPORT Mike Mallon, Assistance Director of Community Development, outlined
the proposed rezoning.
APPLICANT Alan Johnson, Alan Johnson Design spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 7: 10 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4658 rezoning a
READING - BILL NO. property located at 3200 NW Jefferson Street from "GB" (General
4658 - REZONE 3200 NW Business) to "RC" (Regional Commercial) to bring the existing business
JEFFERSON STREET into conformance with the Unified Development Code (RZ-03-19-
(RZ-03-19-6853)
6853). Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No.
4658 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made
available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4658 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Lievsay and, after Council discussion, carried
unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4658 by title.
4658 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4658 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4817, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
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INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4661 terminating tax
READING - BILL NO. 4661 increment financing with the Fall Creek redevelopment area, dissolving
TERMINATING FALL the related special allocation fund, and authorizing certain related
CREEK TIF actions. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No.
4661 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made
available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4661 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Kaylor and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4661 by title.
4661 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4661 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4819, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Lievsay- Aye Edmondson - Aye
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4662 amending Section
READING - BILL NO. 4662 110.065 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, to
AMENDING SECTION limit the terms of members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
110.065 OF THE CODE OF to 3 years except as otherwise specified in the Code. Deputy City Clerk
ORDINANCES
Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4662 by title; copies of the
proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4662 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and carried unanimously.
2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4662 by title.
4662 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4662 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4820, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
MAYORAL City Administrator Eric Johnson was awarded the Jay T. Bell
ANNOUNCEMENTS Professional Management Award by the Missouri City/County
Management Association at the annual conference on Thursday, May
2, 2019.
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Thoughts to Ponder:
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest
appreciation is not to utter words , but to live by them ."
(John F. Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT At 7:48 p.m ., there was no further business to come before the Council ,
Councilmember Kaylor moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Culpepper and carried unanimously.
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
ATTEST:
Carson Ross, Mayor
JuOaPorter,[)eputy City Clerk
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