City Council Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · May 20, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 2019
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, May 20,
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 Boy Scout
ORDER Troop 1306 of the Church of the Resurrection led in the pledge of
allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Culpepper moved to approve the following Consent
Agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember
Lievsay.
• Minutes of the May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting
• Resolution No. 24-2019 approving a purchase and contract in the
( amount of $82,229.99 from Hilton Displays, LLC for signage at
Burrus Old Mill Park, CIP project PR-01-19
• Resolution No. 25-2019 approving a lease/purchase agreement
with VGM Financial Services, for the Lease/purchase of a
Jacobsen HR600 Wide Area Mower for Adams Pointe Golf Club
• 2019 Board and Commission Appointments - The list of the
Mayor's appointments are as follows:
CDBG Advisory Committee:
New appointment: Jason Ellis, Downtown Review Board
Rep.
Downtown Review Board:
Reappoint: Ken Billups, Jr., Planning Commission
Rep
Jackie Fairbanks, Planning
Commission Rep Alt
New appointment: Jason Ellis
Economic Development Board:
Reappoint: Jim McCullough
New appointment: Drew Grossman
Historic Preservation Commission:
Reappoint: Frances Hose, Chair
Pam Albarelli, Vice Chair
Ken Billups, Jr., Planning Commission
May 20, 2019 City Council Minutes Page 3
APPLICANT Rich Wood, Polsinelli Law Firm, presented on behalf of the applicant
and addressed questions from Council.
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The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4663 vacating water line
READING - BILL NO. 4663 easements on the proposed Novel Place at White Oak Marketplace
- VACATION OF property (VAC-03-19-6847). Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the
WATERLINE EASEMENTS first reading of Bill No. 4663 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having
(VAC-03-19-684 7)
previously been made available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4663 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Kaylor and, after Council discussion, carried
unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4663 by title.
4663 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4663 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4821, 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
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4664 approving the
READING - BILL NO. 4664 Final Plat for Novel Place at White Oak Marketplace (PF-03-19-6848).
- FINAL PLAT FOR NOVEL Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4664 by
PLACE AT WHITE OAK title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available
MARKETPLACE (PF-03-19-
to the public.
6848)
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4664 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and, after Council discussion, carried
unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4664 by title.
4664 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4664 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4822, 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-Aye
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING-TAX Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider the Tax Abatement
( ABATEMENT FOR of real property for the new construction of structures by Dwellings by
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PROPERTY AT 106 AND Design KC, LLC at 106 SW 8th Street and 108 SW 8th Street at 6:13
108 SW 8rH STREET 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 Teresa Evans, Economic Development Coordinator, outlined the
proposed tax abatement.
APPLICANT Mike Yancik, Dwellings by Design, KC spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6: 19 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4665 approving the
READING - BILL NO. 4665 Jones Place Project under the Amended and Restated Main Center
- TAX ABATEMENT FOR Redevelopment Plan and approving an abatement agreement for the
PROPERTY AT 106 AND project. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No.
108 SW 8TH STREET
4665 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made
available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4665 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper and, after Council discussion, carried
unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4665 by title.
( 4665 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4665 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4823, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider the creation of the
NORTH BLUE SPRINGS North Blue Springs Community Improvement District at 6:20 p.m. The
CID 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, Assistant Director of Community Development, outlined
the proposed Community Improvement District.
APPLICANT Rich Wood, Polsinelli presented on the proposed Community
Improvement District and addressed questions from the Council, the
presentation is attached to these minutes.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION Councilmember Fowler expressed his disapproval of authorizing
( services in the Community Improvement District and discussion
followed.
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APPLICANT Sid Douglas, Gilmore and Bell, and Rich Wood, Polsinelli, spoke on
( behalf of the applicant and addressed questions from Council related
to authorizing services in the Community Improvement District.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4666 establishing the
READING - BILL NO. 4666 North Blue Springs Community Improvement District and approving a
- NORTH BLUE SPRINGS Cooperative Agreement among the City, the North Blue Springs
CID Community Improvement District, and Enterprises Cosco, LLC. Deputy
City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4666 by title;
copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to
the public.
MOTION TO AMEND BILL Councilmember Fowler concurrently moved to approve Bill No. 4666
NO. 4666 upon its first reading, and to Amend Bill No. 4666 by striking of items 8
and 9 under Exhibit D in the Cooperative Agreement 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. 4666, as amended, by
4666 title. Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4666 upon its
second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4824, with a copy
attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
( Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye
Lievsay - Aye Edmondson - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Years
2019-2020 TO 2023-2024 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Program at 6:41 p.m.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court
PROGRAM reporter. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter entered one exhibit into the
record.
STAFF REPORT Mike Mallon, Assistant Director of Community Development, outlined
the proposed Capital Improvements Program.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION The Council discussed unfunded projects in the Capital Improvements
Program.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4667 Fiscal Years 2019-
READING - BILL NO. 4667 2020 to 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Program for the City of Blue
( - 2019-2020 TO 2023-2024 Springs. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 4667 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made
PROGRAM available to the public.
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Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4667 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. 4667 by title.
4667 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4667 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4825, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye
Lievsay-Aye Edmondson - Aye
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider amendments to the
AMENDMENTS TO THE Unified Development Code related to medical marijuana at 6:52 p.m.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court
CODE RELATED TO reporter. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter entered one exhibit into the
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
record.
STAFF REPORT Mike Mallon, Assistant Director of Community Development, outlined
the proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code related to
( Medical Marijuana and addressed questions from Council.
MOTION TO CONTINUE Councilmember Fowler concurrently moved to divide the Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING TO (sic) into two parts, to separate out Section 7 of the Ordinance (sic)
JUNE 3, 2019 AND TO amending Section 404.240.E of the Downtown Development Code and
AMEND BILL NO. 4668 to continue the public hearing on the amendment of Section-404:240-:-1::---------
of the Downtown Development Code to the June 3, 2019 City Council
Meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Culpepper and carried
unanimously after Council discussion.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1 ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4668 amending various
READING - BILL NO. 4668 Sections and Subsections of Title IV, Chapters 401-411, Unified
AMENDMENTS TO THE Development Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Blue
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT Springs to adopt regulations for the Zoning, Land Use, and
CODE RELATED TO
Development Standards related to medical marijuana uses and
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
facilities. Deputy City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill
No. 4668 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been
made available to the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4668, with previous
amendment (sic) to divide the Ordinance into two parts upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Culpepper. The second part of the Public Hearing and
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Ordinance amending the Code will be presented to the Council on June
3, 2019.
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1st MOTION TO AMEND Councilmember Edmondson moved to amend Bill No. 4668 by adding
BILL NO. 4668 Regional Commercial under permitted use for Medical Marijuana
testing facilities. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Lievsay and
carried unanimously.
2nd MOTION TO AMEND Councilmember Edmondson moved to amend Bill No. 4668 by
BILL NO. 4668 changing Section 405.050.A.36.b to reduce the buffering from 1000
feet to 300 feet for Marijuana Testing Facilities. Motion was seconded
by Councilmember Lievsay and carried unanimously after discussion.
VOTE ON 1sr READING OF Motion to approve divided Bill No. 4668, as twice amended, on its first
BILL NO. 4668, AS TWICE reading carried unanimously.
AMENDED
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Porter made the second reading of Bill No. 4668, as twice
4668, AS TWICE amended, by title. Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No.
AMENDED 4668 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4826, with
a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried with the
following vote:
Lievsay-Aye Edmondson - Aye
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye
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Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1 ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4669 amending Title V
READING - BILL NO. 4669 (Building and Construction) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE V Springs, Missouri, adding Chapter 520, Erosion and Sediment Control,
(BUILDING AND Section 520.010, 520.020, 520.030, 520.040, and 520.050. Deputy
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE City Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4669 by title;
CODE OF ORDINANCES .
copies of th e propose d B'II
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the public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4669 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. 4669 by title.
4669 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4669 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4827, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye
Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
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INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4670 approving the
READING - BILL NO. 4670 Final Plat for Extra Space Highway 7 (PF-03-19-6835). Deputy City
- FINAL PLAT FOR EXTRA Clerk Julia Porter made the first reading of Bill No. 4670 by title ; copies
SPACE HIGHWAY 7 of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the
(PF-03-19-6835)
public.
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No . 4670 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. 4670 by title .
4670 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4670 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4828, 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-Aye
Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye
Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
MAYORAL This Memorial Day, remember those who have paid the ultimate price
ANNOUNCEMENTS by participating in the National Moment of Remembrance which
encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3:00 p.m.
local time on Memorial Day for one minute of silence in tribute to those
that gave their live for our freedom .
Thoughts to Ponder:
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be
trusted with important matters."
(Albert Einstein)
ADJOURNMENT At 7:22 p.m., there was no further business to come before the Council,
Councilmember Kaylor moved the meeting be adjourned . Motion
seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried unanimously.
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
ATTEST:
Carson Ross, Mayor
Julia Porter, Deputy City Clerk
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