City Council Agendas

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 3, 2021 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building 1100 SW Smith Blue Springs, Missouri Public Telephone Conference (816) 743-4875 - Conference ID: 423 742 418# The meeting can be viewed live on Blue Springs Comcast Channel 7 and AT&T Channel 99 and www.bluespringsgov.com/CityMeetingsLive PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Jackson County Executive Order dated November 18, 2020 and any subsequent amendments and Phase 2.5 of the Eastern Jackson County Recovery Plan limiting public gatherings, this meeting will be conducted by taking safe social distancing measures as required by the Order. For this meeting, the public may attend in person or via telephone conference (816-743-4875, Conference ID: 423 742 418#) as provided in Section 610.020(4) RSMo. Information on how to provide testimony via telephone conference in a public hearing can be found at the end of this Agenda. Members of the City Council will be participating in person and via video-conference and/or telephone as provided in Section 610.020(1) RSMo. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Confirmation of Quorum 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 of the Council with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request of a member of the City Council. a. Minutes of the April 19, 2021 City Council Meeting b. Approve slate of Board/Commission Appointments c. Resolution No. 25-2021 approving the disposition of records d. Resolution No. 26-2021 ratifying the purchase of a steel storage building 4. Visitors – Please complete the Speaker Appearance Form on the City’s website prior to 4:30 the day of the meeting, or give to City staff at meeting if attending in person. Any speakers wishing to discuss a matter with a scheduled Public Hearing will be called upon during the Public Hearing. 5. Introduction and readings of Bill No. 4854 amending the Code of Ordinances to change to the age of Juvenile Offenders  6. Presentation – Blue Springs Business Survey 7. Reconsider – Bill Nos. 4847 and 4848 - Proverbs Holdings, LLC – Rezoning (RZ- 02-21-7659) and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan (PDC-02-21-7661) (Approved by Council on April 19, 2021) 8. Resolution No. 27-2021 Directing Staff to Evaluate Cost and Funding Scenarios for Employee Compensation Review 9. Mayoral Announcements Thoughts to Ponder 10. Adjourn Miscellaneous Items Park Commission Meeting – Tuesday, May 4, 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission Task Force Meeting – Tuesday, May 4, 6:45 PM Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, May 10, 6:30 PM Public Art Commission Meeting – Wednesday, May 12, 3:30 PM Board of Adjustment Meeting – Wednesday, May 12 - CANCELED Land Bank of Blue Springs Meeting – Monday, May 17, 3:00 PM City Council Meeting – Monday, May 17, 6:00 PM Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, May 24, 6:30 PM Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 25, 6:00 PM Memorial Day - City Offices Closed – Monday, May 31 Park Commission Meeting – Tuesday, June 1, 6:00 PM City Council Meeting – Monday, June 7, 6:00 PM COVID-19 – Council Meetings and Public Hearings The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month in person. Pursuant to the Jackson County Executive Order dated November 18, 2020 and any subsequent amendments limiting public gatherings, meetings will be conducted by taking safe social distancing measures as required by the Order. What does this mean for the public? For this meeting, the public may attend the City Council meeting in person in the Council Chambers at the Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street, or via telephone conference (816-743-4875, Conference ID: 423 742 418#) as provided in Section 610.020(4) RSMo. The public may view the Council meeting live on Comcast Channel 7, AT&T Channel 99, and on the City’s website at www.bluespringsgov.com/CityMeetingsLive. Please note that there is a 10-15 second delay in the television and website broadcast vs. the telephone conference line. Public Hearing Comments: If you would like to make a public comment during a public hearing, we request that you submit a Speaker Appearance Form prior to 4:30 the day of the meeting (www.bluespringsgov.com/MeetingSpeaker). Comments and supporting documents that you would like included as an exhibit for a Public Hearing can also be emailed to CityClerk@bluespringsgov.com by noon on the day of the Council meeting. Emailed comments must include “PUBLIC COMMENT: (Title of Project)” as the subject line. The Mayor and staff will call upon you by announcing your First and Last Name and the four digits of your phone number. When called upon, staff will request that you unmute your phone by pressing *6. You will be sworn in by a Public Stenographer and be asked to state your full name and address for the record. Visitors Session/General Comments: If you wish to address Council on other matters, we request that you submit a Speaker Appearance Form prior to 4:30 the day of the meeting. The Mayor and staff will call upon you during the Visitors Session at the end of the regular meeting agenda by announcing your First and Last Name and the four digits of your phone number if participating by phone. What does this mean for applicants? Applicants will participate in the Public Hearing in person in the Council Chambers at the Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street. The City of Blue Springs thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website on Thursday, April 29, 2021 Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, Department Directors, and Press FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator DATE: April 29, 2021 SUBJECT: Agenda Explanations Item 3b – Appointment of Board/Commission Members Pursuant to Blue Springs Home Rule Charter Section 4.4.C – Powers and Duties; Appointments: The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the majority of the Council, shall appoint all members of committees, boards, and commissions. A slate of 2021 appointments and reappointments will be submitted to Council for approval. Refer to Council Information Form from City Clerk Sheryl Morgan for additional information. Item 3c – Disposition of Records Adopt a Resolution to approve the disposition of Information Technology department records which have met the required retention period as prescribed by the Blue Springs Records Retention, Management, and Destruction Policy dated November 28, 2016 and in accordance with the Missouri Secretary of State’s records retention guidelines. Refer to Council Information Form from City Clerk Sheryl Morgan for additional information. Item 3d – Purchase of Storage Building Adopt a Resolution to ratify a purchase in the amount of $76,336 from Titan Steel Structures for a 60’ X 100’ metal storage building kit. Refer to Council Information Form from Dennis Dovel, Director of Parks and Recreation, for additional information. Item 5 – Code Amendment Changing Age of Juvenile Offender Passage of a Bill amending Sections 220.540.A, 220.540.B, and 220.770.C.2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, to change the applicable ages from seventeen to eighteen in accordance with a change in Missouri law raising the age of juvenile offender from seventeen to eighteen. Refer to Council Information Form from Police Chief Bob Muenz and City Attorney Jacqueline Sommer for additional information. Item 6 – Presentation of Blue Springs Business Survey Findings Robert Heacock, Senior Project Manager of ETC Institute, will present the Blue Springs business survey findings report and open-ended comments. Refer to Council Information Form from Economic Development Manager Brandon Keller for additional information. Item 7 – Reconsider Bill Nos. 4847 and 4848 - Proverbs Holdings, LLC A Motion by Councilmember Ericson to reconsider Bill No. 4847 Rezoning Property from “AG” (County Agriculture) to “SF-12/PD” (Large Lot Single Family/Planned Development) and Bill No. 4848 Approving Proverbs Estates Planned Development Concept Plan, both previously passed by the City Council on April 19, 2021. Refer to Council Information Form from City Attorney Jacqueline Sommer for additional information. April 29, 2021 Page 2 Item 8 – Employee Compensation Review Adopt a Resolution directing staff to evaluate cost and funding scenarios for a targeted compensation review of positions, to ensure external market equity, fairness, and the ability to attract, hire and retain talented employees, and to implement certain changes. Refer to Council Information Form from Councilmembers Culpepper and Ericson for additional information.  CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 2021 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, April 19, 2021, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Ave., Blue Springs, Missouri and via video-conference, with Mayor Carson Ross presiding. Pursuant to Jackson County Executive Order dated November 18, 2020 and any subsequent amendments and Phase 2.5 of the Eastern Jackson County Recovery Plan limiting public gatherings, the City Council participated in this meeting in person, via video-conference and/or telephone to ensure safe social distancing measures were taken as provided in Sections 610.020(1) and 610.020(4) RSMo. The public was able to attend via telephone conference and in person. 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 City Clerk Sheryl Morgan. CALL MEETING TO Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Sheryl ORDER Morgan confirmed a quorum of the Council was present. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ericson requested Item 3b – Council Liaison Appointments be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilmember Culpepper moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaylor. • Minutes of the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting • 2021 Council Liaison Appointments: CIP Committee (including Budget Review and Tourism and Visitors’ Advisory Commission): Councilmember Culpepper Councilmember Lievsay Councilmember Kaylor CDBG Advisory: Councilmember Ericson Councilmember Edmondson Councilmember Fowler Development Advisory Commission: Councilmember Kaylor Downtown Review Board: Councilmember Edmondson Councilmember Ericson Economic Development Council: Councilmember Kaylor Historic Preservation Commission: Councilmember Lievsay April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 2 Human Relations Commission: Councilmember Fowler Park Commission: Councilmember Culpepper Public Art Commission: Councilmember Culpepper Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Board: Councilmember Ericson Solid Waste Commission: Councilmember Fowler • Resolution No. 21-2021 approving a purchase in the amount of $589,142 from Blue Springs Ford Sales, Inc. for sixteen Ford Utility Vehicles • Resolution No. 22-2021 approving a purchase in the amount of $89,746.40 from Gulf States Distributing Inc. for ammunition • Appointment of Board and Commission Members: Appearance Review Committee: Reappointment: David Smith Bob Frost David Smith, Chair Bob Frost, Vice Chair Board of Adjustment: Reappointment: Ron Amos New appointment: Andrew Crick Erwin Gard Development Advisory Commission: Reappointment: Bruce Reynolds Orion Berridge Bob Frost Orion Berridge, Vice Chair Downtown Review Board: Reappointment: Jason Ellis Historic Preservation Commission: Reappointment: Chris Birkenmaier Frances Hose Ken Billups, Jr., Planning Commission Rep. Frances Hose, Chair Pam Albarelli, Vice Chair New appointment: Nicole Gaulden Kelly Roberson Main Center Redevelopment Corporation: Reappointment: Gailen Snyder Gailen Snyder, Chair Park Commission: Reappointment: Megan Johnson Richard Mitchem Keith Hannaman, Chair Maureen Johnson, Vice Chair New appointment: Jon Burke Planning Commission: Reappointment: Mitchell Peil Chad Sanderson April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 3 Public Art Commission: Reappointment: Susan Rew Eleanor Frasier Eleanor Frasier, Chair Ramon Magee, Vice Chair New appointment: Pam Vaughan Taylor Beller Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Board: Reappointment: Natalie Beltgens New appointment: Roy Boyd Carmen Booker Steven “Jeff” Rogers, Chair Roy Boyd, Vice Chair Solid Waste Management Commission: Reappointment: John Nolan John Nolan, Chair Technical Review Committee: New appointment: LaShell Slaughter The above Consent Agenda items were approved with the following vote: Kaylor – Aye Ericson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ITEM 3B – COUNCIL Councilmember Ericson requested that Item 3b – Council Liaison LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Appointments be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration and encouraged Councilmembers to attend the board meetings. Councilmember Culpepper moved to approve Item 3b – Council Liaison Appointments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4846 declaring and READING – BILL NO. 4846 accepting the election results from the April 6, 2021 election regarding – DECLARING AND a one-half percent sales tax for local parks. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan ACCEPTING APRIL 6, 2021 made the first reading of Bill No. 4846 by title; copies of the proposed ELECTION RESULTS Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4846 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council expressed their appreciation to the staff, Park Commission and the voters of Blue Springs for their support. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4846 by title. 4846 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4846 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4990, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following vote: April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 4 Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Culpepper – Aye Ericson – Aye Kaylor – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye ELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Ross called for nominations from the floor for the one-year term PRO TEMPORE of the Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Kaylor nominated Councilmember Edmondson for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Ross, receiving no further nominations, declared that nominations cease and approve the nomination of Councilmember Edmondson by acclamation. Councilmember Edmondson was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tempore by acclamation. PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider rezoning from REZONING County Agriculture to Large Lot Single-Family/Planned Development (RZ-02-21-7659) AND for a 20.34 +/- acre development (RZ-02-21-7659) and to approve a PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Planned Development Concept Plan for Proverbs Estates located east CONCEPT PLAN of Shrout Road and approximately 2,000 feet south of Wyatt Road, on (PDC-02-21-7661) FOR PROVERBS ESTATES a parcel addressed as 28901 SE Wyatt Road, to allow twenty-five lots in a single-family privately gated subdivision (PDC-02-21-7661), continued from the March 15th and April 5, 2021 City Council agenda.at 6:07 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record. MAYOR STATEMENT Mayor Ross stated he has a personal and professional association with members of Proverbs Holdings, LLC and that his relationship with the members is not related to this development or any type of development use. Mayor Ross stated his relationship will not influence his decision on this public hearing or any matter relating to Proverbs Holdings and will remain fair and unbiased, making decisions solely based on information presented during the public hearings. STAFF REPORT Assistant Community Development Director Matt Wright presented the details of the proposed Rezoning and Planned Development Concept Plan. APPLICANT Ken Yancy of Proverbs Holdings, LLC and Ashish Ghosh addressed Council with additional details of the project. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council expressed concern regarding the proposed private streets as well as the potential to landlock other parcels in the area. Mr. Yancy and City Administrator Eric Johnson discussed an offer that was recently presented to the Land Bank of Blue Springs to purchase additional property to address some of the Council concerns. IN OPPOSITION TO Julius Oswald, Attorney for Diane Jones who owns property contiguous to the project, addressed Council with concerns. Mr. Oswald referred to a document sent for use as an Exhibit for the public hearing. April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 5 City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered a memo dated April 16, 2021 and pictures from Julius Oswald as Exhibit 2 into the record. Mr. Oswald stated the memo summarizes his testimony given during this public hearing; the pictures were presented for Council and public review. 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. 4847 approving a READING – BILL NO. 4847 rezoning from County Agriculture to Large Lot Single-Family/Planned – REZONING FOR Development for a 20.34 +/- acre development for Proverbs Estates PROVERBS ESTATES located east of Shrout Road and approximately 2,000 feet south of (RZ-02-21-7659) Wyatt Road, on a parcel addressed as 28901 SE Wyatt Road (RZ-02- 21-7659). City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4847 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4847 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4847 by title. 4847 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4847 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4991, 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. 4848 approving a READING – BILL NO. 4848 Planned Development Concept Plan for Proverbs Estates located east – PLANNED of Shrout Road and approximately 2,000 feet south of Wyatt Road, on DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT a parcel addressed as 28901 SE Wyatt Road, to allow twenty-five lots PLAN FOR PROVERBS in a single-family privately gated subdivision (PDC-02-21-7661). City ESTATES (PDC-02-21-7661) Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4848 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4848 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4848 by title. 4848 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4848 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4992, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson and carried with the following vote: Ericson – Aye Kaylor – Aye April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 6 Edmondson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Culpepper – Aye Fowler – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider vacating a portion VACATION OF UTILITY of a 15-foot utility easement located on Lots 2 & 4 in Chapman Ridge EASEMENT FOR 1st Plat. Chapman Ridge Lots 2 & 4. (VAC-03-21-7679) at 7:17 p.m. CHAPMAN RIDGE LOTS 2 The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court & 4 (VAC-03-21-7679) reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record. STAFF REPORT Assistant Director of Community Development Matt Wright reviewed the details of the proposed vacation. APPLICANT Dave Rinne of Schlagel was available to answer any questions from Council. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4849 vacating a portion READING – BILL NO. 4849 of a 15-foot utility easement located on Lots 2 & 4 in Chapman Ridge – VACATION OF UTILITY 1st Plat. Chapman Ridge Lots 2 & 4. (VAC-03-21-7679). City Clerk EASEMENT FOR Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4849 by title; copies CHAPMAN RIDGE LOTS 2 of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the & 4 (VAC-03-21-7679) public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4849 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4849 by title. 4849 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4849 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4993, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson 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 a Rezoning from REZONE (RZ-03-21-7694) General Business and Light Industrial to General Business and to AND CONDITIONAL USE approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Vehicle Repair, Limited titled PERMIT (CUP-03-21-7693) Take 5 Oil Change use on the subject 0.76 +\- acre property located FOR TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE on the north side of SW 40 Highway between SW 7 Highway and SW 10th Street addressed as 731 SW 40 Highway at 7:21 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record. STAFF REPORT Assistant Director of Community Development Matt Wright reviewed the details of the proposed rezoning and conditional use permit. April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 7 APPLICANT Applicant Henry Hopkins was available to answer any questions from Council. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4850 approving a READING – BILL NO. 4850 Rezoning from General Business and Light Industrial to General – REZONE FOR TAKE 5 Business on the subject 0.76 +\- acre property located on the north OIL CHANGE side of SW 40 Highway between SW 7 Highway and SW 10th Street (RZ-03-21-7694) addressed as 731 SW 40 Highway. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4850 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4850 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4850 by title. 4850 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4850 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4994, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried with the following vote: Culpepper – Aye Fowler – Aye Kaylor – Aye Ericson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4851 approving a READING – BILL NO. 4851 Conditional Use Permit for a Vehicle Repair, Limited titled Take 5 Oil – CONDITIONAL USE Change use on the subject 0.76 +\- acre property located on the north PERMIT FOR TAKE 5 OIL side of SW 40 Highway between SW 7 Highway and SW 10th Street CHANGE (CUP-03-21-7693) addressed as 731 SW 40 Highway. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4851 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4851 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4851 by title. 4851 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4851 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4995, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and carried with the following vote: Kaylor – Aye Ericson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Edmondson – Aye Fowler – Aye Culpepper – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 8 PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider approval of an AMENDED PLANNED UNIT Amended Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for the DEVELOPEMNT CONCEPT development of Whataburger restaurant on subject 1.15 +\- acre PLAN FOR property located at 905 NW 7 Hwy (PUDC-01-21-7646) at 7:27 p.m. WHATABURGER The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court (PUDC-01-21-7646) reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record. STAFF REPORT Assistant Director of Community Development Matt Wright reviewed the details of the proposed Amended Planned Unit Development Concept Plan. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4852 approving an READING – BILL NO. 4852 Amended Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for the – AMENDED PLANNED development of Whataburger restaurant on subject 1.15 +\- acre UNIT DEVELOPEMNT property located at 905 NW 7 Hwy (PUDC-01-21-7646). City Clerk CONCEPT PLAN FOR Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4852 by title; copies WHATABURGER (PUDC-01-21-7646) of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4852 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4852 by title. 4852 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4852 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4996, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor 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. 4853 approving a READING – BILL NO. 4853 Reimbursement Agreement by and between the City of Blue Springs, – REIMBURSEMENT Missouri and Metcalf 91 BLB, LLC for the development of a AGREEMENT FOR Whataburger restaurant at 905 Highway 7. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan WHATABURGER made the first reading of Bill No. 4853 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4853 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried unanimously. 2ND READING – BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4853 by title. 4853 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4853 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4997, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote: April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes Page 9 Fowler – Aye Culpepper – Aye Ericson – Aye Kaylor – Aye Edmondson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye RESOLUTION 23-2021 Councilmember Kaylor moved to adopt Resolution No. 23-2021 directing staff to take the steps necessary to implement the LAGERS L-6 2% contributory plan effective October 1, 2021. Motion seconded by Councilmember Edmondson and after discussion, the Resolution failed with a vote of 3-4 as follows: Ericson – No Kaylor – Aye Edmondson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Culpepper – No Fowler – No Mayor Ross – No COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Councilmembers Lievsay and Ericson led a discussion requesting PUBLIC HEALTH Council to form a Public Health Advisory group to establish a working ADVISORY GROUP relationship with the Local Health Authority (LHA) for Blue Springs as well as that of the Health Department of Independence, MO. MAYORAL Mayor Ross expressed his appreciation to the public for voting in favor ANNOUNCEMENTS of the continuation of the Half Center Parks Sales Tax by over 80%. Thoughts to Ponder: “Being a leader doesn’t require a title; having a title doesn’t make you a leader.” CLOSED SESSION At 7:56 p.m., Councilmember Fowler moved for the Council go into closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(1), Revised Statutes of Missouri, for the purpose of privileged communications between a governmental body or its representative and legal counsel relating to litigation, and that any minutes, documents and other records discussed or taken during the closed session remain closed, and that the special meeting of this body stand adjourned at the completion of such session. Motion seconded by Councilmember Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Edmondson – Aye Lievsay – Aye Culpepper – Aye Fowler – Aye Kaylor – Aye Ericson – Aye Mayor Ross – Aye CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS ATTEST Carson Ross, Mayor Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 3b Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE: April 29, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Sheryl Morgan DEPARTMENT: Administration Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Agreement Discussion Rezoning Other ISSUE/REQUEST Pursuant to Blue Springs Home Rule Charter Section 4.4.C – Powers and Duties; Appointments: The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the majority of the Council, shall appoint all members of committees, boards, and commissions. A slate of 2021 appointments and reappointments will be submitted to Council for approval. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION The list of Mayor’s appointments and reappointments for terms expiring in 2021 for approval by Council are as follows: Board of Adjustment: New Appointment: Brittany Boswell Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board New Appointment: Ken Horrell – Parks Commission Rep. Lynn Banks – Planning Commission Rep. Lynn Banks – Vice Chair Jaime Russell – Downtown Review Board Rep. Reappointment: Cindy Miller – Downtown Alive! Rep. Cindy Miller - Chair Development Advisory Commission: New Appointment: Travis Hagewood Travis Graham – Planning Commission Rep. Travis Graham, Chair Downtown Review Board: New Appointment: Tom Rohr – Planning Commission Alt. Rep. LaKeisha Veal – Vice Chair Reappointment: Jason Ellis, Chair Jaime Russell – Chamber Representative LaKeisha Veal – Planning Commission Rep. Jennifer Hauschild – Downtown Alive! Rep. Mitchell Peil – Planning Commission Rep. Main Center Redevelopment Corporation: Reappointment: Ken Billups, Jr. – Downtown Alive! Rep. Jennifer Hauschild – Downtown Alive! Rep. Cindy Miller – Downtown Alive! Rep.  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 3b Page 2 of 2 Vickie Jack – Downtown Alive! Rep. Solid Waste Management Commission: Reappointment: Ann Leinn Gibson, Vice Chair Technical Review Committee: Reappointment: Chad Sanderson – Planning Commission Rep. Chad Sanderson, Chair FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date N/A N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. N/A IF CONTRACT REQUIRED: E-Verify Affidavits Required? N/A Parent Company: REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Sheryl Morgan N/A Legal: City Administrator: N/A Eric Johnson  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #:3c Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: April 12, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Sheryl Morgan DEPARTMENT: Administration Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST Adopt a Resolution to approve the disposition of Information Technology department records which have met the required retention period as prescribed by the Blue Springs Records Retention, Management, and Destruction Policy dated November 28, 2016 and in accordance with the Missouri Secretary of State’s records retention guidelines. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION Exhibit A to the Resolution lists the records from the Information Technology Department to be disposed of by destruction or donation. Once the Certification of Destruction section of the disposition list has been signed, the disposition list will be filed and stored for permanent record to keep a history of all records the City destroys. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Immediately N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution with disposition list attached as Exhibit A Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #:3c Page 2 of 2 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Sheryl Morgan N/A Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018  Resolution No. 25-2021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF RECORDS THAT HAVE MET THE REQUIRED RETENTION PERIODS AND NO LONGER PROVIDE ANY VALUE TO THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Records Manager that Information Technology department records have met the required retention periods as set by the Blue Springs Records Retention Schedule within the Records Retention, Management, and Destruction Policy; and WHEREAS, the disposition of records that have met the required retention periods provides for efficient and cost-effective management of City records, reduces physical and electronic storage costs, and reduces the liability of the City of Blue Springs for housing inactive records beyond the required retention period that may be subject to discovery during pending litigation; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Disposition List that lists the records, the retention periods, and the allowed disposition dates is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. The City of Blue Springs hereby authorizes the Records Manager or his or her designee to properly dispose of the records listed in the disposition list attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 3rd day of May 2021. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk Rev. 12/18/2017  Exhibit A DISPOSITION LIST The Records Manager respectfully requests authority to destroy the inactive records listed below: BOX NO. / Item Date of Record(s) Contents Destruction Date N/A 03/31/2020-04/30/2020 All employee emails in the Sent Items, Deleted Items, Junk, and Clutter Folders 5/4/2021 To be completed by Records Manager: Approved by Resolution ______-__________ STATE OF MISSOURI COUNTY OF JACKSON CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS I, -XOLD3RUWHU, Records Manager, City of Blue Springs, a municipal Corporation within and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and complete enumeration of records which will be destroyed by UHF\FOLQJWKURZLQJDZD\GHOHWLQJRUshredding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said City of Blue Springs, Missouri, at its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, on this ______ day of ___________, 20BBBB ____________________________________ Page 1 of 1  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 3d Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: April 23, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Dennis Dovel DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST Adopt a Resolution to ratify a purchase in the amount of $76,336 from Titan Steel Structures for a 60’ X 100’ metal storage building kit. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION The City of Blue Springs has owned the property at 1304 W. Main St. (Lumberyard facility) for several years. Over the ownership of this property the facility has been used for several different purposes such as temporary office space the Public Safety during renovations, temporary office space for City Hall during its renovation. More significantly it has been used for storage of many items for the City. With the recent announcement that the site will be redeveloped into a vibrant downtown business / residential development, staff will need to relocate the items being stored at this location. Since the announcement, staff has been exploring options to just that. Currently the items being stored at the location take up two - 60’X100’ storage buildings as well as use of the back-garage area. Staff has been considering both short-term and long-term solutions for storage. Staff reached out to metal building vendors to receive pricing to purchase a kit to build similar size structures. During this inquiry, Titan Steel Manufacturing provide a budget cost of $100,000 for a building 60’X100’X14’ tall. During the time we spoke with them regarding the cost, they indicated they had a building that was ordered by someone with the deposit paid of $23,420 that was cancelled and that they could sell us the building for $71,480 before the cost of doors which adds $4,856 for a total price of $76,336.00. Due to the need to move quickly to obtain as this building was only available to whoever put the deposit on it first at this price, staff moved forward with the purchase. This will meet about 50% of the needed storage being lost and provides a long-term solution instead of renting space and/or building a similar structure for more in the future. Staff was able to use existing Capital Outlay funds in the current FY2020-21 Parks Maintenance budget to obtain the building. Once all fabrication and doors were laid out the total purchase price for the building kit is $76,336. Once the kit is received, bids will be obtained, and a company will be hired to erect the building. Prior to receiving, staff will hire a contractor to install footings and pour the concrete floor. Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 3d Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: Titan Steel Structures Amount of Request/ Contract: $76,336.00 Amount Budgeted: $0 Budget Year: FY2020-21 Funding Source/Account #: 100-40050-544110 Account Balance: $0 Date: 4/29/2021 Budget Transfer from: 100-40050-540400 Account Balance: $253,450 PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date May 3, 2021 December 31, 2021 Years and Months Contract in effect Number of times renewable 9 months 0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Purchase Agreement 2. Resolution ratifying a purchase REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Dennis Dovel Lori Turner Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018  Resolution No. 26-2021 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF A 60’ X 100’ X14’ STEEL STORAGE BUILDING KIT FROM TITAN STEEL STRUCTURES. WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs has agreed to a redevelopment plan for the property located at 1304 W Main known as the Municipal Annex requiring it to be demolished; and WHEREAS, the City utilizes this location to store numerous items and requires an alternate facility to move the items into; and WHEREAS, City staff researched various storage facilities options including cost to build a new storage unit; and WHEREAS, while obtaining budget pricing, Titan Steel Structures had a building that was cancelled by an individual and offered to the City at a reduced price of $76,336 if purchased before another firm or individual purchase the building; and WHEREAS, in order to benefit from the reduced price offered for a limited time, the City made the purchase; and WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs recommends ratifying the purchase of a 60’X100’X14’ steel building from Titan Steel Structures, 1280 SW 36th Ave., Suite 102, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 for a purchase price of $76,336.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. Approval of the City Administrator’s purchase from Titan Steel Structures, 1280 SW 36th Ave., Suite 102, Pompano Beach, FL, of a 60’X100’X14’ steel building kit for the total amount of $76.336 is hereby ratified. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 3rd day of May 2021. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk Rev. 12/18/2017  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 5 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: March 24, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Bob Muenz and Jacqueline Sommer DEPARTMENT: Police and Law Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST Passage of a Bill amending Sections 220.540.A, 220.540.B, and 220.770.C.2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, to change the applicable ages from seventeen to eighteen in accordance with a change in Missouri law raising the age of juvenile offender from seventeen to eighteen. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION The State of Missouri has amended Sec. 211.031.1(3) RSMo, raising the age of juvenile offender from seventeen to eighteen. The Police Department believes it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to amend certain of the Code of Ordinances to also reflect the age change. Amendments to Sections 220.540.A and 220.540.B raise the age for curfew restrictions to eighteen. Section 220.770.C.2 raises the age for persons who are allowed, by permit, to solicit on City streets for contributions and to sell and advertise products and services. In order for the police department to effectively and appropriately enforce the above sections. the changes to the age need to be captured in the Code of Ordinances. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Immediately N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Copy of Missouri State Statute 2. Bill amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 5 Page 2 of 2 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Bob Muenz and Jacqueline A. Sommer N/A Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018 Sec. 211.031.1(3) Involving any child who is alleged to have violated a state law or municipal ordinance, or any person who is alleged to have violated a state law or municipal ordinance prior to attaining the age of eighteen years, in which cases jurisdiction may be taken by the court of the circuit in which the child or person resides or may be found or in which the violation is alleged to have occurred; except that, the juvenile court shall not have jurisdiction over any child fifteen years of age who is alleged to have violated a state or municipal traffic ordinance or regulation, the violation of which does not constitute a felony, and except that the juvenile court shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the municipal court over any child who is alleged to have violated a municipal curfew ordinance, and except that the juvenile court shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court on any child who is alleged to have violated a state or municipal ordinance or regulation prohibiting possession or use of any tobacco product; Introduced by Councilmember ____________ BILL NO. 4854 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.540.A, 220.540.B, AND 220.770.C.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, TO RAISE THE APPLICABLE AGE FROM SEVENTEEN TO EIGHTEEN WHEREAS, the State of Missouri has amended Section 211.031.1(3) RSMo. to raise the age of juvenile offender from seventeen to eighteen; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that change, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Blue Springs to raise the age of minors from seventeen to eighteen for the purpose of enforcement of daytime curfews; and WHEREAS, it is also in the best interest of the citizens of the City to raise the age of those allowed to solicit on public streets for contributions or selling, offering for sale or advertising, by permit, from seventeen to eighteen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: NOTE: LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED IS UNDERLINED. LANGUAGE TO BE DELETED IS SHOWN AS STRICKEN. Sections, Subsections, and Definitions not set out herein are not amended or changed. Section 1. That Section 220.540 Curfew, A. Definitions, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, is hereby amended to read as follows: Definitions. As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed: MINOR Any person under seventeen (17) eighteen (18) years of age and over six (6) years of age. Section 2. That Section 220.540 Curfew, B. Nighttime Curfew, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Nighttime Curfew. It shall be unlawful for any person sixteen (16) seventeen (17) years of age or younger be in or upon any public place or way within the City of Blue Springs between the hours of 12:01 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to any such persons accompanied by a parent or guardian, to any such person upon an errand or other legitimate business directed by such person's parent or guardian, to any such person who is engaged in gainful, lawful employment during said time period, or who is returning or in route to said employment, or to any such person who is attending or in route to or from any organized religious or school activity. Rev. 12/5/2018 Section 3. That Section 220.770 Solicitation on Public Streets, C. Conduct, Subsection 2., of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Springs, Missouri, is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. It is unlawful for an individual who is less than seventeen (17) eighteen (18) years of age to solicit as described herein. Section 4. Scrivener’s Errors. Typographical errors and other matters of a similar nature that do not affect the intent of this Ordinance, as determined by the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be corrected with the endorsement of the City Administrator without the need to come before the City Council. Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 3rd day of May 2021. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _____________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk 1st Reading: ________________ 2nd Reading: _______________ 2  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 6 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: April 23, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Keller DEPARTMENT: Economic Development Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST Robert Heacock, Senior Project Manager of ETC Institute, will present the Blue Springs business survey findings report and open-ended comments. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION This report includes a summary of the responses from a business survey the City issued through ETC Institute in December 2020. The survey is used to gather data to enhance organizational performance, assess and improve the quality of services provided to businesses, and help determine priorities for the community. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date N/A N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Blue Springs Business Survey Presentation Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 6 Page 2 of 2 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Brandon Keller N/A Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018  2020 Business Survey Blue Springs, Missouri Presented by April 2021 1 ETC Institute A National Leader in Market Research for Local Governmental Organizations …helping city and county governments gather and use survey data to enhance organizational performance for more than 35 years More than 2,150,000 Persons Surveyed Since 2006 for more than 900 cities in 49 States 2 1  Agenda • Purpose and Methodology • Bottom Line Upfront • Major Findings • 2 • Summary • Questions 3 Purpose • To objectively assess the quality of services provided to businesses in Blue Springs • To identify ways to improve the quality of services provided to businesses in the community • To help determine priorities for the community 4 2  Methodology • Survey Description and Method of Administration  five‐page survey  administered by mail and online to a random sample of businesses in Blue Springs  each survey took approximately 10‐15 minutes to complete • Sample size:  304 completed surveys • Confidence level: 95% • Margin of error: +/‐ 5.6% overall 5 Bottom Line Up Front  Businesses Have a Positive Perception of the City  71% gave Blue Springs high ratings as a place to do business  Businesses were most satisfied with fire services and police services  Top Reasons for Businesses to Stay in the City for Next 10 Years  Feeling of safety  Quality of life  Top Overall Priorities  Street maintenance  Effectiveness of City communication  Police services 6 3  Major Finding #1 Businesses Have a Positive Perception of the City 7 71% of Businesses Rated Blue Springs as an “Excellent” or “Good” Place to Do Business; Only 9% Rated the City as “Below Average” or “Poor” 8 4  Satisfaction Is High for Many City Services, With Fire and Police Services at the Top 9 Businesses Are Satisfied With Most Aspects of the City 10 10 5  Safety and Quality of Life Will Have the Most Impact on Whether to Stay in the City 11 11 for the Next 10 Years 11 Two‐Thirds of Businesses in Blue Springs Are Likely to Recommend the City 12 as a Business Location 12 6  Major Finding #2 Top Priorities 13 Overall Priorities: 14 14 14 7 15 Other Findings 16 8 17 18 9 19 20 10  21 21 22 11  Summary  Businesses Have a Positive Perception of the City  71% gave Blue Springs high ratings as a place to do business  Businesses were most satisfied with fire services and police services  Top Reasons for Businesses to Stay in the City for Next 10 Years  Feeling of safety  Quality of life  Top Overall Priorities  Street maintenance  Effectiveness of City communication  Police services 23 Questions? THANK YOU! 24 12  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 7 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: April 23, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline A. Sommer DEPARTMENT: Law Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST A Motion by Councilmember Ericson to reconsider Bill No. 4847 Rezoning Property from “AG” (County Agriculture) to “SF-12/PD” (Large Lot Single Family/Planned Development) and Bill No. 4848 Approving Proverbs Estates Planned Development Concept Plan, both previously passed by the City Council on April 19, 2021. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION At the April 19, 2021 council meeting, a public hearing was held on rezoning of property owned by the Land Bank of Blue Springs and for approval of the Proverbs Estates Planned Development Concept Plan. During the public hearing, testimony was given by Kenneth Yancy on behalf of the Developer Proverbs Holdings, LLC. Mr. Yancy discussed the potential future development of multiple parcels of land, including land on which an offer to purchase has been made to the Land Bank. Members of the Council have indicated that there is confusion as to which parcels Mr. Yancy was referencing in his testimony, and the effect that the subject Planned Development Concept Plan will have on access to and development of nearby parcels. The purpose of reconsidering the rezoning and concept plan is to clarify the testimony given during the public hearing. If the Council approves reconsideration of the two Bills, the Community Development Department will set them for public hearing to take additional testimony on a date certain. Under both Roberts Rules of Order and other rules of procedure, a bill may be reconsidered upon final vote if one of the prevailing members of the body requests reconsideration. The Bills both passed unanimously on April 19, 2021. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date N/A N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 7 Page 2 of 2 OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. N/A REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Jacqueline A. Sommer N/A Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 8 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION FORM DATE SUBMITTED: April 28, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Councilmembers Culpepper DEPARTMENT: City Council and Ericson Ordinance Resolution Presentation Public Hearing Contract Discussion Economic Dev. Other ISSUE/REQUEST Adopt a Resolution directing staff to evaluate cost and funding scenarios for a targeted compensation review of positions, to ensure external market equity, fairness, and the ability to attract, hire and retain talented employees, and to implement certain changes. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION Over the past few years, the City Council (in conjunction with staff) has been debating and discussing opportunities to enhance employee compensation, health care benefits, and retirement. Although some progress has been made, the City Council would like further development of policies and programs in these areas. Several compensation and retirement studies have been conducted by third-party entities with the most recent focused on potentially moving from the L-7 Lagers retirement plan to the L-6 Lagers retirement plan. Cost analysis and proposals were presented to the City Council on March 29, 2021 in a work session. A Council Resolution regarding implementation of the L-6 Lagers retirement plan was presented to, and defeated by, the City Council at the April 19, 2021 Council meeting. Despite the failed Resolution on April 19, the sponsors of this Resolution (Councilmember Culpepper and Councilmember Ericson) hope to obtain Council support for consideration of alternative compensation and retirement benefits. Although their proposal is different than the Resolution discussed on April 19, their intention is to offer alternative strategies that will achieve similar goals. The strategic goals of this Resolution are as follows: a. Implement wages that keep the City of Blue Springs competitive with surrounding Missouri cities in the metro area (for example, by gathering data through the Mid- America Regional Council salary survey for the cities of Independence, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, Kansas City, Grandview, and others). b. Provide employees with flexible options regarding retirement, by enhancing the existing deferred compensation program and providing employee education about how best to utilize these benefits. c. Develop systems that are tailored to our specific organizational needs and available funding resources, as well as to the needs of the community. Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 8 Page 2 of 3 d. Establish funding/budget goals that are financially sustainable and consistent with existing Council approved policies. Staff is requested to implement the following actions by the dates stated and to provide the following information to evaluate changes for the FY 2021-22 budget no later than September 1, 2021. 1. Implement raises of an additional 2.0% by September 1, 2021 for all eligible employees that are not part of a collective bargaining unit. The collective bargaining unit salaries are negotiated separately. 2. Increase the base rate to no less than $15/hour for eligible full-time positions by October 1, 2021. 3. Develop further funding scenarios and budget forecasts for targeted positions to ensure market equity. This process would not include positions in collective bargaining units as they are negotiated separately. 4. Provide cost estimates for increasing the City’s deferred compensation match from 3% to 4% or 5%, while also maintaining the City’s participation in the LAGERS L-7 benefit plan as currently structured. 5. Develop a compensation policy for the City Council to review and approve by October 1, 2021. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contractor: N/A PROJECT TIMELINE Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date May 3, 2021 November 29, 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A OTHER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ASSIGNED Name of Board or Commission: N/A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT N/A LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED 1. Resolution directing staff to evaluate cost and funding scenarios Rev. 08/14/2018  Council Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 Agenda Item #: 8 Page 3 of 3 REVIEWED BY Requesting Director: Budget: Councilmembers Culpepper & Ericson N/A Legal: City Administrator: Jacqueline A. Sommer Eric Johnson Rev. 08/14/2018  Resolution No. 27-2021 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO EVALUATE COST AND FUNDING SCENARIOS FOR TARGETED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND IMPLEMENT CHANGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET WHEREAS, over the past several years the City Council and City staff have reviewed and discussed opportunities to enhance employee compensation, benefits, and retirement; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is imperative to further review and consider alternative compensation, benefits, and retirement enhancements that will keep the City competitive with surrounding communities and retain employees; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide employees with flexible options regarding retirement, by enhancing the existing deferred compensation program and providing employee education about how best to utilize these benefits; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to develop systems that are tailored to the City’s specific organizational needs and available funding resources, as well as to the needs of the community and establish funding/budget goals that are financially sustainable and consistent with existing City Council approved policies; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have actions implemented to have changes in place for the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, as follows: 1. Implement raises of an additional 2.0% by September 1, 2021 for all eligible employees that are not part of a collective bargaining unit. The collective bargaining unit salaries are negotiated separately. 2. Increase the base rate to no less than $15/hour for eligible full-time positions by October 1, 2021. 3. Develop further funding scenarios and budget forecasts for targeted positions to ensure market equity. This process would not include positions in collective bargaining units as they are negotiated separately. 4. Provide cost estimates for increasing the City’s deferred compensation match from 3% to 4% or 5%, while also maintaining the City’s participation in the LAGERS L- 7 benefit plan as currently structured. 5. Develop a compensation policy for the City Council to review and approve by October 1, 2021. 1  PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Blue Springs, this 3rd day of May 2021. CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS _________________________ Carson Ross, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk 2