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CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2022 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street., Blue Springs, Missouri with Mayor Carson Ross presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS IN Jerry Kaylor Galen Ericson ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper Also present were Acting 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. and led in the ORDER AND pledge of allegiance. The City Clerk confirmed a quorum of the Council CONFIRMATION OF was present. QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ericson requested that Item 3g - Resolution No. 36- 2022 approving contract for security cameras in parks be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilmember Edmondson moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaylor. • Minutes of the May 2, 2022 City Council Meeting • Board and Commission Appointments Downtown Review Board: Reappointment: Jason Ellis Jason Ellis, Chair Planning Commission: New Appointment: Bob Morton Park Commission: Reappointment Gabriel Mejia Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board: Reappointment: Elly Welchert • Resolution No. 32-2022 approving a contract with Orion Management Solutions MO, Inc. of Leawood, KS for the management of the Adams Pointe Golf Club in the amount of $69,000.00 annually and a contingency fee, for a period of five years with an option to extend for an additional five years • Resolution No. 33-2022 terminating the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and DZ & CB, LLC, approved by Resolution No. 09-2021 on March 1, 2021, and approving an agreement with Redwood Blue Springs Southwest Wyatt Road MO P1 LLC in order to reimburse the company in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for a sanitary sewer gravity main installation outside the requirements of their development for Redwood Apartments May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 2 • Resolution No. 34-2022 approving a purchase of equipment and services in the amount of $97,977.18 from MicroMan Industries LLC for Ford Utility SUV Police Equipment • Resolution No. 35-2022 approving an amendment in the amount of $9,177.00 with Clean Uniform Company for Uniform Services Contract # 2018-156.1 R approved by Resolution No. 71-2018 on August20,2018 • Resolution No. 37-2022 approving a contract in the amount of $223,500.00 with Novotx LLC, for Public Works Asset Management Software, including 12 months of maintenance and support 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 3g - RESOLUTION Councilmember Ericson pulled Item 3g - Resolution No. 36-2022 NO. 36-2022 APPROVING approving contract for security cameras in parks for discussion. CONTRACT FOR SECURITY CAMERAS IN After discussion, Councilmember Culpepper moved to adopt PARKS Resolution No. 36-2022 approving a contract in the amount of $376,468.83 with Convergint Technologies LLC, for the purchase and installation of security cameras in Woods Chapel Park, Rotary Park, Wilbur Young Park, and Burrus Old Mill Park. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider the tax abatement CHAPTER 353 TAX of real property for the renovation of a facility for Loving Cup, LLC d/b/a ABATEMENT FOR LOVING Scooter's Coffee at 201 NW 11th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 at CUP LLC OBA 6: 11 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a SCOOTER'S COFFEE certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered two exhibits into the record. APPLICANT Jacob Burnett spoke on behalf of the applicant, Loving Cup, LLC dba Scooter's Coffee. STAFF REPORT Sarah Granath of Gilmore and Bell reviewed the details of the MCRC application and requested abatement. Ms. Granath noted the property owner is Graeve Enterprises and the Abatement Agreement would be with that entity. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4982 approving the tax READING - BILL NO. 4982 abatement of real property for the renovation of a facility for Loving -CHAPTER 353 TAX Cup, LLC d/b/a Scooter's Coffee at 201 NW 11th Street, Blue Springs, ABATEMENT FOR LOVING MO 64015 pursuant to the Main Center Redevelopment Corporation May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 3 CUP LLC DBA Amended and Restated Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 353 SCOOTER'S COFFEE of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and an Abatement Agreement to implement tax abatement for the project. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4982 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4982 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor. · AMENDMENT Councilmember Kaylor moved to amend Section 1 - Approval of the Project, and Section 2 - Approval of Abatement Agreement of Bill No. 4982 to include the words "in substantially the form". Motion seconded by Councilmember Fowler and carried with the following vote: VOTE ON AMENDMENT Lievsay - Aye Edmondson - Aye TO BILL NO. 4982 Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye Mayor Ross - Aye VOTE ON 1sr READING OF Fowler - Aye Culpepper - Aye BILL NO. 4982, AS Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye AMENDED Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye Mayor Ross - Aye 2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4982, as amended, 4982, AS AMENDED by title. Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4982, as amended, upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 5115, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote: Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye Edmondson - Aye Lievsay - Aye Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye Mayor Ross - Aye PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the APPEAL PLANNING Planning Commission's approval of a Site Plan Design Review with COMMISSION'S Alternative Development Standards per Sec. 403.010.A.3.f. of the APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN Code of Ordinances for Swim Things at 3010 West 40 Highway on DESIGN REVIEW WITH April 11, 2022, as part of that approval, removed the condition of ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT approval for the applicant to install a sidewalk along 40 Highway STANDARDS FOR SWIM (SPDR-02-22-8159) at 6:26 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing THINGS were recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan (SPDR-02-22-8159) entered one exhibit into the record. STAFF REPORT Community Development Director Mike Mallon and Public Works Director Chris Sandie reviewed details of the appeal and addressed questions regarding the sidewalk and options for escrow the funds from the Council. May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 4 APPLICANT Charles Baldwin of Swim Things addressed Council regarding the sidewalk. COUNCIL DISCUSSION The City Attorney and Community Development Director confirmed a Yes vote on Bill No. 4983 as presented would not require installation of sidewalks. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Council member Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4983 approving the Site READING - BILL NO. 4983 Plan Design Review with Alternative Development Standards for - SITE PLAN DESIGN Swim Things at 3010 West 40 Highway on April 11, 2022 (SPDR-02- REVIEW WITH 22-8159). City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. ALTERNATIVE 4983 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SWIM available to the public. THINGS (SPDR-02-22-8159) Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4983 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Lievsay. MOTION TO AMEND BILL Councilmember Fowler moved to amend Bill No. 4983 to add a NO. 4983 requirement for the construction or escrow for funds for the sidewalks. Motion seconded by Councilmember Ericson and failed with a vote of 2-5 as follows: VOTE ON MOTION TO Edmondson - No Lievsay- No AMEND BILL NO. 4983 Culpepper - No Fowler-Aye Kaylor- No Ericson - Aye Mayor Ross - No VOTE ON BILL NO. 4983, The motion to approve Bill No. 4983 upon its first reading, as AS PRESENTED presented, carried with a vote of 5-2 (Councilmembers Fowler and Ericson voting No). 2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4983 by title. 4983 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4983 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 5116, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote: Culpepper - Aye Fowler- No Kaylor-Aye Ericson - No Lievsay - Aye Edmondson - Aye Mayor Ross - Aye PUBLIC HEARING - 2022- Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Years 23 TO 2026-27 CAPITAL 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 Capital Improvements Program for the City IMPROVEMENTS of Blue Springs at 7:02 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were PROGRAM recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record. May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 5 STAFF REPORT Community Development Director Mike Mallon and Acting City Administrator Christine Cates reviewed the details of the proposed Capital Improvements Program and addressed questions from the Council. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4984 approving the READING - BILL NO. 4984 Fiscal Years 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 Capital Improvements Program - 2022-23 TO 2026-27 for the City of Blue Springs. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS reading of Bill No. 4984 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having PROGRAM previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4984 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. 4984 by title. 4984 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4984 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 5117, 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 Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye Edmondson - Aye Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye Mayor Ross - Aye INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilmember Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4985 approving the READING - BILL NO. 4985 Final Plat for Blue Springs Aquatic Center, generally located at 305 - FINAL PLAT FOR BLUE and 425 NE Mock Avenue (PF-04-22-8236). City Clerk Sheryl Morgan SPRINGS AQUATIC made the first reading of Bill No. 4985 by title; copies of the proposed CENTER (PF-04-22-8236) Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4985 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. 4985 by title. 4985 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4985 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 5118, 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. 4986 approving a ballot READING - BILL NO. 4986 issue and calling for a Special Election on August 2, 2022 for a Local May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes Page 6 - SPECIAL ELECTION FOR Use Tax for the purpose of funding maintenance and improvement of USE TAX City streets. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4986 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilmember Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4986 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and, after Council discussion, carried with a vote of 6-1 (Councilmember Lievsay voting No). 2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4986 by title. 4986 Councilmember Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4986 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 5119, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kaylor and carried with the following vote : Ericson - Aye Kaylor-Aye Edmondson - Aye Lievsay- No Culpepper - Aye Fowler-Aye Mayor Ross - Aye MAYORAL Thoughts to Ponder: ANNOUNCEMENTS "A lie doesn't become truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by the majority." (Booker T. Washington) CLOSED SESSION At 7:22 p.m., Councilmember Kaylor 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 Lievsay and carried with the following votes: Kaylor-Aye Ericson - Aye Lievsay - Aye Edmondson - Aye Fowler-Aye Culpepper - Aye Mayor Ross - Aye CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS Carson Ross , Mayor