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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, CONTINUED FROM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE REGARDING REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS BY A & R MANCHESTER, LLC, D/B/A ACADEMY SPORTS, TO ENGAGE IN YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR STOREFRONT STORAGE AND SALE OF MERCHANDISE, INCLUDING PORTABLE PROPANE TANKS AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD. Mayor David L. Willson called the Public Hearing of the Board of Aldermen to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call showed those present were Alderman Clement, Alderman Stevens, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Diehl, Mayor Willson and Attorney Gunn. A quorum was present. The public hearings originally opened and notices as below read on September 21, 2015 were then continued: “The City of Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Police Facility, 200 Highlands Boulevard Drive, to consider the following: A request for a Special Use Permit has been made by A & R Manchester, LLC, d/b/a Academy Sports, to engage in year-round outdoor storage and sale of portable propane tanks at 14244-14264 Manchester Road. The property is zoned C-1 Commercial District. A request for a Special Use Permit has been made by A & R Manchester, LLC, d/b/a Academy Sports, to engage in year- round outdoor storefront storage and sale of materials, equipment, goods, supplies and/or merchandise at 14244-14264 Manchester Road. The property is zoned C-1 Commercial District. A request for a Special Use Permit has been made by A & R Manchester, LLC, d/b/a Academy Sports, to have four outdoor displays per calendar year of materials, equipment, goods, supplies and/or merchandise at 14244-14264 Manchester Road. The property is zoned C-1 Commercial District.” Public Hearing: 10/05/2015 (Continued from 9/21/2015) – A & R Manchester Page 1  Mayor Willson advised that the proponents had spoken at the September 21 public hearing. Mayor Willson called for opponents; there were none. He called for comments from the public; there were none. Alderman Ottenad asked if there is going to be outside sales with any of the Special Use Permits. Stephen L. Kling, Jr. an attorney with Jenkins & Kling, P.C., 150 N. Meramec, Clayton, Missouri, representing the applicant, A & R Manchester LLC., answered that in regard to one of the Special Use Permits, involving the four times a year, that is for outdoor sales. Mr. John Keen, Academy Sports, then responded that it is more correct to say “outdoor display”. To cash out you will need to go into the store to make the purchase; there will be no registers outside. Mr. Kling stated there were two separate items they are talking about. All year round display is only on the sidewalk that is in front of the storefront. There are areas out in the parking lot where they are asking for seasonal displays several times a year for special sales around seasonal events. He gave a couple examples of around springtime or an autumn sale. Alderman Clement stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for all three of the Special Use Permits unanimously to the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Willson closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Public Hearing held October 5, 2015, continued from September 21, 2015, regarding Special Use Permit Requests from A & R Manchester, (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the public hearing is desired, please contact City Hall. Public Hearing: 10/05/2015 (Continued from 9/21/2015) – A & R Manchester Page 2  MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, CONTINUED FROM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE REGARDING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO OPERATE A PACKAGE LIQUOR RETAIL STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD Mayor David L. Willson called the Public Hearing of the Board of Aldermen to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll call showed those present were Alderman Clement, Alderman Stevens, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Diehl, Mayor Willson and Attorney Gunn. A quorum was present. The public hearing originally opened and notice as below read on September 21, 2015 was then continued: “The City of Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Police Facility, 200 Highlands Boulevard Drive, to consider the following: A request for a Special Use Permit has been made by Rani, LLC d/b/a Discount Liquors to operate a package liquor retail store at 701 Big Bend Road. The property is zoned C-2 Commercial District.” Mayor Willson advised that first the proponents would speak, then the opponents, and comments from the public, followed by questions from the members of the Board of Aldermen or the City staff. Mayor Willson asked if there were any proponents here to speak on behalf of Discount Liquors. Mr. Ganesh Jayaraman, managing officer of Rani, LLC, d/b/a Discount Liquors, 701 Big Bend Road, said they are in a location in that development and are moving to a different location. He said that he was originally in St. Louis County and did not have a Special Use Permit. This process is simply to get a Special Use Permit for the new location in the same development. There were no opponents, no comments from the public, and no comments from the members of the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Clement stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the Special Use Permit unanimously. Public Hearing: 10/05/2015 (Continued from 9/21/2015) – Discount Liquors  Mayor Willson closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk This is a journal of the Public Hearing held October 5, 2015, continued from September 21, 2015, regarding the a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a package liquor retail store at 701 Big Bend Road (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the public hearing is desired, please contact City Hall. Public Hearing: 10/05/2015 (Continued from 9/21/2015) – Discount Liquors  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor David L. Willson called the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF QUORUM Roll call showed those present were Alderman Clement, Alderman Stevens, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Diehl, Mayor Willson and Attorney Gunn. A quorum was present. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding the 2015 Property Tax Levy Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding the 2015 Property Tax Levy. The motion was seconded by Alderman Stevens and carried unanimously, without objection. b. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding a Special Use Permit Request for a package liquor store at 701 Big Bend Road Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding a Special Use Permit Request for a package liquor store at 701 Big Bend Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. c. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearings regarding a Special Use Permit Request for outside propane tank storage, a Special Use Permit Request for permanent outside displays, and a Special Use Permit Request for four seasonal displays and outside retail sales at 14244-14264 Manchester Road Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding a Special Use Permit Request for outside propane tank storage, a Special Use Permit Request for permanent outside displays, and a Special Use Permit Request for four seasonal Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 1 displays and outside retail sales at 14244-14264 Manchester Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. d. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Code modifying regulations of off-street parking requirements Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Code modifying regulations of off-street parking requirements. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. e. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Code modifying requirements for business signs attached to buildings Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Code modifying requirements for business signs attached to buildings. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. f. Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, without objection. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC a. Commendation of Police Officers 1. School Resource Officer Evan Waters 2. Police Officer Jason Gibbs Chief Timothy Walsh stated that on September 21 Manchester’s School Resource Officer Evan Waters was honored at the annual CIT (Crisis Intervention Team Training) officers’ recognition dinner. He said based on nominations made by counselors at Parkway South High School, Officer Waters was selected by the CIT coordinating council of St. Louis County as a recipient of the 2015 Outstanding CIT Officer Award. Chief Walsh stated also on September 21 he attended the City Council meeting in Troy, Missouri, at the invitation of Troy’s Police Chief Jeff Taylor. The reason for the invitation was to witness the City’s gracious recognition of Manchester Police Officer Jason Gibbs. At the Board meeting Chief Taylor went on to explain that while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 61, a Troy Police Officer found that an individual who had been detained had outstanding warrants for several violent felonies. The suspect, not wanting to be arrested, attacked the officer and attempted to Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 2 escape. While that was occurring, Officer Gibbs was driving by and stopped to render assistance to the officer. Other citizens and Police Officers who happened to be driving by also stopped and helped to overcome the suspect. The suspect was successfully taken into custody and the officer was conveyed to the hospital for treatment. Chief Walsh stated that the City of Troy officer was seriously injured and has received significant medical attention to address his injuries since. b. Presentation of renovation to the Parks building Mr. Matt Wolfe, Wolfe Architecture and Design, the design team for the Parks Building, explained the site plan showing the facility next to the pool. He said the previous plan was to save as much as the original Park’s building as they could where they were going to renovate the shell and then add an addition to the side. As they explored that further they discovered they are spending a lot of money changing the things that maybe would not end up with the best product. They have explored the thought of tearing down the old portion, yet saving some of the guts of the original building that housed the maintenance area, since that is a good solid brick area, and what he was displaying is the scheme that they came up with. He discussed the existing area along with the proposed addition. Mr. Wolfe stated they were asked to not start construction until after the Homecoming is finished in 2016 and to be opened by mid May of 2017. He said they took the plan backwards from there and put it into phases of construction and design and approval processes. He said they are proposing, if they are cut loose and told to move forward, that they would get into construction documents by the end of the year. He said it would give them four or five months to complete that and then go into getting permits, and they have a generous amount for permitting so they can go over them and can make adjustments, if necessary. Mr. Wolfe explained that they are trying to get the winning contractor/bidder set up to get mobilized in advance of Homecoming and possibly have the Parks people move out of the building since there is a lot of equipment in the building that needs to be moved. Mr. Wolfe stated the day after Homecoming they can start the demolition and then they have about ten months to finish the project. He said this has been discussed with Horner and Shifren and they agree the schedule looks doable. Mr. Wolfe stated he realizes this project is more than expected off the original plan. He said there are a of couple things that have been added; the original building was 11,500 square feet renovated, but now they are at 14,200 square feet in gross square footage. He said that also added was a 100 watt generator ($60,000), and the general size of the building has grown. Mr. Wolfe explained that as the building grows, so does the basement area. There is an estimate for cost for unsuitable soil conditions and the cost if the project is delayed. Alderman Hamill asked how Wolfe Architecture and Design came up with the amount of the unsuitable soil if there has not been any testing. Mr. Wolfe answered it is kind-of a guess but they know the area has to be affected. When they did the theatre at the bottom of the hill, there were problems with the soil down there so they believe there will be problems with the area for the parks building. The number could go up but they believe they are being very conservative, so hopefully, if it goes up, it won’t be much at all. Alderman Ottenad asked about the contractor overage fee. Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 3  Mr. Wolfe stated it is overhead and profit. He said every contractor is going to have a different number. Alderman Clement asked where park staff will move when construction begins. Director of Parks and Recreation Eileen Collins answered that the staff would be moved into the Aquatic Center. The maintenance men will mobilize out of the existing facility, and if there are significant delays, the staff will use the Homecoming trailer. Mr. Wolfe stated he believed there was a question about the occupancy of the multi-purpose room, he said by Code, with the current design, the Fire Marshal would say it would hold 155 people maximum based on about 15 square feet per person. c. Comments from the Public Alderman Hamill stated Mr. Scottie Farrow from RNA Worldwide contacted him and Director Bob Ruck to let us know that they will be moving to every other month collections in January. They will now also start charging for the first television. 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Mayoral Report Mayor Willson reported on September 22, he along with the City Administrator, went to Barretts Elementary School for a time capsule opening; on September 24 he attended the St. Louis County Municipal League meeting in Ferguson; on September 25, he attended the Autumn Acoustics, and on September 26, he was involved with the Clean Stream event. He stated that on the 26th, the Manchester ArtsFest took place in Schroeder Park. He said it was the first year and there were about 400 people, then that evening on the 26th, he went to Washington, Missouri for a Metro Mayors meeting. Mayor Willson stated that everyone is invited to the West County Fire and EMS Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10; it is from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Fire House on Henry. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. City Administrator Andy Hixson wanted to remind everyone that October 10 is the paper shredding event at Paul Schroeder Park from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. b. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of September 20 - October 3, 2015) 1. There were no questions. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES a. Planning and Zoning Commission Alderman Clement stated they did not meet and there is no meeting for the following week. b. Homecoming Committee Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 4  Alderman Ottenad stated the following are numbers from the 2015 Homecoming: For the cute kids/cute pets contest, the gross income was $1,394, and, after expenses, that all goes to the Circle of Concern. For the doggie paddle party, the gross income was $2,773 and the benefactors are Gateway Pet Guardians and Shop with a Cop. The net income from the Loehr’s rides was $13,843; the food booths $7,087; Arts and Crafts $270; the net total, excluding salaries, is $24,939. c. Manchester Arts Alderman Stevens stated that the first Manchester ArtsFest was a success. She thanked the Police and Parks Departments for all their assistance which helped the day go smoothly. She said they had around 360 to 400 people attend; there were families, young and old, of all ethnic groups. 9. ACTION ON OLD BILLS a. BILL # 15-2234 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD Alderman Hamill read for the second time Bill # 15-2234, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATION OF TWO (2) PARCELS OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "1" ATTACHED HERETO AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS AND NUMBERED 14224-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, MISSOURI”, by title only. Alderman Hamill made the motion that Bill # 15-2234 become Ordinance # 15-2119. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. b. BILL # 15-2235 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE PROPANE TANK STORAGE AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD Alderman Hamill read for the second time Bill # 15-2235, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO ACADEMY, LTD., TO ENGAGE IN THE YEAR ROUND OUTDOOR STORAGE AND SALE OF PORTABLE PROPANE TANKS AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.240(C)(25) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.”, by title only. Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 5  Alderman Hamill made the motion that Bill # 15-2235 become Ordinance # 15-2120. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. c. BILL # 15-2236 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PERMANENT OUTSIDE DISPLAYS AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD Alderman Stevens read for the second time Bill # 15-2236, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO ACADEMY, LTD., TO ENGAGE IN THE YEAR ROUND OUTSIDE STOREFRONT STORAGE AND SALE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, GOODS, SUPPLIES, AND/OR MERCHANDISE AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.240(D)(1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.”, by title only. Alderman Stevens made the motion that Bill # 15-2236 become Ordinance # 15-2121. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. d. BILL # 15-2237 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR FOUR SEASONAL DISPLAYS AND OUTSIDE RETAIL SALES AT 14244- 14264 MANCHESTER ROAD Alderman Stevens read for the second time Bill # 15-2237, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO ACADEMY, LTD., TO ENGAGE IN THE YEAR ROUND OUTSIDE STOREFRONT STORAGE AND SALE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, GOODS, SUPPLIES, AND/OR MERCHANDISE AT 14244-14264 MANCHESTER ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.240(D)(1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 6  Alderman Stevens made the motion that Bill # 15-2237 become Ordinance # 15-2122. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. e. BILL # 15-2238 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE MODIFYING REGULATIONS OF OFF-STREET PARKING Alderman Baumann read for the second time Bill # 15-2238, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 405.290 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER REGULATING THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED USES IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. Alderman Baumann made the motion that Bill # 15-2238 become Ordinance # 15-2123. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. f. BILL # 15-2239 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE MODIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS SIGNS ATTACHED TO BUSINESSES Alderman Baumann read for the second time Bill # 15-2239, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 405.340 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER REGULATING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS SIGNS ATTACHED TO BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. Alderman Baumann made the motion that Bill # 15-2239 become Ordinance # 15-2124. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad. A poll of the Board showed: Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 7  Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. g. BILL # 15-2240 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING OUTDOOR SMOKERS Alderman Diehl stated that this Bill would be deferred to the next meeting. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS a. BILL APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD Alderman Ottenad introduced Bill # 15-2241, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO RANI, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS DISCOUNT LIQUOR, TO OPERATE A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.250(C)(4)(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.”, by title only. Alderman Ottenad made a motion for approval of emergency legislation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously. Alderman Ottenad read for the second time Bill # 15-2241, entitled “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO RANI, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS DISCOUNT LIQUOR, TO OPERATE A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.250(C)(4)(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.”, by title only. Alderman Ottenad made the motion that Bill # 15-2241 become Ordinance # 15-2125. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Clement – aye Alderman Stevens – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Diehl – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Mayor Willson announced the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections. b. BILL AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN REGARD TO FAILURE TO APPEAR IN MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 8  Alderman Diehl introduced Bill # 15-2242, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB-PART A OF SECTION 100.100 AND SUB-PART A(1) OF SECTION 210.075 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER RELATING TO THE GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE AND TO THE SPECIFIC VIOLATION OF FAILURE TO APPEAR IN MUNICIPAL COURT”, by title only. Alderman Clement asked what has changed and what has driven the change. Attorney Patrick Gunn stated this has been driven by Senate Bill 5, recently enacted by Missouri Legislature, which became effective August 28, 2015. He said that with regard to the change to the general penalty provisions under section 100.100, it stated that that no penalty shall be assessed in excess of three hundred dollars ($300.00) on any minor traffic offense as defined in Section 479.350(3) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, nor shall there by any jail time assessed for such offenses. Attorney Gunn stated there is a change to Section 210.075 of our Code where a phrase has been added. Alderman Clement asked what the response is from the Courts for a failure to appear for a minor traffic violation. Attorney Gunn stated there is none. There are other processes, but not a failure to appear on minor traffic violations, as that no longer exists. No further action at this time. c. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR PARKS BUILDING Alderman Clement read proposed Resolution # 15-0538, entitled: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARKS GRANT COMMISSION FOR RENOVATION OF THE MANCHESTER PARKS OFFICE”, by title only. Alderman Clement asked what the amount the City will be seeking for the Parks Department. Director of Parks and Recreation Eileen Collins answered is the amount we are applying for is $475,000. She stated the City should hear if the grant was received sometime in December. Alderman Ottenad asked who will be writing the grant application. Director Collins answered it would be herself and Becky Jones. She said the numbers being used for the project proposal will come up with the projected amount. Alderman Clement the motion for approval of Resolution # 15-0538. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill, and carried unanimously, without objection. 11. MISCELLANEOUS Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 9  a. Liquor License Approvals 1. Discount Liquors 2. Little Tokyo Restaurant Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the above mentioned liquor license applications. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, without objection. b. Comments from the Public Ms. Pauline Bair, 305 Morewood asked if there are any lawsuits currently in the City. City Attorney Gunn answered nothing has changed. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:58 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Hamill made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held October 5, 2015 (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen 10/05/2015 Page 10