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City Council Action Letter Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
REGULAR SESSION NO. 21
6:15 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Cockrell called Regular Session No.21 to order.
Invocation – Councilmember Spallo
Roll Call –
Councilmember Jim Hallam Present Councilmember Kathy Hofmann Present
Councilmember Dave Mosby Present Councilmember Allan Gray Present
Councilmember Joseph Spallo Present Councilmember Ed Cockrell Present
Councilmember Brian Whitley Present Councilmember Bob Johnson Present
Deputy City Manager Brian Scott, City Attorney Teresa Williams and City Clerk Denise Chisum were also present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On motion of Councilmember Hallam, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to approve the published amended agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS: There were no Council comments.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Whitley, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, as follows:
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1) Approval of Liquor License upgrade for Eddie's Lounge 3512 SW Market St. Upgrade from Type G-1 to G-3 & K.
2) Approval of upgrade in liquor license for Embrace the Grape 616 SW 3rd Street and 700 SW Pryor Road to include Type E.
3) Approval of Type K Permanent liquor license for Brew Top Pub & Patio 700 NE Woods Chapel Road.
4) Approval of Type K Permanent liquor license for Fiesta Azteca Mexican Restaurant 705 SE Melody Lane.
B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
NOTE: The following items were considered by the Public Works Committee on March 9, 2011.
1) Award of Bid No. 808018-C for Douglas Street Roadway & Lighting Improvements, to APAC - Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $1,345,712.41, for the total base bid plus alternates #1 and #2.
2) Approval of an Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Woods Chapel Road/ Gregory Blvd. Street Lighting Project, RFQ 08-107-8, in the amount of $57,109.
3) Approval of an Agreement with TapanAm Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Tudor Road Street Lighting Project, RFQ 08-107-7, in the amount of $78,832.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES:
A. BILL NO. 11-20 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE PLAT ENTITLED “RITTER PLAZA, 2ND PLAT” IN THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI. (Appl. #PL2011-014)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Whitley, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 7025.
B. BILL NO. 11-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR 50 HIGHWAY AND CHIPMAN ROAD FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. (PWC 3/9/11)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Gray, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 7026.
C. BILL NO. 11- 22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MAPLE TREE HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. AND THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SUBDIVISION MONUMENT SIGN WITHIN CITY OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY. (PWC 3/9/11)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Mosby, second by Councilmember Hallam, the Council voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 7027.
5. RESOLUTIONS:
A. RES. NO. 11-02 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hallam, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to APPROVE RES. NO. 11-02.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. BILL NO. 11-23 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BETWEEN EXERGONIX, INC. AND THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hallam, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted 7 “Aye”, 1 “No” (Councilmember Spallo) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 7028.
B. BILL NO. 11-24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS (SUMMIT FAIR PROJECT) SERIES 2011 OF THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hofmann, second by Councilmember Gray, the Council voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 7029.
C. RES. NO. 11-03 A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNDER THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND RED LEE’S SUMMIT EAST, LLC FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 AND 2008.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hallam, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted unanimously to APPROVE RES. NO. 11-03.
D. DISCUSSION: Change employee benefit providers related to health insurance coverage as a result of a request for proposals.
COUNCIL ACTION: Motion was made by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Hallam, to give formal notice to discontinue Health Insurance coverage on or before April 1, 2011. Prior to voting on the motion, the Council held lengthy discussion, recessing for five minutes to allow Staff an opportunity to provide a suggested motion. After reconvening, the motion and second were withdrawn.
On motion of Councilmember Gray, second by Councilmember Hofmann, the Council voted
7 “Aye”, 1 “No” (Councilmember Mosby) to give NOTICE OF INTENT to MPR to discontinue Health Insurance coverage, effective July 1, 2011.
E. PRESENTATION of the License Tax on Building Contractors 2010 Annual Report
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Spallo, the Council voted 5 “No”, 3 “Aye” (Councilmembers Gray, Johnson and Spallo) to continue a 25% reduction on the License Tax for residential permits for another one year period. MOTION FAILED.
Additional discussion ensued, including the possibility of a rebate instead of a reduction; request to review City charges and requirements on building permits; and, review of the ordinance establishing the license tax and subsequent resolution on guidelines. Council reached a consensus to instruct Staff to fix the problem and bring the issue back to the Council.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Public Works Committee: No report.
B. Solid Waste Committee: No report.
C. Community Development Committee: No. report.
D. Finance and Personnel Committee: Councilmember Hallam reminded the Council of the budget presentation next week.
E. Liaison Reports: Councilmember Gray mentioned the NLC conference in Washington, D.C., where he talked with several congressional people about Lee’s Summit and the using arts for economic development. They were interested to see the progress.
F. Rules Committee: Mayor Pro-Tem Cockrell noted there will be a meeting next Tuesday morning. Committee members were preparing for a presentation to Council next month.
8. ROUNDTABLE:
• Councilmember Johnson would like a complete review of building costs and regulations within the City. Councilmember Hallam suggested reviewing methods to incentivize building and/or buying a home in Lee’s Summit. Councilmember Hofmann felt the market would return to smaller homes centered around locations within walking distance.
• Councilmember Mosby asked for a review of voting when video conferencing for a committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Cockrell ADJOURNED the March 17, 2011, City Council meeting at 8:48 p.m.
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Trisha Whitehead
Deputy City Clerk
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