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Home » City of Lee's Summit & Council Updates » CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION NO. 51 Feb. 4, 2010

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION NO. 51 Feb. 4, 2010

6:15 P.M.  Mayor Messerli called Regular Session No. 51 to order.

Invocation –Mayor Messerli

Roll Call –
Councilmember Jim Hallam            Present       
Councilmember Kathy Hofmann    Present
Councilmember Randall Rhoads    Present        
Councilmember Allan Gray            Present
Councilmember Joseph Spallo       Present          
Councilmember Ed Cockrell           Present
Councilmember Nick Swearngin     Present         
Councilmember Bob Johnson         Present

City Manager, Steve Arbo, and Deputy City Attorney, John Mautino, were also present.

APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA:  On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Swearngin, voted unanimously to approve the amended agenda.

1.    PUBLIC COMMENTS:    Mr. Paul Hiesberger, 212 Brownfield,  voiced his concerns regarding the walking trail that is part of the Langsford Plaza development. Mayor Messerli advised she would hold a meeting with Mr. Arbo, Mr. Lovell and any residents that wish to participate.

2.    COUNCIL COMMENTS:   There were no Council comments.

3.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
COUNCIL ACTION:  On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Hallam, the Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, as follows:

A.    POLICE DEPARTMENT:  Approval of Type K-Permanent for Chili’s, 1688 NW Chipman Road.

B.    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1)    Approval of Special Event for Lee’s Summit Community Christian School 5K run/walk and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 27, 2010.
2)    Approval of Special Event for 7th Annual 5K Walk/Run for the Summit, Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church, Saturday, May 1, 2010.

4.    PROPOSED ORDINANCES:

A.    BILL NO. 10-08  AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FINAL PLAT ENTITLED “NEW LONGVIEW COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, THIRD PLAT, LOTS 42, 43, 51-54, TRACTS C, D AND E”, AS A SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI.  (Appl. #09-105)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Gray, second by Councilmember Hallam, voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6886.

B.    BILL NO. 10-09 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MO FOR SERVICES RELATED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT ISSUES. (F&PC 1/19/10)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Swearngin, second by Councilmember Gray, voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6887.

C.    BILL NO. 10-10 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFEREE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RED LEE’S SUMMIT EAST, LLC, GMRI, INC., AND THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY IN THE LEE’S SUMMIT EAST TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hallam, second by Councilmember Cockrell, voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6888.

5.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A.    SPECIAL USE PERMIT for U-Haul Leasing and Vehicle Sales, 621 SW 3rd Street; Sinclair of Lee’s Summit, applicant.  (Appl. # 09-096)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Spallo, second by Councilmember Hofmann, voted 6 “aye”, 2 “no” (Councilmembers Gray and Swearngin) to direct staff to DRAFT AN ORDINANCE to approve Application #2009-096; Special Use Permit for U-Haul leasing and vehicle sales, 621 SW 3rd Street, Sinclair of Lee's Summit, applicant subject to staff's letter dated January 27, 2010 , Items 1-4.

Mayor Messerli recognized two Boy Scouts who were in attendance.

B.    SPECIAL USE PERMIT for nursery and landscape supply, 1707 NE Rice Road; Narrow Tree Nursery, applicant.  (Appl. #09-103)
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Swearngin, second by Councilmember Gray, voted unanimously to direct staff to DRAFT AN ORDINANCE to approve Application #2009-103; Special Use Permit for nursery and landscape supply, 1707 NE Rice Rd, Narrow Tree Nursery, applicant subject to staff's letter dated January 27, 2010, items 1 and 2.

C.    AMENDED PETITION to Add Property to the Summit Fair Community Improvement District and Authorize a Sales Tax and Special Assessments on such Added Property.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Gray, voted 6 “aye”, 2 “no” (Councilmembers Johnson and Spallo) to direct staff to DRAFT AN ORDINANCE to approve the Amended Petition to Add Property to the Summit Fair Community Improvement District and Authorize a Sales Tax and Special Assessments on Such Added Property.

6.    OTHER BUSINESS:

A.    BILL NO. 10-02 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDED PETITION TO ADD PROPERTY TO THE SUMMIT FAIR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZE A SALES TAX AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON SUCH ADDED PROPERTY.  
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Hofmann, second by Councilmember Cockrell, voted 6 “aye”, 2 “no” (Councilmembers Johnson and Spallo) to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6889.

B.    BILL NO. 10-11 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE SUPPLY IN DISTRICT CP-2 ON LAND LOCATED AT 1707 NE RICE ROAD FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10 WITHIN THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, FOR THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Spallo, second by Councilmember Hofmann, voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6890.

C.    BILL NO. 10-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FEDERAL AID PROGRAM  BY AND BETWEEN THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, FOR THE EXTENSION OF TODD GEORGE PARKWAY.
COUNCIL ACTION: On motion of Councilmember Cockrell, second by Councilmember Gray, voted unanimously to approve and numbered ORDINANCE NO. 6891.

D.    DISCUSSION:  Follow-up discussion of potential projects for consideration in a 2010 “No Tax Increase” General Obligation Bond Initiative.
COUNCIL ACTION: Mr. Brian Scott (Deputy City Manager), Chief Joe Piccinini (Chief of Police) and Mr. Chuck Owsley (Director of Public Works) provided Council with detailed information on potential projects to be considered for the 2010 “No Tax Increase” General Obligation Bond Initiative.  No Council Action required.
7.    COMMITTEE REPORTS:  
•     Councilmember Hallam advised the budget process has been started.
8.     ROUNDTABLE:   
•    Councilmember Rhoads stated he had received complaints regarding an audio delay on the TV access channel for televised public meetings.
•    Mayor Messerli advised she spoke at Coldwater, they are a valuable organization and advised others to check in to them.
•    Councilmember Johnson noted he met with some citizens regarding the projected Douglas Road medians. He does not feel more improvements are necessary due to low accident volume.
•    Mayor Messerli stated she was skeptical of the improvements by Truman Medical Center; however she is very impressed with the turnout and gave her thanks to all involved.
ADJOURNMENT:        8:55 p.m.
__________________________________
Trisha Whitehead
Deputy City Clerk


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