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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 01-23-1974MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1974 The Mission City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, January 23, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor George D. Anderson presiding and the following Councilmen present: Rolan Warman, Jr., George Lauber, Robert Mellott, George Calvert, Jr., William King, Warren Neal, Lloyd Thomas and Robert Raupp. The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance was said by all present. A public hearing as provided by law and duly published in relation to proposed assessments on the 58th Street and Barkley Drive Project, Project No. 62, was held to discuss the proposed assessments at 8 :00 p.m. At the conclusion of the hearing, on motion of Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Mellott, the public hearing adjourned. On motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Mellott, the minutes of January 9, 1974 were approved by unanimous vote with the following correction: Page 1, 7th Paragraph from bottom: Correction of sentence as follows: The Commission does not recommend the City accepting the land for a park unless future assessments would be paid. Thereupon, Mr. L. A. Ebelmesser, resident of the city, appeared and said he had been told that in the future all trash must be placed at the curb. He said that he understood a city ordinance prohibited this. Mr. Robert Hansen, manager of Deffenbaugh Disposal Service, Inc., then stated that this company had been purchased Waste Management Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois and that during the change -over there were some mis- understandings by some of the drivers. He introduced Mr. McLaughlin, route manager, who said that they were familiar with the city ordinance and bringing trash to the curb would not be required in Mission. Mr. McLaughlin discussed some of the problems confronting the company which includes the gasoline shortage. He indicated that at some future time they might appear before the council in regard to the service in the city. Councilman Warman said he appreciated their appearance at the meeting in order to discuss the problem. A public hearing as provided by law and dully published in relation to proposed assessments on the Nall Avenue North Project, Project No. 58-73, was held to discuss the proposed assessments at 8 :30 p.m. At the conclusion of the hearing on motion of Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Mellott, the public<:hearing was adjourned. Thereupon, Mayor Anderson read a letter from Mr. Paul Hansen requesting postponement of the January 23 hearing before the Council in regard to open membership in the cocktail lounge of the Unicorn Club Apartments. He stated that after the paving of additional parking areas was completed he would ask to meet with the Council on the matter. Mr. Bud Reagel, resident of the Unicorn Club Apartments, appeared and presented a petition containing 254 signatures of the residents of the club which stated that they were opposed to the open membership of the lounge. On a motion by Councilman King and second by Counoilman Mellott, the Appropriation Ordinance was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman King said there was no report by the Street Committee. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, read the following recommendation for investment by Mr. Horseman, City Treasurer: MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- January 23, 1974 Bond and Interest Fund Treasury Bills 90 days 150,000.00 Bond and Interest Fund Treasury Bills 182 days 150,000.00 Building Paid Treasury Bills 182 days 115,000.00 These funds are in Centennial State Bank and should bring between 7% and 7 3/4% interest. On motion by Councilman Lauber and second by Councilman Raupp, unanimous approval was given. Councilman Lauber stated that there would be a finance committee meeting on January 30th at 7 :30 p.m. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, then distributed copies of a proposed ordinance concerning erotic material to the members of the Council for their study. He stated that a meeting would be called at a later date to discuss the proposed ordinance. Thereupon, Mr. Hursh, city attorney, read a proposed ordinance concerning the cooperative establishment of an Animal Control Commission. Mr. Hursh reported that five cities were concerned in this effort and that a copy of the proposed ordinance had been sent to the Attorney General for approval. It was determined that action on the ordinance would be taken later in the meeting. Thereupon, Ordinance No. 452 levying assessments on the 58th Street and Barkley Drive Benefit District, Project No. 62, was presented and read, section by section. The assessments may be paid in full prior to February 14, 1974. After due discussion, on motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Warman, Ordinance No. 452 was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Ordinance No. 453 levying assessments for Project No. 58 Nall Avenue North Street Improvement Benefit District was presented and read section by section. The assessment may be paid in full prior to February 14, 1974. After due discussion, on motion by Councilman Raupp and second by Councilman Mellott, Ordinance No. 453 was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Resolution No. 234 establishing the holidays when the city ball would be closed was presented. The dates are as follows: May 27, 1974 Memorial Day, July 4, 1974 Independence Day, September 2, 1974 -Labor Day, October 28, 1974- Veterans Day, November 28, 1974 Thanksgiving, November 29, 1974- Thanksgiving, December 25, 1974- Chiistmas and January 1, 1975 New Yeard Day. On motion by Councilman Raupp and second by Councilman Mellott, Resolution No. 234 was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Ordinance No. 454 concerning the cooperative establishment of an Animal Control Commission was considered. On motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Mellott, unanimous approval was given as to form and agreed to pass subject to approval of the Attorney General. Councilman Warman of the Park Recreation Commission reported that the rules of the Flag contest were now available and that the posters were being placed in various locations. The Youth Advisory Committee would hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m. The Park Recreation Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 31st at 7:30 p.m. Representatives of the Mission Swim Club will attend as well as Dave Pennington, Pool Manager. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -3- January 23, 1974 Mrs. Leota Boyd spoke of an incident concerning a stray dog. Chief Pike reported that there was a mis- understanding at Animal Haven which he felt had been cleared up now. Councilman Mellott stated that he hoped that the new effort for cooperative animal control would solve some of the problems. Mayor Anderson then read a letter from the Financial Corporation of North America, developers of Lido Villas, 63rd Hodges Drive concerning a change in sewer permit procedure few new construction. The Sower District said they would not issue permits until a letter from the City of Mission was received acknowledging this new procedure. Mr. Hursh said that a report had been received from the League ooncerning certain administrative aegulations adopted recently by the Kansas State Board of Health providing for the inspection of sewerage systems and prohibiting "clean water" connections. The League had included sample ordinances, which could be adopted by the cities, to provide local implementation of the new state regulations. Mr. Hursh was asked to study the matter and present his findings to the Ordinance Committee for their recommendation. Mr. Hursh reported that ownerships had been obtained for the Martway Project and petitions for the creation of the project are being circulated. In answer to Councilman Warman's inquiries, Chief Pike stated that a civil defense report was being prepared; power will be connected to the severe weather sirens as soon as possible; and on request by Mr. Oliver, 5938 Reeds, he had extended the date he must stop using the apartment for a business office to February 15th. Discussion was then held concerning the alley behind Mission Office Equipment and the difficulty the Fire Department had during the recent fire. Councilman Calvert reported a complaint made to him that the City Clerk's office was closed during lunch hour. It was suggested that in the future a sign be placed on the door referring residents to the lower offices for service. Councilman Raupp reported that there was a pile of tires at the Radial Tires (Michelin) location that should be moved. He said he had seen one of the officers working during the day. Chief Pike reported that a number of the officers had extra jobs that they worked on their days off. Mayor Anderson then read a letter of resignation written to Chief Pike by Paul Lee, patrolman, to be effective February 1, 1974. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, February 13, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. Attest: Dorothy N. Beaver, City Clerk George D. Anderson, Mayor ik4 44404440)4.- ran