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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 06-26-1974MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 26, 1974 The Mission City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, June 26, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor George D. Anderson presiding and the following Councilmen present: George Lauber, Robert Mellott, William King, Warren Neal, Lloyd Thomas and Robert Raupp. Councilmen Rolan Warman and George Calvert were not present. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. Mayor Anderson stated that at the last Council meeting the Public Hearing on the Martyry Roeland Drive Projects was continued to this meeting. He asked Mr. Hursh if he had anything to present. Mr. Hursh stated he has received two letters since the last meeting. One from Blackwell, Sanders, Matheny, Weary Lombardi, representing R. H. Macy Co., Inc. and the other from Linde, Thomson, Van Dyke, Fairchild Langworthy, who are representing LT Properties owner of the Shopping Center property. He said the letters stated they did not feel the property would be benefited by the project and are opposed to it. Mr. Hursh stated that the public hearing was continued so that the Governing Body or any of the owners could consider whether they wanted to make any amendments to the proposal in relation to method of assessment. He stated he did not think there was any question as to the estimated and probable cost, etc. Mr. Hursh stated that the Council should decide this evening to either (fit) do nothing (b) create a project and (c) if it is decided to start, pass a resolution creating a project and order work to be done. Thereupon, Mayor Anderson read the letters, which Mr. Hursh had previously mentioned. Mr. William L. Hess, attorney representing LT Properties, suggested that the proposed benefit improvement district be reduced in size to include only those properties which are adjacent to Martway. Then there would be no obligation to those property owners who are opposed to the project at this time. Mr. Hursh stated there is no way to reduce the district and improve Roeland Drive. Mr. Hess stated that he meant that the city reduce the district to improve Martyry only and not improve Roeland Drive. He stated that the Macy people are not sure exactly what would be beneficial to their property with regard to traffic, etc. He stated the city could improve Martway now and at a later date improve Roeland Drive. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Mellott to create the benefit district and order engineering work to be done. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mr. Hursh presented and read Resolution No. 242 creating Benefit District No. 66, Martyry Roeland Drive Projects. A motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Mellott to approve Resolution No. 242 as presented and read. The motion was approved unanimously. On a motion made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Mellott, the minutes of June 12, 1974 were approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mayor Anderson read the Planning Commission recommendation of June 24, 1974 on the application filed by Anchor Savings Loan for rezoning of the property on the southeast corner of Hwy. 50 60th Street. Anchor Savings has agreed to dedicate to the City of Mission an easement for street right -of -way along the south 15 feet MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- June 26, 1 974 of the property. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant give to the City Council a statement in writing they would not oppose creation of a street benefit district or widening of 60th Street and paying their fair share of the cost of construction. Councilman Raupp asked if the City has a statement in writing from Anchor Savings Loan. Mr. Pat Patterson, Anchor Savings, stated they are prepared to give the city a statement in writing and thought the city would want the city attorney to negotiate that statement. Councilman Raupp asked Mr. Hursh if the city cohld::-hold any future owners to the statement if Anchor Savings would sell the property. Mr. Hursh stated that there would not be any problem if the city wanted to widen 60th Street because we would be widening a connecting link between Roe and U.S. 50 under a 12 -6A project without any kind of a hearing and assessing the adjoining owners if proof can be given they are benefited. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman Thomas to approve the rezoning for Anchor Savings Loan on the basis of the Planning Commission recommendation and Anchor Savings Loan to submit a letter of agreement to show good faith. The motion was appproved unanimously. An application for renewal of Special Use Permit for used car dealership at 6250 Johnson Drive for Ron Carne was presented. Mr. Hubbard stated the permit expires today and Mr. Carne wishes to renew it. Chief Pike reported that there have been no problems and Mr. Carne has done everything the Council requested of him at the time the permit was approved. A motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman Lauber that the Special Use Permit for Mr. Carne's auto dealership be renewed for a period of 1 year to expire June 30, 1975. The motion was approved unanimously. An application, along with a letter, for renewal of Special Use Permit for Anderson- Hutchison Sales, Inc. at 5923 Woodson was presented. Mr. Hubbard stated they have been trying to buy land around them to build their building but have been unable to do so. Councilman King stated he would not be opposed to one more year extension but at the end of that year he wanted to see some progress. A motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Raupp to extend the Special Use Permit for one year to expire June 30, 1975 with the stipulation that the city will see plans for a building at that time. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Rex Hoy and Mr. Walt Jacobs, owners of land at the southwest corner of Johnson Drive Reeds, location of the new Fox Photo Finishing, were present and requested that the city issue an occupation license to the operator so he could open and do business. They stated that they have not been able to get the license because the work has not been completed as set out in the building permit. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Council man Lauber that the occupation license for Fox Photo Finishing not be issued until such time as they meet all requirements that were set out when the building permit was approved on November 28, 1973. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 26, 1974 A motion was made by Councilman Mellott and seconded by Councilman King to approve the Appropriation Ordinance. Mrs Beaver stated she would like to add a check to pay the sales tax on the pool for the month of May in the amount of 4283.67. The vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard presented and opened sealed bide for the fence around the maintenance garage as follows: U.S. Steel Supply 19,140.00 8 weeks completion, 518 feet; American Fence Co. of Midwest, Inc. 44,550.00 no completion date, 431 ft.; and Denton Fence Company 15,936.00 6 weeks completion date, 494 feet. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman King to accept the bid of Denton Fence Company with a completion date of 6 weeks or sooner on the basis they submitted a completion date. The vote was as follows: Aye: Councilmen Lauber, Mellott, King, Thomas and Raupp. Nay: Councilman Neal. Mr. Hubbard then submitted sealed bids for a new dump truck for the Public Works Department as follows: Andy Klein Pontiac 1975 GMC 9' dump at 47,735.33; Shawnee Mission Ford 1975 F700 dump 18,339.97 and Classen -Morse Chevrolet 1974 9' dump 410,136.00. After discussion the Council asked Mr. Hubbard to review the bids and bring them back later in the meeting for action. Councilman King, Chairman of the Street Committee, had no report. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented an investment report and stated that the city treasurer has invested funds per request of the council at the last meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Neal to approve the investments as stated in the report. The motion was approved unanimously. Thereupon, Councilman Lauber scheduled a meeting for July 3rd at 7:30 P.M. forJfull council to discuss the proposed 1975 Budget. In the absence of Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, Mayor Anderson presented a resolution regarding the Emergency Medical Service needs and that the citizens of Mission and the qualified electors of Johnson County vote in the August 6th election in favor that the Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County be granted authorization to make an annual tax levy not to exceed two mill upon all taxable tangible property of Johnson County for the establishment, operation and maintenance of an Emergency Medical Service for Johnson County, Kansas. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman King to approve Resolution No. 243 as presented in order to give the residents a chance to vote in the August 6th election whether they would be willing to be taxed by the County for the Emergency Medical Service. The vote was approved unanimously. Councilman Raupp, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, had no report. In the absence of Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Park Recreation Commission, there was no report. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard stated he compared the OE bid against the Ford bid. There would be 120 day delivery on the GMC after order. He recommended that the bid from Andy Klein Pontiac on the GMC be accepted. A motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman Thomas to accept the bid from Andy Klein Pontiac for the 1975 CNC for 47,735.33. The motion was approved unanimously. MINUTES OF TH@: MISSION CITY COUNCIL -4- June 26, 1 974 Mr. Hursh stated that the attorney representing Quik -Trip at 51st T,Bmar has requested to hook onto the sewers. They prepared a resolution for passage by the Council for the creation of a proposed lateral sewer district within Mission Sewer Sub- District No. 1 to be know as Lateral Sewer District No.:5. A motion was made by Councilman Iing and seconded by Councilmen Neal to approve Resolution No. 244 for the creation of the Lateral Sewer District No. 5. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Raupp stated he would like to have copies of resolutions and ordinanees sent out with the Council information for the meeting in order to have a chance to study the matter. Mr. Hursh stated he could have some resolutions and ordinances ready by that time but there are some he prepares during the meeting reflecting Council action at that time. After further discussion, Councilman Lauber stated that each item could be placed on the Agenda and if a Councilman is interested in seeing an ordinance or resolution he can call the office and have a copy sent out to him. Councilman Raupp agreed with this and stated that this could be done. Mr. Hubbard reported that to date there has been $43,208.04 collected in occupation license fees. Councilman King stated that in regard to the traffic signal at 51st Street the pedestrian signal is covered by tree limbs and they need to be cleared. Councilman King inquired as to what is being done regarding dead trees on private property. Mr. Hubbard reported that the city has not been pushing yet this year for removal. Councilman King reported that there are two dead trees in the yard on the northeast corner of 55th Weimer. Councilman King inquired as to the wire in the city park. Mr. Hubbard stated this is a telephone wire and was supposed to be moved. He stated he would check on it. Councilman King reported on the last street dance and stated the officers did an exceptional job. Councilman Neal reported on the numerous campers, trailers, etc. which are parked in front yards in the city. He stated according to our ordinance they are in violation. After much discussion, the matter was'. ^referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and possible amendment. Councilman Raupp requested that the entrance into Milhaven off of Highway 50 be swept as it is covered with gravel. Councilman Raupp inquired about the gravel in the city hall parking lot. Mr. Hubbard reported it belongs to the contractor doing the curb repair in the city. Mayor Anderson stated he is on a committee which is trying to raise $11,000.00 for the Viet Nam Memorial proposed in Antioch Park. He stated that Lenexa donated $100 to the fund and asked if Mission would be interested in donating. Councilman Lauber stated he felt the Council was responsive but asked that we wait and see what the other cities are going to do before making a decision. Mayor Anderson agreed but stated that something should be done within the next two months'. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday,. July 10, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Attest: y Dorothy N. s aver, City Clerk George erson;'