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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 01-28-1970MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL January 28, 1970 The Mission City Council met in continued session on Wednesday, January 28, 1970 at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor George D. Anderson presiding and the following Councilmen present: Rolan Warman, Jr., George Lauber, George Calvert, Jr., James Lorenz, William King, Ralph Weber, Lloyd Thomas and Homer Bittiker. On a motion made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Warman, the minutes of January 14th were approved by unanimous vote with the following corrections: Page 2, Paragraph 4: Delete second sentence. Page 1, Paragraph 4 from bottom: add: provided the agreement as provided by the city was signed and filed. Thereupon the city clerk asked for approval of the destruction of the following records: Claim vouchers written prior to 1956 Checks written prior to 1963 Receipts written prior to 1963 Bonds and Coupons which matured and were canceled prior to 1963 A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Calvert to approve the request of the city clerk to destroy the above mentioned records. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mayor Anderson read a letter from the city clerk to Mr. W.L. Moffett, President, Centennial State Bank, stating that it is necessary for the city to extend Temporary Note No. 1, Series "AA" in the amount of $7,700.00 for a period of one year or to November 23, 1970. This note covers cost of work under Project No. 34 Smith -Ennis Drainage. A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Lauber to approve Resolution No. 173 for the extension of Temporary Note No. 1, Series "AA" in the amount of $7,700.00 plus interest for a period of one year. The motion carried by unanimous vote. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman King, the Appropriation Ordinance was approved by unanimous vote with the following addition: second and final payment on Wayne Street Sweeper in the amount of $6,316.54. Councilman Lorenz, Chairman of the Street Committee, stated that they met on January 21st to discuss the sidewalk plan for the city and also some other unfinished business. Discussion was held concerning the location and cost of sidewalks in the city. The engineer's revised cost estimate for the first priority of 30,000 lineal feet at $180,000.00 and the cost estimate of the temporary sidewalks at $9,000.00. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman King to have the city attorney draw up an ordinance for the construction and sidewalk improvement program not to exceed $240,000.00 as shown on the exhibit and the sidewalk program is to be included as a question in the city election on April 7th. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- January 28, 1970 Councilman Lorenz then reported on the Martway extension, Martway reconstruction and Broadmoor extension, as described in the preliminary report ptepared.by Shafer, Kline Warren. Mr. Hursh reported that he had talked with Mrs. Barkley's attorney and they want the project and they want city participation. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman King that the city attorney be authorized to negoiate an agreement with the property owners for the construction of Martway and Martway reconstruction and the Broadmoor extension with the city participating with the cost of all three projects in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Lorenz then stated that a letter has been received from the Highway Department in reference to the request of Faddis Motors for the medial cut on Johnson Drive. He stated that the State Highway Department recommends that no cut be allowed. Thereupon, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Bittiker that the request of Faddis Motors be denied. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Councilman Lorenz set a Street Committee meeting for Thursday, February 6th at 7:30 p.m. to meet with Overland Park Public Works Committee and also to discuss the sidewalk plan. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard presented an application for a Special Use Permit at the location of 5408 W. 58th Terrace for the Middle Earth. He stated that they have requested the permit for one year. Chief Pike stated that there have not been any complaints in the last two weeks. Rev. A. C. Cuppy, Countryside Christian Church, was present and stated that he also is associated with the Northeast Johnson County Youth and Adult Programs, Inc. who is funding this organization. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bittiker and seconded by Councilman King to approve the Special Use Permit for a period of six months in the name of Mrs. Tangeman. The vote was taken with the following results: Aye: Councilmen Warman, Lauber, Calvert, King, Weber, Thomas and Bittiker. Nay: Councilman Lorenz. Mayor Anderson then read a letter from the Kansas City Association for Retarded Children, Inc. requesting to hold a "Honey Days" fund raising campaign sale by conducting a door -to -door sale of jars of honey in Mission on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20, 21 and 22, 1970. A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Warman to approve the request of the Kansas City Association for Retarded Children, Inc. to sell honey in the city on March 20, 21 and 22, 1970. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, had no report but set a meeting for February 10th at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, reported that a meeting had been held on January 21st with Murray Hodges who is interested in an improvement MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -3- January 28, 1970 district to pave the channel going through his portion of the property at Highway 50 Nall Avenue including the property owned by 0 K Investors. Councilman Calvert stated that Mr. !lodges wanted to know if the city would participate and he explained to Mr. Hodges that there would not be. He stated that he told Mr. Hodges that he could petition the city to create a district. Councilman Calvert stated that Mr. Hodges wants to build the channel and pay for it before the bond sale. After further discussion, it was stated that this was just an informative matter and no action was needed. Councilman King, Chairman of the Park Recreation Commission, reported that they met on Thursday, January 15th and discussed a number of items as follows: The scheduling of the ball diamond in the city park will be done again this year by Ben Gleissner. Mrs. Brull is going to call the Water Department to see if the three lay members of the commission can attend their next board meeting to talk about the use of their park at 53rd and Woodson, the playground equipment and the use of their ball diamond. Had twenty -six applicants to work at the pool this year. Councilman Warman stated that they will come back to the Council in February with a recommendation for pay rates. Councilman Warman stated that Claude !toward has indicated that an employment office will be located in Johnson County as he has been approached to work there. Mr. Howard presently works for the state employment office. Sia Sadri, Superintendent of Recreation, Johnson County Park District, has stated that there will be a playground program again this year from June 15th through August 7th. There will he one located at a school in Mission. Councilman Warman stated that the budget for the park board at the county will be $97,000.00 and what they have already worked out will run about $100,000.00. He stated that they are going to have alot of programs and he will relate on this later. Councilman Warman stated that a Park Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 31st at 9:30 a.m. and that Mr. Sadri and possibly Mr. Johnson will meet with them to look at the present park facilities and areas. Mayor Anderson then stated that the applicant requesting rezoning on the Northeast corner of Johnson Drive and Walmer called and requested that the matter be tabled until the February 11th meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Bittiker and seconded by Councilman Thomas that the Planning Commission's recommendation on the application on the Northeast corner of Johnson Drive and Wainer be tabled until February 11th. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard reported that since the last council meeting two contractors have picked up plans on the pool snack bar and one has returned the plans without a bid and the other is still out. He stated that there will be a notice in tomorrow's MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -4- January 28, 1970 Herald asking for bids on the snack bar. Bids will be received on February 11th. There may be more information at that time. Mr. Hubbard then reported that he has written letters to the Highway Commission in regards to the intersection at Metcalf and 56th Street concerning the accident rate and also on Lamar and Highway 50 concerning signalization. Mr. Hursh reported that he went to Van Chevrolet and talked with Mr. Lindsey in regard to their parking lot on the North of the building and he was agreeable to anything the city would require them to do. Councilman Lorenz stated that he would like to have bumper guards installed 5 feet behind the uurb. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Calvert to require Van Chevrolet to install bumpers 51/2 feet behind the curb line. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hursh also reported that Mr. Lindsey stated that in regard to the flashing beacon light for the city to prepare the easement and to locate it at the east end of their walkway so that it would create a driveway and separate the parking, but. he would want the city to put a bumper in front so it would not be knocked down. Mr. Hubbard stated that there is a flashing beacon on Johnson Drive west of Hickory Grove but that one is needed to the east of the school to slow traffic and locating one in front of Van's would do this. Mayor Anderson stated that there would be a meeting of the Council of Mayors on Thursday, January 29th and one thing on the agenda would be the human Relations Ordinance. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Bittiker to adopt the Human Relations Ordinance. The vote was taken with the following results: Aye: Councilmen Warman, Lauber, Calvert, King, Weber, Thomas and Bittiker. Councilman Lorenz abstained. Councilman Warman inquired if there was any new information on the matter of the city audit. Councilman Lauber stated that the matter will be taken up in the fiext Finance Committee meeting. Councilman Warman inquired if there was any new information on the sanitary sewer problem at 54th d Woodson and Dearborn. Mayor Anderson stated that he talked with Myron Nelson yesterday and he stated that the sanitary sewers are adequate. Mr. Nelson stated that he is willing to come to a meeting and discuss the problem. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Warman to authorize the city attorney to file whatever action is necessary to achieve a solution to this problem. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Lauber inquired about the truck rental and the paving of the parking lot at Anderson Rental. Mr. Ilursh reported that he has paid his permit fee for renting trucks but that there has not been anything done about the lot. He has appeared in court and the judge has set over the findings for a period of time. The judge told them he would assess the fine as to when they get the work done. MINUTES OF TILE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -5- January 28, 1970 Councilman Lorenz stated that a letter has been received from the Kansas City Power Light Company stating that the cost of the signalization of the Nall Avenue intersection will be $27,000.00. He then went on to say that Mr. Hubbard has written a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and the county. Also that the city is trying to get relief through the Topics Program. He then stated that no action is necessary at this time. Councilman King inquired about the traffic light at 55th P, Lamar. Mr. Hubbard reported that this was supposed to have been done and that he would call the Kansas City Power Light Company again. Councilman Weber informed the Council that Dickenson has approved a three day circus to be sponsored by the Kansas City Association of Retarded Children on the vacant lot at Woodson and Martway for sometime in July. A permit would be applied for at a later date. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, February Ilth at 8:00 p.m. Attest: Dorothy N. eaver, City Clerk ,eorge 4. Anderson, ayor