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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 03-11-1970CITY HALL 6090 W O O D S O N ROAD PHONE RA2 3685 MISSION, KANSAS March 11, 1970 MISSION PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT GATEWAY TO THE SANTA FE TRAIL On Tuesday March 3, 1970, Irvin Clevenger, Ben Gleissner, Claude Howard and Rolan Warman attended the monthly Board meeting of Water District #1 of Johnson County. 66202 We explained to the Water Board that recreation needs were increasing and the City of Mission would like to expand the use of the Water District Park at 53rd and Woodson. It was suggested that possibly two baseball diamonds could be considered and the present playground equipment needed to be improved and /or replaced. Mr. R. L. Chandler, Manager of the Water District, told the Board he saw no problem with the City using more of the land for recreation. Their attorney said the Liability certificate the City furnished the Water District was satisfactory. The Board voted unanimously that Mr. Chandler work with the City on expanded use of this Water District property. We met back at the City Hall on a few matters. The Commission's next meeting has been set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 1970. Rolan Warman, Chairman Park and Recreation Commission MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL March 11, 1970 The Mission City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 11, 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, Ralph (Veber, Lloyd Thomas and Homer 13ittiker. Councilman I3ittiker arrived at 8:10 p.m. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Weber, the minutes of February 25th were approved by unanimous vote with the following corrections: Page 1, Paragraph 4: Lowest bidder acceptable. Page 1, Paragraph 3• add to Twentieth Century builders 80 consecutive days. Mr. Keith Couch, Attorney representing the Johnson County Youth -Adult Program, Inc., requested that a apecial meeting be held on Wednesday, March 18th for presentation in regard to a program of one on their task forces, which is the Middle Earth task force. He stated that at that time they will make a request to the Council for reconsideration of the Special Use Permit for Middle Earth. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Thomas to have an adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the hickory Grove School Auditorium, if it's available. After further discussion, the vote was taken and the motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mr. Couch left six copies of a report.made by the Unified School District #512 concerning the findings and recommendations on Drug Abuse in Johnson County. The next item on the agenda was the appearance of Mrs. Carolee Leek in regard to a presentation of a resolution from the Johnson County Mental Health Association. Mrs. Leek requested that the matter be deferred to March 18th. Mr. Gordon Johnson, Superintendent of the Johnson County Park S Recreation, was present concerning the summer playground program. He stated that Councilman Warman has asked him to attend the meeting to give information on the playground programs. He stated that Hickory Grove School has been designated as the site for Mission. He stated that the children will be bussed to this location from other areas in the city. The program will be from June 15th through August 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Mr. .Johnson requested support from the city in the amount of $500.00. He stated that each site is estimated to cost $1,000.00. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Calvert that the City of Mission give $500.00 this year towards the Summer Playground Program on the basis that children be bussed from Rushton with pick -up at St. Pius. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The next item was tabled from the February 25th meeting. Mr. U. M. Hoover, Attorney, was present concerning the request for the vacation of Horton Street north of 51st Street. Mr. hoover stated that it is a rough, dangerous, weedy area that should be cleaned up. An area resident, Mr. Wilson, wanted to know why the City Council should consider abandonment of this area at this time. He thought the best time to consider it would be when a proposed development of the area is presented. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- March 11, 1970 Councilman Warman stated that he has talked with some of the property owners of the area and they could not understand the timing of the vacation of the street. They don't want to vacate land for some developer. Councilman Lauber stated that he also talked with the property owners of the area. They are wondering what could he built there without building on their property. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Lauber to deny the request for the vacation of Horton Street north of 51st Street. The vote was taken with the following results: Aye: Councilmen Warman, Lauber, Calvert, Lorenz, Thomas and Bittiker. Nay: Councilman Weber. Mr. Ed Shelton, 6007 West 55th Street, stated that he would like to tear down his single car garage and build a two -car garage with an apartment overhead. He stated that by doing this he can provide a residence for his Mother -In -Law or Father -In -Law, whichever comes first. He requested permission to rent it at a later dates Councilman Lauber stated that Mr. Shelton had approached Mr. Hubbard for a building permit and Mr. Hubbard denied the permit because he had a:rsecond kitchen in the plans, a violation of the single family residential district. Councilman Lorenz stated that adding an apartment would be in violation of the deed restrictions of the subdivision. He stated that the Crossland Subdivision deed restrictions will be up for review in 1975. If he wants this restriction taken off the deed that would be the time. Councilman Lorenz stated that as far as a single family dwelling there is nothing wrong with it but as a two family dwelling it has to have special zoning. Councilman Calvert stated that this is a zoning matter and the law requires a zoning matter to go before the City Planning Commission and then to the City Council. So if they want to pursue the matter this is what they have to do. The next item was tabled from the February 25th meeting concerning the lighting at the Vickers Service Station, 6501 Johnson Drive. Mr. Simmons was not present and the matter was tabled to the March 25th meeting. Mr. William Rodgers, Hardin F, Stockton, presented an application for a Special Use Permit for 5826 Russell for the Anderson Hutchison Sales, Inc., a food brokerage firm. The property is zoned R -1, Residential. He stated that the offices would be occupied by Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hutchison and their secretary. The cars would be parked in the two -car garage. There would be occasionally an salesman stop in to pick up a package. He stated that there would he a sign of approximately 5' x 12" to 18 Mr. Rodgers stated that the place was fomally occupied by Midwest Architects and he did not know when they had moved. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bittiker and seconded by Councilman Weber to approve the Special Use Permit for the purpose requested for one year duration. The vote was taken with the following results: Aye: Council- men Weber and Bittiker. Nay: Councilmen Warman, Lauber, Calvert, Lorenz and Thomas. Request was denied. Mayor Anderson read the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of Special Class Zoning for the Mobil Oil Company Station on the Northwest corner of Johnson Drive and Nall Avenue. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -3- March 11, 1970 Councilman Lorenz inquired if the easement right -of -way is in conformance with the plans submitted by Shafer, Kline Warren. Mr. Hubbard stated that they were. A motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Calvert to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation contingent on the provisions as stated in the recommendation. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. An application for a fireworks stand for the North side of Johnson Drive at Barkley was presented. The applicant, Lloyd Norfleet, was present. He stated that Mrs. Barkley has agreed to rent them the ground for the fireworks stand from June 29th to July 4th. He stated that there is plenty of parking area. If a traffic problem should arise they would hire an off -duty patrolman to direct traffic. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Council- man Calvert to approve the application subject to the stipulation that if Chief Pike sees it necessary, a traffic officer will be required. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard stated that Mr. Larry Jones informed him that he is satisfied with the qualifications of Hugh Stewart, lowest bidder for work to he done on the snack bar. He stated that a contract will he ready in a few days. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Weber, the Appropriation Ordinance was approved by unanimous vote. An application for a fireworks stand at 5915 Broadmoor filed by M. L. Rattennee and James E. Sigler of Olathe was presented. Chief Pike stated that he could see no problems. A motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Lauber to approve the application for the fireworks stand at 5915 Broadmoor. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Lorenz, Chairman of the Street Commiteee, stated that the sidewalk maps will be given to each Councilman on the Street Committee for distribution after the Council meeting. He stated that they will be distributed to the entire city on April 2nd and 4th. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated that at their last meeting Phil Garrett, of the Telephone Company, was present and stated that there will be a change on the telephone bill of putting .10 after the monthly service charge. He stated that this would not be increasing the rates. This .10 is the franchise tax that the city charges. After due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Lauber to approve the change in the telephone bill. The vote was taken and the vote was as follows: Aye: Councilmen Lauber, Calvert, Lorenz, Weber, Thomas and Bittiker. Nay: Councilman Warman. Councilman Lauber then set a meeting of the Finance Committee for Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, had no report. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL In the absence of Councilman King, was no report. Councilman Warman, Chairman of the written report as attached. -4- March 11, 1970 Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, there Park g Recreation Commission, presented a Mr. llursh reported that he and Keith Hubbard met with Ervin Johnston, Mrs. Barkley's attorney, today in reference to the Martway extension. They would like to proceed with the project as outlined with the exception that of the contribution to be made by the city towards the total project cost they have proposed possibly a major portion of the cost be applied to the Martway section and a lesser portion to the Broadmoor section. He reported that the right -of- way should be attainable by negotiation rather than condemnation. He stated that he would probably have more information in two weeks. Mr. Ilursh stated that the appraisers who did the work on Nall Avenue have filed their appraisals in district court. He stated that the total awards of the appraisers were $87,050.00. The City of Mission share of the awards is $43,525.00. Other costs are extimated as follows: Court costs, appraisers' fees $7,844.65. Legal fees Eminent Domain, Project and Bond Attorney, expenses recording fees, abstracting, photostating and publications $2,198.05. Therefore, the city needs $54,000;00 for the Eminent Domain right -of -way acquisition on Nall Avenue. The city has until April 6th to pay the award money to the district court. He had originally anticipated that the right -of -way would be a total cost of $150,000.00, but it came in at $87,050.00. The property owners have thirty days in which to file an appeal. Thereupon, Mr. Hursh presented and read Resolution No. 174 authorizing Temporary Note in the amount of $54,000.00 at 51/2% interest at Centennial State Bank for the acquisition of right -of -way on Nall Avenue. A motion was made and seconded and approved by unanimous vote to approve Resolution No. 174 for the acquisition of right -of -way on Nall Avenue in the amount of $54,000.00 at 51/2% interest at Centennial State Bank. Mr. Hursh then presented and read Resolution No. 175 authorizing Temporary notes in the amount of $164,000.00 at 51/2% interest for the widening and extending of Nall Avenue from Johnson Drive to 67th Street. A motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Councilman Calvert to approve Resolution No. 175 as read. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mr. Ilursh presented and read Ordinance No. 375 authorizing the sum of $164,000.00 to pay for construction costs and creates Project No. 44, Nall Avenue, Johnson Drive to 67th Street. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lorenz and seconded by Council- man Calvert to approve Ordinance No. 375 as read. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hursh then presented and read Ordinance No. 376 which authorizing and providing for the issuance of $164,000.00 Temporary notes to pay the cost of the widening of Nall Avenue from Johnson Drive to 67th Street. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -5- March 11, 1970 A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Lorenz to approve Ordinance No. 376 as read. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hursh stated that the Moffitt case will go to trial next week and that he has been working with Mr. Hubbard and Shafer, Kline Warren on the matter. Mr. Hubbard presented a proposal from Travelers Insurance Company for insurance coverage on the reserve officers for$10,000 Accidental Life and Dismemberment, $1,000 Medical Coverage non deductible for $5.50 per year per man. The City has to supply the names, ages and addresses of the reserves. Mr. Hubbard stated that Chief Pike's recommendation is that since the reserves have already paid for the K.P.O.A. that the City should take the $5.00 that they were going to reimburse the men for the K.P.O.A. and add .50 per man and apply this to the insurance. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Calvert that the city accept the proposal from Travelers Insurance Company as stated above. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard stated that the traffic lights at Highway 50 and Nall Avenue have to be relocated temporarily because of the construction of Nall Avenue. He stated that the K.C.P. L. Co. is not obligated to move these unless they are reimbursed fully. He stated that the State Highway Commission informed him that they have no means for paying for the relocation of the lights. He stated that it will cost approximately $1,600.00 for the relocation of the lights. According to permit No. 1 -4181 dated July 1, 1955, Section No. 7 stated that the City will relocate at the State Highway Commission's request and at no cost to the State highway Commission. A motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Calvert to authorize the temporary relocation of the traffic lights at Highway 50 and Nall Avenue and that the $1,600.00 should be taken out of the light company credit. The vote was taken with the following results: Aye: Councilmen Warman, Lauber, Calvert, Weber, Thomas and Bittiker. Nay: Councilman Lorenz. Mr. Hubbard stated that Mr. John Warren, Shafer, Kline Warren, brought in a set of plans for the construction of Birch Creek, which runs along behind the 0 K Investors Office Building. He stated that he took the liberty of approving the plans in the name of the city so that the plans could be sent in to the State Board of Water Resources. He stated that he also made the application in the name of the city to expedite the application before the State Board of Water Resources so that this project could get under way. Mr. Hubbard stated that this is only on that part that is connected with the 0 K Investors property. A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Lorenz to approve the plans as mentioned above. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard stated that he had met with Mr. Virgil Holdredge, County Engineer, concerning the widening of Nall Avenue north of Johnson Drive. He stated that Mr. Holdredge has submitted the set of plans to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard read a letter dated March 5th from Mayor Anderson to Mr. Kearns concerning the improvement of Nall Avenue north of Johnson Drive. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL Councilman Warman stated that he feels that there is a need for a street light at 52nd E Lamar. He stated that the area is dark at this intersection and that there are parents who go to Pre school, Cub Girl Scouts functions held at Rushton at night. Thereupon, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Lauber that the Director of Public Works determine the proper location and follow the proper procedure for attaining the light. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Warman asked Mr. Hursh if there was any new information on the sanitary sewer problem at 54th F, Dearborn and Woodson. Mr. Hursh stated that there was not. He had anticipated getting with Councilman Lauber for information but has been unable to do so. Councilman Thomas inquired about the sidewalks along the east side of Nall Avenue. Mr. Ilurshi Stated that the property owners would have to petition for the side- walks and would have to grant the necessary easements for the right-of-way. Councilman Thomas stated that he would take the petition to the property owners. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. Attest: Dorothy N. Beaver, City Clerk -6- March 11, 1970 George)! Anderson, Mayor