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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 09-23-1970MINOT&R OF TER MISSION CITY COUNCIL September 23, 1970 The Mission City-Council met in continued session on Wednesday, September 23, 1970 at 8300 p.m. with Mayor George D. Anderson presiding and the following Councilmen present: Bolan Waxman, Jr., George Lauber, Robert Mellott, George Calvert, Jr., Ralph Weber, Lloyd Thomas•and•Robert Raupp. On a motion made by Councilman Ranpp and seconded by Councilman Mellott, the minutes -of September 9, 1970 were approved by unanimous vote with the following corrections: Page 2, Paragraph 3: Add -.and street sealing.: Page 2, Paragraph 5: Mr. Hubbard explained the curb changes and street lights at Johnson Drive and Reeds. Page-3, Paragraph 4 waiver on location of lookable storage. Thereupon, Mr. Raymond Shelby was present to answer questions concerning problems at the apartment complex on the northeast corner of 51st Lamar as set out in a letter from Mr. Hubbard dated September 15, 1970. They were the washing of silt onto the adjacent properties, occupancy of two units and the additional lane on 51st Street from the exit on 51st west to Lamar Avenue. Councilman Warean stated that.there were problems concerning the grading, which is not proper. He stated that according to the plans presented the land was to be graded so there would not be any drainage onto the two adjacent properties to the east. He stated that this would also apply to the Wilson property to the North. Councilman Warman stated that the extra lane on 51st Street needs to be incorporated into the plans. .He also stated that the occupancy of two units violates the City ordinance or building permit because the building permit was issued on the basis that the sewers would be in and they are not•in at this time. Councilman Warman stated that he understands that the State 'Board of Health has to approve the holding tanks; He stated that in the agreement between the developers and the adjacent property owners there would be a barricade at the west end of Link Drive so that people could not use this-entrance coming in from Link Drive. Mr. Hubbard reported that he had called the County Health Department. After checking with the State, they called him back that it was their opinion that unless there was an overflow or leakage from the tank or if there was any spillage during the pickup there would not be any violation as far as the health standards are concerned. Bat, if one of these above three things did occur then there would be a definite. health hazard since it is untreated:. -Mr. Hubbard stated that the holding tank would have to be pumped periodically by a septic tank company. Councilman Warman then asked Mr. Shelby about the people who are living in the two units. Mr. Shelby stated that the people are the manager and assistant manager and their families. He stated that they have them living there. now for security reasons to help prevent vandalism. Mr. Shelby stated•that they put in a large holding tank and that they will make an agreement with the company to have it pumped out regularly. Councilman Warman stated that the building permit was issued on the basis that the apartments be hooked onto the sewers. Mr. Hubbard stated that he did not know if the sewer district would allow the usage of the lines as holding lines until the lift station is completed. Mrs: -King and Mr. Wilson, adjacent property owners, were present in regard to the silt which has washed onto their properties and asked when this would be corrected. Mr. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- September 23, 1970 Shelby stated that he would have their yards restored and Swale the drainage so it will be to the west. Discussion was held concerning the additional lane on 51st. Street. .Mr. Hubbard stated that the radius would be taken out on the northeast corner of 51st Lamar. 'He stated that the opening at 51st Street is 30 feet and. will be widened.to 36 feet. Mr. Shelby stated that there will have to be two telephone poles moved. Councilman Warman stated that they also discussed no left turn signs coming out of the complex on 51st Street. He stated that with this extra lane they could turn right. He stated that there also will be the need for guard rails along 51st Street at the northeast corner after the completion of this additional lane. Mr. Wilson inquired about the retaining wall in back of the Swallow house. He asked if there had been a change in grade. He stated that it differs with the site plan which Mr. Hubbard has on file in regard to the height of the retaining wall. Mr. Shelby stated that he could check the grades with the plans Mr. Hubbard has on file. Councilman Warman asked Mr. Hubbard if it was his feeling as far as the two units being occupied by the manager and assistant manager that providing that they handle the sewage Satisfactorily and it is not contrary to any county or state laws or rules that there is no reason why they.oannot stay. Mr...Hubbard stated that, there is none as long as they take. care in the pumping of the tank to be sure that there is no spillage: Councilman Waxman asked that the buildar supply the city with a copy of -the contract with the company who will pump the holding tank. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Lauber that the manager and assistant manager of this apartment project be permitted to continue to occupy the apartments prior to sewers being installed provided that adequate sewer pumping arrangements and evidence of contract be tarnished to the city. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Loren Brock, Health Inspector, gave a brief report concerning the food service establishments in. the City. Mr. Brock requested approval of a $75.00 expenditure so he could attend the 41st Annual Conference of Kansas Association of Environmentalists to be held on October 27, 28 29th at the Downtown Holliday Inn, Topeka, Kansas. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Haupp to approve the $75.00 expenditure as stated above. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Brook suggested that'the City make a written request to Gordon Johnson, Shawnee Mission Park, District, requesting him to work with the city in regard to the park at 53rd Street.: The Council, along with Mr. Brock, thought that next spring Mr. Brock, along with the Chamber, could push a fix-up-clean-up week in the residential areas of the City. Larry Jones, Chairman of the Mission Planning Commission, showed a 15 minute film titled "One Dimension, Two Dimension,: Three Dimension Four MINUTES OF'THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -3- September 23, 1970 Thereupon, lilt. Hubbard presented a report on the number of animals picked up in the City from 7 -15 thru 8-1. He stated that the number of dogs picked up does not reflect the job they are doing. He atated that the residents know. that they will be patroling the city at all. times and are keeping their dogs up. Mr. Hubbard reported that in regard to the summer playground program that Prairie Village has paid and that Roeland Park is going to pay. He recommended that the City pay the 4500 for.thia past summer. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Mellott to pay the $500 as agreed for the Summer Playground Program to the Johnson County Park District. Councilman Warman stated that this should be charged to the Youth Recreation Fend for this, year. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard reported that he talked to the Manager of McDonaldle last week about the restripping cf the parking and the entrance and exit signs. He stated that the manager was going to talk with the owner and call him back but he has not heard from him at this time. Mr. Hubbard reported that he talked with the architect in regard to the fence and sidewalk on the north boundary of the property located on the northeast corner of Walter and Johnson Dtive. .He stated that the owners, Serve Food,. will be in town later this week or early neat week and that the architect will call when they get in town. On.a motion made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Calvert, the Appropriation Ordinance was approved by unanimous vote. In the absence of Councilman-King, Chairman of the Street Committee, Councilman Warman reported that the Street Committee met on September 10th with school board representatives and representatives from all five schools in Mission and they felt that more needs-to be done at the 58th Lamar intersection. Also, Mr. Hubbard is to look into more extensive signals for. Lamar and Martway and report back. Discussion was also held concerning a sidewalk benefit district and if one should be brought up again. Mohawk School felt that they should have sidewalks on the west side of the school instead of the east. Mayor Anderson stated that we could have another meeting with this same group to emphasize that the Council is willing to do something about sidewalks, but, not until we have some indication from the people of what they want us to do. It was deoided that Mr. Hubbard would write a letter to each of the principals of the five schools and ask them to let us know if they feel that they want to explore it further and at that time we will set up another meeting. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, had no report. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, had no report. Mr. Hubbard then reported that during this past heavy rain those homes in Cooper Creek which had been flooded before were not flooded this time; but, there were homes which had not been flooded before flooded this time. He stated that it was not due to sewer backup but that water did come in around foundations and in window wells. Councilman Weber, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, stated that they had a meeting and worked on the Codification. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Park Recreation Commission, had no report. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard presented Kansas City Power Light Company Resolution No. 27 under Ordinance No; 203 which will provide for additional traffic signal equipment at Johnson Drive and Lamar. Mr. Hubbard requested that the Council authorize Mayor Anderson to sign the agreement. A motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Raupp to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Kansas City Power Light Co. on their Resolution No. 27,, Ordinance No. 203. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Hubbard inquired as to how many were going to the annual- banquet of the League of Kansas Municipalities nett Monday evening in Topgka. Mayor Anderson stated that he and his wife would attend. Chief Pike gave a brief report concerning an alleged rape of an 11 year old Mission girl. Frank Harsh, City Attorney, reported to the Council about pending city litigations, Police Court and Condemnation award appeals. Mr. Hurah also reported that John Warren, Shafer, Kline Warren, is close to having the completed figures on Cooper Creek. Mr. Harsh stated that it will be three weeks before the next Cou*mil meeting and that we may need a special Council meeting to go over all the cost figures. After discussion, a tentative special meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 8th. The oalling of such special meeting to be made according to State Statutes. Mt. Harsh inquired if the TeleCable was going to be discussed in a committee meeting. It was stated that the Industrial Development Committee is supposed to-discuss the matter. Mr. Harsh stated that a meeting could be scheduled as no one has contested the Overland Park-ordinance. He thought that if we want to use the same state statute we could go ahead. Mt. Stroh stated that there were references to some city costs but this would have to be checked out as he did not think there were any city costs. Councilman Warman asked if there has been good attendence at the pool on the week ends. Mt. Hubbard reported that there was good attendence last weekend. Councilman Warman asked Mt. Harsh about the apportionment of wards and precincts. Mrs Hursh gave a brief report and it was decided that no change would be made at this time. September 23, 1970 Councilman Calvert stated that he and Councilman Waxman had a call from the same area concerning the parking of cars along the intersections of Beverly and $everly Lane along 58th Street. He stated that he would like to have no pa rking signs put up along this area as the parking of cars along there makes it difficult to see on- coming traffic. Discussion was held concerning the parking problem in Mission caused by certain businesses in the City not allowing parking in their lots except for customers. This has caused employees to park in residential areas. The matter was referred to the Street Committee. MUTES OF THE MIS3ION CITY COUNCIL -5- September 23, 1970 A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Mellott that "No Parking" signs be put up on the West side of Beverly from 58th Street to 50' north of the intersection of Beverly Lane and No Parking• on either side of Beverly Lane for 50' west of the intersection of Beverly and Beverly Lane. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Calvert inquired as to the status of the action for Minimum Structures at 5619 Reeds Road. Mr. Hubbard stated that he had the papers written and he gave them to Mr. Burch to go over as to form. Councilman Calvert stated that he had a call from one of our concerned constituents Who had seen an item in the Scout -Sun in regard to Mission's share for the left turn lanes at 67th Nall Avenue. He stated that Mr. Lorenz couldn't conceive how we could spend =7,000.00. Mr. Hursh stated that Jim Steadman called him and told him that they have determined that our cost will be $3,600 or =3,700 and he did not think this included the *600 engineering costs. Councilman Raupp stated that he has aaeelma8 complaints =concerning the parking of oars along Woodson from 61st to Highway 50. Councilman Raupp requested that we ask Countryside if they will put "No Parking" signs along Woodson from 61st Street to Highway 50. Councilman Raupp stated that he is receiving complaints about Deffenbaugh being in Milhaven on Monday mornings before 6:00 a.m. He stated that they are in another area of the city before 7 :00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Mayor Anderson asked Mr. Hubbard if he has received an answer to his letter to the Highway Commission. Mr. Hubbard stated that thejF were in again and they said that if we get five sets of plans and five sets of specifications on materials and equipment and five cost estimates that they were sure we would get the TOPICS application approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, October 14, )970 at 8 :00 p.m. Attest: Dorothy N. Bever, City Clerk George D. Anderson, Mayor