Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-1967 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 14, 1967 The regular meeting of the Mission City Council was held June 14, 1967, at 8:00 p.m. in the Mission City Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Councilman William King, George Lauber, James Lorenz, Robert Smith, Gerald Andre, Rolan Warman, Jr., George Calvert and Richard Maloney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George D. Anderson, and the Minutes of the meetings of May 10 and May 31 were unanimously approved with the following changes, on motion by Councilman Warman and second by Councilman Lorenz: In the Minutes of May 10, page 2, paragraph 3, Councilman Andre should be shown as voting against the motion, rather than abstaining. The records of May 10, page 2, paragraph 8 should show Councilman Warman abstaining from the voting. On page 3, paragraph 10, Councilman Lorenz should be shown as abstaining. On page 3, paragraph 11, the word "books" should be inserted after "McQuillan Municipal Corporation." Councilman Warman requested that the Minutes of May 31 show that the Council had recommended holding the occupation license for 5622 Johnson Drive until such time as the building permit for that address had been authorized. City Attorney Woodworth noted that condemnation suits would be started for the Cooper Creek project within ten days, not ten weeks as indicated in the Minutes of May 31. Councilman Calvert then introduced Mr. Lee Van Garcee, representing the parents of the Mission Swim team, who requested that the Council set aside use of the new Mission pool for the Mo -Kan Novice championship swim meet on ally 27, said pool to be used for the entire day. On motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Maloney, unanimous approval of setting aside the new Mission pool for this meet on July 27th was given by the Council. Consideration of the request from the Prairie Village Jaycees for use of the lot west of the Safeway store, and waiver of the $30.00 occupational license permit, for the operation of a fireworks stand, was given. Chief Hurd in formed the Council that ample parking facilities would be available at this location. Councilman Lorenz then moved that the waiver of the $30.00 occupational license fee and approval of location of the fireworks stand for the Prairie Village Jaycees be given. The motion was seconded by Councilman King and Given unanimous approval by the Council. 2 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 14, 1967 Mayor Anderson then read a letter from the Mission City Planning Commission recommending re- zoning of the property at 6015. Travis Lanec Inter Collegiate Press, Inc., Robert Closser and the Welch Scientific Company, from C -2 to M -1; also recommending that the petition of Herman W. Duffin and Eugene Haas, for property in the 5900 block on Roe and the 4700 block on 60th Street, for re- oning from R -1 to C -0 office building be approved on the basis of the prints and drawings presented at the June 5th meeting of the Commission. Mr'.Mike.O:'Flaherty, attorney for the Inter Collegiate Press, Flnc. and Welch Scientific Company, appeared before the Council to discuss his clients' re- quest for re- zoning. Councilman Andre moved for acceptance of the Mission City Planning Commission's recommendation for re- zoning of the Inter Collegiate property from C -2 to M -1. The:motion was seconded by Councilman Lorenz. Councilman Lorenz then offered an amendment to the original motion, granting the change of zoning as requested, spelling out restrictions 1 through 7 as outlined in Sec. 13, paragraph 2A of the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Warman. The vote on the original motion as submitted by Councilman Andre and seconded by Councilman Lorenz was approved by unanimous' vote. J The vote on the amended motion was approved by majority vote, with Councilman Andre and Smith opposed. Consideration of the recommendation of the Mission City Planning Commission regarding the petition of Herman W. Duffin and Eugene Haas was then given. Mr. Jim Ireland, architect, appeared before the Council and presented site plans and drawings of the proposed building to be erected on the site, should re- zoning be secured. He informed the Council that setback restrictions would be met, stacking and holding lanes for traffic on 60th Street and Roe would be provided; screening and sidewalks requirements of the City met, and height restrictions complied with. He further stated that the petitioners would pay all costs with regard to street changes. City Attorney Woodworth informed the Council that it would be possible to create a benefit district for the improvement of these streets as shown in the site plans, charging the entire cost back to this landowner. Councilman Maloney opposed re- zoning, indicating that he felt this change would be spot zoning. Councilman Smith expressed fear of setting a precedent regarding land use. On motion by Councilman King and second by Councilman Andre, the Council gave approval to accepting the recommendation of the Mission Planning Commission for re- zoning from R -1 to C -0 office building, with the building, landscaping and all improvements and roads to be in conformity with plans submitted by applicant, said zoning to expire on January 1, 1969, should a building permit not be issued prior thereto. Councilman Maloney and Councilman Smith opposed. 3 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 14, 1967 City Attorney Phil Woodworth then submitted Ordinance No. 315, an ordinance providing for the licensing of places of business which sell cereal malt beverages and establishing rules and regulations for the conduct of such business: prohibiting patrons of such businesses from committing certain acts: and repealing Ordinance No. 5 and Ordinance No. 6. Following preliminary discussion in which the ordinance was reviewed and altered, Councilman Warman moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 315, cereal malt beverage ordinance, as changed. The motion was seconded by Councilman King and approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Dirctor of Public Works Keith Hubbard informed the Council that he had been attempting to secure bids on the cost of lighting the flag at thcbs City Hall and would have them available at the next meeting. Councilman Lorenz, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported that his committee had met with committees from Prairie Village, Overland Park, represent- atives of the firm of Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff, and the County Commissioners regarding the widening of Nall Avenue to 103rd Street, and that a four -lane thoroughfare had been proposed. A 44' street, with con- trolled intersections and a 50' street with medial strips were both proposed. He requested that the Council consider a policy decision on sidewalks and report to the County Commissioners this week regarding the general feeling of the governing body as to the acceptability of a four -lane roadway. After further discussion, Councilman Lorenz requested that the Council inform the County Commissioners that they favored a 36' thoroughfare with controlled intersections, with sidewalks on both sides, with Lamar Avenue approved in the same manner. Mayor Anderson then asked Director of Public Works Keith Hubbard to direct a letter to the County Commissioners with these recommendations. On motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Councilman Andre, waiver of the $30.00 permit fee for operation of a fireworks stand by the Mission Police Cadets was granted by unanimous approval of the Council. Councilman Lorenz requested that the City Attorney draw up a resolution declaring Johnson Drive through the City of Mission as a major thorough- fare; also Nall Avenue from Johnson Drive to 67th Street; said resolution to be presented at the July meeting of the Council. Councilman Lorenz announced that the Street Committee would meet on June 20th at 7:30 p.m. and on June 29th at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Warman reminded Council members of the street dance sponsored by the Youth Recreation Committee, to be held on June 17th. On motion by Councilman Warman and second by Councilman Calvert, the Appropriations Ordinance was approved by unanimous consent of the Council. 4 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL June 14, 1967 Approval of Resolution No. 17, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Kansas City Power and Light Company for pedestrian crosswalk signals at 53rd Street and Lamar was given by unanimous consent of the Council, following motion by Councilman Andre and second by Councilman Calvert. Mayor Anderson then .read a letter from Hodges Byothers regarding the county built bridge at Birch and 63rd Street, and same was referred to the Street Committee for recommendations. City Attorney Woodworth informed the Council that the Nall Avenue and Highway 50 project was to be considered in the Sta.tecHighway budget of 1968 -69, and Director of Public Works Hubbard stated that the intersection was being appraised now. Councilman Warman asked about the remodelling of the building front at 5633 Johnson Drive and was informed that the front had been removed and there was no violation at the present time. On motion by Councilman Lorenz and second by Councilman King, the meeting was adjourned. Signed GeOrfe D. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy N. eaver, City Clerk Fern Johnson, Recorder 1 L