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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-1967 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1967 The Mission City Council met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock P.M.. in the Mission City Hall, with Mayor George D. Anderson pre siding, and the following Councilmen present: William M. King, George C. Lauber, Robert B. Smith, Gerald P. Andre, Rolan R. Warman, Jr., George L. Calvert, Jr., and Richard C. Maloney. The Minutes of the Council Meeting of September 27, 1967, were read and approved, on motion by Councilman King and second by Councilman Lauber, with the following change: Page 4, paragraph 7, sentence 2, should read: "A motion was made by Councilman Calvert to authorize Shafer, Kline and Warren to pre- pare a Preliminary Engineering Proposal for a fee of $1,875.00, said fee to be paid out of the Planning Fund at such time as the funds are available, the motion was seconded by Councilman Andre, and approval was given unanimously An application for an addition to the present Pole Sign at the Mission Shopping Center was presented to the Council for their consideration, by Mr. Hubbard, Director of Public Works. Mr. Frank Egan, President of the Mission Shopping Center Merchants Association and on behalf of the Associa.tion,,applied for the sign addition, indicating that the sign would be used to announce special events, and would in no way be used for advertising pur- poses. A photograph illustrating the proposed sign was presented to the Council. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Maloney to refer the application for the sign addition to the Street Committee for 'further study, the motion was seconded by Councilman Calvert, and approval was unanimous. Mr. Frank Saunders appeared before the. Council, as spokesman for the Milhaven I -Tomes Association, in regard to the South -Birch Creek storm sewer improvement'. Dr. Jared and Mr. Selders of the Milhaven area, were also in attendance at the Council Meeting. Mr. Saunders stated that many of the residents of the Milhaven area feel that more information should have been made available regarding the South Birch 'Creek Benefit District, before such benefit district was created, and would desire a second Public Hearing to discuss the entire matter thoroughly. City Attorney Woodworth outlined legal procedures for creating a benefit-district for storm sewer improvement and, after thorough discussion, Mayor Anderson informed the Milhaven residents that the forthcoming "Newsletter" would provide complete information on the South Birch Creek and other area storm drainage problems, and the program for alleviation of these problems. 2 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1967 Mayor Anderson also suggested that the Drainage Committee look into ways of providing further information about the South Birch Creek Project to the Milhaven residents. Councilman Smith and Councilman Calvert(the Chairman of the Drainage Committee) offered to meet with the Milhaven residents if a meeting is called by the Milhaven Homes Association. Mr. Roger Sellers, representing Shafer, Kline Warren, presented to the Council the Preliminary Report on the Nest Lamar -North Improvement District. Mr. Sellers advised the Report on the ]Vest Lamar -South Improvement District would be presented to the Council October 25, 1967. Mayor Anderson advised that notices will•be sent to residents of the areas involved, north of Johnson Drive and west of Lamar Avenue, re- garding public information meetings to be held which will outline the nature, scope and costs of an improvement project. The notices will be distributed following thorough study of the Preliminary Reports presented by Shafer, Kline G Warren covering the Nest Lamar -North and West Lamar -South Improvement Districts. After due consideration, Councilman King made a motion to accept and approve the Feasibility Report and to authorize the two Councilmen from Ward III, Councilman Andre and Councilman King, and Mayor George D. Anderson, to proceed as they see fit to explain the Feasibility Report to their constituents. Councilman Calvert seconded the motion, and approval was unanimous. A joint meeting with the" Street Committee and the Drainage Committee will be held Tuesday, October 24, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.,to discuss the West Lamar -North and West Lamar -South Improvement Project. Mayor Anderson presented a statement from Mr. Keith Martin, for the firm of Payne, Jones, Anderson, Martin Payne, for professional services as follows: 1) Preparation of documents for the issuance of temporary financing and bonds for Project #31 (Mission City Park Drainage Improvement),obtaining easements $1,550.00 2) Professional services involving the Accountant's Building, Inc., vs. City of Mission et. al, in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas -38210 825.00 Project 31 -TOTAL AMOUNT OF STATEMENT $2,375.00 3 MINUTES OF .THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1967 Mayor Anderson presented the following Re- Appointments to the Mission Board of Zoning Appeals: Three -Year Terms Expiring November 17, 1970: Mr. Erie Guthrie, Chairman Mr. William Fitzpatrick,Secretary. Upon motion by Councilman Warman and second by Councilman Calvert, the Council unanimously confirmed the Re- Appointments of Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Fitzpatrick. Mayor Anderson presented a letter from the Mission City Planning Commission, recommending the request for rezoning of the property )Ilocated at 57th E Dearborn be denied. Councilman Warman requested copies of the Planning Commission's letter be distributed to all members of the Council. Discussion of this matter was deferred until the October 25, 1967 continued Council Meeting. Director of Public Works Ilubbard presented preliminary designs and cost estimates from the firm of Howard, Needles, Tammen Bergendoff, pertaining to the improvement of Nall Avenue, 103rd Street to Johnson Drive: The engineering firm, as above, will call a joint meeting with all cities involved in the Nall Avenue Improvement, and the following representatives from the City of Mission will attend: Mayor George D. Anderson Councilman James B. Lorenz Councilman Robert B. Smith Director of Public Works Keith E. Hubbard Mr. I-Iubbard presented an .application for a building permit from the Standard Oil Company to erect a 24' x 50' CS -126 -F Canopy over the pump islands at their Station located at 6101 Johnson Drive. Mr. Hubbard advised a permit for such construction would not be in violation of Ordinance No. 253, and that he would recommend the application for this permit be approved. Upon motion by Councilman Calvert, with second by Councilman Smith, approval was given unanimously for a build- ing permit for the Standard Oil Company to,erect a canopy, as above, Over the pump islands at their station located at 6101 Johnson Drive. Chief of Police Hurd presented copy of a proposed ordinance, drafted by the County Attorney, covering all cities in Johnson County and relating to emergency preparedness in case of civil disorders. The ordinance would give police officers in all cities in Johnson County inter -city jurisdiction, in emergencies of this nature. This proposed ordinance was referred to the Ordinance Committee for further study. A- 4 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1967 Mr. Iiubbard presented a quotation, from Burstein Applebee Company, covering five (5) microphones and two (2) wall speakers, at a cost of $454.25, for use in the Council Room. This matter was referred to the Finance Committee for further study. AIr. I Iubbard presented a report on ambulance service. Mr. Hubbard has been in contact with the Red Cross Office in the Mission Shopping Center, and with Mr. Holbrook, Manager of the Mission Shopping Center, who has advised that a basement garage is available which would house the ambulance, and a spare room is available for the crew's quarters. Mr. Ilubbard will have further information by October 12th regarding these facilities. Mayor Anderson presented copy of a letter from Mr. Dennis Garrett, City Engineer for the City of Overland Park, Kansas, to Mr. Walter Johnson, Chief Engineer, Kansas Highway Commission, Topeka, Kansas, regarding a meeting with the Highway Commission and members of the Governing Bodies of the City of Mission and the City of Overland Park, to discuss the inter- sections of 61st Street and Metcalf, Glenwood Avenue and I Iighway 50, and Lamar Avenue and Highway 50. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 24, 1967. Mayor Anderson presented a letter from Mr. G. D. Meserve, Director, Johnson County Civil Defense, Olathe, Kansas, regarding a Workshop for Disaster Preparedness, that will be presented by personnel from Kansas State University on October 19th, 1967, at the Glenwood Manor. Representatives from the City of Mission will be: Chief of Police Joseph Hurd Lieutenant Ivan J. Pike Director of Public Works Keith I- fubbard Mayor Anderson presented the Appropriations Ordinance to the Council for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Calvert and second by Council- man King, the Appropriations Ordinance was approved unanimously. Mayor Anderson presented the statement from the firm of Payne, Jones, Anderson, Martin Payne for professional services relating to Project No. 31, Mission City Park Drainage Improvement, in the amount of $2,375.00. Upon motion by Councilman King and second by Councilman Andre, payment in amount of $2,375.00 to the firm of Jones, Anderson, Martin Payne, was approved unanimously. Mayor Anderson reminded the Council of a meeting on October 16, 1967, with Council members, the City Planning Commission, and representatives from the firm of Howard, Needles, Tammen Bergendoff, for presentation of a preliminary rough draft of the final plan covering the comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Mission. 5 MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1967 Councilman King, member of the Street Committee, advised the Committee had nothing to report at this time. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, presented proposed Ordinance No. 330, relating to a judgment of necessity to build and construct certain storm sewers and drains and ordering the construction of same; authorizing the acquisition of right -of -way for said improvement, and authorizing the issuance of temporary notes therefor. After due consideration, a motion was made by Councilman Calvert to adopt Ordinance No. 330, the notion was seconded by Councilman Maloney and, those voting in favor were Councilmen Maloney, Calvert, Andre, Smith, Lauber and King. Opposed: Councilman Rolan Warman. The motion carried. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, advised the Committee would meet October 25, 1967. Councilman Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, advised the Committee had nothing to report at this time. Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, advised the Committee had nothing to report at this time. Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee, advised the Committee would meet Thursday, October 19, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Yough c, Recreation Commission, advised a meeting was held October 5, 1967, and attended by the Ministers' group of the surrounding area. Chief of Police Hurd also attended the meeting and outlined the general picture of youth problems of today. Several committees were formed at the meeting to commence plans for a Teen -Town. Chief 1lurd will serve as Chairman of one of the committees. Councilman Warman suggested a letter be sent to the Secretary or Chairman of the County Park Board, outlining plans for the proposed Teen -Town. The Council will be kept informed of developments. 'Councilman Calvert opened for discussion Ordinance No. 313, which relates to domestic animals and makes it unlawful to permit dogs to run at large. Discussion was held regarding the use of a tran- quilizer gun; the present method of taking into custody and retaining any dog found running at large in the City; and the penalty involved for violation thereof and enforcement of such penalty. After due consideration, a motion was made by Councilman Calvert to pur- chase a tranquilizer gun at a cost not to exceed $175.00, appoint a Public Works Department employee as Dog Catcher, and, upon taking custody of a dog, transport same direct to Wayside Waifs, the owner of the dog to obtain release upon presentation, of proof that the fine has been paid. Councilman King seconded the motion, and approval was unanimous. 6 MISSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 11, 1967 Mayor Anderson read a letter to be sent by the Mayor to the Kansas City Power Light Company, releasing the Utility from all claims of any description growing out of the use and installation of the plastic Christmas decorations annually used by the City, on light poles along Johnson Drive. Mayor Anderson presented a letter from the Kiwanis Club advising they will issue a check in the amount. of $100.00 to be used for replacement or repair of waste receptacles used by the City of Mission. The meeting was adjourned and continued until October 25, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. George D. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy N. Beaver,City Clerk Margaret E. Dickerson, Recorder