City of Independence July 21, 2008 6:00 PM Council Chambers REGULAR AGENDA

INVOCATION			Rev. Roy Schaefer, Community of Christ Church
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	PRESENTATION		Certificate of Recognition Shon Pernice Presented
	PUBLIC HEARING		City proposed subdivision amendments to the City Code, Sections 14.02.003(C)9, 14.02.003(E), 14.02.004 and 14.02.005, Case #08-175-03 (Bill No. 08-134) Conducted & Closed
	PUBLIC HEARING		Randall Vaughn (Griffith Place), Rezoning, Case #08-100-07 (Bill No. 08-133) Conducted & Closed

CONSENT AGENDA
	Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
	1.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of $82,254.00 for a hydraulic aerial device with service body for the Power & Light Department. Approved
	2.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of $102,159 for a digger derrick and service body for the Power & Light Department. Approved
	3.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order, in the amount of $37,038.50, to Ed M. Feld Equipment Company for fire truck equipment; and a second purchase order in the amount of $7,199.00, to Conrad Fire Equipment for a thermal camera.  Total of the two purchase orders is $44,237.50. Approved
	4.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (288-08) with Harmony Printing & Development Company for printing of Parks Department Recreation and Leisure Catalogs for the period of August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2009. At the sole option of the City, the agreement may be extended for two, one-year periods. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts. Approved
	5.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (209-08) with Kansas City Iron and Metal, for the sale of surplus scrap metal, for the period of August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2009, with two, one-year renewal options. Approved
	Resolutions:
			08-748 - A resolution approving a preliminary plat of Dagmar Hills, a 1 tract and 29 lot residential subdivision located north of E. 9th Street S. and east of S. Crisp Avenue. Case No. 08-310-02. Res. #5461
ORDINANCES
			08-122 - 2R. An ordinance amending the zoning classification from CR-P-1 (Planned Limited Commercial and Residential) to C-P-2 (Planned General Commercial) for the property located at south of Adair Creek, west of the proposed private drive and north of Valley View Parkway. Case No. 08-100-06, Eastland Center. Ord. #17082
			08-123 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential to R-1b-PUD (Single-Family Residential - Planned Unit Development) with an amended Final Development Plan for the property located at the southeast corner of S. Norfleet Road and E. 47th Street South. Case No. 08-125-02, Voorheis Vale. Ord. #17083
			08-124 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential) to R-1b-SU (Single-Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for a utility building) for the property located at the northwest corner of E. Bundschu Road and N. Jackson Drive. Case No. 08-200-06, AT&T Ord. #17084
			08-125 - 2R. An ordinance changing the name of 'E. 13th Street N.', located north of Bundschu Road and west of N. Holland Drive, in the Timber Creek Ranch subdivision, to 'E. 12th Terrace N.' Case #08-750-02. Ord. #17085
			08-126 - 2R. An ordinance adopting the Tenth Amended Eastland Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement to modify Articles III and V and Exhibits 1 and 3. Ord. #17086
			08-127 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Cleo Custis for the purchase of property at 108 N. Hawthorne and the removal of special assessments on the property if certain conditions are met. Ord. #17087
			08-128 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an "Amendment of Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations" between the City of Independence and the U.S. Geological Survey. Ord. #17088
			08-129 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from C-2 (General Commercial) to C-2-SU (General Commercial with a Special Use Permit for used car sales) for the property located on the east side of S. Noland Road, at 3237 S. Noland Road. Case#08-200-04, Just A Lot of Cars.
			08-130 - 2R. An ordinance approving an Amended Preliminary Development Plan of Harmony East, Case No. 08-810-01, a Planned Unit Development located south of Bundschu Road, east of Crenshaw Road, north of Strode Road and west of M-7 Highway. Ord. #17089
			08-131 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the NorthWest Communities Development Corporation under the terms of the HOME Investments Partnership Act; making available $87,866.00 for affordable housing development in northwest Independence. Ord. #17090
			08-132 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Musselman and Hall Contractors for the Independence Square Streetscape Project, Phase I, in the amount of $78,864.10, with an allowance for change orders not to exceed $7,886.00 and/or time extensions. Ord. #17091
			08-134 - 1R.  An emergency ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 14, Article 2, of the City Code, the City's Subdivision Regulations. Case#08-175-03 Ord. #17092
			08-544 - An emergency ordinance approving the Final Plat of Crackerneck Center – First Plat, a commercial subdivision located west of S. Cochise Court, north of E. 46th Terrace South and east of Bass Pro Drive . Case No. 08-320-13. Deferred to 7/21/08 Meeting from 7/7/08 Meeting. Ord. #17093
			08-549 - An Emergency Ordinance entering into an agreement with the Missouri Development Finance Board to finance and issue obligations in an estimated amount of $17,740,000 for the Centerpoint (HCA) TIF, and the Eastland TIF projects. Ord. #17094
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			08-133 - 1R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) and amend the Comprehensive Plan from Low-Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for the property located east of N. Lynn Street, west of N. Noland Road, south of E. Jones Street and north of E. Elizabeth Street. Case No. 08-100-07 1st R.
			08-135 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for Emergency Shelter Grant funds with the Missouri Department of Social Services in the amount of $72,415 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Community Services League, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Hope House, Mother’s Refuge, and Salvation Army Crossroads to provide homeless services under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program in the amounts of $15,395, $14,694, $5,395, $8,394, $14,395 and $12,694, respectively. The City administrative portion of this grant shall not exceed 2 percent, or $1,448.00 1st R.
			08-136 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement with Smoky Hills Wind Project II, LLC, for the annual purchase of 15 MW of energy during the 20-year term of the Agreement, from the Smoky Hills II wind generation station for the Power & Light Department. 1st R.
			08-137 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Section 3.03.007 of Chapter 3 of the City Code to adjust the number limit for dogs and cats which may be kept at one location. 1st R.
			08-138 - 1R.  An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the firm of Akins Excavating for the 24th and Vermont Storm and Sanitary Sewer projects for an amount not to exceed $305,799.00 and authorizing the City Manager to approve minor change orders not to exceed $30,500.00. 1st R.
			08-139 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wil-Pav Inc. for the 24 Highway Stamped Concrete project, east of 291 Highway, for an amount not to exceed $75,317.40 and authorizing the City Manager to approve minor change orders not to exceed $7,530.00 or for time adjustments. 1st R.
			08-140 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept funding for four cooperative projects from the Missouri Division of Tourism totaling $214,437.00, increasing estimated revenues by $214,437.00 and appropriating $214,437.00 in the FY 2008-2009 Tourism Department operating budget. 1st R.
INFORMATION ONLY:
	1.		Emergency Purchase Order 126169 was issued to Teledyne Monitor Labs in the amount of $35,595 to replace a damaged continuous opacity monitor for Blue Valley Unit 3. Reported
	2.		Emergency Purchase Order 39272 in the amount of $28,254.50 was issued to Innovative Combustion Technologies for tuning the Blue Valley Unit 3 to achieve the lowest possible Nitrogen Oxide (“NOx”) emissions, for the Power & Light Department (IPL). Reported
	3.		Municipal Court Monthly Case Report for June, 2008. Reported
CITIZEN REQUESTS
	1.		Franklin Plowman request to speak to Council in favor of change to Animal Control Ordinance. Spoke
	2.		Ira Anders request to speak to Council in opposition to changing the Animal Control Ordinance for number of dogs/cats in household. Spoke
	3.		Lloyd Walsh request to speak to Council in favor of change to Animal Control Ordinance re: number of pets in household. Spoke
	4.		Pat Massey requests to speak to the City Council regarding crime in the neighborhoods and advocating a reward fund. Spoke
	5.		Patty Harris request to speak to Council in favor of change to Animal Control Ordinance for number of dogs/cats in household. Spoke
	6.		Sharon Sharp request to speak to Council in opposition to changing the Animal Control Ordinance for number of dogs/cats in household. Did not speak
	7.		Vicki Armstrong request to speak to Council in opposition to changing the Animal Control Ordinance for number of dogs/cats in household. Spoke
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
"Is It Good For The Children?"

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