Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key financial and infrastructure items, including design services for 2023 GO Bond projects, a change order for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction, and an amendment for drainage analysis on SW 19th Street. They also approved a new job description and the purchase of new radios. A significant discussion regarding the reclassification of tattoo and body piercing parlors in the Land Development Code was tabled for further research and a potential new resolution, following public comment.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:30Approved minutes from January 2, 2024, accepted permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the South Bryant and Southeast 4th Street and drainage Improvement project, adopted Resolution #7223, approved a contract extension with Weaver and Tidwell LLP, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024.
Financial Technology Support Specialist Job Description
03:00Approved a new job description for Financial Technology Support Specialist in the finance department and assigned it to pay grade 111.
Recreation Coordinator Job Description
03:50Consideration of a revised job description for Recreation Coordinator, changing the title to Program Coordinator and assigning it to pay grade 110, was tabled.
Environmental Services Manager Job Description
04:40Consideration of a revised job description for Environmental Services Manager, assigning it to pay grade 117, was tabled.
Agreement with Half Associates
05:30Approved an agreement with Half Associates in the amount of $34,630 for the design of projects approved by voters as part of the 2023 GO Bond.
Change Order #6 with Allen Contracting
08:00Approved Change Order #6 (amended from #2) with Allen Contracting in the amount of $14,234 for traffic striping and a signal controller upgrade for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project.
Amendment #1 with Freesen Nichols
10:00Approved Amendment #1 in the amount of $31,000 to the agreement with Freesen Nichols for additional hydraulic analysis and structural design of the drainage system for the Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe Avenue intersection reconstruction project.
Contract with KC Demolition and Dirt Work
11:30Awarded a contract in the amount of $67,800 to KC Demolition and Dirt Work for the demolition of the Tillison Cabinet Shop at 137 Southeast 4th Street for the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.
Ordinance #10474 (Tattoo/Body Piercing Parlors)
31:00Consideration of Ordinance #10474, which proposed reclassifying tattoo and body piercing parlors from 'retail sales and services restricted' to 'personal services restricted' in the Land Development Code, was tabled for further research and a new resolution.
Purchase of Harris Radios
32:00Authorized the budgeted purchase of three Harris XL 185M mobile radios and four Harris XL 95 portable radios from L3 Harris in the amount of $27,523.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
33:00Approved minutes from January 2, 2024, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $1,662,734.78.
Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
34:00Approved minutes from January 2, 2024, and ratified claims and expenses for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $358.63.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
35:00Approved minutes from December 18, 2023.
Upcoming Community Events
Special Olympics Event
Hosted by the Parks and Police departments, attended by close to 1,000 people.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
Agreement with Half Associates
For design services related to 2023 GO Bond projects.
Change Order #6 with Allen Contracting
For traffic striping and signal controller upgrade for Eastern Avenue reconstruction.
Amendment #1 with Freesen Nichols
For additional hydraulic analysis and structural design for the SW 19th Street and Santa Fe Avenue intersection.
Contract with KC Demolition and Dirt Work
For demolition of the Tillison Cabinet Shop.
Purchase of Harris Radios
For three mobile and four portable radios for the city.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
Claims and expenses for FY 2023-2024 (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenses.
Public Comments
Two residents spoke against the proposed reclassification of tattoo and body piercing parlors, expressing concerns about potential negative impacts on property values, neighborhood safety, and the appropriateness of such businesses near family-oriented areas.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Revised job description for Recreation Coordinator
- Revised job description for Environmental Services Manager
- Ordinance #10474 regarding tattoo and body piercing parlors
Watch For
- Staff to research and draft a new resolution regarding tattoo/body piercing parlors
- Applicant for the related rezoning case (tattoo parlor) may proceed to Planning Commission on February 13th or await code changes
Announcements
- Congratulations to the Parks and Police departments for a highly successful Special Olympics event last Friday, attended by nearly 1,000 people.
- The city's water wells performed without issues during the recent cold weather, attributed to improvements made after challenges in 2021.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held January 2nd, 2024; accept permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easements; adopt Resolution #7223; approve a one-year contract extension with Weaver and Tidwell LLP; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024. | Approved |
| Item 3: Consider approval of a new job description for Financial Technology support specialists in the finance department and assign it to pay grade 111. | Approval of a new job description for Financial Technology Support Specialist and assignment to pay grade 111. | Approved |
| Item 4: Consider approval of a revised job description for the recreation coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department change the job title to program coordinator and assign it to pay grade 110. | Approval of a revised job description for Recreation Coordinator, changing the title to Program Coordinator and assigning it to pay grade 110. | Tabled |
| Item 5: Consider approval of a revised job description for environmental services manager in the community development department and assign it to pay grade 117. | Approval of a revised job description for Environmental Services Manager and assignment to pay grade 117. | Tabled |
| Item 6: Consider approval of an agreement with half Associates in the amount of $34,630 for design of 2023 go bond projects. | Approval of an agreement with Half Associates for design services for 2023 GO Bond projects. | Approved |
| Item 7: Consider approval of change order number two with Allen Contracting in the amount of $14,234 per traffic Ding and a signal controller upgrade for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project. | Approval of Change Order #6 (amended from #2) with Allen Contracting for traffic striping and a signal controller upgrade for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project. | Approved |
| Item 8: Consider approval of amendment number one in the amount of $31,000 to the agreement with freezen Nichols for additional hydraulic analysis and structural design of the drainage system for Southeast Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe Avenue inter intersection reconstruction project. | Approval of Amendment #1 to the agreement with Freesen Nichols for additional hydraulic analysis and structural design for the SW 19th Street and Santa Fe Avenue intersection reconstruction project. | Approved |
| Item 9: Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $67,800 to KC Demolition and dirt work for the demolition of the tillison cabinet shop located at 137 Southeast 4th Street for construction and maintenance of the southeast Street railroad underpass project. | Awarding a contract to KC Demolition and Dirt Work for the demolition of the Tillison Cabinet Shop. | Approved |
| Item 10: Consider approval of ordinance number 10474 amending Part 12 chapter 2 article a section 12- 206e of the more Land Development code by removing tattoo Andor body piercing parlors from the retail sales and services restricted use classification and adding the same to personal services restricted use unit classification. | Approval of Ordinance #10474 to reclassify tattoo and body piercing parlors in the Land Development Code. | Tabled |
| Item 11: Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of three Harris XL 185 M mobile radios and four Harris XL 95 portable radios from L3 Harris in the amount of $27,523. | Authorization for the budgeted purchase of Harris mobile and portable radios. | Approved |
| Item 12a: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Mo Public Works Authority meeting held January 2nd, 2024. | Receive and approve minutes of the regular Public Works Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 12b: Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023 2024 in the amount of 1,662,734.78. | Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 13a: Receive approve the minutes of the regular Mo risk management meeting held January 2nd, 2024. | Receive and approve minutes of the regular Risk Management meeting. | Approved |
| Item 13b: Approve and ratify claims and expenses for um FY 2023 2024 in the amount of $358.63. | Approve and ratify claims and expenses for Risk Management. | Approved |
| Item 15a: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Economic Development Authority meeting held December 18th, 2023. | Receive and approve minutes of the regular Economic Development Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 16a: Citizens forum for items not on the agenda. | Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda. | No Action |
| Item 16b: Items of the city council trustees. | Discussion regarding the timing of the Broadway to Eastern project relative to the underpass construction. | Information Only |
| Item 16c: Items from the city trust manager. | Announcements regarding the Special Olympics event and the performance of water wells during cold weather. | Information Only |
| Item 17a: Discuss consider and if deemed appropriate take possible action um regarding pending class action litigation against 3M Company and e i Dupont de deor and Company and other defendants involving polyfluoroalkyl substances. | Discussion regarding pending class action litigation concerning polyfluoroalkyl substances. | No Action |