Document Actions

April 14, 2008

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2008
7:00 p.m.

The Governing Body of the City of Edwardsville, Kansas met in regular session on Monday, April 14, 2008, at 7:01 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The following Councilmember’s were present with Mayor Heinz Rodgers presiding:

Chuck Adams Craig Crider Doug Danner

John Eickhoff Patrick Isenhour

The following staff members were present:

            Michael Webb, City Administrator
            Reed Walker, City Attorney
            Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk
            Cliff Lane, Fire Chief
            Mark Mathies, Police Chief

APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2008

Councilmember Crider moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
Councilmember Isenhour, yes
Councilmember Adams, yes
Councilmember Crider, yes
Councilmember Danner, yes
Councilmember Eickhoff, yes
The motion was declared carried.

PAYMENT OF BILLS - $104,537.48

Councilmember Danner moved to approve the statement of bills totaling $104,537.48. Councilmember Crider seconded

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
Councilmember Isenhour, yes
Councilmember Adams, yes
Councilmember Crider, yes
Councilmember Danner, yes|
Councilmember Eickhoff, yes
The motion was declared carried.

PRESENTATION BY SANDS KANSAS

Sands representatives Tim Baker, Director of Design presented a video of the proposed Sands Kansas casino to be located south of I-70 along the east side of 110^th Street and Riverview Avenue. Fred Kraus, Vice-President – General Counsel spoke regarding the project labor agreements that are in place. Construction costs are estimated to be 777 million dollars; with an estimated 16.1 million dollars in local revenue annually with four million dollars being the Edwardsville share.

Administrator Webb noted the attendance of Susan Pennington, Shafer, Kline & Warren the engineering firm for the city that is reviewing documents presented on this project.

REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Rhonda Herdman, 250 S. 110^th Street read a prepared statement opposing the Sands Kansas proposal. See Attachment “A”.

James Power, 504 S. 4^th Street, building E, apartment 7 stated he supports the Sands Kansas proposal. It will generate jobs and provide opportunities in the area. He further stated this is a golden opportunity for Edwardsville by generating jobs and with the current economics people are looking for jobs.

Ronnie Hinds, 10716 Riverview stated the Sands has the best proposal and Edwardsville needs them.

Pete Smith, 10747 Riverview stated there has been past interest in this area. Sands is prepared financially. Do what Kansas City, Kansas-Unified Government did submit another casino proposal, the more the proposals the better, competition is good and he supports the Sands Kansas proposal.

Amery Lovin, 11461 Parkview Avenue, Piper, Kansas opposed the Sands Kansas proposal. She stated they fought against the Sands in Piper, are you sure this is the one.

Ms. Lovin read a letter prepared by Mike Caley, 1032 S. 102^nd Street opposing the approval or endorsement of the Sands proposal. His letter referenced the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Bill 66. See Attachment B.

Mayor Rodgers stated this City Council is very aware of Senate Bill 66 and the Inter-Local Agreement. They will stay in full compliance with all proposals.

Rod Atamian, Executive Vice-President, Golden Gaming, 6595 S. Jones, Las Vegas, Nevada stated they started last October working with Edwardsville and received the endorsement from Edwardsville in December. Golden Gaming has an unmatched site to attract tourism. They followed all the rules, met the deadlines and maintained uniformity in the process. There was no special treatment given to their proposal. The Sands application has not met the guidelines.

Roger Hudak, Bethlehem, PA. stated he does not have an interest in the Sands Kansas proposal but he does have knowledge regarding the Bethlehem Casino project. That project has had a major economic development to the people in Bethlehem. People in Bethlehem have been searching for job since the steel mill shut down. He personally investigated the Sands before they ever came to Bethlehem. They are too good, when they buy real estate they pay with their money. Edwardsville can’t say no to this proposal, it will be built in the best interest of Edwardsville.

Ken Couch, 1019 Edwardsville Drive stated people like it here, it is a small town. Land values have increased; his taxes have gone up the last four years but he plans to stay in Edwardsville. Mr. Couch is also a member of the Mission Creek Baptist Church, Sands made an offer but nothing final was offered.

John Knight, 402 Newton stated he was born in 1938; he has lived in Edwardsville, got married in 1959 and will celebrate his 50^th anniversary next year. He and his wife are both retired. Sands will bring tourism and he sees no bad points about their proposal. Mr. Knight supports the application presented by Sands Kansas.

Adam Sachs, Attorney with Husch, Blackwell and Sanders, 4801 Main, Kansas City, Missouri stated there is on going discussion with Mission Creek Baptist Church.

Administrator Webb stated he had received two calls in opposition of the Sands Kansas proposal from Mary Ann Allen of Bonner Springs and Janet Porter a Wyandotte County resident.

Rebecca Carter, 629 S. 4^th Street asked if something could be done about the under growth along K-32, could a controlled burn be done and has Mayor Rodgers made his recommendation to re-appoint her to the Human Relations Board of Wyandotte County.

Administrator Webb stated discussion has started with the railroad to clean up the areas along their right-of-way.

PROCLAMATIONS

RECOGNIZING APRIL 27^th – MAY 3^RD AS
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Mayor Rodgers read the proclamation.

RECOGNIZING APRIL 23, 2008 AS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

Council President read the proclamation.

CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION

APPROVAL OF RE-PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2
MID-POINT CORPORATE CENTRE

Councilmember Danner moved to approve the re-plat of Lots 1 & 2, Mid-Point Corporate Centre as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

APPROVAL OF REZONING AND SPECIAL USE
PERMITS FOR SANDS KANSAS

Councilmember Isenhour moved to accept the planning commission recommendation of conditional approval of the zoning change, preliminary site plan and Special Use Permit for a gaming facility subject to the issuance of a gaming license by the State of Kansas. Councilmember Adams seconded.

CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-04
REGARDING ENDORSEMENT OF SANDS KANSAS

Councilmember Isenhour moved to adopt Resolution 2008-04. Councilmember Crider seconded.

10 MINUTES BREAK IN MEETING

Mayor Rodgers called for a 10 minutes break at 8:20 p.m. to allow the large crowd to disburse.

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Rodgers reconvened regular session at 8:30 p.m.

CONSIDER ORDINANCE #868

LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE MID-POINT BENEFIT DISTRICT

Councilmember Isenhour moved to adopt Ordinance #868. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-05
AUTHORIZING THE OFFERING FOR SALE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS

Councilmember Eickhoff moved to adopt Resolution 2008-05. Councilmember Danner seconded.

CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PURCHAE OF TWO (2)
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’s)
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Councilmember Eickhoff moved to approve the purchase of two AED’s. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.

CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR
WOODEND ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Councilmember Danner moved to approve McAnany Construction with a bid of $1,293,721.23. Councilmember Crider seconded.

CONSIDER AWARD BID FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Councilmember Crider moved to approve Leaders Pest Control with a bid of $440 for quarterly application to city owned buildings. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll vote.
Councilmember Isenhour, yes
Councilmember Adams, yes
Councilmember Crider, yes
Councilmember Danner, yes
Councilmember Eickhoff, yes
The motion was declared carried.

CONSIDER PARK ASSESSMENT SERVICES BY INDIGO DESIGN

After discussion Councilmember Adams recommended a work session to discuss the matter further with the provider and the Park & Recreation Advisory Board.

Councilmember Crider moved to table this item until the April 28, 2008 council meeting. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.

STAFF REPORTS

Administrator Webb reported on:

Revenues; delinquent taxes; trash service and sewer utility billing; draft personnel policy; time limit of 60 days for reimbursement; IRS guidelines for reimbursements and ethics of the governing body.

No reports from City Attorney, Fire Chief and Police Chief.

COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS

Councilmember Isenhour thanked the members of the audience for coming to the meeting.

Councilmember Danner stated he had spoken to the Edwardsville Elementary 3^rd graders and received 20 letters from the students.

Councilmember Adams reminded everyone the deadline of April 18^th for slogan contest. The judging panel has been set and will review all slogans received.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Crider moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

Mayor Rodgers declared the motion carried.

Phyllis Freeman

City Clerk

City of Edwardsville

Sections

Personal tools

Document Actions

April 14, 2008