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Council approves right-of-way updates, plat and contracts; moves Burns & McDonnell work to second reading
Summary
At its June 22 meeting, the Warrensburg City Council adopted an ordinance aligning right-of-way improvement triggers and driveway/sidewalk standards, approved a minor plat and a third-party sewer license, and authorized a custodial services contract. The council also took a first-reading step on a Burns & McDonnell phase 2 services agreement, asking staff to attach a clearer scope before final approval.
The Warrensburg City Council took action on several ordinances and contracts at its June 22 meeting.
Right-of-way improvements (Ordinance amending chapter 20): Phil Adlitsch, director of public works, explained the ordinance aligns right-of-way improvement triggers with zoning and community development review, reduces the residential maximum driveway width (from 30 feet to 24 feet for two-car driveways, 36 feet for three-car garage configurations), and updates sidewalk, curb and gutter requirements so redevelopment will trigger installation where required. After questions about public notice and the change to residential driveway widths, the council approved the ordinance.
Minor plat: The council approved an ordinance accepting the minor plat for Miller Farm Estates Lots 6A and 7A (902 and 908 PCA Road). Staff said the replat moves an interior lot line to center on an existing easement, leaves setbacks intact, and that planning and zoning recommended approval. Council recorded affirmative votes and adopted the ordinance.
Private sanitary force main license: Public works presented a request to allow a private force main in an existing utility easement (near Dobbs Tire/Tractor Supply). Staff said the owner would record a license and be required to maintain the forced main; staff noted the force main would tie into a larger gravity line and described the installation as a private 2-inch force main into the city system. Council adopted the ordinance authorizing a third party to install and maintain the private force main under a license.
Burns & McDonnell professional services agreement (phase 2): Council considered a professional services agreement with Burns & McDonnell for phase 2 construction administration and observation services related to the Rethink McGuire project. Several council members requested that the contract packet explicitly define “phase 2” (for example, an attachment or map specifying North Street to Emerson or the emerging contaminants scope). The council agreed to a first reading by title, with staff instructed to attach a detailed scope and exhibit before second reading and final approval.
Custodial services contract: The council authorized the city manager and city clerk to execute a master services agreement with CB Facility Services (Clean Bro LLC) for custodial services at city facilities. Staff said the winning proposal was roughly $30,000 less than the previous contract and provides increased scope; references and background checks will be required and buildings and grounds/public works will manage the contract.
What this means: The council adopted multiple operational ordinances and contracts intended to synchronize review triggers across departments, manage redevelopment impacts and secure city services while reserving final approvals where attachments or additional scope clarification are required. Staff follow-up items include providing clearer attachments for the Burns & McDonnell phase 2 documents and preparing a Rethink Maguire fact sheet requested by a council member.
Next steps: Burns & McDonnell phase 2 will return for second reading after staff attaches a clarified scope; other adopted ordinances and contracts are effective per the adopted ordinances and administrative processes described in the staff reports.
