HomeMy Public PortalAbout20040315REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 15, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
John Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present:
Present: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
The Presiding Officer announced that the following minutes and reports have been received
and are on file for review in the City Clerk's Office:
a. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 8, 2004
b. Economic Development Advisory Board, January 7 and January 21, 2004
c. Public Works & Planning committee, January 22, 2004
d. January 2004 Finance Reports
e. CVB Reports and Minutes
f. Police Personnel Board, February 5, 2004
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that copies of the Mission Statement adopted by the
Human Relations Commission be provided to the Council. He also asked about the mention
of "overstaffing" mentioned in the Police Personnel Board, and City Counselor Nathan
Nickolaus was asked to provide answers to his questions about information contained in
the Housing Authority minutes.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ``
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Councilman Clyde Angle announced that the Traffic and Transportation Commission had
met and the recommendations of City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to do away with
minimum fines, and he asked for a report to be provided to the Council for discussion at the
next meeting.
Community Development Director Pat Sullivan made a report on new buses which the City
is considering. He stated that a demo bus will be available for inspection at 10:00 AM on
Monday, March 22, at the Transit facility, and encouraged the Council to come by and take
a look at that equipment.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced a CAMPO meeting will be held at 12:00 PM on
Thursday, March 18, at City Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
No announcements were made under this portion of the agenda.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Council for their
approval:
a. Appointments to Following City Boards and Commissions:
Board
Police Personnel Board
Police Personnel Board
Tax Increment Finance
Tax Increment Finance
Industrial Dev Auth
Industrial Dev Auth
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning
Human Relations
Person
Carlos Graham
Judith Dupuis
Allan Reichard
Garry Taylor
Bill Luebbert
Rose Marie Hopkins
Anne Lock
Keith Fuller
Richard Koon
Rhonda Hoskins
Jack Deeken
Stuart Murphy
Type Ward Term Expires
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Apr 2008
Apr 2008
Apr 2010
Apr 2010
May 2007
May 2007
May 2008
Alt to 5 May 2007
Reg
Alt 1 May 2006
Oct 2005
Term Status
Reappt to 1st Full
Partial
Full
Reappt to 2"d Full
Reappt to 1st Full
Reappt to 1st Full
Reappt to 2 "d Full
Reappt to 2 "d Full
Reappt to 1st Full
Partial
Partial
Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Jeremy Amick made a presentation on behalf of the Lewis and Clark Task Force, and
announced that a fund - raiser chicken dinner will be held on March 24 at the Eagles Club.
Mr. Marc Ellinger, 3220 Glenstone Drive, made a presentation on behalf of the Capital
Area Partnership for Planned Growth (CAPPG). He gave a brief description of recent
activities of the committee, and introduced the next two speaker who were also members
of the Committee.
Mr. Tom Piper, 2539 Lexington Drive, distributed copies of the CAPPG survey results and
briefly summarized some of those results.
Mr. Check Weber, 2411 Willow Lake Court, also touched on the progress being made by
the CAPPG and encouraged persons to access the Committee's web site to review the
results at www.jcareaneeds.com.
Mr. Craig Lammers, 321 Deerfield Place, made a presentation on behalf of the YMCA
regarding a Neighborhood Assistance Program grant application. He explained that the
grant will be used to fund fitness activities for seniors called Lifeline.
Mr. Steve Ochsner, 5732 Foxfire, also spoke about the NAP grant which the YMCA plans
to use for the benefit of senior citizens in the community. He gave brief details about the
various activities which will be offered if the grant is awarded.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Kirk Schreiber, Jefferson City, spoke in favor of extending the season at the
Washington Park Ice Arena.
Mr. Dennis Gragg, 1902 Bunker Hill Road, also made a presentation encouraging the
Council the approve the extension of the open season at the Washington Park Ice Arena.
Following both of these presentations, the Council Members asked questions of the
presenters.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Councilman Clyde Angle commented that the Washington Park Ice Arena is obviously an
asset to the community and he looked forward to discussing the issue more in the future.
Councilman Richard Groner asked fora breakdown of the costs associated with operating
the ice arena per day. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood stated that it costs
approximately $1,500 per day to operate the ice arena.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of February 27 , 2004, "Brown Bag" Work Session
b. Minutes of March 1, 2004, "Pre- Meeting" Work Session
c. Minutes of February 16, Regular City Council Meeting
d. Bid 2131 - Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Community Development, Parking
Division
e. (RENEWAL) Authorizing contract with Federal Aviation Administration for
Tower Cost Sharing Program
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2003 -180, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2003 -181, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY
AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY MAKING AVAILABLE FOR TRADE.
Bill 2003 -182, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V) (DISABLED PARKING SPACES),
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A DISABLED
PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET.
Bill 2003 -183, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND
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VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR BELAIR SIDEWALK PROJECT, PHASE II.
Bill 2003 -184, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL RULES
AND PROCEDURES.
Bill 2003 -185, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32,
ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2, OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS BY THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER.
Following comments by Councilman Clyde Angle, City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated
that there were other Boards and Commissions which needed to weigh in on this issue.
Councilman Clyde Angle placed Bill 2003 -185 on the Informal Calendar at this time. After
discussion, Councilman Clyde Angle stated he would like for a representative from each
of the various boards affected and get together with the Public Works & Planning
Committee to discuss the issue. Mayor John Landwehr requested that the City Clerk place
the issue on the agenda under Unfinished Business for the April 19 Council Meeting.
Bill 2003 -186, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING NAMES
FOR UNNAMED ALLEYS AND ADOPTING "ALLEY" AS THE SUFFIX FOR EXISTING
NAMED ALLEYS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND SOUTHSIDE (OLD MUNICHBURG)AREAS,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13673, SUBSTITUTE.
Councilman Vogel stated she was withdrawing Bill 2003 -186 at this time as she and
Councilman Angle had discussed the issue and she would make a motion to amend his
bill (2003 -187) to reflect her views on it.
Bill 2003 -187, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING NAMES
FOR UNNAMED ALLEYS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13673, SUBSTITUTE.
Councilman Clyde Angle made a motion to amend Bill 2003 -187 by correcting Guhleman
Street to Guhleman Alley. The motion was seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and
approved unanimously.
Councilman Edith Vogel moved to further amend Bill 2003 -187 by changing Hess Way to
Hess Alley, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson. The motion was approved by the
following roll -call vote:
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Aye: Berry, Ferguson, Klindt, Vogel, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Gordon, Groner, Olsen, and Viessman
Mayor votes "Aye" to break the tie.
Bill 2003-188, sponsored by Councilman VOGEL, Berry, Viessman, Ferguson, and Klindt,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENABLING THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO EXTEND THE 2004 ICE ARENA OPERATING
SEASON BY AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI AND BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL
FUND TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Councilman Cliff Olsen stated he thought this issue should be discussed by the Finance
Committee. Councilman Richard Groner asked Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood
to provide the Council with information showing the breakdown of the cost of operating the
facility. Councilman Clyde Angle stated he also felt it should be discussed by the Finance
Committee and he stated he also wanted to hear from the Police and Fire Chief to see if
they had any unmet financial needs in their respective departments. Following discussion,
Councilman Angle stated he would call the Council Members to find out the best date for
a Finance Committee meeting. Councilman Bob Weber suggested considering naming
rights of the Washington Park Ice Arena by any potential corporate sponsors, such as the
Pepsi Center Ice Arena in Kansas City. Councilman Angle asked if the unfunded pink
sheet items could be compiled for the period he has been on the Council.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2003 -177, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS
EXCAVATING FOR EAST MCCARTY STREET / NORTH BLUFF STREET / HAYES
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Bill 2003 -177 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13691:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -178, sponsored by Councilmen Berry and Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
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PERTAINING TO SECTION 22 -15A, PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES, ETC., ARTICLE I.
GENERALLY OF CHAPTER 22, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING.
Councilman Michael Berry stated that he and Councilman Edith Vogel wished to withdraw
Bill 20030178 at this time to allow the Transportation & Traffic Commission to consider the
issue.
Bill 2003 -179, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
PERTAINING TO SECTION 31 -6, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, OF CHAPTER 31,
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT BY ADDING SUBSECTION M AND SECTION 32 -9,
ARTICLE I. GENERALLY, OF CHAPTER 32 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
Councilman Richard Groner stated he wished to place Bill 2003 -179 on the Informal
Calendar at this time.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2003 -169, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 20
(MUNICIPAL JUDGE, COURT, ETC.), SECTION 6 (REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL)OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that Bill 2003 -169 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2003 -169 was read third time by
title and placed on final passage. Following discussion, Councilman Roy Viessman called
for the question, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber and the call for the question was
approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -169 was then defeated by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, and Olsen
Nay: Berry, Klindt, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber
Mayor votes "Nay" to break tie.
Mayor John Landwehr asked that a revised version by prepared for the next meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Richard Groner asked questions about using the request for proposal process
rather than the bid process for workers compensation insurance. City Counselor Nathan
Nickolaus stated that workers compensation insurance is considered a professional
service, and that state statute requires the proposal process versus the bid process for all
professional services.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding the extent of drug traffic in the city.
Mayor John Landwehr suggested a briefing at the same time the annual report is
presented to the Council by the Police Department.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding the city's affirmative action plan.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding use of the Parks and Recreation
facilities in North Jefferson City by the Man's Best Friend program. Mayor John Landwehr
stated that a solution to that issue is currently in the process of being worked on and did
not believe discussion of all related matters would be a topic for open session.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
The following Closed Session Minutes were presented to the Council for approval:
a. Minutes of March 1, 2004, Closed Session
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval of the minutes as presented,
seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was
made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber,
and approved unanimously at 8:25 PM.