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Home My Public Portal About20040517REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 17, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Absent: Ferguson A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr announced that in the absence of City Administrator Rich Mays from tonight's meeting, he has asked Mr. Caleb Smith, an 8th Grade student of Lewis & Clark Middle School to sit in his chair for him, and to make a report on some of the recent activities at his school. Mayor John Landwehr also stated that members from Girl Scout Troop 107 were running the television cameras at tonight's meeting and thanked them for their help. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Mayor John Landwehr stated that unless the Council objected, he would like to move the Lewis & Clark presentation up on the agenda so the presenter can leave to attend another function. There were no objections Mr. Steven Stark, Mr. Bill Ambrose, and Ms. Carol Blaney, appeared on behalf of the Lewis & Clark Task Force. Mr. Stark read from journal entries of the original Lewis & Clark expedition their observations of the site of Jefferson City as it appeared in 1804. Following his, and Mr. Ambrose's presentations, Ms. Blaney indicated that this would be the last presentation of the task force, and distributed brochures with dates of the events surrounding the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the expedition. She also displayed a quilt which will be part of the display of the quilt exhibit, and invited citizens to attend as many of the upcoming events as they can. Mayor John Landwehr commended the task force on their outstanding work putting together all these events and promoting our City as part of the celebration of this historic event. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 a. Accepting and Approving a Preliminary and Final Pud Plan for 1711 East Elm Street, Described as Lot 2 of Elm Executive Plaza, Section One City Planner Janice McMillan gave a report on behalf of staff detailing the background of the request for the PUD plan. Following her presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed PUD plan. Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing in this matter concluded. Mayor John Landwehr stated that the Council wished to take up the bill which corresponds to this public hearing at this time. Bill 2004 -6, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 1711 EAST ELM STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 OF ELM EXECUTIVE PLAZA, SECTION ONE. Bill 2004 -6 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13717: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None b. Amending Chapter 35, Zoning Code; Specifically, Exhibit 35 -28, Land Use Matrix. City Planner Janice McMillan gave a report on behalf of staff detailing the background of the request for the amendment to the Land Use Matrix. Following her presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed amendment to the Land Use Matrix. Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing in this matter concluded. Mayor John Landwehr stated that the Council wished to take up the bill which corresponds to this public hearing at this time. Bill 2004 -7, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE; SPECIFICALLY, EXHIBIT 35 -28, LAND USE MATRIX. Bill 2004 -7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13718: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office: a. CAMPO, February 26, 2004 b. April Finance Reports c. Housing Authority Board of Directors, March 30, 2004 d. Public Works & Planning Committee, March 18, 2004 e. Parks & Recreation Commission, April 12, 2004 f. Transportation & Traffic Commission, April 8, 2004 g. Historic Preservation Commission, April 13, 2004 h. Human Relations Commission, April 13, 2004 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Mayor John Landwehr announced that Mr. Randy Allen will be honored as Distinguished Alumni of the Year at an event on Thursday and commended Mr. Allen for his outstanding contribution to the Jefferson City community over the years. Councilman Bill Patterson announced several upcoming events in the downtown business district on Wednesday evenings this month and invited citizens to participate in those events. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mr. Ron Craft, Airport Division Director, made a power point presentation profiling the Jefferson City Memorial Airport which included a history of the establishment of the airport, the statistics of customers served, and comparisons with other airports in the state. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by Council Members. MayorJohn Landwehr thanked Mr. Craft for the presentation and for his work at the airport. Mayor John Landwehr asked Caleb Smith of Lewis & Clark Middle School to make a presentation at this time. Mr. Smith distributed pins commemorating the 10th anniversary of Lewis & Clark Middle School to the Council and staff which thanked them for their service to the city. He gave a report outlining the school's many community service project which raised a total of $4,803.77 for local charities over the past year. At the conclusion of Mr. Smith's report, Mayor Landwehr and several members of the City Council commended him and L &C for such an outstanding achievement. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no presentations from the gallery made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: Minutes of Council Meetings: April 30 Brown Bag, May 3 Pre - Meeting, and May 3 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -13, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 0.88 ACRES FROM RS -2 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RD MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ATTACHED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 AND 1037 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED IN PARTS OF SECTION 17 AND SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE. Bill 2004 -14, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CCMI FOR CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -8, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT AND WEST ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ROUTE T SEWER EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS. Bill 2004 -8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13719: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -9, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH KENOSHA TRANSIT FOR PURCHASE OF BUSES FOR JEFFTRAN. Bill 2004 -9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13720: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -10, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS. Bill 2004 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13721: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -11, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 PERTAINING TO SECTION 22 -15, PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES, ETC., ARTICLE I. GENERALLY OF CHAPTER 22, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING. Councilman Brian Crane requested that the sponsor of the bill, Councilman Edith Vogel, place the bill on the Informal Calendar so he can find out about parking for recreational vehicles and persons parking temporarily to do business. However, since there was a substitute bill distributed, Councilman Crane made a motion that the substitute bill be accepted at this time, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously. Councilman Vogel then requested that bill 2004 -11, as substituted, be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Mayor John Landwehr recommended that Councilmen Crane and Vogel, along with City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus, get together in the next few days to work on another draft of the bill so that it can be sent to the other Council Members several days in advance of the June 7 Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kevin Brown made comments regarding the need for "Jersey" barriers along Hwy. 50 east. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan stated that this issue is on the agenda for discussion at the May 20 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting, and that in the meantime, he will contact the state to for an update on the status of this issue and report back to the Council. Councilman Kevin Brown asked if the Council would be interested in hearing from a couple of local companies involved in the fuel business regarding the current fuel market conditions and the process for setting prices. Mayor Landwehr indicated that sounded like a good idea and he suggested the city could contact a couple of these businesses to ask them if they would be willing to make such a presentation. Councilman Edith Vogel reminded citizens to fly the United States flag correctly, and reminded people to continue to remember our troops. Mayor John Landwehr asked Councilman Vogel if she would be willing to make a presentation on flag etiquette before Flag Day on June 14, to which Councilman Vogel replied she would be happy to do so. Councilman Bob Weber asked for the Council to consider drafting a resolution to present, along with a key to the city, to Mr. Brian Hauswirth who recently left KLIK Radio to move to St. Louis. The Council agreed that would be a good idea, and Councilman Bob Weber made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, that staff be directed to draft such a resolution. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Bill Patterson congratulated area high school and college students who are graduating this year. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 Mayor John Landwehr announced he has appointed Dean Martin to chair the ad hoc committee to review city bidding policies and procedures, along with City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus, Finance Director Steve Schlueter, Matt Morasch, Community Development Director Pat Sullivan, and asked if any other Council Members want to serve on this committee to let him know. Mayor Landwehr directed City Clerk Phyllis Powell to place the issue on the agenda to hear a report from the committee in 90 days. MayorJohn Landwehr stated he has appointed Councilman Brian Crane, Councilman Kevin Brown, and City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to serve on the ad hoc committee to review Council rules, and indicated that he has asked Councilman Crane to chair that committee. He directed City Clerk Phyllis Powell to place this issue on the agenda to hear a report from that committee in 60 days. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Closed Session Minutes of May 3, 2004: A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane and approved unanimously. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor John Landwehr stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed session to discuss the following: Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Councilman Bob Weber to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously by the following roll - call vote at 7:12 PM: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None