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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20040802REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 2, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Absent: Viessman A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Naming of Missouri Highway Route B from Ellis Boulevard to Tanner Bridge Road "Lorenzo Greene Drive" - City Planner Janice McMillan gave a brief report outlining the background of the name change. Following her presentation, the following persons present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed name change. In Favor: None In Opposition: Mr. Jim Price, 2304 Route B, owner of Price's Florist. Mr. Price stated that the name change will cost him approximately $3,000 to change signs, stationery, advertising, etc. He suggested naming the stretch of Highway 179 from Route B to Route C as Lorenzo Greene Boulevard, and naming the proposed stretch of road something that still has the letter "B" in it. He distributed three suggested names: "B. Blvd. ", "Price's Blvd." and "Tanner Valley Blvd." Mayor John Landwehr explained to Mr. Price that the portion of Highway 179 referenced will be outside the city limits, and thus, not subject to naming by the city. Mr. Larry Boeckman, 323 Midland Drive, stated he would also like the letter "B" to remain in the new name because of the amount of money he has spent on advertising. A lengthy discussion was held on various signage options that would help reduce any REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 problems for the affected residents or business owners on the renamed road. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that amending the bill would not be necessary in order to incorporate the signage suggestions. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson requested that Bill 2004 -29 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time and placed on third reading and final passage. Bill 2004 -29, sponsored by Councilmen FERGUSON, Martin, Berry, Crane, Harvey, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL NAME OF STATE ROUTE B HIGHWAY BETWEEN TANNER BRIDGE ROAD AND ELLIS BOULEVARD TO BE "LORENZO GREENE DRIVE." Bill 2004 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13756: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Councilman Kenneth Ferguson made a motion that staff be directed to place signage on each "Lorenzo Green Drive" street sign, located below the main name, that will also identify it as "Old Route B." The motion was seconded by Councilman Michael Berry and approved unanimously. 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) Economic Development Advisory Board, June 23, 2004 (b) Appointment Review Committee, March 1, 2004 (c) Board of Electrical Examiners & Review COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Edith Vogel reminded the public that the ice arena was now open, and that the earlier opening date is on a trial basis to see how it is utilized. She urged citizens to take advantage of the earlier season if they want the earlier opening date to continue in the future. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 Police Captain Jim Johnsen gave a brief report on the upcoming "National Night Out Against Crime" event on August 3. He urged citizens to participate in the event by locking their doors, turning on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. City Administrator Rich Mays announced that the City of Jefferson was recently presented with the MoPRIMA Risk Management Program Recognition Award, and he commended Human Resources Director Gail Strope for her outstanding work in achieving this award. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointment for Council approval: Parks & Recreation Commission - Linda McAnany, term expires May 2007 A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the appointment, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ms. Jill Johnson, Jefferson City Convention &Visitors' Bureau (CVB) made a presentation regarding ongoing activities geared towards bringing tourism and conventions to the city. Following her presentation, Ms. Johnson answered questions asked by Council Members. Mayor John Landwehr thanked Ms. Johnson for her efforts on behalf of the city. Dr. Gary Kremer, author of several books featuring the history of Jefferson City, announced that his next book, "Heartland History, Vol. 3" should be available by this Christmas. Dr. Kremer stated that his last book not only sold enough copies to reimburse the $4,000 spent from the City's Art Fund, but went over that amount by over $16,000. That money will be used to print this latest volume and he anticipates sales will again be very successful. Ms. Missy Bonnot, Director of Economic Development for the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, gave an update on the status of the location of ALPLA to the city. The company will build a new facility in the Algoa area, and will originally employ about fifty employees. She also reported that Scholastic is hiring 700 new employees to work in its new facility in the Algoa area, and encouraged anyone who wishes to work for Scholastic to contact them to apply. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: July 15 Special Meeting and Work Session, July 16 Brown Bag, and July 19 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2154 - Sodium Chloride, Community Development -A motion was made by Councilman Dean Martin for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -48, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FOR PRINTING OF JEFFERSON CITY HISTORY BOOK. Bill 2004 -49, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR SUNSET LAKE ROADWAY AND STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2004 -50, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE TO A CONTRACT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING FOR PROJECT NUMBER2129 PERTAINING TO EAST MCCARTY NORTH BLUFF, AND HAYS STREETS. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 Bill 2004 -51, 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 9.55 ACRES LOCATED AT 424 STADIUM BOULEVARD, LOCATED IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, FROM RD ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 2004 -52, 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 1.96 ACRES LOCATED AT 705 SWIFTS HIGHWAY AND 1216 JEFFERSON STREET, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. FROM C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2004 -53, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE; SPECIFICALLY, EXHIBIT 35 -28, LAND USE MATRIX. Bill 2004 -54, sponsored by Councilman HARVEY and Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (ALPLA, INC.) SERIES 2002, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,000,000 BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -44, sponsored by Councilman Berry and Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. Bill 2004 -44 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13752: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 Bill 2004 -45, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER FOR PROFESSIONAL BROKER SERVICES. Bill 2004 -45 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13753: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -46, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, Ferguson, and Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE A OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAY 50/63 (WHITTON EXPRESSWAY). Bill 2004 -46 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13754: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -47, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HORNER & SHIFRIN FOR HIGHWAY 54 PUMP STATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Bill 2004 -47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13755: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2004 -29, sponsored by Councilmen FERGUSON, Martin, Berry, Crane, Harvey, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL NAME OF STATE ROUTE B HIGHWAY BETWEEN TANNER BRIDGE ROAD AND ELLIS BOULEVARD TO BE "LORENZO GREENE DRIVE." REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 *This bill was passed during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. RESOLUTIONS RS2004 -4 Adopting Missouri Sunshine Law and Records Policies (Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel, and Weber). A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for adoption, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr asked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus if RS2004 -4 conflicted with current City Code regarding the Sunshine Law. Mr. Nickolaus stated that it does conflict, and that he strongly advises the Council to repeal that portion of the Code and simply adopt an annual resolution such as RS2004 -4 stating the city's intention to follow state law. Mayor John Landwehr asked Mr. Nickolaus to draft an ordinance needed for the Council follow Mr. Nickolaus's advice. RS2004 -5 Sunset Lake Road and Stomwater Improvements Project (Martin). A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports given at this time, but Mayor John Landwehr asked that the City Clerk add an item so staff can give a report on the City's web site at the September 7 meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kevin Brown reminded citizens that tomorrow is primary election day and urged everyone to vote. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR VACANT SECOND WARD COUNCIL SEAT Mayor John Landwehr stated that nominations were now open for candidates to fill the vacant position of Ward Two City Councilman. He explained that, according to the City Code, all nominations must receive a second, and that the person who fills the vacancy will do so until the next Municipal General Election next April, at which time he or she would file REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2004 for election to the second year of the unfilled two -year term. Councilman Edith Vogel nominated Mr. Jonathon Schnitzler, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber. Ms. Vogel gave the background experience of Mr. Schnitzler and stated her confidence that he was qualified to fill the vacant seat. There were no other nominations made. Mayor John Landwehr declared the nominations closed. Mayor John Landwehr announced that a public forum to meet the Ward 2 nominee is scheduled to be held Monday, August 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Boone / Bancroft room. The meeting will be in "open house" format invited city staff, Council Members, and citizens to attend to meet the candidate to discuss city issues with him. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Dean Martin to approve the July 19 Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, 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)] Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Brian Crane to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:30 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Vogel, and Weber Nay: None