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Home My Public Portal About20040907REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Mike Harvey, 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, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr read a letter he received this afternoon from Mr. Gary Kemper, Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, pertaining to the proposed Metro Drive Community Supervision Center. Mr. Kempker stated in his letter that in light of the amount of discussion and public concern over this issue, the State of Missouri is withdrawing its plan to locate a such a facility on the Metro Drive location. Mayor Landwehr indicated that citizens who were present at the meeting because of that issue were welcome to remain, but that since the issue is now moot, they can feel free to leave. He stated Councilmen Viessman and Crane plan to withdraw Resolution RS2004 -7 as well later in the meeting. 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, July 8, 2004 b. c. d. e. Police Personnel Board, June 3 and July 1, 2004 Historic Preservation Commission, June 8, 2004 CAMPO Board, March 18, 2004 Public Works & Planning Committee, June 24, 2004 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 2 There were no liaison reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Mayor John Landwehr read a proclamation in support of the community service performed by the Jefferson City United Way. Ms. Linda McAnany and Mr. Mark Kaiser were present to accept the proclamation presented to them by the Mayor. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointment of Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to the following: Environmental Services Committee, Conference Center Committee, Economic Development Advisory Board (liaison) and Transportation and Traffic Commission (liaison). Mayor John Landwehr also recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions: Board Tax Increment Finance Appointee Bill Luebbert Term Partial Term to Expire April 2007 A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ms. Stephanie Adrian, Information System Manger for the City of Jefferson, made a presentation regarding the City's official web site. She distributed a handout containing information about the site. Following her presentation about the history, content, and usage of the site, she answered questions site and asked Council Members who have suggestions about ways to enhance or add to the site to get their ideas to her. Mayor John Landwehr suggested the City may want to publicize the fact that the public can contact the Mayor and City Council through the web site, and Councilman Brian Crane suggested publicizing several of the other parts of the web site more. Mayor Landwehr also recommended it would be helpful for the site to include a ward map so citizens can look up what ward they are in. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Adrian for her presentation and her work for the city. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 3 Ms. Glenda Frey, President of the Parks and Recreation Commission, made a presentation urging the Council to suspend the rules and pass Ordinance 2004 -70. She explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to place a parks sales tax issue on the April 2005 ballot while at the same time rolling back the parks property tax levy. She stated this would generated the revenue needed to fund the city's parks and associated functions. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Clyde Angle, 3618 W. Gordon Drive, wanted to make sure the public is made aware that the Council did not make the decision to locate the Community Supervision Center on Metro Drive. He stated he believes there is a misconception about that in the media. He stated he is also disappointed the Council plans to withdraw the use tax issue from the November ballot. He stated that former Mayor Duane Schreimann had urged the Council under his tenure as Mayor to adopt such a tax. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY City Administrator Rich Mays stated that he has had discussions with former Mayor Schreimann, who indicated he would be willing to help get a parks sales tax issue passed. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: August 13 Brown Bag, August 16 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting b. Appointment of Charles Lansford as Employer Representative to LAGERS A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -62, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR A SEWER RATE STUDY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 4 Bill 2004 -63, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING. Bill 2004 -64, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC. FOR 2004 STORMWATER INLET REPLACEMENTS. Bill 2004 -65, 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 28 ACRES LOCATED AT 7311 AND 7517 ALGOA ROAD, LOCATED IN PART OF SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 19 AND PART OF THE PRIVATE SURVEY NO. 2616, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. FROM RU, RURAL USE TO M -1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Bill 2004 -66, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 3234 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD, LOCATED ON LOT 11 OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4. Bill 2004 -67, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPOSED DOUBLE EAGLE SUBDIVISION, A PLANNED CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2004 -68, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DOUBLE EAGLE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2004 -69, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. Following discussion, Mayor John Landwehr asked Finance Director Steve Schlueter to check to see if other cities are available for cooperative purchase agreements. He suggested contacted the Missouri Municipal League. Councilman Kevin Brown suggested using this as a matter of policy for every department. Bill 2004 -70, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Ferguson, Martin, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13765 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNSELOR TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE ISSUE FROM THE BALLOT. Councilman Michael Berry stated that Councilman Kenneth Ferguson wished to also be a co- sponsor of this bill. He then requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2004 -70 placed on final passage. There were no objections to suspending the rules. Bill 2004 -70 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13767: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -55, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2004 -55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13768: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -56, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 6 Bill 2004 -56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13769: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -58, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004, TO OCTOBER 31, 2005, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Bob Weber requested that Bill 2004 -58 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2004 -60, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO SCHOLASTIC, INC., PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE PREVIOUS LEASE. Bill 2004 -60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13770: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no issues laid on the Informal Calendar for consideration at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2004 -7 Opposing Metro Drive as Site for Community Supervision Center (Viessman and Crane) Councilman Roy Viessman requested that RS2004 -7 be withdrawn at this time, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 7 thanked Ms. Sandy Hopkins, and Mayor John Landwehr for their efforts regarding this matter. SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were scheduled to be given at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Bob Weber stated that the Finance Committee needs to schedule a meeting to finalize the city's budget. Following discussion, the Council scheduled the meeting for Thursday, September 16, at 5:30 PM in the Large Conference Room. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS Councilman Kevin Brown thanked the firefighters for their public image regarding the muscular dystrophy telethon. He also commented on the recent editorial in the September 2 Jefferson City News Tribune commending Police Sgt. Randy Werner and his actions in last February as told by his neighbor. The editorial stated Sgt. Werner found his neighbor who had collapsed in the street and began performing CPR and called an ambulance. The neighbor credited Sgt. Werner for saving his life. Mayor John Landwehr announced there will be an "Art in the Park" event held on September 17 at 5:00 P.M., and that the event needs volunteers to help protect the exhibits. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to approve the August 16 Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, 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: Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 8:15 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None