HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050103REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
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The Regular Council Meeting of January 3, 2005, 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, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
Mayor John Landwehr stated he will entertain a motion to amend the agenda by adding
approval of August 23, 2004, Special Council Meeting Minutes to the Consent Agenda. A
motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to amend the agenda as indicated,
seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman and approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) - Rezoning from RS -1 (Single Family Residential) to RU (Rural Use) for Tract A of
River's Edge Estates — City Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation regarding the
background of the requesting rezoning, and stated that the request for this rezoning was
denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its November 9, 2004, meeting.
Following her presentation, the following persons spoke regarding the issue:
In favor:
Mr. Roger Verslues, 816 Nelson Drive, applicant for the rezoning. Mr. Verslues stated he
would like the bill associated with this issue (2004 -103) to remain tabled until after Bill
2004 -115 is approved. Mayor John Landwehr explained that the Council plans to vote on
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that bill first, and then withdraw Bill 2003 -103.
No one present requested to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of this public hearing concluded.
(b) - Authorizing Amendment to Chapter 35 to Establish and Open Land Special Exception
Permit. City Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation regarding the proposed text
amendment. Following her presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or
opposition to, the proposed text amendment.
Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of this public hearing concluded.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that the Council has expressed a wish to consider both bills
associated with the above two public hearings at this time.
Councilman Kevin Brown stated he wished to withdraw Bill 2004 -103 from the Informal
Calendar at this time.
Bill 2004 -103, 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 88.4 ACRES LOCATED AT 2301 GREEN MEADOW DRIVE,
ON TRACT A OF RIVERS EDGE ESTATES, LOCATED IN PART OF THE WEST HALF
OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE
COUNTY, MISSOURI, FROM RS -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RU, RURAL USE.
Councilman Kevin Brown stated he is withdrawing Bill 2004 -103 at this time.
Bills Pending:
Bill 2004 -115, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE TEXT
OF CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE; SPECIFICALLY, EXHIBIT 35 -28, LAND USE MATRIX
AND SECTION 35 -41 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION PERMIT CATEGORY FOR OPEN LAND, AS DEFINED HEREIN.
Bill 2004 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13821:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
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Nay: None
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. Public Works & Planning Committee, November 12 and 18, 2004
b. CAMPO Board, September 29, 2004
c. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, November 22, 2004
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no liaison reports given at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Councilman Brian Crane announced that a meeting of the Ad Hoc JCTV Committee will be
held Tuesday, January 4 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Boone - Bancroft Room.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr made the following recommendations to City Boards and
Commissions for Council approval:
Board
Person
Term Expires Term Status
Board of Adjustment Robert Dallmeyer Jr. Sept 2009 Full
Board of Adjustment Rick Prather Sept 2008 Partial
Firefighters Retirement Bd John Tuck Aug 2007 Partial
Parks & Recreation Jane Smith May 2005 Partial
Historic Preservation Ralph Bray Dec 2007 Full
Historic Preservation Joan Kramer Dec 2007 Full
Historic Preservation Christopher Neff Dec 2007 Full
A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown and approved unanimously.
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Mayor John Landwehr announced that he is appointing Councilman Cindy Layton to fill
outgoing Councilman Bob Weber's unexpired appointments to the Environmental Services
Committee and Annexation & Growth Committee.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Mike Kehoe and Mr. Bernie Fechtel made a presentation, along with Parks &
Recreation Director Bill Lockwood, on behalf of the People for Parks and Progress
Committee. They made a power point presentation detailing the need and benefits of a
parks sales tax, and answered subsequent questions. Several members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission were also present and Mayor John Landwehr acknowledged their
presence and thanked them for their service to the community.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no presentations made at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
No comments were made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of Council Meetings: December 17 Brown Bag, December 20 Pre -
Meeting and Regular Meeting; August 23, 2004, Special Council Meeting
A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended previously in the meeting, seconded by Councilman Dean Martin, and approved
unanimously.
BIDS OVER $25,000
Bid 2184 - Asphalt Roller, Community Development (sent to Council 12 -23) - A motion was
made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by
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Councilman Kevin Brown and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2004 -120, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING CERTAIN
EASEMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN MADELINE'S PARK
SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2004 -121, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 3740 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD,
LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH,
RANGE 12 WEST IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2004 -122, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, 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 MISSISSIPPI STREET.
Bill 2004 -123, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
ZONES), AND SCHEDULE M (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF WOODLAWN
AVENUE.
Bill 2004 -124, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE
ADDITION OF A PORTION OF HOUGH STREET.
Bill 2004 -125, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
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CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2 -355, BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB - SECTION IN
REGARDS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BUDGET
Bill 2004 -126, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE TEN, BY ADDING ONE NEW DIVISION PERTAINING
TO THE CREATION OF A VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN.
Bill 2004 -127, sponsored by Councilmen VIESSMAN, Harvey, Layton, and Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 671.
Bill 2004 -128, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CO- OPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2004 -129, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE VI,
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SECTION 6.4 OF THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2004 -108, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDRESS
PHOTOGRAPHIC, LLC, D /B /A CHILDRESS STUDIO.
Bill 2004 -108 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13815:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
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Bill 2004 -109, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ARTICLE VI, (MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY CREATING A NEW
SECTION 19 -319 (SUN SCREENING AND TINTED WINDOWS).
Bill 2004 -109 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13816:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -110, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF ST MARYS BOULEVARD FROM HEISINGER ROAD
TO WILLIAMS STREET, AND WILLIAMS STREET FROM ST. MARYS BOULEVARD TO
DIX ROAD.
Bill 2004 -110 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13817:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -111, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, SCHEDULE 0 ( "PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES "), SUBSECTION C, "TIME ZONE
C," (ONE -HOUR LIMIT) BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF THE 800 BLOCK OF
CLARK AVENUE.
Bill 2004 -111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13818:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -112, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, SCHEDULE 0 ( "PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES "), SUBSECTION C, "TIME ZONE
C," (ONE -HOUR LIMIT) SUBSECTION 3 ( "BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND
5:00 P.M., ANY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAY ") BY REMOVING THE LIMIT FOR THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE 100 BLOCK OF EAST DUNKLIN.
Bill 2004 -112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13819:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -113, sponsored by Councilmen VIESSMAN and Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) ARTICLE I (GENERALLY), SECTION 7 -1
(APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) and ARTICLE XI,
(USS JEFFERSON CITY SUBMARINE COMMITTEE), SECTION 7 -291 (MEMBERS;
TERMS; APPOINTMENT; OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2004 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13820:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -116, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN
UNIVERSITY FOR PROVISION OF MENTORING SERVICES.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson requested that Bill 2004 -116 be placed on the Informal
Calendar at this time.
Bill 2004 -117, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
25 -40 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STREET NAME
CHANGES.
Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2004 -117 be withdrawn at this time.
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Bill 2004 -118, sponsored by Councilmen VOGEL, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, and
Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE 16 CENT
PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND AUTHORIZING IN LIEU THEREOF
A LOCAL PARKS SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE HALF (1/2) OF ONE PERCENT, THE
COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
AND FACILITIES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 2005.
Councilman Edith Vogel requested that Bill 2004 -118 be placed on the Informal Calendar
at this time.
Bill 2004 -119, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON
CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC.
Bill 2004 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13822:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2004 -104, sponsored by Councilmen BERRY and Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF
THE 2500 BLOCK OF TANNER BRIDGE ROAD TO "TANNER BRIDGE PLACE."
Councilman Dean Martin requested that Bill 2004 -104 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
Bill 2004 -106, sponsored by Councilmen BROWN and Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CALLING FOR AN
ELECTION TO AMEND ARTICLE III, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
SECTION 8.2 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO
NOMINATIONS.
Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2004 -106 remain on the Informal Calendar at
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this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor John Landwehr announced his "New Year's Resolution" for the City will be to
improve services to citizens. He has developed a "survey" which citizens can fill out and
return to the City to give feedback on their experience in dealing with City staff. He stated
it will be used at first by Community Development and Administration, and in the future,
perhaps it can be expanded to be used by all other departments as well.
Schedule Council Work Session to discuss Parks Sales Tax — Following a brief
discussion, the date of Thursday, January 6, at 6:00 P.M. was selected for this work
session. Staff was directed to post and notify the public accordingly.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor John Landwehr read a letter from the Lord Mayor of Muenchberg, Germany,
regarding their recent approval of the partnering relationship with Jefferson City.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman
Michael Berry, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M.