HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050513 BB work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 13, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The May 13, 2005, "Brown Bag" Work Session was convened at 12:00 PM by Mayor John
Landwehr.
ATTENDANCE
The following Council Members were present when the meeting convened:
Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Schnitzler, and Vogel
Absent: Berry, Martin, and Pope
A quorum was present.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
Items were not necessarily discussed in order that they appeared on the agenda.
Presentations from Invited Guests:
Councilman Brian Crane requested that Carla Steck be added to the agenda to make a
presentation on "Cultural Tourism" related to the Arts in Parks project.
Bills Introduced:
2005 -13: City Planner Janice McMillan stated that the correct name of the contractor should
be listed as "Ned" Hug instead of "Ted" Hug. A lengthy discussion was held regarding terms
of the contract.
2005 -14: Mayor John Landwehr and several City Council members expressed concern that
the contract appeared to be "open- ended" and asked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to
let the Council know the specific details of this case before this bill is voted on.
Bills Pending:
2005 -11: Mayor John Landwehr turned the chair over to President Pro Tempore Edith
Vogel since he has a conflict of interest in the issue. A discussion was held regarding terms
of the ordinance. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that a substitute to this bill will
be distributed Monday.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 13, 2005
*Councilman Michael Berry left the meeting at this point (12:25 P.M.)
Reports:
Councilman Mike Harvey asked that the report from the Ad Hoc Animal Control be
postponed until the June 6 meeting.
New Business:
Options were discussed for scheduling a combination public forum / Council work session
for the Hwy. 179 corridor annexation issue. The Council thought it would be a good idea to
do that if it is feasible.
City Administrator Rich Mays announced that Senator Christopher Bond will be at the
Jefferson City Memorial Airport to hold a press conference regarding recent Missouri
military base closings made by the Federal Government in case any city staff might be
interested in attending.
Adjournment:
There being no other business brought forward, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M.