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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20060220REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2006, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel in the absence of Mayor John Landwehr. Councilman Vogel explained that Mayor Landwehr would arrive at the meeting a little late tonight.* Prayer was offered by Councilman Brian Crane, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Absent: Brown and Layton A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Rezoning 2017 William Street from C -2 to C -1. President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel announced that the City had received a Request for Continuance in this matter on Friday, February 17, from the applicant. Councilman Michael Berry made a motion to grant the request and to continue the matter to the March 20, 2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler and approved unanimously. Councilman Pope then requested that the associated pending Bill 2005 -139 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. b) Major Amendment to Final PUD Plan for 1224 to 1235 Duane Swift Parkway. City Planner Janice McMillan gave a staff presentation on the background of the requested amendment, and answered questions asked by the Council. Following her presentation, the following persons requested to speak on the issue: IN FAVOR Mr. Ted Walz, 21155 S. Belfry Court, Hartsburg, stated he would offer to answer any questions about this issue. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 Mr. Charles Eckstam, 1230 Duane Swift Parkway, stated he is in favor of this amendment as it would help to expedite the completion of streets in the subdivision. Mr. Charles Palmer, 1260 -A Duane Swift Parkway, stated he is also in favor of the proposed amendment for the same reasons as stated by Mr. Eckstam. No one requested to speak in opposition to the matter. There being no further persons wishing to speak on the issue, President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded at this time, and that the Council would now consider the associated Bill. Bill 2005 -142, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL PUD PLAN FOR LOTS A, B, C, D, E, AND I OF THE REPLAT OF SOUTHGATE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF DUANE SWIFT PARKWAY. Bill 2005 -142 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14007: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None *Mayor John Landwehr arrived at the meeting at this point and resumed the Chair. c) Adoption of the Central East Side Neighborhood Plan City Planner Janice McMillan, gave a report with background information on this issue on behalf of staff. Following her presentation, the following persons requested to speak on the issue: In favor Mr. Charles Brzuchalski, 2534 Orchard Lane, made a presentation representing the State of Missouri as they have been working closely with the citizens group on this issue. Ms. Toni Prawl, 210 Lafayette, stated she is on the committee which has been working on this issue, and as her family lives in the affected area, she is very much in favor of the positive improvements which she hopes to see come out of this effort. Ms. Juanita Donehue, 1707 Englewood, owner of a business at 900 -902 East High Street, is also on the committee which has been working on this issue, and stated it is going to be very beneficial to the city as a whole to see that portion of the city improved. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 Mayor John Landwehr thanked the members of the committee for all their hard work on this issue. He stated that the council would now take up the associated Resolution RS2005 -13. ** *Resolution RS2005 -13: Adoption of Central East Side Neighborhood Plan Councilman Crane made comments regarding some areas on which he had questions. Councilman Dean Martin commended the committee and thought the plan was a very good one. Following the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Kenneth Ferguson made a motion to adopt Resolution RS2005 -13, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 12, 2006 b. Task Force on Neighborhood Improvement, January 24, 2006 c. Board of Adjustment, January 10, 2006 d. Historic Preservation Commission, January 10, 2006 e. Certification of February 7, 2006 Election Results to City Clerk 4th Quarter 2005 CVB Financial Statements (bound reports, available in City Clerk's Office for review) COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced that a tour of the County Jail would be given on Thursday, February 23 beginning at 7:00 P.M. He suggested contacting the County ahead of time to let them know if you are interested in taking the tour. Mayor John Landwehr announced that "Jefferson City Day" will be commemorated at University of Missouri (Mizzou) on Friday, March 17 and thought it would be beneficial to have a good representation of the City Council at that. Police Chief Roger Schroeder announced that Sergeant Randy Werner will be performing his annual fund - raising telethon this week for Special Olympics by staying on the Coca -Cola billboard around the clock until his donation goals are met. Councilman Brian Crane announced that the first meeting of the newly- created JCTV Steering Committee will be held on February 28 at 5:30 in the Conference Room. Councilman Dean Martin announced that a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting will be held on Thursday night, February 23 at 5:30 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS No announcements were made at this point in the meeting. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following persons have volunteered to serve on the Facade Improvement Committee, and he was therefore recommending their appointment for Council approval at this time: Staff liaisons: Janice McMillan Melva Fast Citizens: Sam Bushman Sharon Keating Chris Neff Bill Yarnell Jim Wisch A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Pat Sullivan, Director of Community Development, made a presentation regarding the Veteran's Memorial Plaza which will be relocated to a plaza in front of the Jefferson City Police Station and explained the various elements involved in the project. Mr. Don Hentges, Veterans Council, stated that the membership of the Veterans Council has indicated their support for this project. Following his presentation, Mayor John Landwehr asked if the members of the Veterans Council who were present would introduce themselves and the group they represent. Following their introductions, the Mayor and City Council thanked them for their service to our country. Councilman Bryan Pope requested if the sponsor would consider requesting suspension of the rules for Bill 2005 -153 which authorizes the Veterans Plaza contract so the project can move forward. Councilman Dean Martin stated he would request suspension of the rules. No one objected to the request to suspend the rules. Councilman Brian Crane asked if he could be added to the bill as co- sponsor. Following his request, the other Council Members present asked to also be co- sponsors. The City Clerk will contact the two absent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 Council Members to ask if they also wish to be added as co- sponsors. * *Bill 2005 -153, sponsored by Councilmen MARTIN, Crane, Berry, Ferguson, Harvey, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAUFFMAN ENTERPRISES FOR THE VETERAN'S PLAZA AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2005 -153 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14012: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None 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: February 3 Brown Bag, February 6 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2005 -147, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAUFFMAN ENTERPRISES LLC FOR MYRTLE AVENUE AND STADIUM BOULEVARD SIDEWALKS. Bill 2005 -148, sponsored by Councilman Martin, 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 AND DELETION OF PORTIONS OF MYRTLE AVENUE. Councilman Brian Crane asked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to explain how bidding policies address the issue of allowing for the selection of bidders who did not include minor portions of the bid when that would result in a savings for the city. Mr. Nickolaus explained how the policies are followed in such situations. Bill 2005 -149, 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, INC. FOR THE HAYSELTON PUMP STATION PROJECT. Bill 2005 -150, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICES, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2005 -151, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO JANUARY 31, 2006. Bill 2005 -152, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006. Bill 2005 -153, sponsored by Councilmen MARTIN, Crane, Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAUFFMAN ENTERPRISES FOR THE VETERAN'S PLAZA AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. * *Bill 2005 -153 was taken up and passed earlier in the meeting. Bill 2005 -154, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI RIVER BLUFF LLC. BILLS PENDING Bill 2005 -139, sponsored by Councilmen Brown & Pope, 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 FROM C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2017 WILLIAM STREET, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET WEST OF DIX ROAD AND IS PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. *Bill 2005 -139 was placed on the Informal Calendar during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Bill 2005 -140, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETSAND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A); AND SCHEDULE M (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), SUBPARAGRAPH H, (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF SWIFTS HIGHWAY. Bill 2005 -140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14005: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 Bill 2005 -141, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (M), (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH T (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. AND 6:00 A.M.) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON; AND BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF EAST ELM STREET, EAST DUNKLIN STREET, AND LAFAYETTE STREET TO THE NEW SUBPARAGRAPH T. Bill 2005 -141 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14006: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2005 -143, sponsored by Councilman Berry & Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE PROPERTY. Bill 2005 -143 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14008: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2005 -144, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A TAX CREDIT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MISSOURI FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION WITH THE MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM. Bill 2005 -144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14009: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2005 -145, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FORKATYTRAILHEAD PARK AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM. Bill 2005 -145 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14010: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2005 -146, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22, (PARKING, STOPPING, AND STANDING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARKING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Bill 2005 -146 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14011: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2005 -12 Adoption of 2006 Affirmative Action Plan (Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel) Several questions were asked of Human Resources Director by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to adopt RS2005 -12, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved with Councilman Ferguson voting "Nay." RS2005 -13 Adoption of Central East Side Neighborhood Plan (Ferguson, Harvey, and Martin) * ** RS2005 -13 was adopted earlier in the meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 RS2005 -14 Adopting the Missouri Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan as the City of Jefferson DBE Plan (Martin) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2005 -14, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. RS2005 -15 Authorizing Participation in the Unified Certification Program Related to Certifying Businesses as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Martin) (144 -page agreement may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office) A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for adoption, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast gave a report on the progress of the Building Appearance Committee. She stated that the committee feels it will be able to bring recommendations before the Council sometime in late March or early April. Mayor John Landwehr asked that the City Clerk place a follow -up report on the Council Agenda for the first meeting in April. NEW BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr commented on the 83% approval of the voters in the City on the Highway 179 Corridor annexation issue which was on the February 6 ballot. Community Development Department Director Pat Sullivan reminded citizens that the February 23 Public Works & Planning Committee will feature the last of the Transportation Study public presentations. Councilman Brian Crane stated that a CAMPO meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22 at 12:15 P.M. Mayor Landwehr announced that the new City Administrator, Steve Rasmussen will be reporting for duty on February 28 and would be at the next City Council meeting. He then thanked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus for his service as Interim City Administrator following the resignation of Rich Mays. He presented Mr. Nickolaus with a couple of small "token gifts" in appreciation. UNFINISHED BUSIN ESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2006 There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzlerto adjourn, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously at 7:35 P.M.