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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20061218REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 18, 2006, 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, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if additional persons present wished to sign up to make presentations from the gallery. No one came forward to sign up. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no agenda items taken up under this category. 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. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, October 26, 2006 b. Human Relations Commission, November 14, 2006 c. Public Safety Committee, November 14, 2006 d. Parks and Recreation Commission, November 14, 2006 e. Historic Preservation Commission, November 14, 2006 Mayor John Landwehr thanked the numerous members of these boards and commissions for giving of their valuable time and expertise for the betterment of the City of Jefferson. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 2 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS The following reports were made from Council members who are liaisons to boards and commissions, or Chairmen of Council committees: Finance Committee - Report given by Chairman Kevin Brown. Public Works & Planning Committee - Report given by Chairman Michael Berry, who announced another meeting will be held December 21 at 7:30 A.M. Administration Committee - Report given by Chairman Brian Crane. He also reported on the Conference & Convention Center Committee. He stated no responses were received to the Requests for Proposal on either the "Little RFP" or "Big RFP" regarding the conference / convention center project. He indicated that staff has been directed to enter into informal discussions with firms who have indicated some interest in a conference center, and the committee will meet again in January. Public Safety Committee - Report given by Chairman Kevin Brown, who stated that the committee has established a regular meeting schedule of the second Tuesday each month. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that the following meetings of Council and Council committees will be held within the next week: 12 -21 - Public Works & Planning Committee, 7:30 A.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Landwehr then recommended the following appointments for Council approval: Police Department Police Information Clerk - Kim Kuefer A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for approval of the appointment as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee Murphy Tetley Dick Frederick REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 3 Karen Young Nicole Sublett Charles Lansford A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr explained the addition of the appointments to the Storm Water Code Users Group to the agenda. Councilman Kevin Brown asked if there were minutes taken. Matt Morasch stated there were no official minutes, but notes were taken and drafts submitted each time the group met to review each draft. Councilman Michael Berry suggested going out and finding people who own the properties which will be impacted by these sort of issues to get their input. At the conclusion of discussion, Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments: Storm Water Code Users Group Heath Clarkston Ken Thoenen Don Rhea Paul Sampson John Hoke A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Report by Gilbert Cole - Missouri American Water. Mr. Cole gave an overhead visual presentation and answered several questions asked by the Mayor and City Council regarding the issue of water pressure in the event of power outages. His report included information about the generator which will be installed and explained how it would work in the event of a power outage. Mayor John Landwehr asked Mr. Cole to notify the City Administrator if the generator ever needs to be moved to another location. Following his presentation. Following his presentation, he introduced Mr. Earl Snyder, a consultant for Missouri American Water who made a presentation regarding the water system in Jefferson City today and in the future. Mr. Cole stated that a draft of the company's RFP will be available shortly after the first of the year, and, in response to Mayor Landwehr's request, stated he would provide a copy to the City. Mayor Landwehr requested that the City Clerk place Mr. Cole on the second meeting agenda in February to get another status report. Councilman Michael Berry stated he would be interested in learning how the water rates for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 4 Jefferson City compare to other communities our size. Carrie Carroll RE: Downtown Sign Ordinance - Ms. Carroll had a sample sign to show the Council. Following her brief presentation, several questions were asked and a lengthy discussion was held. Councilman Michael Berry asked if it would be acceptable to place this item on the Informal Calendar until some of these questions could be answered to everyone's satisfaction. Ms. Carroll stated she did not see a problem with that. Councilman Bryan Pope suggested to Ms. Carroll that the businesses should not allow themselves to be over - regulated. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Aleda Grunden - 313 Redwing, RE: Bill 2006 -106, stop sign at Scenic and Joe Lane. Ms. Grunden stated she has children and grandchildren who live in this area, and that she believes the stop sign is necessary to promote safety in the neighborhood for children. In her opinion, traffic moved through there too fast without the stop sign. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Brian Crane asked if staff reviewed the stop sign at Scenic and Joe Lane to see if the speed had slowed down. Matt Morasch stated that traffic studies after the sign had been installed did not show that traffic had been slowed down as a result of the sign. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time. a. Minutes of December 4, 2006 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2006 -113, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 5 ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICES. Bill 2006 -114, sponsored by Councilmen Klindt and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE VI (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 31 (STORMWATER MANAGEMENT), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 8, ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 31 ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 31 IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 2006 -115, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES STECK FOR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE ALGOA REGIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY. Bill 2006 -116, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), SECTION 4 (DEFINITIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2006 -117, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES. Councilman Edith Vogel asked staff to find out how much the city ends up paying for towing those vehicles for which they do not get reimbursed for the cost. A motion was made by Councilman Brian Crane to accept the Substitute Bill 2006 -117 which was previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. Bill 2006 -118, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 19 -321 (LIGHTED LAMPS REQUIRED) DEFINING WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE REQUIRED. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 6 BILLS PENDING Bill 2006 -106, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF SCENIC DRIVE AT JOE LANE. Councilman Harvey requested that Bill 2006 -106 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time to allow the public more time to give their input to the Council on the issue. Bill 2006 -107, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER THREE, SECTION 3 -4 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING ON PREMISES SIGNS BY ALLOWING PROJECTING SIGNS IN CERTAIN AREAS. Councilman Berry requested that Bill 2006 -107 be placed on the Informal Calendar to allow more time for staff and the Downtown Business Association to discuss some of the questions which were asked tonight. Bill 2006 -108, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Ferguson, and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF CITY VIEW DRIVE TO McCARTY STREET AND ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE NEW ROADWAY TO EXTEND SOUTH OF THE INTERCHANGE AT U.S. HIGHWAY 50/63 AND WHAT IS NOW CITY VIEW DRIVE TO McCARTY STREET. Councilman Berry requested that Bill 2006 -108 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time to allow time for the required public input period. Bill 2006 -109, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH A, (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF EAST DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 2006 -109 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14135: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 7 Bill 2006 -110, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH A; AND SCHEDULE 0 (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH C, (ONE -HOUR TIME LIMIT), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WILDWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2006 -110 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Pete Oetting to amend Bill 2006 -110 by correcting the title of the bill from "BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WILDWOOD DRIVE" to read "BY THE DELETION OF A PORTION OF WILDWOOD DRIVE." The motion was seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. Bill 2006 -110 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14136: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -111, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, 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 DELETION OF PORTIONS OF EAST CAPITOL AVENUE. Bill 2006 -111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14137: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -112, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNSELOR TO COMMENCE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS. Bill 2006 -112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14138: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, and Vogel Nay: Crane and Pope INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 8 Bill 2006 -100, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE City OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2006 -100 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2006 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14139: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2006 -25 Approving the Year 4 Action Plan for Submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Ferguson) Mayor Landwehr stated he would like to see how the Council has some input in the projects that are chosen to on which to spend these funds. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast suggested it would be good to take the proposed projects before the Public Works & Planning Committee. A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for adoption of RS2006 -25, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS Councilman Mike Harvey made a report on recent activities towards re- activating the Storm Water Advisory Commission. He stated there will be a meeting in January and they would like to add three citizens to serve on that Commission. Mayor John Landwehr asked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to give the Council a memo explaining about how a Storm Water District would work. NEW BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr commented about the inaugural lighting of the City Christmas tree located at the Rotary Park. He attended that event to participate in the lighting, and stated that the Rotary Park is a wonderful addition to the city. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 9 Councilman Edith Vogel asked that the city remove those houses on West McCarty Street. Councilman Kevin Brown suggested that the Council make a recommendation to the Housing Authority that they proceed with demolition. Councilman Bryan Pope stated that he felt the Housing Authority owed the city an explanation about the properties they own regarding their condition and lack of upkeep, and stated he wants to know the dates associated with the ownership and certain actions taken concerning the properties. Mayor John Landwehr stated that he would take responsibility for actions taken regarding those properties since it was at his request that the properties remain until all opportunities for possible use in connection with a conference / convention center had been given full consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown that the Council recommend demolition of the three parcels on West McCarty Street owned by the Housing Authority, seconded by Councilman Klindt. Following discussion, Councilman Dan Klindt called for the question, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Councilman Brian Crane asked what the time frame would be to put out an RFP on just the Bassman property. Staff indicated the whole process would probably take about 90 days. Councilman Kevin Brown then made a motion to direct city staff to proceed with demolition of the Bassman property and utilize and cooperate with the Housing Authority to minimize the cost of the demolition, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel. (Councilman Berry left the meeting at this point). Following discussion, the motion was then passed unanimously (with Councilman Berry being absent). UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously at 8:58 P.M.