HomeMy Public PortalAbout20070116REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2007 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of January 16, 2007, 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, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and
Vogel
Absent: Brown
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that Staff has asked that the Council consider amending the
agenda to add Bill 2006 -127, and asked City Administrator Steve Rasmussen and Pat
Sullivan to come forward to present this information.
MISCELLAN
EOUS AGENDA ITEMS
City Administrator Steve Rasmussen and Community Development Director Pat Sullivan
explained that staff is requesting that an emergency supplemental appropriation bill be added
to tonight's agenda to fund the purchase of street chemicals and salt. He stated that the recent
ice and snow storms experienced in the city have reduced the city's chemical and salt supply
to levels that would place the city in a very bad situation if another storm occurred. He indicated
that a motion of the Council will need to be approved in order to add this item to the agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to add Bill 2006 -127 to the agenda under
Bills Introduced, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously.
Councilman Michael Berry asked if suspension of the rules would be beneficial. Mr. Sullivan
stated that staff had not intended to ask for suspension of the rules, but if Council decided to
do that on its own, any uncertainty about the issue would then be eliminated.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been
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received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office:
a. Transportation & Traffic Commission, November 9, 2006
b. Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, April 12, 2006
c. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, November 29, 2006
d. CAMPO Technical Committee special meeting, November 21, 2006
e. Public Safety Committee, December 12, 2006
f. Human Relations Commission, December 12, 2006
g. Historic Preservation Commission, December 12, 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.
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 - Vice - Chairman Bryan Pope gave a brief update in the absence
Chairman Kevin Brown. He stated that staff is putting together material to hold a meeting
to discuss supplemental appropriations, but that no date has been set for the meeting yet.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Report given by Chairman Michael Berry, who
announced another meeting will be held January 18 at 7:30 A.M. He stated there will also
be a Storm Water Users Group meeting on January 17.
Administration Committee - Report given by Chairman Brian Crane, who stated that the
committee met last week to discuss, among other things, the issue temporary food
establishments. He also reported on the status of an RFP which will be issued for
composting. The next meeting will be January 23 at 7:45 A.M. Mayor John Landwehr
requested that Chairman Crane add to his January 23 agenda the topic of annexation.
Public Safety Committee - Report given by Vice - Chairman Dan Klindt in the absence of
Chairman Kevin Brown. Councilman Klindt stated that a meeting was held January 9, and
that a bill is currently being discussed regarding issue of assaulting police and emergency
personnel; approval of the MUSTANG appropriation, as well as several other topics.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Community Director Pat Sullivan announced the Storm Water Users Group meeting at 7:30
A.M. on January 31 in the Boone - Bancroft Room. He also announced that an Open House
for the public will be held on January 29 beginning at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers to discuss proposed amendments to the Storm Water code.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Landwehr then recommended the following appointments for Council approval:
Convention & Visitors Bureau Board:
a. RENEW (2nd Term) - Lisa Steiner, term expires 12 -2009
b. APPOINT - Brian Allen (to replace Joe LoMonaco), term expires 12 -2007
c. APPOINT - Chris Hackman & Nathan Cook, terms expire 12 -2009
A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the appointment as
presented, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Vic Puri, Vinca Enterprises, Inc., made a brief presentation to show the Council and
public the artist's rendition of what the Hotel LaBella property will look like when their project
is completed. He stated their company is asking for an easement along the south side of the
property to allow them to dig down and reinforce the footings, and that the company will then
replace the sidewalks which they will need to dig up. He stated that there are currently
three -foot sidewalks, and they plan to replace those with five -foot sidewalks.
Mr. Kent Trimble made a presentation regarding a proclamation honoring the late Willis
Porter Corwin, a resident of Jefferson City who participated in an historic radio relay event
during WWI. He invited the public to attend events commemorating that event and Mr.
Corwin's life and contribution to Jefferson City on January 27 at 10:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., and
2:00 P.M. Following his presentation, Mayor John Landwehr presented Mr. Trimble with a
proclamation proclaiming January 27 as Willis Porter Corwin Day in Jefferson City.
Fire Chief Robert Rennick reported to the Council that the city is cooperating with other
communities who are still suffering from the severe ice storms recently occurring in the
state. He stated several city personnel are on site in the Springfield area, and that the city
will also be sending one of its fire trucks to help as well.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation to thank the staff of the City of Jefferson for
the exemplary job they did in cleaning streets following the last two major storm events. He
compared it to the City of Columbia and stated Jefferson City should be very proud of the
way it has performed following these storms.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Councilman Dan Klindt asked who is responsible to clean sidewalks following ice and snow
storms. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus answered that the City Code stated it is the
property owners' responsibility to keep their sidewalks clean.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time.
a. Minutes of December 29, 2006, and January 2, 2007 City Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councilman Cindy Layton to approve all items on the Consent
Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2006 -123, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 18
(MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES) BY ENACTING SECTION 18 -230
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERING WITH THE DELIVERY OF POSTAL
SERVICE TO A MAILBOX.
Bill 2006 -124, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MASTER LEASE WITH MISSOURI OFFICE
OF ADMINISTRATION FOR PARKING.
Councilman Edith Vogel asked if the state can sublease its parking spaces at a higher rate.
City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated he will check into that and get the answer back to
the Council before it votes on this bill.
Bill 2006 -125, sponsored by Councilmen Vogel and Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING THE PETITION
PROPOSING THE CREATION OF THE SOUTHSIDE MUNICHBURG COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
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Council asked staff if the date for the public hearing will need to be confirmed before this bill is
voted on. Mayor John Landwehr asked staff to check into that and get the answer back to
Council before the next Council meeting.
Bill 2006 -126, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VINCA
ENTERPRISES, INC.
Bill 2006 -127, sponsored by Councilman Pope, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kenneth
Ferguson, to suspend the rules on Bill 2006 -127 so that staff can order the needed supplies
immediately. Councilman Brian Crane stated that staff has told the Council it did not believe
the rules needed to be suspended, so he would be voting no on suspending the rules for
that reason. The motion was then approved with Councilman Brian Crane voting "Nay." The
rules will be suspended.
Bill 2006 -127 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and
passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14149:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2006 -119, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING ACERTAIN
EASEMENT LOCATED BEHIND 3215 MISSOURI BOULEVARD FOR SANITARY SEWER
PURPOSES.
Bill 2006 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14145:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -120, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 16,
ARTICLE III, SECTION 16 -31 OF THE CITY CODE ALLOWING ONE NON - RESIDENT
MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
Bill 2006 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14146:
Aye: Berry, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, and Vogel
Nay: Crane and Pope
Bill 2006 -121, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION
WITHIN THE LAW AND MUNICIPAL COURT DEPARTMENTS AND ADDING TO THE
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT.
Bill 2006 -121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14147:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -122, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2006 -122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14148:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
INFORMAL C
ALEN DAR
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 remain on the Informal Calendar.
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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 Harvey requested that Bill 2006 -108 remain on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
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.
Councilmen Mike Harvey and Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2006 -114 remain on the
Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2006 -26: Endorsing Plan for Permanent Location of I.T. Department, sponsored by
Councilman Ferguson
Councilman Brian Crane stated that he wants staff to keep the Council informed of this
project as it proceeds so they can see if the costs are within the proposed amounts. A
motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for adoption of the resolution,
seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
No reports were scheduled to be made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business was brought forward at this time.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
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No unfinished business was brought forward at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
January 2, 2007, closed session: Mayor John Landwehr stated he has some technical
questions about the minutes and has requested that approval be deferred until the next
Council meeting.
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:
a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)]
A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to go into Closed Session, seconded by
Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:20
P.M.:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None