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Home My Public Portal About20070402REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of April 2, 2007, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Cindy Layton, 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 anyone present wished to be added to the list of citizens who have previously signed up to speak under Presentations from the Gallery tonight. He made note of those adding their names to the list, and indicated they would not need to sign up ahead of time to speak under "Public Hearings." Mayor John Landwehr announced that he is pleased to introduce a special guest tonight, and introduced Mr. Bill Nations, Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, who is also the uncle of City Administrator Steve Rasmussen. Mayor Nations made remarks regarding his visit to Jefferson City and thanked Mayor Landwehr for allowing him to address the Council. 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. February 2007 Finance Reports b. Liquor Control Board, April 10, 2006 c. CAMPO Board, January 24, 2007 d. Finance Committee, March 9, 2007 e. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, February 27, 2007 g. J. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 2 Environmental Quality Commission, February 15, 2007 Public Safety Committee, February 13, 2007 *(REMOVED BY COUNCILMAN KEVIN BROWN) February CVB Reports and Minutes (available for review in the City Clerk's Office) Human Relations Commission, February 13, 2007 Plumbing Board of Review & Eaminers, October 17, 2006 *Councilman Kevin Brown stated he wished to withdraw item g, February 13, 2007 Public Safety Committee minutes at this time due to the fact that they need to be amended before being filed with the City Council. They will be resubmitted at a later date. 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 - Chairman Kevin Brown announced that there are no announcements to make at this time. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Michael Berry stated that there is nothing to Report at this time. Administration Committee - Report given by Chairman Brian Crane, who stated that at the March 21, 2007 meeting, no quorum was present. He stated that the three items which were to be considered at that meeting will be withdrawn from tonight's agenda until they can be considered by that committee. Public Safety Committee - A brief report was given by Chairman Kevin Brown. No future meeting was announced at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast announced that a Council Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 21, and that more details of the retreat will be forthcoming in the near future. Assistant Community Director Charles Lansford announced the dates of the annual spring cleanup will be April 23 for the portion fo the City east of Jefferson Street, and April 30 for the area west of Jefferson Street. He stated complete details will be posted on the city's website. He also announced details of the tire drop -off and household hazardous waste drop -off. He stated the information about the spring clean -up is now on the city's website. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that an open meeting of the Conference REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 3 Center Selection Committee will be held on Thursday, April 5 at 1:00 P.M. to hear presentations by developers interested in the West McCarty Street properties. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Proclamation - Captain Bob Cynova introduced the following Communications Operators who were present in connection with the National Telecommunication Operators Proclamation: Communications Supervisor Kathy Abernathy Communications Supervisor Angie Stiefermann Communications Operator Meagen Schlitt Communications Operator Ashley Schepers Mayor Landwehr read the proclamation and commended the Communications staff for their fine work and dedication to a profession that he acknowledged is very difficult. Mr. Jeremy Bradley, President of the Student Government Association at Lincoln University made a presentation regarding his organization's activities. He introduced his officers who were also present with him tonight: Joseph Campbell, Vice President, Christopher Paynter, Treasurer, and Nkechi Odum, Secretary. The four students are all Seniors this year, and Mayor John Landwehr asked that they convey to the organization that next year's officers would be invited to come and make presentations to the Council every couple of months, or at least as often as they could do so. He thanked Jeremy and his officers for their excellent work and wished them well in their careers following their graduation this spring. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Patty Morrow, 711 Swifts Highway, spoke in opposition to Bill 2006 -159 pertaining to business signs in the N -O (Neighborhood Office) district located in her neighborhood. Following Ms. Morrow's presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 4 Councilmen Michael Berry and Brian Crane made comments regarding the issue of signs in the N -O district. Mayor Landwehr explained to Ms. Morrow that the Council will be introducing that bill later in the meeting, and if they wished to stay at the meeting until that time, there may be other discussion on it at that time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time. a. Minutes of March 12, March 16, and March 19 2007 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2319 - Flusher Truck, Wastewater Division (sent to Council in 3 -15 packets) Councilman Kevin Brown made comments regarding the $10,000 trade -in allowance, and requested that staff look into every avenue to maximize the city's return on its initial investment when disposing of this equipment. At the conclusions of discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of the bid, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2006 -156, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF SEVEN DOLLARS ($7.00) FOR COURT AUTOMATION. Bill 2006 -157, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PART OF LOT 9 OF MEDICAL PARK SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, LOCATED AT 1303 EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2006 -158, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEL CERRO SUBDIVISION, SECTION EIGHT, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2006 -159, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SIGNS IN THE N -O NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE DISTRICT. Staff was asked for clarification regarding the variance procedure for size and location of signs if the Board of Adjustment granted a variance. Mayor John Landwehr suggested using a sign identifying a business the same way a family identifies itself, such as hanging on a street lamppost. Councilman Kevin Brown asked for the types of business which can be in a N -O District vs. home occupations. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this issue. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated he will have some information available to distribute to the Council from staff before the next meeting when they will vote on this issue. Bill 2006 -160, 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 RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Mayor John Landwehr stated he is recusing himself from any discussion or action on Bill 2006 -161 as Central Bank is a client of his. President Pro Tempore Brian Crane assumed the chair at this time before Bill 2006 -161 was read for introduction. Bill 2006 -161, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BANK FOR BANKING SERVICES. Following introduction of Bill 2006 -161, President Pro Tempore Brian Crane turned the Chair back over to Mayor John Landwehr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 6 Councilman Brian Crane stated he is withdrawing Bills 2006 -162, 2006 -163, and 2006 -164 at this time. For reference, those wills Bill 2006 -162, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 21, IN REGARDS TO WEEDS. WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR. Bill 2006 -163, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, SECTION 21 -9, BY SETTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE COST OF ABATING NUISANCES. WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR. Bill 2006 -164, 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 BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "HARBOR ". WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR. Bill 2006 -165, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE OLD TOWN DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSES OF REDEVELOPMENT AND REINVESTMENT. Discussion was held regarding the need for establishing this district. Mayor John Landwehr stated he believes the purpose is definitional in nature. Councilmen Brown and Crane stated they are not sure why it is necessary when other districts inside this area have already been established, such as Old Munichburg, Central Eastside, etc. Other Council members stated that they understood why it was good for the city to designate this as "Old Town" for different reasons. Councilman Pope stated he would like to see it expanded to allow for future Councils to add to the area. Bill 2006 -166, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC. FOR ALGOA - E. MOREAU PUMP STATION DESIGN SERVICES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 7 Bill 2006 -167, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE ALGOA / EAST MOREAU GRAVITY SEWER. BILLS PENDING Bill 2006 -148, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE HENRIETTE RIEGER HOUSE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK. Bill 2006 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14175: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -149, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Bill 2006 -149 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14176: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -150, 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 AND THE SALES TAX FUND. Bill 2006 -150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14177: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 8 Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -151, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, 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 Kevin Brown to accept Substitute #5 which was previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. Bill 2006 -151 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14178: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: Crane Bill 2006 -152, sponsored by Councilman Crane, 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. Councilman Brian Crane withdrew Bill 2006 -152 at this time. Bill 2006 -153, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER & ASSOCIATES FOR TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING. Bill 2006 -153 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14179: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -154, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2006 -154 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to amend Bill 2006 -154 by removing the words " as trade -in on REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 9 new equipment" from Section 2 of the bill, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously. Bill 2006 -154 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll - call vote as Ordinance 14180: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -155, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE ST. PETER SCHOOL AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK Bill 2006 -155 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14181: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL C ALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2006 -29 - Adopting City Coins (Oetting) Councilman Pete Oetting stated he wished to amend RS2006 -29 by changing the third "Whereas" clause to read: "WHEREAS, the City of Jefferson is willing to spend approximately $5,000 from its General Fund to create one coin which will be Presented For Excellence and one coin which will be Presented For Service." Mayor John Landwehrasked the City Clerk to make a note of the requested amendment. A motion was then made by Councilman Pete Oetting to adopt Resolution RS2006 -29 as amended, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2007 10 There were no reports brought before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS No New Business was brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business was brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Mayor John Landwehr stated that approval of the March 19, 2007 Closed Session minutes would be deferred until the April 16 Council Meeting to allow for a minor correction to be made to accurately reflect who was present. 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 Edith Vogel to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:50 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None