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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110516REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 16, 2011, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: Pope ( *arrived at 6:38 P.M.) A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Eric Struemph recognized a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to introduce himself. He stated he is with Troop 2 and is working on his Communications Merit Badge. Proclamation: National Police Week, May 15 -21 Mayor Eric Struemph read the proclamation and presented it to Police Chief Roger Schroeder who accepted the proclamation and received a standing ovation to honor the service of Jefferson City's Police. Proclamation: National Kids to Parks Day, May 21 Mayor Eric Struemph read the proclamation and presented it to Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood who accepted it on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department. South School 5th Grade Essay Contest Winners Councilman Koon introduced the two winners of this year's contest and the two teachers, Mrs. Massman and Mrs. Thompson, who came forward to make comments regarding the contest. The two winners were: 1st Place — Tanner Haugen 2' Place — Michael Waggoner Each winner was invited by Mayor Eric Struemph to sit in the Mayor's chair to read his REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 2 winning essay. At the conclusion, Mayor Struemph congratulated both students as well as their teachers and Councilman Koon for this event that is in its fourth year. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Rezoning 0.34 Acres Located at 613 Broadway Street from RA -2 to PUD A staff presentation was given by City Planner Janice McMillan who explained the background of the requested rezoning, and answered questions asked by the Council. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2011 -9, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, 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 0.34 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 613 BROADWAY STREET FROM RA -2, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14795 : Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None (b) Approval of Preliminary and Final PUD Plan for 613 Broadway Street A staff presentation was given by City Planner Janice McMillan who explained the background of the proposed PUD plan, and answered questions asked by the Council. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2011 -10, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613 BROADWAY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 3 STREET; DESCRIBED AS PART OF INLOTS 795 AND 796, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14796: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: a. Cultural Arts Commission, March 22, 2011 b. Public Safety Committee, April 4 and April 18, 2011 c. March 2011 Finance Reports COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the Committee will meet on June 1 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee met May 12 after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that next meeting will be June 2 immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the Committee will meet on May 19 at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - Councilman Shawn Schulte gave a report on recent meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and reported the next meeting will be June 14 at 4:30 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Eric Struemph recommended the following appointments to the Council for their approval: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 4 City Boards and Commissions: BOARD /COMMISSION APPOINTMENT EXPIRES TERM Plumbing Board Jerry Raithel, Jr. Dec 2011 Partial TIF Commission: Jon Schnitzler April 2015 Full Robert Gammon April 2015 Full Parks & Recreation: Garten Pollard May 2014 Full Edith Vogel May 2014 Full Brad Bates May 2014 Full Planning & Zoning: *Ralph Robinett *May 2015 *Full Chris Yarnell May 2015 Full Michael Lester May 2012 Alternate Bunnie Cotton May 2012 Alternate Dale Vaughn May 2012 Alternate Historic Preservation Carlos Graham Dec 2013 Partial Board of Adjustment: Stacey Young Sept 2012 Partial * third term, requires 2/3 vote Appointment of Third -Term Appointment: The motion to approve the third -term appointment of Ralph Robinett to the Planning and Zoning Commission was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously. Remaining Appointments: A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray to approve the remainder of the appointments presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 5 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Sarah Alsager made a presentation on behalf of the CVB regarding the upcoming 175th anniversary of the Missouri State Penitentiary which will occur on June 10 -12. She commented on a few of the events which will occur during this event, and encouraged the public to come and participate in at least part of the numerous events. Following Ms. Alsager's presentation, Councilwoman Carrie Carroll made a motion that RS2011 -8 be moved up on the agenda for consideration at this time as a courtesy to the folks present for this issue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith and approved unanimously. RS2011 -8 Authorizing Permissive Use of Right -of -Way for 175th Anniversary of MSP (Carroll) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2011 -8 at this time, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber None Mr. Bob Gilbert, Bartlett & West Engineering, made a presentation regarding the award jointly won by his company and the City of Jefferson for their design of the roundabout at the intersection of Ellis and Tanner Bridge. ( *Councilman Bryan Pope arrived during this presentation, at 6:38 P.M.). Following Mr. Gilbert's comments, he presented the award to co- recipient, Matt Morasch, on behalf of the City. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Interim Community Director Charles Lansford made a presentation announcing the annual Landmark Awards Ceremony as well as awards presented to students who submitted entries to the annual "Sketch Day" art contest. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, and the public is invited to attend. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced the May 23 City Council work session at 5:30 P.M. and stated it is a public meeting. He stated that at this time, the agenda would contain an update on the Garfield Traub contract, an update on Old Town as well as an update on Sales Tax E and F. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 6 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of April 28 and May 2, 2011 City Council Meetings - A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2545 Paving Materials, Community Development (sent to Council 5 -2 -2011) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -11, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL SEASONS HOME AND LAWN CARE, LLC FOR THE WATER STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2011 -12, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2011 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. Councilman Bryan Pope asked if the Council could receive a list of the streets scheduled for this year's overlay project. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated he would get that to the Council this week. Bill 2011 -13, sponsored by Council Members Griffith, Carroll, Scrivner, Koon, Harvey, Bray, Pope, Luebbert, Schulte, and Weber entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 7 CONTINUANCE OF A SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RATE OF ONE -HALF (1/2) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 2nd, 2011. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus explained that the certification date for the August 2 ballot is May 24. Councilman Ralph Bray requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2011 -13 be placed on final passage so the issue can be certified to the ballot by the May 24 deadline. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2011 -13 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14797: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -14, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NSP PROPERTY AT 1109 EAST MILLER STREET IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Councilman Ralph Bray requested that the rules be suspended on Bill 2011 -14 to allow the property closing to occur on May 20 as scheduled. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2011 -14 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14798: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -15, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NSP PROPERTY AT 814 EAST MCCARTY STREET, 408 LAFAYETTE STREET, AND 304 MARSHALL STREET IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -16, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF CALLAWAY COUNTY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND REVIEW. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 8 BILLS PENDING Bill 2011 -3, sponsored by Councilman Griffith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS, PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC MESSAGING CENTERS. Bill 2011 -3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14789: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -4, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PROCEDURES FOR SIGN VIOLATIONS. Bill 2011 -4 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14790: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -5, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING A MAINTENANCE OF SEPULCHER AND CEMETERY RESOURCES BOARD. Bill 2011 -5 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14791: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -6, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTIES SELECTED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE 2011 LANDMARK AWARDS. Bill 2011 -6 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14792: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -7, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT THE COLE JUNCTION FORCE MAIN REALIGNMENT. Bill 2011 -7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14793: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -8, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STERLING EXCAVATION, INC. Bill 2011 -8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14794: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -7 Contract Renewal with All Seasons Home & Lawn Care, LLC for Yard Waste Drop Off and Composting Services (Koon) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 10 A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2011 -7 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RS2011 -9 Supporting Cole County Capital Improvements Sales Tax (Griffith) Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for adoption of RS2011 -9, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Not Voting: Koon Councilwoman Carrie Carroll suggested that the City may want to think about inviting the County Commission members to attend City Council meetings, perhaps on a quarterly basis, to give the City an update on cooperative projects as they did a couple of times in the past. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made remarks regarding the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as well as Memorial Day and encouraged citizens to participate in events honoring those who have served our country. Mr. Chuck Lahmeyer made a presentation regarding the issue of naming an unnamed creek located in the Callaway County portion of Jefferson City. Following his presentation, he asked that the Council issue a letter stating they would not object to his selection of the name "Alton Creek" to the creek to which he referred so he could take the letter to the Missouri Board of Geographic Names. At the conclusion of his presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon that the City Council authorize City Administrator Steve Rasmussen to draft such a letter, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2011 11 COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Dave Griffith commended the diligence of the Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee which worked last year on the bill regarding electronic signs which the Council passed tonight. Mayor Eric Struemph agreed and also thanked staff for their part in putting together a good ordinance. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the recent barge tour sponsored by the CVB Foundation as a fund raising event was a great success, and encouraged citizens to participate in other such events to benefit our CVB. ADJOURN There being no further business brought before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M.