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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20070702REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 2007, was convened at 6:05 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Brian Crane, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Absent: Klindt A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked for names of those in the audience who wished to add their names to the Presentations from the Gallery list. No one requested to be added. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items brought forward at this time. 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. Public Safety Committee, June 1, 2007 b. Public Works & Planning, May 10 and May 24, 2007 c. Council Committee on Administration, June 6, 2007 d. Human Relations Commission, March 13 and April 10, 2007 e. Historic Preservation Commission, May 1, 2007 f. University of Missouri Cole County Extension 2006 Annual Report (on file in City Clerk's Office) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 2 g. CAMPO Board of Directors, May 23, 2007 h. Planning & Zoning Commission, May 10, 2007 Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, February 7, 2007 Mayor Landwehr thanked the citizens who serve on these boards and commissions for giving of their time and talents to make our community better. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Chairwoman Cindy Layton announced the next meeting will be held Wednesday, July 18 at 11:30 A.M.. and again at 6:00 P.M.. She stated the Annexation Committee will also meet at 1:00 on that day. Finance Committee - Chairman Kenneth Ferguson stated the Committee will meet on July 13 immediately following the Brown Bag meeting to review changes to taxicab and liquor ordinances. Public Safety Committee - Chairman Kevin Brown reported the Committee will meet on July 11 at 11:30 A.M. and will hear a presentation from the Fire Department regarding an apparatus. Public Works & Planning Committee - Since Chairman Dan Klindt is absent, Councilwoman Jane A. Smith reported that at the last meeting, the Committee reviewed the Verslues contract, and requested a list of surplus property that the city may wish to sell. Councilman Jim Penfold also reported that the Committee approved the vacation of a right - of -way along Sunset Lake Road. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought before the Council for consideration at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Mayor John Landwehr announced that the Scholastic proclamation on the agenda will actually be addressed at the associated event rather than at the Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 3 Fire Chief Robert Rennick stated that IS300 and IS400 classes are going to be offered to elected officials and city staff to further bring the City into compliance with federal security training requirements. He stated he will try to set up some sessions to accommodate those who may wish to attend other sessions which were previously offered. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced the City will hold two Council Work Sessions in July. On July 9, the Council will hear public comments on the issue of Airport Fees. Following that meeting, the Council will then determine what the agenda will be for its July 17 Work Session. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS No presentations were made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Richard Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation and distributed a handout regarding his presentation in relation to the Conference Center and West McCarty Street properties. Following Mr. Groner's presentation, Mayor John Landwehr stated he would make sure his handout was provided to the Conference Center Selection Committee. Mr. Groner answered questions asked by the Council. Mr. Pete Nacy, 522 E. Capitol, representing the Historic City of Jefferson (HCJ), stated he would like to receive a copy of what Mr. Groner just submitted to the Council. A copy was provided to Mr. Nacy. Mr. Jim Weber, Project Manager of the Historic City of Jefferson for the 1102 E. McCarty Street renovation project, stated that the Historic City of Jefferson is willing to renovate the Bassman House property. Mr. Steve Veile, 1025 Adams Street, stated that the HCJ wants to see the Bassman House turned into a bed and breakfast, and that after the renovation is complete, the property would then be offered for sale. Mayor John Landwehr asked them to consider that if the project is approved, and the property is sold at a profit that the profit be used to reimburse the $200,000 of taxpayers money which the city used to purchase the property. Mr. Veile stated he was not prepared to answer that at this time; Mayor Landwehr asked him to discuss that concept with the HCJ. Mr. Stu Murphy, 1110 Moreau Drive, representing Mary Ann Hall Murphy and Sean Murphy of Stonehawk Studio, made a presentation regarding their interest in renovating the property located at 215 W. McCarty currently known as "Kolkmeyer II." He estimated the cost at approximately $175,000 maximum to renovate the property. Ms. Mary Ann Hall Murphy, 1110 Moreau Drive, made a brief presentation echoing Mr. Murphy's comments. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 4 COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Kevin Brown stated that while proposals have been made to the Conference Center Selection Committee, the Council has not received those proposals. Mayor John Landwehr stated those will be provided to Council as a whole. Councilman Rich Koon asked for clarification of whether the houses on W. McCarty Street will afford an impact on a proposed conference center or related structures such as a parking structure. Discussion was held regarding the process of hearing developers for a Conference Center. Councilman Brian Crane stated it is going to take several months yet to complete this process. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of June 11, June 15, and June 18, 2007 City Council Meetings b. Authorizing Amendment to Williams Keepers Contract (Staff: Steve Schlueter) A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -32, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2007 -33, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VERSLUES CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Mayor John Landwehr asked how many square feet of the proposed facility will be devoted to office space. Staff stated they will get that information and distribute it to the Council. Mayor Landwehr also had questions about where the funding was coming from regarding Sales Tax E. Several questions were asked by the Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 5 Bill 2007 -34, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE HAWTHORN FOUNDATION FOR THE CITY TO BE A HOST CITY FOR THE TOUR OF MISSOURI BIKE RACE EVENT. Following a discussion of the matter of suspending the rules, the Council reached a consensus that they wished to add the matter to the July 9 Work Session agenda rather than suspend the rules tonight. Staff will continue to get answers to questions about the insurance for the event. Mayor John Landwehr called for a five - minute recess at this time (8:05 P.M.) The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr with the following Council Members present: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Absent: Klindt BILLS INTRODUCED - CONTINUED Bill 2007 -35, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FEDERAL GRANT MONEY FOR PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -36, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR STATE BLOCK GRANT PROJECT AIRE 06- 040B -8 FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -37, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 905 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 6 WEATHERED ROCK ROAD; CONSISTING OF PART OF TRACTS D AND F OF MILLBROOK SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 1 AND 2 OF STONEHILL SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY MISSOURI. Councilman Kevin Brown asked for other examples where sidewalk variances were asked for. Mayor John Landwehr asked for staff to get back to the Council regarding the form used to request the sidewalk waiver. Discussion was held regarding whether some of the questions on that form were relevant. Bill 2007 -38, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 1.81 ACRES FROM RS -2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD LOHMAN ROAD AND SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE. Bill 2007 -39, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 0.67 ACRES FROM RS -3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 AND 216 DIX ROAD; CONSISTING OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE. Bill 2007 -40, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONCEPT PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 AND 216 DIX ROAD; CONSISTING OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Mayor John Landwehr asked how many single - family dwellings can be placed on the lot in question and that get information back to the Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 7 Bill 2007 -41, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF EDGEWOOD CENTER SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -42, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3560 WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE; CONSISTING OF PROPOSED LOT 2 OF EDGEWOOD CENTER SUBDIVISION, A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 3 OF CC WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -43, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND RELINQUISHING THE HEALTH COURT RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED AT CHRISTY DRIVE, SOUTH OF FLORA DRIVE. Bill 2007-44, sponsored by Councilmen MEDIN, Koon, Penfold, Smith, and Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF THE MCCARTY STREET PROPERTIES. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -29, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WAL -MART INC. TO PROVIDE SANITARY SEWER TO THE NEW SITE. Bill 2007 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14217: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 8 Bill 2007 -30, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WOLKEN, ET AL FOR THE NEW PUMP STATION SITE. Bill 2007 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14218: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -31, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, Brown, and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BUSCHER BACKHOE AND LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES ON THE BLOCK OF W. MC CARTY STREET. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2007 -31 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar for consideration at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the Council at this time. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports brought before the Council at this time in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kevin Brown reminded citizens that fireworks are prohibited inside the City. He also reminded people to watch out for the street crews who are currently performing the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 9 annual milling and overlay of city streets. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES June 18, 2007, Closed Session - A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business brought before the Council at this time, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.