HomeMy Public PortalAbout20020520REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2002, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro
Tempore Edith Vogel in the absence of Mayor Tom Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Dan Klindt, following by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel, and
Weber
Absent: Vincent
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel read a proclamation regarding the "Nannettes," a baton
twirling group in Jefferson City that is one of two such groups selected from the state of
Missouri to participate in the 4th of July activities in Washington, D.C. Following the reading
of the proclamation, Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood stated that it is quite an
honor for Jefferson City that this group was chosen, and that the group is currently soliciting
donations to help them defray the cost of the trip and encouraged citizens who would like
to donate to contact the group.
Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, Jefferson City, made a presentation regarding "puppy
mills" and stated he will continue to bring this issue before the city officials and the public
because he believes that local should be prohibited from buy puppies from such places.
Mr. Marshall Smith, 4903 Wardsville Road, also made a presentation regarding "puppy
mills" and stated that he agreed with Mr. Wilson's actions regarding that issue.
Mr. Rodney Bauman, 1416 -B Missouri Boulevard, owner of a pet store in Jefferson City,
stated that he does not agree with use of the term "puppy mills" but rather they are called
"kennels." He stated that numerous animal rights organizations have visited his business
and stated that they found no indication of improprieties. Mr. Bauman stated that he agrees
with Mr. Wilson in that if there are businesses that do practice any kind of abuse of animals
in any manner that they should not be allowed to do business, but that he will not do
business with those types of organizations. He issued an open invitation to the Council
Members to visit his establishment at any time.
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Ms. Carrie Carroll, 117 E. High Street, owner of Carrie's Hallmark and Cottonstone
Gallery, spoke in favor of the removal of parking meters in the central business district. She
suggested that clear signs be placed so that customers coming to the district to do business
are not confused by the parking regulations in the area. She also made comments
regarding issues such as a convention center and demolition of historic buildings in
proximity to the downtown area. Councilman Clyde Angle suggested that the Mayor
consider appointing a committee to discuss some of the issues of concern to the downtown
business owners and residents, and asked Ms. Carroll if she would consider serving on
such a committee if it were established. Ms. Carroll stated she would be happy to serve on
any committee dealing with such issues.
Mr. John Orear, 1728 Greenberry Road, made a presentation regarding parking tickets and
speeding tickets issued to Councilman Clyde Angle which he stated had been deferred or
dismissed during the period when Mr. Angle was either Municipal Judge or City
Councilman. He read the Oath of Office which is given to elected officials. Following Mr.
Orear's presentation, there was a period of questions and answers by members of the
Council.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2002
b. Bid 2014 — Thermal Imaging Camera, Fire Department
c. Bid 2016 — Holsters, Police Department
d. Bid 2017 — Rebuild of Undercarriage, Department of Transportation
e. Bid 2019 — Handguns, Police Department
f. Bid 1882 — (YEAR 3 RENEWAL) Stokes Electric, Electrical Services, All City
g.
Authorizing Assignment of Parking Lease with John Q. Hammons
h. Authorizing Contract with APAC for Conduit Replacement, Streetscape
Improvements Project
Councilman Edith Vogel stated that the minutes of the April 15, 2002 (new Council),
meeting need to be corrected because they showed Councilman Steve Nelson as "absent"
during roll -call, as Mr. Nelson was at that time no longer on the Council. Correction was so
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noted by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. Councilman Edith Vogel made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as corrected, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved
unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel announced that the following minutes and reports of
City boards and commissions have been received, and are on file for review, by the City
Clerk's Office:
a. Public Works & Planning Committee, February 21 and April 15, 2002
b. 2001 -2002 Annual Report of Environmental Quality Commission
c. Planning & Zoning Commission, March 14, 2002
d. March 2002 Finance Report
e. Police Personnel Board Minutes January 6, 2000 through March 7, 2002
f. Parks and Recreation Commission, March 11, 2002
g.
2001 Mary B. Heinrichs Estate Report
h. Missouri River Regional Library 2001 Annual Report (Due to length of report,
it is not included in packet, and may be viewed in the City Clerk's office)
Finance Committee, April 15, 2002
Pedestrian / Bicycle Task Force, March 20 and April 10, 2002
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel did not make any announcements at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2002 -15, sponsored by Councilman Smith, 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 14.73 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 2400 BLOCK OF
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH,
RANGE 12 WEST, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI FROM RS -1 SINGLE FAMILY
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RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
Bill 2002 -16, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH FRANK & FRANK
CONTRACTING, INC. FOR ALGOA REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
FACILITY.
Bill 2002 -17, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE 5311 PUBLIC
TRANSIT CAPITAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE BUS.
Bill 2002 -18, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (N), (PARKING METER ZONES),
SUBPARAGRAPHS (A) AND (C), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF LOT #2 LOCATED ON CAPITOL AVENUE.
Bill 2002 -19, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED),
SUBPARAGRAPH (G), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE
DELETION OF A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET.
Bill 2002 -20, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEL CERRO SUBDIVISION SECTION SEVEN, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2002 -7, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
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PERTAINING TO POLITICAL AFFILIATION.
*Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion that both Bills 2002 -7 and 2002 -9 be placed on the
Informal Calendar at the request of the sponsor Councilman Vincent. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle and approved unanimously.
Bill 2002 -8, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SMITH PLACE ADDITION NO. FOUR, A SUBDIVISION
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2002 -8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13378:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -9, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557, AND
SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 12677, 12876, 12912, 13018, 13053,
13149, AND 13150.
*(see Bill 2002 -7 above)
Bill 2002 -10, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FISCHER GRAIN
FARMS, INC. FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASE.
Bill 2002 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13379:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -11, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY AND
THE COLE COUNTY COLLECTOR FOR COLLECTION SERVICES.
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A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to accept the substitute bill which corrected
"Assessor" to "Collector" throughout the bill. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dan
Klindt and approved unanimously. Councilman Clyde Angle suggested that this bill be
placed on the Informal Calendar. A lengthy discussion ensued after which it was
determined the bill should be voted on tonight and look at the possibility of any negotiations
concerning this matter in the next upcoming budget process. Bill 2002 -11 was read third
time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as
Ordinance 13380:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -12, sponsored by Councilman Smith and Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION AND ADDITION OF A SECTIONS
PERTAINING TO PARKING.
Bill 2002 -12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13381:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -13, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY TRANSFERRING TO THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY PATROL.
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to accept the Substitute Bill 2002 -13
as distributed to the Council in the previous packet, the motion was seconded by
Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously. Bill 2002 -13 was read third time by
title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as
Ordinance 13382:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -14, sponsored by Councilman Smith and Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 3
OF ORDINANCE 12995 PERTAINING TO PARKING VALIDATION SYSTEM.
Bill 2002 -14 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
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following vote as Ordinance 13383:
Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2002 -2, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE
11442 PERTAINING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE
PERSONNEL BOARD AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF.
Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2002 -2 remain on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2002 -1
RS2002 -7
Resolution Pertaining to Council Rules and Procedures (reintroduced at the
request of Councilman Cliff Olsen). A motion was made by Councilman Cliff
Olsen for adoption, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved
unanimously.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to Purchase Police Equipment (Vincent).
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption, seconded by
Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding changing parking from two -hour to 90-
minute on the streets that are in the downtown area other than High Street. He asked that
staff draft an ordinance to accomplish that. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the city
would need to perform a finance analysis as required by the bond counsel when such
parking changes are made. He stated that staff would investigate that and get back to
Councilman Olsen with the results.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding correspondence from a citizen about
their lost dog that had recently been found by city staff and commended them for their help
in this matter.
Councilman Bob Weber commended David Meyer of the Chamber of Commerce for
keeping the Council informed of business issues in the City.
Councilman David E. Smith asked if the city was actively going out for bids on demolition
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of the building located at 207 W. McCarty Street (the "Bassman" house). City Administrator
Rich Mays stated that Melva Fast was not present at the meeting, and that she has been
actively involved in this issue. He stated he would ask Ms. Fast to get some information to
the City Council when she returns later this week. Councilman Groner stated that an
environmental study would have to be done before any demolition could occur. A
discussion was held regarding this issue, including questions about the demolition permit
process. At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that this issue
could be placed on the agenda for a Council Work Session.
Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that a Work Session be scheduled to address the
following topics:
1. Bi112002 -7
2. Bill 2002-9
3. The Bassman House
4. How bills are brought up before the Council
Councilman Clyde Angle asked if the Council could also consider some of the issues that
he included in his list of topics that he sent in the May 17 Council packets. Councilman Dan
Klindt asked if Councilman Angle could prioritize those items since they could not address
all of them at one meeting. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that they could begin on some of
those prioritized topics as time allows. The Council scheduled the Work Session for
Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., and Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested that a time frame be
set on the meeting to end about 7:30 to 8:00 p.m..
Councilman Clyde Angle asked that if a demolition permit has not been applied for on the
Bassman house property that the city not apply for one until the City Council has the
opportunity to discuss it at the June 18 Work Session. Councilman Dan Klindt suggested
that the City may want to proceed with an environmental study to get the process started.
City Counselor Allen Garner stated that some of this may be already being done by the
Housing Authority, and he would ask Melva Fast if she is aware if this is the case.
Councilman Edith Vogel suggested that staff prepare an answer to the Council's questions,
with Melva Fast in the lead since she is the one who has been working closely with the
issue. The Council agreed that this would be a good idea.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
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Councilman Charles Jackson announced that a Public Works Committee will be held on
Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 P.M..
Councilman Charles Jackson announced that the Dix Road Connector project is now under
way, and he commended city staff and the Missouri Department of Transportation for their
hard work on this.
Councilman Cliff Olsen invited the Council to visit the new state -of- the -art 911 emergency
center.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Charles Jackson to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and
approved unanimously at 7:45 p.m..