HomeMy Public PortalAbout20010507REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of May 7, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom
Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Roy Viessman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel, and
Weber
Absent: Blaney and Vincent
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Tom Rackers announced that Boy Scout Troop 1 from United Methodist Church was
present at the meeting and welcomed the group to the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Mark Miles, 200 Hart Street, made a presentation regarding the rezoning request on
W. Main Street, and urged the Council to vote against it. All Council Members present
indicated that they plan to vote against the ordinance in its present form.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2001 (Old Council)
b. Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2001 (New Council)
c. Bid 1944 - Material Spreaders, Public Works Street Division
d. Sole Source Procurement - Hydro- Kinetics Corporation, St. Louis, MO
e.
Authorizing Amendment to Agreement with Missouri Dept. of Mental
Health for Retail Tobacco Sales Enforcement
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 2
motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $25,000
Bid 1837 - Spreader Truck, Public Works Dept. — A motion was made by Councilman
Charles Jackson for approval, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved
unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Tom Rackers 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. Transportation & Traffic Commission, March 8, 2001
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Public Works & Planning Committee, January 18, February 22 and April
19, 2001
Cable Quality Commission, March 15, 2001
Finance Report for March 2001
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, March 27, 2001
Planning & Zoning Commission, March 8, 2001
Historic Preservation Commission, January 9 and February 13, 2001
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no announcements made by Mayor Tom Rackers at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointments to the Police Department:
a. Dave Wallace - Jefferson City Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Inc. Board
b. Appointments to City Boards & Commissions:
Term
Term
Board
Person
Type
Expires
Length
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 3
Parks & Recreation
Gil Wommack
Regular
5 -2004
3
Parks & Recreation
Keith Fuller
Regular
5 -2004
3
Parks & Recreation
Anne Lock
Regular
5 -2004
3
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2001 -9, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOORE AND SHRYOCK, LLC
FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -10, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT WITH MECO ENGINEERING CO., INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SCHOOL SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AMENDING THE 2000-
2001 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PROJECT.
Bill 2001 -11, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, 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 1102 AND 1104 WEST MAIN STREET FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Bill 2001 -12, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Nelson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE EDMONDS STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FROM MYRTLE AVENUE TO
MONTANA STREET.
Bill 2001 -13, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 4
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSS & BARUZZINI FOR 911
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -14, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY.
Bill 2001 -15, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. DECLARING SAID PROPERTY
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE PROPERTY.
Bill 2001 -16, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 2 -379
(PURCHASING LIMITS) PARAGRAPH C AND SECTION 2 -396 (BIDDING PROCEDURES
FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON
PERTAINING TO PURCHASING.
Bill 2001 -17, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE
DISPOSAL.
Bill 2001 -18, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON
AND SSM REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2001 -1, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REPEALING ARTICLE II (STREET AND HOUSE
NUMBERING), CHAPTER 25 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) AND SECTION 32 -1
(STREET NAMES AND WIDTHS) AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE II
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 5
OF CHAPTER 25 AND A NEW SECTION 32 -1 PERTAINING TO STREET NAMES AND
ADDRESSING PROCEDURES.
Bill 2001 -1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13185:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -2, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
13133, THE 2000 -2001 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS.
Bill 2001 -2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13186:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -3, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Nelson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT FOR 2001
MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM.
Bill 2001 -3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13187:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -4, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401,
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (P), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH A,
(BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF DUNKLIN STREET.
Bill 2001 -4 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13188:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 6
Bill 2001 -5, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH
(B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF NOB HILL STREET AT FAIRWAY DRIVE.
Bill 2001 -5 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13189:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -6, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO PROHIBIT SKATEBOARDING IN CITY PARKING GARAGES
AND ON CITY PARKING LOTS.
City Administrator Rich Mays stated that staff had a substitute bill prepared on this matter, but
since the sponsor of the bill is not present at tonight's meeting, suggested that Council place
this bill on the Informal Calendar. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to place
Bill 2001 -6 on the Informal Calendar, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved
unanimously.
Bill 2001 -7, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL F. AND LISA A. LOESCH
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE.
Bill 2001 -7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13190:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -8, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr & Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHARLESTON
PLACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 7
Councilman Cliff Olsen asked questions regarding the voluntary annexation of this property
in accordance with Ordinance 13158. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Cliff Olsen
made a motion to table Bill 2001 -8, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman. After more
discussion, Councilman Cliff Olsen agreed to withdraw his motion, and Councilman Roy
Viessman agreed to withdraw his second, if the bill's sponsor(s) would place the bill on the
Informal Calendar. Councilman John Landwehr requested that Bill 2001 -8 be place on the
Informal Calendar at this time.
*At the agenda item entitled "Possible Closed Session," pursuant to 610.021(2) of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri, Councilman Bob Weber made a motion to go into Closed Session for the
purpose of discussion Real Estate, motion was seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel.
Councilman John Landwehr stated that he had a question before Council voted to go into
Closed Session, and indicated that he had received information from staff that if the Council
does not act on this bill tonight, the Developer plans to proceed with the development without
requesting voluntary annexation. Councilman Bob Weber withdrew his motion to go into
Closed Session and Councilman Edith Vogel withdrew her second.
Councilmen Landwehr and Jackson requested that Bill 2001 -8 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. Bill 2001- was read third
time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Landwehr made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Charles Jackson, to amend Paragraph 2 (Inability to Perform) of Section III of the
contract as attached to Bill 2001 -8 by inserting language in the appropriation location that
would indicate the developer's inability to perform be "Due to circumstances beyond the
Developer's control, in spite of good faith efforts to do so. "Motion was approved unanimously.
Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion to further amend the contract stipulating that if the city
spends any funds toward this project, the requirement for voluntary annexation of the property
in the development that the developer owns or controls will remain on the books even if the
rest of the agreement is removed. The motion was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr
and approved unanimously.
Bill 2001 -8 was then passed, as amended, as Ord. 13191:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS2001 -3 Authorizing Signatories for Safe Deposit Box at Central Trust Bank (Vincent).
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for adoption of RS2001 -3, seconded by
Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously
RS2001 -4 Dissolving Landmark LLC Agreement (Jackson)
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 8
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption of RS2001 -4, seconded by
Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously.
RS2001 -5 Recognizing Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. as official
Destination Marketing Organization (Vincent)
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption of RS2001 -5, seconded by
Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously.
RS2001 -6 Endorsing Passage of HB 843 Pertaining to Beer Keg Registration (Angle)
Councilman Angle stated that he had contacted other Council Members to ask if they were
interested in co- sponsoring this Resolution as well as RS2001 -7. He stated that he had not
heard back yet from Councilman Nelson or Councilman Vogel, but that all others stated they
would agree to co- sponsor. Councilman Nelson stated he was amenable to adding his name.
Councilman Vogel stated she did not wish to have her name added to either RS2001 -6 or
RS2001 -7. She suggested that in the future if the Council were being asked to endorse
passage of a piece of state legislation that the Council be furnished with that legislation so
they can see what it is they are endorsing. Motion for adoption then passed with Councilman
Vogel voting "Nay."
RS2001 -7 Endorsing Passage of .08 BAC level legislation (Angle)
A motion was made by Councilman Clyde Angle for adoption of RS2001 -7, seconded by
Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved with Councilman Vogel voting "Nay."
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Charles Jackson asked that a status report from Mr. Yarnell be presented at a
future Council Meeting so the Council can keep abreast of the progress of the reorganization
involving staff within the Public Works and Planning & Code Enforcement Departments. He
also wants to know how the city is moving forward in the coordinating of the new Community
Development Department.
Councilman Steve Nelson made comments regarding a restaurant owner in the 300 block of
E. High Street who contacted him regarding the closing of the downtown area over the past
weekend. He stated no one had contacted the business owner prior to the event as is usually
done. He suggested that in the future that staff make sure that requirement is complied with
from whatever group is requesting a parade permit.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 9
Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding redistricting efforts based on the results of
the 2000 census, and suggested the city make sure that ward redistricting is going to be
completed in plenty of time before filing for city election begins this fall.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no liaison reports made at this time.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
Councilman Angle made comments regarding the following topics:
a. Crashes
i. McCarty and Monroe
ii. Missouri Blvd. and Stadium
b. MOTIS program
c. City Rules and Regulations
d. City Studies and Reports
e. GIS Study Update
f. Mayor's Commission on Human Rights
g. Local Preference /Purchasing
h. CVB Final Report
i. Downtown Sidewalks
No council actions were taken at this time regarding these issues.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Tom Rackers stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021(2) of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, he would entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss
Real Estate [610.021.(2)] issues. The motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to approve
going into the Closed Session, to be held in the Conference Room across the hall from the City
Council Chambers, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel.* (see Pending Bill 2001 -8).
When Council returned to the topic of going into Closed Session, the motion was made by
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2001 10
Councilman Roy Viessman to approve going into closed session for the purpose of discussing
Real Estate, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved by the following roll -call vote
at 7:55 P.M.
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None