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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro
Tempore Charles Jackson in the absence of Mayor Tom Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, 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, Vincent, Vogel,
and Weber
Absent: Blaney
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning 2313 Beasley Court from RS -2 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit
Development)— Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made
a presentation outlining the background of the requested rezoning. Following Mr. Lansford's
presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed
rezoning. President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson declared the public hearing concluded.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Gerrit Denhartog, 2911 Sue Drive, made a presentation regarding "substance abuse
and quality of life in Jefferson City." Following Mr. Denhartog's presentation, he answered
questions from Council members.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2001
b. Bid 1882 (RENEWAL - Year 2) Stokes Electric for Electrical Service, All City
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c. Assignment of ground lease from William E. Stricker to Jefferson City
Aviation, Inc. d.b.a Jefferson City Flying Service
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the Consent Agenda,
motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, April 12, 2001
b. Transportation & Traffic Commission, April 5, 2001
c. Board of Adjustment, April 10, 2001
d. Firefighters' Retirement System, March 28, 2001
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no announcements made at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2001 -19, sponsored by Councilmen Vogel, Nelson, Landwehr and Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS &
BRINCKERHOFF FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -20, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
FIREFIGHTER'S RETIREMENT PLAN TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE LANGUAGE OF THE
PLAN.
Bill 2001 -21, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$10,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF JEFFERSON BONDS (STATE REVOLVING
FUND — LEVERAGED LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2001A, OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, FOR
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THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE CITY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM;
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY
THE CITY TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT AND PRESCRIBING OTHER
RELATED MATTERS.
Bill 2001 -22, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE
ADDITION OF A PORTION OF ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD.
Bill 2001 -23, 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 CONSTITUTION DRIVE AT NORTH TEN
MILE DRIVE.
Bill 2001 -24, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT WASTEWATER BILLS.
Bill 2001 -25, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARITON
VALLEY /TRI STAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR RADIO MAINTENANCE.
Bill 2001 -26, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENTAMENDING THE CONTRACT
WITH CURATORS OF LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
PUBLIC ACCESS CATV.
Bill 2001 -27, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ARTICLE X,
CABLE QUALITY COMMISSION OF CHAPTER 7: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF
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THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND ELIMINATING THE CABLE QUALITY
COMMISSION.
BILLS PENDING
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 -9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13192:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel
Nay: Olsen and Weber
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 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13193:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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.
Councilman John Landwehr stated that the property owner is considering changing his
rezoning request to Planned Unit Development (PUD) instead of RA -2. Councilman
Landwehr requested that Bill 2001 -11 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time.
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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 -12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13194:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -13, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSS & BARUZZINI
FOR 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -13 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13195:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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 -14 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13196:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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 -15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
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following vote as Ordinance 13197:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding whether local preference should be addressed in
this ordinance or not. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that this bill could be amended
to reflect the Council's wishes concerning that issue instead of creating a separate bill for
it. Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Bill 2001 -16 be placed on the Informal
Calendar in order to allow staff to make the necessary amendments based on Council's
requests concerning the local preference issue.
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 -17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13198:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2001 -18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13199:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
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Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
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.
President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson announced that since the sponsor of the bill,
Councilman Carol Blaney, was not present that Bill 2001 -6 will remain on the Informal
Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2001 -8 Authorizing Assignment of Control of Cable Television Franchise from AT &T
Broadband to Mediacom (Vincent)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption of RS2001 -8, seconded by
Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
RS2001 -9 Authorizing Implementation of Purchasing Committee Recommendation
(Vincent, Jackson, & Olsen)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to table RS2001 -9 until the June 4
Council meeting, motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved
unanimously.
RS2001 -10 Acknowledging and reaffirming Article III - -The Council, Section 3.5.,
Prohibitions (c) of the City Charter (Vincent, Blaney, and Nelson)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption of RS2001 -10, seconded by
Councilman Steve Nelson and after a lengthy discussion, was defeated by the following
roll -call vote:
Aye: Nelson, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen, and Viessman
RS2001 -11 Authorizing Lewis and Clark Task Force of the Parks and Recreation
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Commission to seek grant funding. (Blaney, Olsen, and Vincent)
A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption of RS2001 -11, seconded by
Councilman Roy Viessman and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Roy Viessman commended Councilman Steve Nelson for his contribution to
the arts culture in Jefferson City by actively participating in The Little Theater.
Councilman Larry Vincent asked Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code
Enforcement to make a brief oral report concerning the City's recycling program. Mr.
Lansford reported that recently some citizens have been using the recycling bins for items
that are now allowed in the recycling program, such as styrofoam packing materials and
volumes of books. He stated that if this continues that the City will be forced to close down
the collection centers.
Councilman Steve Nelson made comments regarding an upcoming meeting of the Lower
Jefferson City Conservation District, and invited anyone interested to attend.
Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding diagonal parking in the downtown area
and provided some information on handouts concerning the use of diagonal parking by
Kalamazoo, MI.
Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding the draft of the zoning code as rewritten
by the Zoning Ordinance committee. He suggested that citizens read it carefully and attend
upcoming meetings to ask questions and discuss items proposed in it. Upcoming meetings
which will allow public input will be held May 31 and June 12 at 6:30 PM in the upper level
conference room of City Hall.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Charles Jackson announced a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting
for Thursday, May 24.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Minutes of the May 7, 2001, Closed Session — A motion was made by Councilman Cliff
Olsen for approval, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT "!
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There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Larry Vincent for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and
approved unanimously at 8:20 P.M.