HomeMy Public PortalAbout20000717REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 2000, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom
Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning approximately 33.18 acres which includes 3308 North Ten Mile Drive and
property immediately north and west, from RS -1 (Single Family Residential) to RS -2 (Single
Family Residential). Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code Enforcement,
made a presentation giving the background of the request for rezoning.
Following his presentation, Mr. Jerry Green, 616 Eagle Trace Drive, spoke in favor of the
requested rezoning. No one spoke in opposition of the request. Following Mr. Green's
remarks, Mayor Rackers declared the public hearing concluded.
Councilman John Landwehr stated that the bill associated with this rezoning is on tonight's
agenda as a bill introduced, and that the reason it is on the same agenda as the public
hearing is that the City Council rescheduled their July 3 Council Meeting for the July 4
holiday, causing the public hearing to be rescheduled.
PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY
Mr. Ninion Riley, 148 Boonville Road, made a presentation stating his opposition to the
proposed Dix Road / Southwest Boulevard connector as recommended by Bills 2000 -21
and 2000 -22.
Mr. Roger Schwartz, District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation
(MoDOT) made a presentation in favor of the Dix / Southwest connector as recommended
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by Bills 2000 -21 and 2000 -22.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of July 3, 2000 City Council Meeting
b. Authorizing Extension of Contract for Employee Assistance Program
c. Approval of Driveway in Excess of 40 Feet
d. Acceptance of Airport Liability Insurance Proposal
e. Authorizing Increase in Planning Amount in Contract with Sverdrup Civil, Inc. for
Wastewater Systems Analysis
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda
as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved
unanimously
BIDS OVER $25,000
a. Bid 1883 — Concrete and Concrete Products
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, motion was seconded by
Councilman Steve Nelson, 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. Appointment Review Committee, April 3, 2000
b. Parks & Recreation Commission, June 12, 2000
c. Board of Adjustment, June 13, 2000
d. Historic Preservation Commission, May 16, 2000
e. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, June 22, 2000
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were presented by Mayor Tom
Rackers to the Council for their approval:
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Board
Term Years
Person
Type
Term Expires
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
Bruce Wiley
Regular
6 -2003
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
Alan Becker
Regular
6 -2001
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
E. C. Walker
Regular
6 -2003
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
Rex Eighmey
Regular
6 -2003
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
Frank Rycyk
Regular
6 -2001
Parks & Recreation
3
Glenda Fry
Regular
5 -2003
Parks & Recreation
3
John Pelzer
Regular
5 -2003
Library Board
3
Karlene Diekroger
Regular
3 -2001
Board of Adjustment
1
Bruce James
Alternate
9 -2000
Historic Preservation
Commission
3
Mark Schreiber
Regular
12 -2001
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the appointments, motion
was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers congratulated the following recipients of the May Yard of the Month
award for the City, and asked that staff mail the award to them:
a. June Yard of the Month Award
Street
— Matthew & Trish Current, 801 Colorado
July Yard of the Month Award —
Tim & Iris Roberts, 2602 Huntleigh Place.
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Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were present and accepted the award in person from
Mayor Rackers.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2000 -40, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR RELOCATION OF SANITARY
SEWER CROSSING MAINS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROUTE 179 PROJECT.
Bill 2000 -41, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL REGION
MEDICAL CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Bill 2000 -42, 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 33.18 ACRES WHICH INCLUDES 3308 NORTH TEN MILE
DRIVE AND THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY NORTH AND WEST FROM RS -1, SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Bill 2000 -43, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REAFFIRMING THE
CURRENT ORDINANCE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY MUNICIPAL
OFFICIALS AS CITED IN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI.
Bill 2000 -44, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR CURB AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON CHESTNUT
STREET.
Bill 2000 -45, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO BUILDING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION AND FURTHER REGULATING THE
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESERVATION.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2000 -33, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
34 -98, SUBPARAGRAPH (B), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
PERTAINING TO TAXICAB FARES.
Bill 2000 -33 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13081:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber
Nay: None
Abstained: Landwehr
Bill 2000 -34, sponsored by Councilman Stella, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEL CERRO SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2000 -34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13082:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2000 -35, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHO -ME COACH
LINES, INC. FOR INTER -CITY BUS ROUTE.
Bill 2000 -34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13083:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
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Nay: None
Bill 2000 -36, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS
EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR 2000 STORM WATER PROJECT NO. 1.
Bill 2000 -36 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13084:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2000 -37, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2000 -37 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13085:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2000 -38, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED AT CHESTNUT
STREET BETWEEN AND SITUATE IN OUTLOT NOS. 90 AND 99 OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON AND THE RELINQUISHMENT OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN A PART
THEREOF.
Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 2000 -38 which was
distributed to the Council in the July 14 Council packet. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Leonard Stella, and approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 2000 -38 was then read third time
by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13086:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2000 -39, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED AT WEST ELM
STREET EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET AND WEST OF WEARS CREEK.
Bill 2000 -39 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13087:
Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent and Weber
Nay: Blaney
Abstained: Vogel
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2000 -16, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCHER, WILLIS &
RATLIFF CORPORATION FOR DESIGN OF TAXIWAY AND ROAD AT JEFFERSON CITY
MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2000 -16 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and placed on final passage. Bill 2000 -16 was then read third time by title, placed
on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13088:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2000 -21, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF DIX ROAD, SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD,
AND MISSOURI BOULEVARD.
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Bill 2000 -21 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and place on final passage at this time. A lengthy discussion was held in which
several Council Members indicated either their support or opposition to the proposed Dix
/ Southwest connector project as outlined in Bills 2000 -21 and 2000 -22. At the conclusion
of the discussion, Bill 2000 -21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and
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passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13089:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Stella, and Vogel
Nay: Olsen, Vincent, and Weber
Bill 2000 -22, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
GEORGE BUTLER AND ASSOCIATES FOR DIX /SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD
CONNECTOR.
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Bill 2000 -22 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and place on final passage at this time. Bill 2000 -22 was read third time by title,
placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13090:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Stella, and Vogel
Nay: Olsen, Vincent, and Weber
RESOLUTIONS
RS2000 -6 Authorizing application for Department of Justice Grant for Anti - Terrorism
Training and Equipment (Vincent)
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to adopt Resolution RS2000 -6, motion
was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Larry Vincent asked about the possibility of stop lights being lengthened to
allow more time between a red light one direction, and green light the other direction, to cut
down on accidents caused by drivers who run red lights. Public Works Director Marty Brose
stated he would check into it and report back to the Council. Councilman Vincent then
asked Police Chief Roger Schroeder if there is a way to increase enforcement of drivers'
running red lights. Chief Schroeder stated that enforcement of such issues is mainly
dependent upon staffing, and that they attempt to enforce the best that staffing will allow
in the areas of the City known as "trouble spots" for red light running.
Councilman Bob Weber made comments regarding sheltered bus stops on Missouri
Boulevard. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that the City is currently putting one
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at Beck Street and Missouri Boulevard.
Councilman Carol Blaney announced that a Main Street Down Revitalization meeting will
be held Tuesday, July 25 at 7:00 P.M. at I.B. Nuts, 110 E. High Street. She invited anyone
interested in the revitalization of the downtown Jefferson City area to attend.
Councilman Bob Weber asked for a status report on the antenna pole at the Southridge
Drive Taco Bell location. Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code
Enforcement answered Councilman Weber's questions.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Charles Jackson announced that a Public Works & Planning Committee
Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 20, at 7:00 P.M.
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson that the Council go into Executive
Session at this time to discuss matters pertaining to real estate, litigation and personnel.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously at 7:30
P.M. by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and
Weber
Nay: None