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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20010305REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of March 5, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Leonard Stella, 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 end portions of 1425 Sunset Lake Road from RS -2 (Single Family Residential) to RA -1 (Multiple Family Residential) — Janice McMillan made a staff presentation outlining the details of the request for rezoning. Following Ms. McMillan's presentation, the following persons spoke on the topic: In favor Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, 522 Boonville Road, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning and gave information about the planned use of the property if the rezoning if granted. Mr. Tony Adrian, 1113 Woodland, spoke on behalf of his parents who are the owners of the property, and urged the Council to grant the requested rezoning. In opposition Mr. Robert Kraus 417 Highland Way, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning on behalf of his parents who reside at 1438 Sunset Lake Road, as well as the Kroeger family at 1434 Sunset Lake Road. Following his presentation, he asked members of the gallery who oppose the rezoning to stand. Eleven persons stood. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 2 Mr. Arthur Warren, 1442 Sunset Lake Road, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He stated the proposed multi - family dwellings would block the view of the lake. Councilman Bob Weber stated his position of opposition to the proposed rezoning, and suggested that the city look into the possibility of purchasing the property to use as Parks property. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Steve Veile introduced architect George Dickie, and gave a presentation of proposed alternatives to the proposed rezoning and possible demolition of property located at 1100 W. Main (also known as the "Cook House "). Mr. Dickie stated that he had met with the Board of the Heisinger Lutheran Home, and that he will meet with the architect commissioned to the project the following day to talk with them about various alternatives. Both Mr. Veile and Mr. Dickie stated that the Lutheran Home personnel have been very cooperative and open about discussing alternatives for the project. The next Lutheran Home Board meeting is scheduled for March 19. Mr. Doug Crews, Columbia Press Corps, made a presentation regarding the Sunshine Law. Following Mr. Crews presentation, Council Members asked him several questions. Council Members also questioned City Clerk Phyllis Powell regarding the city's method of posting and notifying media of city meetings in accordance with the Sunshine Law. Following the discussion, Councilman John Landwehrsuggested another Council workshop on the issue of Sunshine Law compliance, but that it would be better to wait until the current state legislative session has ended because they are looking at some proposed changes to the Sunshine Law. Mr. Ron Bowman, 714 Washington, stated that he felt spot zoning was an ongoing problem in the City, and stated that he felt property owners do not receive proper notification regarding usage of properties which may affect them. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Hewitt Strobel of World Changers, made a presentation and distributed a handout about the WC organization and what it had done in Jefferson City in the past year. He stated they will be performing the same kind of work this year in an effort to both work with youth and help citizens who need repairs to their homes. Mayor Tom Rackers commended Mr. Strobel and the World Changes for their positive influence and expressed appreciation for the work done by the organization on behalf of citizens who benefit from it. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 CONSENT AGENDA 3 Mayor Tom Rackers left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting due to a conflict of interest, and President Pro Tempore Steve Nelson assumed the Chair. a. Minutes of February 19, 2001, City Council Meeting b. Bid 1918 - Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Public Works Dept. c. Authorizing Permissive Use of right -of -way at 325 State Street (Sprint Communications Company) Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that Item (b) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to approve items (a) and (c) as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. Item (b): Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion that, because of the requested addition of air conditioning in the parking enforcement vehicle after the bid was awarded, that this item be sent back to staff and that it be brought back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber. Following discussion, in which staff indicated they would prefer that Council approve the bid tonight for the vehicle without air conditioning as originally bid, Councilman Vincent withdrew his motion and Councilman Weber withdrew his second. A motion was made by was then made by Councilman Olsen to approve item (b) without the air conditioning, motion was seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved with Councilmen Vincent and Weber voting "Nay." Mayor Tom Rackers resumed the Chair at this point, and indicated that a Boy Scout troop had just entered the Council Chambers. Mayor Rackers requested the troop leader(s) to introduce the group. Mr. Don Cobb and Karen Burgess introduced members of Troop 5 from the Central United Church of Christ who are attending the meeting to earn their Citizenship In The Community badge. Mr. Cobb stated that this troop has been in existence for approximately 80 years. 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. Public Works & Planning Committee, January 18, 2001 Resubmission of Corrected Minutes by Planning & Zoning Commission, December 14, 2000 c. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, January 17, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 4 Cable Quality Commission, June 15, 2000 e. Parks & Recreation Commission, December 11, 2000 f. Recreation Services Committee Work Session, February 1, 2001 g. Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, September 28, 2000 h. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, April 17, 2000, and July 12, 2000 January 2001 Financial Report ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the City's Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1999. Mayor Rackers stated that this is the fourth year in a row that the City has received this distinctive award, and presented a plaque to Finance Director Steve Schlueter. Mr. Schlueter introduced Phyllis Gilpin, Chief Accountant, the person chiefly responsible for the work which won the award. Both Mr. Schlueter and Ms. Gilpin were commended by the Mayor and City Council. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2000 -128, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED DOOR COMPANY FOR GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT AT THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT. Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to amend the bill by executing a contract with Dulle Overhead Door instead of Associated Door Company. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney. Following discussion, which included a request from Councilman Cliff Olsen for a written justification for the Council awarding the bid and contract to Dulle, Councilman Vincent withdrew his motion, and Councilman Blaney withdrew her second. Councilman Vincent stated that he would be making the motion again at the March 19 meeting. Bill 2000 -129, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NOLAN ENTERPRISES FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE. Bill 2000 -130, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (N), (PARKING METER ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON CAPITOL AVENUE, JEFFERSON STREET, MADISON STREET, HIGH STREET, AND CITY PARKING LOTS 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, AND 13. Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested that the Council consider a work session in the future to discuss the possibility of doing away with parking meters in the downtown area and look at other methods of enforcing parking. Public Works Director Marty Brose was asked by Councilman Leonard Stella to provide a report to the Council of the amount netted from the $200,000 annual gross revenue the city receives from these parking meters. A discussion ensued about parking enforcement methods. City Administrator Rich Mays reminded the Council that the parking revenue bonds are affected by having parking meter revenue. Bill 2000 -131, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (N), (PARKING METER ZONES), AND SECTION 22 -18 (METERED PARKING), PERTAINING TO METERED PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF JEFFERSON CITY. BILLS PENDING Bill 2000 -121, 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 1100 WEST MAIN STREET FROM RS -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Councilman John Landwehr requested that Bill 2000 -121 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2000 -122, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE MADELINE'S PARK SUBDIVISION, ASUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2000 -122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13166: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 6 Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -123, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Bill 2000 -122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13167: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -124, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BILL YARNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to accept the substitute Bill 2000 -124 which was distributed in the March 2 Council Packets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 2000 -124 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13167: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -125, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.2 NOMINATIONS, SECTION 3.6c COUNCIL VACANCY, SECTION 6.6d CITY PROSECUTOR VACANCY AND SECTION 6.7(b)(3) MUNICIPAL JUDGE VACANCY OF THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR NON - PARTISAN ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZING A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES. Councilman Blaney requested that Bill 2000 -125 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 7 Bill 2000 -126, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 2- 69, CONDUCT OF CLOSED MEETINGS, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 2 -69 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Councilman Edith Vogel stated that she wished to withdraw Bill 2000 -126 from consideration at this time. Bill 2000 -127, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMEREN UE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH CONDITIONS. Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Bill 2000 -127 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2000 -20 — Adopting 2000 Affirmative Action Plan. Councilman Charles Jackson stated that he is not pleased with the city's record of minority hiring and expressed his hope that the city will greatly improve in this area in the future. He also stated his concerns with some of the language used in the report, and that he had relayed those concerns to Human Resources Director Gail Strope, who was very sensitive to his concerns. Following Mr. Jackson's comments, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption of RS2000 -20, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Steve Nelson asked if the appropriate city board or commission could look at the possibility of making the alley between Adams and Monroe a one -way going west. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent stated that the March 13 Finance Committee meeting would have to be rescheduled. After discussion, the meeting was rescheduled to 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 20. Councilman Carol Blaney announced a Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee meeting will be REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 8 held 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, in the lower level conference room. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES The following minutes were presented to the Council for approval: Closed Session January 16, 2001 Closed Session February 5, 2001 A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Charles Jackson, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously at 8:10 P.M..