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Home My Public Portal About19990907REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Carl Jaynes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Paul Bertrand, George Butler and Associates, made a presentation regarding the proposed Dix/ Southwest Connector project. His presentation included overhead computer diagrams and live traffic models. Following Mr. Bertrand's presentation, there was a lengthy question and answer period from the Council Members. Mr. Matt Myers, Missouri Department of Transportation, also made a presentation regarding the Dix / Southwest Connector project. He stated that staff for the State of Missouri believes the proposal which Mr. Bertrand just recommended is viable and agrees that it is the best solution which has been proposed in the history of the project. Mr. Don Schnieders, 1309 Fairgrounds Road, stated that the proposed Dix / Southwest Connector project is a "bad plan" and that the City could remedy the traffic problems in that area in a much less expensive manner. Mr. Leonard Loethen, 2601 Schellridge, owner of Loethen Oil Company on Missouri Blvd., stated that the Dix / Southwest Connector project, as proposed by George Butler & Associates, would impact his business negatively approximately $5,000.00 per month Mr. Derek Watson, California, Missouri, General Manager of the Montgomery Wards store at the corner of Missouri Blvd. & Southwest Blvd., stated that the proposed Dix / Southwest Connector project would impact his business negatively by causing traffic to cut through the Montgomery Wards parking lot to avoid the proposed traffic interchange because of one - way traffic. Mr. Darrel Gordon, 2625 Huntleigh Place, stated that he is currently developing a retail project containing 18,000 square feet at the corner of Beck & Missouri Blvd, where the old REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 2 bowling alley used to be located. He stated traffic studies should be conducted to determine how this development will further impact the traffic patterns in the area. Mr. Ray Scheperle, 2210 S. Country Club Drive, made a presentation in opposition to the proposed Dix / Southwest Connector project. Mr. Darryl Cook, 516 E. Dunklin, made a presentation as spokesperson on behalf of the Campus View Community Association regarding the proposed public housing project in the area. He stated that more communication should be established to give the citizens in the area input into every phase of the project since it affects them the most. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of August 10, 1999 Special City Council Meeting b. Minutes of August 16, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting c. Minutes of August 23, 1999 Special City Council Meeting d. Minutes of August 30, 1999 Special City Council Meeting e. Proposal 1710 (RENEWAL) - Audit Services, Finance Dept. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Historic Preservation Commission, July 27, 1999 b. Finance Committee, August 23, 1999 c. Finance Report for July, 1999 d. Transportation & Traffic Commission, July 8, 1999 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR No announcements were made by the Mayor at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 99 -63, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 32- 81 AND 33 -9 PERTAINING TO SIDEWALKS Bill 99 -64, sponsored by Councilman Nilges and Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNION PLANTERS BANK FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. Bill 99 -65, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MID - MISSOURI SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR A RECYCLING PROJECT. Bill 99 -66, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 12181. BILLS PENDING Bill 99 -54, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, 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 APPROXIMATELY 5.5 ACRES ON THE WESTERLY PORTION OF A 16.67 TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD AND WILDWOOD DRIVE FROM C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 99 -54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12972: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -55, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 4 AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY .34 OF AN ACRE ON THE NORTHERN PORTION OF TRACT C MALL RIDGE ADDITION SECTION 2; CURRENTLY ADDRESSED 3825 DEL RAY AVENUE FROM RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 99 -55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12973: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -56, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, 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 APPROXIMATELY 6.09 ACRES OF A 7.94 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND ALAMEDA DRIVE FROM C -4, PLANNED COMMERCIAL TO C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. Bill 99 -56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12974: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -57, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF BARLOW - PEERSON SUBDIVISION, A MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 99 -57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12975: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -58, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF A STREET FROM TARA PLACE TO CONSTITUTION COURT IN TARA PLACE SUBDIVISION. Bill 99 -58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12976: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Abstain: Landwehr Bill 99 -59, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. Bill 99 -59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12977: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -60, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A STATE OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT (AIR- 006 -40B) WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. Bill 99 -60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12978: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -61, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH R & B PROPERTIES FOR A GROUND LEASE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 6 Bill 99 -61 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Carl Jaynes made a motion to amend Bill 99 -61 as outlined in the amended bill distributed in the September 3 City Council packets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Bill 99 -61 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12979: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -49, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FORTHECITYOF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE YEAR 1999. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 99 -49 be placed on the Informal Calendar. Bill 99 -50, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE CUL -DE -SAC LOCATED AT THE WESTERLY END OF TARA PLACE, AND RELINQUISHING THE UTILITY EASEMENT ADJACENT THERETO. Bill 99 -50 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12967: Aye: Blaney, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -51, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, 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 99 -51 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12968: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 7 Aye: Blaney, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -52, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FIREFIGHTER'S RETIREMENT PLAN TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE LANGUAGE OF THE PLAN. Bill 99 -52 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12969: Aye: Blaney, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 99 -43, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CCCG, LLC FOR A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 99 -43 be withdrawn at this time. Bill 99 -48, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 1999, TO OCTOBER 31, 2000, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 99 -48 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 99 -53, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vogel and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING REFERENDUM ON TAX ISSUE RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman Vincent requested that Bill 99 -53 be withdrawn. ci rr�i�a REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 8 rz,„ RS99 -6 — Authorizing Application for Federal & State Operating Grant (Blaney). A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for adoption, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. RS99 -7 — Recognition of Citizens for Assistance in Water Rate Case (Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber). A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Charles Jackson made statements regarding the Dix / Southwest Connector, and then made a motion that the Council authorize staff to proceed with the next phase of the project which would include the development of construction documents necessary to begin receiving bids for the construction phase, with the understanding that the Council may stop the project at any time it deems it would be in the best interest of the city to do so. The motion was seconded by Councilman Leonard Stella. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion was approved with Councilmen Councilman Carl Jaynes and Vincent voting "nay. Councilman Carl Jaynes commended Phyllis Gilpin of the Finance Department on recently preparing budget documents for the City which won the GFOA award. Mayor Tom Rackers stated that the City plans to do a formal presentation and recognition ceremony later. Councilman Carl Jaynes commended Parks and Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood for the format of the "violation notice" which is sent out to citizens. 17 Councilman John Landwehr made comments regarding the MoDAG loan funds and the committee recently appointed to handle that issue. He asked for a status report on the issue and what the next steps would be to move to the next level. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that Finance Director Steve Schlueter has been attending meetings with the committee and that they are trying to reach agreement on all the issues. Councilman Steve Nelson commended City Administrator Rich Mays and Parks and Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood for the success of the recent "Gus Macker" Basketball Tournament in the downtown area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 9 Councilman Larry Vincent announced the Environmental Services Committee meeting of Tuesday, September 14 at 5:15 in the Upstairs Conference Room. Councilman Carl Jaynes announced the Ad Hoc Committee on Storm Water will meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 14 in the Upstairs Conference Room. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES August 16, 1999, Executive Session Minutes — A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. 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 Bob Weber, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:15 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None