HomeMy Public PortalAbout20000306REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 6, 2000, was convened at 6:00 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, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel,
and Weber
Absent: Nelson
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Tom Rackers acknowledged the presence of a Boy Scout troop and asked the leader
to stand and introduce them. The troop was Boy Scouts Troop 1 from First Methodist
Church of Jefferson City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Lots 22, 23, 30 and 31 of Jones Addition, addressed as 627, 625, 624 and 626
Virginia Street, from RD (Two Family Residential) to C -2 (General Commercial). A
presentation was made by Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code
Enforcement, detailing the background of the request for the rezoning. Following his
presentation, Mr. Fred Bode, 723 Peachtree Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed
rezoning. No one present wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning. Mayor Tom
Rackers declared the public hearing concluded.
Rezoning 0.46 of an acre on the northeasterly side of Lot 3 of JOCO Subdivision;
addressed 323 Midland Drive, from POLICE CHIEF ROGER SCHROEDER -2 (Single
Family Residential) to C -2 (General Commercial). A presentation was made by Charles
Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, detailing the background of the
request for the rezoning. Following his presentation, no one present wished to speak in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public
hearing concluded.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Michael Brownstein, 320 Ash Street, made a presentation regarding the rehabilitation
of the neighborhood in which he lives. He stated that he has co- founded the Central East
Side Neighborhood Association ( "CESNA "), a nonprofit organization designed specifically
for the purpose of applying for grants to improve the neighborhood. He invited Council
Members to attend a CESNA meeting which will be held on Thursday, April 13, 7:00 P.M.
at the Immaculate Conception Pleus Hall.
Ms. Deborah Wymbs, 320 Ash Street, a co- founder of CESNA, also encouraged Council
members to attend the April 13 CESNA meeting.
Mr. Joe Wilson, 423 Oberlin Place, made a presentation regarding a television show about
animals on JCTV. It is called "Dog Tales" and is for the purpose of increasing adoptions of
abandoned animals in the city.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF AND CONSULTANTS
Ms. Susan Green, City /County Emergency Management Coordinator, made a presentation
to report the functions of the organization. She explained how the different entities work
together to address the different levels of emergency situations when they occur. There was
a brief question and answer period following her presentation, after which Mayor Tom
Rackers expressed his appreciation on behalf of the City Council for the valuable service
she provides to the community.
Mr. Jim Crabtree, Environmental Quality Commission, made a presentation about the
Commission's purpose and functions within the community. He told of some of the
Commission's recent accomplishments, and some of their goals for the future. Following Mr.
Crabtree's presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers expressed, on behalf of the City Council, his
appreciation for the time and effort Mr. Crabtree and the other Commission members
devote for the betterment of Jefferson City.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of February 21, 2000 City Council Meeting
b. Proposal 1666 (RENEWAL) — Towing of Abandoned Vehicles, Police
Department
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c. Bid 1864 — Street Marking Paint, Public Works Dept.
d. Authorizing Assignment of Lease of Airport Cafe
e. Authorizing Renewal of Lease Agreement for Airport Cafe
Councilman Jackson commended the Public Works Department for the bid process they
utilized in item (c). Councilmen Jackson and Jaynes also expressed their concerns
regarding items (d) and (e), and stated that in the future, if the current leaseholder wishes
to get out of their lease, a completely new lease should be entered into by following the
proper bidding procedures instead of assigning the lease to a new leaseholder. At the
conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for approval
of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and
approved unanimously
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED
Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following reports have been received and are on
file for public viewing in the City Clerk's Office:
a. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Jan. 25, 2000
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers announced upcoming activities by the government entity performing
Census 2000. He announced that there will be trained staff at City Hall to assist people in
filling out their census forms.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Tom Rackers made the following recommendations for appointment to City Boards
and Commissions:
Board
Term
Years
Person
Type
Ward
Term
Expires
Term
Status
Police Personnel
3
Elizabeth Behrouz
Reg
3
1 -2003
Full
Police Personnel
3
Tim Van Ronzelen
Reg
1
1 -2003
Full
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University Extension
Council
2
Eva Pratt
Reg
5
2 -2002
Full
USSJC Submarine
3
Clayton Hanks
Reg
6 -2002
Full
Cable Quality
3
Linda McAnany
Reg
3
6 -2002
Reappt
Planning & Zoning
4
John Parker
Alt
5 -2003
Reappt
Planning & Zoning
4
Bob Pratt
Reg
5 -2003
Reappt
Board of Adjustment
5
Shawn Ordway
Reg
1
9 -2003
Reappt
Board of Adjustment
5
Russell Rottmann
Reg
5
9 -2004
Reappt
Board of Adjustment
1
Paul Graham
Alt
5
9 -2000
Reappt
Board of Adjustment
1
Kevin Meinhardt
Alt
3
9 -2000
Reappt
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve the recommended
appointments, motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 99 -125, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF SMITH PLACE ADDITION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 99 -126, 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 COLE COUNTY
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.
Bill 99 -127, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. FOR THE 2000 STORMWATER RELINING PROJECT.
Bill 99 -128, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Jaynes, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING CERTAIN
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY.
Bill 99 -129, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACQUIRING RIGHT -
OF-WAY TO CONNECT ROADWAYS AND TO EXTEND UTILITIES INCLUDING THE USE
OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that staff amend Section 3 of Bill 99 -129 with
language which he will provide to them before the next Council meeting. He stated that he
believed the language would clarify the position of both parties involved in current
negotiations.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 99 -117, 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 .91 ACRE ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY
PORTION OF A 3.21 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ADDRESSED 2509 WEST MAIN STREET
FROM M -2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO POLICE CHIEF ROGER SCHROEDER -3,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Bill 99 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13032:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 99 -118, 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 2.34 ACRES IN HICKEY'S SUBDIVISION ON THE
SOUTHEAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET; ADDRESSED 1331 MONROE STREET,
FROM RD, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
Bill 99 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13033:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
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Weber
Nay: None
Bill 99 -119, 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 APLEX, INC. FOR
WIDENING OF SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AT FAIRWAY DRIVE.
Bill 99 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13034:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 99 -120, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF BUBBA
LANE.
Bill 99 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13035:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 99 -121, 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 DEL CERRO DRIVE BEFORE ENTERING
EL DORADO DRIVE.
Bill 99 -121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13036:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 99 -122, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES), SCHEDULE (V),
(HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES), AND SCHEDULE (J) (PARKING PROHIBITED), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF HOUGH PARK
STREET.
Councilman Blaney requested that Bill 99 -122 be placed on the Informal Calendar so that further
corrections can be made to the bill.
Bill 99 -123, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (M), (PARKING
PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), SUBPARAGRAPH (F), BY THE REMOVAL OF A
PORTION OF JACKSON STREET.
Bill 99 -123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13037:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and Vogel
Nay: None
Abstain: Weber
Bill 99 -124, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (F), (THROUGH
ROADWAYS), BY THE ADDITION OF SEVERAL ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY.
Bill 99 -124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13038:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 99 -108, sponsored by Councilman Stella, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND AT &T FOR CABLE TELEVISION.
Councilman Leonard Stella requested that Bill 99 -108 remain on the Informal Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Rick Nilges stated that the request for the Area "M" (Leandra Drive) rezoning
issue has been removed from the Planning & Zoning Committee agenda. He stated he had
received numerous calls regarding the issue, and felt that the removal should be
announced so that citizens who had been planning to come speak to the Council about it
will be aware that it is not longer on the P &Z agenda.
A discussion was held regarding the issue of introducing bills concerning rezonings at the
same Council Meeting when a public hearing is held on the issue. City Counselor Allen
Garner reminded the Council that this discussion had been held a few years back and at
direction of the Council (without any official motions or actions to change the policy) staff
no longer places bills for introduction on the same agenda as the public hearing. He stated
that perhaps Council should pass an ordinance officially stating its position on this matter
so that the issue will not keep coming up with no official policy having been established on
it.
Councilman Larry Vincent made comments regarding the question he had asked at the
February 21 Council Meeting regarding the City paying for a plumber's travel time to
Jefferson City in connection with a city project. He felt the question had not been answered
to Council's satisfaction.
Councilman Edith Vogel asked questions of Fire Chief Robert Rennick regarding blasting
at the Mike Kehoe Ford dealership location. Chief Rennick explained the requirements that
will have to be met before a blasting permit is issued.
Councilman Rick Nilges asked Finance Director Steve Schlueter to provide Council with an
update of the city's financial status (sales tax revenue) for the first quarter of 2000. Mr.
Schlueter stated he would send that information to the Council within the next few days.
UNFINISH
ED BUSIN
ESS
Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding the recent requestwhich had been
sent to the Council regarding changing the name of a portion of Lafayette Street to Martin
Luther King Drive. He stated that he understands the petitioners in that request have
withdrawn their request, and the issue will be revisited at a later time to request that a
newly -built street be named after Dr. King.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
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No Council liaison reports were given at this time.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
a. February 21, 2000 Executive Session
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Executive Session
minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney 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 Larry Vincent, and approved by the following roll -call
vote at 7:35 P.M.
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and
Weber
Nay: None