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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19981116REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was convened on November 16, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Resolution RS98 -18 — Recognition of Mr. Lesley Rosenborough as recipient of the 1998 Outstanding Service Award for the City of Jefferson. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Mr. Rosenborough was present to accept the resolution, and was commended by Mayor Duane Schreimann on behalf of the City for his commitment and exemplary service as a city employee. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Darrell Dunafon, 1921 Sierra Court, made a presentation on the convention center issue. He opposed the Hammons proposal based on the fact that no taxes will be paid to the city, and urged the city to consider other proposals which would not abate tax revenues to the city. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of November 2, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Authorize Extension of Contract with Chamber for Administration of Convention & Visitor's Bureau REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 2 A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS (A) Ad Hoc Police Chief Selection Committee Carl Jaynes Third Ward Councilman Ted Wisch Police Personnel Board Rob Robinson Police Personnel Board Donna Cavitte Commission on Human Rights Larry Ooton Police Officer 111 Norman Botsford Columbia Police Chief ex- officio members: Duane Schreimann Rich Mays Mayor City Administrator A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of Item (a), seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. (B) Probationary Telecommunications Operator - Stephanie Ryan A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of Item (b), seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the following reports and minutes have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: (A) Police Personnel Board, October 1 (B) Public Works & Planning Committee, October 22 (C) Transportation & Traffic Commission, September 10 (Revised) and October 8 (D) Board of Adjustment, October 13 (E) Liquor Control Board, October 28 (F) Parks & recreation Commission, October 12; Special Meeting, October 29 (G) October Finance Report REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 3 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -123, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADE -IN OF THE PROPERTY TO OFFSET THE PURCHASE PRICE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. Bill 98 -124, sponsored by Councilman Carl 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 3.3 ACRES OF A 13.34 ACRE TRACT ADDRESSED AS 901 ELLIS BOULEVARD FROM RS -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 98 -125, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 12801, THE 1998 -99 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A POSITION PERTAINING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE. Bill 98 -126, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 13 -4 (TRANSPORTATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -127, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING REFERENDUM ON TAX ISSUE RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman James Haake requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 98 -127 placed on third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Councilman James Haake made a motion to amend Section 3 of Bill 98 -127 as follows: Section 3. If a majority of the qualified voters voting at said election shall vote in favor of the approval of this ordinance, then the same shall be binding in full force and effect from and after such approval subject to the within ten (10) days after approval of this ordinance by the qualified voters of the ■ :: -- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 4 City of Jefferson, Missouri, or July 1, 1999, whichever is later, and the City Clerk shall forward to the Director of Revenue of the State of Missouri, by United States Registered Mail or Certified Mail, a certified copy of this ordinance, together with the certificates of the election returns and accompanied by a map of the City clearly showing the boundaries, thereof. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. Bill 98 -127 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance No. 12853: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -128, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE 16 CENT PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND AUTHORIZING A LOCAL PARKS SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF THREE - EIGHTHS (3/8) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR PUBLIC PARKS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1999. Bill 98 -129, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11884 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LOANS. Bill 98 -130, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE Z (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF CARTER STREET. BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -113, sponsored by Councilman Carl Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 35 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO SECTION 35- 20.A.3 TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 5 TEMPORARILY PERMIT DUPLEXES IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. Bill 98 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12847: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -114, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSES FOR ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS BY REPEALING SECTION 24 -34 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 24 -34 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT AND AMENDING SECTION 24 -35 OF CHAPTER 24 (PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT MERCHANTS, ETC.) OF THE CODE. Bill 98 -114 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12848: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -115, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, (TRANSPORTATION), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO TAXICAB RATES. Bill 98 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12849: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: Haake and Nelson Abstain: Landwehr Bill 98 -116, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FORA SECTION 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TO FUND COMPLETION OF THE TRANSIT /CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 6 Bill 98 -116 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12850: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -117, sponsored by Councilmen Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH RICHARD MAYS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12851: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: McDowell Bill 98 -118, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SECTION 22 -33 PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 98 -118 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -119, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE 16 CENT PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND AUTHORIZING A LOCAL PARKS SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF THREE - EIGHTHS (3/8) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR PUBLIC PARKS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1999. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -119 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -120, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 7 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN Q. HAMMONS TRUST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -120 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -121, sponsored by Councilman John Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH SERVICE PROVISION ARRANGEMENT SUBSEQUENT TO ANNEXATION FOR CERTAIN AREAS. Bill 98 -121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12852: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -122, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH Q TO SECTION 21 -111 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC DISTURBANCE NOISE FROM PORTABLE OR MOTOR VEHICLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. Bill 98 -122 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy discussion which consisted mainly of concerns with the enforceability of such an ordinance, the bill was defeated by the following vote: Aye: Blaney, Landwehr and McDowell Nay: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 98 -109, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRAD EPPLE FOR GROUND LEASE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -109 be remain on the Informal Calendar. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 8 NEW BUSINESS Convention Center Issue: Councilman John Landwehr made the following motion regarding the accepting of additional proposals for a convention center: Staff shall publish an RFP with certain criteria for the purpose of entertaining other proposals for the development of the Broadway /McCarty /Washington site in conjunction with the construction of the parking garage facility with sales tax funds, and that the responses by interested parties be in two stages: (1) a "Qualifying Proposal" shall be due by 5:00 PM on December 7, 1998, and (2) the "Final Proposal" shall be due by 5:00 PM on December 14, 1998. The elements of the Qualifying Proposal, due on December 7, shall be as follows: (A) The type of funding (B) Cash flow projections (C) Ownership structure (D) Draft development agreement (E) Footprint (two - dimensional design) (F) Parking considerations (G) A list of amenities The Final Submission, including the above elements, together with other standard appropriate items designed by staff would be due December 14. All proposals should include the following: (A) The operating deficit should be borne by the Developer (B) The design should be by the Developer and subject to approval by the City (C) The City's contribution would be limited to $3.5 million The motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes, and the following of the issue discussion ensued: Councilman Carol Blaney stated she would like to see the specification for the site expanded to include areas other than the McCarty /Washington /Broadway site. Councilman Len Stella agreed with Councilman Blaney. Councilman Steve Nelson reminded the Council that other areas have been considered for several years with negative response from the public and would prefer to limit it to the area that the public has indicated they would support. Councilman Carl Jaynes also reminded the Council of the many hours spent by the Convention Center Site Selection Committee in locating the most appropriate site. Councilman Charles Jackson stated that new information which recently came forward regarding sales tax revenue obligates the Council to allow other developers to make proposals. Following discussion, the motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Larry Vincent stated he felt the issue should move forward instead of opening it for further proposals. At the conclusion of discussion, the motion, as made by Councilman John REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1998 9 Landwehr, was approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Stella Nay: Vincent Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that filing for election to City offices will end tomorrow (Tuesday, November 17) at 5:00 PM. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Corps of Engineers Office: Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that staff follow up with a telephone call the letter which Mayor Duane Schreimann sent to the Corps of Engineers requesting them to reconsider closing its Jefferson City office. Mayor Duane Schreimann replied that either he or City Administrator Rich Mays would make a call to follow up. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman James Haake announced that a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting will be held Thursday, November 19, 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously at 9:05 P.M.