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Home My Public Portal About19990301REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 1, 1999, was convened 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 the roll call: Present: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Scott Smith, 805 Western Air, and Ken Goodwin, 801 Western Air made a joint presentation regarding storm water drainage problems in his neighborhood. Mr. Scott distributed photographs of the area which showed the erosion to his property caused storm water "swirling" around a city -owned drainage pipe protruding from his back yard. They mentioned that there is a bridge over the Wear's Creek that children cross to get to Belair School, and suggested that during storm water situations, the little creek becomes very dangerous. Following Mr. Smith's presentation, Councilman Carl Jaynes stated that he and Councilman Leonard Stella would get together and look at the area and then talk to staff about possible remedies to the situation. Ms. Faye Lootens, 1201 S. Country Club Drive, made a presentation regarding the condition of the street where she resides. She stated that the street was supposed to have been improved before now following the annexation of that area 14 years ago. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that the street is targeted for improvement some time in 2001. Ms. Lootens voiced her dissatisfaction with this schedule, and stated she believed the street is very dangerous and should have already been improved. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of February 15, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 2 Councilman Carl Jaynes moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the following reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Finance Report for January 1999 b. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 14, 1999 c. Finance Committee, October 22, 1998 d. Public Works & Planning Committee, February 18, 1999 e. Transportation & Traffic Commission, February 4, 1999 f. Firefighters' Retirement System Board, January 28, 1999 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -175, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG WEARS CREEK. Bill 98 -176, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 11380 RELATED TO SALARIES FOR THE POSITIONS OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that review of these salaries be placed in the budgetary review process every off - election year so that they can keep more current. Bill 98 -177, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 8- 12, 13 -2, 14 -2, 16 -3 and 17 -3 OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557. City Administrator Rich Mays requested that the Council consider, before approving this bill, that Section 2 (pertaining to sick leave) be withdrawn until staff has more time to research the matter further. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 3 Bill 98 -178, 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 99.37 FEET OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF INLOT 277 ADDRESSED 722 WEST HIGH STREET IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI FROM RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 98 -179, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF REFLECTIVE TAXIWAY MARKERS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 98 -180, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS A PART OF LOT NOS. 55, 56, AND 57 OF WESTPOINT ESTATES, SECTION 4. Bill 98 -181, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -182, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SMITH PLACE, ADDITION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -183, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PROST BUILDERS FOR SOLIDS PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Bill 98 -184, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BLACK & VEATCH FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 4 ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SOLIDS PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -167, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FORA LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AMENDING THE 1998 -99 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND UNAPPROPRIATED REVENUE. Bill 98 -167 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12890: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -168, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC. FOR 1999 STORM WATER PROJECT NO. 1. Bill 98 -168 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12891: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -169, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY FORA PORTION OF BALD HILL ROAD. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to accept a substitute to Bill 98 -169, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 98 -169 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12892: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 5 Nay: None Bill 98 -170, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE SMALL BUS. Bill 98 -170 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12893: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -171, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF MONROE STREET AT WOODLAWN AVENUE. Bill 98 -171 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12894: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -172, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF STADIUM BOULEVARD NEAR JACKSON STREET. Bill 98 -172 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12895: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -173, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (M), (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), SUBPARAGRAPH (R), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF STADIUM BOULEVARD. Bill 98 -173 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12896: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -174, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF EMERALD LANE AT DIAMOND RIDGE. Bill 98 -174 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12897: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 98 -160, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr & Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RENUMBERING AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS. Councilmen Landwehr & Vincent requested that Bill 98 -160 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -166, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE B (LEFT TURNS PROHIBITED; RIGHT TURNS PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY REMOVAL OF THE INTERSECTION AT MADISON STREET AND HIGH STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -166 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 7 RESOLUTIONS RS98 -23 — Establishing a Policy Pertaining to Sidewalks Within the City (sponsored by Councilman Landwehr). At Mayor Duane Schreimann's suggestion, Councilman John Landwehr made a motion to amend Resolution RS98 -23 as follows: 2. After taking into account fiscal and topographical considerations, that the City incorporate sidewalks in its own improvement projects on new and existing arterial streets, collector streets, and on local streets near schools and parks. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes. Following a very lengthy discussion, which included such topics as fiscal impact, priorities of other projects and locations of sidewalks, Councilman John Landwehr withdrew his motion, Councilman Carl Jaynes withdrew his second, and Councilman Landwehr stated that he wished to table Resolution RS98 -23 at this time to allow more discussion of the issue at future meetings. Councilman Landwehr stated he would like to have Council action on the issue by the March 15 Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the Council would meet on Monday, March 8, 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing Bill 98 -160 (amending animal ordinances), and stated that all interested citizens are welcome to attend. Councilman John Landwehr requested that the Council set a meeting to discuss RS98 -23 (sidewalk resolution). Following discussion, it was suggested that individual Council Members contact Councilman Landwehr before the next Council Meeting with their proposed changes or concerns, and he would have a substitute Resolution prepared for consideration at that time. Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the Algoa Annexation issue on the April 6 ballot is very important to the city, and that subsequently, an "Algoa Annexation Hotline" (634 -6304) has been set up for citizens to call if they have specific questions about that annexation issue. Councilman Carol Blaney asked who would be the entity responsible for removing graffiti from the concrete drainage ditch which runs through Lincoln University (LU) near the stadium. Public Works Director Marty Brose replied that he understands that it would be Lincoln University, but that at this point, no one has contacted him back to indicate that it was not the responsibility of LU. He stated if it is not LU's responsibility, they will get back to him and if it is the City's responsibility, the City will take care of it. Councilman Leonard Stella made comments regarding the issue of bipartisan elections in Jefferson City. Mayor Duane Schreimann agreed that, in his opinion, partisan elections should be eliminated in elections Jefferson City. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that City REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 8 Counselor Allen Garner is, at his request, currently researching the possibility of the City's having a split -party primary election, and he asked Mr. Garner to comment on it. Mr. Garner stated that he has sent out inquiries to other cities who already do this. He reminded the Council that the election authority for the City is the County Clerk, and that whatever changes the City makes, it is important to make sure he will be able to work with that new process. If not, the City may be in the position of conducting its own elections. A report of the findings on this issue will be put into a report and distributed to the Council as soon as it is available. Councilman Steve Nelson stated that three bills on the agenda tonight bore his name as sponsor, and that he had not been contacted previously about them. He stated that, in the future, if any ordinances of these type that have not come before the Public Works Committee are distributed with his name on them without prior notification, he will request that his name be withdrawn. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Authorizing Truman Boulevard Sidewalks — Following a brief presentation by Public Works Director Marty Brose, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson that the sidewalk be approved as indicated in Mr. Brose's report, motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes, and approved unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no council liaison reports to come before the Council at this time. 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 Carol Blaney and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:05 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None