HomeMy Public PortalAbout19970616REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on June 16, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor
Duane Schreimann presiding.
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: Byrd, Jackson , Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, and
Nilges
Absent: Haake and Vincent
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Lots 79 and 82 of "The Diamonds" Subdivision, Section Four, from C -1
Neighborhood Commercial to C -2 General Commercial (Introduced Bill 97 -33). Keith
DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation giving the
background of the request for rezoning. Following the presentation, there were no persons
present who wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor
Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded on this issue.
Amendment to Section 35 -86 of the Zoning Code Relating to Zoning Protests (Pending
Bill 97 -27). Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation
regarding the proposed amendments. City Counselor Allen Garner explained that the
amendments are to bring the City into compliance with state statute. Following the
presentation, there were no persons present who wished to speak in favor of, or opposition
to, the proposed amendments. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing
concluded on this issue.
AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER
Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that there were some items which he would like the
Council to consider out of order. There were no objections to the request to take up the
following items out of order:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Chief Tyler Brewer presented a Medal of Valor to Sgt.
Mike Smith of the Jefferson City Police Department for recent actions in a situation where
St. Smith displayed bravery above and beyond the call of duty. Following Chief Brewer's
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comments, the medal was awarded, comments and congratulations were offered by Mayor
Duane Schreimann thanking St. Smith on behalf of the City, and the gallery gave a standing
ovation to honor Sgt. Smith.
Resolution RS97 -8 —
Recognition of Sgt. Prenger and his Bloodhound • Gus' for their
efforts in the apprehension of the Algoa Correctional Center
escapee (sponsored by Councilman McDowell). A motion was
made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to adopt Resolution
RS97 -8, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved
unanimously. Gus and Sgt. Prenger were present to accept the
award.
Resolution RS97 -6 — Recognition of Helias Girls' Track Team (sponsored by
Councilman McDowell). A motion was made by Councilman
Carolyn McDowell to adopt Resolution RS97 -6, seconded by
Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. Following the
presentation of the resolution by Mayor Duane Schreimann,
coaching staff and members of the track team introduced
themselves and each tem member gave the event in which she
competed, and the place won.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Ms. Gladys Coggswell, 419 King Street, Frankford, MO, made a presentation regarding the
upcoming storytelling conference which will be held at Lincoln University, and invited
members of the public to participate.
Ms. Ruth Schaefer, 801 W. High Street, made a presentation regarding bicyclists who
attempt to cross the Missouri River Bridge coming to and from the Katy Trail. Ms. Schaefer
stated she feels some kind of accommodation needs to be made for cyclists to prevent their
competing with the busy bridge traffic. Public Works Directory Marty Brose stated that the
Missouri River bridge falls under the jurisdiction of the Missouri State Highway Department.
Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood stated that a bicycle trail across the
bridge is part of the City's Greenway master plan. Mayor Duane Schreimann requested that
Mr. Lockwood contact the Missouri Highway Department and report back to the Council on
the status of that project.
June Commercial Yard of the Month, was awarded by Mayor Duane Schreimann to the
Jefferson Inn, 801 W. High street. The award was accepted in person by Ms. Ruth
Schaefer, Innkeeper.
Mr. Henry Dahl, 2106 Jefferson Street, made a presentation to voice his opposition to
pending Bill 97 -32 pertaining to communication antennas and support structures. Following
Mr. Dahl's presentation, City Counselor Allen Garner announced that the sponsor of the bill
plans to place the bill on the Informal Calendar tonight to allow for a public hearing to be held
on this issue at the July 7, 1997, Council Meeting. Staff encouraged anyone with input on this
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matter to attend the hearing.
Mr. Joe Wilson, 423 Oberlin Place, made a presentation to voice his continued opposition
to Ordinance 12581 which regulates the number of cats and dogs at residences within the
City.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of June 2, 1997, City Council Meeting
b. Renewal of Workers' Compensation Professional Services Agreement and
Excess Insurance
c. Renewal of Agreement for Investment Banking and Lobbying Services
d. Renewal of Lease for Parking Lot #4 with Cole County
A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the Residential Yard of the Month Award for
the month of June has been awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayes, 1111 Maywood Drive.
The award will be mailed to the Hayes' since they could not attend the meeting to accept
it in person.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and
are on file in the City Clerk's office:
Workers' Compensation Annual Report; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 5/15/97;
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 4/28/97; Auditors' Report for Missouri River
Regional Library; Board of Adjustment, 5/13/97; Finance Report for May, 1997.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 97 -33, 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 LOTS 79 AND 82 OF "THE DIAMONDS" SUBDIVISION,
SECTION FOUR, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST EDGEWOOD
DRIVE AND DIAMOND RIDGE FROM C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
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Bill 97 -34, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS
EXCAVATING COMPANY FOR THE EAST McCARTY STREET (LAFAYETTE TO CLARK)
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Public Works Directory Marty Brose explained that staff was requesting suspension of the
rules on Bill 97 -34 in order to complete the project in a timely manner. No objections were
made to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 97 -34 was read second and third times
by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12619:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -35, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES IN THE DESIGN OF THE EXPANSION OF THE TRANSIT AND CENTRAL
MAINTENANCE GARAGE.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 97 -23, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) (STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF
PARKING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MYRTLE AVENUE AND STADIUM
BOULEVARD.
Bill 97 -23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12620:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -24, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (OTHER
SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE
ADDITION OF AN INTERSECTION NEAR REAR OHIO.
Bill 97 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
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vote as Ordinance 12621:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -25, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401,
SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (OTHER SPECIFIED
INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF
THE TWO INTERSECTIONS ON SHAWN DRIVE, AND SCHEDULE (H) (YIELD SIGNS),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF AN INTERSECTION OF TROY DRIVE AND
DON RAY DRIVE.
Bill 97 -25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12622:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -26, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, SCHEDULE Z (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (A)
(FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY), BY THE ADDITION OF
A PORTION OF UNION STREET.
Bill 97 -26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12623:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -27, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35, SECTION 35 -86 RELATING
TO ZONING PROTESTS.
Bill 97 -27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12624:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -28, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A NARCOTICS CONTROL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS, AMENDING THE 1996 -97 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 97 -28 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12625:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -29, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF ONE ELM PLAZA SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 97 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12626:
Aye: Byrd, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
and Nilges
Nay: None
Bill 97 -30, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ENACTING A NEW
ARTICLE VIII, PROCEDURES FOR WRECKERS AND TOWING SERVICES PERMITTED
FOR PLACEMENT ON CITY'S ROTATION LOG.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 97 -30 be placed on the Informal Calendar.
Bill 97 -31, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADDING A NEW
SUBPART E OF SUBSECTION 4 OF SECTION 3 -12 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT AND OFF - PREMISE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the sponsor of Bill 97 -31, Councilman Larry Vincent,
had informed staff that he wishes to place Bill 97 -31 on the Informal Calendar in his
absence.
Bill 97 -32, sponsored by Councilman Kammerdiener, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO COMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNAE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE X
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS) OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE, RENUMBERING
THE CURRENT ARTICLE X (ADMINISTRATION) AS ARTICLE XI (ADMINISTRATION),
PERTAINING TO THE PLACEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE AND
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SUPPORT STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; BY ESTABLISHING OTHER
SAFETY AND WELFARE PROVISIONS REGULATING COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE
AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES; TO DEFINE ACTS CONSTITUTING A PUBLIC
NUISANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND
RENUMBERING THE CURRENT ARTICLE XI (VIOLATIONS AND PENALTY) AS
ARTICLE XII.
Councilman Kammerdiener stated he wished to place Bill 97 -32 on the Informal Calendar
at this time to allow time for public input.
RESOLUTIONS
RS97 -7 —
Authorization for Police Department to Apply for continued Participation in the
Local Government /School District Partnership Program (sponsored by
Councilman Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Randy Kammerdiener
for adoption of RS97 -7, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved
unanimously.
RS97 -9 Authorization for Police Department to Participate in the Missouri Highway
Safety Program (sponsored by Councilman Landwehr). A motion was made by
Councilman Bill Byrd for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson
and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought before the Council at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Carl Jaynes commended Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood
and the Parks and Recreation staff for the excellent upkeep and appearance of the City's
parks.
Mayor Duane Schreimann stated he has received complaints regarding the appearance of
the area in front of City Hall, and suggested that staff consider if improvements need to be
made.
City Administrator Rich Mays announced that Councilman Larry Vincent had asked that
Council set a date for a meeting between themselves and the ad hoc Convention Center
Committee. Council consensus was to hold the meeting at 7:30 PM, Monday, July 14, 1997.
Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding the fire training seminar recently held
in Jefferson City. He commended Fire Chief Robert Rennick and the State Fire Marshall on
a job so well done that future seminars will also be held in Jefferson City.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding this year's Fourth of July
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celebration in Jefferson City. She stated that the celebration has been extended to a two -day
event, and that one feature this year will be a fly -over of a B -2 Stealth Bomber.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Minutes of May 19, 1997 and June 2, 1997, Executive Sessions: A motion was made by
Councilman Carolyn McDowell to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Charles
Jackson and approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Steve Nelson to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and
approved unanimously at 8:40 PM.