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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on October 6, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor
Duane Schreimann presiding.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella
and Vincent
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning 2.53 acres on southwest corner of W. Truman Blvd. and Constitution Drive
from RA -1, Multiple Family Residential to C -O, Office Commercial - Keith DeVault, Director
of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation outlining the background of the
request for rezoning. No one present spoke in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed
rezoning.
Rezoning Lot 9, Dix Acres Subdivision, Section Three, .97 Acres on northwest corner of W.
Truman Blvd. & Scott Station Rd. from C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C -2 (General
Commercial -Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation
outlining the background of the request for rezoning. No one spoke in favor of the proposed
rezoning. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning:
Margie Tanner, 3627 Mall Ridge
Pat Cryderman, 332 Kent Street
David Phelps, 3619 Mall Ridge
The primary reason for the opposition was an increase to the existing high volume of traffic
in an area with many small children.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda:
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a. Minutes of September 22, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting
b. Bid 1715 - Three /Four Wheel Parking Vehicle, Public Works Dept.
c. Bid 1717 - Wide Format Engineering Copier, Public Works
d. Authorizing Renewal of Agreement with Lincoln University for Cable Access
(JCTV)
e. Authorizing Designation of Robert Kenney as Employer Representative at
1997 LAGERS Annual Meeting
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Item (d) be removed from the Consent Agenda
for separate consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval Items
(a), (b), (c) and (e) of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Steve
Nelson, and approved unanimously.
Item (d): Councilman Carl Jaynes moved for approval as presented, seconded by
Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved with Councilman Charles Jackson abstaining from
discussion and voting.
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:
Public Works & Planning, 9/25/97; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 9/4/97;
Appointment Review Committee, 9/22/97.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he was submitting the following appointments for
approval:
Appointments to Boards & Commissions:
Board
Person
Term Expires
Term Status
Transportation and Traffic
Larry Steinmetz
replaces K. Lowry
June 2000
Full
Housing Authority
Saundra Allen
replaces C. Mitchell
Nov 2001
Full
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Board
Person
Term Expires
Term Status
Housing Authority
Jim Jordan
replaces C. Vogel
Nov 2001
Full
Cable Quality - Alternate
Jeff Bassinson
replaces M. Downing
who resigned
June 2000
Partial
Industrial Development
Authority
Mike Downing
replaces J. Jordan who
resigned
May 2000
Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for approval of the appointments,
seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 97 -84, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 671.
Bill 97 -85, 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.
Bill 97 -86, sponsored by Councilman 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 97 -87, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING
REFERENDUMS ON TAX ISSUES RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER.
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Bill 97 -88, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A TITLE 49 OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Bill 97 -89, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1996 -97
ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND
FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
Bill 97 -90, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 3-
10, 8 -14, 8 -15, AND 15 -8 OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557.
Bill 97 -91, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 13 AND PART OF LOT 12 ON MOREAU DRIVE.
Bill 97 -92, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS AND
COMPANY FOR AUDIT SERVICES.
Bill 97 -93, sponsored by Councilman 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, 1997, TO OCTOBER 31, 1998, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE
CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT
DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
Bill 97 -94, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF CYPRESS POINT SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
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BILLS PENDING
Bill 97 -72, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
FACILITIES AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM.
Bill 97 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12661:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -73, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRISTAR COMMUNICATIONS
FOR THE VOTING RECEIVERS RADIO SYSTEMS UPGRADE PROJECT.
Bill 97 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12662:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -74, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN
ELECTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH
ANNEXATION.
Bill 97 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12663:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
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Bill 97 -75, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF FMP SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON.
Bill 97 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12664:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -76, 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 ON A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET.
Bill 97 -76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12665:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -77, 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 ON A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET.
Bill 97 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12666:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -78, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF IDLEWOOD DRIVE.
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Bill 97 -78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12667:
Aye:
Nay:
Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
None
Bill 97 -79, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE F (THROUGH ROADWAYS), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WEST
EDGEWOOD DRIVE.
Bill 97 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12668:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -80, 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 INTERSECTION OF LONDON WAY AT FAIRGROUNDS, AND
SCHEDULE (J) (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF
A PORTION OF LONDON WAY.
Bill 97 -80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12669:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -81, 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 INTERSECTION OF TOWER DRIVE AT PRIMROSE DRIVE.
Bill 97 -81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
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vote as Ordinance 12670:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -82, 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 ON A PORTION OF METRO DRIVE.
Bill 97 -82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12671:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 97 -83, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF, AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO, PROPERTY FORMERLY USED FOR CITY WASTE STORAGE.
Bill 97 -83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12672:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges,
Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 97 -56, 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) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STOP INTERSECTION OF WEST MCCARTY
STREET AND INDUSTRIAL DRIVE.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 97 -56 remain on the Informal Calendar
where it dies.
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Bill 97 -71, 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 35 ACRES TO THE NORTHEAST OF AND BEHIND THE
DWELLING ADDRESSED AS 2215 CHRISTY DRIVE FROM RS -2 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND
M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -71 remain on the Informal Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Amending Council Meeting Schedule for January 1998 to Accommodate Holiday -
A motion was made Councilman Rick Nilges to amend the schedule to meet January
5 and January 20 (Tuesday), 1998. Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry
Vincent and approved with Councilman Carl Jaynes voting "Nay."
b. Councilman Rick Nilges announced that the Finance Committee will meet October 9,
and, if needed, October 13 and 14.
c. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that he witnessed the City's First Responder program
in operation the previous evening while shopping at Wal-Mart. He stated that the crew
arrived a full three minutes before the ambulance arrived, and he commended the
firefighters involved in the program for outstanding performance.
d. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding a petition filed with Public Works
by Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan on Julie Lane to change a bus route. Public Works Director
Marty Brose responded that the change has been made on a trial basis.
e. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that City Counselor Allen Garner explain the
October 16 public hearing conducted by the Cable Quality Commission. Mr. Garner
replied by briefly explaining the cable franchise process and encouraged anyone with
comments regarding TCI's service to attend the public hearing.
f. Councilman John Landwehr stated he has received numerous calls regarding the
access to Eastland Drive due to new businesses in the area. Public Works Director
Marty Brose stated that there is a proposal for a traffic light at Eastland and Elm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Councilman Charles Jackson stated he continues to be concerned about the City's
policy of awarding bids to local bidders even though they are not the lowest bids
submitted. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that the bidding process would be one of
the items discussed at the upcoming Finance Committee meeting.
b. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the center line on Stadium
Blvd., and asked Public Works Director Marty Brose to check into the situation.
c. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the cemetery tour given
during the prior weekend by the Historic Preservation Commission, and distributed
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brochures about the event.
d. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding lengthening the green -light signal
those persons entering Missouri Boulevard from Kansas Street. Public Works Director
Marty Brose stated he would check into the matter.
e. Councilman James Haake made comments regarding the inconvenience caused by
the closed ramp on the Tri -Level Exchange, and asked Public Works Director Marty
Brose to look into the status of that closing.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Carl Jaynes stated that it has been confirmed that members from the USS
Jefferson City Submarine will be at the October 20 Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes that the Council go into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing real estate, personnel, and litigation. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Bill Byrd and approved by the following vote at 9:00 PM:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella
and Vincent
Nay: None
ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Administrator Evaluation: Following a brief presentation by Mayor Duane Schreimann,
a motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd, to
accept Mayor Schreimann's recommendation of a three percent (3 %) meritorious salary
increase. Motion was approved unanimously.