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Home My Public Portal About19971117REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on November 17, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Bill Byrd, 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: Mayor Duane Schreimann A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY President Pro Tempore Jackson recognized a group of fifth graders from Immaculate Conception school who were present to sing a special song entitled, "Jefferson City, You've Got Style." Included in the group were Miss Rebecca Landwehr, daughter of Councilman John Landwehr, and Aaron Kempker, nephew of Councilman Larry Vincent. The song, which follows, was written by Mr. Ray Nilges, grandfather of Miss Kayla Nilges who is in the group. Jefferson City, you're mighty pretty When you wake up in the morning and bring a new dawning with you You're like a light, sunny and bright All your charms come shining through. Jefferson City, my kind of city You're always carin' and wearin' a great, big neighborly smile You're number one, second to none Jefferson City, you've got style! After the class sang the song, President Pro Tempore Jackson thanked the teachers, parents and students who made the presentation. Ms. Ann Warren, attorney at law with the firm of lnglish and Monaco, and President of the Downtown Group of Capital Main Street, Inc. spoke in favor of Bill 97 -108 which will be introduced later in the meeting. She felt the reduction of metered parking from two -hour to one -hour on High Street would benefit the whole community. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1997 2 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of November 3, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1649 - (Renewal, Year 2) Metal and Machine Work, All City A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 RFP No. 1720 - Life Insurance, Human Resources: A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Jackson stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's office: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 9/30/97; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 11/6/97; Public Works & Planning Committee, 10/23/97; Board of Adjustment, 10/9/97; Parks & Recreation Commission, 10/13/97 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -108, sponsored by Councilman John Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE N(B) (PARKING METER ZONE, 1 HOUR LIMIT), AND SCHEDULE S(B) (PARKING METER ZONE, 2 HOUR LIMIT) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO LOCATIONS ON HIGH STREET. Bill 97 -109, sponsored by Councilman Larry 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 HIGHWAYAND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG WEARS CREEK. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1997 3 Bill 97 -110, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -106, sponsored by Councilmen Jaynes, Vincent, Haake and Nelson entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROGRESS URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. MO. R -45 ( "URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (AMENDED - 1997) "). Bill 97 -106 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12692: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -107, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE PROPERTY. Bill 97 -107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12693: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -85 remain on the Informal Calendar Bill 97 -87, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1997 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING REFERENDUMS ON TAX ISSUES RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 97 -87 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 97 -95, 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 LOT 9 OF DIX ACRES, SECTION THREE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND SCOTT STATION ROAD FROM C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -95 remain on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS97 -16 RS97 -17 Outstanding Service Award (Posthumous) — Earl Gay (Byrd) Outstanding Service Award — Gary Buford (Byrd) A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for adoption of Resolutions RS97 -16 and RS97 -17, seconded by Councilman James Haake and approved unanimously. RS97 -18 Supporting Retention of Union Pacific Railroad Terminal in Jefferson City (McDowell) Following a presentation by Mr. David Meyer of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce on the impact of retention of the terminal, and discussion by members of the City Council stating that they do not want this resolution to be an end to actions taken by the City to ensure the terminal is retained, a motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. RS97 -19 Authorizing Action Necessary to Assist in Title Transfer Involving Governor Hotel RFP (Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges and Haake) A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for adoption of Resolution RS97 -19, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1997 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman James Haake announced that a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting would be held Thursday evening, November 20, at 7:30 PM. Any council member not able to attend should call Public Works Department to inform them. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd that the Council go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate, personnel, and litigation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved by the following vote at 8:00 PM: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None