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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980105REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on January 5, 1998, 7:30 P.M. with President Pro Tempore Jackson presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Carl Jaynes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 3.2 acres located behind 1809 Christy Drive from RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) to C -2 (General Commercial) — A presentation was made by Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following the presentation, no one wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Jackson declared the public hearing on this matter concluded. Rezoning property located at 600 Eastland Drive from RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) to C -4 (Planned Commercial) — A presentation was made by Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following the presentation, Mr. Bernard Groner, 415 Shagbark, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. No one present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Jackson declared the public hearing on this matter concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Charles Sullivan, Missouri Department of Transportation ( MoDOT), made a presentation explaining why the MoDOT is requesting that the City prohibit bicycle traffic on the Missouri River Bridge during a period of construction later in the year, and encourage passage of Bill 97 -126 to ensure public safety. Ms. Caryn Giarratano, 4904 Sharon Drive, made a presentation in support of allowing bicycle traffic to continue on the Missouri River Bridge during construction, and asked the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 2 Council not to pass Bill 97 -126. Ms. Giarratano distributed copies of federal laws and state statutes governing bicycling in Missouri to be entered in the record. Mr. Steve Shiery, 6973 South Shore Drive, Hartsburg, MO, made a brief presentation in opposition to Bill 97 -126 as it is written. Following the presentations, a lengthy discussion was held during which Council members asked questions of Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Giarratano, and of city staff. Mr. Sullivan indicated that the MoDOT is attempting to find alternate ways to allow bicyclists to cross the river during the construction, and that he would be in contact with city staff during the next two weeks to discuss the issue further. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of December 15, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of December 23, 1997, Special City Council Meeting c. Bid 1723 - Protective Clothing, Fire Department d. Bid 1725 - Lumber, Public Works e. Bid 1727 - Hydraulic Breaker, Public Works A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman James Haake, and approved unanimously. Following the vote, Councilman Rick Nilges made a motion, as a member who voted on the prevailing side, to reconsider Item (a) of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges then made a motion to amend the Minutes of the December 15, 1997 City Council meeting by correctly reflecting that Bill 97 -118 had been placed on the Informal Calendar at that meeting, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 a) Bid 1662 (RENEWAL), Hydrated Lime, Public Works b) Used Equipment Solicited by Public Works Dept. A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of the bids, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Jackson stated that the following minutes /reports have been REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 3 received and are on file in the City Clerk's office: Transportation & Traffic Commission, 12/4/97; Public Works & Planning Committee, 12/20/97; Cable Quality Commission, 11/20/97; Appointment Review Committee, 11/17/97; Planning & Zoning Commission, 11/13/97; Parks & Recreation Commission, 11/10/97 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS President Pro Tempore Jackson announced that Mayor Duane Schreimann has presented the following appointments to the Council for their approval at this time: Police Department Appointments: Ralph Robinett, Reserve Police Officer Deric Heislen - Police Officer Jeff Dampf, Police Officer A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -122, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF CAPITAL HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -123, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF KNIPP WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -124, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 7 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY DELETING AND AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS, AND ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF PARK TREES, CITY GROUNDS TREES, CITY STREET TREES AND COMMUNITY STREET TREES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 4 Bill 97 -125, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges and Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FINDING AND DECLARING THE DEVELOPMENT AREA LOCATED IN THE PROGRESS URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, AREA MO. R -45, KNOWN AS THE HOTEL GOVERNOR PROJECT AREA LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A BLIGHTED AREA WHICH SHOULD BE REDEVELOPED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HOTEL GOVERNOR REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR SAID HOTEL GOVERNOR PROJECT AREA; FINDING THAT SAID FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONFORMS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON WITH HOTEL GOVERNOR REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT; AND CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Bill 97 -126, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX PERTAINING TO THE TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAFFIC ON REHABILITATION PROJECTS OF BRIDGES AND APPROACHES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 30, 1998, WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND AN EXPIRATION DATE. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -119, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF CORPORATE WOODS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12702: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -120, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CODIFYING THE CITY'S SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM FOR CATS AND DOGS. Bill 97 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12703: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 5 Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 97 -121, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT OF CHILD CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS. Bill 97 -121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12704: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 97 -114, sponsored by Councilman Carl Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF 1st VALUE INN, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -114 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 97 -114 was placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12705: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Stella and Vincent Nay: McDowell and Nilges Bill 97 -117, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOTEL GOVERNOR LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOTEL GOVERNOR. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -117 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 97 -118, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 6 MISSOURI OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION RELATED TO PARKING FACILITIES. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -118 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS9724 — Acknowledging Receipt of Final Development Plan for Hotel Governor and Setting Public Hearing (sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges and Haake). A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carl Jaynes made comments regarding the report which had been given to Council on the development process, and asked what is the next step in the process. City Administrator Rich Mays explained that the report had also been disseminated to the developers some time ago, and that the city intends to implement the staff recommendations in that report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding traffic hazards at the intersection of Eastland and Elm. He encouraged that he had witnessed an accident at that intersection a few days prior and encouraged the city to look at what can be done to improve safety in that area. Councilman Charles Jackson stated he had received numerous calls regarding the convenience store at E. McCarty and Eastland, and the concerns about the driveway off of E. McCarty Street to the new convenience store. He asked Public Works to look into that issue. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent announced that the ad hoc Convention Center Site Selection Committee will be 8:15 A.M. Wednesday, January 7. Councilman Carl Jaynes announced that the Center Program and Space Committee which was appointed at the December 15 Council Meeting will have its organizational meeting at 5:30, Wednesday, January 7. President Pro Tempore Jackson announced that, due to the celebration of Martin Luther REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 1998 7 King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 19), the City Council will not meet as it normally does on the third Monday of the month for January. Rather, the next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20. Councilman Rick Nilges announced that a Finance Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 P.M. immediately following the 5:30 Solid Waste Committee meeting. Councilman Carl Jaynes commented on the packet of information which the Council Members had received pertaining to a protest of the defibrillator bid award, and asked Fire Chief Robert Rennick about it. Chief Rennick replied that he had not received that information and that he had only now been made aware of it. He stated he would look into the issue and get back to Council on it. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of December 15, 1997 Executive Session — A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously.