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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980120REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 1 PRE - COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing regarding the impact of proposed tax abatement for Hotel Governor and Final Development Plan for Hotel Governor was held at 7:30 P.M. on January 20, 1998, immediately preceding the Regular City Council Meeting. The public hearing was called to order by Councilman Rick Nilges, followed by roll -call. The following Council Members were present: Present: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson & Nilges Absent: Jackson, Stella and Vincent Staff Presentations — City Administrator Rich Mays made a presentation regarding the City's involvement in the process of attracting a developer for the Hotel Governor. Following his presentation, City Counselor Allen Garner made comments further regarding the process itself. Citizen Presentations — The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed tax abatement which would allow the redevelopment of the Hotel Governor: Bruce Cohn, Hotel Governor Redevelopment Corporation Fred Lafser, Hotel Governor Redevelopment Corporation Bert Kimble, 2618 Briarwood Drive, Superintendent of Schools, Jefferson City Public School District Mike Forck, 6438 Liberty Road, Western District Commissioner of Cole County David Meyer, Director of Economic Development, Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Bob Chiles, President, City National Savings and Loan John Kuebler, 3204 Pembroke Square, President of Jefferson City School Board Max Fischer, 227 E. Capitol, President of Capital Main Street, Inc. Duke McVey, President of Local AFL -CIO Allen Pollock, Director of Jefferson City Housing Authority No one present wished to speak in opposition to the issue. Seeing no further persons wishing to speak, Councilman Rick Nilges declared the public hearing concluded at 8:00 P.M. and called for a brief recess before the Regular City Council meeting convened. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting convened on January 20, 1998, 8:05 P.M. In the absence of REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 2 Mayor Duane Schreimann and President Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilman John Landwehr made a motion to nominate Councilman Rick Nilges to conduct the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 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, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson & Nilges Absent: Jackson, Stella and Vincent A quorum was declared present. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Councilman Rick Nilges stated that if there were no objections by Council, he wished to take up Resolutions RS97 -21 and RS97 -22 at this time. No objections were indicated. RS97 -21 — Recognition of Jefferson City Jaycees for 1997 Christmas Parade (sponsored by Councilman Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges read the resolution in its entirety, and asked Messrs. Jeff Backes and Frank Wansing to come forward to be presented with a copy of the resolution on behalf of the Jefferson City Jaycees. RS97 -22 — Recognition of Little Mr. and Miss Cole County 1997 (sponsored by Councilman Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges read the resolution in its entirety, and asked Miss Audrey Lyn Gaines and Master Blake Alan Werner to come forward to be presented with copies of the resolution. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Jim Rocca, 1818 W. McCarty Street, made a presentation regarding Council Bill 97- 124 which provides for removal and maintenance of trees in the City. Mr. Rocca urged passage of the bill and stated his reasons why trees were important to the City. Mr. Mark Robinett, 5926 Hwy. 54 West, Henley, Missouri, made a presentation regarding Bid 1726 (Defibrillators, Fire Department). Mr. Robinett stated why he believed his REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 3 company's product was superior to the product chosen, and indicated that his company's bid was $5,000 lower than the bid chosen. Following his presentation, a brief discussion was held by Council regarding the matter. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of January 5, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1731 - Uniforms, Fire Department c. Amendment to Contract with Architect's Alliance for Transit /Central Maintenance Garage Expansion d. Application of Conditional Use of Right -of -Way for Hotel Governor Redevelopment Corporation A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 (a) Bid 1722 - Concrete & Concrete Products, Public Works (b) Bid 1726 - Defibrillators, Fire Department A motion was made by Councilman James Haake that Item (a) be approved, and Item (b) be held over for further consideration, motion was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Councilman Rick Nilges stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's office: a. Appointments Review Committee, 1/5/98 b. Finance Report for November and December 1997 c. Parks & Recreation Commission, 12/8/97 d. Planning & Zoning Commission, 12/11/97 e. Finance Committee, 1/13/98 f. Cable Quality Commission, 12/18/97 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 4 MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Rick Nilges announced that members of Jefferson City Youth Club were serving as the JCTV camera crew at meeting, and encouraged youth to watch the "Teen Talk" on JCTV shown 10:30 P.M. each Friday night. He commended this group of young people for their interest in city government. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -127, 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 3.2 ACRES LOCATED BEHIND 1809 CHRISTY DRIVE FROM RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 97 -128, 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 600 EASTLAND DRIVE FROM RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -4 PLANNED COMMERCIAL. Bill 97 -129, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF "STONEHILL" SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -130, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF PROST SUBDIVISION , A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -131, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 5 Bill 97 -132, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12679, THE 1997 -98 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING A POSITION PERTAINING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE OF FULL -TIME POSITIONS. Bill 97 -133, 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 THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MCCARTY STREET. Bill 97 -134, 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 HOUCHIN STREET AT BALD HILL ROAD. Bill 97 -135, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VERSLUES CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JEFFERSON CITY TRANSIT /MAINTENANCE FACILITY ADDITION. Bill 97 -136, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION & OFFENSES BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XIII OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. Councilman Carolyn McDowell moved to accept a substitute Bill 97 -136 as distributed to Council Members. Motion was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr and approved unanimously. Bill 97 -137, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 6 BILLS PENDING 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. Before the bill was considered, the Council recognized citizens present who had a past interest in this issue, and allowed them to speak. Mr. Duane Causey, 2304 Plymouth Rock, and Mr. Arthur Wankum, Capital Savings and Loan, both spoke in favor of the bill. Bill 97 -122 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12706: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Nilges None 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 -123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12707: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Nilges None 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. Councilman John Landwehr stated that the sponsor of Bill 97 -124, Councilman Larry Vincent, had indicated his wish to place the bill on the Informal Calendar in his absence. Councilman John Landwehr moved that Bill 97 -124 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 7 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 -125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12708: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Nilges None 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. Bill 97 -126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12709: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Nilges Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 be withdrawn at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 8 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 MISSOURI OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION RELATED TO PARKING FACILITIES. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -118 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 97 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12710: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Nilges None RESOLUTIONS RS97 -25 — Adoption of 1997 Affirmative Action Plan. A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. RS97 -26 — Five -Year Capital Improvements Program. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. RS97 -27 — Declaration of Alley Near the Hotel Governor as a Public Alley. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS (a) Set date for Southgate Subdivision PUD Appeal Hearing — Following a brief discussion, Councilman James Haake made a motion that the hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., Monday, February 2, 1998 in the City Council Chambers, motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. (b) Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding off -duty police officers contracting to do work for private companies, and asked staff to look into the use of city equipment for personal gain. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1998 9 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council liaison reports given at this time. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of December 23, 1997 Executive Session — A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman James Haake for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously at 9:15 P.M.