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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960506REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 6, 1996, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann 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, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 1.77 Acres in Lot 21 of Knipp West Subdivision, Section Three, from RA -2 Multiple Family Residential, to C -1, Neighborhood Commercial / Bill 96 -7 (Jaynes). Planning & Code Enforcement Director Keith DeVault presented a brief background on the request for rezoning. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, no one present wished to speak either in favor of, or opposition to, the request for rezoning. Rezoning a portion of Southwood Hills Addition South of Intersection of Oscar Drive &Aaron Court, Including a Portion of Christy Acres Subdivision, from RA -2, Multiple Family Residential, to C -1, Neighborhood Commercial / Bill 96 -8 (Jaynes). No one present wished to speak either in favor of, or opposition to, the request for rezoning. Rezoning a Portion of Southwood Hills Addition Located Behind 1510 Tanner Bridge Road from RS -2, Single Family Residential, to PUD, Planned Unit Development / Bill 96 -9 (Jaynes). No one present wished to speak either in favor of, or opposition to, the request for rezoning. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Mark Thompson of the United States Post Office made a presentation regarding the annual Food Drive. A proclamation was presented to Mr. Thomas by Mayor Schreimann, and citizens of the City were encouraged to participate by donating food for the food drive to be distributed to local agencies for redistributed to the needy of our community. Audit Report - Mr. Steve Smith from Williams- Keepers made his company's audit presentation to the Mayor and City Council. Following his presentation, members of the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 Council asked Mr. Smith questions regarding the findings of the auditing firm. Moreau Heights Cub Scout Pack 11 - Cub Scout Pack 11 made a formal presentation of a check in the amount of $850.91 to the City Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of planting trees. The money was raised by the pack during a recent walk -a -thon. The Mayor and City Council commended the boys on their outstanding contribution to the community through their efforts. City Administrator Rich Mays introduced Sergeant Steve West who made a presentation on the effectiveness of Community Policing within Jefferson City. Mr. Dick Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation to the Council regarding his opinions for alternate convention center locations. He distributed a map showing one of his recommendations. Following Mr. Groner's presentation, a lengthy discussion was held pertaining to alternative locations for a convention center. CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes of Meetings of April 15, 1996 Council Meetings b) Bid 1477 - Heating & Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (renewal) All City. c) Bid 1552 - Elevator Maintenance in Public Buildings, (renewal) Public Works Dept. d) Bid 1629 - Elevator Modifications (ADA) - Police Dept. e) Bid 1631 - Touchless Vehicle Wash System - Public Works, Transit f) Parking Lease for City Parking Lot #24 (McCarty & Adams) g) Contract Renewal with Centech & Associates for HVAC h) Contract Renewal with Montgomery Kone, Inc. For Elevator Maintenance I) Contract Renewal with Shirley Love for Airport Cafe j) Amendment 1 to State Block Grant AIR 945 -40B for Airport Land Acquisition - Public Works Councilman McDowell stated she wished to consider items (a), (f) and (I) separately. Councilman Jackson stated he wished to consider items (b), (c), (d), (e) and (j) separately. (a)- Councilman McDowell moved to amend item (a) to correct the minutes by the removal the incorrect reference to a Chamber of Commerce representative to the Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Jackson, and approved unanimously. City Clerk was directed to make necessary correction. (b), (c) & (d)- Following a lengthy discussion in which Councilman Jackson requested information in the future regarding contractor's previous performance when requesting approval for a contract extension, Councilman Jackson moved to approve items (b), (c) & (d), motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 (g) & (h) - Councilman Jackson moved to approve items (g) & (h), motion was seconded by Councilman Kammerdiener, and approved unanimously. (f) - Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman McDowell requested that item (f) be held over for consideration in the future until more information can be obtain regarding Parking Lot 24. (I) - Councilman Vincent moved that item (I) be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman Jaynes, and approved unanimously. MINUTES RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's office: Public Works & Planning Committee, 4/18/96; Historic Preservation Commission, 4/4/96 and 3/26/96; Board of Adjustment, 3/12/96; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 4/4/96; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 3/18/96; Planning & Zoning Commission, 3/14/96; Finance Report for March, 1996; Firefighters' Retirement System Board, 1/12/96 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he had the following appointments to present to the Council for approval: Appointments Review Committee - Councilman Nilges, Councilman Kammerdiener, Councilman Jackson, Councilman Haake and Councilman Byrd. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. Solid Waste Committee - Councilman Vincent, Councilman Nelson, Councilman Jaynes, Councilman McDowell and Councilman Landwehr. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously. Council Representative to following Boards & Commissions: Parks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Vincent Historic Preservation Commission - Councilman Byrd Transportation & Traffic Committee - Councilman McDowell USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee - Councilman Jaynes E -911 Committee - Councilman Nilges Councilman Byrd moved for approval of the Mayor's recommended appointments, motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson, and approved unanimously. Mayor Duane Schreimann recommended the following appointments to the Council for their approval: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness: Rusty Sweaney Councilman Byrd moved for approval, motion was seconded by Councilman Kammerdiener, and approved unanimously. Probationary Telecommunications Operator: Rose M. Heard Community Service Officers: Tracey L. Allen Carolyne M. Brown Councilman Haake moved that the appointments be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 96 -6, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE V (HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO HANDICAPPED PARKING ACCESSIBILITY. Bill 96 -7, 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 1.77 ACRES OF LOT 21 OF KNIPP WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, LOCATED OFF OF KNIPP DRIVE, FROM RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. Bill 96 -8, 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 10,030 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OSCAR DRIVE AND AARON COURT, FROM C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Bill 96 -9, 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 6,792.62 SQUARE FEET, PART OF LOTS 71 AND 72 OF SOUTHWOOD HILLS ADDITION, LOCATED BEHIND 1510 TANNER BRIDGE ROAD, FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 Bill 96 -10, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1995 -96 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, THE PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND, AND AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE OF FULL TIME POSITIONS AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12354, THE 1995 -96 BUDGET. Bill 96 -11, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -18 (REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS; DISPOSITION OF UNREDEEMED ANIMALS), SUBPARAGRAPH C, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO FEES FOR THE ADOPTION OF ANIMALS FROM THE CITY OF JEFFERSON ANIMAL SHELTER. Bill 96 -12, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1995 -96 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FOR TRANSIT. Bill 96 -13, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR SECTION A 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. Bill 96 -14, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERCLEAN EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR TOUCHLESS VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM. Bill 96 -15, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF ADAMS STREET. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 Bill 96 -16, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES EAST OF LOT 83 OF SCHOTTHILL WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE. Bill 96 -17, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF TYLER STREET BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND JACKSON STREET. BILLS PENDING Bill 96 -1, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR STADIUM BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Bill 96 -1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12454: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -2, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI PETROLEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR UNDERSEALING STADIUM BOULEVARD. Bill 96 -2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12455: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -3, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ADVERTISING AND SIGNS. Following reading of Bill 96 -3, a lengthy discussion was held regarding the current process for regulating signs. Councilman McDowell requested that the primary sponsor of the bill place it on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Vincent requested that the bill be placed on the Informal Calendar, after which further discussion was held. Following the discussion, Councilman Vincent requested that Bill 96 -3 be removed from the Informal Calendar so he could withdraw it. Bill 96 -3 is withdrawn by sponsor. Bill 96 -4, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INSTITUFORM MISSOURI FOR EAST SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT. Bill 96 -4 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12456: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -5, sponsored by Councilmen Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RATE OF ONE -HALF (' /2) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 6, 1996. Bill 96 -5 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Landwehr moved that bill 96 -5 be amended as follows: Section 2. This ordinance shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, for their approval, at the Election to be held on the Sixth day of August, 1996, at the places designated by the County Clerk for said Election and the ballot shall be in substantially the following form: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 Proposition 1 Shall the City of Jefferson 1111pu c a continue the current sales tax of one -half of one percent for the purpose of funding capital improvements by its imposition for the period of April 1, 1997 to March 31, 2002? [ ] Yes [ ] No If you are in favor of the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "Yes ". If you are opposed to the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "No ". The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. Bill 96 -5 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12457: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS96 -2 - Improvement of Houchin Street Between E. Dunklin and Bald Hill Road. Councilman Haake moved that RS96 -2 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Vincent, and approved unanimously. RS96 -3 - Accepting Recommendation of Ad Hoc Convention Center Committee on Pursuing Convention Center (Vincent). Councilman Landwehr moved to amend RS96 -3 as follows: 1. The Council hereby accepts and endorses the Committee's recommendation to further pursue a development agreement with the Ramada Prost Group for a convention center to be located adjacent to Southridge Drive, provided that should this oilc 1 l�hl1 li . d�t�1111i11Vd llut b . vialilc Vl cllul LJ W al.l11cvc a U cvclotJ Lli clll agIGC1l c L llut uc Dui. l.cSJlu7l, Lllcll c1101715 511411 uc uli ct.1VU to tllc 1./ 111 Q. II41111111.1l1S Group to ubtdill a silt l.cllllally , suppui cd Ly a dcvcl VtJ 111 tilt ag1ce11rol1tLctwecli ilie City an Jo11n Q. IIaiiinions. the John Q. Hammons Group or other developers or groups may continue to submit proposals for alternate locations for consideration by the Council. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Kammerdiener. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Landwehr withdrew his motion to amend and Councilman Kammerdiener withdrew his second. Councilman Landwehr then moved to amend RS96 -3 as follows: 1. The Council hereby accepts and endorses the Committee's recommendation to further pursue a development agreement with the Ramada Prost Group for a convention center to be located adjacent to Southridge Drive, provided that should this site either be determined not be viable or efforts to achieve a development agreement not be successful, then efforts shall be directed REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 to the John Q. Hammons Group to obtain a site centrally located, supported by a development agreement between the City and John Q. Hammons. Other developers or groups may continue to submit proposals for alternate locations for consideration by the Council. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Vincent, and approved by the following roll - call vote: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, Nelson and Nilges Nay: Byrd, Jaynes, McDowell and Vincent Following further discussion, Councilman Landwehr moved to amend RS96 -3 by the addition of paragraph (6) immediately following paragraph currently existing paragraph (5): 6. Should proposed sources of major funding not be available by June 30, 1997, the Council will on its own, or through committees, reconsider both the Ramada /Prost site and the central business district locations (as well as any other proposed sites) in light of information generated pursuant to this Resolution; and determine the most appropriate site; and explore other sources of financing to build a convention center. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Vincent. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Jackson called for the question, and the motion to amend was then approved unanimously. RS93 -3 was then approved, as amended, by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Jaynes and Kammerdiener COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no council liaison reports at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman McDowell had questions regarding the work which is being done by TCI in the City to upgrade their system. Councilman McDowell asked the City to consider doing something special in observance of National Pet Week, and suggested extended hours at the animal shelter so people could adopt animals. Councilman McDowell mentioned that there were currently no Lincoln University volunteers present to operate the JCTV cameras, and asked what the status of the situation with JCTV was. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1996 NEW BUSINESS Finance Committee - Council requested that the audit report and letters pertaining to JCTV be referred to the Finance Committee for its next meeting. Comprehensive Plan - Councilman Landwehr suggested that the Comprehensive Plan be approved by Resolution instead of ordinance. Mayor Schreimann suggested that if there were no objections, he would call a Council work session on Wednesday, May 29, at 7:00 P.M. to discuss various issues. There were no objections to the work session. EXECUTIVE SESSION There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Byrd moved that the Council go into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing real estate matters, motion was seconded by Councilman Jaynes, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 10:10 P.M.: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, and Vincent Nay: Nilges