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Home My Public Portal About19891211 .'YN.J w�;M� (- YS 1Z1 i �'.'' S. L ..1.. } 'W .,�. `.•': i. ; .._;. 1"G..w+ r° .;f'+'.:!+F'NKttli?�s:+Pxti}+w:tii�<..i:._.-i_ s..n,:a...,.t..,.r.*_> .Nra:+'3z.+ x..'f?`.u�c}2.:,.,,kt-c4:a .,e.......,, .......:a.__S_. .,a,..,...'t 1%".ne:::.-r cw.....c,1L- ::°5.,:a. •e....�.5 z... ..>:r'h.,..fi.?'w...:�n2stia3; .StiN: i M 185 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 A Regular Council Meeting of December 11, 1989 , was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Reverend Clifford Willis (resident) Pastor; Sugar Creek Baptist Church (Columbia) . s ' Following the invocation, City Administrator Dave Johnston led those present in the pledge of allegiance. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Absent: Davis, Owens, and Voile. A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARING: The first public hearing was to consider rezoning of certain lots on Eastland Drive, Wooded Lane, Timber Road , Chickadee Road, Nuthatch Drive and Shagbark Road from RA-2 (Multiple Family) to RS-2 (Single Family Residential) . There was no ono }present to speak ei.thnr tor or against the rezoning. The second public hearing was to consider rezoning of .47 acre tract behind ( 02 Bla.i.r. Drive from RA-2 (Multiple Family) to P1)1) ( Planned Unit Development) . There was no one present to speak either for or against the rezoning. The third public hearing was to consider rezoning ng of 1. 9 acre tract situated 250 feet north of Missouri. Boulevard, lying immediate east of and adjacent to the northerly extension of. Blair Drive l'rotn RA- 2 (Multiple Family) to C-2 (General. Commercial ) . There wan no one present to speak either for or against: the rezoning. The public hearings concluded at approximately 7 : 35 p.m. ': PRESENTATIONS PROM GALLERY: The first presentation from the Gallery was a special presentation 1 of a Key to the City presented to Mayor Gardner by the "Mayor of !; Emerald City" . Mayor Gardner presented three representatives from + ACTPAC with a proclamation. ACTPAC is currently performing "The Wizard of Oz" . li # # # Mayor Gardner presented Mr. Jim Whaley with a Key to the City in appreciation for all of his work on the Traffic Safety Commission. I The Mayor informed the Council that the earliest record of Mr. im mr Amm mmrm 186 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 Whaley's involvement in this Commission is in 1971 when it was the, Parking & Traffic Commission. Mayor Gardner thanked Mr. Whaley for his dedication to this City and for the many years he has volunteered his service. # # # Mr. James Riner addressed the Council concerning the increasing, number of businesses that are being conducted in homes without obtaining a conditional use permit. Mr. River stated that the city zoning ordinance required conditional use permits for this type of activity in a residential area. Mr. Riner stated that many times, once the business has grown to such an extent to be a problem in the neighborhood, it has been in operation for many years and the City has a difficult time trying to enforce the code at this time. Mr. River stated he felt the Council needed to carefully consider this issue and decide how they need to proceed in the interpretation of the code. Councilman Scheulen asked Mr. River why he considered it a problem if someone was using their home only to receive calls and schedule, appointments. Mr. Riner stated that the business would probably grow. in size and scope and could produce problems. Councilman Scheulen questioned how the applying for a conditional use permit would help solve the problem. Mr. River stated that it would notify the neighbors that this typo of activity was being conducted in their neighborhood and would give them a chance to express their views and concerns at the outset. Mr. finer stated he was not necessarily for or against conditional use permits for this type of activity, but felt that this requirement should bo enforced to give the residents an opportunity to know what is happening in their neighborhood. Councilman Halsey asked Mr. River if he felt this type of activity would take away from the neighborhood. Mr. Riner stated he felt it depended on the type of business being conducted. # # # Mayor Gardner presented Navy Chief Petty Officer Hersey with a certificate for Advanced Honorary Sea Cadet. Mayor Gardner presented: Officer Hersey with a Key to the City in honor of all of his efforts; on the Submarine Committee. • # # # Mr. Linn Steele, 8th District Commander of the American Legion, and' i Mr. Ron Schollmeyer of the Roscoe Enloe Post #5, State of Missouri,'! presented Mayor Gardner with a certification of appreciation for heiil active participation in their efforts to restore pride in the flag. it At this time, Mayor Gardner requested the Council consider Resolution' 89-23 which had been held over from the November 20 Council meeting. 187 .`t REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 ' Resolution 89-23 honored the Lincoln University Blue Tiger Battalion ;� Rangers for their accomplishments. Councilman Haake moved approval !? of RS89-23 . Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was !i approved. Mayor Gardner Distributed copies of the Resolution to those present and congratulated them on their achievements. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: b;. a) Council Minutes of 11/20/89 ' b) Conditional Use Permit - Ralph F. Dulle; installation of sign c) Conditional Use Permit - Federal Express Corporation; placement of drop box ' d) Renew lease agreement with MHTD for airport property e) Award of following bids: ii 1121 - Microfilm Reader/Printer, Camera & Software; Police & City Clerk 1128 - Moveable Walls; Finance f) Appointments to Boards and Commissions City Cemetery Board - Joel Caldwell , Term to expire December % 1992 i Firemen' s Pension Board - Michael O'Rourke (Reappoint) , Term to expire August 1992 Equal Employment Opportunity commission - Harold (Hal) G. Rohrer, Term to end December 1990, (Elected by Chamber) ; Pamela Rost, Term to expire December 1991 ; Lee Capps (reappoint) , Term to expire December 1991; Rick Beck (reappoint) , Term to expire December 1991 Citizens Advisory Committee on Juvenile & Family Affairs - Doug Nicklas, Term to expire September 1992 ; Jim Rackers (reappoint) ; Term to expire September 1992 Mayor Gardner announced she was withdrawing the nomination of Mr. . Joel Caldwell to the Cemetery Board at this time. Councilman Scheulen stated he had been contacted by Mr. Dan Eiken from Check G Office Equipment stating he felt their bid on 1128 had been rejected j` ji on a minor technicality. Councilman Scheulen stated that if this had , II happened, it was not appropriate. Purchasing Agent Jim Hartley i' ri stated that Check Office had failed to comply with the bid d specifications and that rejecting their bid was consistent with what I, the City has done in the past and with the requirements of the ,l specifications. After further discussion, City Administrator Dave Johnston stated he had some concerns with the overall project and the costs involved. Mr. Johnston recommended the Council reject all ' It 188 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 bids and allow staff to review the project and possibly rebid. Councilman Scheulen moved to remove Bid 1128 from the Consent Agenda and to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Halsey stated he had received a call from Mr. John Hequembourg concerning the Mayor's appointment to the Housing Authority Board. Mr. Hequembourg had told Councilman Halsey that he was informed there was not sufficient Council support for his reappointment. Councilman Halsey requested the record show that he had not been contacted concerning the reappointment of Mr. John Hequembourg to the Housing Authority Board. BIDS/PROPOSALS OVER $25,000 P1117 - Employee Benefit Administrators; All City 1125 - Custom Cab Forward Triple Combination Pumper, Fire Department Councilman Feldman moved to approve the bids and proposals over $25, 000. 00. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor. Gardner announced the following minutes/reports had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Transportation Commission 10/17/1..39 ; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 10/23/89 ; Parks & Recreation Commission 1.0/24/89 ; Parks • & Recreation Commission Recreation Activities Committee 11/7/09; Planning & zoning Commission 11/9/89 ; Board of Adjustment 11/14/89 : Public Works & Planning 11/20/89 ; Parks & Recreation Commission 11/21/89 Reports: City Administrator report on Police Department Computer; Mayor ' s , report on National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta ; Department of Transportation's report on Tremain Cafe ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced the minutes and reports from the Chamber of Commerce were on file in her office if any one wished to review them. li Mayor Gardner announced her intent to make the appointments to various Boards and Commission: Animal Rescue Advisory Commission - Barbara Lock, Term to expire January 1993 ; Diane Jones (reappoint) , Term to expire January 1993; , Sharon Keating (reappoint) , Term to expire January 1993 .�'r"4��fi�: .�` �..,?:..-J...�.'a n.�!�. .i. - , t..,. . � ,.u:�,-.-'�' e�?.,...i.«....... ..... .��.. ....,.,..+�Y. Cw3i ,...L?;rvtd;-iv .`; r.,,...��..-' ::.C�i4"�+.xt rxv...F'..,c3 x.x<‘e'x��A!';?' 1ti:Y�"�.K � t i '' 189 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 Police Personnel Board - Tom Weaver (reappoint) , Term to expire )' January 1993 ; Mildred Monaco y (reappoint) , Term to expire January 1993 ,. . Historic Preservation Commission - Bob Herman, Term to expire December 1992 ; Eldon Hattervig (reappoint) , Term to expire December 1992 'k Plumbing Board - Jerry Kamp, Alfred Schmitz, Pat Schulte, Terms to r expire December 1990 ; Vern Duncan (staff representative) Environmental Quality Commission - Lucy Sjoblom, Term to expire November 1990; Nathan Cook (reappoint) , Term to expire November 1994 . Mayor Gardner announced that the christening of the U.S.S. Jefferson City would be March 24 , 1990. Mayor Gardner stated that Submarine Committee is looking at two separate tour packages, one by plane and one by bus. As soon as the information is available, it will be passed on to the Council . Mayor Gardner reminded the City Council that the next meeting was on January 8 , 1990. DILLS INTRODUCED: Hill 89-144 , sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK To EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE PLAN AND CAFETERIA PLAN FOR THE CITY . Bill 89-144 was rood f. i rst and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Scheulen requested the rules be suspended for thin bill . Councilman Feldman asked why the rules needed to be suspended. City Administrator Dave Johnston informed the Council that the current contract for employee health insurance expires on December 31, 1989 . There was no objection to the suspension of the rules :tnd Bill 89-144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11345. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, liaake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-145, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: 1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE 1 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI DEPARTMENT '! OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR A NARCOTICS ASSISTANCE CONTROL PROGRAM. Bill 89-145 was read first and second time by title and ordered it .{ r. > .t. 4 �. i 4:..R ttil r ` t i. '` .^=t xi% . . �?�� i=' "...s.< .1"y•."; :: ,,. • p ..,........ ....e.�tt _. ... ... .,..«... .. .,,..-_�......�,,. ` ...... ..i* w t'S" {.,..�.:.>.- 3 ...,.\w .. ....,, _ k:S�+:t.G.V i74 wi °Rw•a,S'Ca...ax£tw_....a a....c ,..u._-,...r.3.. .i'a'w`i.`...ii.ii.f. :. .>~.C; uh ,!e � fs,.4. ,t,...:�,r. a . �. :c;t`w:,.,�a �.: , Z 1J' V 1 90 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 distributed to members of the Council. Councilman Scheulen requested a suspension of the rules for this bill . Councilman Feldman asked why the rules needed to be suspended. City Administrator Dave Johnston stated this contract should have been approved prior to December 1 and he felt that waiting until the next Council meeting on January 8 , was to late. There was no objection to the suspension of the rules and Bill 89-145 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11346. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-146, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HEART OF MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY FOR A SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. Bill 89-146 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Mason requested a suspension of the rules for this bill . Councilman Mason stated that the current contract expires on December 31 , 1989 , and with there being only one Council meeting In December, it in necessary to suspend the rules. There was no objection and Bill 89-146 was read third time by title, placed on f.Isa.l passage, and passed by the following vote on Ordinance No. 11:347 . Aye: Feldman, Gorden, Hooke, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-147 , sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE PARKING AREA IN THE 800 BLOCK OF WEST MCCARTY. Bill 89-147 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Haake stated the area referred to in this bill is the 600 block, not the 800 block. # # # Bill 89-148, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING 1 AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF . JEFFERSON, BY REZONING CERTAIN LOTS ON EASTLAND DRIVE, WOODED LANE, TIMBER ROAD, CHICKADEE ROAD, NUTHATCH DRIVE AND SHAGBARK ROAD FROM RA-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO RS-2 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 89-148 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . • %'' �n-,*:.SV :`,t ''' t ♦ ..� tom ttz y t , } „., 1 n 1; •*.; �'vt..>y c., F. k,,i:.�,,, ti' 4 ,si'.:, ., 7 }.. , i r '_C��k„,,... t' 't W. °,.„1,;,—S;ti3'"uk:�42.,-m-y. 'SLiY. ��. Kr+ : � T,'; ", 191 4` ' ,''j',' -:it 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 n;';',';; ' Bill 89-149, sponsored by Councilman entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING $, ,.:..:.. 4 AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING A .47 ACRE (APPROX. ) TRACT BEHIN. 602 BLAIR } ' DRIVE FROM RA-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, J ALSO BY REZONING A 1.9 ACRE (APPROX. ) TRACT SITUATED 250 FEET NORTH OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD AND LYING IMMEDIATELY EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF BLAIR DRIVE FROM RA-2 , MULTIPLE FAMILY, ' TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 89-149 was read first and second time by title and ordered i distributed to members of the Council . € fit. # # # t`i•. Bill 89-150, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: .;;' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , DECLARING REAL PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING ITS SALE AND AUTHORIZING THE `''f4' MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED. ,=y;yk1 Bill 89-150 was read first and second time by title and ordered as:" y distributed to members of the Council . < # # # Bill 89-151, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DELAWARE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INCLUDING THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN. Bill 89-151 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 89-152, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBTAINING OF AVIGATION EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF RIGHT- , OF-WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT, INCLUDING THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN. Bill 89-152 was read first and second time by title and ordered i distributed to members of the Council . II 1+ # # # 11 !+ Bill 89-153 , sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: ,I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. 1 �1 I yYt,t..,-4^4Y,t j ieLt:45,5 a. ';:1� �:Ji ..l.sf Y :2.f-�ri. ,�¢.. ttA ti ::+:i.'. >.s i t; t. G X ,may'} .yrn: �wk,rrF;t.'f', ,;!Y%"vNC;` 1 j k � � �t 19 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 Bill 89-153 was read first and second time by title and ordered x" distributed to members of the Council. # # # ' Bill 89-154, sponsored by Councilmen Haake and Mason, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE `f'r MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY AND JEFFERSON COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF LIGHTS AND FOR HISTORICAL LIGHTING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. fd e Bill 89-154 was read first and second time by title and ordered qty, distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Haake requested a suspension of the rules for this bill so that Union Electric could �lp receive the tax credit for this year. As there was no objection, Bill 89-154 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, .r- and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11348. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. SILLS PENDING: 13i11 89-139, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE CODE `tY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J, PARKINS; PIOj1 If3TTLI), OF SECTION 18-401 HY ADDING A PORTION OF HYDE PARK IWAI). t.4 Hill 89-139 wan read third time by ti.tice, placed on L' i.nul panna(Je, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 17.342 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. II # II Bill 89--130, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE G, STOP INTFISECTIONS, SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 18-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF ELDORADO DRIVE. Bill 89-140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11343. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman, Nay: None. # # # I Bill 89-141, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A WRITTEN LEASE ON CERTAIN PREMISES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT LEASED TO RICHARD P, TREMAIN AND RUBY A. TREMAIN. ,._.o........_s_......, :13,:n�vk:,#�z.r~'wiiti-�';+.�, - �,t; _s _}� .>�r .�..�.t.°.tk,�...._i.?�`t., `:,L_ �v. jr .�2.z:s.?.�......... ..�! ;�.._. :�.�.. .. .�.,._. ..,, ,.....nar.,'!��'+�T.� .r�a..'siS�:i,:'* 4 r 193 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 Bill 89-141 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11344 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. Bill 89-143, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, `: ; AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF Fw JEFFERSON, BY REZONING THE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY WOODLAWN, MONROE, y STADIUM AND MADISON FROM RS-4 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C-O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL. ,i Bill 89-143 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11349. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haaka, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # III Councilman Scheulen moved that Biil. U')-143 be reconsidered at this time. As Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. bill 09-143 , sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , CHANGING, AMENDING, ?>'' AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZoN I NG CODE OF THE CITY OI' JEFFERSON, BY REZONING THE PROPERTY 1IOUNUFI) IHY WOODI.AWN, MONROE, STADIUM AND MADISON FROM RS-4 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C-O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 89-143 was read third time by title, placed on final pant:ago, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11349 . Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, acheulon, and Woodman. Nay: None. Abstain: Feldman. REBOLUTYONB: Councilman Halsey moved to approve RS89-26 regarding support for the submittal of an application by Youth 2000 Committee to become a demonstration community. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. # # # 1 Councilman Haake asked Public Works Director Mike Bates if it was still City policy not to charge property owners for curb and gutter work that was done on an arterial street. Mr. Bates answered in the affirmative. Councilman Haake stated he felt this was an unfair policy and requested Resolution 89-27 be forward to the Public Works 1 194 • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 and Planning Committee for review and recommendation. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: City Administrator Dave Johnston reminded the Council that they had been given the Convention and Visitor's Bureau budget for the coming year at the last Council meeting and that the Council needed to approve this budget. Councilman Gordon moved approval of the budget, Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Feldman stated that he and Tom Benton from Planning and Code Enforcement had recently been to University City and had learned that they were not doing things all that different from the way Jefferson City was operating, with the exception of a couple of items. Councilman Feldman stated that the ordinances that had been distributed in the Council packets were proposed changes in the current code and moved to schedule a work session of the Council to review and discuss these proposals. Councilman Iiaake seconded the motion. Councilman Scheulen stated he felt the Council should not consider passing any ordinances of this type until they have had plenty of public input. Councilman Scheulen encouraged the public to attend the work session to provide input in the planning stages and that public hearings be conducted to allow the public a chance to respond to any proposed ordinance changes. As there was no • further discussion, the motion was approved. A work session will be scheduled after the first of the year. N 0 N Councilman Halsey distributed to the Mayor and Council copies of as map that had four different designated business districts. Councilman Halsey stated that the City needs to do more to encourage development in the downtown area. Councilman Halsey moved to direct City Administrator Dave Johnston to work with the other. Department Directors to determine the pros and cons of offering tax abatements to possible developments in these four areas. Councilman Halsey stated this report should be presented to the Council at the second meeting in January. Councilman Mason seconded the motion. Councilman Halsey stated he felt that tax abatements are sometimes misunderstood by the public. Councilman Halsey stated that many times more revenue is brought into the City from a tax abatement than what is received from the developer. Councilman Scheulen stated he had no problem with giving a tax abatement to industry that might create jobs and generate income fog; the City, but he did not feel that tax abatements should be given to it businesses that are in competition with other businesses. After further discussion, the motion was approved. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: • 195 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes 1 from November 6,. 1989 and November 20, 1989. Councilman Halsey I seconded the motion and it was approved. 11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Haake moved the Council go into Executive Session to ! ; discuss Real Estate as provided for in RSMo. 610.025 (1) . Councilman 11 Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll /1 call vote: { 11 Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, and Woodman. It Nay: None. ij f ! If �{ +{I jt