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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 1988
The Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 1988, was called to order
at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Maury Stout, Pastor; First Assembly
of God.
The following Council Members were present: 4`
Present: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Hooke, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile, and Woodman.
Absent: None.
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The first Public Hearing was held to discuss Proposal 1003 on
Insurance. City Administrator Dave Johnston distributed copies of
the proposal tabulation to the Council,
Mr. Les Bushman, 116 Forest Hill, Jefferson City, addressed the
Council to express his concern with MoPerm. Mr. Bushman is the
Executive Vice President of the Independent Insurance Agents of
Missouri and reviewed with the Council several of the questions he
had concerning the establishment and operation of MoPerm.
Mr. John Lansford, 1924 Hayselton, Jefferson City, addressed the
Council regarding his concern with the specifications. Mr.
Lansford represented Fred Vogel Insurance and stated it was his
opinion that this should be rebid and that the specifications
should be written by delegates from local insurance companies.
Mr. Bill Tweedie, 685 Hobbs Road, Jefferson City, addressed the
Council as our current insurance carrier. Mr. Tweedie explained
the "Retro" proposal to the Council and recommended they seriously
consider this aspect.
Mr. Jerry Thomas, 1907 Williams Street, represented Penco and
addressed the Council regarding his concerns with MoPorm.
Mr. Don LoMond, 616 E. Capitol, represented MoPorm and reviewed
with the Council the history and purpose of MoPerm. Mr. LeMond
addrocmod the Josue of aeaoc aable rates that had been raised by the
agents and the Council.
After further discussion by the Council, Dave Johnston informed the
Council that a decision needed to be made as to which direction
Council wiuhed to proceed. Our current insurance carrier had
refused to extend coverage past the June 30 expiration date. Mayor
Gardner stated she would postpone voting on this issue until later
in the Agenda, under Unfinished Business.
The first public hearing concluded at 8:25 p.m.
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The second public hearing was to discuss the proposed changes in
the Subdivision Ordinance. There was no one present to speak
either for or against the revisions.
The second public hearing concluded at 8:28 p.m.
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The third public hearing was to discuss the annexation of part of
Lot 17, Mall Ridge Addition, Section Two. There was no one present
to speak either for or against the annexation.
The third public hearing concluded at 8:30 p.m.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY:
Mr. Joe Mickes of 925 Schumate Chapel Road and Mr. Owen Redel of
1126 Leslie Boulevard, spoke to the Council regarding the highway
right-of-way beautification program sponsored by the Missouri
Highway and Transportation Department. Mr. Redel explained that
participation may take place in three areas, mowing, litter pick-
up, and beautification. Mr. Redel stated the Highway Department
wished to utilize this program here in Jefferson City. This would
be a joint effort between the Highway Department, the Chamber of
Commerce and the City. Mr. Redel stated that if the City would
purchase the bulbs and plantings, the Highway Department would
plant and maintain the area chosen.
Councilman Halsey moved to support the proposed landscaping project
of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department and to work
with any other entity in the City. Councilman Gordon seconded the
motion and it was approved.
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Ms. Carolyn McDowell, 1222 Carter, Jefferson City, distributed to
the Council copies of the Report on Transit Privatization. Ms.
McDowell was representing the Transportation Commission and
highlighted the areas the Commission wished the Council to
consider. Mayor Gardner stated she wished the Council to have an
opportunity to review this report, and it would be discussed at
the next Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items:
a) Council Minutes of 06/06/88
b) Monthly Financial Statement
c) Approval of the following bids:
1019 - Oil & Grease, Central Maintenance
1021 - Squad Coats, Fire Department
d) Approval of Appointment to Cable Quality Commission
Hal Gardner to replace Chris Jordan. Term will expire
6/91 .
Councilman Scheulen informed the Council that the Review Committee
for Appointments to Boards and Commissions recommended approval of
the appointment of Hal Gardner to the Cable Quality Commission.
Councilman Scheulen moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Halsey seconded and it was approved.
MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED:
Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes and reports had been
received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Police Personnel Board 5/5/88 & 5/26/88; Thomas Jefferson Library
System 5/17/88; Traffic Safety 6/9/88; Departmental Monthly Reports
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
Mayor Gardner announced that a ban on burning had been issued as
of June 20, 1988, in the City limits. No permits will be issued
until further notice.
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BILLS INTRODUCED:
Bill 88-30, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
LIEN CREATED BY SPECIAL TAX BILL 12214.
Bill 88-30 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-31, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE UTILITIES EASEMENTS TO UNION
ELECTRIC COMPANY, UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND T.C.I. CABLEVISION,
INC. FOR THE CAPITAL DISTRICT-REGIONAL WEST, DOWNTOWN
UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
CONNECTED THEREWITH.
Bill 88-31 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-32, sponsorod by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON
CITY HOST LIONS CLUB FOR A SECTION OF THE CITY PARKING GARAGE.
Bill 88-32 was read first and second time by title. Councilman
Halsey requested a suspension of the rules for this bill. There
was no objection and Bill 88-32 was read third time by title,
placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as
Ordinance No. 11051.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Hooke, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Schoulon, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-33, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A UTILITY EASEMENT TO UNION
ELECTRIC COMPANY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
LINE.
Bill 88-33 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-34, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF OLD NORTH TEN MILE
DRIVE.
Bill 88-34 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-35, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE STATE OF MISSOURI, FOR WORK ON THE WEST
MAIN STREET PROJECT.
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Bill 88-35 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Counoil.
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Bill 88-36, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF OAK HILLS SUBDIVISION - SECTION 2, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 88-36 was read first and second time by title. Councilman
Scheulen requested a suspension of the rules for this bill. There
was no objection and Bill 88-36 was read third time by title,
placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as
Ordinance No. 11052.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-37, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION
1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE
EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE
SAME SUBJECT.
Bill 88-37 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-38, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE FROM THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RAMPS DESIGNATED 3 AND 4 AS PART OF
THE NEW MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT.
Bill 88-38 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-39, 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
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED.
Bill 88-39 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-40, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
10942 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 BY AMENDING
THE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION IN THE PLANNING AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT.
Bill 88-40 was read first and second time by title. Councilman
Halsey requested a suspension of the rules for this bill. There
was no objection and Bill 88-49 was read third time by title,
placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as
Ordinance No. 11053.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-41, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF MALL RIDGE ADDITION - SECTION 6, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 88-41 was road first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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Bill 88-42, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING
ORDINANCE 9598, AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SAME SUBJECT.
' Bill 88-42 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
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BILLS PENDING:
Bill 88-22, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
PROPERTY.
Bill 88-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote an Ordinance No. 11054.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Henke, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-23, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED
SUBDIVISION CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 9109, 9176, 10254, AND
16464 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT.
Councilman Voile asked Tom Benton, Director of Planning and Code
Enforcement if the developers in the area had examined this
ordinance and if they had any problems with it. Mr. Denton
informed the Council that several of the developers had noen the
ordinance and did not have any problems with it. Mr. Benton stated
that there had not been any major changes in this ordinance, other
than street light locations be placed on the plat. Mr. Benton
stated this ordinance was to include the subdivision code into the
Code of the City of Jefferson. As there was no further discussion,
Bill 88-23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11045.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Veils and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-24, sponsored by Councilman Haake entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS IT PERTAINS
TO CABLE TELEVISION.
Councilman Halsey moved this bill be amended as follows:
Section 8-13.02. Five of the six citizen members be
designated as to specific wards and that the sixth member
be designated as an "at large" representative.
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Councilman Voile seconded the motion. After some discussion as to
the rotation of the sixth member, Councilman Halsey withdrew his
motion Councilman Voile withdrew his second. Councilman Haake
requested this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar for further
study.
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Bill 88-25, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH USX CORPORATION
CYCLONE FENCE FOR THE 1988 GUARD RAIL INSTALLATION PROJECT.
Bill 88-25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11046.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Veile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-26, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF EL MERCADO DEVELOPMENT - SECTION ONE, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 88-26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11047.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-27, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON'S
CLEANING FOR THE CLEANING OF UNIFORMS FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS.
Bill 88-27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11048.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
8ohoulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-28, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
10942 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 BY AMENDING
THE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT, SEWER DIVISION.
Bill 88-28 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11049.
Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens,
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
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Bill 88-29, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE MODAG TRUST FUND FOR A CIVIC
CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF
THE MODAG TRUST FUND.
Bill 88-29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11050.
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Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Heake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, .
Scheulen, Voile and Woodman.
Nay: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
Councilman Scheulen moved approval of RS88-5 regarding the City
supporting the construction of a commuter parking lot by the
Missouri Highway and Transportation Department. Councilman Halsey
seconded the motion and it was approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Gardner requested the Council choose an alternate data for
the first meeting in July as July 4 is a holiday. Councilman Voile
moved the first Council meeting in July be held on Monday, July 11,
1988. Councilman Mason seconded and it was approved.
Councilman Halsey moved the Council take a five minute recess.
Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it was approved.
The Council reconvened at approximately 9:20 p.m. Bill Lockwood,
Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the memorandum he had
submitted to the Long Range Planning Sub-Committee on the Parks
Management Center Improvements.
Mr. Lawrence Tinsley, 1622 Rosewood, Jefferson City, asked
permission to address the Council concerning problems at Hough
Park. Mr. Tinsley expressed his dissatisfaction with the gas pumps
being at Hough Park and the trash that has been accumulating at
the back of this building.
Mr. Harold Snider, 1016 Winston Drive, Jefferson City, voiced his
complaints about the appearance of Hough Park and asked the Park
and Recreation Commission to consider a dross code for the golf
course.
Mr. Harold Snider, 910 Winston Drive, Jefferson City, also voiced
his complaint about the rodent problems and the accumulation of
trash at this particular site has created.
Councilman Halsey informed the Council that ho had driven by thin
area on Friday evening and that these gentlemen had a very valid
complaint. After further discussion, Councilman Gordon moved that
Planning and Code Enforcement in conjunction with Parks and
Recreation look at the area in question and report back to the
Council at the next Council mooting as to what it will take to
clean up thin area. Councilman Halsey seconded and it was
approved.
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Councilman Voile moved the joint meeting of the Cable Quality
Commission and the City Council be postponed until after the
Commission meeting in July.
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Councilman Gordon moved to accept the bid for insurance of Winter
Dent of U.S.F.& G. Retro with the exception of Boiler, Public
Official & Law Enforcement. These three were to go to Ricci &
Associates. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion.
Councilman Feldman stated he was very uncomfortable with the
interchange of bids and proposals.
Councilman Voile stated he was very uncomfortable with the whole
situation and was not sure that the Council has all the answers.
Councilman Voile expressed his displeasure at the Council being
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forced to make this type of decision by July 1. Councilman Voile
further stated he felt the Council was not addressing the question
of whether they should go with a commercial carrier or a public r`
entity.
Councilman Scheulen stated he felt that with Councilman Gordon's
motion the Council was making it clear they were wishing to stay
with a commercial carrier.
After further discussion, Councilman Gordon withdrew his motion and
Councilman Halsey withdrew his second.
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Councilman Halsey move the Council recess for five minutes.
Councilman Gordon seconded and it was approved.
The Council meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
Councilman Gordon moved that a committee consisting of City
Administrator Dave Johnston, City Counselor Allen Garner, Personnel
and Safety Officer Sue Utterback and the senior Council member from
each ward meet and make a recommendation to the Council at a
special session on July 29, regarding insurance coverage.
Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved.
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Councilman Haake moved that a Resolution be drafted for Council
approval that the bids for insurance be received no later than the
end of March. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was
approved.
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Mayor Gardner requested the Council to reconsider the date they had
chosen for their July meeting as she would be out of town and
unable to attend. Councilman Mason stated he did not feel this
would be a problem as the Mayor Pro Tem could chair the meeting.
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Councilman Haake moved that the request from Water District No. 2
for the installation of a new water tank be forwarded to Board of
Adjustment for a recommendation. Councilman Halsey seconded the
motion and it was approved.
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Councilman Feldman requested Dave Johnston obtain information on
the possibility of unlimited solid waste pick up and any
ramifications that might result from this action.
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Councilman Gordon moved the Mayor draft a Resolution to send to the
Missouri Highway and Transportation Department requesting signal
lights at the intersection of 179 and Country Club Drive.
Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES:
Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes
of June 6, 1988. Councilman Halsey seconded and it was approved.
There being no further business Councilman Halsey moved the meeting
adjourn. Councilman Gordon seconded and it was approved. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 p.m.