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Home My Public Portal About19890515 39 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 mow Worm or UM _M'MU'- A Regular Council Meeting of May 15, 1989, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Marvin Feldman. The following Council Members were present: Present: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, and Woodman. Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARING: There was a public hearing to discuss rezoning of property on E. McCarty and Broadway from RA-2 (Multi-Family) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) . There was no one present to speak either for or against the rezoning. The public hearing concluded at 7:33 p.m. PREBENTATIONB PROM GALLERY: Mr. Bill Twoedie from Winter-Dent Insurance Company presented the City with a check for $62, 522.00 on behalf of U.S.F. & G. an the adjustment to the workmen's compensation policy. Mayor Gardner introduced Mr. Dan Gruen, the now Economic Development Director for the Jefferson City Aroa Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Stove Voile introduced Mr. Urban Mueller of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Mr. Mueller is an exchange student through Rotary and spending time in Jefferson City. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 05/01/89 b) Awarding of following bids: 1086 - Improvements to Seven Hills Road; Public Works 1096 - Manhole Rings, Covers & Risers; Public Works 1097 -- Skid Steer Loader; Public Works 1098 - PVC Pipe; Public Works c) Renewal of contract with Harold G. Butzer Inc. , for heating & air conditioning maintenance for City buildings d) Appointment to Jefferson City Police Department: L-.�,. .•;wv .. L'.' 2:,v:C:` :'tS`:- .:tiby:. 's1:••c.. ...>,.w,nr:,;...:.�..,.. _ l.- Y.ai. .-t; :2.rY.a- ..a.• "ta _ �,it, k ,}. 4,y:,: t:•i w.y?; ,.1:. •,"\tom?:: _+ -`- _ :t¢w - ,a. -,-,., ?� .;..c ti[4 - "+.:!._. - ti_. :.d=>2 t `ti•a:2 ^r`-4? .A'.s- xu'.:-'.:::' .] t`'.'+"&:6a.r ;L_7's»-`:2` _. ., ...._a......• w- n.. `fi•.2.. J.^'i ..A - � va+:` U ....... it.r;i4;('i a}� .. 4^yj^iR:: l."r'.,'y-:... ..- a . .. r v�L._ ir-a a+Y••! 'c*'f^-... .:.� .v-w... .Lf..:=`_i.i i� s7?L_4.....:1:�' .i.+•L � .-, N .. ..._ ..w . i ti=lY" w-�ihti�..RR..4 r,F r 4 0 w'r= REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 Probationary Policy Officers: Mark A. Easley; Christin E. Shinkle e) Appointments to Boards and Commissions: ` = Planning & Zoning Commission: Ken Mister (Ward 1; currently g'=: serves as alternate) ; Janice McMillan (Ward 4 ; currently serves as alternate) ; David Nunn (Ward 5) . All terms will expire May, 1993 . £`i tf Planning & Zoning Commission (alternates) : Peter J. g g Palermo (Ward 3) , term to expire December, 1993 . Lois Pohl (Ward 5) , term to expire December, 1992 . Mayor Gardner announced that item (e) would be held until later. Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Halsey asked Dave Johnston, City Administrator, the amount t° initially budgeted for the Seven Hills Road project. Mr. Johnston reviewed the amounts budgeted for the project, stating that between eight hundred thousand dollars and one million dollars had been budgeted, and briefly reviewed the process for the selection of the alternate route chosen. Councilman Halsey expressed his concern about: the project being over budget by several hundred thousand dollars before the construction began and stated he felt the this budget could very easily cost: twice the amount that is budgeted. Councilman Halsey asked Councilman Mason if he an the Chairman of the Public Works Committee was satisfied with the figures for this project. councilman Mason stated he would not object to thin bid being sent er study. Councilman Gordon withdrew his motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Halsey moved to amend the Consent Agenda by removing Bid 1086 - Improvements to Seven Hills Road, Public Works, from the Consent Agenda and sent back to the Public Works Committee for a work session before it is sent back to the Council for approval. Councilman Voile seconded the motion stating he felt this was a very important project and at the very least it should be sent back to the Public Works and Planning Committee. Councilman Owens stated the Council had approved the alternate route chosen by the Council and they had approved the monies for the 1 project at that time and stated she felt if this project was sent back to the Committee it would cause a delay in valuable construction r time. Councilman Woodman voiced his agreement with Councilman Owens. He stated this was part of the sales tax and the Council was committed to this project and felt the Council needed to stay with this project. as ,d. t^lam ,. '�-'Y--: 31.E -.h - l. i 4' 'x>�: "t. :.y.-M,...1_ �. .i--'\i'i.',1=�- -t `tiry.ai•: _ .Kr. i�. ,%M't 4' .. : vc4?,'yt..{ " :' -. ail.•;''�,•iF: �_•'••+r�•;•� F:� tit .:.2„'i 7:`.• ''� re-C. t iLi S C .t�{ti". tom.;e .•: 4�. , �. . M . .a . �`u c•:�^r°«�:,c-r�+!i�.r'f�#r >.:�iE-:..tti> s.�-"w.,::�•dcai..••o-r�,x1c�=::�,.:i;•i...u..:__.... .. •,., .. , ., t 41 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 =s' ', Councilman Haake moved to amend the motion to hold the work session -"T' before the next Council meeting. Councilman Mason seconded the amendment. A voice vote proved inconclusive and Councilman Mason `r i requested a roll call vote on the amendment. The vote was as s - follows: Aye: Davis, Feldman, Meeko, Mason, and Voile. tt,, Nay: Gordon, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen and Woodman. Mayor Gardner voted in the affirmative breaking the tie and approving the amendment. Councilman Scheulen stated his concern that the Council was .y questioning this project at this time. Councilman Scheulen reminded the Council they have routinely approved all aspects of this project `' until now and they have known it would exceed the amount received from the sales tax. After much discussion, Councilman Halsey called for the question and it was approved. Mayor Gardner requested a roll call vote on the motion and it was approved by the following vote: Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Jtaake, Halsey,ey, Mtas;on, and Woodman. Nay: Owens, Scheulen and Woodman. Councilman M:auon stated he would contact Dave Johnston to schedule 'rw' the work session. Councilman Haaks moved approval of the Consent Agenda no amended. Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it wan approved. Mayor Gardner announced the following changes to the Planning & Zoning Commission appointments: Ken Kuster (Ward 1) ; Janice McMillan (Ward 4) -- Terms to expire May 1993 . David Nunn (Ward 5) ; Alternate - Term to expire December 1993 Lois Pohl (Ward 5) ; Alternate -, Term to expire December 1992. Councilman Woodman moved approval of the appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion. Councilman Halsey stated he intended to vote against the appointments but he was not voting against the individuals per se. Councilman Halsey informed the Council he felt the Councilmen should be informed when an individual from their ward was being considered for an appointment to a Board or Commission. Councilman Halsey stated he felt this courtesy should be extended to the Council and he would vote against the appointments until he began to be notified when an individual from his ward was being considered for appointment. The motion was approved with the only dissenting vote being cast by Councilman Halsey. }v .. _ c .. mil' !Sa.i. ...._ .. .. . 42 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 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. Traffic Safety Commission 5/4/89; Transportation Commission 4/18/89; Departmental Monthly Reports ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner expressed her thanks to the City Clerk for the notebooks that had been compiled and distributed to the Council. Mayor Gardner announced that May 17 was National Transit Appreciation Day and free ridership was being offered on that day. Mayor Gardner announced that May 19 there were would be a luncheon for all City employees in recognition of there being no time off during the month of April for injuries. Mayor Gardner reviewed the report that had been distributed to the Council before the meeting outlining the accomplishments of the City during the past two years. Mayor Gardner stated these accomplishments wore not her accomplishments, but were the accomplishments of City employees. Mayor Gardner expressed her appreciation for all the hard work the City employees do for the City. Mayor Gardner announced her intention to appoint the following members to Boards and Commissions: Parks & Recreation Commission: Anne Lock (reappoint) , Dr. Thomas Brant (reappoint) , and Dr. R. G. Palmer (appoint) . All terms to expire June 1992. Cable Quality Commission: Bob Weber (reappoint) , Suzie Parker Nichols (reappoint) . Terms to expire June 1992. Transportation Commission: Mel Rogers (reappoint) . Term to expire June 1992. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission: Al Pittroff (reappoint) , 1 Jane Durham (reappoint) , Angeline Allison (reappoint) , Evelyn Ashford (reappoint) ; Bonnie Mae Dunlap (appointment) . Terms to expire April 1991. I BILLS INTRODUCED: I+ Bill 89-23, sponsored by Councilman Veile, entitled: f AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE • 43 • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED TELEPHONE OF MISSOURI ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF CABLE ACROSS PARK PROPERTY. Bill 89-23 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # • Bill 89-24, sponsored by Councilman Voile, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY IN WASHINGTON PARK. Bill 89-24 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Councilman Voile requested a suspension of the rules for this bill. There was no objection to the suspension of the rules and Bill 89-24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11231. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulon, Voile and Woodman. Nay: Nona. # # # Bill 89-25, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE Y, TEnjumuljABEINg, AND SCHEDULE P, TWO HOUR PARKING, OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS IT PERTAINS TO A PORTION OF HIGH STREET. Bill 89-25 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # Bill 89-25 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-26, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE J PARKING PRO uITE,Q OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A PORTION OF WESTMORE STREET. Bill 89-26 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-27, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: ri 44 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHAN^-ING, AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE U.:' THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING ALL OF INLOT 456 (230 AND 224 WEST MCCARTY STREET PLUS 313 AND 319 BROADWAY) FROM RA-2 (MULTI-FAMILY) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) . Bill 89-27 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-28, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 11120 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 BY INCREASING REVENUES, EXPENSES AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. Bill 89-28 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-29, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. , FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SEVEN HILLS ROAD. Bill 89-29 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # Bill 89-30, sponsored by Councilmen Woodman and Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 TRANSPORTATION OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF AN ARTICLE PERMITTING COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING ON BUSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. Bill 89-30 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. , BILLS PENDING: Bill 89-11, sponsored by Councilmen Mason and Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR RUBBERIZED RAIL CROSSINGS AT BROOKS AND INDUSTRIAL. Bill 89-11 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11221. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. t • ,.,1 : i.' _v.. ...0.- .,.0 ., - ' , -h ., .. .. . . .. .. . ... .. ,..E.t...:L.'s.-.a`,: ;,�X✓ .tl N y Llr DX✓<~a'): i:�rL =. , '. Y ». t ham.a . . 1.n ys, ., a 4.. . .. . ryi':' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 Nay: None. - # # # _ Bill 89-12 , sponsored by Councilmen Mason and Haake, entitled: ,- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE # MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS :< . EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. , FOR MONROE STREET CURB & GUTTER PROJECT. ry t Bill 89-12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11222 . Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. t1: Nay: None. # # # • Bill 89-13 , sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSSELMAN AND HALL CONTRACTORS FOR 1989 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT. Dill. 89-13 was road third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 1.1223 . Aye: Davin, Feldman, Gordon, Hanka, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. 11 # # Bill 89--14 , sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO OBTAIN REAL ESTATE NECESSARY FOR THE KNIGHT VALLEY STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT AND TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH. Bill 89-14 was read third time by title:, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11224 . + Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-15, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH C & C LAWN CARE illt SERVICE FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE. ,i ;i Bill 89-15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, 1i and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11225. ' Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, 11 Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. . i 1a 4 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 ) Nay: None. # # # If Bill 89-17, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN CITY BUILDINGS, Bill 89-17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11226. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veils and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-18, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ON PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MISSOURI BLVD, AND STADIUM WEST BLVD. IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Bill 89-18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and paused by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11227. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schaulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-19, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WAL-MART SUPERCENTER DEVELOPMENT, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 89-19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, ii and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11228. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veils and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-20, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: �? AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MODAG LOAN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON CITY MANUFACTURING, INC. 1 Bill 89-20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11229. ; Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. 47 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-22, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADING OF SAID PROPERTY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA FOR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS PERTAINING HERETO. Bill 89-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11230. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. INFORMAL CALENDAR: Bill 89--1, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PHILLIPS PIPELINE COMPANY FOR WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE RELOCATION AND REIMBURSEMENT CONNECTED THEREWITH OF THE PIPELINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SEVEN HILLS ROAD PROJECT. Councilman Mason requested thin bill remain on the Informal Calendar. REBOLUTIONO* Councilman Scheulen moved approval of RS89-4 which authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign any documents necessary for the assumption of bond indebtedness from Cedar City. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. NEW BUSINESS: City Administrator Dave Johnston requested direction from Council concerning intervention in the U.E. rate case on TOP money. City Counselor Allen Garner reviewed the information received and the background on this action for the Council. After some discussion, Councilman Haake moved to intervene in the U.E. rate case on TOP money. Councilman Veils seconded and the motion was approved with Councilman Feldman and Councilman Scheulen abstaining due to conflict of interest. # # # councilman Mason informed the Council he would like to see the Appointments Review Committee set a regular meeting and not rush 1. ,ti-, nt.L +i� .=y: :.is ;,;j;` ti-v .t .1 C. s >,'...'.. 'ci'. -,...... ..-.«. ........, ...t... .... 4, <':"'=v 4 , '3. :.Y 48 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 A through the process or abolish the committee. Councilman Gordon stated he felt there was some good that comes from that committee and he would invite the junior council members to attend the meeting if they so desired. After further discussion, Councilman Feldman moved the ordinance be amended and that the junior members of the Council be in charge of the Appointments Review Committee. Councilman Owens seconded the motion. } Councilman Halsey stated he felt there should be some guidelines to receive and discuss the appointments. Councilman Halsey stated he felt the Councilmen should be informed when the Mayor is considering appointing someone from their particular ward. After further discussion, Councilman Feldman withdrew his motion and Councilman Owens withdrew her second. Councilman Halsey requested a three minute recess. The meeting recessed at approximately 8 :45 p.m. Councilman Davis left the meeting at this time. The Council Meeting reconvened at approximately 8:50 p.m. Councilman Feldman moved the ordinance be amended and that the junior members of the. Council be in charge of the Appointments Review Committee. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason, ;3chculen, and Voile. Nay: llanke, Owens and Woodman. Councilman Owens stated she felt the Council had acted like children and she was embarrassed for the City Council. Councilman Mason requested a copy of the police report from Police Chief Gary Kempker regarding the recent thefts at Hamilton Towers. Councilman Mason stated he felt a high priority should be the safety of the residents of the Towers. Councilman Woodman informed the Council he had a comment on the discussion regarding the Appointments Review Committee. Councilman Woodman stated apparently his being elected chairman of the committee had irritated some Councilmen politically and he felt what had transpired at this meeting was about the silliest actions he had ever seen happen in the Council chambers. Councilman Halsey stated he had informed the city Clerk he would like all of his mail forwarded to him the day it arrives. Councilman Mason stated he felt Councilman Woodman's comments on the Appointments Review Committee were interesting and he hoped Councilman Woodman knew the comments made by Councilman Mason were not directed at Councilman Woodman. Councilman Mason stated he agreed with Councilman Woodman and that he felt the Appointments 49 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1989 Review Committee should have a more professional meeting. Councilman Mason stated he would oppose the junior members being elected the Appointments Review Committee. City Administrator Dave Johnston requested input from the Council at this time regarding the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting. Mr. Johnston stated it would be much simpler and faster to set the date while the Council was all together. After some discussion, Monday, May 22, 1989, at 8:00 p.m. was the date and time chosen for the meeting. Mayor Gardner passed around to the Council a drawing of a flag that had been proposed for Jefferson City. Mayor Gardner informed the Council she had had many requests for a City flag. After some discussion, Councilman Halsey requested estimates on the cost for a flag. Mayor Gardner informed the Council of some of the background information on the design of this flag and the individual whose design was chosen. Councilman Feldman moved the Council recognize by Proclamation the individual responsible for the design of the flag and honor him for his work. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Mason moved the Council go into Executive Session to discuss litigation as provided for in RSMO 610.025 (1) . Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Hooke, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulon, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None.