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Home My Public Portal About19900716 is:: _ - 4+ i. . r.A.i. ,C. - ... . 327 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 j! A Regular Council Meeting of July 16, 1990, was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Marvin Feldman. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. The following Council Members were present: ¢' Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Absent: Mason. A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: Mr. Jim Lauf, Lauf Equipment Company, Inc. , requested to address the Council concerning Bid 1179. Mr. Lauf stated that his company '" had bid a larger capacity piece of equipment that was slightly higher in price, but Mr. Lauf stated that he felt the higher grade of equipment and the local service would more than compensate for the cost increase. After some discussion, Councilman Gordon moved to accept the bid of Lauf Equipment Company, Inc. , for the sludge applicator. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of July 2, 1990 b) Awarding of following bids: 1179 - Sludge Applicator, Public Works iC Councilman Scheulen moved approval of the Consent Agenda except for Bid 1179, which had been dealt with under Presentations from Gallery. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. i; I UNPIN/SHED BUSINESS: Mayor Gardner announced if there were no objections from the '! Council, the Council would consider the sale of revenue bonds at 1" this time as there were individuals present in the meeting to discuss and answer any questions the Council might have. i3 I tiTi, . { � 'fit r .:,..,, ,:,--.%,- , ..= 1 n ^4 ,..,_t _... ..Y.,., s'., .w. . :.s :,, ,�cik w.4"i ayux r.....,..-.. ......._as..»..::.t... .<... ...., .yyL Y' 328 {,; `; : REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 .... tee.—�..__.,...��_.._...� ._..- ` Mr. Scott Soucy, Edward D. Jones & Company, St. Louis; was present :.;:, to discuss the options of negotiated sales versus competitive bid ° sale of revenue bonds. Mr. Soucy introuaced the members of his : : firm that were present at the meeting, Mr. Spencer Burke, St. ;;4: _ :<- Louis; Mr. John Taylor, Jefferson City; and Mr. John Gilstrap, i! Jefferson City. Mr. Soucy distributed to the Council information l:`.' ; on interest rates for the negotiated sale. , " ` Mr. Spencer Burke reviewed for the Council the current status of �i t3 the bond market and the possible effect the Missouri Housing Development Commission Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds might have on the marketing of these bonds. 1 Councilman Vincent requested clarification on the proposal of the 11 negotiated sale. Councilman Vincent questioned if the four companies listed on the proposal by Edward D. Jones were the only , companies in Jefferson City that would be participating. Mr. Soucy I stated that they were the only ones at this time that had the i capabilities of marketing the bonds. Mr. Soucy stated that he ,1 I wanted the Council to he aware that the other firms were not needed 11 to sell the bonds, but that Edward D. Janus had determined it was the Council 's desire to utilize as many of the firms as possible m : �` in the selling of these bonds. • I. Ill { After further discussion, Councilman Voile moved to approve City 1 Administrator's recommendation to pursue the negotiated sale of revenue bonds as it was in the best interest of the City. t. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. i 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. Parka & Recreation Commission 6/11/90; Cable TV Task Force 6/12/90; Board of Adjustment 6/12/90; Planning & Zoning Commission 6/14/90; lBoard of Trustees for the Firemen 's Pension Fund 7/2/90 Reports it i 1990 Annual Report of the Commission on Historic Preservation; Near '. East End Neighborhood (JCPD & PCE) ; Departmental Reports for May and June; Mayor's Report on U.S. Conference of Mayors - Chicago, IL; June 15-20, 1990 , ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced her intent to make the following • 1i I; I! 1 i . ..7'`,. ..4 3 2 9... ':::, « a „ i `?,,,,YV,✓•. . „ ._.,.. 4. ._ ..,_ , v_�_: Y.w . , .?a+t"7tC� } . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 appointments to Boards and Commissions, upon approval by the ;. , Council. , y 'Y. , �,.;,w; Traffic Safety Commission Commission - Ruth Hyder & Vern Nesheim ,,• • t . (Reappointments) , Terms to expire June 1993 fia,c'` Transportation Commission - Tom Downey & Kent Lowery (Reappointments) , Terms to expire June 1993 -pr Electrical Board - Bob Stokes (Reappointment) , Term to Expire January 1991; John Sullivan (Reappointment) , Term to expire January f,.` 1992 ; Don Cobb (Replaces Martin Bunch) , Term to expire January 1992 Library Board -- Tina Jordan, Dr. Joe Simmons, Elizabeth Wilson (Reappointments) , Terms to expire June 1993 Plumbing Board -- Ron Boyce (Reappointment) , Term to expire December 1990 City Cametary Board - Dill Finnell (Replaces Rick Glover) , Term to expire December 7,992 Industrial Dovolopmont Authority -- Harold Westhues & Joseph I,oethen (Reappointments) , Terms to expire May 1996; Paul F. Dow (Replaces Bill Hayter) , Term to expire May 1996; Gilbert Schanzmeyer (Replaces Karen Pletx) , Term to expire May 1996. Historic Preservation Commission -- Kevin Meinhardt (Replaces George Esser) , Term to expire December 1991. ','<` BILLS INTRODUCED: Sg Bill 90-52, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: :, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , RELINQUISHING A ''; CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE PURPOSES EAST OF ALAMEDA AND SOUTH OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD. Bill 90-52 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . 3. # # # Bill 90-53, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 11000 PERTAINING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE PERSONNEL BOARD AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 90-53 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Councilman Woodman 330 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 -- - requested a suspension of the rules for this bill. There was no objection and Bill 90-53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11442. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-54, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING 1: ORDINANCE NOS. 5798, 9441, 10987 AND 11333 PERTAINING TO THE FIREFIGHTER'S RETIREMENT PLAN AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 90-53 was read first and second time by title and ordered / distributed to members of the Council . # Bill 90-55, nponnorod by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE : OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI' , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE U (5.01204 1 130---WAN liSL_Z-QH CUP 0/-1 4.Ot1V PABKLK O1 EM.) or SECTION 19- 401 BY DELETING A PORTION OF MILLER STREET. Bill 90-55 wan road firnt and second time by title and ordered II distributed to members of the council . BILLS PENDING: f 1 Dill 90-38, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J EARKING pRMIBITED OF SECTION 18-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF SEVEN HILLS ' ROAD. Bill 90-38 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11434. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-39, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE 3 31 (. r; / REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 T OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE S (LOADING I' ZONES) (B) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF EAST FRANKLIN. Bill 90-39 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11435. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-40, 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 AGREEMENT WITH MILLER & ASSOCIATES DATED MARCH 8, 1988, TO INCLUDE THE DESIGN OF STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN HOUGH PARK/ISOM AREA. Bill 90-40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11436. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-41, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COST OF THE CURB & GUTTER PROJECT FOR CHESTNUT STREET. Bill 90-41 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11437 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-44, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-74 OF CHAPTER 22 (PARKING, STANDING. STOPPING) AS IT PERTAINS TO PARKING FEES. I ii Bill 90-44 was read third time by title and placed on final 's passage. Councilman Woodman moved that the bill distributed in the h Council packets be substituted for the bill that had been 332 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 --------- introduced at the July 2, 1990, Council meeting. Councilman '1 Woodman stated that Section 2 of Bill 90-44 had been amended as follows: These above monthly rates shall be effective on October 1, 1990, or the date the parking revenue bonds authorized on April 3 , 1990, are sold, whichever is later. All other rates shall be effective September 1, 1990, or the date the parking revenue bonds authorized on April 3, 1990, are sold, whichever is later. Councilman Scheulen seconded the amendment and it was approved. Bill 90-44 was passed as amended by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11438. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. • # # Bill 90-45, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SUNSET ACRES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Gordon requested thin bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. # # # = Bill 90-46, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: ; ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF $4 , 447,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, • SERIES 1990, OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AND ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING OTHER PARKING FACILITIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NECESSARY LAND; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAIL OF SAID REVENUE BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE CITY TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THE PAYMENT THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND APPLICATION OF THE REVENUES OF THE PARKING FACILITIES OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID FACILITIES, PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS, AND PROVIDING REASONABLE AND ADEQUATE RESERVE FUNDS. Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be placed on the Informal 1 Calendar. # # # Bill 90-47, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ...i .ate.,, .....=1...: .... ._:: .'-_ . .t_ , ... ,.,. ...-i- t-.. i. l��'..';.. .,v .,.._ «. . .. .i .. ... .. . ..... .. ...n .. .s . � . .. -..... a� t. :.:y. s +, XS • 333 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 21_____. FUISANcES, OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE IV, REgISTRATION OF NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS. Bill 90-47 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Scheulen moved this bill be amended by changing "State of Missouri" in Section 1, to "City of Jefferson" . Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Veile questioned the penalty section of this bill, stating he felt it was fairly stiff, particularly the possible imprisonment of up to 180 days. City Counselor Allen Garner stated this language is fairly standard in ordinances. This provides the Judge with a tool that can be utilized if necessary. Bill 90-47 was passed as amended by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11439. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-48, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, I.Iig.,__5T_QT <E_AM.II5AU3r, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS IT PERTAINS TO ABANDONED VEHICLES. Bill 90-48 was read third time by title, and placed on final passage. Councilman Scheulen urged passago of this bill stating that he felt it was vital to alleviate some of the problems being experienced in certain wards. Gill. 90-48 was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11440, Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-49, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO INSPECTIONS AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTIONS FOR DWELLING UNITS CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be placed on the Informal ;; Calendar. i # # # ' Bill 90-50, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, I 4,..'f":— e:c•''' f$,Z: 334 v.. ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 ,. BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE TO BE ENTITLED RENTAL PROPERTY TRASK q IF SERVIC . I, * = Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be placed on the Informal ' Calendar. Councilman Scheulen stated that he had been invited to --i- attend a meeting of the Apartment Owners' Association at Colonial - Manor Apartments on Tuesday, July 24 at 8: 00 p in Councilman .'- '.. 4e- I , Scheulen stated that this Association was concerned with some of .., I the aspects of these two bills and encouraged Bill 90-51, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: 4 ' . h AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING ORDINANCE t , 11310 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BY AMENDING 1 ., ., 111, THE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION IN THE JEFFERSON CITY ;- - II POLICE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER AND REFLECTING RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS. 4 I -- Bill 90-51 was read third time by title and placed on final , = 1, passage. Councilman Haake questioned Police Chief Gary Kempker . = 11 regarding the permanency of the personnel versus the availability t I 1, of grant monies. Chief Kempker stated that this was a federal - II grant and would be available for three years. After some , discussion as to other options for those positions, Councilman II Halsey moved this bill be amended to indicate the two positions II would be tilled an long an grant monies were available for the , D.A.R. E. Officers. Councilman !hulk° seconded the motion and it was approved. Bill 90-51 wag passed as amended by the following vote as Ordinance No. 1 = Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. r RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Scheulen stated that RS90-5 regarding the adoption of the Capital Improvements Program continue to be held until the Finance Committee has had an opportunity to review this plan. Councilman Voile moved approval of RS90-7 regarding the execution ' of Historic Preservation Grant documents. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. 11 11 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Owens requested clarification as to the role the Council wished the Housing Concerns Committee to take. Councilman Owens 1 , '.a _1 ...,^ -.. ' , .,r ..,,s' ... .,t t..<._.. ...w-n t. .s. ._. —1; �...r. _i.'w. c.,. :' .�-- 4....-.t . ...,erse,.�c'XAP..7ni.y: sr 335 ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 • i stated she felt there was some definite confusion as to the issues the Council wished them to study. Councilman Owens questioned if the committee was to look at aesthetics or structural codes. Councilman Scheulen stated that he had envisioned the committee being a cross-section of individuals from the community to discuss community standards (e.g. , dog houses in the front yard, fences, etc. ) and also minimum housing standards (e.g. maintenance of property, etc. ) . Councilman Scheulen stated it ,had not been his intent to have the committee discuss tenant/landlord relationships. Councilman Halsey stated he believed the Director of Planning & Code Enforcement Tcm Benton should put in writing the direction the Committee should proceed and that his staff should play a key role in keeping this committee on track as to what the Council desires them to do. Councilman Vincent stated he believed that the Committee should be given the University City codes to review as part of their research. Councilman Voile stated that he also believed the Committee might want to look at zoning problems an well as the other two items. # # # Councilman Feldman stated he had been contacted by a downtown merchant concerning the .increasing of the parking meter fees at the Christmas chopping season. councilman Feldman requested Mr. Broso, Director of Transportation to make the increase as clone to September an possible, or consider holding off until after the Christmas season. Councilman Feldman requested Police Chief Gary Kompkor to investigate a device used in Phoenix, Arizona, to measure the decibels of sound coming from automobiles. # # # , Councilman Feldman informed Director of Parks & Recreation Commission Bill Lockwood that he was very displeased with the ; Commission's decision to ignore the wishes of the Council and proceed with charging the fee for the wading pool. Councilman Feldman stated that while it was the exclusive right of the Parks & Recreation Commission to expend funds in their budget, the Council did have input into those funds. Councilman Feldman stated that he would be scrutinizing the budget for Parks & Recreation Commission in the budget process. i` Councilman Halsey stated that he agreed with Councilman Feldman and that he took exception to the attitude displayed by the Parks & } 336 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 1990 Recreation Commission. Councilman Halsey stated that he was � requesting the Parks & Recreation Commission be placed last in the 11 budget process and that he was going to be very negative concerning Ii their budget. tF r # # # Councilman Halsey stated that the sound system in the Council !' Chambers has been increasingly poor. Councilman Halsey moved that at the next Council Meeting City Administrator Dave Johnston bring ;' to the Council a recommendation with costs as to what it will take to upgrade or remove the existing equipment. Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it was approved. f # # # Mayor Gardner reminded the Council of the Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, July 23, 1990, beginning at 6: 30 p.m. with a bus tour and a Public Hearing on the Gross Receipts Utility Tax at 7 : 30 p.m. 0 i4 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE 8E88ION MINUTES: Councilman Halsey moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of July 2, 1990. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it WAS approved. 1 Councilman Gordon moved the Council go into Executi.vee Session to discuss Personnel as provided for in HSMo. 610 . 025 (:i) and Litigation an provided for in HSMo. 610. 025 ( 1 ) . Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: Feldman. ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Gordon moved to approve City Administrator Dave Johnston's recommendation for a 2% meritorious increase for is Director of Finance Bob Cox. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved by the following vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, and Vincent. Nay: None. Absent: Mason, Woodman. }