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Home My Public Portal About19901015 398 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 J: 1safiiNilrliliif t A Regular Council Meeting of October 15, 1990, was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. II IPrayer was offered by Councilman Steve Veile. 1 it The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. ;r The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Hooke, Halsey, Mason, Owens, % Scheulen, Vella, and Vincent. (1 IIAbs'nt: Woodman. t 11 A quorum was declared present. !! 1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO RANDY SMITH: , II q Alan Kroi:er, Public Education Officer, addressed the Council in I I'! honor of Fire Prevention Week. Mr. Kreter introduced Mr. Randy Smith and Mayor Louise Gardner presented Mr. Randy Smith with a placquo from the Fire Department for his efforts in assisting them stress the importance of fire safety. Mayor Gardner also presented II Mr. Smtih a Key to the City. Mr. Smith wan severely burned in his home last year and has utilized that experience to caution children in the public schools about the need for safety. PUBLIC HEARING: II The first public hearing was for a rezoning of property at 1128 r Jefferson Street from RA-2 (Multiple Family) to C-O (Office lil Commercial) . There was no one present to speak either for or l against this rezoning. The second public hearing was for a rezoning of property at 2722 E. .. McCarty Street from RS-2 (Single Family Dwelling) to C-O (Office Commercial) . There was no one present to speak either for or against this rezoning. ii • Mayor Gardner recognized the Cub Scouts, Pac 20, 2nd year Webelos, "The Cobras" from West School that were present in the meeting. !I Mr. Reg Turnbull the leader introduced the members that were 11 present and the other leader, John Pelzer. II 1 i, 5! I! 'i 1l ;1 i� 399 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 CONSENT AGENDA: - • aent-*tgenda---oonDin-t~i-oftyre-+oI4ewin -:#: 8ffWt a) Council Minutes of 10/1/90 b) Special Council Meeting of 10/3/90 c) Renewal of agreement with Lincoln University for t operation of Public Access Channel d) Renewal of contract with Thompson Brothers for lease of airport property e) Approval of the following bids : 1203 - Trucks, 2 1/2 ton and 1 ton; Public Works and DOT f) Cancellation of following bid: 1201 - Design/Build Structural Fire Simulator; Fire Department Councilman Haake moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: '> Mayor Gardner announced the following minuton/roports had been received and wore on file in the office of the City Clark. Parka & Recreation Commirrcaion 9/4/90; Parke & Recreation Commission Ad Hoc Long Range Planning Committee 9/a/90; Parke & Recreation Commission Parks Proportion Committee 9/10/90; Traffic Safety Commission 9/13/90; Oak filltr Golf Center Golf Advisory Committee 9/10/90; Solid Waste Committee 9/20/90; Cable Quality Commission 9/24/90; Historic Preservation Commission 9/25/90; USSJC Submarine Committee 9/26/90; Parke & Recreation Commission Recreation Activities Committee 9/27/90; Parke & Recreation Commission Park Properties Activities Committee 10/1/90; Solid Waste Committee 10/1/90; Traffic Safety Commission 10/4/90; Departmental Monthly Reports BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 90-106, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GREEN HORIZONS GARDEN CENTER, INC. , FOR THE 1990 STREET TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Bill 90-106 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Bill 90-107, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: 400 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 Ili AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING l ORDINANCE 11131 PERTAINING TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE ? MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AND ENACTING A NEW ' ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 90-107 was read first and second time by title and ordered i distributed to members of the Council . II # # # `_ II Bill 90-108, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: 'I 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 LOTS 16 AND 17 OF W. A. CURRY'S SUBDIVISION EAST OF U.S. 54 ( 1128 JEFFERSON STREET) FROM RA-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO C-O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 90-108 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-109, sponsored by Councilman 109, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J (PARKING '. iol►;7...' .o) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 90-109 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . 1 # # Bill 90-110, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE H (MLR QXGNS) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF ST. MARY'S i BOULEVARD. i; Bill 90-110 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . ij # # # fl Bill 90-111, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE :I I OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE S (LOADING ZONES) (C) (PASSENGER LOADING ZONES) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A I� PORTION OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE. I :I i I I; ij 401 • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 Bill 90-111 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-112, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOYD, BROWN, STUDE AND CAMBERN FOR THE DESIGN OF THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE. Bill 90-112 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-113, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND TO VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS. Bill 90-113 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . BILLS PENDING: Bill 90-90, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUENKS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SITE PREPARATION FOR FIRE STATION NO. 5. Bill 90-98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11489 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-99, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF JEFFERSON STREET COMMERCE PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. III Bill 90-99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11490. 402 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 Bill 90-111 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 90-112, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOYD, BROWN, STUDE AND CAMBERN FOR THE DESIGN OF THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE. Bill 90-112 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-113, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEMRSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY CHANGING THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND TO VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS. Bill 90-1] 3 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . BILLS PENDING: Bill 90-90, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUENKS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SITE PREPARATION FOR FIRE STATION NO. 5. Bill 90-98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No . 11409 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulen, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: None. # # # !'• Bill 90-99, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND 1 APPROVING THE PLAT OF JEFFERSON STREET COMMERCE PARK, A SUBDIVISION 1 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 90-99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, 1 1, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11490. Ii 403 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, and Vincent. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-101, sponsored by Councilmen Gordon, Scheulen, 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 JEFFERSON, BY REZONING PROPERTY AT 2722 EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, TO C-O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 90-101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the followinry vote as Ordinance No. 11491. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: None. # 0 # Bill 90-102, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DARREL DUNAFON FOR PROPERTY ON CITY PARKING LOT NO. 0. Bill 90-102 wau read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote an Ordinance No. 11492 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-103, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION D (FORTY NILES PER HOUR) OF SCHEDULE A (SPEED LIMITS) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF SEVEN HILLS ROAD. Bill 90-103 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11493. Ir Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veils, and Vincent. Nay: None. 404 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 # # # Bill 90-104, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: 1, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFEPSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE , OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J (PARKING 'ROHIBITED) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY. Bill 90-104 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11494 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, and Vincent. • Nay: None. • ii # # # Bill 90-105, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: d AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SUNSET ACRES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF '' THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 90-105 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Feldman asked if the legal question about right-of-way had boon settled for this bill . City Counselor Allen Garner stated that his office had received a copy of an easement that had been signed by the necessary parties . Bill 90-105 wan panned by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11495 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Heako, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulon, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: None, INFORMAL CALENDAR: Bill 90-93, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 1990, TO OCTOBER 31, 1991, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN !' THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT ■ DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time and considered for passage and approval. i F Councilman Scheulen moved Bill 90-93 be amended as follows: I' ' I 1 . Planning & Code Enforcement budget is increased by $8,700 to rims i t ,. a t. _.0. , {. y k'a 405 REGULAR COLACIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 I cover the Historic Preservation Commission, and by $12,300 to cover additional demolition costs. 2. The Economic Development Agreement with the Chamber is increased by $2,000 . 00 . 3. The Mayor budget is decreased by $1,000 . 00 in Meetings and Conferences . I 4 . The Council 's budget is decreased by $1,500.00 in Contractual j; Services. 5. The City Counselor's budget is increased by $3,500.00 to cover travel associated with the cable tv system. 6. The Police Department's Equipment purchases are reduced by $16,000 . 00 because of the removal of gun replacement. 7 . Tho Salaries accounts are decreased by $76,000.00 for the reduction of 4% across-the-board increase to 3% and the change of merit from 1 or 2% to 1, 2, or 3% possibilities . 6. The Street 's Operating Budget is increased by $50,000.00 in the asphalt overlay program. . 9 . The Seasonal Salaries in all departments have boon reduced by 60.45% until the City Council can further study all of the seasonal positions. 10. The Public Buildings budget has a restriction that $10,000.00 be used for the replacement of the boiler only and no now areas be air conditioned. 11 . The monies placed in the Transit budget for the purchase of a new bus is restricted until further City Council discussion on the bus sizing. 12. Street Capital Projects expenditures is increased by $30, 000.00 for sidewalk projects. There is an offsetting revenue increase of $10,000.00 to Citizens' Participation. 13. The Stormwater Capital Projects was adjusted by removing $25,000.00 from both the Dunklin/Mulberry and the Marshall t it Street projects and increasing Neighborhood Projects by !� $50,000 .00 . i Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Councilman Scheulen stated I he would hope that the $307,000 that had been placed in reserve for 1 seasonal salaries could be reviewed and a more realistic amount jf kept in reserve. Councilman Scheulen stated that his feeling was is 'IA A;tg �1-Alti :°its i .. y.i'. i Q. ,:7:Wr.�� Wiz° w;; �.^ - w.i'-' ,3i '.r s�: . a ° 1 "x,Yts :te-i f--,‘.r-• to x i ..,;�• ��. �. .."+•a„ s.,_'S .✓i - 'i .�,vM1'.,.,'b i>. B �i34 4 tY-cF ' � +y'� t....., ! $� } . . A ti�5n=.. �.�..� '*y .. ��a1�s. `++�tY 't+�'' ;.x t .�'4��+.��xn ��::i�,.�". „��.µ�s„'ywsC :'{,.•.,t�� %:£.."`��`'.'m } : �{g ti�� crv�ta'$.�.. .'.'4 4'. IIt:.1.7^.s-cam. �' � ��c� �T'wa�'�w"acs:..,::tkan`.o:wa."'h:x;* �.x, ."�'"r..,... .�..,.i• '+.��;i.�, � 406 { '. :. ,r ty , Sc ,: n, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 }f Mt;" that with this amount held in reserve, the budget is not really , s reg, finalized. Councilman Scheulen stated he would like to hear what ,-,I 1 the City Administrator Dave Johnston 's findings were on this issue ; 1!A• - a ,.,,,,: nd that a decision could be made concerning this money 5y January h ! 31, 1991 . .fi e% II II t1 Councilman Halsey stated that he did not feel this was the most ,I k' f. I opportune time for the Council to be reviewing this information. II Councilman Halsey stated that it had been presented to the Council I,n at this meeting and he felt it warranted more study than a few minutes. Councilman Halsey stated there was approximately $200, 000 • ' I in the budget. for use at this time and that the information from r■ ' ti Mr. Johnston should be presented at a more opportune time. w 1,71' 1 Councilman Scheulen stated that the City Administrator had provided i,‘, the Counc: , with this information at his request. Councilman M rL Scheulon stated that he felt placing thin high amount of money in II reserve wan inappropriate. Councilman Scheulen stated ho believed - -,F4 h... it was totally appropriate to discuss thin matter. Councilman :Y ! Scheulen stated that the City Administration and the citi.zenn of y :41 { II the City of Jefferson should be given a solid budget . , ;I a I Councilman peak() nLaLed he believed that some of the Council were �. ''- 1 missing the point in that the money had not boon deleted from the ri `yy •€ z. 1; budget, but simply placed in reserve until such a time as the .•; Council had the ability to look more closely at. seasonaa1. salaries . t'; , ;' Counci. lman ileake nt:ate_ic1 that the. Council in . ' itpl v asking staf i to , I look at. the rsotassona 1 employees and nee i-f thin .e s really. what, in t,, " needed. Councilman 'Make stated that. it it wars, thin money would 4 II ;: go back into the budget. Ii After further discussion on the money being placed in reserve, 11 Councilman Feldman stated that it wan unfortunate that this major Inoue crime up at the lent minute in the Budget process, howovfir, f ,, I since it had been reviewed at the Finance Committee, perhaps it was :.' , bout at this time to proceed with what the Committee decided. 7 I At the Mayor' s request, City Administrator Dave Johnston ! distributed to the Council his memorandum concerning seasonal ;: ;' 1! salaries . Mr. Johnston reviewed for the Council the j; recommendations stated in his memorandum and apologized for not getting this information to the Council in their packets . ` Councilman Halsey stated that there was never any intent to use the ,, I' money placed in reserve for anything other than seasonal salaries . 1' Councilman Halsey stated that the Department Directors need to be 1 1 a little more honest with the Council in what seasonal personnel is 1 I needed and the Council needs to closely scrutinize these requests . 1 After further discussion on the money being held in reserve for 11 Ii t II. .. .. _ • i r �.-..-,.. ...�...; � ...:>.r� .... .,�.S.....�:�..�.ix.��,�,. rxz�n.,, < ..�.i,... �.... .4. ..,. . .. .. ...• ....z ...<. .,. .. H_a.,x.. ..w.r_....,.xi:axi. .;_ S tii `r. 407 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 seasonal salaries, Councilman Feldman moved to amend the amendment to stipulate that the monies reflected in change #9, be earmarked for seasonal salaries only. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. Councilman Haake called for the question and Councilman Mason seconded the call . Mayor Gardner requested City Counselor Allen Garner clarify the effect placing this money in reserve will have on hiring additional part-time staff at the present time. After an explanation of this effect, Councilman Feldman questioned whether or not this discussion could take place when the question had been called. Mr. Garner stated that the motion to call for the question, after having been seconded ends all discussion, only if the person making the motion had been recognized by the Chair. Councilman Haake moved to call for the question, Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. The motion to amend the amendment to Hill 90-93 was approved with Councilman Vincent casting the only negative vote. The amendment to Bill 90-93 was approved with the following roll call vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haako, Halsey, Mason, Owens, and Voile. Nay: Schoulon and Vincent. 1311.1 90-93 was panned, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11496 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haako, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulen, and Voile. Nay: Vincent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Allen Garner reviewed for the Council a memorandum that had been distributed prior to the meeting outlining the two alternates City staff recommends the Council review concerning the current parking garage contract. Councilman Feldman questioned the Engineering firm being allowed to charge the City for increase costs due to the inability of the garage to be completed on time. Councilman Feldman stated that it was the Engineer's recommendation that the timeframe was acceptable and that it was their job to ensure that the work be completed on time and he was opposed to their being allowed to profit from this situation. Councilman Halsey requested Mr. Garner review for Council the differences between the engineering costs associated with Alternate '". 5;f`"'.-w'R. :. s a 1' J a x2J Vii'n-::i .' ..ati'3'` i ,.,, i-'.+.:.in•,..u. r' t.r i. .` 3 3 t , y'�?,`' _,,r {fir. ;, .. �. �...r.:. .. del`','��i a 7Nt"".ta �M1 IerI -dilA+oaf.7:v .x3-PxAaw.w/ 3} • ti. , Y c y -, z " � ...rt t-. ...ta s� .*7 ,4 xh S+« r•`i.• 'w:p'...,�.-.•,o.,rAr .r...a.�i;;7.-,vwR+. ::,.lxawo-,.7a:.�k«.:-.p 4Y«..�.a.�.,x✓.�� .. .7rrh� 1;.::s:.f v.tr�,E, ,.. ....��(�. .+.+�s-.a.:n+ 1 .. t11. 'Y f.�.yv?g�.;y;�' tr'.t:�. 408 0 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 - #1 and Alternate #2 . Mr. Garner stated that with Alternate #2, the ;;'. engineering firm is being utilized for two projects, the current project and the Jefferson Street garage. Mr. Garner stated that f 'r; = 1; historically, Engineers have not been held liable for projects that �, were not completed on time. Mr, Garner stated that liquidated 11 damages need to show that there was a loss involved in the project , 'i, being delayed. Mr. Garner stated that liquidated damages were �' _.. ' ii designed to "make you whole, not richer" . ) Councilman Scheulen stated that the Council needs to consider what 11 y'< h influences were present that caused the project to go the way it f; has . Councilman Scheulen stated that City Administration and the '' Council have rushed this project to accommodate the downtown business association for the Christmas shopping season. Councilman j' Scheulen stated ho did not believe the engineer was at fault in this situation . Councilman Vincent questioned what the original engineering costs for thin project wore. Mr. Robert Stud() of Boyd, Brown, Stud() & Cambern addressed the Council at thin time. Mr. Stud() reviewed for the Council the offort:r made to get thin project under way. Mr. , , Studs ntated that the expenditures for engineering nerv,ices are not ' out of line for a project: of thin nizo. { is Mr. St.udo :;t.at.ed that the original amount of the contract wanr i $21.2 , 000 . 00 . Thin ext:onnton in for approximately 3 to 4 months, . ,-t h the length of the oxtnting contract for approximately $6(1 ,000 . 00. Councilman Gordon questioned what had caused d the delay in the ' project . Councilman Gordon stated ho had hoard a number of rumors, but wanted the cause of the delay stated for. the record. y. Mr. Elmer Kiesling of J.C. Industries, stated that the project had i5 been delayed because of the inability of the stool manufacturer to get them the steel on time. Councilman Gordon asked if there was any recourse against the steel manufacturer. Mr. Kiosling stated `` he did not believe there would be any recourse. P! Councilman Haako questioned if JCI had the steel at this time. Mr. Keisling stated that they are receiving shipments 3 or 4 times per il week and anticipate all of the steel will be delivered by the end iI I, of October. Councilman Voile asked Mr. Kiesling if it was the intent of JCI to ; pay the liquidated damages listed under Alternate #1 or Alternate #2, depending upon the decision made by the Council . Mr. Kiesling 's answered in the affirmative. y' ' Councilman Halsey asked how much of the project had been completed to date and was informed by the Project Engineer, Mr. Russel Sill ,1 II l .t }ti,1 C 1 �si�1" .S 1 t. F }\ e:� S. � �Y,a t ..�' y �t 3 3tt 1 't't a. ..�.`t 'Lg `� '� .. , ' c" z N ; ... tft{y. {„t 409 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 111.1100011111111.111.111.21/11.11.1•11111 aila-111111.11•11111111M111121117■1111110,4111111111 mow - from Boyd, Brown, Stude & Cambern that approximately 50% has been completed. Councilman Halsey stated he did not believe the Council should be considering Jefferson Street at this time, but should complete the project currently under construction. After further discussion about the alternates, Councilman Scheul.en asked how many parking spaces would be available under Alternate #2. Mr. Garner stated that on November. 5, 334 spaces would be available and 492 available on December 17 . Councilman Gordon stated he believed the Council should review these proposals and also that input should be given from the Downtown Business Association. Councilman Gordon moved that the Downtown Business Association meat with the Legal Department, the Legal Department meet with JCI and the engineering firm and then make a recommendation to the Council , at a Special Meeting if it is necessary. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. Councilman Halsey stated that ho would like to nee more cooperation from the State of Missouri on the possibility of using their. garage. Councilman Halsey stated ho did not believe that the State was being very cooperative with the City, a t ter the City had given them the land to construct their garage . Councilman Halsey also requested that Director of Transportation Marty Brost) speak with the City Adminints:at:er, the City Counselor and Inform the City Council about possible problems on any project In the future before) speaking with the media . Councilman Scheulen requested the Downtown Business Association be allowed to speak to the Council . Mr. Mark Lindsey stated that the Association bad not boon advised of the Alternates presented tonight and wore still in favor of Alternate #3 which had been proposed at the last mooting. Councilman Haake stated that the problems caused by this construction will be there in the spring if the Council closes the project at this time . Mr. Lindsey stated that spring was not as critical as this time of year. After further discussion, Councilman Gordon called for the question. Councilman Halsey seconded the call. The motion was approved. Mayor Gardner requested any other citizen who wished to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Allen Herman of 1202 Moreau Drive, stated that they have not been informed what is happening in this project. Mr. Herman stated that the downtown businesses would like 5..,l..Y;„• C\:..]l.a.y.1.. ♦,.1.':f.lu,'??�.M4,ati ... .. .... ..+-..s.e,. .,. .... ... ....k v?.it+'r.s.. .i[+u. ....i..... Snx..., ,.... ...-... «„ r...w .... - 410 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 as much information as possible on this project and be kept I informed as to what is happening. Mr. Richard Caplinger, 2200 North Drive, reiterated his desire to have Alternate #3 so that as much parking as possible would be available in the downtown area. Councilman Owens questioned the need to make a decision on the east parking garage tonight. After clarification from Allen Garner as to what type of direction staff needed, Councilman Owens moved to !+ shut down any construction on the east parking garage until spring. Councilman Vincent seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Feldman requested a short recess at this time. The Council meeting recessed at approximately 10 : 10 p.m. The Council it meeting reconvened at approximately 10 : 15 p.m. 1' NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Feldman reviewed for the Council the information that had been distributed to the Solid Waste Committee and the decisions I+ that committee had made. Councilman Feldman moved that tho Council approve the 5 .5% i ncr.eane for C. P. I . , but not approve any other request: by i,aidlaw at thin time. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and attar some discussion an to possible litigation and the ; rarificntionss of thin decinion, the motion wan approved. Councilman Feldman questioned the status of the bill ho had requested concerning the sale of tobacco products to those under 18 years of age. Mr. Garner stated that this bill would possibly be ', to Councilman Feldman prior to the next Council meeting. I , Councilman Gordon moved that the information requested from LAGERS t be distributed to the Council by November 5. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Halsey recommended the Council put the issue of the Jefferson Street parking garage on hold at this time. Councilman Scheulen stated he did not believe the project should be unduly delayed. Councilman Haake stated that a bill had been introduced dealing with this issue and it should be discussed at the time that bill was up for passage and approval. 411 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 1990 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: i! ii 1 Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes from September 10, 1990. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. li # # # Councilman Gordon moved the Council go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation as provided for in RSMo. 610.025 ( 1) and !j Personnel as provided for in RSMo. 610.025 (3) . Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved by the following Iroll call vote: ii Aye: Gordon, Haake, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, and Vincent. Nay: Feldman and Halsey. fi 4i � x i II i? ?i f ljti E� !i i; Is t }, � !1 !t