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Home My Public Portal About19900205 , r 3�'3-}.�ku-.._.. .'ti. ?rn�}✓it .,.- ,. ,>a.,...._-.,._ ........._ea.»..L..ZL ... e e .. .< .... ,. 222 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 A Regular Council Meeting of February 5, 1990, was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. ?s Prayer was offered by Reverend Craig Galbrath, Associate Pastor; Second Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. 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. Mayor Gardner introduced Ms. Janey Johnson and Ms. Cindy Dey who were present with Scout Troop 10 from the Grace Episcopal Church. Troop 10 is working on their community service badge. CITY FLAG: Mayor Gardner announced the winner of the "City Flag" contest and introduced the artist, Mr. David Woodside of 824 Dean Drive. The artist of the second place winner was also present and was introduced, Mr. Eric Reynolds, a student at Jefferson City High School . Mayor Gardner thanked the artists for their hard work and contributions. Councilman Owens, Chairman of the City Flag Committee, informed the audience that there were cash prizes for the winners. The Mayor informed the artists the prizes would be sent to them at a later date. PUBLIC HEARING: The first public hearing was for the proposed rezoning of property located 200 feet south of W. Truman Blvd and 400 feet west of Constitution Drive/West Truman intersection from RA-1 (Multiple Family to C-4 (Planned Commercial) . There was no one present to speak either for or against the rezoning. The second public hearing was for the proposed rezoning of property at 502 E. McCarty from RA-2 (Multi Family) to C-1 (Neighborhood Ii Commercial) . There was no one present to speak either for or against the rezoning. ;$i'�., L-`'f .� ✓: �� .t`..�- �,,. .'}„r' `.a., t�.. as � 1 t^va....k. P ,y�� i•-•-:''a?t._.,' :,a v�>b s$`^ ti+t..•�tt-s*:;Y�aS k i 4 t s '-e ,.. `" ti. t x a`•:v4-6 op !, • i . :rs tea m!hm.'.r yc ls j ;..t.�w.ka. .. krleb. n...-,. ..... . ._z,--,/ L..) cdU....'.i..� w�.3.�4vc.r ..xt.-?t}i. � �_ r Y ;�.Irsk. .,.t'?r�'iv'.:asVk�.<_} ;�,+.c'�"y.,,%n 3d:.. :;F?ti:� .t•2=Y , r •r 223 f�YS: _ ;ifs REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 PREBENTATIONB FROM GALLERY: ?.-1 Mr. Bill Gratz, President of the Eastside Betterment Association . spoke to the Council regarding changing the name of Seven Hills Road '' ," to a continuation of Eastland Drive. The reasons given were the .mr r 'r>r'< elimination of the seven hills due to the improvements and that it adds to more continuity. Mr. Gratz stated that the Eastside ;4 Betterment Association had been asked by residents and businesses in r the area to request this name change, Councilman Halsey asked if the 1. i ' Association had considered changing the name from Seven Hills to ;, ` Ellis Boulevard. Councilman Halsey stated he had been contacted by '.: t.. individuals in the fifth ward requesting the name be changed to Ellis f� • Boulevard. Councilman Halsey requested the Association consider this 'f change. Mr. Bob Roebuck, President of the Jefferson Community Betterment Association, spoke to the Council in favor of the proposed revenue bond issue. Mr. Roebuck stated that improvements in parking in the downtown area were needed and this issue would provide a way to make the improvements without having to increase the taxes. Mr. Roebuck stated the improvements would be paid for by the users of the facilities. Mr. Roebuck stated he had spoken with a number of individuals who were willing to pay the increases proposed for :s-=_ additional parking in the downtown area . ° p J Pot Mr, Larry Kolb, 7:34 Hobbs Road, nicker i.rr hehal I of two cliff0rent antitiot:;. Mr. Kolb spoke in Uupport of the proposed revenue bond ;, issue on behalf of the Jefferson City board of ito,al,tors: . Mr. Kolb '< stated there were a number of vacant ot.'I:ice+ pacr s in tt � downtown , area that could very likely be utilized it there wore sufficient parking available for both staff and clients. Mr. Kolb al ;:o spoke "''G an an owner of property in the downtown area. Mr. Kolb stated that ryr the clients that are leasing his building already have parking spaces S't provided and that this is built into their business expenses. Mr. Kolb stated that parking had been a big factor in prohibiting certain businesses from coming into the downtown area due to a lack of adequate parking. Councilman Voile asked Mr. Kolb if he felt the proposed rates were reasonable. Mr. Kolb stated he felt they were in line with what other cities throughout Missouri are charging for parking. Mr. Kolb stated that he felt the parking prices at the parking garage were extremely low at this time. Mr. Allen Hermann, 1202 Moreau Drive, asked Mayor Gardner if he might speak to the Council . After receiving approval from the Mayor, Mr. Hermann stated that as a businessman in the downtown area, he is hoping the improvements in the facilities downtown will free up some of the metered parking for shoppers. Mayor Gardner announced that Bill 89-172 would be taken up for passage at this time. There was no objection to this and Bill 89- 172, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 7y 224 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 MISSOURI, ON THE QUESTION WHETHER TO ISSUE THE PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS 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, THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENT'T' BONDS TO BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES DERIVED BY SAID CITY FROM THE OPERATION OF ITS PARKING FACILITIES, INCLUDING ALL FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS THERETO; DESIGNATING THE ELECTION DATE; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY THE RESPONSIBLE ELECTION AUTHORITY OF SAID ELECTION was read third time by title, placed on final passage at this time. Councilman Feldman stated he had been contacted by several individuals who support this bill . Councilman Feldman stated he felt a very important aspect of the bond issue was that it woula not increase taxes in the City. As there was no further discussion, Bill 89-172 was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11369. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 1/22/90 b) Monthly Financial Statement - December c) Approval of payment of moving expenses for Civil Engineer not to exceed $400 d) Approval of the following bids: 1140 - Animobilo Body, Planning & Code Enforcement 1150 - 1990 Guard Rail Project, Public Works e) Appointments to Boards and Commissions Environmental Quality Commission - Daniel T. Zekor, Term to expire November 1993. Councilman Woodman informed the Council the Appointments Review Committee had met and were recommending approval of Mr. Zekor to the j Environmental Quality Commission. Councilman Owens moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Woodman seconded the motion and j it was approved. BIDS/PROPOSALS OVER $25,00: Councilman Haake moved approval of Bid 1145 - Uniforms & Accessories, Police Department. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. 225 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 1 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. Parks & Recreation Commission 12/19/89; Parks and Recreation Committee 1/2/90; Park Properties Committee Work Session 1/5/90; Commission on Environmental Quality 1/18/90; Historic Preservation Commission 1/23/90; Recreation Activities Committee Work Session Minutes 1/24/90 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced there would be a press conference to show the new fire truck on Thursday, February 8, 1990, at 9 :00 a.m. at I Fire Station #1. !I il Mayor Gardner announced that Bill Tweedie, Jr. , was being appointed to the Mary Heinrichs Estate as per the will and codicil. BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 89-177, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH D & S FENCING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 1990 GUARD RAIL INSTALLATION PROJECT. Bill 89-177 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 89-178, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION. Bill 89-178 was read first and second time by title and ordered 11 distributed to members of the Council. H # # Bill 89-179, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF A EAST-WEST ALLEY ' 1 BETWEEN MONROE AND ADAMS AND A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY ON THE NORTH SIDE li OF CASE STREET. 1 ,, Bill 89-179 was read first and second time by title and ordered I! distributed to members of the Council. f 1! t. � r � . �'' '� ar.. . P^ :',s` .3 :Y't kj,4 5 fJy`> 22.6 -1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 # # # Bill 89-180, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF--WAY FOR A PORTION OF A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 5 OF FERGUSON PLACE. Bill 89-180 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-181, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, 4 AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY REZONING PROPERTY AT 502 EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RA-2, MULTI FAMILY, TO C-1 , NEIGHI3OINIOOD COMMERCIAL. Bill 89-181 wan read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 89-192 , sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING ORDINANCE 11310 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THI; FISCAL YEAR 1.989-90 BY AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION ICATION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CIVIL ENGINEER. Bill 89-182 wan road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # Bill 89-183, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE 0, ONE HOAR P$RIcI ci; SCHEDULE R, BEIUMEILEMINfo SCHEDULE J, PARKING PROHIBITED; AND SCHEDULE If AngLE_REARKIg, AS THEY PERTAIN TO JEFFERSON STREET AND HARRISON STREET TO PROVIDE FOR BUS PARKING. Bill 89-183 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 89-168, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD P. STOREY FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FOR THE RELOCATION OF A SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT. �{.y h Es y .-.':. „ 1 i.0.t:f£ � 1.cx.4 k.�'t.•,';'x•<.M \t s'K�...r•�:4•�,.. : &z r, yy ti'.f ii`:4 4E'' . ; Re=m t°.3•s::t L}i`"Vr.�r.1 1 i 3 yh::f: t "t'1 M •t .F, �" H��.cEi9`•4',..ei.w. EY� '9i YC... N3' ;y! n � i$„3, 5gv�:"z,-0u. :: .�'„?i c `r�°r;k °?4 �,..�a.„,,:�h;a�.:�._..:cog�� t,44-z,��`, L4E�Srk�w,.�t .:r, Y�a,,, V..,��:.�„% : . F�=>;: F. ,---k : „A . 22 / '::-,” ,i REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 Y Bill 89-168 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, F , and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No 11367 . >;_ : A e Davis, Feldman, Gordon, , ' , , ' t Gordon Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, `:_ X Aye: Veile and Woodman. ws Nay: None. °`'` ° g. 1# # T# ~t�'y Bill. 89-169 , sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION , ' '” 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE '' SAME SUBJECT, - '__' Bill 89-169 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No 31368 . Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, .°f:: Voile and Woodman . r4.< Nay: None. # W ## 13111 89-170, sponsored by Councilman II uikt , entitled: '$ AN ORDINANCE 0F T11I: CITY OF ;J11'1'1?RSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING SECTION 2- _ 55 OF THE CODE O1' THE CITY OF J1 F 1'1;U:;ON REQUIRING AI,1, COIJN( I I, MEMBERS I PRESENT AT C:OUNCI I, MEETINGS TO VOTE IN TURN. : Bill 89-1.70 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Halsey stated he was not in favor of t h i s b i l l . Councilman Halsey stated he Celt this bill eliminated a chaic'e� .a Councilman should have in canting a vote. Councilman Halsey fstated that there might be a time when a Councilman has not had enough of an opportunity to sufficiently consider a bill before casting a vote. s';z:F ^= Councilman Halsey stated he felt thin bill was too restrictive. ; " ': Councilman Scheulen stated he was in support of this bill . Councilman Scheulen stated that if all of the Council took the opportunity to pass when a vote was to be taken, the system would not function properly. Councilman Scheulen stated he felt this privilege had been abused in the past and that it had become a political tool . Councilman Mason stated he was opposed to this bill as he felt it ' was aimed at one Councilman in particular and that he also felt it was too restrictive. After further discussion, Councilman Veile called for the question. Councilman Haake seconded the call and the motion was approved. Bill 89-170 was defeated by the following vote. Aye: Haake, Owens, Scheulen and Woodman. s << r'a,,.,. .,X..<.>.:-._., i.__...,:'n.. :7...:�... _...-„y.",Y?,.^;`,- r`.-.S'auT,t'ska`w.;»._..4,. ,......,r.v. .,... .�,t,:.>,.5,..,,,. r(.....N4 �. 22 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 Nay: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason and Voile. # # # Bill 89-171, sponsored by Councilman Voile, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCES 9544 AND 9552 ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS OF ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Councilman Voile requested this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. # # # Bill 89-173, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STINSON, MAG & FIZZELL FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PARKING REVENUE BOND ISSUE. Councilman Feldman stated he had received a letter from an individual stating that Mr. Monaco of the law firm of Inglish, Monaco, Riser & Lockonvitz, P.C. , had experience as a bond counsel . Councilman Feldman stated he felt if this was the case, this local firm should be utilized. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that Mr. Monaco is not listed in the book that lists the bond counsel in Mi.sssouri and is not listed as bond counsel with the Missouri Bar Association. Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be placed on the informal Calendar no that staff could have a chance to investigate the feasibility of working with a local firm. # # # Bill 89-174 , sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill 89-174 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11370. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-175, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ti ' 229 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 BOYD, BROWN, STUDE & CAMBERN FOR THE DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY PARKING GARAGE. , Bill 89-175 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, , and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11371. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. INFORMAL CALENDAR: Bill 89-147, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE PARKING AREA IN THE 600 BLOCK OF WEST MCCARTY . ■ Councilman Woodman requested this bill remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 89-155, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING A . 7 ACRE TRACT OF 3423 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD FROM RA-1 , MULTIPLE FAMILY TO C-4 , PIANNI•:D COMMERCIAL. Councilman Owens requested) this bill be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered for passage and approval at this time. Bill 89-155 wan read third time by title, placed on final, passage, and panned by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11372 . Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, llaake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Owens addressed the Council in support of Resolution 89- 28 which established certain areas in City Hall as "Smoking Permitted". Councilman Owens stated she felt this was a very fair resolution and urged Council approval. Councilman Feldman requested a two minute recess for the City Clerk to make copies of a memorandum for distribution to the Council . Mayor Gardner announced a two minute recess. ■ The Council meeting reconvened at approximately 8 :45 p.m. Councilman ■i d Feldman reviewed with the Council the memorandum the City Clerk had distributed which outlined some proposed amendments to the areas 4' 1' designated as "smoking permitted" . Councilman Feldman stated he was li reasonably comfortable with this memorandum, but was not comfortable with the current resolution. Councilman Feldman stated he felt the Council was being hypocritical in having passed a "clean air" 1 ki:,,:.rG't,�s-C;r ,fv�.a...L'i ...1+. ... ..,..._.. ..s,.S»...- .`✓.... ,....:;.l..z ... 230 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 r.: ordinance, but not being willing to strictly regulate it in City buildings. Councilman Owens stated she was concerned about the restricting of employing only non-smokers for certain areas in the future. Councilman Owens also stated the current resolution had been drafted after receiving input from the Department Directors. Councilman Veile moved Resolution 89-28 be amended by eliminating the need to sign areas where smoking is permitted and sign only those areas that are "no smoking" . Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. Councilman Voile moved Resolution 89-28 be approved as amended and Councilman Haake seconded the motion. After a question as to amending a resolution after a motion to approve that resolution is on the floor, the City Counselor ruled that the resolution could be amended. Councilman Halsey requested that Councilman Feldman move to amend the Resolution. Councilman Feldman moved that Resolution 89-28 be amended to the wording of the memorandum that had boon drafted by the City Administrator, Dave Johnston and that this amendment supersede all other where they conflict. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. The motion was defeated by the followlsq roll call vote: Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, and Halsey. Nay: Hank°, Mason, Owens, Voile and Woodman. Abstain: Schoulon Councilman Haake called for the question to vote on Resolution 89- 28 as amended by Councilman Voile. Councilman Voile seconded the motion and it was approved. Resolution 89-28 as amended was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Davis, Haake, Mason, Owens, Voile and Woodman. Nay: Feldman, Gordon and Halsey. Abstain: Scheulen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Gordon stated that the letter the Council had received from Tom Grey of KOMU-TV said that TCI was the only cable company in their area that had responded to their request for exclusitivity by not putting something else on that channel. Councilman Gordon moved ii that TCI be contacted once again and asked to put something on the channels that are currently being blacked out. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Halsey stated that he had forwarded some information to Public Works Director Mike Bates concerning a problem some residents `:,'1 ,'-:,-.* •-• ; - ' ,,- ' `-4:1--?''''``.' :A `'.:. .:[,:, ' -C. - .`" '`"''"` ''''`' 2 3 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 ---7- ---------- ----- -- - — on Eastland Drive are having with Union Electric and an overhead line. Councilman Halsey stated that he is still receiving complaints from Senior Citizens who do not feel the Parks and Recreation Commission is sensitive to their needs. Councilman Halsey encouraged Bill Lockwood, Director of Parks and Recreation, to investigate this situation further and see what can be worked out. Councilman Mason asked Police Chief Gary Kempker if the fact that an officer is a smoker or non-smoker figures into their being given a "take home" car. Chief Kempker stated it did not. That this program at the present time was limited to officers that lived within the City limits and was a matter of seniority. Councilman Scheulen stated he had been ill a couple of weeks ago and had been unable to attend the Council meeting, but that he had watched the meeting on the Public Access Channel . Councilman Scheulen thanked the local access channel for their hard work and the effort involved in broadcasting the meetings. Tom Benton, the Director of Planning and Code Enforcement, asked for Council direction on proceeding with the possibility of renaming S Seven Hills Road. Councilman Halsey requested Mr. Benton to seek the input of those residents in the area to the proposed name change. Councilman Halsey also requested Mr. Denton to investigate the possibility of changing the name of Chestnut Street ( from the Missouri River to Leslie Boulevard) to Martin Luther King Drive. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Haake invited the Council to attend the christening of the U.S.S. Jefferson City on March 24 in Newport News, Virginia . Councilman Haake stated that travel information was available from Midwest Ttavel . Councilman Haake moved that the Council approve the City paying the expenses of the Mayor to attend the christening. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. Mayor Gardner deferred the Chair to President Pro Tem Gordon for the calling of the vote. The motion was approved. After further discussion on the festivities, Mayor Gardner stated that she felt the City should pay the expenses of any of the Council who wished to attend. Councilman Mason moved the City pay the expenses of Councilmen wishing to attend the festivities. Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Haake abstained from voting as he had already stated his intent to attend. I , City Administrator Dave Johnston stated that a bill had been introduced to enter into a contract with a vendor with which the City was in current litigation. Mr. Johnston stated the Council had needed to establish a policy for proceeding with this type of • situation. After some discussion, Councilman Gordon asked Mike Bates, Director of Public Works, to summarize the City's overall relationship with this contractor. Mr. Bates stated there had been mmomilmor 232 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 problems on some of the projects the contractor had been involved in, but that other project had gone very well. Councilman Haake questioned if the problems encountered could have been experienced '"No with other contractors. Mr. Bates answered in the affirmative. Councilman Veile stated he felt it was a mistake to pass a blanket - policy prohibiting a contractor to bid on City contracts. Councilman Veile stated that he felt a decision should be made on a case by case basis. Councilman Scheulen stated he felt it would be more appropriate to wait until the current litigation had been settled and then analyze the whole situation and decide whether or not a change in policy is needed. Councilman Voile moved approval of Bid 1149 - 1990 Cedar City Force Main & Pump Station, Public Works. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. Councilman Halsey abstained from voting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Voiles moved the Council go into Executive Swmion to discuss Personnel as provided for in RSMo. 610. 025 ( 3) . Councilman Mason seconded the motion nnd it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Hanka, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: Mono. ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Steve Voile moved approval of Mayor Louise Gardner recommendation for a 3% meritorious increase for City Counselor Allen h Garner. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved by 11 the following vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. Nay: None. a Absent: Davis, Halsey 4; �