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Home My Public Portal About19900402 OLD COUNCIL t..-'„_sa044'4'1%.-t k . Ua''.. :;J.'t...... .. . :i a .:.:..n. .vt� ...,,k:u::,e..-ice''?isn'* 8c+.a.. :r-.�t a:f.,.'" � u». • xL a> 260 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 ' A Regular Council Meeting of April 2, 1990, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with President Pro Tem Darrel Gordon presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Veile. 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. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: i'. Mr. Craig Moyer of 1755 Sunnyolopo, spoke to the Council about the possibility of an alternate to cable television. Mr. Moyer stated he had recently been in Denver, Colorado, and heard a news item about a typo of receiver the consumer purchased and placed in their home. Mr. Moyer stated that there were no cables involved in thin apparatus. Mr. Moyer requested the Council investigate this possibility further. Councilman Voile questioned if Mr. Moyer had seen this device in operation. Mr. Moyer stated he had not, but had seen a news item concerning this alternative to cable television. Councilman Feldman made a motion that in light of TCI 's recent demonstration of greed and willingness to flex their monopolistic market position by raising rates from 15 to 26% for customers in Jefferson City, City staff be directed to explore any and every possibility to reverse this outrageous increase either through franchise enforcement or the promotion of competition. Councilman Veils seconded the motion and it was approved. CONSENT AGENDA: is The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 3/19/90 b) Approval of the following bids: 1155 - Memorial Airport Control Tower Road; DOT/Airport It 1161 - Motorcycle; Police Department } c) Appointments to boards and commission: 14 Animal Rescue Advisory Commission - Geneice Snow; Term to 261 ,' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 II expire January 1993; Replacement for Irma Canada d) Appointment to Jefferson City Police Department Probationary Police Officer - Gregory L. Bacon i Councilman Haake questioned Police Chief Gary Kempker about the purchase of a motorcycle. Chief Kempker stated that the Police `' Department tries to maintain three motorcycles in good condition. Chief Kempker stated these vehicles were used in parade detail and also sometimes in the downtown area where a police car might have difficulty reaching. Councilman Haake moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND PILED: President Pro Tem Gordon announced the following minutes/reports had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thomas Jefferson Library System 1/16/90; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 2/5/90; Transportation Commission 2/20/90; Board of Adjustment 3/19/90; Citizens Advisory Commission on Juvenile & Family Affairs 3/21/90 ANNOUNCEMENTE3 BY MAYOR: President Pro Tom Gordon announced the agenda, minutes and monthly report of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce was on filo in the Mayor's office. PILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 89-202, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHESTNUT STREET FROM LESLIE BOULEVARD TO McCLUNG PARK ENTRANCE BY CURBING AND GUTTERING WITH PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE. Bill 89-202 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # ;Bill 89-203, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: IMORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE PROVEMENT OF FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD FROM MOREAU DRIVE TO CHESTNUT ; STREET BY CURBING AND GUTTERING WITH PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE. Bill 89-203 was read first and second time by title and ordered j distributed to members of the Council. :! 1 * pia 8 4..4' .. 4 z c tit}. �t,. ,- ''i ,.� � s- :.,,' Sc..x�dr�`e^.,',1r°,y�',*.�-:. � c�,h-..�.:.t..,t .... .. .... .w.�+r :� 262 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 # # # Bill 89-204, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, 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 THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 750 LINEAR FEET OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT FROM THE AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER TO THE EXISTING ASPHALT ROAD AND THE ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY. Bill 89-204 was read first and second time by title and ordered F' distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-205, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JIM FISHER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, FOR INTERVENTION IN THE CAPITAL CITY WATER COMPANY RATE CASE. 13i11 89-205 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 89--1.95, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TILE EFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF IIOWERTON COURT, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 89-195 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11392 . Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-196, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF GORDON FOREST ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 89-196 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11393. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. Abstain: Gordon ImmoommL 263 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 -ill ' # # # Bill 89-197, sponsored by Councilmen Feldman & Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, lagyauri, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, OF THE t CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING SECTION 17-207, ANNUAL REVIEW OF LEVY., AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 17-207 IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 89-197 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Scheulen questioned the purpose of holding the public hearing required by this bill in July. Councilman Scheulen stated it might be more feasible to conduct this hearing closer to the budget process. Councilman Scheulen moved this bill be amended to change the review data to coincide with the budget process. Councilman Feldman asked City Administrator Dave Johnston if the tax levy information was needed to plan the budgets for the coming year. Mr. Johnston stated this information was used in the budget process to determine the revenue available. The motion died for lack of a second. Bill 89-197 was passed by the following vote an Ordinance No. 11394 . Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulon, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 09-198, 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 A (G) (52B Lam) OF SECTION 19-401 BY DELETING A PORTION OF EAST ELM STREET. Bill 89-198 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11395. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-199, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 10722 AMENDING SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTI ) OF SECTION 19-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REMOVING STOP INTERSECTIONS WHERE HOBBS LANE AND OAK VALLEY INTERSECT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. Bill 89-199 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Haake stated this bill had come about as a result of a number of citizens requesting the removal of these stop signs. As a result of these requests, Mayor Gardner had requested the Traffic r.` wit - �, ��,- Hit.: .7 ;�.. -,�.�'u.,• :.z7`"s�.`5:.. �. i`+ y-�a.- ( .y }...,.n °5..,-v�?�`� •.,-s�.w eb.s. 'v-;.".1•:r�, :•.7•.w ^P:A%; 4,, a. YSftY�ig "i`gyi... .:+L,.:cLs.., .,r_. s+...'r'�`vu,..w i.'s........_...:'�". ..•'e.. .�.. ..ut.-1f,^s.f i`si4ik4.'? 4.3'akGs,i?a.:.'ti.:Y tt.r..wt.:#»'..`hR'..SY`.a�,.�4....iw^S,s.N3Ft.".°aS'Re..r1:y;3sen:. 'iY...._..... ..",. r..cub...:,.-`..n.w,..-WIY s.a u�y,,•� a ��a k°r 264 : . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 ",r< Safety Commission investigate the need for these stop signs. Councilman Haake stated this bill was a result of their study and urged the Council to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission and approve this bill. Councilman Veile stated that a number of individuals had attended =` the Traffic Safety Commission meeting to discuss this issue. Councilman Veile stated that many of the individuals present had agreed that two stop signs should be eliminated. Councilman Voile stated that he was surprised when after all of the discussion, one ' > member of the Traffic Safety Commission moved that three stop signs be eliminated and this motion was approved within a few seconds. Councilman Veile requested the Council consider the desires of the residents of this area who are faced with the traffic problems on this street daily, and defeat this bill . ,4 Councilman Scheulen stated he felt it was time the Council decide how they are going to deal with the requests for stop signs. Councilman Scheulen stated the Council needs to look at the issue of warranted and unwarranted stop signs and establish a policy and abide by this policy. Councilman Scheulen stated that the Council needs to consider the good of the whole city, not just a few. Councilman Haake stated he felt the Traffic Safety Commission would 4 appreciate some direction from the Council on a policy o1 stop signs. President Pro Tom Gordon stated that the current issue is the stop signs, but that the problem has always been the road and the very poor condition it is in. President Pro Tom Gordon stated that at one time the Council had been informed it would cost: approximately $850, 000 to bring about the necessary improvements to Country Club Drive. Councilman Halsey reviewed the history involved in bringing Capital Mall to its present location and the subsequent erection of the stop signs. Councilman Halsey stated that while this was not the best solution, it was the most workable. After further discussion as to other possible alternatives, Councilman Voile called for the question. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. Bill 89-199 was defeated by the following vote. Aye: Davis, Haake, Scheulen, and Woodman. Nay: Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason, Owens, and Veile. # # # Bill 89-200, sponsored by Councilmen Voile & Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 10722 AMENDING SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS) OF SECTION 19-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REMOVING STOP r f y} 65 �, Aui_if�t REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 INTERSECTIONS WHERE HOBBS LANE INTERSECT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CIRCLE ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. Bill 89-200 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Veile stated this bill would delete only two of the stop signs and would cause a traffic circle to be constructed. The traffic circle would cost approximately $15, 000 and would be constructed with City funds. The landscaping of the traffic circle `A would be done with private funds. Councilman Haake asked Public Works Director Mike Bates how effective traffic circles were in slowing down and discouraging traffic. Mr. Bates stated that he had not seen any studies that would give this type of data. Mr. Bates stated that as the Public Works Director he would recommend a temporary traffic circle be constructed. Mr. Bates °? stated that the City could use some of the right-of-way to provide additional pavement for the traffic flow and then use some temporary curbing for the traffic circle and see how it worked before construction of a permanent facility. Councilman Haake asked City Counselor Allen Garner about the liability the City could incur with the traffic circle. Mr. Garner stated that it would have to be constructed according to the current standards and meet the criteria at this time. Councilman Haake moved to amend Dill 09-200 by deleting Section 7 which required the traffic circle be constructed before the stop signs are removed, and that the stop signs be removed immediately. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion. '' Councilman Voile utated his opposition to the amendment. Altar some .i discussion, Councilman Scheulen asked Mike Bates how long he felt it would be before the traffic circle could be constructed. Mr. Bates stated that it could possibly take an long an 90 to 120 days. A voice vote proved inconclusive and a roll call vote Was requested. The amendment was defeated by the following roll call vote: Aye: Haake, Woodman and Sheulcn. Nay: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason, Owens and Voile. Councilman Scheulen moved the bill be amended to specify the traffic circle is to be completed within 120 days. Councilman Woodman seconded the motion and it was approved. Bill 89-200, as amended, was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11396. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a l r} -.,. ..wYP_. C to i-tom f 3� r . .... 266 4. +Fig. i4r is REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 City Counselor Allen Garner reviewed the petition process which had been included in the Council packets. Mr. Garner stated he did not feel any changes were needed in the process at this time. # # # Councilman Mason stated that he had read the legal opinion from the City Counselor on the waiving of a tax lien for a private entity. Councilman Mason stated that he would abide by the recommendation of the City Counselor and moved that the request for the waiver of the tax bill not be granted. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Voile requested a report from Mr. Garner on his trip to Washington concerning cable television. Mr. Garner reviewed for the Council his appearance before the Congressional Committee. Mr. Garner stated that the Council should not only continue to contact their Senators, but also the other :senators on this committee. Mr. Garner stated that the cable industry was going to be involved in the drafting of the leg islation and that cities should got involved as well . Councilman liaake stated he felt that Mr. Garner should follow through on thin issue and be given whatever help is needed to continue having input into thin issue. After further discussion on what stops might need to be taken, Councilman Voile moved to allow Allen Garner to take whatever stops are necessary, including another trip to Washington if necessary, to stay on top of this legislation and to provide whatever input the City of Jefferson can have through him in e regard to this legislation. Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it wan approved. Councilman Voile stated that he felt the cable industry knew the had cities over a barrel and were taking full advantage of the situation while they could. Councilman Voile proposed to the Council that the Cable Quality Commission investigate the possibility of a municipally owned and operated cable television company. Councilman Voile stated , that it is done in other cities and that it would be done for the purpose of providing a service to the citizens. Councilman Owens stated she thought this was a very good idea and that she did not feel it would take long to pay off the debt incurred. Councilman Feldman stated that the Cable Quality Commission would be meeting on April 9 and invited Councilman Veile to come and present his idea to the Commission. Councilman Veile moved the City Council direct the Cable Quality Commission to study the issue of a municipally owned cable system. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. 267 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 2, 1990 . ._ _. r3PROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: councilman Halsey moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of arch 19, 1990. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was +pproved. pkWOURNs City Administrator Dave Johnston stated that there was no need for to Executive Session. Councilman Mason moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was i+ pproved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9: 10 p.m. ;i ti 1 � 1} 3+ Ej 1 It 1} :1 II 1 l iI