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Home My Public Portal About19920203 .5..::,. 5it 265 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 A Regular Council Meeting of February 3, 1992 was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Judy Owens President Pro Tempore presiding in Mayor Louise Gardner's absence. Prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Kraus, a retired Catholic Priest. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. The following Council Members were present: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Absent: Feldman and Mason. A quorum was declared present. CITY CLERK OATH OF OFFICE: Darrel Gordon moved to appoint Deborah M. Cheshire as City Clerk, second by Councilman Wrigley and approved by the Council. Municipal Judge Thomas Sodergron administered the Oath of Office. PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing was held regarding a petition requesting annexation by City of Jefferson of a 30.6 acre tract located south of U.S. 60 West and immediately west of the Jefferson City Country Club and Hawthorn Memorial Gardens known as "The Meadows by the Club". Tom Denton, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement, presented a written Staff Report on the voluntary annexation. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY: Phil Freeman, Chairman of the Citizens for Continued Progress Committee appeared before the Council and presented a video produced by the Committee in support of Proposition 1, the 1/2 cent sales tax issue to appear on the March 3, 1992 ballot. He stressed that even though a person may not agree with all projects being proposed, the package as a whole would benefit the City and continued economic growth. Paul Robinson, 710 Locust asked who drew up the list of proposed capital improvements projects being advertised with the 1/2 cent sales tax proposition. He further commented that there seemed to be very little improvement scheduled for the area east of Jefferson Street. He was advised by Mr. Phil Freeman that the City �7v ?t'q 266 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 . � .. ._ -.. . 7 .:= !; Council in conjunction with City Administration Staff had approved the list of proposed capital improvement projects and that even though it seemed that the eastside had not received an equal share of the proposed revenue, the City as a whole would benefit from increased economic growth,i.e. State of Missouri expansion to the '! z_ Frog Hollow area would mean more jobs and economic growth for all of Jefferson City. Councilman Scheulen reminded Mr. Robinson of the large amount of revenue spent recently on Seven Hills Road and Eastland Drive project on the eastside of Jefferson City and he felt that the eastend had received a fair share of revenue in the past. • CONSENT AGENDA: } The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 1/13/92 b) Approval of the lowing bids: 1291 - Farming of Airport Property, Dept. of Transportation Department t o 1'.inc:hor Groin Mrmi, at' ftAruon C.i.t y, Mo. c) Appointments to Boards and Commissions: historic Preservation Commission - Simon (Chip) Bucker (replaces Bob Ilcrman), Term to expire 12/94; Mary Ann Caplinger (reappointment), `form to Expire 12/94 Environmental Quality Commission-Wayne H. Weider(replaces Bill Beck), Term to expire 11/96 Equal Employment Opportunity Committee - Donna Cavitte (replaces Jacqueline Horton), Term to expire 12/92 Cable Quality Commission - Frank Newell (replaces Hal Gardner); '' Dave Griffith (Alternate Member); Terms to expire 6/94 Police Personnel Board - William Burton (replaces Duane Schreimann); Bob Swift (reappointment); Terms to expire 1/95 l' Councilman Woodman moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Vincent and approved. APPROVAL OF BIDS OVER $25,000 1303 - Combination Sewer Cleaner, Public Works Councilman Halsey moved to award bid number 1303 to Key Equipment Co., Bridgeton, Mo., second by Councilman Haake and approved. �( 1 267 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 • • MINUTES/REPORT'S RECEIVED AND FILED: City Clerk Debbie Cheshire announced the following minutes and reports have been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Minutes: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 12/18/91; Parks &Recreation Commission 12/9/91; Parks and Recreation Activities Committee 12/17/91; Transportation Commission 1/7/92;Pro-Active Prevention Commitee 1/8/92;Planning & Zoning Commission 1/9/92; Board of Adjustment 1/14/92; USSJC Commissioning Committee 1/14/92;USSJC Commissioning Committee 1/23/92; Liquor Control Board 1/28/92 Reports: Central Safety Committee 1991 Annual Report ANNOUNCEMEN'T'S BY MAYOR: No announcements were given. BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 91-161 , sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTI-IORIZTNG THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO ISSUE $3,676,000 PRINCIPAL. AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992 (SCHOLASTIC INC., PROJECT), FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING AND REDEEMING ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (SCHOLASTIC INC. PROJECT) ISSUED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF PURCHASING AND CONSTRUCTING A PROJECT FOR SCHOLASTIC INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO ENTER INTO A TRUST INDENTURE AND A LEASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS;AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS. Bill 91-161 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Bill 91-162, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KUHLMAN DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. ,c'2 .;.. ;:x 1ST• }ii' t: _ •"C..°:;`: .,y;'r r xs?.:t x t r x' l4" t .i' 2t, 268 h REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 . t. _ _ ___.�_., __- _ w; ..,-.ear►- ��---_-�_- , �- Bill 91-152 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. • Bill 91-153, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI DECLARING REAL PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING ITS SALE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED. Bill 91-153 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. dP Bill 91-154, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH FISHER GRAIN FARMS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURE PROPERTY AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 91-154 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Bill 91-155, sponsored by Councilman Wodmanm, entitled: AN ORI)INAN('E OF TIIE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR ANI) CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR'I'II1E', MASTER SITE LEASE BETWEEN TIIE CITY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADM IN ISTRATION. Bill 91-155 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Bill 91-156, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Bill 91-156 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Bill 91-157, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING !I SECITON 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION - • ' . , ' . . 269 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1992 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 91-157 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Bill 91-158, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL DRIVE,A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 91-158 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 91-142, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, • ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 2-46, JUGULAR AND STANDING COMMITTEFb AS IT PERTAINS TO THE SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE. Bill 91-142 was read third time by title, placed on final prssago, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11696: Aye: Gordon, Halsey, Owens, Schouten, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: Make Bill 91-143, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAFFER 35, THE ZO INQ COPE, BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH PERTAINS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. ;; Bill 91-144, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE III. PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES SECTION 22.74. MONTHLY PARKING FEES. Bill 91-144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11697: Y' kla.:.rligs�;✓`. _...,..„.S.. ... _. „1 .> ..._.. ..,... . .. ..._ ,. .�.SL.�.4a a xR.4�Y'.''.„`.. ...t ..,r. 7 ..ry,-, . ,., t, ...... ..... ......... �...,,.... 270 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 9, 1992 :•:r I; Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None. Bill 91-145, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, 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 900 HIBERNIA DRIVE FROM RU, RURAL, TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 91-146 was read thrid time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11698: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None If Bill 91-146, sponsored by Councilman (-hake, 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 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD STORMWATER PROJECT. Bill 91-146 was road third time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote It as Ordinance No. 11698: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Schoulon, Vincent, Woodman and I! Wrigley. Nay: None. 1M Bill 91-147, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING ,t THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET/CAPITOL AVENUE ■1 STORMWATER PROJECT. Bill 91-147 was read third time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11700: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None 271 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1992 Bill 91-148, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: !' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING j;ORDINANCE 11497 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MO, PERTAINING TO THE ;PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL BY AMENDING SECTION 14-9,OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LEAVE. Councilman Halsey requested that this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. Bill 91-149, sponsored by Councilmen Halsey and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,ADDING SECTIONS 7-270, 7-271, 7-272, 7-273, 7-274, 7-276, AND 7-276 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CREATING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR TERMS FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF POWERS. Bill 91-149 was read third time by title,placed on final passage by the following vote as Ordinance No, 11701: Aye: Gordon, finlike, Halsey, Owens, Schoulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley Nay: None Dill 91-150, sponsored by Councilman Bunke, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JI;FFI.RSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF A TWENTY FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN MISSOURI BOULEVARD AND WALNUT STREET. Bill 91-150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote u Ordinance No, 11702: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent amd Woodman i± Nay: Wrigley INFORMAL CALENDAR E Bill 91-104, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF BUENA VISTA AND ELIZABETH STREET. if it 272 . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1992 • il Councilman Haake requested this bill be removed from the Informal Calendar and !I • considered for passage and approval. Bill 91-104 was read third time by title, placed on final passage by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11703: II i Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and jl • Wrigley I' . Nay: None , Bill 91-121, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: �� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE Ii CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION,SECTION 2-46,REGULAR OR STANDING COMMITTEES,AS I' IT PERTAINS THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE. ,. li Councilman Haake requested this ordinance be held over on the Informal Calendar. II 11 Bill 91-126 (Amended), sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: 11 • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE N CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SPECIFYING DUTIES OF I! RENTAL UNIT OWNERS ANI) OCCUPANTS PERTAINING TO SMOKE • DETECTORS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES NALTIES FOR VIOLATION. ;l ,, ,i Councilman Halsey requested that this amended bill be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered for passage and approval at this time. The bill was ,; amended during a Council work session hold on January 27, 1992. Allen Garner, City Counselor, highlighted the amended sections and stated the amended bill is a '' result of meetings with apartment owners and Fire Department personnel. Chief ,, Remick spoke in favor of the amended bill. Councilman Scheulen moved that the bill be amended to reflect the minimum notice requirements as on page 4 of the original draft, second by Councilman Wrigley and ' approved by the following vote: 1 Aye: Haake, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley Nay: Gordon and Halsey ii Bill 91-126 (Amended) was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and fi passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11704: ;l • 11 Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and ti Wrigley . Nay: None l � t • ii . !, Ii • 273 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 Bill 91-139, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, 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. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be held over on the Informal Calendar. Bill 91-140, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, 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 GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE MAIN BRANCH OF WEARS CREEK AND NORTH OF THE WEST EDGEWOOD EXTENSION FROM RS-1,SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,TO M-3, PLANNED INDUSTRIAL. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be held over on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Halsey moved for approval of Resolution RS91-22 regarding the final payment made to Merchants Bank by Von Hoffmann Press on January 16, 1992, completing payment on the bonds in the total amount of $5,969,100.00 including principal and interest and therefore, be it resolved that the property be transferred by the City to Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the lease and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute all necessary documents related to the transaction, second by Councilman Woodman and approved by the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Parking Garage President Pro Tempore Owens announced that the progress report on the parking facilities construction was included in the packet. Neighborhood Housjg Conditions As of result of Mrs. Kauffman's appearance before the Council, the Planning and Code Enforcement Department had included in the packets a report on the five specific properties mentioned by Mrs. Kauffman. Considerable discussion was held regarding neighborhood housing conditions and appearances. 274 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY S, 1992 Councilman Wrigley agreed to sponsor an ordinance dealing with vacation, removal, repair or demolition of structures posing a public nuisance or dangerous to the health, safety or general welfare of the neighborhood. Councilman Halsey stated that there were ordinances on the books dealing with this issue and that staff members had the authority to proceed but had not produced results due to extensions, etc. '! Councilman Wrigley suggested that the proposed ordinance contain specific language with regard to length of extensions and percent of work to be completed. Councilman Vincent raised the question of funding the additional demolitions if Planning and Code Enforcement aggressively pursues the removal of unsafe properties. solid Waste Coymanitteu, Councilman Gordon asked that the City Administrator gather information and make contacts outside the State of Missouri regarding the handling of incineration of solid waste materials and make a report to the Solid Waste Committee. NEW BUSINESS: r' mil• 1 i 1 ur & j P.,� ' Councilman Halsey requested that the Public Works Department report on the Fairmount Blvd. Curb and Gutter Project. Some property owners have complained that there remains unfinished work. Cross Country Trick Mkt Councilman Halsey requested that Bill Lockwood, Director of Parks and Recreation I report on the Cross Country Track Meet with regard to Oak Hills Golf Course and I alternate locations being considered for 1992. ' Pr many EleeUon Debate I! Councilman Wrigley made a motion authorizing the City Clerk to direct a letter to Gary Plummer, Executive Director of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce t! expressing the Council's willingness to lend the Council Chambers to the Chamber of Commerce for a Councilman Candidate debate, no later than two weeks prior to the primary and allow the use of the Chambers from 6:30-7:30 p.m. prior to the February 17 Council meeting, second by Coucilman Gordon and approved by the '} Council, ii ii 4 f 275 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY S, 1992 Cable Quality Commission Councilman Gordon reported a cable TV outage on the westside on Saturday night and customers were unable to reach TCI by telephone. He requested that the Cable Quality Commission review TCI's procedures for recording messages,trouble shooting and follow-through to assure that the ordinance is being followed. { DARE Councilman Gordon asked that a letter he received by distributed to Council members and the Pro-Active Prevention Committee as an example of what it can cost when programs such as DARE are not funded. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Gordon moved for approval of the Executive Session Minutes of 12/16/91 and 1/13/92. Second by Councilman Wrigley and approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Wrigley moved for the Council to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Second by Councilman Hnuku and approved by the following vote: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman, and Wrigley Nay: None ADJOURN: As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Halsey moved the meeting be adjourned, second by Councilman Vincent and approved by the Council. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10;35 p.m.