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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 20, 1993 1
The Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1993, was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Byrd followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Bemskoetter, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges
Absent: Benton, Wrigley
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Gardner announced that Councilman Tom Benton has returned home from the
hospital following surgery.
The Mayor introduced Ms. Linda Hunter, the new Convention & Visitors Bureau
Director for Jefferson City.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A public for rezoning property at 1524 Southwest Blvd. had been appropriately posted,
but did not appear on the agenda. No one was present to speak on the rezoning
request,
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY:
The presentation of the December Commercial Landscape Design Award went to
Country Kitchen. Mr. Tom Anderson of Country Kitchen was present to accept the
award.
Mayor Gardner encouraged Jefferson Citians to tour the city and view the spectacular
Christmas decorations at both homes and businesses.
The next presentation was from the Cable Quality Commission and TCI Regarding the
cable franchise extension. Councilman Bertel stated that the Mayor had asked her to
temporarily serve on the Commission until Councilman Benton returns, and stated that
Lawson Phaby and Chris Kam were scheduled to speak. Since Mr. Phaby was not
present to represent the Commission, Allen Gamer was asked to provide information
about the Commission's activities in its past meetings. Mr. Garner detailed the make-
up of the Commission, the subcommittee created from it, and the issues it has been
addressing. He also stated the subcommittee hoped to have reached some conclusion
and present a report to the Cable Quality Commission at its January 20 meeting.
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Mr. Chris Kam was present to speak on behalf of TCI, and answered questions from
the Council regarding their concerns with the high volume of constituent complaints
about TCI's quality in Jefferson City. "" Councilman Halsey requested reconsideration
of the removal of the TCI payment drop box at the McCarty Gerbes East location.
Members of the Council advised Mr. Kam they hoped to see TCI's quality and service
improved markedly if the franchise is extended.
"*Councilman Wrigley arrived at the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items:
a Council Minutes of December 6, 1993
b Purchase of Tractor for Airport
c Bid for Electrical Services, All City
d Bid for School Zone Flashing Beacon Installation Project, Public Works
e Bid for Uniforms, Public Works, Transportation
f) Bid for Sludge Spreader, Public Works
g) Appointments:
Police Personnel Board
1. David Brooker (R), term to expire 1-97, replaces Colleen Ossman
(term expk ed
2. Lyn Ap ling (s), term to expire 1-97, replaces Reg Woods (term
expired)
Environmental quality Commission
1. Stephen Mahfood, term to expire 11-97, replaces Herman
Oligschlaeger due to non-attendance of meetings
Police Department
1. Probationary Data Processing & Telecommunications Operator-
Krista L. Watts
Questions to Staff were asked by Councilman Wrigley regarding item (b), by
Councilman Nilges regarding item (d), and Councilman Bemskoetter regarding item (f).
After discussion, Councilman Bemskoetter moved to withhold items (b) and (f) for
separate consideration, and to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, second
by Councilman Green, and approved.
Item (b) - purchase of tractor: Councilman Green moved to approve item (b), purchase
of tractor, second by Councilman Bertel, and approved with Councilman Bemskoetter
I I voting "nay."
1 Item (f)-purchase of sludge spreader: Councilmen Bemskoetter, Wrigley and Nilges
1! voiced objection to the lack of information received by Council prior to such
purchases. Councilman Bertel moved to approve Item (f), second by Councilman
Haake, and approved by the following roll-call vote requested by Councilman Wrigley:
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Aye: Bemskoetter, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Haake, Halsey
Nay: Green, Nilges, Wrigley
MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Gardner announced that the following minutes and reports have been received
and are on file in the City Clerk's office:
Parks & Recreation Commission, 11-8-93• Ice Arena Advisory Committee Meeting,
11-15-93; Parks & Recreation Activities Committee, 11-16-93; Parks & Recreation
Special Session 11-17-93; Park Properties Committee Work Session, 11-18-93; Parks
& Recreation Long Range Planning Committee, 11-23-93; Recreation Activities
Committee, 12-7-93; Board of Adjustment, 11-9-93• Commission on Environmental
Quality, 11-4-93; Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, 11-19-93; Report of Findings
of ad hoc City Council/Parks & Recreations Commission and Parks & Recreation
Review Committee; 1992-93 Fiscal Report/Parks & Recreation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
Mayor Gardner distributed to Council Members copies of a letter of resignation from
Mr. Donald Owens from the Library Board, and a letter of interest to serve on that
Board from Mr. Sidney Dulle. She requested that the rules be suspended for approval
of Mr. Dulle so that he could begin serving in that capacity immediately. Councilman
Wrigley moved for suspension of the rules and approval of Mr. Dulle to the Library
Board, second by Councilman Green, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED:
Bill 93-129, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES TO COMMAND WEB OFFSET
MISSOURI, INC.
Bill 93-130, 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 J, (PARKING
PROHIBITED) SUBSECTION (A) (STREETS AND HIG}JWAYS) OF SECTION 19-401
BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF DUNKLIN STREET.
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Bill 93-131, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J,
(PARKING PROHIBITED) SUBSECTION (A) (STREETS ANP J-IIG)IWAYS) OF
SECTION 19-401 BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET.
Bill 93-132, 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 G, (STOP
INTERSECTIONS) SUBSECTION (B) (OTHER SPEQIFIED INJER ACTIONS) OF
SECTION 19-401 BY THE ADDITION OF FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD.
Bill 93-133, 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 P (TWO
d04J.R MEgiING) SUBSECTION (A) (PETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND
7:00 NA) OF SECTION 19-401 BY AMENDING THE REFERENCE TO A PORTION
OF HIGH STREET.
Bill 93-134, 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 J, (PAR,KI
PROHIBITED) SUBSECTION (A) (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS) OF SECTION 19-401
BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF MOREAU DRIVE.
811193.135, sponsored by Councilman Green, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF CERTAIN LOTS IN WAKODA WOODS, SECTION ONE, A
SUBDIVISION PARTIALLY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 93.138, sponsored by Councilman Green, 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 1524 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD FROM RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO C-O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL.
Bill 93-137, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOKES
ELECTRIC OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI FOR THE PROVISION OF
ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Bill 93-138, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
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OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING ARTICLE H SECTIONS
22-46, 22-47, 22-48 and 22-49 OF CHAPTER 22 AS IT PERTAINS TO DISABLED
PARKING.
Bill 93-139, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC
CO., INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS.
Bill 93-140, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITOL
UTILITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF A PACKAGE PLANT.
BILLS PENDING:
Bill 93-124, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF MERCHANTS DRIVE.
Bill 93-124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12001:
Aye: Bemskoetter, Bartel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, and
Wrigley
Nay: None
Bill 93-125, sponsored by Councilman Benton, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A PUBLIC
ACCESS CHANNEL.
Bill 93-125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12002:
Aye: Bemskoetter, Bartel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, and
Wrigley
Nay: None
Bill 93-126, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE l� .. ._.
! MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON
f CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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Bill 93-126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12003:
I Aye: Bemskoetter, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, and
( Wrigley
i f Nay: None
Bill 93-127, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY,
MISSOURI.
Bill 93-127 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12004:
Aye: Bemskoetter, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, and
Wrigley
Nay: None
Bill 93-128, sponsored by Councilmen Nilges, Green, and Bertel, entitled:
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL.
Councilman Bemskoetter recommended that the City utilize more health care
preventive programs for its employees. Councilman Green suggested that any
anticipated changes in employee benefits that will affect their take-home pay should be
brought to the Council's attention in the future.
Bill 93-128 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12005:
Aye: Bemskoetter, Bartel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, and
Wrigley
Nay: None •
INFORMAL CALENDAR:
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Bill 93-121, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 29-30 PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF AND
REIMBURSEMENT FOR BACKWATER VALVES.
Councilman Haake requested that Bill 93-121 remain on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution RS93-28, authorizing application to FEMA for Flood Plain Waiver regarding
the Becker Gaming Group river front gambling casino project, sponsored by
Councilmen Byrd and Green. Councilman Byrd moved for approval of the resolution,
second by Councilman Green. Councilman Haake asked that the Council be informed
why this resolution was needed. Mayor Gardner stated that there were representatives
present from the Becker Gaming Group to make a presentation to the Council and
answer any questions they might have, and called for a five-minute break in the
meeting before these presentations begin.
Council reconvened after a five-minute break. The following representatives of the
Becker Gaming Group were present: Randy Scharr of Jefferson City, Bruce Becker
and John Spare of Las Vegas. Architect John Spare showed architect's rendition of the
aesthetic proposal to the Council. Councilman Niiges thanked Becker for supplying
copies of the proposal to all the Council members, and requested that any future
information be made available as well. Councilman Halsey asked for clarification of the
money to be spent, whether it included the proposed convention center, to which Mr.
Becker answered that it did, Councilman Halsey also thanked Becker for its efforts to
improve communications to the Council since Becker's last meeting at City Hall, and
advised the City to "stay away from the Capitol" after session begins, and not to involve
itself in negotiations there. Councilman Haake stated he felt Becker was deviating from
its original proposal in regards to the restaurant facility and the plans to "cruise" the
boat rather than remain permanently docked.
After further discussion, Councilman Green moved to amend Resolution RS93-28 to
approve the aesthetic design of the land-based operation as per the photos to
be attached to the resolution. Second by Councilman Niiges, and approved.
Councilman Byrd restated his original motion to approve Resolution RS93-28, and
Councilman Green restated his second. The resolution was approved, as amended.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Councilman Bertel moved to adjourn, second by
Councilman Green, and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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