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Regular Council Meeting, September 7, 1971
M.... - Mayor Christy presided.~.__. .�..._. ..-....-_.�...__.�.�........_.__..__..._ �_ ._
Prayer. Prayer was offered by Mayor Christy.
Roll Call. Councilmen present: Borgmeyer, Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner, Seaman,
Strong, Wells, Wildhaber and Woodman.
Councilmen absent: None.
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor's Nicholas M. Monaco, Chairman of the Mayor's Commission on Redistricting
Commission on presented the following report:
Redistricting "Your Commission has now completed its work of reapportioning the City of
Report. Jefferson into five wards which will conform to the United States Supreme
Court decision declaring that political subdivisions must be compact, contiguou
and contain a number of residents that would be equal to the number of resident
in other similar political subdivisions. These criteria are the factors that
were considered by your Commission in reapportioning each of the five wards
so as to meet the "one man - one vote" rule.
Your Commission unanimously approved the attached Map of the City of
Jefferson which contains the ward lines and population of each ward as
recommended by the Commission.
During the course of our deliberations a number of issues were researched,
debated and finally acted upon by your Commission. They are as follows:
1 . FEDERAL CENSUS
The Commission concluded that the 1970 United States Census for the City of
Jefferson be the basis for determining the population for the purpose of
realigning each of the five wards.
2. LINCOLN UNIVERSI'T'Y STUDENTS
Members of the Commission became concerned about counting students who are
attending Lincoln University when considering reapportionment. It was
determined that since the students were included in the United States Census
and because they would have a right to register and vote in Jefferson City,
should they elect to do so, that they should be included :among tile. residents of
the city for reapportionment purposes.
3. INMA'T'ES OF 'rtn,, MISSOU111 STA1.1-' I'ENI,r NTIAI1Y
Tile question of whether or not the inmates of the Missouri State Penitentiary
should be included as residents of ,Jefferson City was one of the chief concerns
of your Commission. It was learned that there are approximately 1500 persons
in residence at that institution within the city which, if included, would result
in a substantial difference in the total population. After making inquiry with
other redistricting commissions we learned that they are included as a part of
the population of Jefferson City. For this reason your Commission felt that
they should not be excluded.
4. ANNEXED AREAS
Your Commission included the areas annexed by the City of Jefferson since the
1970 census was taken and this includes the area which is commonly referred
to as North Jefferson City across the river in Callaway County. We learned
that a total of twelve persons reside in the annexed area and they were added to
the population of the city and were made a part of the Second Ward,
After all adjustments were made, the population of each ward is as follows:
WARD POPULATION
First 6, 480
Second 6, 497
Third 6, 473
Fourth 6, 474
Fifth 6, 495
The major changes affected the boundaries between:
1 . The First and Second Wards.
2. The Second and Third Wards.
3. The Third and Fourth Wards.
4. The Second and Fourth Wards.
These changes were required so that the population and area of the Second War
could be expanded so as to approximate the mean ward population of 6, 481
persons by shifting a portion of the population of the First, Third and Fourth
Wards adjacent to the existing Second Ward boundaries to the Second Ward.
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By doing so the over population of those wards was removed, thus enabling us
to bring their population in line with the mean ward computation of 6, 481
persons. I,
In addition to the adjustments required for the Second Ward, a portion of the
boundary between the Third and Fourth Wards was shifted from Industrial
Drive to Highway 50 West and Country Club Drive and the boundary between
the Fourth and Fifth Wards was changed at Highway 54 South and Romar Place
so that an additional 65 persons could be removed from the Fourth Ward and #'
placed in the Fifth Ward.
We are enclosing a Map marked by your Commission as Exhibit "A", as well
as a Recap of Ward Adjustments which is marked Exhibit "B", which along witf,
this report reflect the recommendation of your Commission that the five wards iI
of the City of Jefferson be redistricted as set forth thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON
REllISTRICTING
By: Nicholas M. Monaco /s/
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The minutes of the meeting of August 16th were approved as received. !'Approval of
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An application to rezone. property known as Schott property from "A-1" to &
"E" (Mobile Home Park) District was received from Richard S. Groner, Zoning Comm.
` The application was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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An application for- errnployrrrent ras a City 13us Drivel' wras received from �-Application -
Sylvester Gralbert, Bus Driver.
Counc;llnlan Strout, moved that the employment of Mr. Gralbert ire approved, ii
The motion passed. i
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I� Councilman Wildhaber, Chairman of tale r"inrurc:e Committee, presented tine Finance
following report: Committee
The 1;'inance Committee met at 7:30 p, in. , September 7th with the following H Report.
prerient: Councilmen Soanian, Weller, Woodman, Strong, Scrivner, Riner, [I
Borgmeyer and Wildhaber, Chairman.
4 Item 1 . Ile sughe:rted tlia t we consider giving Jerry Keene $75, 00 per month
car allowance:.
Motion - Hiner, seconded by Wells and passed. that we approve tine suggestion!
and that Jerry be alloted $75. 00 per month for travel.
Item 2. Proposals to finance additional service while the new zoning proposalHi,
are under consideration.
Chairman Wildhaber read a letter from Harland Bartholomew modifying their
original proposal.
1. They would set up a two mile zoning plan around Jefferson City.
2. Make recommendation for zoning, planning and building codes for the
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area involved. j
3. They would attend meetings with the Council, Zoning Commission and City 1
Planner as needed.
Fees for one year would be $4800. 00. This was a drop from the $7500. 00
original estimate maximum.
Mr. Don Preston has also submitted a proposal which called for an estimated
$12, 500. 00. ;
Mr. Keene stated that the difference was based on the fact that under Harland
Bartholomew, he is to do the preliminary work in the two-mile zone, whereas ;I
under Mr. Prestons bid, Preston would do the preliminary work. ,
A suggestion was made that no action be taken tonight, but that copies of the
offer be submitted to each Councilman.
The Councilmen expressed an opinion that they favored the proposal, but that
it should be delayed for budget consideration. Harland Bartholomew should
be notified that the Council is favorable to their proposal but final approval +!
will be delayed until budget hearing time. 11
It was also suggested that the County be asked to share in the cost,
A motion was made, seconded and passed that the above suggestion be approve
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p. m.
Councilman Wildhaber moved that the report be approved. The motion passed..I
Reaular Council Meeti.ng,_Sqp c Tj) r 7, 71
!App't. Mayor Christy recommended to the Council that Mr. James Locke be employee
James i, on a part-time basis to replace James Otto Havens, resigned. He explained
ocke. that it is necessary to have someone immediately to get the Treatment Plant
in condition.
Councilman Hager moved that Mr. James Locke be employed on a part-time
basis at the Treatment Plant. The motion passed.
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ire Dept. Councilman Riner, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee, presented
ommittee the following report:
eport. The Council's Fire Committee met at No. 1 Fire Station on September 2, 1971
!I Present for this meeting were: Councilmen Strong, Wildhaber, Woodman,
1� Seaman, and Riner.
!1 Also present: Fire Chief Willmeno and Ass1t. Chief Chapman.
!I Unanimous approval was given to the following:
Purchase of a Fire Department Rescue Truck from matching funds of Civil
ii, Defense, Bond Issue Money - Total cost $5200. 00 - City's cost $1300. 00
Hiring of Gary Larkin, William Prenger, Harrison Vaught, and Dick Henderso
as probationary firemen effective September 15, 1971 .
Promotion of four firemen to Driver Position.
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ John Riner, Chairman
Councilman Riner, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee, moved that
the report be approved. The motion passed.
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ccounts, Councilman Seaman, Chairman of the Accounts, Claims and Personnel Commil tee,
laims and i presented the following report:
ersonnel A meeting of the Accounts, Claims and Personnel Committee was held Monday
ommittee August 2:3, 1971 at 7:00 1), m. , in the Council Chamber. Members present
0 D-ur t. were Seaman, Ilager, Strong and Wildhaber. Others present were Fire Chief
Willmeno, Police Chief Short, Public Works Director 11ackers.
The purpose of the meeting was to study the feasibility of correspondence
courses for City lillinployces.
Mr. Racl(ors Ht"Ited tile need for professional correspondence courses,
especially in the Sewer Division, in connection with the New Plant. Persona
wiflhing to take cour.,ies and costs are as follows:
Sewer '- 3 people $515. 00. Street - I person $400. 00. Ealginvering - 4 people
$1500, 00.
It was uientioned that our Sister City of Columbia, Missouri has 15 employees
enrolled and the city pays 75% of the cost.
AWo mentioned that if the City decides to pay any sizeable sums of money in
this program, the employee would sign an agreement to remain employed for
one year after the successful completion of the course,
Councilman I-lager moved that this Committee formally sanction the
correspondence course in question so as to enable City Employees to benefit
from reduced costs brought about by this sanction. Also that this Committee
take under consideration, compensation for persons successfully completing
these courses on a percentage basis as decided by the Finance Committee.
Motion passed unanimously. This will not cost the city anything.
It was also mentioned that the representative•check into all types of educationa,
facilities applicable, especially the University of Missouri Extension Service.
A representative should be appointed by the Mayor to administer this program.
The Chairman respectfully submits the name of Mrs. Patton to be the City's
Representative and Administrator of this Program.
Respectfully submitted,
Isl Fred H. Seaman III, Chairman
Councilman Seaman moved that the report be approved. The motion passed.
Mayor Christy then appointed Mrs. Georgia Patton as the City's representative
and administrator of the program.
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Committe Councilman Hager, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, presented the
of the following report to the Council:
Whole Report. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p. m. , on August 23 by Chairman
Harvey Hager in the Council Chambers. I
Councilmen present were: Strong, Wildhaber; -Nacy, Seaman, -Borgmeyer,
Riner and Wells.
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Regular Council Meeting, September 7, 1971
City Officials present: Claude Short, Chief of Police and Ed Rackers, Director
of Public Works.
There were 12 in the gallery representing parties interested in the problem
under discussion. i
Press: Margaret Taylor, Jefferson City News Tribune.
Chairman Hager stated that main problem to be considered was the sewer ease-
ment for the Jefferson Library.
He stated that the Street kComr.iittee.had considered the problem on several
occasions, but was unable to affect an agreement. Accordingly, it was assigne
to the Committee of the Whole for action. The Chairman stated that in his Judg-
ment only two courses of action were feasible. Either an agreement must be
reached by the two contesting parties or condemnation proceedings can be j
f initiated by the City on behalf of the Library Board. It was his hopes that a 4i
voluntary agreement could be reached with the Council filling the role as
arbitrators since no one really desires a law suit on the problem.
IIe asked Robert Hawkins, Attorney for the Library Board to state the problem
and its background. This he did! In synopsis: The new library was constructs
with the understanding from the City that both storm and sanitary sewers could I
go through the disputed alley between property owned by Mr. Asel, Mrs. Petrie'
Mr. Reithel or, others. The abutting property owners contend that this is a
private alley and do not want it disturbed for two reasons:
1. It will interfere with the business operations of their renters.
2. After several years they have succeeded in waterproofing their
basement walls and do not want to disturb the fill next to the
walls.
I-Ie further stated that the I..,ibrary Board had made several offers, but all were
rejected. He further indicated that the engineers planned to dig a ditch not overli
4 feet wide and from 4 to G 1 /2 feet deep in the middle of the 10 foot alley
whereas the b,iseniont walls are 13' deep in some areas. The Board desires to
dig the trench, install they liners, compact the area disturbed and resurface the
entire area.
Chairman Ilager then called on Mr. Asel or Iteithel to comment from the !�
property owners' point-of-vicrw. Mr. Asel related their position and bacicgroun# ,
then advanced the alternative, that sewage from floors one and two be put irito
the 1.-W alley by gravity and that it pump be installed to handle baacrment sewage .
The storm drain run off was to be taken care of in sonic other manner. Mr.
Asel also stated that they had inaintained and used the alley without challenge
for 45 years and that they have paid taxes on it throughout that period. The
last point was challenged by Attorney Hawkins who stated that taxes were paid
on the lots, but not on the alley.
All concerned recognized that the ownership of the alley is in dispute. The
abstracts show ownership of the lots only, however, affidavits of ownership hav
been filed by the property owners during the time this problem has been in
litigation.
Mr. Asel then presented a 10 point compromise that they would accept. Chair-
man Hager recessed the meeting for 15 minutes in order to permit the Library
Board to consider the proposals.
Following the recess Attorney Hawkins gave several reasons why the Board
would not accept, the first being on the basis that the engineers had drain plans
based on City official confirmation that this was a public alley. His other point
dealt with engineering features and costs.
Engineer Bruns was then asked to comment on their demands on an item-by-
item basis. He again restated their proposal for minimum dirt moving and
challenged the plan to expose the full basement walls or to move the fill that is
currently in the area, replacing it with clay.
Director Rackers agreed that the two sewer lines could be laid in a vertical
plane if necessary in as narrow a ditch as possible.
Following comments and question by various Councilmen including the steps
in condemnation, if it should go that route, the following points were agreed
upon by both parties and considered satisfactory to the City Council.
1. An easement to put the sewers through the alley will be awarded under the
following terms and conditions. Costs are to be borne by the Library Board in
favor of the property owners.
A. The pipes are to be put in with the minimum amount of dirt
moving possible. A trench 41 wide in the center of the alley is maximum
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width. Less width should accommodate since the drains can be laid y
one above the other if necessary. Foundations are to be undisturbed
as much as possible.
B. Back fill and compaction as approved by the engineer wil
be acceptable.
C. The entire driveway is to be resurfaced with 6" of concrd to
reinforced with C. C. 10 mesh reinforced wire with 4" expansion
joints along.both buildings and across the driveway every 101 . In
replacing the driveway the contour of the driveway must remain as it
is at the present time at the back entrance to the Asel BiAlding.
D. The window wells are to be replaced and sealed. Mr.
Asel and Reithel are to secure 3 bids and submit the same to the
Library Board for approval before contracts are let.
E. The sum of $750 is to be paid to both Mrs. Petrie and
Mr. Asel in consideration for allowing the easement.
F. The Library Board is to work out an agreeable compens
tion plan with the tenants for damages.
G. Builders liability insurance against damages should
cover during the period of actual construction and carry over for one
year after completion.
H. Sewer drains of clay pipe are deemed satisfactory.
Since both contending parties agreed on,the above terms and conditions, a
motion was made, seconded and passed by the Committee that the agreement
be accepted as satisfactory to all concerned and that the Council receive and
accept the agreement as being satisfactory to the City.
Mr. Hawkins thanked the Council members present for their efforts to secure
a satisfactory solution to the problem.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Delbert Wells, Councilman
Ward III
Councilman Hager moved that the report he approved. The motion passed.
Bill No. 52. Bill No. 52, introduced by Counrilmon Wells and Woodman, entitled:
Establishing "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance No. 81 7,
crosswalk at The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson, by establishing a schoo
Belair School. crosswalk at the Belair School. "
Read first and second time by title and on motion of Councilman Wells, the
rules were.suspended and the Bill was read the third time by .title and placed
on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 8402.
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner, Seaman,
Strong, Wells, Wildhaber and Woodman.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen,Absent: None.
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Bill No. 53. Bill No. 53, introduced by Councilmen Woodman and Wells, entitled:
Speed limit "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance No.
Rock Hill Rd. 8177, The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson, by repealing
a certain portion. "
Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the
Council.
Bill No. 54. Bill No. 54, introduced by Councilmen Riner and Seaman, entitled:
Personnel - of An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, repealing Section 448 of the
Fire Dept. Revised Ordinances of the City of Jefferson, 1956, as amended, relating to
the number of personnel in the City Fire Department, and enacting a new
section to be known as Section 448 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Jefferson, 1956, relating to the same subject. "
Read first and second time by title and on motion of Councilman Riner, the
rules were suspended and the Bill was read the third time by title and placed
on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 8403.
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, -Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner, Seaman,
Strong, Wells, Wildhaber and Woodman.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen Absent: None.
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�1 Bill No. 55, introduced by Councilmen Hager and Riner, entitled: i Bill No.
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, changing, amending and �� 55.
modifying the Zoning Map of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as incorporated Rezoning -
�1 in Ordinance 5880, by rezoning certain specifically described land. " !; Mulberry and
!1 Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the ;( Elm Streets.
Council.
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�j Bill No. 56, introduced by Councilmen Borgmeyer and Seaman, entitled: (, Bill No. 56.
"An Ordinance providing for the improvement of the roadway of St. Mary's Improvement
Boulevard from the east right-of-way line of Gipfert Lane to the dead end of !; of St. Mary's
St. Mary's Boulevard in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, by curbing and !" Blvd.
guttering with portland cement concrete. "
iRead first and second time by title and on motion of Councilman Borgmeyer, {
the rules were suspended and the Bill was read the third time by title and
it placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance
II No. 8104,
I� Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Mager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner, Seaman,
i; Strong, Wells, Wildhaber and Woodman.
Ij Councilmen voting Nay: None.
I� Councilmen Absent: None.
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�� Bill No. 51, introduced by Councilman Seaman, entitled: Bill No. 51 .
An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, accepting and approving the Approving
plat of Stanford Subdivision No. Two, a subdivision of the City of Jefferson, Plat of
f Missouri, as hereinafter described. " ' Stanford
On motion of Councilmen Scanlan, Bill No. ail was read the third time by title 1 Subdivision.
{' tend placed on final passage and was passed by the following; vote as Ordinance
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(i No. 8405.
�! Councilmen voting Aye: liorl:rT7ryc�r, Flag er, Nary, Riner, Scrivner, Seaman,
f� Strong, Well.), Wildhaber and Woodman.
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Councilmen Voting, Nay: None.
I! C.'ouitcilrrien Absent: None.
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,1 Bill No. 47, intrMiuced by CoturcilMIAlt Strong;, entitled: (j Bill No. 47,
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance No. Prohibiting;
8177, 'I'll(, Parking; and Traffic Code, by prohibiting; parking on the south half Parking; on th
of Moreland Avenue. " {! south side of
C:ouncilinim Strong; culled Bill No. 47 from the informal calendar and then Moreland.
i� moved that it be stricken from the calendar. The motion passed. !�
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�� Councilman Nacy stated that Ire and Councilman Strong had met with the ( 1100 block
I people who live oil Oak Street - the street is 16. 3 feet wide and traffic can I� of Oak St.
very readily go by if car is parked on one side of street. They both feel that +(
parking can be permitted on the east side of Oak, with certain restrictions. (
They want the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to repeal the existing Ij
Ordinance and establish parking on the east half of Oak Street, with certain
"no parking" areas on east half of street.
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Councilman Scrivner referred the matter of a septic tank on property located Director of
at the north end of Johnson Street to the Director of Public Works, ii Public Works.
Councilman Scrivner requested that the City Attorney draft the necessary + City Atty.
r' Ordinance to vacate a part of Church Street from East High to first intersecting !
alley to south.
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i Councilman Strong referred the request from Myron J. Leonard, 209 E. ( Street
Atchison, to repair the curb in front of his home to the Street Commissioner. ,� Commissione
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Councilman Riner moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules. The Adjourn t.
motion passed.
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