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Home My Public Portal About19700316 llegular Council Meeting, Mttrch 16, 1970 d id t i Ch Mayor Christy presided. � �I I ,I Prayer was offered by Mayor Christy. lPi rayer. Councilmen present: Borgmeyer, 11aake, Hiesberger, Iuen, Kliegel., Riner, poll Call. Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen absent: Walther, absent with leave. A quorum was declared present. ----------------- Ai i The minutes of the meeting of March 2nd were approved as received. r - 1Approval of Minutes. �IThe following bids were received for the purchase of premium gasoline. Opening of Bids Gulf Oil Company $0. 146 per gallon ; 'remium IIJefferson City Oil Co. 0. 147 per gallon Gasoline. Sun Oil Company 0. 165 per gallon Loethen Oil Co. 0. 159 per gallon Webster Oil and Gas Co. 0. 1735 per gallon Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the low bid be accepted. The motion passed ----------------- II Councilman Kliegel, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the inance following report: !Committee The Finance Committee met Monday, March 16th and agreed to approve a iIteport. supplemental appropriation of $1535. 00 to the Police Department for radio and photo equipment. ;! Re_spec.fully submitted, `. /s/ Ed Kliegel, Chairman Finance Committee Councilman Kliegel moved that thct report be approved. The motion passed, i "I --- --------------- { Councilman llaake, C i airman of tit(,- `,tract Committee, rc ported that property ;Strcet I owners had been advitred of' the eWticructes for the Improvement of West Main. Cornrnittee " j{ IIe recommended the errnpioyrrlent of Walter Stophell 5trotiler, Step 1 - Corllplitedleport. Designer tit it salary of $525. 00 per month. Councilman llaako moved that I the appointment be approved. Tliv motion paij 3ed. The following report of the Police Department Committee was presented by ;Police Dept. COUrrcilrTIun .Scrivner, Chairman: Committee The Police Department CornrYrittee, after extcmirling the profit and loss figures lleport. of the local taxi companies, recommends that Section 2 of Ordinance 7190, relating to taxi fares, be amended to react as follows: II "Sixty (. 60) cents on first flag drop instead of the present fifty (. 50) cents. Ten (. 10) cents on cacti one-fifth mile, instead of the present one-fourth mile. Six ($6. 00) dollars per waiting time instead of the present four ($4. 00) dollars per hour. Twenty-five (. 25) cents per each additional passenger, instead of the present ten (. 10) cents per passenger. And a I minimum of $1. 25 on all deliveries instead of the present $1. 00. . 40 �f extra cents on all grocery hauls and . 25 extra oil all extra stops. The Committee also recommends the following: 1. That the grades and strengths of the Police Department be approved. f 2. That the position of Deputy of Assistant Chief, be established in pay } step 3 of the grade of Captain ($7, 898) or an addition of $31. 42 per ; month. 3. That a Detective Lieutenant be established from the rank of Sgt, and I he be started in pay step 2 of the Lt. 's bracket ($7, 028) or $38. 34 additional. � Respectfully submitted, /s/ Forrest Scrivner, Chairman Councilman Scrivner moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. Councilman Wildhaber, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee, presente Fire the following report: ept. Comm. The Fire Department Committee met Friday, March 6, 1970 at 12:00 noon. eport. The Fire Committee has recommended the promotions of Lieutenant Orville i ----------- qe gu I a r Council Meeting, _Mnrch 16, 1970 Arnold to Captain, Fireman John Pfenenger to Lieutenant and the hiring of Jerome Harold Jacobs, 310 Union Street, as fireman. Due to the retirement EI I!of Captain Eugene Weigel. Promotions and employment to become effective April 1, 1970. �IAlso recommend the Fire Department replace vehicle No. 101, Chevrolet ifour-door sedan 1964. This vehicle be replaced by Bond Issue money through bids. The Committee discussed cooperative fire protection with District No. 2 Fire Department and agreed to set up a joint meeting at a later date. The Committee recommended that no recommendation be made in regard to the salary study for the fire department until a later date. Isl Ken Wildhaber, Chairman 'I Councilman Wildhaber moved that the-report be approved. The motion passed. -------- ------- Public Utilitiesl Councilman hien, Chairman of the Public Utilities Committee, presented the jf Committee following report: Report. The Public Utilities Committee of the City Couticil rnet and recommends the following: 1. Assume payment of dusk to dawn light located at 421 Rolling Hills Road billed to Kenneth E. Davis. 2. Install two (2) 6800 lurnen mercury vapor lights on Dogwood Drive. 3. Install one (1) 6800 lumen mercury vapor light on Bassman Street. 4. Install two (2) 6800 lumen mercury vapor lights on Brookside - 250 feet north of intersection of Green Meadow on east side of street and 500 feet north of intersection on same side. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Well' Chairman Councilman luen moved that the report be approved. 'T'lle motion passed. ------------ ----- ahlAccounts, Councilman Strong, Chail'111aii of the Accoinihs, Claims and PerE;onnel Conlmitt( 0, C lai rp 8, presented the following report: ,rsonnel The Accouiitt.i, Claims <incl Personnel Committee nict at 7:30 1). m. , WednesdayJ Committee :j March I I th, in the City Council chalilhel'.'-I. Report. A quortim w,,,!j declared - two ►1willbe •!3 were "'Ibsent with leave. O. T. I-Jy, Milk Sanitarian, appeared bofore, the c-0""'if ttee and requested that his salary be reviewed. 11c, felt he should he in a higher bracket thall lie pre8ently is. The Board agreed to study his salary structure and Much discussion followed. Since, there were no Milk SanitariarI8 shown in the Ill Missouri cities used in the study it bracket system will be compared to oil(-, use( by the Division of Employment Security. It is recommended that Mr. Ely's request be taken tip with the Health Committee and a recommendation be made this department. The City Attorney appeared before the committee - however the subject was considered of a confidential nature and he will make a report at a later date. A letter was read from the Chairman of the Police Personnel Board, Vernon O. Burkhalter, Chairman, requesting that certain recommendations submitted to the Council on February 27, 1970, be made into ordinance, since Substitute Bill 91 was defeated, it also defeated other recommendations that are considered essential and necessary to the Police Department. 1. That the grades and strengths of the Department be approved. 2. That the position of Deputy of Assistant Chief be established in pay Step 3 of the grade of Capt. ($7, 898. ) or an addition $31 . 42 per month. 3. That a Detective Lieut. be established from the rank of Sgt, and he be started in pay step 2 of the Lt. Is bracket ($7, 028. ) or $38. 34. The committee approved the recommendation unanimously and referred it to the Police Personnel Committee for approval and Joint Authorship by Ordinance. Ken Wildhaber, Councilman First Ward, appeared before the committee and recommended that this committee go on record by resolution endorsing the upgrading of salaries of the City Employees. Such resolution was approved unanimously by the Committee. After scrutinizing what personnel has been has been reported on by the committee it was decided that there are approximately thirty more positions that will have to be reported on before the study will be complete. It is the hope of the committee that this may be done before the committee loses the good help of Councilmen Haake and Walther who will soon be taking their departure. /s/ J. R. Strong, Chairman Now __Regular Council Meeting, March 16, 10.70 Councilman Strong moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. ------------------- The following report of the Parking and Traffic Commission was presented to Parking and the Council: Traffic The meeting was held Tuesday, March 10, 1970, 7:30 p. m. , with all members I.j Commission present except Chairman Crewz. Vice chairman Findlay presided. !Report. The following individuals were heard: ��tt 1) Mr. William Corbin of the 1100 block of Oak Street appeared and complainet i of parking congestion on both sides of Oak Street. 2) Dr. Richard Hyleck appeared in regard to the recommendation of the Parking and Traffic Commission to remove on-street parking near the West Main-Dix Road intersection and requested the recommendation be held over for the time being. 1 3) Mrs. Robert Hyder of Peachtree Drive appeared in behalf of insufficient (� parking space available at the Moreau Heights School as a result of the change of angle parking to parallel parking. j 4) Mr. Olen Smith of Dawson Street appeared regarding congestion on Dawson Street and requested consideration of a parking restriction on one side of the street. 5) Mr. Norman Thompson appeared in regards to the problem of post office trucks parking to pick up mail at state office buildings where no loading zone is available and requested a loading zone be established on Broadway Street for the Broadway Office Building. The Commission makes the following recommendations: 1) That an ordinance be passes] restricting parking on the east side of Hough Park Road from a point 118 feet to a point 183 feet south of the west curb line i of Moreau Drive. cPhis ordinance is required to enforce the present restrictio ) 2) That the School Board consider construction of additional off-street parking,j and loading and unloading areas at the Moreau Heights School similar to that li constructed at West School. f 3) That no action be initiated regarding parking in front of individual snail � boxes as there is no practical inethod to enforce it. 4. ) That the orit,inat reconimen('ation of the Parking and "Traffic Commission (' be implemented providing for cane-way traffic southbound on Olive Street as thel present traffic pattern of one-way traffic northbound on both Clive and Pine hard aggravated traffic congestion on Dawson Street and further, recommends that Dawson Street be made one-way northbound and that parking be restricted on the west side of Olive Street. 5) That on-street parking restrictions under consideration at the West Main- Dix Road intersection be tabled pending finalization in intersection modifications in conjunction with signalization of this intersection. 6) That parking be restricted on the north side of Williams Street from Dix Road to Beck Street. 7) That monthly parking be implemented on a temporary basis at a monthly rate of $10 per month after completion of surfacing at the old State Theatre lot 8) That a double loading zone be established at 603-605 Jefferson Street. 9) That the Oak Street and post office delivery truck parking problem at the Broadway Building be held over for the next meeting. 10) The Parking and Traffic Commission endorses Bill No. 117 establishing a Parking Authority with the following recommendation: "that the terms of the members be longer than one (1) year term and be on a staggered basis to provide continuity. " Respectfully submitted, I /s/ R. Dale Findlay, Vice Chairman Councilman Scrivner questioned Item No. 4 and suggested that Olive and Pine Streets remain one-way going north and Dawson one-way going south for a trial period of 90 days. Councilman Haake moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. The following report of the Planning and Zoning Commission was presented to Planning the Council; and The Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session I�Zoning Comm. at 7:30 p. m. , Thursday, March 12, 1970 in the Board Room of the Chamber Report. of Commerce. Items discussed and recommendations are as follows: Regular Council_Meeti.ng,. Mr_r.h_I6, 1. Request from J. T. Wren to place one house trailer to be used as his own !� living quarters on residential zoned land which he owns and which is located l 1 in S.E. corner of Rock Hill Road and Boonville Road. ' jRecommend that the request be granted. 11 2. Request from Callaway Farmers Equipment Company, Inc. to zone their land which is now zoned residential to commercial zone. This land is located ii just off E. McCarty Street at the beginning of Old St. Louis Rd. in Eastern Jefferson City. (North of Old St. Louis Road. ) Recommend that the request be denied. I' 1; 3. Re-request of James Strong to change zoning of the Old Moreau Heights School Property. �f Request 30 clay extension. !� Very truly ,yours, I /s/ ,Jack ,Jordan, Secretary �I Bill M. Conner, Callaway Farmers Equipment Company, appeared in regard '! i to item No. 2 and presented petitions from property owners in favor of the ! rezoning. �a Councilman Wildhaber moves] that the City Attorney prepare the necessary t !I ordinance for the rezoning of the property. The motion passed. �! li Councilman Strong moved that the report be filed. The motion passed. I) -------------- �! ill No. 124. II Bill No. 124, introduced by Councilman Wen, Ilaake, Kl.iegel and Borgmeyer, ontract with I entitled: cheperle Consul "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, authorizingr the Mayor and I' o. for const. 3i the City Cleric of the City to execute a written agreement with I{oy A. Seheperlr f aewern in >; Conatructiorr Co. , Inc.-. , relating; to the construction of sewer.-i in Sewer Ditstricit 'ewer, Dir3t. No. No. 97 "B". 7 1113". � Read first and second time by title, and on motion or Counciltymn Iuen, tho rule. were ;susperided and the Bill wet;-j read the third tiow Icy title cruel plac ed on final l passag o and ww-1 passed by the following; vote ;r;t Ordinance No. 8245. l) Counr.ilrnen voting Aye: Borg,rtre,yer, llaake, lliesberlyer, loan, Kliegge,l, 1{iner �i 5c.:rivtrer and Wildila ,er. CouncIlnien voting Nay: None.. Z: Counellniun Absent: Walther, abrterlt with le kvc. I� Councilrntni lInt but not voting: ^---MStrong. ill No. 126. ;i Bill No. 126, introduced by CoUnCilnren Strong, and Sc:rlvner, entitled: umber of 'l "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, repealing; Ordinance Number ersonnel in 8040 of the City, prescribing; tine rrumber of personnel in the City Police olice Dept. `� Department, and enacting a ric!w Ordinance relating; to the carne subject. " i) Read first time by title and ordered distributed to niembers of the Council. I! ----___- ill No. 127. Bill No. 127, introduced by Councilmen Strong and Scrivner, entitled: reating offices "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, amending Ordinance 8212, the salary f Dep. Chief ordinance, creating the offices of Deputy Chief and Detective Lieutenant in the nd Detective L Police Department. " (, Read first time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. I ill No. 116. j Bill No. 116, introduced by Councilman Borgmeyer, entitled: equiring �� "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, modifying and amending lectrical plans + Ordinance 7970, requiring the submission of electrical plans and specification d specs befor before electrical permits are issued. " ermits are Ray Brummet, Robert Major and Elbert Raithel appeared in opposition to the Issued. Bill. Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the Bill b+1aced on the informal calendar. The motion passed, ill No. 118. Bill No. 118, introduced by Councilmen Kliegel and Borgmeyer, entitled: Rezoning c "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, changing, amending and property ix modifying the Zoning Map of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as incorporated Swifts and in Ordinance 5880, by rezoning certain specifically described land. " 1 hompsons Sub. On motion of Councilman Borgmeyer, Bill No. 118 was read the third time 'A-1" to "B". by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 8246. r7 Regular Council Meeting, March 16, 1970 Councilmen voting Aye--. Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, Iuen, Kliegel, Riner,11 Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting Nay: No—. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. ----------------- Bill No. 119, introduced by Councilmen Wildhaber and Scrivner, entitled: 11 Bill No. 119. "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, changing, amending and 1i Rezoning of modifying the Zoning Map of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as incorporated ink property Ordinance 5880, by rezoning certain specifically described land. " 1; located on On motion of Councilman Wildhaber, Bill No. 119 was read the third time St. Louis Rd. by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as from "A-1" Ordinance No. 8247. to 11F11. Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, luen, Kliegel, Riner,il Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting Nay: None. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. ----------------- Bill No. 120, introduced by Councilman Riner, entitled: Bill No. 120. "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri , amending Ordinance No. i Loading Zone 8177, The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson. On Jefferson. On motion of Councilman Riner, Bill No. 120 was read the third time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance I! No. 8248. Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, luen, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting Nay: None. Councilmen Absent: Walther,- absent with leave. -- --------------- Bill No. 121, introduced by Councilman Riner, entitled: No. 121. "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance No. 817 ( Bill , Two hour The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson. " 1) parking o On motion of Councilman Riner, Bill No. 121 was read the third time by title Main St. and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 8249. Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesburger, Kliegel, 11iner, Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting Nay: luen. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. ------------ ------ Bill No. 122, introduced by Councilman Hiesberger, entitled: Bill No. 122. An Ordinance levying and assessing a special tax bill against the lots or Special Tax tracts of land fronting and abutting on the roadway of Chestnut Street, from Bill -Chestnut the end of the existing concrete pavement at Gold Street, northerly 962 feet Street. to the end of a 33 foot concrete pavement in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, for the improvement of said roadway by paving with portland cement concrete. On motion of Councilman Hiesberger, Bill No. 122 was read the third time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 8250. Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, luen, Kliegel, Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting Nay: None. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. ------------------- Bill No. 123, introduced by Councilman Riner, entitled: Bill No. 123. "An Ordinance imposing a tax for general revenue purposes on all sellers, for Imposing a the privilege of engaging in the business of selling tangible personal property 4 sales tax and or rendering taxable services at retail, at the rate of one (1%) per cent on the calling a receipts from the sale at retail of all tangible personal property or taxable special electio services at retail within said City, if such property and services are subject M 12, 1220. to taxation by the State of Missouri under the provisions of Sections 144. 010 to 144. 510, R. S. Mo. , pursuant to the authority granted by and subject to the provisions of House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 243, passed ,by the 75th General Assembly of the State of Missouri, and providing for submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of said city for their III . Regular Council MCeting.,. March 16, 1970 .............. -------------- 'japproval at the Special Election called arid to be held in said City on the 12th day of May, 1970. ,,On motion of Councilman Riner, Bill No. 123 was read the third time by title i; Viand placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance I!, 11No. 8251 . Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, Iuen, Kliegel, Rine Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. .!Councilmen voting Nay: None. lCouncilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. ---------------- Resolution The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Iuen: Street Lights. 11BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council, City of Jefferson, Missouri, 11that the Missouri Power & Light Company make the following installations in I ,!accordance with recommendations presented to the City Council by its CommittEk- :1 on Public Utilities and adopted by said City Council on March 16, 1970. .1 1 . Assume payment of dusk to dawn light located at 421 Rolling Hills Road - I billed to Kenneth E. Davis. 2. Install two (2) 6800 lumen mercury vapor lights on Dogwood Drive. 13. Install One (1) 6800 lumen mercury vapor light on Bassman Street. 14. Install two (2) 6800 lumen mercury vapor lights on Brookside - 250 feet north of intersection of Green Meadow on east side of street and 500 feet north of intersection on same side. ('Adopted: March 16, 1970 President of the Council !Councilman Iuen moved that the resolution be adopted. The motion passed. I ------------------ Resolution IlThe following resolution was introduced by Councilman Borgmeyer: 'I"The Jefferson City Council urgently 1"C(ILIC-Sts a meetingr with the Missouri High Business Routei I 50 West. liway Commission over, the tatter's adoption of a plan which the commission VIII am !I licontends will improve a portion of business 11oute 50 Went. i1specifically, tho Council requests a full accounting of the reasoning, which led il:to this i-ninfinal plan- a plan rejected by its own unginee •s. IiWe believe the coniniission's action raised 111,111y disturbing questions which niust be answered in public session so that users of state roads in Jefferson Cit, land the remainder of the state will know why their tax inonies are being used in such a fashion. And what ))OliCiC.9, if any, the 001-11111i.SiOli is pU1-8L1i11[_j" on local urban projects. For example: 1 . Why did the commission act contrary to the recommendations of its own engineers, who strongly supported upgrading of this section to a four-lane route ? 2. Wily did the commission vote to retain a three-lane highway, which traffic safety engineers agree has been and still is a safety hazard? 3. Isn't the commission practicing false economy in approving a most question- able plan when the professional-engineer- approved four-lane improvement would cost only $150, 000 more? 114. Why has the State Highway Commission approved multi-lane local urban I I highway improvements in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, other parts of the Ilstate and most recently Rolla? Why was Jefferson City short-changed in its improvement program when the traffic volume on the route in question is higher than either the Rolla or Columbia routes or any other similar urban roads in District 5 ? 5. Did the commission prior to its recommendation for Business Route 50 Wes lladopt a state-wide policy limiting improvements on local urban highway prograr is? Has and will a similar limited policy prevail in St. Louis, Kansas City and other 1urban areas in the state ? 16. The City Council requests that the Commission make a public list of all loc urban improvement programs of similar nature which it has made throughout th state in the past five years, including the extent of the improvement, cost and other vital data. l7. The Jefferson City Council also requests that the four-lane plan for Busines Route 50 West, as recommended by Highway Department and District engineers be reopened for discussion and reconsideration. 8. The City Council also requests that the Commission immediately table its recent recommendation for Business Route 50 West. The Council believes this I plan will not be in the best interests of the Greater Jefferson City area and the State. 1. r7l- 470 Regular Council Meetinig,__Mardi_16, 1 J70 Finally, the Jefferson City Council unanimously renews its support for pro- ceeding of improvement of Business Route 50 West under the four-lane plan, �! advanced and recommended by the commission's own engineers. ;44 The City Council of Jefferson City urgently requests an answer to this I? resolution at the earliest possible moment for we believe the question is of ! major significance not only to Jefferson City area highway users, but also to i all highway users in the State of Missouri. ! Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the resolution be adopted. It was adopted by the following vote: i Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hiesberger, Iuen, Kliegel, Riner!� Scrivner, Strong and Wildhaber. !f Councilmen voting Nay. None. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave. �! Councilman Wildhaber introduced the following resolution: Resolution - Whereas, there is a critical need for upgrading salary schedules and some I Salaries - other benefits for Jefferson City municipal employees, i! Municipal Whereas, our studies show that our municipal employees generally receive t! Employees. less compensation than those in 18 other Missouri cities, Whereas, these conditions could invite a deterioration of city services i including a serious breakdown in law and order, I Therefore, the City Council's Accounts, Claims and Personnel Committee of Jefferson City reaffirm its total support of upgrading and giving our city employees equitable salary increases and reasonable fringe benefits so that they and their families are assured of a living wage, E Therefore, this committee urges the full City Council to go on record in �! reaffirming its determination and dedication in meeting; these essential challenges, including improved s;tlarles and some other benefits for municipal 1J ! ernployeeti. y Adopted: I, Prefiident of the Council l I� Councilman Wildhaber moved that the resolttion he adopted. It wits Adopted I by the following vote: Councilmen voting; Aye: Borg ineyer, Riner, Sc:rivnor, Strong and Wildhaber. Councilmen voting, Nay: Ilaake, Ilietiberher and Iucn. Councilmen Absent: Walther, absent with leave.. � ------------------- Councilman Iliesberg;er presented an informal resolution expressing; i Resolution - condolences of the Council to the family of tine late James 1-1. Bagby, Police James H. Department. 13agby. Councilman Riner presented the report of the "Determination of Need" Determination Committee: of Need Your subcommittee, the "Determination of Need" Committee, has met with Committee. city officials in regard to the revenue needs of Jefferson City. We have also met in sub-groups to study the various departments of city government independently. We wish to commend the various studies that have been completed and made available on city fiscal needs and on which these recommendations are based to some extent. The committees of the City Counc 11; the Police Personnel Board; Mr. Ed Cole, City Collector; Mr. Ed Rackers, Director of Public Works; Mrs. Margaret Christian, City Clerk; and the Mayo John Christy, have been most helpful in our deliberations. it Based on our findings, we feel that there are several areas that are critical in our city government at this time. A delay in solving these problems will anly add to their severity that we now see and feel in our community. I� There is no doubt in our opinion that two areas are of paramount importance to l Jefferson City. First, we feel that as an example, public safety and public works need to be upgraded in our city. This is no reflection on our operating I departments. With the funds now available they are providing every service possible . We feel the citizens of Jefferson City do not think that this is enough; through our study, we agree. However, to provide better service, retention of experienced personnel, we must be willing to do more. The public needs it. The right for safe streets, reduction in crime and adequately compensated city employees has to take a high priority in our community. i� �= UN 01.5mo f 1'.1 . Regularw Council Meeting, _March 1„t3, 1070 _ ._.__._., w......w...�._ - Y We believe the general public agrees with this synopsis. Of equal importance, in our opinion, is capital improvements in Jefferson City. As an example, because of lack of funds, we find some of our city streets in a deplorable condition. While the present method used to patch and occasionally seal our streets is fairly inexpensive, the maintenance cost is relatively high and a repeated process. With funds available, fifty miles of our streets would be blacktopped with a one inch mat at the rate of five miles per year, which would give the citizens the type of streets they want and deserve. This and other priority projects contemplated in the comprehensive plan for the City of Jefferson generates a requirement of an expenditure of approximately $300, 000 a year over the next ten years. We have taken into consideration that these items will be costly for the city. Therefore, we recommend that additional taxing measures be taken to increase revenue in the amount of $575, 000 annually. By so doing, we feel $250, 000 should be allocated to general revenue to allevia the problems in public safety and other areas as determined by the Mayor and City Council, that $300, 000 be allocated for capital improvements, and $25, 0001 for capital equipment. We feel that these are needs that have been present for sometime in our city an that failure to provide funds to meet thetas will result in added problems for the Capital City. We also feel that the City Council, the elected representatives of our government, are concerned about the needs of the city and that with the hel of the comprehensive plan as completed by Harland-Bartholomew and Associat 3, will continue to make the improvements as recommended. If the committee feels these figures are realistic, we then recommend that consideration be given to a city-wide sales tax proposal of one cent. Recommended Annual Outlays: Salaries & related outlays in the General Revenue Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250, 000. 00 Capital Improvement8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300, 000. 00 *Capital Improvements (Fund for Equipment Purchases Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25, 000. 00 Real Estate Tax Duduction (Forty cents of City Levy). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250, 000. 00 T otal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $833, 000. 00 E'8timated amount to be raised from One Cent Sale8 Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $833, 000. 00 *We feel this would eliminate the necessity of a Bond Issue at a later date for equipment under the Capital Improvements program. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Phil A. Dallmeyer, Jr . , Chairman Councilman Riner moved that the report be amended by striking the word "Real Estate” on page 3, item 4 of Recommended Annual Outlays, and inserting in lieu thereof, the word "Property". The motion passed. Councilman Riner then moved that the report be approved as amended. The motion passed. ----------------- Cedar Hills Councilman Borgmeyer stated that he had met with residents in regard to the Road. improvement of Cedar Hills Road. It is necessary that.the city share the cost of the extra width. Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the city substitute by doing necessary grading and backfilling instead of sharing the cost. The motion passed. Planning and A subdivision plat of Twin Hills Subdivision, Section 2, was presented to the Zoning Comm. Council. The plat was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ------------------ Central Hotel. Councilman Iuen stated that he had received a complaint about the barricades at Central Hotel. He contacted Mr. John Paulus about the situation, the barricades have been removed which has allowed space for seven parking meters. lAdjournme it Councilman Riner moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules. The motio passed. Mowa