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_Regular Council„Meeting, May
'Mayor Christy presided.
Prayer was offered by Mayor Christy. Prayer.
Councilmen present: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger, Kliegel, Roll Call.
Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther & Wildhaber.
Councilmen absent: None.
A quorum was declared present.
,; The minutes of the meeting of May 6th,, were approved as received. : Approval of
Minutes.
`iForrest Carson, Attorney for International Telemeter Corporation Internationa
:- presented the following report: Telemeter
May 20, 1968 Corporation.
To the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Jefferson, Missouri
oGentlemen:
In response to the motion passed at your May 6, 1968 meeting,
International Telemeter Corporation submits this report of the
efforts which it has made to provide CATV service in Jefferson City
. since being granted the CATV franchise on December 18, 1967.
Immediately after the franchise was granted, International
: Telemeter began the necessary engineering work to complete an
, application to the Federal Communications Commission for a micro-
wave permit which would allow the importation of television signals
from Kansas City and St. Louis into Jefferson City. This application
was filed with the Federal Communications Commission on January 12,
1968, well within the thirty day deadline established by the
franchise ordinance. After further engineering studies were made,
that application was amended and is now on the Federal Communications
Commission docket of active matters. We are advised by Washington
counsel, that the permit should be granted within thirty to forty-five
days.
The engineering study referred to above dictated the geograph-
ical locations of the towers which we must construct to relay the
microwave signals. Negotiations were conducted for the purchase of
those sites and Telemeter now owns or has options to purchase the
seven tower sites which will be needed for a total purchase price
in excess of $50,000. Included among these sites , of course, is the
site for the tower and head end and transmitting facility at
Jefferson City.
In late December of 1967 after the franchise was granted, we
; contacted United Utilities, Inc. and were directed to its Vice
President, Mr. Douglas Gleason. We had our first conference with Mr.
' Gleason on January 4, 1968, at which time we advised him of our
;. desire to enter into a pole attachment agreement with the Capital
.; City Telephone Company which United Utilities was then in the pro-
cess of acquiring. Mr. Gleason advised us that United Utilities
had a lease-back tariff on file with the Missouri Public Service
j, Commission and that as soon as the acquisition of Capital City was
;' completed a=similar tariff would be filed for that company. He also
; advised us that as a matter of"company policy” United Utilities did
, not enter into pole attachment agreements but would offer the
service to TV signal transmission on a lease-back basis. Thereafter,
1` on January 5, 1968, by letter to both Mr. Paul Henson, President of
' United Utilities, and Mr. Davis Benning, President of Missouri Power
,; and Light Company, International Telemeter Corporation formally
,, applied for a pole attachment agreement with the two utilities
;; owning the poles in Jefferson City. Missouri Power & Light Company
;' replies immediately through Mr. R. H. Dawson, Vice President -
'j0perations, that Missouri Power & Light Company was willing to meet
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with us and representatives of Capital City Telephone Company to
work out the terms of a pole attachment agreement. Neither United
Utilities Inc. nor United Telephone Company of Missouri has ever
replied in writing to our January 5 letter.
We did meet again with Mr. Gleason on February 9, at which time
we were advised that United Utilities intended to seek an amendment
of the franchise ordinance so that it would be possible for the
CATV plant to be operated on a lease-back basis. We indicated our
willingness to discuss lease-back with United Utilities only at such
time as it became permissible under the ordinance for us to use that
service and we reiterated our request for pole attachment service.
Thereafter, on April 150 1968, United Telephone Company of
Missouri filed a tariff for wide spectrum service which included the
transmission of television signals for CATV systems. In a meeting on
April 23, 1968, with Mr. Gleason and Mr. Kreamer, President of
United Telephone Company of Missouri, we discussed this new tariff
and the status of the requirements of the ordinance, we again advised
the representatives of United Utilities that we were not in a position
to enter into any lease-back contract. It should be reported, in
fairness to United Utilities, that Mr. Gleason told us at the last
mentioned conference that if the Jefferson City Council should
change the ordinance so as to permit lease-back for that system,
United Utilities would give International Telemeter its choice of
which of the two tariffs, that is, the old United Telephone tariff
or the new wide spectrum service tariff, would be filed by Capital
City with the Missouri Public Service Commission. Our accounting
department has studied both of these tariffs and projected the
operation of the Jefferson City system under each of them and had
concluded that if it is made permissible under the ordinance we would
prefer the wide spectrum service tariff.
This is not to say, of course, that International Telemeter
prefers lease-back to pole attachment since as a matter of economics
and from the operating standpoint pole attachment is preferable.
However, we are anxious to get the system in Jefferson City operative
and as soon as the microwave permit is granted by the Federal
Communications Commission every day' s delay in reaching an agreement
with the telephone company will be a day' s delay in operation.
We have made it abundantly clear to United Utilities that under
the present circumstances and the terms of the ordinance we are
seeking nothing other than a pole attachment agreement with them.
We appreciate the Council' s understanding support of International
Telemeter in the past and we will be completely guided by any
decision which it may make or any further instructions which it may
give us.
If the present impasse with the telephone company can be resolved
we are confident that CATV can be available to the citizens of
Jefferson City in the very near future.
Yours very truly,
LATHROP, RIGHTER, GORDON & PARKER
Is/ W. H. Bates
Is/ Joseph E. Stevens, Jr.
Attorneys for International
Telemeter Corporation
Mr. W. H. Bates, Attorney and Mr. William C. Rubenstein, President
appeared in behalf of International Telemeter Corporation.
Mr. Henry Andrae, Attorney for United Utilities stated that they
would only consider a lease back agreement, due to the fact that
they do not want inexperienced men working on their poles and would
like to install a cable which would be more diversified than that
considered by International Telemeter. Mr. Rubenstein stated that
they used the same type of ,cable which Mr. Andrae was discussing.
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Mr. Tyre Burton, Chairman of the Transit Authority, appeared in re- Transit
gard to the request of the Council that they try to get Federal Authority.
Funds to aid in the transit service. He stated that he had no report
as yet.
Mr. Herbert Knight, Manager of the Transit Authority, reported that
he had written to the Federal Department of Transportation but had
received no reply.
The following bids for the widening of Dunklin from Madison Street Bids -
to Jackson Street were received: Widenin
. Hunter Brothers Construction Company $41,200.00 of Dunkl n S
. "Duke" Linhardt Construction Company 379460.00
Councilman Hawes moved that the bid of the Linhardt Construction
, Company be accepted.
The motion passed.
The following was presented by Mayor Christy: Appointments
May 20, 1968 Planning &
To the Council of the City of Jefferson: Zoning
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your consent and Commission.
approval, the following appointments to office:
Mr. R. Sheldon Gentry, Hwy. 54 South, vice reappointment
Mr. Ralph Wisdom, 1017 Fairmount, vice reappointment
Mr. Phillip Delong, 19 Schellridge Road vice Mr. Ralph
Kalberloh, term expired
as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission for three year terms
and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ John G. Christy
Mayor
Councilman Haake moved that the appointments be approved.
The motion passed.
The following was presented to the Council by Mayor Christy: Appointments
May 20, 1968 Park Board.
To the Council of the City of Jefferson:
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your consent and
approval, the following appointments to office:
Mr. George A. Rozier, 1216 Elmerine, vice reappointment
Mr. C. Forrest Whaley, 5 Schellridge Road, vice Mr.
Louis Landwehr, term expired
as members of the Park Board for terms of three years and until
their successors are appointed and qualified, effective June 1,
1968.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ John G. Christy
Mayor
Councilman Scrivner moved that the appointments be approved.
The motion passed.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Stone: Resolu-
RESOLUTION tion.
Mr. N. R.
Whereas, N. R. (Bob) Beagle was one of the most ardent Beagle.
promoters of the new bridge which spans the Missouri
River here;
Whereas, he was the principal architect of the plan
which led to the successful expressway, street im-
provement and off-street parking bond issues of 1957;
Whereas, Bob Beagle, devoted countless time, effort
and dedication to the betterment of the Greater Jefferson
City area and the City of Jefferson in particular;
And whereas, Bob Beagle died last week after a lingering
j illness;
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Therefore, be it resolved that the Jefferson City Council
express its deep sympathy to his widow, Mrs . N. R. Beagle,
And that the City Council of the City of Jefferson also
acknowledge at this time the significant and lasting
contributions N. R. Beagle has made to Jefferson City, its
past, present and future.
Councilman Stone moved that the resolution be adopted.
The motion passed.
Resolution - The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Stone:
William R. RESOLUTION
Tweedie.
Whereas , William R. Tweedie worked for the better interests
of Jefferson City and the State of Missouri through all of his
adult life;
Whereas he played an influential role in all local civic
projects in the past half century;
Whereas, his contributions to his fellowman are especially
noteworthy in service to the Boy Scout movement, the local
Park Board, our hospitals, the Jefferson City school system,
the Chamber of Commerce and conservation generally;
Whereas, William R. Tweedie died after a long illness
Therefore, be it resolved that the Council. of the City
of Jefferson send a letter of sympathy to his widow, Mrs.
William R. Tweedie;
Also, that the Jefferson City Council gratefully acknowledge
the significant and lasting contributions that William R.
Tweedie, civic leader, industrialist and conservationist
has made to Jefferson City and the State of Missouri.
Councilman Stone moved that the resolution be adopted.
The motion passed.
Appointment - Councilman Hawes moved that Howard Kay be appointed as a Laborer in
Sewer the Sewer Department.
Department. The motion passed.
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Fire Dept. The following report of the Fire Department Committee was presented
Committee by Council Wildhaber:
Report. " Motion was made to discontinue installation and replacement of
Park Board lighting because of hazardous physical property on Park
Board grounds and because of the extreme hazard to City Firemen.
Motion made and seconded to have contract of Drew & Jablonsky,
Architects, studied to see if it is binding for the remainder of
Fire Houses.
The Committee is investigating the possibility of the American
Legion and Veteran' s of Foreign Wars helping the firemen in the
flag flying duties on Saturday.
Councilman Wildhaber moved that the report be approved and that the
last portion be held in abeyance.
The motion passed.
Utilities Councilman Haake, Chairman of the Utilities Committee, presented the
Committee following report:
Report. May 20, 1968
Mayor Christy:
Your Utilities Committee recommends the following street light
installations and payment of existing lights in annexed areas, if
they meet with the Missouri Power and Light Master Plan.
1. Install 6800 lumen mercury vapor light in the 300
block of West Atchison Street in the center of the
northside of the Street.
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2. Install 6800 lumen mercury vapor light at 2105 Oakview
Street.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Haake, Chairman
Utilities Committee.
Councilman Haake moved that the report be approved.
The motion passed.
Councilman Scrivner moved that the light in the 300 block of West
Atchison be checked by the Committee, since there was some objection.
The motion passed.
The Report of the Parking and Traffic Commission and amendments to Parking &
the Parking and Traffic Code were held over until the next meeting . Traffic Comm,
Report.
The following report of the Planning & Zoning Commission was pre- Planning &
sented to the Council: Zoning
May 17, 1968 Committee
Hon. Mayor Christy & City Council Members Report.
City Hall Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
Gentlemen:
The Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission at official
meeting held May 16, 1968, recommend the following action taken
at said meeting to the members of the City Council for their
consideration.
Item 1. The request of Jason Wellington, Edwin Costello, ettal to
rezone from "E" local commercial to "F" Hwy. commercial lots 27,
289 29, 36, 37, 38 and that part of lots 26 & 39 that are presently
zoned "E" local commercial in the W. A. Beck addition. These lots
face Dix Road on the west, Hilda Street on the east and join "F"
Hwy. commercial on the south.
It i.s the recommendation of the Commission that the
request be granted.
Item 2. Request from Elks Home Association of Lodge #513, Jefferson
City to rezone 14 acres more or less known as the Benjamin Schrimpf
property on Ellis Blvd. & Hough Park Road from "A" single family
dwelling to "C" multiple dwelling for the purpose of erecting a
new Elks Club and related facilities.
It is the recommendation of this Commission that the
request be granted.
Item 3. The request of Arthur & Cyrus Nentwig to rezone land
bounded by Hwy. 54 Expressway, Monroe Street & Tanner Bridge Road,
described as Part of Outlot 29 and lots 9 through 17 , inclusive
of John' s Subdivision or that part of the tract which is not pre-
sently zoned "F" Hwy. commercial being in "A" 2 single family
residence to "F" Hwy. commercial
It is the recommendation of the Commission that the request
be denied, as the Commission feels that the ingress & egress to
this tract from Monroe Street would create a traffic hazard and
that the petitioners proposal to erect a metal warehouse building
on this site for enclosed and possible outside storage of lumber
and other building materials would not be in good accord with
proper development and beautification for adjacent lands along Hwy.
54 Expressway within the City.
Item 4. Election of officers was held, with the following results.
Bert Koester, Chairman
G. M. Threlkeld, Vice Chairman
Jack Jordan, Secretary
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Bert Koester, Chairman
Jefferson City Planning &
Zoning Commission.
Councilman Haake moved that the report be approved. The motion passed.
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Bill No. 16. Bill No. 16, introduced by Councilmen Kliegel and Borgmeyer,
Establishing entitled:
Sewer Dist. "An Ordinance establishing Sewer District #110, within the City of
No. 110. Jefferson, Missouri, and defining the boundaries thereof."
Read first time by title and ordered distributed to members of the
Council.
ill No. Bill No. 17, introduced by Councilmen Borgmeyer and Kliegel,
17. entitled:
onstruc- "An Ordinance providing for the construction of sewers in Sewer
tion of District 4110 within the City of Jefferson, Missouri."
Sewers in Read first time by title and ordered distributed to members of the
Sewer Dist. Council.
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Bill No. 18. Bill No. 18, introduced by Councilmen Riner and Walther, entitled:
Authorizing "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, authorizing and
Mayor to directing the Mayor and Clerk of the City to execute a written
execute contract with the Missouri State Highway Commission relating to the
contract maintenance of High Street and Mulberry Street to Bolivar Street."
with Mo. Read first time by title and ordered distributed to members of the
State Hwy. Council.
Commission.
Bill No. 9. Bill No. 9, introduced by Councilman Haake, entitled:
Approving "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, approving the
By-Laws of By-Laws of the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission."
Mid-Mo. On motion of Councilman Haake, Bill No. 9, was read the third time
Region- by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following
al vote as Ordinance No. 8017 .
P ning Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyeri Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger, Kliegel,
Commission. Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther, and
Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen absent: None.
Bill No. 10. Bill No. 10, introduced by Councilman Kliegel, entitled:
Relating to "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, prescribing and
the Collec- fixing rates and charges for the use of public sewers and the
tion of sewerage system of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, requiring pay-
Sewer Service ment of such rates and charges , repealing Ordinance #7760 and con-
Charges in taining a savings clause."
Areas "A" On motion of Councilman Kliegel, Bill No. 10 was read the third time
& "C" , by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the following
vote as Ordinance No. 8018.
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger, Kliegel,
Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther, and
Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen absent: None.
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Bill No. 12. Bill No. 12, introduced by Councilmen Kliegel and Borgmeyer,
Rezoning of entitled:
land on "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as incorporated
Southwest into Ordinance No. 5880 , by rezoning certain specifically described
Blvd. land from District "A-1" Single Family Residence Classification to
District "D" Multiple Dwelling Classification. "
On motion of Councilman Borgmeyer, Bill No. 12 was read the third
time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the
following vote as Ordinance No. 8019.
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Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes , Hiesberger,
Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther
and Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen absent: None.
Bill No. 13, introduced by Councilmen Kliegel and Borgmeyer, Bill No.
entitled: Amendin
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ord- zoning
inance No. 5880 of the City by adding subparagraph (. 17) to Section Ord. to
1102 of said Ordinance authorizing the use of land in District "F" permit
Highway Commercial Classification for motion picture theatres ." motion pictu
On motion of Councilman Borgmeyer, Bill No. 13, was read the third theatres in
time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the "F" Hwy.
following vote as Ordinance No. 8020. Commercial.
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger,
Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther,
and Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen absent: None.
Bill No. 14, introduced by Councilman Wildhaber, entitled: Bill No. 14.
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, authorizing and Interchange
directing the City to contract by Ordinance with the City of New of fire
Bloomfield, Missouri, for the operation and interchange of common service with
service of the respective fire departments of said cities in case New
of major conflagration or major disaster." Bloomfield.
On motion of Councilman Wildhaber, Bill No. 14 was read the third
time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the
following vote as Ordinance No. 8021.
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger,
Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther
and Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
Councilmen absent: None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haake: Resolution.
RESOLUTION Street
Lights.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY the City Council, City of Jefferson,
Missouri, that the Missouri Power and Light Company make the
following installation in accordance with recommendations presented
to the City Council by its Committee on Public Utilities , and
adopted by said City Council on May 20, 1968.
1. Install 6800 lumen mercury vapor light at 2205 Oakview St.
Adopted: May 20, 1968
President of the Council
Councilman Haake moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion passed.
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Mayor Christy appointed Councilman Haake as the Legislative Member Representa-
and Thomas Benton as Lay Member as representatives to the Mid- tives to,
Missouri Regional Planning Commission. Mid-Mo.
Regional
Planning
Commission.
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Mayor Christy appointed Councilmen Kliegel and Stone to assist Representa-
members of Water District No. 2 with their problems. tives
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No. 2
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Sewer , Councilman Wildhaber inquired of the Director o£ Public Works as tot.
problem. the progress with the sewage problem on East Elm Street. Director
East Elm fof Public Works, Ed. Rackers stated that smoke tests, televising,
Street. -; etc. , had been done and the problem seems to be excessive infilter-
ation.
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Ad ournment.} Councilman Riner moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules.
The motion passed. j
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