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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2016, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by
President Pro Tempore Rick Mihalevich in the absence of Mayor Carrie Tergin.
President Mihalevich announced that Mayor Tergin would arrive a few minutes later as
she had a scheduling conflict.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
Recognition of Scouts:
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich recognized that a Boy Scout was in the audience
and asked him to come forward and state his Troop number and share what badge he
was currently working to achieve. The Scout indicated he was from Immaculate
Conception Troop 6, and he was working on his Citizenship in the Community badge.
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich welcomed him and wished him well in his Scouting
endeavors.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Costales, seconded by Councilman Prather, to
adopt the agenda with an amendment to take up items 4 (Miscellaneous Agenda Items)
and 7 (Presentations from Invited Guests) after Mayor Tergin arrived as she had
indicated she wished to be present for those items. The motion to adopt, as amended,
was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
*Postponed until Mayor Tergin arrived.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich opened the following public hearing:
(a) Rezoning 1.12 Acres of Land Located in the 2500 Block of Hideaway Court from
RA-2 to C-2 and Endorsing an Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment
A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice
McMillan, who offered to answered questions asked by the Council.
No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing
concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-42 sponsored by Councilman Graham, 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 1.12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE
2500 BLOCK OF HIDEAWAY COURT FROM RA-2, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT.
Bill 2016-42 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15564:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich opened the following public hearing:
(b) Rezoning 0.67 Acres of Land Addressed as 2521 E McCarty Street RS-2 to C 2
and Endorsing an Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment
A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice
McMillan, who offered to answered questions asked by the Council.
No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
President Pro Tempore Mihalevich declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing
concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-43 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
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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 0.67 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 2521
EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT.
Bill 2016-43 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15565:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Mayor Tergin arrived at this point in the meeting and assumed the chair.
(c) Preliminary PUD Plan for Property Located at 910 Fairgrounds Road.
A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice
McMillan, who offered to answered questions asked by the Council.
No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-44 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 FAIRGROUNDS
ROAD, TO BE READDRESSED AS 910 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE;
DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE
COUNTY, MISSOURI
Bill 2016-44 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15566:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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*MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
*Miscellaneous Agenda Items which had been postponed until Mayor Tergin arrived,
was taken up at this point.
A proclamation in recognition of “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” was presented to
Ms. Whitney Christine Byars who made brief comments regarding the issue and
thanked the Mayor for the proclamation.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tergin recommended for Council approval the following appointments to City
Boards and Commissions:
BOARD OR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT EXPIRES STATUS
Board of Adjustment:
Katy Lacy
Brad Schaefer (ALT)
Robert Gammon (ALT)
Sept 2021
Sept 2017
Sept 2017
FULL
1 Year
1 Year
Housing Authority (Tenant) Minnie Word Nov 2020 FULL
TIF Commission Eric Struemph May 2019 PARTIAL
Library Board of Directors Jeff Briggs Mar 2017 PARTIAL
Environmental Quality Commission:
Kristi Campbell
Ashley Varner
Nov 2021
Nov 2017
FULL
PARTIAL
A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approve the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mayor Tergin asked former Mayor John Landwehr and Ms. Vanessa Schweinshaupt to
come forward, and stated that Vanessa has been visiting Jefferson City from our partner
city Münchberg, Germany. Mayor Tergin asked Vanessa to share some of her
experiences, after which Mr. Landwehr also made comments and thanked the citizens
in the community who had initiated the partner city relationship with Münchberg. Mayor
Tergin presented a City Coin to Vanessa and stated she was glad to hear that she
would be coming back for another visit in the future.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor Tergin made announcements about the following recent or upcoming events:
1. 50th anniversary of Unilever
2. Alzheimer’s Awareness Day
3. Benefit Concert for “Safety Net”
4. “Tunnel to Towers” 5K
5. “Wing Ding” annual event
6. NAACP Banquet
7. Council for Drug Free Youth basketball game
8. Annual “Oktoberfest” on September 23 and 24 in the Old Munichberg area of the
City of Jefferson
9. Opening of the Lafayette Interchange
10. “CelebARTy” Art Auction event
11. Mayor’s Cup Regatta
Council Members made announcements about the following recent or upcoming events:
1. Councilman Branch asked Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Todd
Spalding to announce the September 21 Parks Commission special meeting. Mr.
Spalding stated that the Commission had indicated its wish to have a special
meeting to take up the issue of naming the Noren Access Park after Mr. Joe
Wilson.
2. Councilman Henry announced the September 22 Public Works & Planning
Committee meeting.
Staff made announcements about the following or upcoming events:
1. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Todd Spalding made an announcement
about the Parks Commission’s annual meeting event on Wednesday, Oc tober 12
at McClung to which the Council was invited, and would include a hard -hat tour
for the Council to see the progress of the Multi-purpose building construction site.
2. Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced the “Project
Homeless Connect” event on October 3 in the 300 block of East Capitol Avenue.
Many services would be offered to homeless citizens by various volunteers and
organizations on that day. More information was available by emailing
jcmo.phc@gmail.com.
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3. Janice McMillan also announced a Tire and E-Waste drop-off event on Saturday,
October 15 at the Cole County Public Works facility on Monticello Road. A flyer
containing all information can be found on the City’s website calend ar for that
date.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln University student liaison Jonathan Jackson reported on several Lincoln
University issues and events which included the September 14 official 150th anniversary
of LU; Homecoming week October 2-8; recent Blue Tiger football games; and
community events in which the City and LU jointly participate.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
2016-48 (Truman Hotel TIF Plan) presentations:
The following persons made presentations in opposition to the Truman Hotel TIF:
1. Mr. Scott Ehrhardt
2. Mr. Mark Randolph
3. Mr. Trey Propes
4. Mr. Tim Sigmund
5. Mr. Spike Ehrhardt
6. Ms. Michelle Burrows
7. Mr. Jeff Wohlt
8. Mr. Ted Stewart
The following persons made presentations in favor of the Truman Hotel TIF:
1. Ms. Cindy Neff
2. Mr. John Jones
3. Mr. Peter Nacy
4. Ms. Shan Johnson
5. Ms. Sandra Ebert
6. Mr. Vivek Puri (Developer)
Other speakers who did not sign up ahead of time, requested to speak at this time.
Mayor Tergin stated the Council would need to susp end its rules to allow additional
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speakers. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman
Graham, to suspend its rules and allow additional speakers.
The following additional persons made presentations in opposition to the Truman Hotel
TIF:
1. Mr. David Wallace
The following additional persons made presentations in favor of the Truman Hotel TIF:
1. Mr. Raman Puri (Developer)
2. Ms. Elizabeth White Christopher
Capitol Avenue Blight Study:
The following persons made presentations in favor of Bill 2016-45 (Capitol Avenue
Blight Study):
1. Ms. Cathy Bordner
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: September 6, 2016
b. Authorizing Renewal of Agreement with Midwest ATC for Control Tower
Operation Services
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilwoman Wise, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2016-49 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $140,782.00 AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, TO OCTOBER 31, 2017, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED
PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY2017 UNIFIED
PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
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2016-50 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $138,916.00 SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES.
2016-51 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $41,615.00 AGREEMENT WITH EVERS
AND COMPANY, LLC, FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
2016-52 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $28,000.00 ENGINEERING DESIGN
CONTRACT WITH MECO ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR ELECTRICAL
DESIGN SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING A $12,000.00 SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
2016-53 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $55,800.00 AGREEMENT WITH
CENTRAL MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE EVALUATION
AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE MSP PARKWAY.
2016-54 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND PGE HOSPITALITY, INC., TO IMPLEMENT
A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Mr. Joe Lauber of Lauber Municipal Law, LLC, made a lengthy presentation regarding
terms of the agreement which had been received from the Developer within the past
couple of days and had been received in signed format from the Developer late that
afternoon. He stated if the agreement was approved, it would need to be amended to
correct an error by removing reference to “MoDOT approval of the annexation” from
Sections 12, 13, and 28 of the agreement. Following his presentation, he answered
questions asked by the Mayor and Council, including addressing points brought up by
the gallery speakers. He also introduced Mr. Tom Kaleko of Springsted, Inc., the City’s
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financial advisor on this issue, who also answered questions.
Mr. Lauber stated that if 2016-48 is not approved by the Council, Bills 2016-54,
2016-55, and 2016-56 would all become moot.
2016-55 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 1 OF THE
TRUMAN HOTEL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AS A REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING THEREIN.
Mr. Lauber explained the necessity of both 2016 -55 and 2016-56 to activate the TIF
Plan in the event the Council approved 2016-48 later in the meeting.
2016-56 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 2 OF THE
TRUMAN HOTEL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AS A REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING THEREIN.
BILLS PENDING
2016-45 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING
PORTIONS OF THE EAST CAPITOL AVENUE AREA AND ENVIRONS AS BLIGHTED
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST THE LAND
CLEARANCE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Bill 2016-45 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15567:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-46 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION,
SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
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Bill 2016-46 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15568:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-47 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS),
SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF TANMAN
COURT AND JACE DALE COURT, LOCATED IN TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2016-47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15569:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
RECESS
Mayor Tergin stated she would call a recess at this point in the meeting and would ask
that the Council allow the Presentations from the Gallery on Other Topics be made
immediately upon reconvening before Bill 2016-48 was taken up as that may be quite
lengthy.
The meeting recessed at 8:52 P.M.
RECONVENE
The following Council Members were present when the meeting reconvened at 9:05
P.M.:
Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
A quorum was present.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Mr. Sonny Evers made a presentation regarding the issue of fluoride in the City’s water
supply. He stated he believed it should be removed due to concerns with health issues.
Mr. Glover Brown stated that he had received an award at the annual NAACP banquet
and stated he felt the City should share in the honor of that award.
BILLS PENDING (CONT’D)
2016-48 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRUMAN HOTEL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
PLAN, DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE PROPOSED
REDEVELOPMENT AREA A BLIGHTED AREA, AND DESIGNATING PGE
HOSPITALITY, INC., AS THE DEVELOPER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Bill 2016-48 was read third time by title and placed on final passage.
A lengthy discussion was held in which the Council asked questions of Mr. Lauber and
Mr. Kaleko who had previously spoken on the issue. Mr. Lauber r eminded the Council
that since the TIF Commission had voted in opposition to the TIF at its meeting, a super
majority of seven votes would be required for the Council to approve the issue.
At the conclusion of the discussion and Council deliberation, Bill 2016-48 was defeated
by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Costales, Henry, Hussey, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: Branch, Graham, Mihalevich, Prather, and Schreiber
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions for consideration.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no bills on the Informal Calendar.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no responses made at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought forward at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Councilman Branch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Prather, to approve the
minutes of the September 6, 2016, Closed Session. The motion was approved by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
ADJOURNMENT
As no further business was brought the Council at this time, a motion for adjo urnment
was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved
unanimously at 9:44 P.M.