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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-09-191 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. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 *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. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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. 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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. 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 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.