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Home My Public Portal About2019-12-021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the December 2, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to adopt the agenda. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Gail Strope, Human Resources Director, presented the 2019 Kevin Meinhardt Award to Katy Lacy. Fire Chief Matt Schofield recognized Fire Driver Dale Duemmel who is retiring this month with 30 years of service. Mayor Tergin thanked Mr. Duemmel for his years of service and presented him with a key to the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amendment to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, Pertaining to Short Term Rentals. i. Associated pending bill 2019-068. A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. Judy Bryant, 2059 Hastings Rd., spoke on her positive experiences as a short- term rental owner. Carla Kessell, 921 Fairmount Blvd., spoke in favor of the bill. There being no others to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 2019-068 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, TO ESTABLISH SHORT TERM RENTAL OF A RESIDENCE AND SHORT TERM RENTAL OF A LODGING ROOM AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. There being no objection, Bill 2019-068 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15976. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Graham and Mihalevich APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Susan Cook Williams and Rob Medin with Habitat for Humanity spoke on the Jackson Street Summer Blitz Build. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. John Landwehr, representing Neidert Properties LLC, briefly spoke on 2019-084. Since there would be no request to suspend the rules on the bill at this time, Mr. Landwehr decided to wait until the December 16th City Council meeting to speak further on the bill. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF All City meetings can be found on the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov. The Cole County/Jefferson City Complete Count Committee kick-off meeting will be January 13th, 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. at City Hall, Council Chambers. Mayor Tergin’s announcements included:  Mayor Tergin will be attending the University of Missouri, Columbia Business School student’s presentations on the impact of the 2019 tornado on the City of Jefferson.  Upcoming December events were announced o December 4th – Polar Plunge, 5:00 P.M. on Madison Street. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 o December 5th – Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, event begins at 5:30 P.M. with the tree lighting at 6:30 P.M. o December 6th – Downtown Living Windows o December 7th – Downtown Christmas Parade Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor, announced the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment open house, scheduled for December 9 th, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at the Jefferson City Police Training Room. Potential redevelopers will be presenting their proposals and answering questions. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru Miss Wanjiru was not in attendance. There were no updates at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: November 18, 2019 b. Acceptance of Bid 3090 by Lou Fusz for Purchase of Six Police Vehicles A motion was made by Councilman Prather and seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2019-080 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,413,874.00 FOR THE EAST HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS 2020 PROJECT (#32151). 2019-081 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & McDONNELL FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING THE REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2019-082 sponsored by Councilman Hussey 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PERTAINING TO HEAT SUPPLY. 2019-083 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND SUBMIT SUCH CHARTER TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. 2019-084 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $283,000 CONTRACT WITH ARSI, INC. FOR SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES AT 200 E. HIGH STREET AND 202 E. HIGH STREET. BILLS PENDING 2019-073 sponsored by Councilman Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FY2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. There being no objection, Bill 2019-073 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15977: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-074 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR MODERN LITHO-PRINT CO., A MISSOURI CORPORATION, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AT THE COMPANY’S MANUFACTURING FACILITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MODERN LITHO-PRINT CO. PROJECT), SERIES 2019, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-074 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15978: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Abstain: Wiseman 2019-075 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2020 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. There being no objection, Bill 2019-075 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15979: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-076 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $35,269 AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF COLE FOR THE PARTNERSHIP WHEREBY THE COUNY AND CITY SHALL SHARE AN OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN. THE CITY AGREES TO PAY THE COUNTY FIFTY SEVEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST TO THE COUNTY BY OUTDOOR WARNING CONSULTING, LLC (“CONTRACTOR”). There being no objection, Bill 2019-076 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15980: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-077 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI RELATING TO EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN REVIEWING BUILDING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-077 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15981: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-078 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. There being no objection, Bill 2019-078 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15982: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-079 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE TIMES AT WHICH GARAGE SALES MAY NOT OCCUR. After the bill was presented by Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor, Councilman Hussey requested to place the bill on the Informal Calendar. There were no objections. INFORMAL CALENDAR 2019-068 Taken Up Under 5(a.) 2019-064 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DONALD R. RACKERS TRUST DATED THE 22ND DAY OF JANUARY, 1981, AND THE CLARA M. RACKERS TRUST DATED THE 22ND DAY OF JANUARY, 1981, AND EXECUTED BY THEIR TRUSTEE CLARA M. RACKERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1136 EAST DUNKLIN STREET. Councilman Hussey requested the bill be taken off th e informal calendar. There being no objection, Bill 2019-064 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15983: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: Hensley and Ward 2019-065 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROPERTY LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE JOSHUA HOUSE CHURCH FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1136 EAST DUNKLIN STREET. Councilman Hussey requested the bill be taken off th e informal calendar. There being no objection, Bill 2019-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15984: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2019-071 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Substitute #1 to bill 2019-071 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 2, 2019 failed at the November 18th City Council Meeting. Councilman Fitzwater, who had voted against the bill, made a motion to reconsider. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. Councilman Prather motioned to take up Substitute #2 to bill 2019-071. Councilman Hussey seconded the motion. Substitute #2 to bill 2019-071 was taken up, read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15985. Aye: Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater Abstain: Hensley ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously at 8:23 P.M.