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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the August 1, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call:
Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Absent: Ward
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
adopt an amended agenda, moving item 7(a.) Appointment of Shiela Pearre as Director
of Finance and Information Technology to immediately after the scheduled closed
session. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin invited local Special Olympics athletes to the podium, along with their
coach, Curt Yaeger. They recently attended the 2022 U.S Special Olympics in Florida.
Each athlete introduced themselves, announced the sport in which they participated and
the medal they received. Mayor Tergin gave them each a City coin and took a picture with
the team and City Councilmembers.
ARPA FUNDS DISCUSSION
Finance Chair Councilmember Hensley and City Councilmembers continued the ARPA
Funds discussion. Jefferson Citian Stephanie Johnson expressed her disappointment in
the City Council’s decision to not fund any non-profit organizations with the City’s ARPA
funds.
Councilmember Hensley thanked City Councilmembers and City Staff for their work on
the ARPA funds allocations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Authorizing Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for the Simonsen Redevelopment Project
i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-030
A brief Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney.
Ellen Witt, with Tegethoff Development presented the redevelopment project
PowerPoint to City Council and answered City Council questions. Mark Spykerman
with Gilmore & Bill, P.C. was available to answer any financing questions.
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There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded .
2022-030 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater, entitled
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS A BLIGHTED AREA; APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SIMONSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT;
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO
CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Bill 2022-030 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16249.
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
b. Authorizing Chapter 100 Bonds for the Simonsen Redevelopment Project
ii. Associated Pending Bill 2022-031
A brief Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney.
Ellen Witt, with Tegethoff Development and Mark Spykerman with Gilmore & Bill,
P.C. were available to answer any questions.
There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded .
2022-031 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater, entitled
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO
ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (SIMONSEN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT), SERIES 2022, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $25,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO
PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING A
FACILITY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY;
APPROVING A PLAN FOR THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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Bill 2022-031 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16250.
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and
Wiseman
Nay: Deeken
Absent: Ward
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
The agenda was amended, and this item was moved to after closed session.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
City Council committee announcements:
• Committee on Administration – The next meeting is Wednesday, August 3rd, 7:30
A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room.
• Finance Committee – The first Budget Committee meeting is August 11th, 5:30
P.M. in City Council Chambers
• Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is August 25th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police
Training Room.
• Public Works & Planning Committee – A special meeting was held on July 27th, to
discuss the High Street viaduct. The next regular, monthly meeting is August 11th,
7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers.
Mayor’s announcements:
• The National Night Out event is Tuesday, August 2 nd. If neighborhoods are hosting
National Night Out events and would like a police officer(s) to attend, please
contact the Police Department to schedule.
• Mayor Tergin is fundraising for future USS Jefferson City Crew visits to the City of
Jefferson. She is selling t-shirts in the lobby at City Hall. A pickleball tournament
fundraiser is in the early planning stages.
• The City is a United Way pacesetter team. Pledge cards have been distributed to
City Council and Staff. Please return your pledge cards to Jennifer Suchanek in
City Hall. The City’s pacesetter committee hosted a trivia night at Last Flight
Brewery to raise funds. A community bike ride was held the same night.
• Last week was the Cole County Fair. Good weather helped drive attendance
numbers.
• Firefighters Local 671 Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser is August 5 th. Tickets
and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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• The Guns and Hoses hockey match is August 27th. Tickets and sponsorship
opportunities are available.
• Election day is tomorrow, August 2nd. Mayor Tergin encouraged everyone to vote.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Allen Tatman, owner of Paddy Malone’s spoke in favor of consent agenda item. b as it
relates to his property.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 18
b. Authorizing Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for the Installation of a Handicap
Accessible Ramp to the Back Deck of the Building at 700 W . Main St.
Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2022-040 (Funds CVB Lost Revenue) sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Councilmember Lester motioned to amend the bill to provide $75,000 of the requested
$175,000 ARPA funds to the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) now. If the CVB does
not get a grant to cover the remaining $100,000, the City would allocate $100,000 of City
ARPA funds to the CVB at that time. With no second, the motion failed.
Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-040 for
third reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-040 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16251:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
2022-041 (Downtown Beautification Planter Matching Funds) sponsored by
Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
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Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-041 for
third reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-041 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16252:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Wiseman
Nay: Deeken and Lester
Absent: Ward
2022-042 (Organizational Review Study Cost Set Aside ) sponsored by Councilmember
Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-042 for
third reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-042 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16253:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
2022-043 (Revenue Loss to the General Fund to Fund Identified Operating Expenditures )
sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion to
amend the bill to authorize $1,021,442.39 of ARPA funds for 1) Software
Licenses/Maintenance - $140,000, 2) Salaries & Taxes - $91,442.39, and 3) High Street
Viaduct -$790,000. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote.
Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-043 as
amended for third reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-043 as amended was third read by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16254:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
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Absent: Ward
2022-044 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2022.
2022-045 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF GROSS RECEIPT UTILITY TAX (GRUT ) AND CONTINUING AND
READOPTING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
FOR THE YEAR 2022-2023.
2022-046 sponsored by Councilmember Lester
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 0.05 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 203
EAST DUNKLIN STREET FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MU-1 MIXED USE.
2022-047 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI RELAT ING TO ITS
FINANCE DISCLOSURE POLICY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
2022-048 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ATCHISON COURT.
2022-049 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEMBERS SECTION TO REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS.
2022-050 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING TIME, FEES, AND PENALTIES.
2022-051 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TEMPORARILY
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR GRANT
APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE $25,000 OR MORE OF CITY MATCHING FUNDS.
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BILLS PENDING
2022-030 Taken Up Under 6(a.)
2022-031 Taken Up Under 6(b.)
2022-032 (Lincoln University ARPA funds) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Bill 2022-032 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16255:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
Substitute 2022-034 (Funds for Grant Match – PD Body and Car Cameras) sponsored
by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
withdraw the bill from this agenda and future agendas. The motion passed unanimously
by voice-vote.
Substitute 2022-035 (Police Station Elevator Replacement) sponsored by
Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Substitute Bill 2022-035 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed
by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16256:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
2022-036 (MSP Redevelopment Project Set Aside) sponsored by Councilmember
Wiseman
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Bill 2022-036 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16257:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
2022-037 (Infrastructure & Capital Projects) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Bill 2022-037 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16258:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
Substitute 2022-038 (Hyde Park Burn Building) sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion to
amend the substitute bill to authorize $1,600,000 of ARPA funds for 1) Hyde Park Burn
Building - ARPA - $1,00,000, 2) High Street Viaduct – ARPA - $300,000, 3) Private
Property Stormwater Repair - ARPA - $200,000, and 4) Demolitions – ARPA - $100,000.
The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote.
Substitute bill 2022-038 as Amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16259:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
2022-039 (Soccer Complex) sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING
AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A.
Bill 2022-039 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16260:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2022-11 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING TRANSIT FIXED-ROUTE FARES FOR A PERIOD NOT
TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution.
Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to amend the timeframe from a 6 -month suspension
to a 3-month suspension. Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion. After discussion
between City Councilmembers and City Staff, Councilmember Fitzwater withdrew the
motion.
Councilmember Deeken motioned to adopt RS2022-11. Councilmember Spicer seconded
the motion. The motion failed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Spencer, Spicer
Nay: Fitzwater, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Wiseman
Absent: Ward
Angela Hirsch, Public Transit Advisory Chair spoke briefly on the resolution after the roll -
call vote was taken. She encouraged everyone to change how they think about public
transportation in general. It shouldn’t be considered a public service, but as an economic
development tool. She suggested using the amount money that would have been lost
from a 6-month suspension towards a public transit marketing plan.
RS2022-17 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING THE CDBG
2022 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services, presented the resolution.
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Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2022-17. Councilmember Fitzwater
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
RS2022-18 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS FOR JEFFERSON ASPHALT AND
DONELSON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE 2022
STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution.
Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-18. Councilmember Spencer
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
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
Councilmember Spencer expressed his concern with Bird Scooters operating in the City.
City Attorney Ryan Moehlman said the topic would be on the next Public Works &
Planning Committee Agenda to discuss.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Mayor Tergin e ntertained a
motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following:
i. Hiring, firing, promotion, or discipline of particular employees [Sec. 610.021(3)]
ii. Individually identifiable personnel records [Sec. 610.021(13)]
A motion was made by Councilmember W iseman to go into Closed Session for the
above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Lester and approved by the
following roll-call vote at 8:29 P.M.:
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Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:12 P.M.
with the following Councilmembers present:
Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
and Wiseman
Absent: Ward
APPOINMENTS BY THE MAYOR
City Administrator Steve Crowell and Mayor Tergin presented their recommended
appointment for the Director of Finance and Information Technology, Shiela Pearre.
Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to
approve Shiela Pearre as the Director of Finance and Information Technology. The
motion passed unanimously by voice-vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by
Councilmember Schreiber, and approved unanimously at 9:13 P.M.