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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-05-151 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the May 15, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ahlers seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Former Mayor John Landwehr announced the Kiwanis Club 17th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023. b. Public Hearing – Six Nominees for Ward 4 City Councilmember i. Mayor Fitzwater opened the public hearing. ii. Jeremy Bowman, FOP President, spoke in support of Carlos Graham. James Noah, Local 671 Firefighters Union President, spoke in support of Carlos Graham. iii. There being no one else to speak on the nominees, Mayor Fitzwater closed the public hearing. iv. Acting Interim City Administrator Ryan Moehlman explained the nomination process. Each Councilmember may motion to nominate one candidate. A second to the motion is not necessary, but may be made to show support. Once the nominations are made, a roll call vote will be taken. Each councilmember will vote for the candidate they choose. The candidate(s) with the lowest votes will drop off. If there is a tie for lowest votes, those candidates will all drop off. The process will continue until one candidate receives 5 votes (majority). v. Nominations: Councilmember Spicer nominated Carlos Graham . Councilmember Lester nominated and Councilmember Deeken seconded the nomination of Rand all Wright. Councilmember Mealy nominated Julie Allen. Councilmember Hensley nominated Kathi Harness. 1. Randal Wright was selected as the Ward 4 City Councilmember by the following roll-call vote: Ahlers – Wright Deeken – Wright 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 Hensley – Graham Lester – Wright Mealy – Wright Schwartz – Wright Spencer – Wright Spicer – Graham Wiseman – Graham vi. City Clerk Emily Donaldson swore in Randall Wright as the Ward 4 City Councilmember. Councilmember Wright took his seat with the City Council for the remainder of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 2.4 acres from RS-2 Low Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial for property located at 2738 Rock Ridge Road i. Associated Pending Bill 2023-004 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planner. The applicant, David Elkan with Glenwood Equities, 1415 Elbridge Payne Rd., Chesterfield, MO spoke in favor of the bill. The following spoke against the bill: Jenni Lang, Deborah & Melvin Scholenberg, Dennis Lachelee, Ron & Karen Lueckenhoff, Thomas Bartlett, Shawna Pooler, Mike Michaelson, Aaron Kliethermes, and Lori Novak. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-004 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 2.4 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2738 ROCK RIDGE ROAD FROM RS-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 2023-004 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and failed by the following roll-call vote. Aye: Ahlers, Spencer, and Wiseman Nay: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spicer, Wright b. Approving a Preliminary PUD Plan and Final Subdivision Plat of Dogwood Park Subdivision located at 810 El Dorado Drive i. Associated Pending Bill 2023-005 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planner. Representing the developer, Josh Lage; Paul Sampson with Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of the bill. William Scott Randolph spoke against the bill. Developers Josh and Shannon Lage spoke in favor of the bill and answered City Council’s and citizens’ questions. Shawna Bruemmer expressed her concerns with neighborhood safety, upkeep , and maintenance. Mr. and Mrs. Lage addressed her concerns, noting it being in their best interest to maintain the upkeep and safety of the neighborhood. David Rosel expressed his concern with parking around the proposed development. Mr. and Mrs. Lage and Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works explained the parking allowed near the development and also informed M r. Rosel that each unit would have a garage for either one or two cars. Susan Randolph spoke against the bill expressing concerns with stormwater run - off and culverts in the neighborhood. Matt Morasch said he would put Ms. Randolph in touch with Don Fontana, City Waste Water Engineer. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2023-005 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 810 EL DORADO DRIVE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF DOGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND AMENDING SECTION 19-401, SCHEDULE J, PARKING PROHIBITED, WITH RESPECT TO EL DORADO DRIVE. MOTION: Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ahlers seconded the motion to amend the PUD, accepting the revision with the new location position of lot unit 8 and addressing storm water issues. Bill 2023-005 with the amended PUD was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16342. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None c. Rezoning 22.5 acres from RU Rural to RS-2 Low Density Residential for property located in the 2900 Block of Route CC 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 i. Associated Pending Bill 2023-006 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planner. Paul Sampson with Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of the bill. Randy Ford expressed his concerns with the blind curve in the area. Mr. Sampson addressed his concerns noting he worked with MoDOT on the proposed development and had adjusted the location to eliminate the blind curve from MoDOT’s perspective. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2023-006 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 22.51 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF ROUTE CC FROM RU RURAL TO RS-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2023-006 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16343. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None d. Amending Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-6 of the City Code pertaining to Temporary Signage i. Associated Pending Bill 2023-007 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planner. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-007 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS. Bill 2023-007 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16344. Aye: Hensley, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: Ahlers, Deeken, Lester, and Mealy 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR a. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Historic Preservation Commission Laura Ward Dec 2025 Partial Parks and Recreation Commission Chris Duren May 2026 Full Roger Schwartze May 2026 Full Donna Stallings May 2026 Full Tax Increment Finance Commission Annissa Maness May 2027 Full Eric Struemph May 2027 Full Planning & Zoning Commission Bunny Tricky Cotton* May 2027 Full Penny Quigg May 2027 Full Tom Werdenhousen May 2026 Partial Randy Hoselton May 2024 ALT Sara Michael May 2024 ALT Environmental Quality Commission Keegan Evans Nov 2024 Partial *requires 2/3 majority vote MOTION: Councilmember Spencer motioned to table the appointments until the next City Council meeting to allow Mayor Fitzwater more time to review the recommended appointments. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Staff announcements: • Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager announced the HPC Historic Bike Tour on March 30th at 6:00 P.M. The ride will start on the parking lot at 109 Madison St. Jefferson City Historic Preservation Commission is partnering with JC Parks to host the event. • Ms. Senzee announced the 2023 Annual Action Plan public meeting on Jun e 1st at 4:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The June meeting is scheduled for June 7th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – The next meeting is scheduled for May 23rd, 8:00 A.M. due to a scheduling conflict. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is May 25th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is June 8th, 7:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers or Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. Mayor announcements: • There were no announcements at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: May 1, 2023 b. Acceptance of Community Revitalization Grant – Disaster Recover in the Amount of $2,133,169 c. Accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Non -Drug Task Force Grant in the Amount of $42,500, Passed Through the MO Dept. of Public Safety to the Jefferson City Police Dept. d. Accepting Quote OP-558557 for $40,884 from Vandevanter Engineering Co. to Replace Algoa Pump Station B Pump e. Awarding Bid IFB4127 to S. Shafer Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $33,000 for the Demolition of 214 Lafayette St. Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-010 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,290.00 FOR THE 2023 STREET SEAL COATING PROJECT. 2023-011 sponsored by Councilmember Mealy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1310 MORELAND AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. 2023-012 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OWNED PORTIONS OF THE MSP. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-012 for third reading and final passage. MOTION: At the request of Interim Acting City Administrator Ryan Moehlman, Councilmember Spencer motioned to strike language under Section 2, “subject to the easement retained in Section 2” since such easement does not exist. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice-vote. With no objection, bill 2023-012 as amended was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16345. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None 2023-013 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-013 for third reading and final passage. MOTION: Councilmember Hensley motioned to strike Sections 1 and 3. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice-vote. With no objection, bill 2023-013 as amended was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16346. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None MOTION: Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion to end the parking ticket moratorium on downtown, un-metered parking spaces. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2023-003 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1431 GREEN BERRY ROAD AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. Bill 2023-003 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16347. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None 2023-004 Taken Up Under 5(a.) Public Hearings 2023-005 Taken Up Under 5(b.) Public Hearings 2023-006 Taken Up Under 5(c.) Public Hearings 2023-007 Taken Up Under 5(d.) Public Hearings 2023-008 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MCCARTY VIEW SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2023-008 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16348 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None 2023-009 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A DRAINAGE CONTROL EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 211 OSCAR DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2023-009 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16349 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2023-4 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JEFFERSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MISSOURI FIREFIGHTERS CRITICAL ILLNESS TRUST AND POOL, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT’S PARTICIPATION THEREIN 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented the resolution. Councilmember Spicer motioned to adopt RS2023-4. Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RS2023-5 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES SECTION 5339 GRANT Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution. Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2023-5. Councilmember Deeken seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RS2023-6 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LIEN RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH H&H GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, LLC Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services, presented the resolution. Councilmember Spencer motioned to adopt RS2023-6. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: Ahlers 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 408 Lafayette St. Demolition – Clint Smith, Director of Planning and Protective Services and Dave Helmick, Code Enforcement Supervisor presented a request to demolish 408 Lafayette St. After some discussion between Councilmembers and Staff on the history of the property, 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2023 Councilmember Spencer motioned to demolish 408 Lafayette St. Councilmember Deeken seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Mayor Fitzwater entertained a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: i. Attorney Client Privilege [Sec. 610.021(1)] ii. Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees [Sec. 610.021(3)] iii. Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment [Sec. 610.021 (13)] A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Deeken and approved by the following roll-call vote at 10:45 P.M.: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:59 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 11:00 P.M.