HomeMy Public PortalAbout20090706REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 2009 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 2009, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and
Struemph
Absent: Ferguson
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Landwehr asked if anyone present wished to be added to the list of those who would
like to make a presentation to the Council tonight, and added those names to the list.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor John Landwehr stated the following minutes have been received and are on file for
review in the City Clerk's office:
a. CAMPO Board of Directors, May 20, 2009
b. Planning & Zoning Commission, May 14, 2009
c. May 2009 Finance Reports
d. Finance Committee, May 15, 2009
e. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, March 5, 2009
f. Police Personnel Board, March 5, 2009
g. JCTV Steering Committee, April 9, 2009
h. Liquor Control Board, September 9 and December 11, 2008; February 4 and
February 20, 2009
i Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, October 7, 2008
Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for
their vital contribution to our community.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated that the Committee met
earlier in the day to consider several items, including the appointments to boards and
commissions which the Mayor will recommend for approval tonight.
Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon reported the next meeting will be held on
Friday, June 17 immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Dan Klindt reported that the Committee met on July
2 and mentioned several items which were discussed at that meeting.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next
meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 A.M.
Ad Hoc Committees, if any: No ad hoc reports were given at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that a Council Work Session will be held
Monday, July 13, at 5:30 P.M. to discuss the compost site, and possibly other topics. He
stated that the Mayor's budget book will be distributed at the end of that meeting
accompanied by a brief overview of what this year's budget entails by Mayor Landwehr.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
The following appointments to City Boards and Commissions were recommended for
Council approval by Mayor John Landwehr:
Board /Commission
Term
Appointee New Term Expires Full / Partial
Human Relations: Brenda Stegeman Oct 2011 Partial
Helen Johnson Oct 2010 Partial
Donna Deetz Oct 2010 Partial
Historic Preservation Diane Light Dec 2010 Partial
Housing Authority Larry Vincent Nov 2012 Full
Parks & Rec. Commission Joanne Scheperle May 2012 Full
Transportation & Traffic Mike Louraine June 2012 Full
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Mayor John Landwehr announced that some appointments to the Planning & Zoning
Commission had previously been considered, but that there are currently some important
issues already under consideration by that Commission, and he felt that, rather than
interrupting the continuity of the Commission at this time, those issues needed to be
completed by the current Commission who are familiar with them. He asked that the City
Clerk place appointments to that Commission on a future agenda.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Charlie Palmer, Lewis and Clark Task Force, explained the three handouts which he
distributed to the Council and reported on activities by the Task Force surrounding the Corps
of Discovery Monument, and how the City is benefitting from the associated tours of the
monument. He encouraged citizens who would like to organize a tour during times other
than regularly scheduled ones to contact him and he would be happy to set up a private
tour. They can reach him by calling Amy Shaw of the Parks and Recreation Department at
573 - 634 -6482.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Miscellaneous agenda items brought forward at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent:
Minutes of June 12 and June 15, 2009 City Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2009 -43, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF CHERRY CREEK SUBDIVISION,
SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2009 -44, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF E. CEDAR WAY AND A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED
ALLEY.
Bill 2009 -45, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FORA "WELCOME TO JEFFERSON
CITY" SIGN.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2009 -40, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO
COMMITTEES.
Bill 2009 -40 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made
by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll to amend Bill 2009 -40 by adding language to paragraph 6
that states the Annexation and Growth Committee shall consist of the senior Council
Member from each ward. Motion was seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph.
Councilman Dan Klindt asked what would happen in the event the Senior Council Member
from a ward is unable or unwilling to serve on that Committee. Following discussion of the
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll's amendment, a motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin
to amend Councilwoman Carrie Carroll's amendment that the language of the new
paragraph 6 being added to the City Code shall specifically read as follows:
6. Committee on Annexation and Planned Growth to be composed of five Council Members, which
shall be the senior Council Members serving in each ward unless a senior Council Member in a
ward requests in writing that the junior Council Member in such ward serve instead.
The motion to amend the amendment was seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and
approved unanimously.
The original motion made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll was then approved, as amended,
unanimously.
Bill 2009 -40 was then passed, as amended, and further amended, by the following roll -call
vote as Ordinance 14554:
Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and
Struemph
Nay: None
Mayor John Landwehr requested the City Clerk to place this on the July 20 Council agenda
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so the new Committee can be appointed.
Bill 2009 -41, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2008 -2009
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE TRANSIT FUND.
Bill 2009 -41 was read third time by title and placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14555:
Aye: Carroll, Klindt, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: Harvey, Koon, and Pope
Bill 2009 -42, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2008 -2009
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE PARK FUND.
Bill 2009 -42 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made
by Councilman Bryan Pope to amend Bill 2009 -42 by appropriating funds only pertaining to
the current budget year's expenses which amount to $35,000, seconded by Councilman
Mike Harvey. Following discussion, the motion to amend was then defeated by the following
roll -call vote:
Aye: Harvey, Klindt, Pope, and Scrivner
Nay: Carroll, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Struemph
Following further discussion, Bill 2009 -42 was then passed by the following roll -call vote as
Ordinance 14556:
Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Struemph
Nay: Pope and Scrivner
City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated that an ordinance was currently being drafted
which would hopefully solve this problem in the future.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2009 -23, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 29,
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
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PERTAINING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
Bill 2009 -23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14557:
Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: Pope
Bill 2009 -38, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND COLE COUNTY
FOR AN INTERCHANGE ON HIGHWAY 179.
Councilman Jim Penfold requested that Bill 2009 -38 remain on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
Bill 2009 -39, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SSM
AND COLE COUNTY FOR THE HIGHWAY 179 INTERCHANGE.
Councilman Jim Penfold requested that Bill 2009 -38 remain on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2009 -9 Renewal of Contract with Safety National Casualty Corporation for Excess
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Koon)
A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2009 -9 as presented,
seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
There were no presentations made at this time.
COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS
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There was no discussion at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
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Councilman Jim Penfold asked City Administrator Steve Rasmussen for a general overview
of the new bill he mentioned earlier regarding tree services rendered by the City Parks /
Forestry Department. Mr. Rasmussen stated the bill would clarify who would be responsible
for maintenance of trees in the City based on where the trees were specifically located.
Councilman Jim Penfold mentioned that there is a problem in the City with ground hogs (or
woodchucks) and that the Animal Control Division has stated they have live traps which
citizens may check out from them to trap the animals. After an animal is trapped, Animal
Control will then accept the trap containing the live animal from the citizen for proper
disposition. He indicated the traps are available on a first -come, first - served basis, and that
citizens may call Animal Control to get placed on the waiting list.
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll thanked all the City Departments who were involved in making
the Independence Day event a success.
Mayor John Landwehr mentioned that News Tribune reporter Kris Hilgedick is leaving her
position with the newspaper to teach at the high school level. He wished Ms. Hilgedick well
in her new career and stated his appreciation of her thoroughness and fairness in reporting
City issues in the past.
Councilman Jim Penfold stated that a citizen had just arrived at the meeting and wondered
if the Mayor would consent to allow her to speak if she wished to. Mayor Landwehr stated
that would require approval by the Council to suspend the rules. Councilman Jim Penfold
made a motion to suspend the rules to allow a citizen presentation at this time, seconded
by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Ms. Pat Wojciehowski made a presentation regarding a problem that, as a disabled citizen,
she had encountered problems with disabled parking during the Independence Day event
held this weekend in the City. Following her presentation, Mayor John Landwehr apologized
for her difficulties, and explained that since the event is sponsored by a private corporation,
the Jefferson City Police Department has no legal jurisdiction to enforce disabled parking
in the parking lots she mentioned. He stated he would relay her concerns to the private
corporation who sponsors and organizes the event and ask that them to take steps to
remedy the problem for future events.
Ms. Kris Hilgedick stated she has enjoyed working as the City "beat" reporter the past
several years and thanked the Mayor and City Council for the comments previously in the
meeting.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS
There was no discussion at this time.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor John Landwehr announced that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021.(2)] of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion at this time to go into Closed
Session to discuss Real Estate.
A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to go into Closed Session as announced,
seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call
vote at 7:35 P.M.
Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and
Struemph
Nay: None