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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20070917REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2007, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilwoman Jane A. Smith, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Koon, Medin, and Penfold, and Smith Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked for names of those in the audience who wished to add their names to the Presentations from the Gallery list and added those who responded. Mayor John Landwehr announced that staff has added Resolution RS2007 -21 to the agenda at his and Council's request, pertaining to membership on the Conference Center Selection Committee. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Veto of Bill 2007 -73 (Ordinance 14252). Mayor John Landwehr announced that he had previously distributed Ordinance 14252 marked "Disapproved" with his statement regarding his reasons for disapproving it. He then read his statement, which shall be filed with the original ordinance marked "Disapproved." Following his statement, he put the question to the Council, "Shall Ordinance 14252 take effect despite the Mayor's disapproval ?" and called for a roll -call vote on the question of whether the ordinance shall take effect in spite of the Mayor's disapproval: Aye: Ferguson, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: Brown, Crane, Klindt, and Harvey The veto is not overridden, and shall stand. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 2 (a) Rezoning 0.23 Acres Located at 1208 East Elm Street from RS -4 to C -1 Following a staff presentation by City Planner Janice McMillan regarding the history of the requested rezoning, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, gave a brief overview of the property in question and offered to answer any questions asked about the requested rezoning. No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill, 2007 -76. Bill 2007 -76, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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, FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1208 EAST ELM STREET, CONSISTING OF PART OF LOTS 108, 109, 110, AND 111 FAIRVIEW ADDITION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, BY REZONING 0.23 ACRES FROM RS -4 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. Bill 2007 -76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14253: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None (b) Rezoning 1.12 Acres at 2116 Idlewood Road from RS -2 to M -1 Following a staff presentation by City Planner Janice McMillan regarding the history of the requested rezoning, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, gave a brief overview of the property in question and answered questions asked by Council Members. Mr. Mark Hilpert, Conoco - Phillips, 2116 Idlewood, answered questions by Councilwoman Cindy Layton regarding fencing the area. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 3 No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill, 2007 -77. Bill 2007 -77, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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, FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2116 IDLEWOOD ROAD, CONSISTING OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, BY REZONING 1.12 ACRES OF AN APPROXIMATELY 48 ACRE TRACT, FROM RS -2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Bill 2007 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14254: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office: a. CAMPO Technical Committee, August 2, 2007 b. Council Committee on Administration, August 8, 2007 c. Public Safety Committee, August 3, 2007 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, August 14, 2007 e. Historic Preservation Commission, August 14, 2007 f. Human Relations Commission, July 25 and August 14, 2007 g. Parks and Recreation Commission, August 14, 2007 Mayor Landwehr thanked the citizens who serve on these boards and commissions for giving of their time and talents to make our community better. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Chairman Cindy Layton announced the next meeting will be REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 4 held Wednesday, October 3 at 11:30 A.M. She stated an Appointment Review Committee met immediately prior to this meeting and that the appointments considered will appear on the October 1 agenda for Council approval. Finance Committee - Chairman Ken Ferguson announced a Finance Committee meeting will be held October 12 immediately following the Brown Bag work session. He also announced that the remaining Budget Committee meetings will be September 24, 25, 27, and October 4, all at 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Public Safety Committee - Chairman Kevin Brown announced that the Committee will meet next on September 28 immediately following the Brown Bag work session, and will discuss the digital dictation system among other topics. Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt reported the Committee will meet on September 20 at 7:45 A.M. to discuss sidewalk replacement and sidewalk ordinances, and milling and overlay issues. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS A Conference Center Selection Committee meeting will be held Thursday, September 20 at 5:30 P.M. Councilman Brian Crane announced that a JCTV meeting will be held Wednesday, September 19 at 5:30 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr presented the following promotions within the Police Department for Council approval: Sergeant Deric Heislen promoted to Lieutenant Officer Doug Ruediger promoted to Sergeant Following introduction of the two candidates by Police Chief Roger Schroeder, Councilwoman Jane A. Smith asked questions about the procedure for promoting within the Police Department. At the conclusion of the explanation of the process by Police Chief Roger Schroeder, City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated that if a more detailed explanation is requested by the Council, staff could put that together and give it at a later date. A motion was then made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the promotions as presented, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Dr. Bryan Pope, Dr. Jeff Sanders, Mr. Bob Whittet, and Ms. Christine Ellinger, and Allen Stephens, Central Missouri Community Health Center, made a joint presentation regarding their organization's recent official designation as a health center. Following their presentation REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 5 Mayor John Landwehr thanked the group for this service which will provide many people in the community with health services who would not otherwise be able to obtain such services. Those in the Chamber gave the group a standing ovation of appreciation. Mr. Steve Picker, Convention and Visitors Bureau, urged the Council to approve Resolution RS2007 -20, and explained how it would benefit the city. Ms. Holly Smothers, Daughters of the American Revolution, introduced members of the DAR who were present with her at the meeting tonight, and accepted a proclamation read and presented to them by Mayor John Landwehr in honor of Constitution Week in the City. A staff report was made by City Engineer Matt Morasch regarding the issue of flood mitigation. Following his report, Councilman Kevin Brown asked if some more details were available regarding the discussions which came up after the last time the city was faced with possible flooding. Mayor John Landwehr asked that the city "war game" with staff and people from all agencies who could be involved in the event of a flood situation, and asked if staff could create a scenario that simulates a flood about to occur, then come up with a plan that says exactly what would be done at that juncture in an actual flooding event, including recommendations for actions that would occur at various river levels and what impact they have on the community. Councilwoman Cindy Layton asked if staff could look at funding for flood mitigation from federal and state, or any sources other than the city. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor John Landwehr asked that staff be prepared to make a follow -up report to the Council again at the second meeting in January. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus gave a presentation on the proposed annexation which will be addressed later in the meeting as RS2007 -19. Mayor John Landwehr asked Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast to arrange for some of the hearings at different times of the day to allow as many opportunities as possible in the next few weeks to get input from the public in the issue. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen gave an update on the City Hall construction project for the I.T.S. and Finance Department. He explained some of the staff will be temporarily housed in the City Annex during the duration of the project, but that the people who serve the public on a daily basis will remain in City Hall, but be on the lower level. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Carol Devitt, 1311 Moreland Avenue, announced the 9th annual Missouri Endangered Species walk which will be held on Saturday, October 13 from the North Jefferson City pavilion. She encouraged the Council and the public to participate in this event. Mr. Pete Abbott, 1735 Southwest Boulevard, distributed a handout, and made a presentation regarding Bill 2007 -45 which pertains to a lease of property between himself and the city for land at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. He stated the problems he has with the latest version of the lease are the mandatory 3% lease increase, and the fact that it would be effective retroactively to June 1, 2007. Following his presentation, he answered several questions asked by the Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated that Mr. Abbott has made a statement which needs to be corrected. Mayor John Landwehr asked that it be brought up at the appropriate time when the bill will be acted upon. Members of the Council stated they would like to hear it at this time so they will have time to think about it before they have to act on the ordinance. Mr. Rasmussen stated that the statement that Jefferson City's airport would be much higher than other similar airports is incorrect. He stated the city's airport would actually be right in line with other airports. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council meetings: August 31, September 4, and September 10, 2007 A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously RECESS & RECONVENE Mayor John Landwehr called a ten - minute recess at this point in the meeting (8:00 P.M.) The meeting reconvened at 8:12 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Koon, Medin, and Penfold, and Smith Absent: None BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -85, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE AIRPORT FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 7 Bill 2007 -86, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR STATE BLOCK GRANT PROJECT AIRE 086 -40B FOR FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -87, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUSCOMM, INC. FOR A DIGITAL VOICE DICTATION SYSTEM. Bill 2007 -88, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROGER E. VERSLUES AND IRMA J. VERSLUES. Questions were asked by the Council on this issue. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus and Community Development Director Pat Sullivan were asked to get a memo out to the Council about what street maintenance such as potholes, etc., would still be the responsibility of the developer during the interim period before sidewalks are completed. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -78, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED WASTE SERVICES FOR LANDFILL LEACHATE TREATMENT SERVICES. Bill 2007 -78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14255: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -79, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, ENDORSING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON'S PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE HEART OF MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI TO FULFILL THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER SUCH A PROGRAM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 8 Bill 2007 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14256: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -80, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V) (DISABLED PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF A DISABLED PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF MISSISSIPPI STREET. Bill 2007 -80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14257: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -81, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (0), (PARKING TIME LIMITS ZONES), PARAGRAPH E (TWO -HOUR LIMIT), SUBPARAGRAPH 3 (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF A PORTIONS OF BROADWAY STREET. Bill 2007 -81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14258: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -82, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF CHERRY STREET. Bill 2007 -82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14259: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 9 and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -83, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF ROLAND STREET. Bill 2007 -83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended at the September 4, 2007 meeting, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14260: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -84, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR OPERATION OF JCTV. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus requested that the bill be placed on the Informal Calendar to allow staff time to come up with more information about the emergency interrupt which was requested by Councilman Kevin Brown at the last meeting. Mr. Nickolaus stated the JCTV Steering Committee will be meeting this week and they planned to discuss the issue at that time. Councilman Brian Crane stated he did not feel the issue should be delayed any longer for that issue alone since no costs have been determined yet for that particular service. Councilman Brown stated he will vote against this bill if the city is still expected to pay extra for emergency interrupt services. At the conclusion of discussion, Bill 2007 -84 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14261: Aye: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: Brown INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2007 -45, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ABBOTT O &P LABS, LLC FOR LAND AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 10 Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2007 -45 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Councilman Klindt then made a motion to accept Substitute #2 to 2007- 45which was distributed to the Council at the pre- meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. Councilman Brian Crane then made a motion to amend the lease agreement as follows: 1. Changing the term of the agreement to commence immediately upon passage and approval 2. Remove the words in Article V, Section B, "...increasing by 3% at the beginning of the sixth year and at the beginning of each subsequent year." The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, and Penfold Nay: Brown, Layton, and Smith A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin to further amend Bill 2007 -45 by removing from Article V, Section D, the following words: "Rentals for all Facilities and Permits shall be paid on or before the first day of each month." The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Bill 2007 -45, as substituted, and amended, was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14262: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, and Penfold Nay: Layton and Smith Bill 2007 -46, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ANTHONY WINKELMAN AND JON DEGRAFFENREID FOR LAND AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2007 -46 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2007 -46 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, to accept the Substitute Bill 2007 -46 which was distributed to the Council at the pre- meeting. Motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Brian Crane then made a motion to amend the lease agreement as follows: 1. Changing the term of the agreement to commence immediately upon passage and approval 2. Remove the words in Article V, Section B, "...increasing by 3% at the beginning of the sixth year and at the beginning of each subsequent year." The motion seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and defeated by the following roll - call vote: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 11 Aye: Crane and Medin Nay: Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Penfold, and Smith A motion was then made by Councilman Jim Penfold to amend Bill 2007 -46 by removing from Article V, Section C, the following words: "Rentals for all Facilities and Permits shall be paid on or before the first day of each month." The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved with Councilman Brian Crane voting "Nay." Substitute Bill 2007 -46 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14263: Aye: Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: Crane Bill 2007 -57, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 AIRPORT ROAD. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2007 -57 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2007 -57 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to accept the Substitute Bill 2007 -57 which had been previously distributed to the Council at the pre- meeting, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Jim Penfold to amend substitute Bill 2007 -57 by removing from Article V, Section C, the following words: "Rentals for all Facilities and Permits shall be paid on or before the first day of each month." The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Councilman Brian Crane then made a motion to further amend the lease agreement as follows: 1. Changing the term of the agreement to commence immediately upon passage and approval 2. Remove the words in Article V, Section B, "...increasing by 3% at the The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Dan Klindt then placed Bill 2007 -57, as substituted and amended, back on the Informal Calendar. Bill 2007 -59, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OMNI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 12 CONSTRUCTION FOR PAINTING OF 500 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE. Councilman Brian Crane requested that Bill 2007 -57 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2007 -70, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2007, TO OCTOBER 31, 2008, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson requested that Bill 2007 -70 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2007 -72, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ACCEPT THE 2300 BLOCK OF GREEN MEADOWS DRIVE LOCATED IN THE RIVERS EDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS A STREET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2007 -72 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2007 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: None Nay: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Bill 2007 -74, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD S. GRONER. Councilman Ron Medin requested that Bill 2007 -74 be withdrawn at this time. Bill 2007 -75, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARK DUDENHOEFFER. Councilman Ron Medin requested that Bill 2007 -75 be withdrawn at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 13 RESOLUTIONS RS2007 -19 Declaring Intent to Annex Land and Directing Staff to Prepare Plan of Intent (Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Penfold, Crane, Smith, Brown, Layton, Medin, and Klindt) A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2007 -19, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. RS2007 -20 Authorizing Application for Historic Preservation Grant (Layton) Mayor John Landwehr requested that the text of the grant be provided to the Council so they could see what they were being asked to approve. A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. RS2007 -21 Conference Center Selection Committee Members (added to agenda under item 5b above) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were made at this point in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kevin Brown asked if the projection of volume of fuel was off or was just the price per gallon off. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated the increase in fuel costs was due to the cost of fuel and the increased amount of fuel needed for events such as the snow fights. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 14 There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilwoman Cindy Layton for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously at 9:50 P.M.