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Home My Public Portal About20080114 work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 14, 2008 1 CALL TO ORDER A City Council Work Session was called to order at 5:35 P.M. on January 14, 2008 by President Pro Tempore Kevin Brown in the absence of Mayor John Landwehr. ATTENDANCE The following Council Members were present: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Penfold Absent: Smith A quorum was present. Councilman Brian Crane explained that he would need to leave early in the meeting to attend a previous commitment. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE Dave Turner introduced Randy Allen and Missy Bonnot. Mr. Allen made a presentation to update the City Council on issues pertaining to economic development and community development. Ms. Bonnot made a presentation regarding existing businesses, and gave examples of three potential industrial clients with whom the Chamber had recently negotiated to locate in Jefferson City. She stated progress is being made towards getting Jefferson City on the "map" of potential locations looked at by industries who are seeking to build or expand. Councilman Brian Crane left the meeting towards the end of Ms. Bonnot's presentation. Mayor John Landwehr arrived at this point in the meeting (5:58 P.M.). FIRE APPARATUS LEASE DISCUSSION Fire Chief Robert Rennick made a presentation regarding proposed funding to lease fire vehicle replacement vehicles and equipment. Following his presentation, he answered several questions asked by the Council. Following the presentation, Mayor Landwehr asked staff to show what the program would look like between Sales Tax E and F, and also would like to see an analysis of the plan with the 2006 vehicle remaining in service. DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATE Community Development Director Pat Sullivan gave a report on the status of the ice storm debris removal to date. He estimated that approximately 75% of the debris has now been COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 14, 2008 2 disposed of. Following his presentation, he recommended that the city not hire a contractor, but allow city personnel to perform the work instead to save the city money. Special recognition: Mayor John Landwehr noted that a Boy Scout Troop is present tonight and welcomed them on behalf of the City Council and asked them to introduce themselves. They indicated they are members of Troop #7 from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and they are attending the meeting to earn their Citizenship in the Community merit badges. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.