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Prayer was offered by Councilman Dan Klindt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance,
immediately preceding the Call to Order.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 2008, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
John Landwehr.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and
Smith
Absent: Brown
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Landwehr asked for anyone present who wished to be added to the list to make
presentations from the gallery tonight, and added the names of those who responded.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
There were no items brought up at this time.
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. Parks and Recreation Commission, July 11, 2005
b. Environmental Quality Commission, November 29, 2007
c. Public Works & Planning Committee, October 18 November 20, and
December 20, 2007
d. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, November 28, 2007
e. Finance Committee, December 14, 2007
f. CAMPO 4th Quarter and Annual Report
g. CVB Reports and Minutes for December, 2007 (available for review in City
Clerk's office)
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h. Public Safety Committee, January 4, 2008
Mayor John 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 - Chairwoman Cindy Layton announced that the next meeting
will be Wednesday, February 6 at 11:30 A.M. to discuss the issue of transient guests, the
procedure for removal of board and commission members, limiting the number of animals,
Code revisions for the duties of Traffic and Transportation Commission, and habitual
offender modifications. She also reminded citizens to vote in the February 5 election which
will include an annexation issue on the ballot.
Finance Committee - Councilman Kenneth Ferguson reported that the Committee will
meet in Friday, February 15 immediately following the Brown Bag meeting to continue
reviewing the various food service operations and fees.
Public Safety Committee - Vice - Chairman Brian Crane reported that the new Emergency
Management Coordinator was introduced at that meeting. Also discussed was the leasing
program for fire apparatus.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt stated the next meeting will
be Thursday, February 21 at 7:45 A.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Charlie Lansford announced that the dates for the 2008 Bulky Items Spring Trash Pickup
will be April 21 for the city east of Jefferson Street, and April 28 for the city west of Jefferson
Street and the North Jefferson City area.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Tom Piper, 2539 Lexington Drive, made a presentation in favor of the annexation which
will appear on the February 5 ballot. He urged citizens to vote in favor of the issue as he
believes the annexation will be beneficial to both the city and the annexation area residents.
Ms. Sarah Strosser, CVB, made a presentation about the Tour of Missouri 2008 and stated
that this year, Jefferson City will be a finish city which will mean increased participation on
the local level. She also briefly reported on the 2007 event and the positive financial impact
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it had on the city as well as the whole state.
Mr. Jim Crabtree, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Commission, made a report on
the recently concluded recycling pilot program. Following his presentation, he answered
several questions asked by the Council. Mayor John Landwehr wanted staff and the Council
to think about which Council committee should address the issue from here.
Mr. Pat Sullivan, Director of Community Development, made a report on the status of the
storm debris burn site on West Edgewood as well as the curbside debris pickup program.
He answered questions at the end of his presentation.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Ms. Janie Miller, Whitney Woods Subdivision, stated she participated in the recycling
program and is strongly in favor of it, and would have preferred to continue the program
instead of turning her recycling cart back in on January 31.
Ms. Beverly Figg, Whitney Woods Subdivision, also stated she is in favor of the curbside
single- stream recycling program, and stated she wanted to see the city make it permanent
and citywide.
Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, reminded citizens that tomorrow is election
day and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Questions were asked about the single- stream recycling program regarding cost and pickup
frequency. Charlie Lansford suggested that in answer to Mayor Landwehr's earlier question
about which Council committee should look at the issue, issues pertaining to environmental
issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Administration Committee by city ordinances. A
lengthy discussion of the issue of recycling was held, after which the Council and staff were
charged with getting more information together to see where the city can go from here.
Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated that a survey will be available to
citizens on the city's website to gauge public interest in this issue. They can access it at
www.jeffersoncityrecycles.com.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of January 14, January 18, and January 22, 2008 Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously.
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BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2007 -150, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GERSTNER SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2007 -151, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2007 -148, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2007 -2008
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2007 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14321:
Aye: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2007 -146, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
FOR THE REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS.
Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2007 -146 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
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Bill 2007 -147, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
FOR THE MONITORING OF THE REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS.
Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2007 -146 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2007 -26 Renewal of Ground Lease Agreement with the Missouri Department of
Transportation for Property Located at 512 Airport Road (Klindt)
Councilman Dan Klindt requested that RS2007 -26 remain tabled at this time.
RS2007 -39 Renewal of Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms (Klindt)
A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt for adoption of RS2007 -39 as presented,
seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
Councilman Brian Crane made a report on the JCTV Steering Committee. He stated the
next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 5:30 P.M. and that the Committee is
working with JCTV to have a new website that will be integrated with the city website.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor John Landwehr made a report on past discussions which have occurred between
himself and others regarding possible use of the old AmerenUE building on West Main as
a Visitor Center. He stated he would like to form an ad hoc committee of several local
persons along with Council Members to look at this issue further. Following his visual
presentation, Councilwoman Jane A. Smith, Councilman Rich Koon, and Councilman Ron
Medin stated they would be interested in serving on such a committee. Mayor Landwehr
stated that Councilman Jim Penfold had also contacted him prior to this meeting to indicate
his interest. He stated anyone else interested, please contact him, and he would try to form
a group in the near future.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Councilman Dan Klindt asked for Community Development Director Pat Sullivan to give a
brief update on the sidewalk issue on Missouri Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard. Mr.
Sullivan reported that the city hopes to be able to include those sidewalks in some other
major projects it already has in the planning stages.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor John Landwehr announced that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes
of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the
following:
Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)]
A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to go into Closed Session at this time,
seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call
vote at 7:35 P.M.
Aye:
Nay:
Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and
Smith
None