INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri, met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
April 21, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, and CAMPBELL were present. Council Member
COBLE was absent. The City Manager, City Counselor, City Clerk, and
various Departments Heads were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular
meeting and the special meeting, both held on April 7, 1997, were approved
unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. Campbell and a second by
Mr. Janku.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hindman noted that
R61-97, R62-97, and R63-97 would be moved from New Business to Special Items
on the agenda.
The agenda, as amended, including
the Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made
by Mr. Campbell and a second by Mr. Janku.
SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Sister City Relationship
- Kutaisi, Georgia.
Mayor Hindman introduced
and welcomed Kutaisi's Mayor, Teimuraz Shashiashvili. Mayor Hindman
explained that Kutaisi is in the Republic of Georgia and is now an independent
state rather than part of the Soviet Union. He noted that the declaration
and signing of a City Sister Agreement would take place on Tuesday, April
22nd at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Hindman invited the public to attend.
Mayor Shashiashvili commented
that it was an honor to be present and speak at a Council meeting. He
thanked the Council and the citizens of Columbia for establishing a relationship
with Kutaisi, and thanked Dr. Trish Blair for her efforts in establishing
the relationship.
B. Presentation
of Certificates of Adoption - Adopt A Spot.
R61-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit for landscaping on Forum Boulevard north of Forum and
Doral
Street.
R62-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit for landscaping on Forum Boulevard north of Green
Meadows
Road.
R63-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit for landscaping on Forum Boulevard at Forum and
Woodrail
Avenue.
The resolutions were read
by the Clerk.
The Mayor noted that the
resolutions would be voted on separately but discussed at the same time.
Mayor Hindman called Jeff
Cook, a representative of the Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners, and Allan
Burdick to the podium. He also introduced Elizabeth Dumm, the City's
Volunteer Coordinator, who explained the Adopt A Spot areas on Forum Boulevard. Ms.
Dumm stated the agreement entails a commitment in which the adopter agrees
to plant and maintain a particular bed for three years. Mayor Hindman
presented Mr. Burdick and the Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners with certificates
of adoption. He noted that Jack and Cindy Daugherty would also be receiving
a certificate.
The vote on R61-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The vote on R62-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The vote on R63-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Public Safety
on MKT Trail - Terra L. Henry.
Terra Henry, 108 W. Texas,
explained that she is a University of Missouri student who uses the Trail
frequently. She expressed concern about the latest attack on the Trail
and the overall safety of it. She asked for more police support on
the Trail. She had been given the impression that officers are willing
to patrol the Trail, but need community support for the program. Ms.
Henry wanted to see it become more socially acceptable for a lone female
walker to approach other women and ask to walk with them. She also
suggested that a spot be designated for people to meet on the hour if they
did not want to be on the Trail alone.
Mr. Kruse asked how many
times a day the Trail was presently being patrolled. Ms. Henry understood
there currently is an incentive program, but it is not mandatory that officers
use the Trail. She had been told that there was probably a maximum
of five officers per day that patrol the Trail, but it was at their discretion.
Mayor Hindman thought the
Trail was a wonderful facility and, statistically, was a very safe place
in spite of the incident that recently occurred. He thought Ms. Henry's
ideas were good and suggested that she speak with Ms. Dumm, the Volunteer
Coordinator, so that perhaps some sort of volunteer system could be worked
out with the Trail users.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B90-97 Authorizing
landscape work on land north of the Daniel Boone Building using City
employees.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained when the
parking lot behind the Daniel Boone Building had been overlaid, the Council
discussed landscaping it. He said a plan had been put together with
an estimated cost of $13,000 to do so. Mr. Beck said it would utilize
two parking spaces and the idea was to accomplish the work using City force
labor from Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Department. The
plan is to plant four trees and some shrubbery.
Mayor Hindman was very pleased
to see the landscaping plan. He thought it was important for the City
to lead by example because the private sector is expected to provide landscaping.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments Mayor
Hindman closed the public hearing.
B90-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B91-97 Approving
engineer's report and tax billing for improvements to Sanitary Sewer
District No.
147
(Smiley Lane East).
B92-97 Approving
engineer's report, Change Order No. 1 and tax billing for improvements
to
Sanitary
Sewer District No. 143 (Smiley Lane West).
Both bills were given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mayor Hindman noted that
the bills would be discussed together, but would be voted on separately.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing on both bills.
Mr. Patterson explained that
both sewer districts had been formed by ordinance in November of 1994 due
to problems with failing on-site septic systems and lagoons in the area. There
had been several meetings with property owners and a public hearing was held
on the projects in April of 1995. Two districts had been formed, rather
than one, in order to provide some equity in the assessments due to the areas
being in different drainage basins. This would create an affordable
sewer district that provides gravity flow rather than the pump station which
had been initially considered.
Sewer District 143, is on
the west side of Smiley Lane and consists of approximately 1,200 feet of
eight inch sewer line, 1,100 feet of 12 inch line, necessary manholes and
a boring under Route 763. Total cost for District 143 was $71,079. Mr.
Patterson reported the Sewer Utility would pay $54,502 of that amount to
provide for responsibility to the 80 acre point, and credit was also provided
for not having to install a pump station. Mr. Patterson said this alternative
would have been less expensive initially, but would not have served a large
enough area. Therefore, the Sewer Utility benefitted by the amount
of the additional cost in the District. The balance of $16,576.15 would
be assessed to property owners lying within the boundaries of District 143. He
pointed out that the resolution estimate at the time of the public hearing
had been $89,500. Mr. Patterson stated this equated to an assessment
of 16.8 cents per square foot, but because the bids received were favorable,
the actual cost was less. The assessment currently being proposed is
only 10.6 cents per square foot, approximately 63% of what was estimated
at the time of the resolution. There are seven parcels of property
located within Sewer District 143.
Mr. Patterson reported District
147 consists of 900 feet of eight inch line at a total cost of $23,077.30,
all of which is proposed to be paid by tax levies. The resolution estimate
was $37,700 and, at the time, it was estimated that the abutting property
owners would be tax billed at 16.1 cents per square foot. In reality,
the costs incurred were only 12.4 cents per square foot which is approximately
77% of what the expected tax bills had been. Mr. Patterson noted that
District 147 consists of six parcels of land being proposed for assessment.
Prior to making assessments
on the properties, Mr. Patterson explained that it will be necessary for
the Council to determine that benefits have accrued to the properties. He
pointed out a major benefit is the elimination of potential health hazards
and the accompanying liability associated with on-site treatment systems
which do not function properly. In addition, the cost of maintaining
these systems will also be eliminated. Mr. Patterson reported property
values increase significantly with the provision of public sanitary sewers,
which is true for both developed and undeveloped properties within the District.
Regarding the general policy
for extension of sewers, Mr. Janku asked if it was correct that normally
the City would just extend a line to the 80-acre point. In this case
as part of the Sewer District, Mr. Janku said the sewer was extended beyond
that point and part of it was being assessed to the home owners. Mr.
Patterson said that was correct. The sewer had been extended somewhat
further in order for the Sewer Utility to serve areas not included within
the District. He said it was not felt it would be appropriate to charge
properties that are being served in the District for the total cost. Bill
Barnes, 1213 Smiley Lane, explained that he has two pieces of property designated
for a street which are 50 feet wide and about 170 feet in length. He
was under the impression a charge would occur only if he was going to have
a sewer hook-up. He did not think it was possible to develop anything
on a 50 foot wide piece of land.
Mr. Patterson pointed out
that the two pieces Mr. Barnes was referring to were not dedicated as streets
and, therefore, would not come under any exclusions as a street. This
land is still part of a property that is intact. He noted that a major
portion of the property belonging to Mr. Barnes, although benefitting from
the Sewer District, was located outside the City limits and not subject to
special assessment. Mr. Patterson said if the City was able to assess
all of the land that would be benefitted, Mr. Barnes would have a much higher
tax bill.
Mr. Barnes said on his abstract
the land was designated as a road. Mr. Patterson said it was not shown
as a street on any plat he had. He said it was still a part of the
original tract. Mr. Patterson stated that may have been the intention,
but the action to make it a public street had not yet occurred. Mr.
Barnes said if the City ever wanted to develop the property behind, those
pieces could be used for access. Mr. Patterson said that was true. In
addition, by being a part of that access to the property that cannot be tax
billed, staff felt it only fair that the portion that lies in the District
should pay a portion of the cost as well.
Mr. Janku asked if the property
was dedicated as a street, whether the tax bill could be terminated. Mr.
Patterson said had it been part of a dedication of a street, staff would
not have included it in the assessment. Mr. Patterson was not sure
that if the property is platted before the tax bill is actually paid, whether
this would eliminate the tax bill. Mr. Boeckmann said if the land was
actually dedicated at some point in the future, usually collection on tax
bills is against the property as opposed to the owner. Although the
Charter allows the City to collect against the owner, it has not been the
practice to do so. Mr. Boeckmann said this case is handled similar
to a property tax where an individual could not be sued to get a judgement,
rather a lien is placed against the property. He said if the City wanted
to accept a dedication, at that point the tax bill issue could be addressed.
Mr. Campbell asked if he
understood that the sewer line installed was large enough to serve all of
the property currently owned by Mr. Barnes. Mr. Patterson said that
was correct. A 12 inch line was installed to the east side of Route
763. On projects like this, the City designs for full development of
the drainage basin. Mr. Campbell questioned should the property be
annexed at some time in the future, whether it would be eligible for sewer. Mr.
Patterson said it would have sewer available to it.
Mr. Janku asked if the tax
bill could be triggered at that point. Mr. Patterson said any tax bill
would have to be assessed now.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearings.
B91-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B92-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B102-97 Authorizing
staff to construct improvements to parking lots at Nifong Park.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that $25,000
had been budgeted this fiscal year to do overlay work on two parking lots
in Nifong Park. He noted that one lot was next to the Maplewood Barn
Theatre and the other was located at the southeast corner of the park in
close proximity to a shelter area.
Mr. Janku asked if construction
would be complete before the new theatre season begins. Mr. Green said
it could not be guaranteed to be done by then, but staff would try to schedule
around the performances.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B102-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
R46-97 Approving
the preliminary plat of Scottswood.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that R46-97 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Council had tabled this resolution at the last meeting to see if there could
be some additional connections between the cul-de-sac streets, particularly
for pedestrian purposes, and the major thoroughfare in the area. He
said Mr. Hancock had been discussing those questions with the subdivider. He
asked Mr. Hancock to describe the amendment.
Mr. Hancock reported the
amendment sheet contained conditions to require the final plats to have unimproved
pedestrian easements that the Council requested. This includes reserving
a lot on the west side of Fairwood, located on the north side of the development,
for if and when a future street extension was needed in the area for access. The
developers agreed to these conditions on final plats in the area.
Larry Moore, Executive Vice-President
of the Harold Johnson Companies, offered to answer any questions.
Regarding the reserved lot
on the west side, Mr. Beck asked if this was the lot that connects to the
proposed shopping area. Mr. Hancock replied it was. Mr. Hancock
believed the Council's desire was to have one of the fairly rectangular lots
reserved for some sort of access. Mr. Beck asked how the vacant area
was zoned. Mr. Hancock said it was zoned C-P. Mr. Beck said that
would allow any necessary work with the lot as it develops. Mr. Moore
said there were no plans for the C-P zoning at this time and the developer
did not have a problem with reserving the lot. He said the developer
would bring forth proposals on how the C-P might work and what terrain requirements
look like, which could be significant in this area.
Mayor Hindman stated he spoke
to the developer and a very fair criticism had been made that the Council
established requirements with respect to a pedestrian area when there is
no firm policy on this issue at the present time. He thought it was
incumbent upon the Council to make a policy so developers know where they
stand with respect to the issue. Mr. Moore said at this time the developer
did not know how to deal with these requirements in the final plat. He
said a very large landscape berm is intended all along Scott Boulevard and,
obviously, working pedestrian easements through it at the end of the cul-de-sacs
would be a big problem. Mr. Moore said the developers were trying to
figure out how to work this into the plat. Different avenues are being
explored which includes the establishment of a homeowners association which
could assist in the process. Mayor Hindman appreciated the good faith
effort that was being put forth.
Mr. Campbell indicated he
had met with the developer a couple of times and there were a lot of different
options being examined. He thought the Council would see significant
changes from what was on the map at this time. He suggested the Council
keep an open mind about the situation at the present time.
The vote on R46-97, as amended,
was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
B85-97 Amending
Chapter 27 regarding water master meters.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
present ordinance requires each business to have a separate water meter and
this amendment would allow more than one business on a single meter. Because
of the rate structure, staff did not feel there would be a negative affect.
B85-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B87-97 Authorizing
acquisition of a water line easement on Route PP.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that these
easements would allow the City to extend a 16 inch water main in the Route
PP area.
B87-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B88-97 Authorizing
agreement with Public Water Supply District No. 2 to merge the District
and
City
water systems.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the Council
had been briefed on this issue from time to time as negotiations have occurred. He
said there had been litigation involved in this particular issue. Mr.
Beck explained that the agreement would resolve the litigation problem, if
approved by the voters in the District. He felt it was a win-win situation
for both the City and the District.
Mr. Beck reported calculations
had been done to establish fair rates for the people within the District. He
said these calculations will provide a credit to District customers for investments
already made in water towers and that sort of thing. He said it distinguishes
the difference between the rates within District No. 2 and in areas such
as Georgetown that have not paid toward water wells and water towers.
Mr. Beck said the rate outside
the City would be 15.7% above City customers. Those people in the District
living within the City limits would have the same rate as other City customers. The
next step would be for this agreement to go to Circuit Court, as occurred
with the Prathersville agreement. He said the District Board would
then need to place it on the ballot for approval by the voters within Water
District No. 2. Following that vote and assuming it was positive, Mr.
Beck said points made in the agreement would be implemented.
Mr. Campbell commented that
this was a historic occasion and he was pleased to see it.
Mrs. Crockett understood
that the agreement would eventually increase fire flows to City standards
in the Indian Hills area. Mr. Beck replied this was correct. He
said Water District No. 2 was located in such a way that there is already
some fairly large water mains in the area and, with minimum cost, the City
would be able to connect these to the Water District lines. He said
that would provide fire flows and pressures that would help the area.
B88-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B89-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Horner & Shifrin for engineering services for
improvements
to
Sunflower Street, and appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck reported as part
of the last ballot issue, Sunflower, which is a collector street, had been
included on the priority list for construction. Because of the many
programs and projects the City is designing in-house, and since this is a
larger project, Mr. Beck said staff suggests that an outside firm assist
the City in designing it which could step-up the call for bids on the project. The
project is estimated at $655,000. Mr. Janku understood there would
be meetings with the neighborhood in terms of planning and obtaining input
as the project moves forward. Mr. Patterson said that was correct.
B89-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B93-97 Establishing
Sanitary Sewer District No. 142 along Anthony Street between College
Avenue
and William Street.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said establishing
this district with 12 lots in the older part of the City would allow to follow-up
and reconstruct some old sewers that were built privately before standards
were in place. Mr. Patterson and his staff met with the property owners
and it was felt residents were ready to go ahead with the establishment of
the district.
B93-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B94-97 Authorizing
land acquisition to construct Sanitary Sewer District No. 136 (Olive
Street area).
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that a
public hearing had been held on this project. He said this would allow
City staff to obtain the easements to build within.
B94-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B97-97 Approving
the final plat of Crossroads West, Plat 3.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that approval
of this plat would allow the existing shopping center to have the number
of lots reduced from three to two. Typically, each lot would have to
have an individual sewer connection and Mr. Beck understood that was what
was being waived. Mr. Hancock said that was correct. Mr. Beck
said when the shopping center was being developed, the rule was that where
there was single ownership or unified control of the entire shopping center,
it was allowable to have one sewer line serving all of the businesses. When
a plat is subdivided, it is difficult to rebuild the sewer lines within it.
B97-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B99-97 Vacating
two public alleys near Elm and Hitt Streets.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
vacation was in conjunction with construction of a new parking garage in
the area. He said with the change in ownership of the property, the
alleys are no longer needed.
Mr. Kruse asked if there
would be access onto Ninth Street for this garage. Mr. Campbell said
there would be. Mr. Beck said one of the main connections being worked
on was an alignment with Tenth Street to the north.
B99-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B100-97 Amending
Chapter 9 and 16 regarding sale of fireworks.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this question
had emerged in discussions with sizeable property owners regarding associated
problems with annexation into the City. A major concern had been the
firework situation on the west side of North 63. Currently, there is
a lease on this property and staff is requesting that they be allowed to
honor the lease with the condition that the use be phased out when the lease
expires.
Mr. Janku said the way the
ordinance was written, it would apply to all future annexations where there
are leases in effect. Mr. Boeckmann said that was correct. This
ordinance was not written specifically for any property.
Mr. Campbell asked if there
was a maximum length of time involved. Mr. Boeckmann said seven years
was specified from the time any particular tract comes into the City.
Mr. Campbell noted that a
constituent who could not attend the meeting had asked him to voice his opposition
to any fireworks being sold in the City of Columbia.
Mayor Hindman felt this was
something that should be permitted and questioned whether or not the Council
should consider allowing firework sales within the City under highly regulated
conditions. He observed it was currently occurring around the outskirts
of the City anyway.
Mr. Janku had concerns about
the ordinance after first reading it, but had come to accept it because of
the importance to the future of the City to continue with annexations. He
said at some point the Council would have to think about policies related
to this issue. He said there may also be other issues that come up
in terms of land use as areas are annexed. Mr. Janku said seven years
was not a bad number and was used at times to amortize things, but he felt
it would have been better if it had been discussed beforehand. He said
future discussions may be necessary in terms of other types of uses the Council
may want to consider allowing operation of within the City.
B100-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were
given second reading and the resolutions were read by the Clerk.
B86-97 Accepting
water utility conveyances.
B95-97 Appropriating
funds to upgrade the HVAC system at the automated flight service station
at
the
airport.
B96-97 Appropriating
grant funds for Cultural Affairs staff to attend two conferences.
B98-97 Approving
the final plat of Sidra East.
B101-97 Amending Chapter 18
regarding firefighter pensions.
B103-97 Upgrading the corrections
nurse position.
R53-97 Setting
a public hearing regarding annexation of property at 1126 West Old Plank
Road.
R54-97 Setting
a public hearing regarding annexation of property south of Nifong Boulevard.
B55-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the University School of Nursing.
R56-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Health for sexually transmitted disease
clinical
services.
R57-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County to provide clerical services in connection
with
the enhanced 911 system.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R58-97 Approving
the preliminary plat of Emerald Ridge.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
plat is in northeast Columbia between Rice Road and Waterloo Drive. He
said it was approximately 2.8 acres consisting of 10 R-2 lots. The
plat had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The vote on R58-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R59-97 Authorizing
a petition for annexation of the wastewater treatment plant and surrounding
property.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
property is located in southwest Columbia, adjacent to the City.
Mr. Janku pointed out that
this was a relatively routine procedure and, as property becomes contiguous
to the City, he saw annexation as a housekeeping issue.
Mayor Hindman expressed concern
about the remaining island. He urged staff to talk to Meadowbrook West
Subdivision and Scottsdale Subdivision owners to see what potential there
was for voluntary annexation.
Mr. Campbell pointed out
that most of these areas were rental properties. He said there would
be a conflict in a sense that the owners would not be the people who would
be voting to come into the City.
Mr. Janku felt it would be
worth the effort. He said it took Capri Estates a long time to agree
to annexation, but it had been successful.
Mr. Boeckmann explained that
if 100% of the property owners agreed, it would be possible. He said
it was also possible to do an involuntary annexation which would leave it
up to the voters. He said any registered voter residing in the area
would be eligible to vote on it. Absentee owners would not be eligible
to vote.
Mr. Beck said contact would
be made with the owners.
The vote on R59-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R60-97 Authorizing
an agreement for engineering services in connection with the design
and
construction
of Cell No. 2 at the Sanitary Landfill.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
is a sizeable project with the cost of opening the area estimated at $1.8
million.
The vote on R60-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R64-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Memorial Day Weekend - Salute to Veterans Corporation
for
an
air show.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
event has been coordinated for several years by Mary Posner. He said
the agreement was a formality and provided for the proper insurance for the
event.
The vote on R64-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: KRUSE, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B104-97 Levying
a special tax to abate a weed nuisance.
B105-97 Establishing
A-1 zoning on recently annexed property on the east side of Scott Boulevard
south
of the MKT Parkway.
B106-97 Rezoning
from R-3 to C-3 property on the east side of College Avenue south of Business
Loop
70 East.
B107-97 Authorizing
acquisition of easements for the Garth Avenue and Sexton Road storm water
drainage
improvement project.
B108-97 Authorizing
an amendment to the agreement with Shafer, Kline & Warren for engineering
services
for the Route B project.
B109-97 Confirming
the contract for storm sewer and sanitary sewer improvements on the William
and
Anthony Street drainage project, and appropriating funds.
B110-97 Granting
a variance regarding street width on North 7th Street in connection with
CCDC
Subdivision.
B111-97 Approving
a replat of Lot 17 of Country Club Villas.
B112-97 Approving
a replat of Lot 18 of Country Club Villas.
B113-97 Approving
a replat of Lot 72 of Country Club Villas III.
B114-97 Approving
the final plat of Glendale Gardens, Plat 5.
B115-97 Accepting
water utility conveyances.
B116-97 Amending
Chapter 5 of the City Code regarding confinement of dogs.
B117-97 Amending
Chapter 2 of the City Code to establish a Disabilities Commission.
B118-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County and Boone Electric Cooperative for
establishment
and operation of a geographic information system.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Golden Knights
Parachute Team.
Mr. Beck said this request
was handled by the same group working on the event at the airport. He
said an arrangement had been worked out as far as insurance and related issues. The
request is to allow the Golden Knights to parachute on Broadway between Fourth
and Tenth Streets.
Mayor Hindman made the motion
that the request be granted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and
approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) Intra-Departmental
Transfer of Funds.
Report accepted.
(C) Roadway Petition
- Highway 63/AC/LeMone/Stadium Boulevard.
Mr. Beck sent a two page
petition to the Council which he received last week. The request was
that the City take the initiative to work with the County Commission and
State Transportation Department to try to correct traffic and safety problems
in the area of the US 63 and New Haven/AC interchange. Because of the
1,400 plus employees off of LeMone Boulevard, the buses and students at New
Haven School, and the number of people living at the Lenoir Home who had
circulated the petition, Mr. Beck had forwarded the petition to the Council. His
suggestion was that the staff be directed to look at the situation at the
US 63 corridor. He thought now was the time to do so because the Highway
Department was moving ahead with a design for AC which will connect to US
63 at this interchange. In addition, there are developments being proposed
in the area. Before this occurs, it needed to be determined what kind
of roadways, if any, the City wants connected to Stadium Boulevard east of
US 63 from both the north and the south. Mr. Beck outlined his report.
Mr. Campbell said this was
truly a congested intersection. It is also true there are some major
problems that will be faced by any road that may be constructed through what
is a very environmentally sensitive area containing two creeks. He
said at best it would be very damaging to the environment. Mr. Campbell
is not opposed to planning in the area, but thought the Council should be
very cautious of the plans. Rather than doing it with a ruler, he suggested
looking at innovative ways that would minimize damage to the environment
by routing types of construction. Mr. Campbell received a number of
comments since this had come out in the paper Saturday. He said environmental
concerns was the primary issue, but another was the feeling that developments
in the area should pay a substantial portion of the cost for improvements. He
said it would be benefitting a limited number of developments and they should
be major partners in the whole process. Mr. Campbell said while he
would support moving ahead, he strongly urged the staff to look very carefully
at the impact to the environment, ways of minimizing that impact, and also
for major partnerships from people in the area.
Mr. Coffman agreed with Mr.
Campbell and said he too had received considerable contact from residents
of the Sixth Ward. He felt that now was the time for planning and felt
considerable public input was needed. Mr. Coffman stated the concerns
were not just environmental, but the whole quality of life issues that surround
a new route which could change the character of the area.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that staff be directed to formally pursue a plan to eliminate future existing
traffic problems in the Highway 63/AC/LeMone/Stadium area and bring recommendations
back to the Council. He further motioned that his suggestions (environmental
and partnership issues) be incorporated. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Hindman suggested that
there might be some short term things that could be considered for the benefit
of the people in the area, such as investigating the possibility of another
stop light or some traffic signals that would help alleviate the present
situation. Mr. Campbell said another possibility to consider would
be an outlet road to the east. He wanted to see what that would do,
if anything, to relieve some of the traffic flow.
(D) Street Closure
Request.
Mr. Beck explained this is
a request to close Garth and Dorsey streets, one-half block south of Broadway,
from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He said the Library Board was opposed
to the Garth Street closing. No one is in opposition to the Dorsey
Street closing.
Mr. Campbell said the Library
is strongly opposed to the Garth closing as on Saturday's it is frequented
by many people.
Mr. Janku pointed out that
there would be another Council meeting before the event was to take place. He
suggested tabling the request to see if something could be worked out and
asked that Second Avenue be examined as an alternative. He said it
was not heavily traveled and might be a good staging area.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the Council approve the Dorsey Street closing and ask the applicants
to come back with an alternative to the Garth closing. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Upon receiving the majority
vote of the Council, the following individuals were appointed to the following
Boards and Commissions:
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Crouch, Lawrence C., 3410 Calumet, Ward 6 -
term to expire 5/16/01
Taylor, Robert W., 2508 Cimarron, Ward 5 - term
to expire 5/16/01
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Davis, J. Christopher, 4504 Ria, Ward 2 - term
to expire 5/1/02
BOARD OF HEALTH
Hamilton, Andrew M., 3107 Lynnwood, Ward 5 -
term to expire 8/31/99
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Alexander, Jordan E., 715 W. Stewart, Ward 4
- term to expire 10/31/97
WATER & LIGHT ADVISORY BOARD
Hutton, Robert C., 2252 Country Lane, Ward 3
- term to expire 6/30/00
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF AND PUBLIC
Mr. Campbell commented that
he had been contacted by the Fairview Neighborhood Association on several
occasions. This group is very concerned about the amount of traffic
that has been directed by the City developing soccer fields on the back side
of Fairview Park. He said it was creating quite a bit of traffic in
the quiet, dead-end neighborhood streets. The association wondered
if there was a way of relieving the congestion, possibly by building a street
through from Fairview. Mr. Campbell said that may not be feasible,
but asked the staff to examine various alternatives that would reduce some
of the high speed traffic from going into this neighborhood. Mayor
Hindman said that might include some sort of traffic calming system. Mr.
Campbell said there was one planned in his ward, but apparently the neighborhood
had withdrawn their request. He suggested there might be another place
to try that out.
Mr. Kruse said that he and
Mr. Beck received a request from The Highlands developer, Bob Walters, requesting
to have parking removed partially on Forum Parkway. He asked for a
staff report.
Mr. Janku said he received
a petition from the North Central Neighborhood Association. There had
been some street improvements in this area, which residents were very pleased
to get, but some tree replacement is also needed. This group is asking
for a coordinated effort between the City staff and the neighborhood association. Mr.
Janku said their thought was that some of the trees could be provided for
as part of the street project, and others as part of Trade-a-Tree because
utility lines had been moved. He said there was also the on-going Tree
Power campaign in Water and Light where trees are given to homeowners to
plant to conserve energy. Mr. Janku stated there are different programs
available that could be utilized.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that the staff be directed to work with the property owners and the neighborhood
association in coming up with a coordinated tree replacement program for
the two streets. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Janku said there had
been a lot of discussion about sewers as various districts have been recently
implemented throughout the City. He said the City of Springfield was
going through a very similar effort to try to upgrade the community. He
said this city had recently enacted some ordinances dealing with cost recovery
of sewer lateral lines and other items where, if construction comes in above
a certain cost, it is recovered at the time of sale of the property. He
suggested looking at Springfield's recently enacted ordinances for some sort
of assistance. He said there is a strong interest in various parts
of Columbia to get sewers brought to these neighborhoods. Mr. Janku
thought it was a matter of the cost that served as a detriment.
Mr. Janku said he was pleased
to see the progress with the COLT Railroad. He said it was doing well
in increasing its usage. For a long time the City has subsidized it
and he wondered, since the City has a financial crunch with the sales tax
revenues, if consideration should be given to developing a gross receipts
type payment from the railroad utility to help with the general fund. Mr.
Beck said the railroad had recently added another locomotive and thought
their bottom line would change some. Nevertheless, he said it was the
kind of program that should be looked at. Mr. Janku said there were
a lot of City services the Council should start looking at, particularly
as City services are extended outside City boundaries.
Mrs. Crockett said she had
received a call regarding the installation of a temporary canopy and the
fact that a permit was required. She asked what the purpose for this
could be. Mr. Beck said it was probably to make sure it was safe and
in compliance with setback requirements. Mr. Patterson said he was
sure it had been defined in the building code as a structure or the City
would not be allowed to charge for a building permit on it. Mr. Patterson
will get a report to Mrs. Crockett.
Mrs. Crockett asked about
charging for parking meters until 10 p.m. Mr. Patterson said he would
report back and, in addition, the business community would probably want
to have some input.
Mrs. Crockett stated on the
north end of the Woodridge Park area there are no sidewalks. She realized
the park was put in before the sidewalk ordinance went into effect. She
said if residents are required to pay for sidewalks, it was only fair the
City do the same. She said the north end of Berrywood is an area where
sidewalks are really needed. Mrs. Crockett asked that sidewalks in
this area be added to a list as soon as possible. Mr. Beck said there
was a formula and he would get her a report.
Mrs. Crockett asked where
the City stood on the recovery system. Mr. Patterson said staff owed
the Council a report on it. He and Mr. Beck had been talking about
it and the goal was to have something for the Council at the next meeting.
Mayor Hindman said the Council
previously passed a resolution urging developers to provide pedestrian access
to commercial areas from non-commercial areas. He said there had not
been a lot of cooperation from the developers to it. He suggested making
it a policy. Mayor Hindman's theory was that oftentimes developments
are allowed long cul-de-sacs, not because it was good planning, but because
it helps to market the property. He said it was what the developers
want because they believe that is what the public wants. The result
of this type of development is long trips for residents to get from the cul-de-sacs
to a street. Mayor Hindman did not think that should necessarily spill-over
to the pedestrian, and added that it becomes very expensive for the City
to have the pedestrian cut-off from the surrounding main streets and sidewalks. He
wanted to see a policy considered which might allow cul-de-sacs in connection
with development, however, pedestrian circulation ought to be as good as
would be if long cul-de-sacs were not allowed.
Mayor Hindman made the motion
directing staff to prepare a report regarding pedestrian circulation and
what should be done about the construction of such areas. Staff will
need to ensure that right-of-way donated by the developer will not result
in the loss of any side yard. The same number of lots would still exist
as would have without the easement. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mrs. Crockett felt that a
lot of people buy on cul-de-sacs because they were quiet. She said
these homeowners do not want a lot of pedestrian or vehicular traffic in
these types of neighborhoods.
Mr. Janku thought what is
being proposed is access will be planned in the original development, therefore,
potential buyers would be aware of it.
Regarding the general sidewalk
policy, Mayor Hindman said the Council received some information on it and
this issue needs to be discussed. Under introduction and first reading
at tonight's meeting, there was a preliminary plat for a subdivision which
would be built on two unimproved streets north of Route PP. He said
the City was going to encounter the problem of how to take care of financing
improvements that will be necessary when the streets are brought up to standards,
and what to do about the sidewalks. He said if the Council approves
the plat as submitted, a subdivision would be developed without sidewalks
and without thought about the future. In the long run, tax payers will
be stuck with whatever comes up. Mr. Janku encouraged that it be made
a top work session priority as there was a pretty good consensus on the Council's
part about moving forward with a policy.
Henry Lane, 1816 E. Broadway,
said with the approval of the bond issue on April 1, the City would have
to decide what changes would be made to the rates that utility customers
are charged. The City would also have to decide when to issue bonds
and in what quantity. He noted changes in the water projects and said
he did now know why they had been necessary. In Council deliberations
about the amount of bonds to issue, Mr. Lane asked that the City not issue
any bonds for projects which really do not have priority during the next
five year period.
The meeting adjourned at
9:25 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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