INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
June 7, 1999, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, and JOHN were present. The City
manager, City Counselor, City Clerk, and various Department Heads were also
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular
meeting of May 17, 1999, as well as the minutes of the special meeting of
May 20, 1999, were approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by
Mr. Campbell and a second by Mrs. Crockett.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hindman noted that
B197-99 would be added under Introductions and Report D would be added under
Reports and Petitions.
The agenda, as amended, including
the Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made
by Mr. John and a second by Mrs Crockett.
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Housing Authority
Annual Report
Marvin Kinney, Chair of the
Columbia Housing Authority Board, presented the Authority's Annual Report,
Financial Audit, and a check in the amount of $45,441.41. Mr.
Kinney noted that CHA achieved an 85% score from HUD for the 1998 fiscal
year, which indicated steady improvement in management operations. He
acknowledged the efforts of Doris Chiles, Executive Director of CHA, in providing
guidance to the Board and leadership to CHA staff.
Mr. Janku commented the improvements
made by the Authority have been measurable. He thanked the Board for
their hard work.
Mr. Campbell stated he could
remember some of the low grades CHA received a few years back, and noted
the remarkable improvements since that time.
Mr. Kinney mentioned with
the new Housing Act, part of CHA's operating funds will be based on grading. He
said it was very important for them to do as well as they can.
Mayor Hindman commended them
for a fine job.
Ms. Crayton, as a former
CHA tenant, said she has seen a great improvement in public housing in Columbia. She
said they have done a wonderful job in turning things around.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B158-99 Establishing
permanent R-1 zoning on property located on the north side of Smith Drive,
approximately
1,200 feet west of Stone Valley Parkway.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that
this has been recommended for approval by both the staff and the Commission.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B158-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B160-99 Approving
the change of street names of Bridgeport Drive and Gloucester Lane
to
Baurichter
Drive.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
change was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a 7-0 vote.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B160-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B167-99 Calling
for bids for the renovation and improvements to Worley Street Park.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that $63,000
in Community Block Grant monies had been budgeted for permanent improvements
to the Worley Street Park. He asked Mr. Hood to explain the project.
Mr. Hood displayed the plan
on the overhead which had been prepared by the Parks Services Division. He
explained that staff had worked very closely with the neighborhood association
and the existing neighbors, particularly those with property adjacent to
the park. Included in the plan is replacement of the current fencing
(both the wooden privacy fencing and the chain link fencing), and developing
an additional tot lot area and a full size basketball court (to replace an
existing half court). Mr. Hood outlined minor additional benches, picnic
tables, and a drinking fountain will be added as well. Although not
part of this project, he noted ADA funds will be used to replace the walkway
through the park.
Ms. Crayton asked about the
lighting. Mr. Hood said lighting has been a concern, but the neighbors
are also concerned about there being too much light reflecting into the adjacent
homes. He indicated some additional lighting is called for in the plans. Mr.
Campbell interjected that this park would be an ideal location for "shoe
box" lights. Mr. Hood said staff could look into it.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Waldo Palmer, 414 Alexander,
commented this neighborhood has a lot of children and he is concerned about
the basketball court. He said the people that use it now are not children,
they are adults that drive up in cars. He said the park should be a
children's park. Mr. Palmer suggested low courts so the children could
practice shooting. He also suggested half benches.
Ms. Crayton agreed with Mr.
Palmer. She said there is often the wrong element at this park and
they are not children, but grown men.
Mr. Hood reported staff had
discussed the basketball situation, at length, with the neighborhood association. He
explained that the existing court is located on the south end of the park,
adjacent to Worley Street. Mr. Hood stated that is the area that will
be converted into a tot lot playground for young children, and the basketball
court will be shifted to the north end of the park. He said the neighborhood
association requested that the playground be at that end of the park so mothers
would not have to go past the basketball court to get to it.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
In terms of the benches and
tables, Mr. Janku asked if that was something staff could still look at,
taking into consideration the comments made. Mr. Hood said they could. He
indicated staff has the flexibility to put in whatever is desired.
Mr. Campbell asked about
the suggestion of lower courts. Mr. Hood said he thought there would
be a good possibility that older kids would take advantage of the lower baskets
to play their own version of slam dunk. He believed the goals would
probably end up being destroyed.
Mayor Hindman asked Ms. Crayton
how she felt about the basketball court being proposed for the north end. Ms.
Crayton did not mind the court being there, but said she did not know what
the City could do other than lighting it up to keep the wrong element out.
Mayor Hindman stated he is
a great believer in providing recreation in the neighborhoods. He felt
there were many positives to kids playing basketball. Ms. Crayton related
she did not want to take the court away from the children, but wanted everyone
to be aware of some of the other things that have been going on.
Because of the long layout
of the park, Mr. Janku thought the problem would occur without the basketball
court. He said the design has made some improvements in terms of accessibility
for children. He thought the City should make sure the park is properly
used, and if problems arise, they should be dealt with.
Mr. Campbell asked if the
entire pathway would be lit. Mr. Hood said that was the intent. Mr.
Campbell observed if the basketball area is lit, the entire long area would
be lit. Mr. Hood said staff had not intended to light the basketball
court for night play, but intended to have "street type" lighting throughout
the park so it would be well lit at night.
Mr. John commented where
there are parks and open space there will be gatherings of people. He
said if this area was left as an open space, it would probably be worse than
providing it as park space because then the only people that might congregate
there would be those with ill intent.
Mayor Hindman said he believed
if the City could provide good, safe recreation, they would be doing a great
deal to eliminate any problems.
B167-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
(A) Voluntary
annexation of property located within the proposed plat of Stoneridge
Estates, Plat 3.
Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this very small
tract of land is located on the west side of the City and it would enlarge
an existing lot.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Legislation enacting the
annexation is being introduced as B172-99.
OLD BUSINESS
B135-99 Authorizing
a municipal agreement with the Missouri Highway & Transportation
Commission
for improvements to Route AC; appropriating and transferring funds.
The bill was read by the
Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained since
this issue was tabled at the last meeting, he and Mr. Patterson met with
the MoDot staff. He briefly outlined the history of the project. Mr.
Beck reported the question that has arisen in recent weeks pertains to connecting
Old AC to the intersection. He noted one of the alignments for AC was
a connection to Green Meadows Road (a 38 foot collector street), which would
have routed the AC traffic onto Providence Road. He pointed out that
at some point, a major part of the traffic would have to turn southward. Mr.
Beck said that was part of the thoroughfare plan to begin with -- that AC,
Nifong, and Scott Boulevard would be a smaller outer roadway, similar to
Stadium but smaller in capacity.
In discussions about the
alignment of AC, Mr. Beck said it was suggested, as a result of numerous
public hearings, that the congestion at Providence and the 63/New Haven Interchange
should be studied to determine whether or not some of the traffic could be
taken away from the two intersections. He related that was when consideration
was given to connecting Southampton to AC on the west end, and connect Green
Meadows Road to AC on the north end. Mr. Beck reported the road would
not have been a major carrier, but more of a collector street. There
had also been some discussion with MoDot about trying to alleviate some of
the traffic congestion at the intersection on the east end. The design
staff came up with a plan that was reviewed by MoDot's main office and submitted
as their final plan. When he and Mr. Patterson met with them to emphasize
the need for further study of the east interchange area, he noted that all
of the work being proposed in the area would not totally solve the situation. He
said the City would need to request that MoDot continue to study the 63/AC
interchange, regardless of what is done on AC. Mr. Beck indicated relief
routes, such as LeMone and others, would really alleviate the overcrowding
of that interchange.
Mr. Patterson reported the
individuals that he and Mr. Beck met with were in a position to make decisions
regarding the realignment project. He said they learned the right-of-way
acquisition process had been completed, contracts had been signed, and there
were really no changes that can be made to the new proposal for the east
end. He related the individuals from MoDot regretted that there was
a misunderstanding about the City's desire to be involved in the final decision
making process. Mr. Patterson said he did not think there was a deliberate
attempt to snub or disregard the City, and he believed MoDot had not understood
the City's request to be to the depth that it was. Mr. Patterson explained
their reasoning for the decision involved a potential precedent setting law
suit the State thought could have greater impact than just on this one project. It
had also been explained to Mr. Patterson and Mr. Beck that the State acquired
right-of-way at no cost in return for making this agreement, and acquired
all access rights to Route AC, with the exception of two entrances on the
existing roadway. In addition, it was also explained that MoDot has
a traffic study from the consultant for the property owner that indicated
that the intersection would work successfully.
While the City may disagree
with the State's decision, Mr. Patterson said he thought they all realized
that because of the timing of the impact of the decision, it is in the City's
best interest to proceed with greater emphasis on doing something at the
interchange as quickly as possible. When talking about the change in
design, he said the only change is the one entrance. Staff recommends
the execution of the agreement in order to stay on schedule with the project.
Mr. Janku asked if it was
still the goal to have some sort of clover leaf in at least part of this
interchange. At the meeting with the State, Mr. Patterson reported
conceptual designs had been presented on what might be done at this interchange. He
thought there was consensus amongst the technical people that the most desirable
option would be a "single point interchange" at a cost of about $10 million. He
explained it would require complete rebuilding of the ramp to bring all of
the turning movements into one signalized intersection at the bridge. In
addition, Mr. Patterson related they were also shown some options for bringing
the ramp off of 63 and tying it into a portion of AC and then building another
slip ramp to the south. He said there would not be room for a clover
leaf without taking out a lot of business property.
Mr. John asked if he understood
there would be no access coming up Old AC or Nifong, or off of Ponderosa
onto the extension piece. He understood that traffic would not be able
to travel northbound at this location. Mr. Patterson said the intent
was to have it as an exit only. He said there would be legal movement
on it.
Mr. Janku asked if the remaining
street would be a City street. Mr. Patterson said if it is build in
the configuration as outlined previously, it would be retained by the Highway
Department. He said part of the agreement was that there would only
be two entrances along the stretch, and the State would retain that right-of-way
in order to enable them to make any necessary improvements on the interchange.
Richard Simpson, President
of the Grindstone/Rock Quarry Neighborhood Association, 3407 Rock Quarry,
said residents still believe the decision to reroute AC was a bad choice. He
said the lives and properties in the neighborhood are being adversely affected. Contrary
to what is read in the paper and being heard from MoDot, Mr. Simpson
related hundreds of people are being impacted by this proposal. The
Association believes the best course would be to return to the City's plan
from the 70's, which was taking a collector street from Grindstone at Rock
Quarry west through to Green Meadows. A road the size of what MoDot
is proposing would be much better suited further south. Mr. Simpson
said the concerns of the neighborhood were never properly addressed. The
inevitable development of this area has never been questioned, although a
friendlier and more healthy approach would be far more desirable.
Mariel Stephenson, 2111 Rock
Quarry Road, said it seemed to her that MoDot has disregarded the local public
as well as neighborhood feelings towards the relocation of AC. She
felt betrayed because from the very outset MoDot has disregarded the
local neighborhood individuals and has again catered to the large land developers. She
noted that now those large land developers do not have to pay for the improvement. Ms.
Stephenson believed the impact on the schools in the area will be unbelievable
and she hopes there will be impact fees.
Louise Eason, 6 Highland
Estates, explained that half of the subdivision would be wiped out if they
follow the proposed alignment. She believed everyone that wants the
road built to the new realignment has something to gain by it.
John Clark, 403 N. Ninth,
urged the Council to reject the agreement. He did not think the State
would abandon this project because they have a long standing problem, as
does the City, on how to get people responsibly and properly off of 63 and
west into Columbia. He said the money may go away temporarily, but
it will not go away permanently.
As Mayor Hindman saw the
situation, the decision was made some time ago with respect to the alignment
of the road. He said it had been a tough choice for them and it had
been mulled over very carefully. When comparing costs, according to information
provided to the City, this alignment was by far the cheaper of the routes. He
related there were various considerations they all agonized over, however,
the Council concluded that this was the preferable route. Mayor Hindman
suspected that this was one of the few projects in MoDot history where they
actually worked with a citizen's committee. He said the amenities discussed
were arrived at by the citizens committee and approved by the Council. The
actual sidewalk, bicycle lanes, and the grass amounts to three to four percent
of the total project cost. He felt the biggest part of the amenities
was the extension to Old Highway 63. Mayor Hindman commented the issue
before the Council tonight is not what the alignment will be, but whether
or not they are going to approve an agreement with respect to the amenities.
Mr. Campbell felt the Council
needed to keep clearly in mind that in addition to sidewalks and bike lanes,
they asked for a median which added substantially to the cost of the right-of-way. He
said it was true the state could do something different, they could go back
to their original plan for a very traditional highway. Mr. Campbell
noted that Mr. Beck has pointed out on other occasions how restricted the
amount of money is for highways. He reported there are many good projects
clamoring for funds. He said we could go to the bottom of this list
for this project, which could mean 10 to 15 years down the road. Mr.
Campbell acknowledged this is not an ideal project and he does not like building
a bunch of new highways. In addition, he did not like the process that
was followed all of the way, but the State did allow citizen input -- more
than they usually do. Mr. Campbell felt it was time to move forward
on the project.
Mr. Coffman said he could
not, in good conscience, vote in favor of this issue. Although he knew
this process was entered into with good intentions, it has been very hard
to listen to the people who actually live in this neighborhood and tell them
this process has brought them anything in return for what will be a tremendous
impact in their area. He said the road will split right through a neighborhood
association. He said the concerns they have brought up have not been
given serious consideration. Mr. Coffman said he likes the sidewalks,
bike paths and the median, which probably could not have been accommodated
if the current Nifong had been expanded.
Mrs. Crockett said if she
thought the City could go back to the original plan for a concrete street
for $8 million, she would do so without hesitation. She was fearful
of losing the money. Mrs. Crockett believed the reason these people
are being affected by this alignment is because they wanted bike lanes, sidewalks,
and a median. She said with a regular street they would not be nearly
as affected.
Mr. John said his main concern
is that MoDot has said they know this project will fail in ten years. Within
weeks of that, they will talk about their 25 year projections. He said
they immediately admit that it is going to at least be a five to fifteen
year failure period at that intersection. Mr. John indicated the other
concern he has about the plan is that the design specifications show 700
feet between ramps and access roads. He reported MoDot will not let
anyone else violate that, but yet when it suits their needs, they violate
it. Mr. John commented he did not have a problem with the alignment
per se, except the alignment was made under the assumption that this was
the most economical way to do it. When the expenses started to add
up, the State started backing down. He said it was obviously poorly
planned by them because they did not calculate the expenses properly. Mr.
John summarized his objection is on two points: the expense to the City on
the amenities being put into it, and the fact that the State is violating
their own rules.
Mr. Janku said this is not
a perfect road and each of the alignments had problems which were identified
at the public hearing. He said there were going to be negative impacts
no matter which route they chose. Mr. Janku disagreed with the concern
about some of the so-called amenities. He felt the sidewalks to be
important. He noted the City spent $400,000 on a public park and there
is R-3 zoning adjacent to the road. Mr. Janku believed people will
be walking along the road whether or not the City wants them to, and they
should be able to walk safely.
Ms. Crayton asked about the
impact to the neighborhood. Mr. Campbell said there were a number of
neighborhoods that would be impacted. He said when the first decision
was made on the realignment, they had looked at the number of houses that
would have to be removed by any one of the three designs. He said there
were also questions of cost and other things that were taken into account
in making their decision. Ms. Crayton asked if the neighbors on all
sides would be impacted. Mr. Campbell said they would be.
Mrs. Crockett asked Mr. Patterson
what he thought would happen to the $8 million if the Council defeated this
bill. Mr. Patterson was reluctant to anticipate what actions the other
agency would take, but said his recommendation was to proceed on it because
there is a great deal of demand for limited department funding. He
thought if the City showed an inclination to not construct this project,
it would be taken as an opportunity by MoDot to address other serious problems
in the state. Mr. Patterson would not bet on us getting the money back
at some point in the future. Mrs. Crockett asked about the cost of
the project at this point. Mr. Patterson said it was about $10 million
of state funding and $1.1 million in City funding.
B135-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: COFFMAN, JOHN. Bill declared
enacted, reading as follows:
B155-99 Amending
Chapter 27 of the code to establish an interruptible service rate.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Malon explained that
this is a new electric rate for the department, but not a new concept. He
said it has been used by many utilities across the country, particularly
for industrial customers that have the ability to make major reductions in
their load. Mr. Malon related several years ago, his department modified
the rates to levelize them more, and some of the customers with very poor
load factors got real significant cost increases. One particular customer
has the ability to get off the system during hot days, and by doing so, can
dramatically reduce their costs. In addition, this also dramatically
reduces the City's cost because we do not have to buy the capacity for this
customer, and we can sell them capacity energy at other times when we have
it and it is not being used by the rest of the system. Mr. Malon reported
the Water and Light Advisory Board has discussed this issue several times
and support it.
B155-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B159-99 Approving
a replat of Lots 1 and 2 of Hugh M. Hall's Subdivision of N.W. Wilson's
Addition;
granting a variance to the subdivision regulations.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this one-quarter
acre tract will create two R-3 lots. The ordinance provides for a variance
on the right-of-way width in this older part of the city. He noted
that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.
B159-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B164-99 Authorizing
acquisition of land for a compactor site in the alley located adjacent
to the
Eighth & Cherry
parking structure.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said the Council
discussed this some time ago when talking about the parking garage. He
noted that the alley is located on the east side of the structure, and the
idea is to acquire the alley in order to place the compactor there.
Jack Waters, 712 Westridge,
Chair of the Special Business District, explained the advantages of the compactor
solution downtown relating to smell containment and visual issues. He
reported compactors have been placed in various locations within the district
for the last seven or eight years. He noted the dramatic improvements
in the appearance of the downtown area since the compactors have been installed. Mr.
Waters pointed out that Mr. Patterson's group had helped the SBD evaluate
the economic aspect as well. He added that they have seen some utility
advantages in the process. Mr. Waters encouraged the Council to consider
the request in a positive manner.
B164-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B166-99 Approving
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with J.C. Industries for the Oakland
Gravel
Road
project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would provide for 1,375 feet of water main that would be added to the Oakland
Gravel Road project. He noted staff reviewed the unit prices being
proposed and found them to be very competitive with other jobs of the same
type. The estimated cost for the project is $72,285.
B166-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B168-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County for animal control services.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
City has had an agreement with the County for animal control services since
1991. These services are valued at $103,332, with $15,000 being used
to buy a van.
B168-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were
given second reading and the resolutions were read by the Clerk.
B150-99 Accepting
an easement for water utility purposes; approving engineer's report
and
authorizing
payment of differential costs for water main serving the Woodhaven Learning
Center.
B151-99 Accepting
deed of dedication for water purposes; approving engineer's report; and
authorizing
payment of differential costs for water main serving Liberty Square, Block
3.
B152-99 Confirming
the contract for the Route B water main relocation project; appropriating
funds.
B153-99 Confirming
the contract for construction of a water main serving Gregory Heights.
B154-99 Accepting
easements for utility purposes.
B156-99 Vacating
a portion of a utility easement located along the east side of Providence
Village
South
Subdivision, Plat 1-B.
B157-99 Vacating
a portion of a utility easement located along the east side of Providence
Village
South
Subdivision, Plat 1-C.
B161-99 Approving
the final plat of Broadway Oaks, Plat 1; authorizing a performance contract.
B162-99 Approving
a replat of part of Lot 22 of Northland Acres Subdivision; authorizing a
performance
contract.
B163-99 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Transportation for a Federal Transit
Administration
grant.
B165-99 Authorizing
right-of-use permits for the construction of the Hinkson Creek Trail.
R97-99 Setting
a public hearing: voluntary annexation of property located approximately
200 feet
west
of Scott Boulevard, between The Hamlet and Georgetown Subdivision.
R98-99 Setting
a public hearing: special assessments against property benefited by the West
Broadway
sidewalk and Smiley Lane walkway project.
R99-99 Setting
a public hearing: Hinkson Creek streambank stabilization project.
R100-99 Setting
a public hearing: Route AC sanitary sewer relocation project.
R101-99 Setting
a public hearing: water main construction serving Country Woods Subdivision,
Lot
2; authorizing payment of differential costs.
R102-99 Authorizing
reimbursement of the Benton-Stephens Neighborhood Association for
expenses
incurred in advertising a neighborhood meeting.
R103-99 Amending
a contract with the Missouri Department of Health for WIC funding.
R104-99 Authorizing
a contract with the Missouri Department of Corrections to provide
tuberculosis
testing and flu shots for employees and volunteers.
R105-99 Authorizing
an agreement with the Curators of the University of Missouri for use of
university
property for the Independence Day Celebration.
R106-99 Authorizing
an agreement with the Columbia Cosmopolitan Club for annual Fire in the
Sky,
Independence Day Celebration.
R107-99 Authorizing
an agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources relating to
the
injection of sludge in agricultural fields.
The bill were given third
reading and the resolutions were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING
YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted,
reading as follows:
Mrs. Crockett commented that on B152-99, she had been contacted by a contractor who indicated that at the pre-bid conference it had been stated that time was of an essence in getting this project completed (Route B water main relocation), and to keep this in mind when figuring bids. She indicated when the bids were opened, the bid price and the amount of days estimated to complete the project were read. This particular contractor turned his bid in for 80 days, but the contractor that is being awarded the bid turned his in for 120 days. Mrs. Crockett reported the 80 day bid was a little higher. She suggested in the future if the City stresses that timing is of utmost importance, that it be taken into consideration when the bids are turned in. Mr. Malon said he would make sure her suggestion is relayed to the engineers.
NEW BUSINESS
R108-99 Authorizing
an agreement with the University of Missouri for the Senior Games and the
Show-Me
State Games.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that money
has been budgeted toward these programs and this would authorize the formal
annual agreement.
The vote on R108-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
R109-99 Authorizing
a settlement agreement with Michael and Cheryl Kelly.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this reflects
a change in the previous agreement the City had with the Kelly's due to a
recent survey.
The vote on R109-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading
as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B169-99 Authorizing
an annexation agreement with Craig and Shelley Simon.
B170-99 Vacating
portions of street right-of-way and utility easements within Dinwiddie Industrial
Park,
Plats 1 and 2 and abrogating certain lots.
B171-99 Vacating
an unbuilt street right-of-way located north of Vandiver Drive and west of
Parker
Street.
B172-99 Voluntary
annexation of property located within the proposed plat of Stoneridge Estates,
Plat
3.
B173-99 Approving
the final plat of Heritage Meadows, Plat 6; authorizing a performance contract.
B174-99 Approving
the final plat of Wyatt Lane Acres, Plat 6; authorizing a performance contract.
B175-99 Approving
Change Order; approving engineer's final report; levying special
assessments;
and appropriating funds for the West Broadway sidewalk and Smiley Lane
walkway
project.
B176-99 Calling
for bids for the construction of the Hinkson Creek Trail Phase II.
B177-99 Calling
for bids for the Route AC sanitary sewer relocation project.
B178-99 Approving
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with United HRB General Contractors for
the
renovation of the Eighth and Cherry parking structure.
B179-99 Confirming
the contract for construction of improvements at the airport; appropriating
funds.
B180-99 Confirming
the contract for the Brown Station Road improvement project; appropriating
funds.
B181-99 Confirming
the contract for downtown intersection improvements at Sixth and Broadway,
Hitt
and Broadway, Waugh and Broadway, and Eighth and Walnut.
B182-99 Confirming
the contract for construction of sanitary sewers for the Route B sanitary
sewer
relocation project.
B183-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff for engineering services for
improvements
at the airport.
B184-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code to establish an all-way stop at the intersection of
Cherry
and Fifth Streets.
B185-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code as it relates to no parking, tow-away zone.
B186-99 Amending
Chapter 27 of the Code relating to street lighting standards.
B187-99 Approving
engineer's report for water main upgrade along Vawter School Road.
B188-99 Approving
engineer's report for 12-inch water main along Fairview Road.
B189-99 Accepting
easements for utility purposes.
B190-99 Authorizing
a water interconnect and purchase agreement with Consolidated Public
Water
Service District #1.
B191-99 Appropriating
funds to clean, repair and paint the Walnut Street water tower.
B192-99 Authorizing
construction of an 8-inch water main serving Country Woods Subdivision,
Lot
2; authorizing payment of differential costs; appropriating funds.
B193-99 Accepting
a law enforcement block grant to purchase police equipment; appropriating
funds.
B194-99 Authorizing
an escrow agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company of Missouri,
N.A.;
authorizing the purchase and deposit of government securities.
B195-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County related to the construction of public streets
including
the Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
B196-99 Authorizing
an agreement with CenterState Properties, L.L.C. related to the construction
of
public streets including the Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
B197-99 Approving
the final plat of Stoneridge Estates, Plat 3.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Intra Departmental
Transfer of Funds Request.
Report accepted.
(B) Street Closure
Request.
Mr. Beck explained that the
request involved closing Ninth Street on Saturday, July 3 and several other
downtown streets on Sunday, July 4. The Central Columbia Board approved
the requests.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that the request be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell
and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(C) Creative
Columbia: a blueprint for action beyond 2000.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Cultural Affairs department submitted this report with a request that the
plan be approved by Council. He said if the Council wished to have
a presentation at a work session, the Commission would be available.
Mr. Campbell saw no need
for a presentation and in view of the Council's upcoming agenda for work
sessions, he suggested they approve the plan.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the Council approve the plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku
and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(D) Private College
Zoning Report.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Council had asked for a draft to amend the City's ordinances pertaining to
the approval of campus plans for private colleges. He said if the Council
wants to proceed with the amendments, the next step would be to refer the
issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Coffman said he had suggested
the report and he felt the proposed changes address most of his concerns. He
said the current controversy had to do with a lot of confusion as to what
master plans actually exist and what they included. He said the draft
contains a lot of specificity and tries to address when changes would need
to be filed and the demolition of buildings. Mr. Coffman thought it
was a good start and thanked Mr. Boeckmann and the Planning staff for putting
it together.
Mr. Coffman made the motion
that the report be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
review and recommendation. 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
Commission:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Perkins, Michael R., 3611 Weymeyer, Ward 3 -
term to expire 5/31/04
Skala, Karl D., 5201 Gasconade, Ward 3 - term
to expire 5/31/04
Pinkerton, James R., 1014 Westport, Ward 4 -
term to expire 5/31/00
COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Because the blue bag system
has now been implemented, Mrs. Crockett asked for a detailed report by the
last Council meeting in July on the solid waste recovery system, and whether
the City should purchase Civic Recycling or build a recovery system on City
property. She noted the last report the Council received was two years
ago, and she wanted to make sure the report did not get outdated. Mrs.
Crockett stated she wants the report to include what the City could expect
if the deposit ordinance was to be rescinded (money that could be collected
from the aluminum cans). Mr. Patterson said staff would need to update
some of the figures, but he felt they could get it back to the Council by
July 19.
Mrs. Crockett explained that
the Conley Poor Fund had been implemented many years ago to provide shoes
and food for those who could not afford them. She asked about appropriating
$3,000 from the fund to go to the Central Missouri Food Bank and $1,000 for
the Nora Stewart Day Care to provide shoes for some of the children. Mayor
Hindman suggested that the Committee have a meeting and come back with a
written report to include those recommendations.
Ms. Crayton distributed pictures
to the staff of the house at 208 Lynn, a Habitat House, showing a creek
in the backyard. The family is concerned about child safety. She
asked the staff to look into it. Ms. Crayton indicated another resident
at the corner of Lynn and Oak has voiced the same concern.
Ms. Crayton noted she was
still receiving comments about Sexton Road and Garth relating to a down zoning
request. She said the owner had promised to down zone the area over
20 years ago. Mr. Janku noted that the Council had received a report
explaining the process.
Mr. Boeckmann said if the
Council wants to initiate zoning, they would have to make a motion for a
staff report. He said that has already been done. Then if they
want to proceed, he said a resolution would have to be drawn up and the Council
would vote on it.
Mrs. Crayton made the motion
that the legislation be drafted for Council consideration. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Janku said he had been
contacted by a woman living in a mobile home park with a concern about whether
or not the City has a requirement that some sort of shelter be provided in
case of severe winds. Mr. Hancock checked and found there was no such
requirement. Mr. Janku asked for a report on whether other states have
those requirements.
Mr. Janku commented that
there is a property on North Garth, just north of Oak, that has been boarded
up for a long time. He said there is a piece of farm/lawn machinery
in the front yard and asked that the staff check into it. Mr. Campbell
said he has already asked for a report on how to handle those houses some
months ago. He was hopeful the staff would be coming back with a report
soon. Mr. Janku asked that the staff look at the particular property
he is referring to and determine whether there are any code violations.
Mr. Coffman said there seems
to be increasing signs of progress at the Stadium/Audubon intersection. He
was told that work could start as early as today.
Mr. Coffman noted that a
bill was introduced tonight regarding work on the Hinkson Creek Trail through
the Grindstone Nature Area and Capen Park. He asked if anyone had looked
at the general feasibility of taking the trail north from the Grindstone
Nature Area across Stadium and up to the Rock Hill Trail area. Mr.
Coffman asked for a report as to whether or not that might be a natural place
to take the trail. Mr. Janku suggested that it be evaluated both as
a trail under the standards used for ISTEA, and the foot path type approach
which may not be quite as intrusive and less expensive. Mr. Coffman
said it is already a frequent foot path from the Rock Hill Creek down along
Hinkson and across. Mayor Hindman commented now that the bridge is
refurbished, that would be a logical extension of the trail and would enable
residents living in the apartments and the trailer park access to the Grindstone
Nature Area and to the Rock Creek Park trail system. Mr. Coffman pointed
out that this is an area where it is difficult for pedestrians to cross Stadium. He
indicated he is not talking about going farther north on Old 63.
Mayor Hindman said he had
received a few letters in opposition to placing overhead power lines on Southampton. Mr.
John said he had a discussion about the situation with Mr. Malon. Mr.
Malon explained that this is a situation very similar to the one the Council
talked about with the hotel recently. He said there is a development
occurring south of Southampton, between Providence and Bethel. He said
this is all part of the construction that is feeding the whole area. Mr.
Malon reported his staff spoke to the developer about sharing the cost of
undergrounding the utilities, but he has declined. After having
talked to Mr. John about the situation at the Council retreat, Mr. Malon
said his staff will contact the developer again and discuss it further.
Mayor Hindman said he had
received a letter from the Ped Net people relating to the Hinkson/Paris Road
intersection. He said they offered a proposal suggesting that a pedestrian
island could be constructed in the middle of the widened Hinkson. Mayor
Hindman observed that would require widening Hinkson in the location of the
island. He noted since the City owns the land on all sides, there is
no right-of-way issue. It was noted that this related to a public hearing
that had been tabled to the June 21st, 1999, Council meeting.
Robert Pugh, 4505 Hockaday
Place in the Arcadia Subdivision, said he had spoken with Mr. Janku about
his concerns regarding street lights. He reported the houses on Americas
have no street lights. Mr. Pugh stated that he and many of his neighbors
have experienced frustration in calling the City and being told that the
subdivision is served by Boone County, and then the County telling them they
are served by the City. He reported he recently spoke to a secretary
in the electrical engineering division of the Water and Light Department,
who had been very helpful and had promised him results. Mr. Malon explained
that Arcadia is not served by the City's Water and Light Department, but
by Boone Electric. He explained that the City has an agreement with
Boone Electric in that they will provide street lighting in the same manner
the City does. Because the City was not involved in it, the subdivision
did not get a design to put in street lights. Mr. Malon indicated staff
is developing a layout for street lighting, and when it is finished they
will get it to Boone Electric. He commented he could not speak for
Boone Electric as to how fast they could get the lighting installed, but
Mr. Malon reported the City's portion would be taken care of as soon as possible. He
noted there had also been some complaints about valve boxes sticking up. Mr.
Malon stated they would be fixed very shortly as well, if they have not been
taken care of already. Mr. Pugh indicated they were taken care of the
very next day.
John Pascucci, 3104 Timberhill
Trail, stated his displeasure with the decision that was made earlier this
evening on the AC improvements as well as past decisions made on other issues.
Karl Skala, 5201 Gasconade,
thanked the Council for appointing him to the Planning and Zoning Commission
and also for all of the time they devote to the City.
The meeting adjourned at
9:45 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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