INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for
a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, June 18, 2001, in the Council Chamber
of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following results:
Council Members HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, and JOHN were present. Members
COFFMAN and LOVELESS were absent. The City Manager, City Counselor, City Clerk
and various Department Heads were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2001, were approved
unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. John and a second by Ms. Crayton.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hindman noted that R123-01 will be added to the Consent
Agenda, B218-01 will be added under Introduction and First Reading, and Report
F will 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 Mayor Hindman and a second by Mr.
Hutton.
Mayor Hindman welcomed Boy Scout Troop 706. The scouts
were present to observe the meeting in order to complete the requirements
for a merit badge in community citizenship.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B195-01 Authorizing water main upgrade
along Oak View Drive.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the proposal is for the replacement
of a four-inch water line with an eight-inch line at 1,780 feet in length from
Ballenger Lane west on Oak View Drive. The estimated cost for the project is
$69,600 and will be paid out of the Water and Light utility account.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hutton questioned the proposed location of the water line.
Mr. Powell explained that the line will be situated in the right-of-way on the
south side of the street. Mr. Hutton remarked that this is a needed improvement
which will improve fire service to the neighborhood. He noted that he recently
met with area residents in regards to storm water issues. Mr. Hutton realized
Mr. Patterson's staff were looking into storm water improvements in this area
and he asked, if at all possible, that any work be done in conjunction with the
water line project so the disruption to the neighborhood is minimized. Mr. Patterson
replied that if it is found that a replacement pipe under the road is all that
would be necessary, they could make sure that both projects are done at the same
time. He understood the concern about tearing the street up twice.
Mr. Powell explained that this project is one the City agreed
to do in connection with the Water District 2 merger. He indicated his department
intended to work with Public Works to minimize the cost.
B195-01 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE.
ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
B200-01 Confirming the contract of Meyer
Electric Co., Inc. for the traffic signal modifications at the
intersection
of State Route 763 and Smiley Lane.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that two bids had been received with the lower
being $52,886.25 from Meyer Electric. He said the project would be paid for from
the capital improvement sales tax fund. He pointed out that a public hearing
had been held earlier.
Mr. Janku asked about liability insurance. Mr. Patterson explained
that the City has standard insurance requirements on all contracts.
B200-01 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE.
ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions
were read by the Clerk.
B196-01 Accepting easements for water
purposes.
B197-01 Approving the final plat of
Grasslands Subdivision, Plat 16, a replat of Lot 1 and part of Lot 26 of
Block
5 Grasslands Addition.
B198-01 Approving the final plat of
Stonecrest, Plat 2; authorizing a performance contract.
B199-01 Voluntary annexation of property
located at 3220 South Old Ridge Road.
R118-01 Renewing an agreement with the
Missouri Department of Corrections to provide tuberculosis
screening,
Hepatitis B and influenza vaccinations.
R123-01 Setting a public hearing: improvements
to the Blind Boone Home.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions
were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Bills
declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R119-01 Authorizing an agreement with
the Memorial Day Weekend - Salute to Veterans Corporation for
the
2002 Memorial Day Air Show.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this is a standard annual agreement
which needs to be executed well in advance of the event due to the filing of
necessary paperwork with the appropriate state and federal agencies.
Charles Atkins, 2700 Malibu, a member of The Veterans for
Peace organization, spoke against the napalm demonstrations at the Air Show.
He passed out a petition containing 125 signatures protesting the bombing and
napalm displays. Mr. Atkins felt that the displays are being presented as entertainment
and glorify violence and indoctrinate our children to accept the most detestable
kinds of human behavior. He asked that the agreement be amended so as to not
allow a display of weapons of war or simulations of napalm bombing.
Mark Haim, 1402 Richardson, Director of Mid-Missouri Peace
Works, spoke in opposition of the Air Show saying it should more accurately be
called a "war show". He asked the Council to hold off on the issue for two months
and allow residents the chance to debate what kind of air show should be held
in Columbia.
Ewell Blank, 3209 Crawford, spoke in opposition to the napalm
and bombing displays and asked that the community find a better way to commemorate
veterans.
Annette Sanders, 730 Idlewood Court, official spokesperson
for The Salute to Veterans Corporation, and the Memorial Day Weekend celebration,
spoke on behalf of the 3,000 volunteers and 65 committee chairpersons who work
all year to put together the event. She reported that attendance numbers this
year reached an estimated 108,000. Ms. Sanders explained that the planes flown
at the air show are done so in honor of the men and women who lost their lives
and gave of their time for this country. She commented the watch words of the
Corporation are "honor and remember". Ms. Sanders pointed out that the group
pays for everything -- including lodging and fuel. She stated the napalm simulation
done by the 69th Battalion is in honor of their comrades. She commented that
these individuals were part of a special operations group that rescued downed
pilots during the Vietnam era. Ms. Sanders asked that they be allowed to continue
the re-enactments.
Ms. Crayton asked about the napalm simulation. Ms. Sanders
explained that the men who fly the mission recreated one that actually occurred
in Vietnam. She said it is a historical re-enactment, not some made-up show for
entertainment.
Mr. Hutton asked if the re-enactment is explained at the Air
Show. Ms. Sanders replied that the 69th Battalion provide their own narrator
and give a step-by-step description of it and why things are being done in certain
ways.
Bill Wickersham, 4920 Forum, spoke in opposition of the napalm
demonstration. He felt the show was not free as it is sponsored by local, state,
federal and private funds.
Mr. Janku commented that the City attempts to make our facilities
available to a wide variety of groups throughout the year. The Council should
not try to get involved in deciding the content of what those organizations are
wanting to do. He said that is why he has voted for this particular use of the
facility in the past. Mr. Janku remarked that the Council is not endorsing any
particular activity.
Mayor Hindman said they are letting democracy work to a large
extent in this instance. He said people have different ways of trying to commemorate
Memorial Day. He believed it was working for a community as diverse as Columbia.
The vote on R119-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R120-01 Amending the agreement with
Black & Veatch for engineering services in connection with a new
sludge
thickening centrifuge at the wastewater treatment plant.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this is a substantial project involving
about $2.6 million. It will be paid out of the sewer utility fund.
Mr. Patterson noted that the project is a result of the sludge
management study conducted last year to determine long-range sludge disposal
options. It was determined the continuation of the agronomical application of
sludge would be the most desirable and cost effective option in the near term.
In order to accomplish this, Mr. Patterson explained that the City needs to increase
the dehydration process at the treatment plant in order to dewater the sludge
to a greater extent. He noted that the existing centrifuges are at the end of
their lives. Mr. Patterson reported the project involves replacing two centrifuges
with new ones that will increase capacity as well as providing higher efficiency
with dewatering.
The vote on R120-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R121-01 Authorizing a contract of obligation
with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for
financial
assurance for proper closure and post-closure activities at Columbia's landfill.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained this contract of obligation in the amount
of $17,528,000 is to provide financial assurance for proper closure and post-closure
activities at the landfill. If the City should fail to perform the required activities,
DNR will collect monies from any State funds which are normally disbursed to
the City to complete the obligation.
Mayor Hindman asked about the City's monetary obligation.
Mr. Beck responded as long as the City follows proper procedures, we would not
have to pay the $17 million. It was ascertained the work is inspected as it is
being done.
The vote on R121-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R122-01 Authorizing application for an emergency
shelter grant from the Missouri Department of Social
Services.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the City would be receiving $75,000
again this year in emergency shelter grants. The Community Services Advisory
Commission recommended the following distribution: Salvation Army-Harbor House
- $29,000; Comprehensive Human Services-The Shelter - $29,000; and Welcome Home,
Inc. - $17,000.
Ms. Crayton asked if there were detoxification beds in any
of the shelters. Mr. Steinhaus replied there were not and agreed that was a critical
problem in the community. He stated Phoenix Programs was the only agency he was
aware of that provides social setting detox for men. Mr. Steinhaus knew of no
agency in town presently doing social setting detox or medical detox for women.
Mr. Janku asked if there were any services for homeless juveniles.
Mr. Steinhaus said Salvation Army is a family shelter, so if a juvenile is with
an adult, they would be served. He explained that homeless teens would not be
eligible to receive emergency shelter as they should be under the care of a responsible
adult. If that is not the case, the juvenile would have to be in the custody
of the Division of Family Services or Youth Services in order to receive any
help. Again, that is not covered under this grant because aid would be coming
from another State funding stream.
The vote on R122-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, HUTTON, JOHN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN, LOVELESS. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B201-01 Accepting a Missouri Police
Chiefs Association Step Grant; appropriating funds.
B202-01 Amending an agreement with the
State of Missouri to expand WIC services; appropriating funds.
B203-01 Authorizing an agreement with
the State of Missouri for the 2001 Summer Food Program;
appropriating
funds.
B204-01 Authorizing an agreement with
the Evangelical Free Church to allow use of church's property for
public
park purposes.
B205-01 Authorizing construction of
improvements to Dublin Park.
B206-01 Authorizing a grant agreement
for the purchase of chamber recycling compactors; appropriating
funds.
B207-01 Authorizing a grant agreement
for the purchase of materials to construct a compost demonstration
site
at Capen Park; appropriating funds.
B208-01 Amending Ordinance No. 15562
to correct the special assessment on property assessed for sidewalk
construction
along Katy Lane.
B209-01 Accepting a bill of sale and
sewer easements for the sewer that serves Haystack Acres Addition,
Haystack
Acres and Willowbrook Subdivision from Boone County Regional Sewer District.
B210-01 Confirming the contract of Capital
Railroad Contracting, Inc. for construction of Sanitary Sewer
District
No. 155 (Marion Drive and Medavista Drive); appropriating funds.
B211-01 Accepting a grant of easement
for utility purposes.
B212-01 Confirming the contract of Garney
Companies, Inc. for construction of water main along Route B
from
Vandiver Drive to Business Loop 70.
B213-01 Approving the engineers final
report; accepting a deed of dedication; authorizing payment of
differential
costs for construction of water main serving Bearfield Meadows, Plat 1.
B214-01 Rezoning property located on
the west side of the intersection of East Walnut Avenue and North
Garth
Avenue from R-3 to O-1.
B215-01 Establishing permanent R-1 zoning
on property located south and west of Hickam Court,
approximately
220 feet north of Old Plank Road.
B216-01 Establishing permanent R-1 zoning
on property located on the north side of State Route KK, west
of
Scott's Boulevard.
B217-01 Establishing permanent R-1 zoning
on property located on the north side of State Route KK, west
of
Scott's Boulevard.
B218-01 Calling for bids on improvements
to the Blind Boone Home.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Brown Station Road - Parking Restriction
Mr. Hutton asked if a public hearing will be held to consider
this parking restriction. Mr. Beck said the issue would be placed under Old Business
on the agenda, but public comment would be allowed. Mr. Patterson noted that
letters are sent out to the property owners notifying them of the meeting.
Mr. Hutton made the motion that the staff be directed to prepare
an ordinance to prohibit parking on North Brown Station Road, Brown Station Road,
and East Brown Station Road as outlined in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) Nelwood Drive - Parking Restriction
Mr. Beck noted that the Police had requested this restriction
because trucks were having trouble making turning movements on Nelwood Drive
at Calvert Lane.
Mr. Hutton made the motion that staff be directed to prepare
an ordinance prohibiting 160 feet of parking on the east side of Nelwood Drive
near Calvert Lane. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
(C) Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
After receiving reports and recommendations from various departments,
Mr. Beck said the Council asked the Planning staff to prepare an ordinance in
regards to the regulation of outdoor lighting for gasoline service stations.
If Council wishes to pursue the matter, they may wish to refer the draft ordinance
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the Energy and Environment Commission.
Mr. Janku asked if the Council would be required to send the
ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Boeckmann did not think
it was tied into the zoning ordinance. Mr. Dudark confirmed that assessment.
He spoke about the Council's previous discussion as to whether or not the public
should be given a chance to comment on the issue before the Council deliberated
it. Mr. Janku wondered about the coordination of information between the Planning
and Zoning and Energy and Environment Commission. Mr. Dudark believed it should
be done independently by both groups and the Council could then pick and choose
from the recommendations or comments. Mr. John pointed out that a member of the
Planning and Zoning Commissions sits on the Energy and Environment Commission.
He thought that could be helpful in the coordination of the two. Mayor Hindman
suggested that the issue be referred to both Commissions and encouraged communication
between the two groups.
Mr. Beck asked whether the Commissions would advertise the
issue as a public hearing. Mr. Dudark responded it would not require a public
hearing, but there would be an opportunity for the public to address it. He believed
the two commissions would look at different issues -- Planning and Zoning would
look at land use and zoning aspects, and Energy and Environment would consider
energy use, lighting, and sky.
Mr. Janku made the motion that the issue be submitted to both
groups urging them to coordinate as much as possible. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hutton and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(D) Intra-Departmental Transfer of
Funds
Report accepted.
(E) Report by the Historic Preservation
Commission on a Stephens College Class Proposal to Initiate a
City-funded
Historic Marker Program.
Mr. Janku suggested that the student proposing the program
be contacted to let her know what has happened and to suggest that she follow-up
and get involved with the groups mentioned in the report.
Mr. Hutton remarked that he had received a call today from
a member of the North Central Columbia Neighborhood Association about this issue.
He said they would like to work with the class and do a "dry run" for the rest
of the City. He said they were going to make an effort to contact the class.
Mr. Hutton was hopeful that if the program showed potential, that the Council
could pursue it further for the rest of the community.
(F) Architectural Services in Connection
with the Nowells Building
Mr. Beck stated the City should proceed with hiring an architect
to prepare plans for renovation of the building. He thought it could be done
at the same time as working with the County Commission on an agreement. He said
the architect would be pursued jointly with the Commission. Mr. Beck asked the
Council for a motion authorizing him to move forward with contacting the County
Commission in order to work on a request for proposals, or at least get one drafted.
He said it would take at least a month to get the proposals and start working
on an agreement with an architect.
Mr. Hutton made the motion that the staff be authorized to
proceed. 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:
CULTURAL AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ART
Polley Michael J., 510 Hardin, Ward 1 - term to expire 7/1/02
Scroggs, Stuart S., 1008 Maplewood, Ward 4 - term to expire 7/1/02
Sleadd, Michael D., 607 Bluff Dale, Ward 6 - term to expire 7/1/02
DISABILITIES COMMISSION
Morris, Jerry R., 2010 Vine, Ward 3 - term to expire 6/15/04
Witte, William A., 813 Again, Apt. A, Ward 1 - term to expire 6/15/04
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
Walters, Robert L., 2704 Vail, Ward 5 - term to expire 6/1/04
BOARD OF MECHANICAL EXAMINERS
Lane, Henry G., 1816 E. Broadway, 1N, Ward 6 - term to expire 6/17/04
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Mr. John commented that City has a territorial agreement with
the Boone County Fire Protection District relating to annexation of land. He
asked for a synopsis of it broken down into simple, straightforward language.
Mr. Janku remarked that the Council has discussed the issue
of tying sidewalks to building permits in instances where the property has been
previously platted. He said he would like to move forward with getting an ordinance
introduced.
Mr. Janku made the motion that an ordinance be prepared for
introduction. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hindman and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Mr. Janku asked where the City was with the Railroad/Fay Street
improvement project. Mr. Powell responded most of the money for the project was
spent for surveying in the early planning process. He said they are ready to
go to the next phase when more funding becomes available. Mr. Janku suggested
staff look into that during the budget talks.
Mr. Janku explained that he was driving down Hitt Street today
heading north, in between the Brewer Field House and the dorms, when he saw a
lot of cars parked in an area with no meters. He noticed police routinely ticketing
vehicles throughout the day. He said an officer showed him two no parking signs.
One was at the top of the hill, now surrounded by the construction fence put
up for the new garage, and the other sign was literally between the north side
of the cut-in next to Rollins Street. Mr. Janku commented there is not very good
notice of the parking restriction and he imagined it was quite frequently violated
by people not familiar with the campus area. He asked that the staff put up signs
or paint the curb yellow. Mr. Beck said he would have it taken care of.
William Trent, 1305 Business Loop 70 East, spoke about the
piece of property he owned that the City was going to take from him by eminent
domain, however, that process had apparently been put on hold. Mr. Trent heard
that the City was going to abandon efforts to acquire this property, but he had
not received any notice of such. He asked with whom he should speak in order
to have some closure on the issue. Mayor Hindman suggested that Mr. Trent talk
with the Public Works Department.
Mr. Janku suggested they adopt something formally as a Council
since it was their decision initially to pursue the property.
Mr. Patterson said he had prepared a report examining the
alternatives to this property with a recommendation that the City abandon pursuit
of it. If the Council agreed with this recommendation, he was ready to move forward
on the other options. The next step would be to terminate this action and initiate
the procedures for the acquisition of other properties.
Mr. Beck suggested they may want to discuss the issue at a
pre-Council dinner. He gave a history of the City needs in the area. Mr. Patterson
noted his department's highest priority need is to get a permanent fueling facility
in place so they can more effectively purchase and store fuel for vehicles. He
said they also need to provide for a parking deficiency and construct a shelter
for vehicles. Mr. Patterson listed other needs.
Mr. Janku suggested that the Council take a tour of the area.
Mr. Hutton said in order for Mr. Trent to move forward, he
felt the council needed to rescind the ordinance they passed authorizing the
acquisition of his property.
Mr. Patterson said he would be happy to talk with Mr. Trent
about the issue. He reiterated the Council had been given a report on other options
that would be practical as well.
It was decided that a resolution would be brought back in
two weeks.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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