INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri, met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
August 18, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, and HINDMAN were present. Council Member
KRUSE was 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 August 4, 1997, were approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion
made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Ms. Coble.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon his request, Mr. Campbell
made the motion that Mr. Janku be excused from voting on B213-97. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Coble and approved unanimously by voice vote.
The agenda, including the
Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by
Ms. Coble and a second by Mrs. Crockett.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B210-97 Setting
property tax rates for 1997.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that there
had been a lot of public discussion regarding this issue. He explained
that the City's operational tax rate would change from twenty-two cents to
twenty cents, the debt reduction would change from twenty-six cents to twenty-one
cents, for a net reduction of seven cents per one hundred dollar assessed
valuation. He said this would more than offset the reassessment process
that occurred this past year.
Although it would be revenue
neutral to the City, Mr. Janku said each individual taxpayer's situation
would determine if the change in property tax would be revenue neutral to
them. He said the City is not representing that each taxpayer would
be paying the same amount, but rather the overall total due in property tax.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B210-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B211-97 Adopting
the FY98 Budget.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that he
had held a budget press conference at which time he noted the budget, along
with the budget message, was available for review. He said the Council
was in the process of holding five public work sessions and three public
hearings.
Mayor Hindman noted that
the budget document was available at the Library and in the Finance Department.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Waldo Palmer, 414 Alexander,
talked about the need for budgeting for more police. He passed around
pictures of a Habitat house under construction and the vandalism that had
occurred there. He was asking for an additional six officers rather
than the two budgeted.
K. C. Morrison, 1312 Overhill
Road, Vice-Chair of the Cultural Affairs Commission, explained that the Council
had already been forwarded the Commission's funding recommendations. He
said the application had been changed this year for clarity, and a workshop
was held in January. He said the Commission had also mailed applications
to previous applicants and had advertised the availability of the funds. Mr.
Morrison reported that an informational meeting was also held in February
and staff had been available through May 9th to consult with individuals
who had ideas for proposals to the Commission.
Mr. Morrison reported that
the Commission had received 18 requests for funding that totaled $97,000. He
said this included several requests for new programs and one had been from
a first time applicant. He pointed out that the Commission had a work
session in June where the applications were rated for artistic quality, community
outreach, educational value and administrative ability. He said consideration
was also given to a number of other factors which included unmet needs or
under-served areas in the community. Mr. Morrison said they wanted
to make sure that community resources from other areas were being leveraged
by those making proposals. The Commission was also interested in program
coordination and collaboration between would-be funded agencies, and they
wanted to make sure there was adequate attention to comments that had been
raised about issues last year. Mr. Morrison noted that a public hearing
was held on July 9th, which also served as an appeals process, and additional
public comment had been received regarding the programs at a Commission meeting
on July 17th. Mr. Morrison said the Cultural Affairs Commission is
recommending contracts for 18 different programs this year which totaled
$65,023. This represented a 3.5% increase over fiscal year 1997. The
Commission felt they had seen very good progress this year and also believed
agencies were taking very good advantage of discussions regarding management
of their organizations. Mr. Morrison said William St. Clair had discussed
management audits with a number of programs.
Mayor Hindman pointed out
that this was a citizens' committee and thanked them for their hard work.
Mr. Campbell commented that
the Commission's instructions must have been very clear because this was
the first year he had not received any comments concerning the process. He
said the Commission had done an excellent job.
Lucille Salerno, 806 Bourne
Avenue, stated that she was on the Board of Directors of the newly formed
John William Boone Heritage Foundation. She explained that this was
the group attempting to ensure that the John William Boone home currently
located on Fourth Street is taken off the market so that they could preserve
it. She said they wanted to preserve the history of Mr. Boone's contribution
to the City, County, and the State of Missouri. Mrs. Salerno said her
group would be making a further presentation at the next budget hearing under
Community Development.
Mayor Hindman thanked Mrs.
Salerno for her comments and noted that the Council had received a copy of
their report.
Mayor Hindman continued B211-97
to the September 2, 1997, meeting. He noted that due to the Labor Day
Holiday, the meeting would be held on Tuesday evening.
B203-97 Authorizing
Change Order No. 1, approving the engineer's report and tax billing
for
improvements
made to Old 63 South from Ashland Road south 6,050 feet.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson explained that
this public hearing was for the purpose of determining special benefits and
levying special assessments against lots or parcels of land that abut the
recently improved portion of Old 63. He further explained that the
project began south of Stadium, and extended south from that point approximately
one mile. The work consisted of the widening and improvement of the
pavement to sections 32 feet wide and 38 feet wide where center turn lanes
were necessary. A combination sidewalk/bicycle lane was built along
the entire length of the project on the west side. He said the 38 foot wide
section referenced was utilized in the northern portion south of Walnut Hills
Trailer Park, and the northern portion of the roadway was designed at 32
feet wide. The total cost of the improvements was $1,202,933.41. Under
current City ordinances regarding an arterial street, Mr. Patterson explained
that abutting property owners are subject to special assessments in an amount
that is not to exceed the cost of curb and guttering or its equivalent. That
amount was established as a maximum of $9.50 at the time of the public hearing. If
the assessments proposed are levied against the abutting properties, he said
that would generate approximately $79,000 in revenues, representing about
6.5% of the total cost of the project. The remaining cost would be
paid from the 1/4 cent sales tax approved by the voters in 1991 specifically
for this project. In order for the City to levy the assessments, Mr.
Patterson explained that the Council must determine there have been benefits
accruing to the property that are at least equal to the amount being proposed
for assessment. In doing that, he said the Council may wish to consider
that the new curbing along the roadway improves the appearance of adjacent
properties and provides for better stormwater management. With the
reconstruction of the street, he explained new driveway entrances were constructed
providing better access to the properties, and the sidewalk/bicycle lane
provides improved pedestrian and bicycle access. The new street surface
will provide more efficient snow removal and street cleaning.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Robert Bassett, 7510 E. Richland
Road, explained that he owns an approximate 2,000 foot frontage along this
street, running from Walnut Hills Trailer Park to the corner of the former
Old 63 Drive-In. He had no problem with the $9.50 per abutting foot,
but said he had received a letter from the City indicating his tax bill would
not exceed $13,432.24. He said he had asked a Public Works engineer
why the 500 foot maximum did not come into play. He was informed that
his tax bill had been figured on six small tracts; however, Mr. Bassett indicated
the property had been resurveyed December 29, 1995, to one tract. The
engineer had told Mr. Bassett that the survey did not meet the requirement
to make the property one parcel and that he could still get building permits
on the individual tracts if he wanted to. Mr. Bassett had a letter
from Jim Brush stating that he had contacted the City's Planning Department
about making a survey describing the property. Mr. Brush had written
that the Planning Department staff member had said that he did not see a
problem with doing a survey of that type, but had cautioned that it would
probably void any building permit rights they currently had. Mr. Bassett
said they understood the survey would void the tracts and would make it one
piece of property. He said the property was more valuable as one piece. He
thought he should be tax billed at the 500 foot maximum which would make
his tax bill $4,500.
Mr. Janku pointed out that
the survey had been done after the ordinance was passed. He said the
ordinance authorizing construction had been enacted on September 18, 1995.
In response to Mr. Bassett's
concerns, Mr. Patterson said his staff had researched the issue. He
said they were somewhat surprised that he would have been informed by a Registered
Licensed Land Surveyor that the boundary survey constitutes a change in the
properties because it still constitutes six separate tracts of land. For
it to have become a single tract of land, Mr. Patterson said that replatting
would have been required to come through Planning and Zoning and then to
the City Council for approval. He said his department did not have
any discretion to give a waiver because the ordinance is very clear in that
the 500 foot maximum would only apply if the property had been platted as
a single lot of record and brought before the Council for approval.
Mr. Bassett said that Mr.
Brush had indicated that the tracts were originally created by a survey,
never platted. He thought it was Mr. Brush's opinion that it could
be changed by a survey. Mr. Patterson explained that the six tracts
were part of a 1949 survey which made them a lot of record. He said
it was correct that they were created by a survey in 1949, prior to the 1965
date in the ordinance. He said they were therefore individual lots.
Mrs. Crockett pointed out
that a replat would need to come in before that could be changed. Mr.
Patterson said that was correct.
Mr. Bassett said he had given
up the rights to individual tracts. He did not want building permits
on the individual tracts - he wanted one tract of land.
Mr. Beck thought perhaps
the effective date was at the time the Council adopts the resolution setting
the public hearing for the project.
Mayor Hindman said his only
concern was whether or not there had been some misrepresentation made by
the staff.
Mr. Bassett said the resurveying
was done after the August 5th letter regarding the public hearing on special
assessment tax billing. He said this was done partially because of
the project. He said they had talked about the resurveying beforehand
because the piece of property would be more valuable as a single piece than
it would be in six tracts. He said they also did it because they were
hopeful to reduce the tax bill assessment from $13,000 to $4,500.
Under the definition of "lot" in
the Subdivision Ordinance, Mr. Boeckmann said this property was still six
lots. He added that the section on tax billing streets refers to lots,
parcels, or tracts. He did not know that it was the intent of any staff
member to give advice on how to avoid the tax billing procedure. He
thought it sounded like an offhand comment with the use of the word "probably". Mr.
Boeckmann did not see a problem with tax billing each of the tracts as separate
parcels.
Mayor Hindman asked if that
meant Mr. Bassett could get a building permit on each of the six tracts. Mr.
Boeckmann said he would think he could. Mayor Hindman asked if that
would give him the right to access each of them from the road. Mr.
Boeckmann said it would.
Mr. Bassett said the statement
from the Planning staff member had not been an offhanded statement. Mr.
Beck asked if the reply had been that the six lots would become one if the
property was resurveyed. Mr. Bassett said that was what the staff person
had told him -- that he should be cautioned that it would probably void any
building permit rights.
Mr. Janku asked Mr. Bassett
if he had anything in writing from that staff member. Mr. Bassett said
what he had was a letter from Mr. Brush to himself (Mr. Bassett) relaying
what the staff person had said to him. Mr. Janku said facts were being
built based on secondhand comments. Given this information, Mr. Janku
did not think the staff member was giving advice on whether or not the property
would be tax billable.
Mayor Hindman said it seemed
to him the ordinance was passed before any platting was done. He said
he was hearing hearsay quotes. He asked if the Council passed the ordinance
in its present form, whether there was any sort of appeal available.
Mr. Boeckmann explained that
if the Council passed the ordinance, the issue could be brought up in a court
in one of two ways. Either the City would ultimately, if the tax bills
were not paid, have to file suit to collect them. He supposed that
could be an issue then. Additionally, the property owner could bring
the issue to court. Short of Circuit Court, Mr. Boeckmann said there
was no appeal from the Council's decision.
Mr. Campbell thought it was
very clear that the ordinance was passed before the survey was done.
Mr. Janku said he did not
see any changes in circumstances other than the recording of the survey. He
did not see the detriment.
Mrs. Crockett said the person
in the Planning Department was not an engineer or a surveyor. She said
it was the Public Works Department that would be handling it and she would
use Mr. Patterson's recommendation.
Mr. Campbell said he could
be very sympathetic with the desire to reduce the taxes; however, he pointed
out that there were considerable advantages being added to the property because
of the increased value of the whole area. He said development has already
begun in the area.
Mayor Hindman said since
the ordinance was passed before the attempt was made to resurvey, even if
the advice were wrong, it would not have made a difference because the ordinance
had already been passed.
Mr. Bassett said this was
one piece of ground and that was all it would ever be. He asked why
the 500 foot maximum could not apply and why did it matter who was talked
to and when it was done.
Ms. Coble said it was one
piece of property that was legally six tracts. At the time the ordinance
establishing the improvements was passed, there were legally six separate
tracts registered in Mr. Bassett's name and, until that changes by a platting
process and not just a survey, it would be six separate tracts -- at which
point the 500 foot maximum does not apply.
Mr. Bassett asked why there
was no curb on his property. Mr. Patterson said where the improvement
pavement blended in, the street did not have shoulders because it was rather
flat at that location. He said the pavement width was designed for
not having curbs. He pointed out that the improvement tax bill does
not specify a curb and gutter. It is the maximum cost the City can
assess. He said there had been other streets, like Nifong Boulevard,
where there is no curb and gutter, but it was an improved street and residents
were tax billed the amount of the curbing.
David Jones, 2016 Hillcrest
Drive, explained that his property adjoins the Conservation Department property. He
said the frontage was nothing more than a watershed coming down through the
valley. He said Mr. Moss and Mr. Waters had donated the property to
the Conservation Commission and, during the development process, the road
had been redone. Mr. Jones said a culvert had been placed under the
road so stormwater would run back over to his property instead of onto Highway
63. Because of the drainage area, Mr. Jones could not develop the property
due to a restriction he had made with Mr. Moss in which he would do whatever
the Conservation Commission would allow him to do with the land.
Mr. Campbell asked Mr. Jones
how many acres he owned. Mr. Jones said it was in several plots, but
he had about 5 1/2 acres. Mr. Patterson interjected that his property
did go back quite a bit.
Mr. Janku asked Mr. Jones
from whom he had purchased the property. Mr. Jones said he bought the
property, but there was a deed restriction on it saying he could not develop
the property without the consent of the Conservation Commission. Mr.
Janku said with Commission approval, he could. Mr. Janku asked Mr.
Jones if he lives on the property. Mr. Jones said he does. Mr.
Janku asked if his driveway connects to 763. Mr. Jones replied that
they have a joint road, he and the Conservation Commission.
Don Harrison, 1605 Blue Ridge,
explained that he had just built a car wash on 63. He asked if the
assessments included the sidewalks and the driveways. He said when
he was building the car wash, he had paid J. C. Industries to work on the
driveway and sidewalks. He said now he was being charged for it again. Mr.
Patterson said there would be no reason for him to have paid the contractor
anything that was within the construction limits. He said quite frequently
a property owner makes an agreement with a contractor to extend the work
beyond the construction limits to the homeowner's benefit. He said
that would have to be handled as a separate arrangement by the homeowner. Mr.
Patterson said the assessment of this project was not for sidewalks or driveways
-- only an amount up to the cost of curb and guttering. He said anything
above the amount specified as equal to that of curb and guttering was paid
for by the public. Mr. Harrison said the company should not have been
able to charge him in that case. Mayor Hindman said he would need to
take that up with the contractor. Mr. Harrison said his sidewalk had
been broken up when utility crews were out. Mr. Patterson said if the
utilities tore it up, it would be taken care of by them. He said the
staff would check it.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Janku said when a decision
is made to build a street, the financing is based on what the City has available
from its resources, the broader community resources, and also the payments
expected from the abutting property owners. He said there is some sense
going in what those payments are going to be and, if there is going to be
a change in circumstances after the ordinance is approved that says where
the revenues are coming from, arguably they would have said they did not
have the money. He thought it was important that the Council look to
the date of approval of the ordinance.
Regarding Mr. Jones, Mr.
Janku said he has his home there and he would be using the street. He
said it was a much nicer street and a lot safer than before. Although
Mr. Jones may not be able to develop the property further, he would have
the benefit of a wider and safer street to drive on.
Mr. Campbell said if Mr.
Jones chooses to sell the property to the Conservation Department in the
future, it would probably be at market value. He said the market value
will be enhanced by the development of a new road and he should recoup his
money. He did not see him losing money on it.
B203-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
(A) Annexation
of land on the west side of Scott Boulevard across from Grant Lane.
Item A was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
was about 9.34 acres on the west side of Scott Boulevard owned by Don and
Mary Smith. He said the plat being proposed contains five single-family
residential lots. Mr. Beck said it had been processed through the various
departments, both City and County. He noted an ordinance would be given
first reading this evening if the Council wished to proceed.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
(B) Annexation
of land west of King's Meadow.
Item B was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
five acre tract of ground would eliminate a potential island if the other
tract in the area was also annexed.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
OLD BUSINESS
B200-97 Amending
Chapter 14 of the City Code to prohibit parking on the west side of Seventh
Street
from Business Loop 70 to Nebraska Avenue.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
was north of Business Loop 70 and would eliminate parking on the west side
of the street. He said the amendment was being suggested because of
traffic congestion problems.
Mrs. Crockett asked why parking
was being removed from the west side rather than the east side of the street. Mr.
Patterson said staff had reviewed the location and had felt that would be
the better side because of the driveways and the current use of the street. He
said it also seemed to be what the majority of the people in this location
preferred. Mrs. Crockett asked if all of the businesses had been notified. Mr.
Patterson said everyone was notified. He added that this had been initiated
by businesses in the area.
Comments were called for
with none received.
B200-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B202-97 Authorizing
Change Order No. 1 and approving the engineer's report for construction
of a
parking
lot at Fourth and Cherry streets.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the project
cost was about $62,000 and had been funded out of the parking utility fund. He
explained that it provided thirty-four parking spaces in the Flat Branch
area.
Comments were called for
with none received.
B202-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B205-97 Accepting
a conveyance, approving the engineer's report and authorizing payment
of
differential
costs for a 12-inch water main serving Meadowlands, Plat 12.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
was being done in accordance with City policy with the cost to the water
and electric fund for the differential cost being $17,972.88.
Mayor Hindman noted an amendment
sheet had been prepared because of some numbers being transposed.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B205-97 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B205-97, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B206-97 Appropriating
funds for water and electric capital improvements.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would appropriate $3,938,900.00 from the Water and Light Utility Operations
Fund to the fund that would be used to finance the remaining part of the
fiscal year capital improvement projects shown in last year's budget. He
said the plan was at a favorable time to sell revenue bonds to offset what
is being taken out of the fund balance.
Henry Lane, 1816 E. Broadway,
passed around a summary sheet indicating an overstatement in the amount of
the additional appropriation needed. He pointed out discrepancies in
three different projects between the appropriation amounts and the actual
amount spent. Mr. Lane said if the City was going to increase the appropriation
of projects that need more funding, to be consistent. The City should
be decreasing the appropriation of any project that does not need all of
the funds originally appropriated. He asked the Council to reduce the
appropriation by $268,121.00.
Mr. Beck responded that what
might be taken away from the appropriation would not save any money. He
explained that where the City saves is on the project cost -- funds that
are leftover on a project. Mr. Beck said that money goes into the fund
balance.
Mr. Malon explained the discrepancies
and the reasons for them in the three projects pointed out by Mr. Lane.
Mr. Campbell commented that
he had always been appreciative that the engineer's estimates were as close
as they have been. He said a lot of the projects are very complicated
and it was difficult to foresee what conditions will be encountered as construction
proceeds.
Mr. Beck pointed out that
after a project is complete, there is an engineer's final report and that
is when the Council accepts the contractor's work. He said any change
orders approved by the Council appear on that report. Because of this,
there is an accounting of all project costs.
Mr. Janku noted that there
would be another public hearing when the projects are complete to show how
the money was spent and that they were within the guidelines adopted tonight.
B206-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B212-97 Calling for
an election for sewer system revenue bonds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck pointed out that
approval of this bill would call for an election on November 4, 1997, for
sewer system revenue bonds in the amount of $18,901,000.00. He noted
that several work sessions had been held on this issue, as well as joint
meetings with the Boone County Regional Sewer District, to determine where
projects could be coordinated. He said the projects were very much
needed and the work had been categorized. The projects would include
an additional area for wetlands in the river bottom, renovation of existing
sewer lines in the City, and would provide for some extension work. Together
with the new connection fee, Mr. Beck said the City would be able to generate
adequate funds to sell these revenue bonds. He said cost estimates
had been run on what it would take to amortize the revenue bonds and what
is being suggested, and would have to be acted on separately by the Council,
is that there be a 3% rate increase in service the first year, 3% increase
the second year, no raise the third year, 3% increase the fourth year, and
no raise the fifth year. Mr. Beck reported that this totals a 9% increase
over a five year period. He said this was an estimate of the amount
of work that would be accomplished in the next five years. If the Council
passes the ordinance this evening, Mr. Beck said his suggestion would be
to provide the voters as much information as possible as to what specifically
is being planned, and then educate the public as much as possible on the
projects.
Mr. Campbell thought this
was one of the more important items the City would have this year because
it affected basic infrastructure. When put together with the companion
work that has gone on with the County, its importance would have a major
impact on how the City will operate.
Mr. Janku said one of the
issues hoped to be accomplished is to control some of the problem lagoons
that are currently point discharge. He thought this project would be
of tremendous value to the community.
B212-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B213-97 Amending
Chapter 22 of the City Code to establish wastewater system connection
fees.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said his recommendation
was to table this issue for two weeks to give people further opportunities
to discuss what is being proposed, and for the staff to answer any questions
from those who would be working with this new program. He said this
would also give those affected time to more closely review the effective
date. Currently, the effective date is set for October 1.
Mr. Beck explained that this
program would establish a new program for connection fees to the sewer utility. The
fee would be based on the size of the water meter, with smaller meters being
charged less than larger meters. The cost would be based on meters
serving new structures in the City and would be assessed at the time of the
plumbing permit. The areas served outside the City would have a 50%
surcharge, similar to the current monthly sewer service charge. People
outside the City would pay 1.5% times the rate in the City. Mr. Beck
said the lowest connection fee in the City would be $300, with outside the
City being $450. The rate amount charged outside the City is also being
proposed by the Boone County Regional Sewer District. Mr. Beck
reported this connection fee arrangement had also been suggested by the Boone
County Regional Sewer District to help offset some of the costs of
operating their wastewater program created by new development. Based
on the amount of connections this past year, Mr. Beck said it was anticipated
that this would provide them an annual revenue of about $425,000. He
said the County was also considering placing an issue on the November ballot
that would provide for the construction of sewer lines in neighborhoods outside
the City -- a neighborhood improvement program. He said it would be
similar to the City's tax bill method as it would be a loan to those people
living in neighborhoods that have inadequate sewers serving various
lots. His point was that there might be three sewer issues on the ballot.
Mayor Hindman pointed out
that the sewer connection fees would not be on the ballot.
There was a discussion about
all of the effective dates coinciding.
Ms. Coble made the motion
to table B213-97 to the September 2, 1997, meeting. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B214-97 Appropriating
funds for the Route B water main relocation project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would appropriate an additional $58,330.00 to the waterline relocation project
on Route B. This would make the total project cost $623,330.00.
B214-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B215-97 Authorizing
acquisition of land on the northeast corner of Range Line and Wilkes
Boulevard.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
acquisition consisted of six platted lots. He pointed out that the
owner had requested a 30 day postponement in order to address the Council.
Betty Cook Rottman, 1200
Coats, a member of the Field School Playground Committee, PTA, the North
Central Neighborhood Association, and the Caring Communities, said she was
speaking as an individual. She said she would trust the judgment of
the Council on this issue and added that she had called each Council member. She
said she wanted them to pursue, very diligently, this park because the money
had already been designated for it.
Mr. Janku said the neighborhood
and school had a strong interest in this issue. He said he understood
the school district itself was making changes in the school property, perhaps
somewhat in anticipation of this. Mr. Janku said he had received a
phone call today from the applicant's attorney who suggested tabling the
issue to the next meeting, September 2, 1997.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that B215-97 be tabled to the September 2, 1997, meeting. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Coble and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B216-97 Authorizing
defeasance of a portion of General Obligation Bonds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would authorize the use of some existing debt service funds the City has
available to pay off a portion of the bonds we own. He said those funds
can only be used for debt reduction.
Mr. Janku asked if this was
the equivalent of when a homeowner paying off a mortgage prepays part of
their principle so they save the interest payment. Mr. Beck said that
was correct. He said it would pay off some of the bonds and would save
the City interest. He added that the City would be paying off those
bonds that have the most unfavorable interest rate.
Mr. Janku asked how much
would be saved. Ms. Fleming said until the investments are purchased
to actually do the defeasance, exact savings are not known, but it is estimated
at approximately $100,000 over the life. Those bonds to be retired are
the longer bonds that would come due in 2005 and currently have a 9% interest
rate. She said $1 million would be invested and $1.37 million would
be paid off.
B216-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
PR115-97 Establishing
extra-territorial sewer extension policies.
The policy resolution was
given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
policy had been discussed at length by the City Council during public work
sessions. He suggested amending the resolution by changing the word "shall" to "may" in
Sections one and two, paragraphs A, B, and C. He said that would provide
some control as well as a little more flexibility in the language. Mr.
Beck said the goal of the policy was to provide sewers to areas around the
City that do not oppose annexation. He said the only way this can be
done on a voluntary basis is for these properties to be contiguous to the
City. He said the City had received requests from property owners who
are not contiguous to the City; therefore, they cannot initiate a voluntary
annexation on their own behalf. He said this would set up a pre-annexation
agreement with the property owner that would hopefully run with the land
and would also establish the type of standards that would need to be followed
by the developer for property that is connected to the City's sewer system. Mr.
Beck said to some this may seem like a totally new type of policy, but he
explained that the City has had extra-territorial policies in place since
probably the 1950's. He said many of the subdivisions in years past
began development outside the City under policy agreements with the City
Council. Mr. Beck gave examples such as Rothwell Heights, Hulen Lake,
the Valleyview area, and some south of the City. From time to time,
the Council would initiate an annexation program, in an orderly fashion and
on a regular basis, to bring those properties into the City. He said
that is currently improbable where there is development occurring because
people would have to unanimously agree to be annexed. Mr. Beck
said the goal is to allow annexation to those properties that are provided
City services and, more importantly, have those properties developed to City
standards so that public funds would not have to be used to do so.
Ms. Coble made the motion
that PR115-97 be amended in Sections one and two, subsections (a), (b), and
(c) of each, by changing the word shall to the word may. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Waldo Palmer, 414 Alexander,
said this policy was ten years late in coming. He said this was a good
deal for those people wanting to annex into the City because a septic tank
costs about $3,000. He asked about the person owning 100 acres one-half
mile outside the City limits that agrees to be annexed when the City reaches
them. He asked if the City would run the sewer line out through the
100 acres, or if the County Sewer District would have to connect between
the present City limits and the property. Mr. Beck said there were
policies in place as to where the City would build a sewer line and how far
up a drainage area. He said this would ensure people would be treated
equally. He said the District would be involved in constructing some
of the trunk sewers, but the developers would have certain responsibilities
as to what they would have to do and then what public monies would be used
for.
The vote on PR115-97, as
amended, was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were
given second reading and the resolutions were read by the Clerk.
B201-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit to allow Drew Properties to install conduits
under
Bridgeport
Drive.
B204-97 Accepting
water utility conveyances.
B207-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Health for basic public health services,
and
appropriating funds.
B208-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Health for immunization services, and
appropriating
funds.
B209-97 Vacating
two utility easements in Workingman's Friend Subdivision.
R116-97 Setting
a public hearing regarding construction of a 12-inch water main in Boone
Industrial
Park North, Block 2, Lot 5, and authorizing payment of costs above those
to
install
an 8-inch main.
R117-97 Setting
a public hearing regarding renovations and improvements at Woodridge, Again
Street
and Rock Bridge neighborhood parks.
R118-97 Setting
a public hearing regarding sidewalk construction along a portion of West
Broadway.
R119-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit to allow Memorial Funeral Home to adopt a spot for
beautification
along a portion of Forum Boulevard.
R120-97 Authorizing
a right of use permit to allow Memorial Park Cemetery to adopt a spot for
beautification
along a portion of Forum Boulevard.
The bills were given third
reading and the resolutions read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING
YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN, HINDMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Bills declared enacted
and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
Mayor Hindman pointed out
that two of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda had involved use permits
for adopt-a-spots along Forum Boulevard, one by Memorial Funeral Home and
one by Memorial Park Cemetery. He expressed thanks on behalf of the
Council for their generosity. He said it also reminded him of the very
fine gift by Richard Knipp which might also be used for beautification.
NEW BUSINESS
R121-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Conservation for urban forestry
programs.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this grant
would primarily be administered through the Volunteer Coordinator's office
working with the Parks and Recreation Department. He explained that
this would set-up a Tree Keepers Corps and would expand the City's adopt-a-spot
program.
The vote on R121-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R122-97 Approving
a revision to the Preliminary Plat of Thessalia Subdivision.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that this
revision had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Janku noted that the
original plat included the dedication of a greenbelt portion to the City. He
expressed appreciation to the developer for his contribution.
The vote on R122-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R123-97 Approving
a revision to the preliminary plat of Liberty Square Subdivision.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
plat is located on the north side of Clark Lane and it had been recommended
for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Crockett asked if Creekwood
Parkway would be the entrance into the mobile home park. Mr. Hancock
said probably not for very long. He said if the road ever goes through
to the north, which is part of the City's Thoroughfare Plan, he assumed the
road to the trailer park would have been moved by then.
Christina Luebbert, an engineer
with Marshall Engineering, explained that the owners at this time were going
to provide drive entrances onto Penn Terrace, located on the north side of
the subdivision. She said they were unsure, depending on how the rest
of the area develops, about how long the existing driveway will remain. She
said that would all depend on how future developers want to use that land. Ms.
Luebbert said the access to the trailer court would be the Creekwood Parkway
collector street, and from the east on Penn Terrace with both an access on
the left and right side of the circle drive. She said that both Creekwood
Parkway and Penn Terrace would have to be constructed before the circle drive
could be abandoned, but it would have to be built or bonded before the lot
could be sold. Ms. Luebbert said the developer intends to build whatever
is needed, but would provide driveway entrances in the event that if someone
buys and develops the lots to the south and wants to eliminate that driveway,
they will be able to do so.
Mayor Hindman asked if she
was referring to the circle driveway. Ms. Luebbert said she was referring
to the circle driveway. She said part of the existing driveway would
be used for a temporary turnaround for the stub street.
Mrs. Crockett asked if the
people in Creekwood Estates had been notified about the revision to the preliminary
plat. Ms. Luebbert said all residents were aware of it. She said
there were three trailers fairly near the intersection that will have to
be moved. She said these residents have been notified and negotiated
with. Mrs. Crockett asked how far Penn Terrace would go to the east. Ms.
Luebbert said it would go to the east to about station 1700, just after the
east driveway entrance off of the circle drive. Mrs. Crockett asked
if it would connect with another street going south. Ms. Luebbert said
it would not at this time. She said if at some point the Columbia Public
Schools sells the bus barn property immediately to the east and the property
is developed, the street plans for Penn Terrace would allow for that transition. She
said that was why construction had been stopped in the area -- because there
would have to be a vertical curve at this location due to a break in the
topography. Mrs. Crockett asked where the stop light would go in. Ms.
Luebbert explained that it would be at the intersection of Creekwood Parkway
-- immediately across from the driveway of Burger King and the existing temporary
driveway now, which will then become Creekwood Parkway. Mrs. Crockett
said all the residents living in the mobile home park would have to travel
through the commercial development to get to their homes. Ms. Luebbert
said that was correct because Creekwood Parkway would be a collector street. As
it is now, she said they have to make an unprotected right or left turn onto
Clark Lane.
The vote on R123-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R124-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Republic Parking System to operate a parking concession
at
the airport.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
City had received three proposals on the parking concession at the Airport,
with Republic Parking being recommended. He said they would pay the
City a minimum of $40,200 per year. He said the average that had been
paid for the past three years was $44,500. He noted that the rates
had been changed some, indicated as a nominal amount.
Mr. Janku noted that credit
cards are not accepted at the parking gate. He asked if that could
be included in the agreement so that people do not get stuck at the gate
because they do not have any cash. He thought it would be a customer
friendly thing if something could be worked out. Mr. Beck said that
could be discussed with Republic Parking.
The vote on R124-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R125-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the Department of Conservation for the Branch Out
Missouri
program.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the grant
the City would be receiving was in the amount of $12,000, with a 40% match
required. He said this amount could be handled out of next year's budget. He
explained that trees would be planted in Rock Bridge Neighborhood Park and
Nifong Park.
The vote on R125-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R126-97 Authorizing
an amendment to the agreement with Shafer, Kline & Warren regarding
the
Bear
Creek Trail Phase 2 project.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
amends an agreement with a consultant regarding the Bear Creek Trail Phase
2 project for engineering work.
The vote on R126-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COBLE, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: KRUSE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
PR127-97 Establishing
policies relating to appointments to City boards and commissions.
The policy resolution was
given first reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Council had requested that staff put together proposed policy changes relating
to appointments to Boards and Commissions. He said the Council had
asked that a policy resolution be prepared.
Mrs. Crockett said she would
like to see late applications, even if it is the only application received
for a particular vacancy, held over to the next meeting. She said the
vacancy would need to be readvertised and then the applicant could be considered
in the next round of appointments. She felt it would be more clear
if the staff were to adhere to the deadline given.
Mayor Hindman said the main
thing was to have a policy and if that would suit, the Council could amend
it to read that way.
Mr. Campbell thought the
Council had decided in previous discussions that if they had one applicant,
it would save the advertising costs of readvertising if they were to appoint
the late applicant. He said only during contested times would the late
applicant be refused.
Mayor Hindman asked if two
or three late applications were received, whether it would be first come,
first served regarding the appointments. Mr. Janku said the Council
would have to vote on it. He thought any late applications should be
treated equally.
There was a discussion about
the fairness of Council members recruiting someone after finding out that
no one had applied.
Mr. Coffman said he thought
the main thing was to be consistent.
Mrs. Crockett thought the
wording a late application will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration
only if there is an insufficient number of qualified applicants to fill all
vacant positions on board or commission should be removed.
Mr. Janku said he thought
a person that files late should be considered in the next round of applications. Mrs.
Crockett agreed.
It was decided since the
resolution had to be held over, that it would be amended at the next meeting.
Mr. Janku reminded the Council that the
matter of advertising would come up later.
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B217-97 Approving
the final plat of Heritage Meadows, Plat 2.
B218-97 Rezoning
from C-3 to R-1 property between Old 63 and Bluff Creek Drive.
B219-97 Vacating
a sewer easement in Lakeview Subdivision, Plat 2, and accepting a sewer utility
conveyance.
B220-97 Establishing
a scenic roadway area on Rock Quarry Road from Stadium Boulevard to the
south
city limits.
B221-97 Annexing
property on the west side of Scott Boulevard across from Grant Lane.
B222-97 Annexing
property west of King's Meadow Subdivision.
B223-97 Approving
the C-P development plan of Walt's VW Service Parking on the east side of
College
Avenue south of Business Loop 70 East.
B224-97 Authorizing
an amendment to an agreement with the Department of Health for family
planning
services, and appropriating funds.
B225-97 Authorizing
an amendment to an agreement with the Department of Health for HIV
prevention
services, and appropriating funds.
B226-97 Appropriating
funds to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for printing and postage
expenses.
B227-97 Appropriating
funds to the Information Services Department and Fleet Operations Fund.
B228-97 Confirming
the contract for construction of sewers in Sanitary Sewer District 136 (Olive
Street).
B229-97 Confirming
the contract for construction of a flood intake structure at Wetland Treatment
Unit
3, and appropriating funds.
B230-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County for a grant to help fund revisions to the
Nifong
Boulevard intersections at Forum Boulevard and Bethel, and appropriating
funds.
B231-97 Authorizing
acquisition of the Gates/Rader building.
B232-97 Accepting
water utility conveyances.
B233-97 Authorizing
construction of a 12-inch water main in Boone Industrial Park North, Block
2,
Lot
5, and authorizing payment of costs above those to install an 8-inch main.
B234-97 Authorizing
City staff to construct renovations and improvements at Woodridge, Again
Street
and Rock Bridge neighborhood parks.
B235-97 Adopting
annual conflict of interest/financial disclosure procedures.
B236-97 Authorizing
an agreement with the university for use of a portion of the City's fiber
optic
cable
system.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) All-Way Warrant
Study at Ridgeway at Donnelly.
Mr. Beck noted the staff
suggestion was to leave the situation as is. He said a stop sign was
not warranted by the Traffic Manual.
Ms. Coble thanked the staff
for performing the study. She said she would forward the information
to the Smithton Valley Neighborhood Association.
(B) United Arts
Fund Drives.
Mr. Janku noted that at last
week's budget work session on Cultural Arts, it was reported that the Fall
Festival would be almost completely funded by private contributions. He
thought there was a big increase of private contributions in recent years
in support of the arts. In view of that, he did not think the City
needed to change the existing structure.
Mayor Hindman said requests
were being submitted for different purposes, like environmental funds. He
said the Council would have to be making some decisions.
Regarding the United Arts,
Mr. Janku had heard that it would disrupt potentially existing relationships
that have developed between art organizations and sponsors of various events. Given
that concern and the growing involvement of the business community supporting
the arts, Mr. Janku did not believe it was necessary to go to this step of
trying to develop another structure.
Mr. Campbell said there was
some movement underway to do some other things on the arts and also thought
it might be a bit premature. He thought the Council may want to keep
it in mind as the arts community further develops.
(C) Intra-Departmental
Transfer of Funds.
Report accepted.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Upon receiving the majority
vote of the Council, the following individuals were appointed to the following
Boards and Commissions:
COMPUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Youmans, Ann M., 1513 Rosemary, Ward 6 - term
to expire 8/1/02
BOARD OF HEALTH
Szewczyk, Michael J., 1404 Highlands Ct., Ward
5 - term to expire 8/31/00
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF AND PUBLIC
Regarding Boards Commissions,
Ms. Coble asked if advertisements were being given to the Office of Volunteer
Services. Ms. St. Romaine said that was not currently being done, but
she would ensure that this information is forwarded
in the future.
Regarding the charitable
funds, Mr. Coffman said he had been contacted by the Missouri Environmental
Fund. He said apparently there was no City policy regarding campaigns
such as this and it seemed that the United Way was the only organization
employees can donate to. Mr. Coffman thought the City should develop
a policy because governmental agencies were beginning to do more and more
of it. He said the State of Missouri's campaign is huge and they have
hundreds of options for their employees to choose from. He thought
that might be too cumbersome for the City, but thought it should define what
would be manageable, and then develop a policy that is not discriminatory
and would define what programs would be available. His preference was
for not-for-profit organizations, but said he would be interested in seeing
a variety of policy options employees could choose from.
Mr. Beck said some time ago
the Council had asked the staff to look into this issue. He said staff
had surveyed the employees and submitted a report to the Council. He
said the employees were not in favor of adding more organizations. He
suggested dusting off the report. Mr. Beck thought if such a policy
was adopted by the Council, there should probably be some kind of administrative
policy, if not a Council policy, as to how much time would be spent by various
people in the work place. He said staff would have to explain the different
options to the employees.
Mr. Coffman said there were
a lot of issues to consider and employees should not feel pressured to participate,
nor did the City want to be discriminatory as to which agencies are selected. Currently,
there is no policy and yet the United Way is permitted to seek donations. Mr.
Beck said that had been the policy for a long time -- which did not mean
it should not be changed.
Mrs. Crockett said United
Way was a great organization which covers a lot of different organizations. She
felt if this was opened, there could be up to 50 different agencies that
employees might want to choose from. She said people did not have to
contribute to the United Way if they did not want to, but they could certainly
write a check to any of the organizations. She felt to open it up would
be taking up a lot of administrative time.
Mr. Boeckmann said his staff
was looking into the legality of the issue. He said a report should
be coming soon.
Mayor Hindman said when the
legalities were figured and administrative issues identified, the philosophy
of the issue could be examined.
Without a written policy,
Mr. Coffman said he wondered what the status was. He said by doing
this for United Way, he wondered if the City should open it to other similar
organizations.
Mr. Coffman said he was continuing
to receive requests from the people in the Audubon and Stadium area about
what is happening with the Theatre. He asked if there was any new information
about whether or not communication had been made with the Missouri Department
of Transportation. Mr. Coffman had talked with Mr. Sapp several times
and he still seemed committed, but said he had not been able to talk with
the Hollywood Theatre people. Mr. Coffman asked if it would be appropriate
for the Public Works Department to contact them. Mr. Patterson said
they had written the developer and advised them of the process that would
need to be followed. He said they had not received a response to their
letter. Mr. Patterson said they could send out another inquiry if he
would like. Mr. Coffman said he thought the neighborhood would appreciate
it.
Mrs. Crockett asked about
the status of the stop sign at Lansing and Arbor. Mr. Patterson said
staff had performed the study and it did not warrant a four-way stop. He
said they are currently conducting a neighborhood survey as this is one of
the areas identified for potential traffic calming. Mr. Patterson said
additional meetings in the neighborhood are planned to see if there would
be any other alternatives other than putting in a stop sign.
Mrs. Crockett said she had
been contacted by a couple of people regarding wheelchairs being used at
night. She said these people feel that the chairs need to have lights
on them. Individuals are traveling in wheelchairs up and down Route
B and on the Business Loop. Mrs. Crockett said there is a concern about
these people getting struck by a car.
Mr. Janku suggested referring
the issue to the Disabilities Commission.
Mr. Campbell said he had
raised that issue a year or two ago and it went before the group. The
clear message that came back was that the individuals utilizing wheelchairs
felt they had certain rights and other pedestrians were not required to have
lights on them so, therefore, they should not be required to have them. He
said there were some rather strong feelings. Mr. Campbell suggested
bringing the report back for review.
Mayor Hindman said he thought
it would be interesting to get the point of view of the Disabilities Commission.
Mr. Janku said the Council
had received a communication about possibly revising the existing permitted
uses in C-3 zoning districts.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that it be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review
and comment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coble and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Mr. Janku said he had learned
that there may be a limited amount of funding from the Department of Conservation
Urban Wild Acres Program that could possibly help fund part of the City's
greenbelt acquisition or other open space acquisition.
Mr. Janku made the motion
for staff to look into obtaining available funding for greenbelt acquisition
or other open space acquisition. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hindman
and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Hindman commented that
the MKT Trailhead Park Committee had been working very hard. He said
they recently had a charette -- which involves getting a group of architects
together and creating drawings for possible designs in the area. He
said the drawings were put on large boards. He proposed that these
designs be set-up in the lobby of the Daniel Boone Building for people to
see. He said they were very interested in changing the route of the
Trail or having a sub-route from where it meets Stewart Road and Providence
to the Park. He said next Thursday at 5:00 o'clock the Committee planned
to walk the creek. Mayor Hindman said the group would like for members
of the Council and press to participate in the walk.
Mr. Janku commented that
the Council had received a final report from the Route AC Committee. He
asked if it would be appropriate for the staff to review it and comment.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the staff be directed to review the report and forward their comments
to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Jane Addison, 2407 Shepard,
a member of the Greenbelt Coalition, said she was also the delegate to the
Missouri Environmental Fund. She said she was very interested in hearing
the Council discuss the issue of employee charitable contributions. Ms.
Addison explained that the Missouri Environmental Fund is a federation of
approximately 20 different environmentally oriented non-profit groups that
are working to gain access to workplace giving programs throughout the state.
She said this is a legal, voluntary, and fair way to contribute to other
groups in addition to the United Way.
The meeting adjourned at
10:00 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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