INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri, met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
October 20, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, and KRUSE were present. Council Members COBLE
and CROCKETT 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 October 6, 1997, were approved unanimously by voice vote on a
motion made by Mr. Kruse and a second by Mr. Campbell.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
The agenda, including the
Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by
Mr. Campbell and a second by Mr. Kruse.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B269-97 Rezoning
from R-3 to C-1, property located on the east side of Providence Road, south
of
Nifong
Boulevard.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented this is
an approximate 3 acre tract of land located 500 feet south of Nifong Boulevard. He
added the rezoning was unanimously recommended for approval by staff and
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Bruce Beckett, an attorney
with offices at 901 E. Broadway, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Mrs. Perlman. He
explained that this parcel lies between properties that are all of a similar
zoning district. Mrs. Perlman has operated a dance studio on the property
since before its annexation in 1969. She is needing to expand by adding
a new building (48 feet by 42 feet) to the 3 acre property. Mr. Beckett
distributed the building plans to the Council. He explained that this
structure would sit behind her residence/studio to the east, and would not
be seen from Providence Road.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
B269-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B277-97 Amending
the Major Thoroughfare Plan.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
amendment was being recommended for approval by the Columbia Area Transportation
Coordinating Committee after the technical committee studied the list of
changes to the Plan. He noted that the majority of the changes are
within the City, although the area covered is both in the City and area surrounding
the City. Mr. Beck said the plan included additions of new collector
streets to provide access to undeveloped areas, primarily around the perimeter
of the City and into the County. He said the changes were basically
amendments to functional classifications.
Mr. Hancock said staff is
recommending Council approval. He added that a larger number of the
streets lie in the County as a result of expansion of a metropolitan planning
area, and are extensions of roads already considered collectors. He
said Route AC had been brought in line with current plans. Mr. Hancock
pointed out that this joint City/County roadway plan will be forwarded to
the County Commission and the County Planning and Zoning Commission for adoption
as well.
Mr. Janku understood the
plan lines to be approximate and not to be considered the definite location
of a roadway. Mr. Hancock said that was correct. Mr. Janku said
comments had been made in the past about the lines not conforming to subsequent
requests, but locations.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B277-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
B250-97 Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an annexation agreement with Menu Maker
Foods,
Inc.
The bill was read by the
Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that another
request had been received to table this item for further negotiations. He
explained that this agreement had initially been a one lot proposal, but
has since expanded to five lots. He was hopeful things would get worked
out prior to the next meeting.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B250-97 be tabled to the November 3, 1997, meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B266-97 Approving
final plat of Groshong Place.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
was an approximate eight acre tract of land which creates two R-1 lots in
the older part of the City. He said the ordinance would provide for
a variance to the right-of-way width on West Boulevard. Mr. Beck said
the request had been recommended for approval by both the staff and the Commission.
B266-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B267-97 Approving
final plat of Liberty Square, Block 3.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
approximate 23 acre tract is located on the north side of Clark Lane, east
of 63. He said it would create four C-3 lots, and includes a truncation
variance at the intersection.
Mr. Janku asked if the property
would have to be condemned if the agreement was not worked out. Mr.
Hancock said the road is planned and that could be a likely occurrence; however,
staff has reason to believe that with the agreement, whatever is needed to
gain the truncation will be provided. He said it was a matter of obtaining
signatures and getting all of the parties to put it together on this plat. This
is the reason for the variance request.
B267-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B270-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding National Electrical Code.
B271-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding Plumbing Code.
B272-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding Mechanical Code.
B273-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding CABO One & Two Family Dwelling Code.
B274-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding Property Maintenance Code.
B275-97 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code regarding BOCA National Building Code.
B276-97 Amending
Chapter 9 of the City Code regarding Fire Prevention Code.
The bills were given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mayor Hindman noted that
the bills would be discussed at the same time, but voted on separately.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Building Construction Codes Commission, appointed by the Council, had been
working almost a year on reviewing the national codes to determine what amendments
should be made to the City's codes. Mr. Beck said a detailed listing
of the proposed changes had been submitted to the Council.
Mr. Patterson commented that
the Commissioners had put in a lot of long hours on this project, and the
process had taken somewhat longer than had occurred in previous years. However,
he felt it will have been demonstrated as worthwhile by virtue of the input
received from interested groups. He said Mr. Page, the Vice-Chair of
the Commission, is present and would be making comments to the Council. Also
present, is Dale Kiepe, the City's Building Regulations Supervisor, and Frank
Barfield, the Fire Marshall. Mr. Patterson said these individuals could
answer any technical questions anyone may have.
John Page, Vice-Chair of
the Building Construction Codes Commission, explained that the review process
began in late November and the amendments are the culmination of many meetings. Notices
regarding the review were sent to neighborhood associations, architects,
engineers, the Energy and Environment Commission, the Historic Preservation
Committee, the Home Builders Association, the Columbia Apartment Owners Association,
Services for Independent Living, Missouri Association of Realtors, and the
local chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. In addition,
notices were posted in local lumber yards and run on Channel 13. Open
meetings were held twice a month through April, and then once each month
since then. Mr. Page said the Home Builders Association, the Energy
and Environment Commission, and the Apartment Owners Association were very
active in providing input on the issues.
Mr. Page said the review
process took longer this year because of two international codes that had
never been assessed by the City in the past. In addition, the next
review could take even more time as the Building Code might go international. Mr.
Page said there were also issues in the Property Maintenance Code and the
Fire Prevention Code that had to be dealt with in regard to compliance of
some of the older buildings and apartments in town.
Mr. Page reported the Building
Construction Codes Commission recommended amending the BOCA Code to expand
the Commission from nine members to ten members, with the tenth member being
a residential rental property owner. Also discussed were ceiling heights,
guard rails, lighting, and accessibility. Mr. Page stated energy conservation
was another topic in which both the Building Construction Codes Commission
and the Energy and Environment Commission were in agreement on. The
recommendation is to require a R-15.5 value in wall insulation, and window
insulation would be restricted to a maximum thermal transmittance (U) value
of 0.55. Mr. Page noted that previously, a window insulation requirement
had never been addressed in the code.
In the CABO One and Two Family
Dwelling Code, Mr. Page said the wall and window insulation recommendations
would be the same as the BOCA requirement (an 15.5 R value and a U value
of 0.55). The plumbing and electrical chapters of the one and two family
code are being deleted. The Commission is recommending use of the International
Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code for residential construction.
Mr. Page said there were
no significant changes recommended for the International Plumbing Code.
The recommendation for the
International Mechanical Code, at the suggestion of the Mechanical Code Commission,
is to utilize the Block and Associates examination for testing mechanical
people. Mr. Page reported there are approximately 600 licensed mechanics
in the City of Columbia. In addition, a new classification for chimney
sweeps had been created and, as there is no national examination, the Mechanical
Board will write a test for this group.
Regarding the National Electrical
Code, Mr. Page said there is a three year licensing renewal requirement. It
is recommended that a renewal fee of $10 be charged to cover the cost of
the paperwork. Another recommendation is that smoke detectors will
be required in all bedrooms, which will be in addition to the one that already
must be located in the hallway. Additionally, GFI circuits will be
required throughout the kitchen, not just within six feet of the kitchen
sink.
Mr. Page reported there had
been significant debate regarding the Boca National Property Maintenance
Code. The number of exits, corridor enclosures, and emergency escapes
had been a major issue. He said the Code was very specific in the changes
that would have to be made to older buildings, and these would be very expensive. Mr.
Page said the Commission attempted to keep health and public safety at the
forefront, yet some accommodation had been allowed for the older buildings
to ensure that these structures would not have to be literally torn down
in order to comply with regulations. For example, the Code required
two exits be provided for every level exceeding two stories. A number
of the older structures in town are three stories and do not have the appropriate
exits. In order to reduce the financial burden on these properties,
the Commission added an exception that would exempt buildings that have previously
received a certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy. This
is with the provision that smoke detectors are to be installed and interconnected
in all existing shafts and corridors -- if one detector sounds a signal,
all detectors in the shafts and corridors will activate. In addition,
smoke detectors are to be direct wired into the building and be supplied
with battery back-up.
Regarding emergency escapes,
Mr. Page said every sleeping room is currently required to have at least
one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue. The
Code is silent on what is an approved window and it had been a practice for
years to accept any type of window. BOCA suggests that the new construction
code be used as a guide for determination of an approved window, which would
require numerous structures containing basement bedrooms with concrete foundation
walls to lower and enlarge existing windows. The Commission is recommending
that this requirement be modified with an exception similar to what had been
discussed previously regarding exits and corridor enclosures. One item
added to the exception would prohibit eliminating existing windows.
As the Commission felt that
the above issues -- number of exits, corridor enclosures, and emergency escapes
-- were very important, Mr. Page said it is recommended that the exceptions
not be permissible whenever the existing structures are renovated beyond
fifty percent of their current value. Full compliance is suggested
in that case. Regarding stairways, handrails and guardrails, Mr. Page
said the Commission, with the concurrence of the Apartment Owner's
Association, recommends that guardrails be constructed in such a manner that
a six inch diameter sphere shall not pass through any opening.
The last code reviewed was
the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, and Mr. Page said it duplicated some
of the requirements contained in the Property Maintenance Code. One
difference was the requirement for open shafts, such as stairways, which
are to be enclosed under certain conditions. He said the Commission
recommends that the same exception be applied to the open shaft requirement
as had been provided for the number of exits, corridors, and emergency escapes. In
addition, those structures that have already complied with the code will
be required to always maintain their compliance.
Mr. Page said the Commission's
last recommendation is that the ordinances be effective as of January 1,
1998, in order to allow time for implementation of the changes.
Mr. Page thanked all of the
organizations who provided input.
Mayor Hindman said that public safety
is critical and deserving of all the hard work the Commission had obviously
put into it. He thanked everyone for their input and long hours.
Regarding the electrical
license renewal, Mr. Janku asked if any type of notice would be sent. Mr.
Patterson said staff will develop something that can be distributed to electricians
so they are aware of the amendments. In addition, staff will try to
devise some type of notification system.
Mr. Kruse asked what the
thinking was behind lowering the R value on the walls. Mr. Page said
there is no payback for the requirement, and there are more important places
to spend the money -- such as air infiltration. Mr. Kruse asked if
that was why the Commission recommends the window requirement. Mr.
Page said that was correct.
With regard to the exceptions
to the numbers of exits, Mr. Coffman said he had heard about the controversy. He
thanked the Commission and the others involved for working through this issue
because it was something that pleased a lot of apartment owners, as well
as a lot of neighborhood associations in the older neighborhoods.
John Rogers, an attorney
with offices at 813 E. Walnut, spoke on behalf of the Columbia Apartment
Association. Mr. Rogers directed his comments toward B274-97, B275-97,
and B276-97. He said the Commission and the staff had worked countless
hours on this project, and Frank Barfield and Dale Kiepe in particular had
devoted their expertise and numerous hours working on these ordinances. Mr.
Rogers felt these ordinances carefully balance public safety with the rights
of property owners, with the results being a superior Property Maintenance
Code, a superior Building Code, and a superior Fire Prevention Code compared
to what the City currently has. He urged the Council to vote in favor
or the ordinances.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B276-97 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B270-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B271-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B272-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B273-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B274-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B275-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B276-97, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B279-97 Amending
the FY98 pay plan with regard to Fire and Police Departments.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck asked that the Council
consider an amendment to this ordinance that would include the Police Department
in the changes to the pay plan.
Mr. Beck and Chief Markgraf
had discussed an organizational situation within the fire department in which
the Chief felt he was in need of more staff support on a day to day basis. He
said this bill would amend the pay plan to implement changes he and the Chief
had discussed, and felt would be for the good of the department. Mr.
Beck said it would eliminate the position of Deputy Fire Chief and create
the position of an Assistant Fire Chief. The person appointed to this
position is currently a staff Division Chief. Added responsibilities
and a pay increase of one level would be given to this individual. Further,
a Management Support Specialist and secretarial support will be added in
the Fire Marshal's Office.
Regarding the Police Department,
Mr. Beck said the Police Chief had also been working on organization within
his department by establishing positions of two District Commanders. This
amendment will authorize Police Captains to receive an additional 5% in pay
while assigned as a District Commander.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
to amend B279-97 per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Kruse and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B279-97, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B285-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Continental Consulting Engineers for back-up generator
and
appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Malon explained that
this agreement is one that had been suggested by some of the City's larger
customers who would be interested in such an arrangement. With some
of the changes occurring in the electric utility industry, Mr. Malon said
this is one of the new services that is being offered by both utilities and
vendors.
This agreement would allow
a partnership to be formed with large industrial customers in which the City
would install a back-up generator system capable of carrying loads in the
event of a power outage. Mr. Malon reported this is envisioned as a
lease/financing type of arrangement. The price could be tagged specifically
so the City would know what costs would be involved. Mr. Malon stated
in discussions with one large customer, this client agreed to pay fuel costs
to run the generator during peak periods, with a cap on the number of hours. By
doing so, Mr. Malon explained the customer could be taken off during peak
periods, and credits could be obtained against the City's capacity.
Mr. Malon explained the City
might be able to provide the generator without having to increase the customer's
utility costs. If it worked out, the City may even be able to provide
a modest adjustment because capacity could be purchased at a cheap price. He
said the City might also use the machine at times, if it was needed for some
reason, and pay the fuel costs. He said the generator would run either
during peak periods or power outages. The City could run the generator
during maintenance or when additional capacity is required.
Mr. Malon said what staff
wanted to do was to get a consultant to come in for two phases; phase one
would be a more detailed study to provide footprints as to what this might
look like on a site, and phase two would be to proceed with the program if
the analysis justifies it. At this point, a contract would be proposed
for Council consideration. The project could proceed on a trial basis
with one of the City's larger customers. If it seemed to work,
Mr. Malon said the program could be offered to all of the City's large customers.
Mr. Campbell asked if these
generators would have the capacity to carry the entire load of that customer. Mr.
Malon said it was possible if the customer wanted it. He said the generators
would probably be in the range of 250 kilowatts up to 1,200 kilowatts, and
a large industrial customer might require two machines. He said these
units are packaged in their own housing, skid-mounted, and are moveable for
set-up.
B285-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B286-97 Authorizing
an agreement with REW Materials to construct a railroad spur track;
lease
COLT
land to REW Materials; and appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that some
time ago REW Materials had bought out Cottle Drywall along Route B in northeast
Columbia. He said this company is requesting a different spur track
arrangement. He noted that Mr. Malon and his staff had worked on an
agreement, subject to Council approval, that would split the cost to construct
the new spur. Mr. Beck said REW has guaranteed 50 cars per year on
the City's rail for the first three years. This agreement is felt to
be in the best interest for both parties.
Mr. Campbell said it was
mentioned that it might be necessary to alter the highway rail crossing. He
asked if that was likely to be a major problem. Mr. Malon explained
that until just recently, there were two crossings at this location (the
City pulled up the one track). It was not known if another permit would
have to be obtained, or if the existing permit could still be used. Mr.
Campbell asked if the expense would be major if the City had to reinstall
the old track. Mr. Malon said the estimated cost would take care of
it.
B286-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B288-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Allstate Consultants, P.C. for the design of Hinkson
Creek
Trail
Phase 1.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
agreement would provide design service to extend the Trail from Old Highway
63 to Capen Park. He noted that the City has obtained enhancement funds
through the Department of Transportation for this project.
Mr. Kruse asked about the
time line. He wondered if everything was in place to actually construct
the Trail after the design work is finished. Mr. Patterson said the
plans, specifications, and contract documents have to be submitted to the
State for approval next year. Therefore, actual construction on this
phase was not likely to occur for another 12 months or so. He said
because of the uncertainty of the design at this point, staff did not know
what land rights would be needed. Mr. Patterson reminded the Council
that this is the project where the consultant would be evaluating the use
of a former highway bridge for the Hinkson Creek Crossing. He said
there would be quite a bit of extensive design consideration on it. Mr.
Patterson pointed out that staff had just received the approval on the Bear
Creek Phase I this past week to allow construction to begin on it.
Mayor Hindman asked if he
understood it would be a year before construction would begin. Mr.
Patterson said he felt very confident it would be every bit of that because
of the time required for design review and approval. He pointed out
that the City had just received approval on Bear Creek Phase I this last
week. He reminded Council of the amount of time it has taken to get
this far. Mayor Hindman asked how things were coming on Phase II of
the Hinkson Trail. Mr. Patterson said he was not familiar with it at
this point. He was not sure there had been a request for the engineering
of it.
B288-97 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B292-97 Authorizing
an Interconnection Agreement with Boone County Regional Sewer District
and
waiving the annexation agreement requirement for Gregory Heights, Oakbrook
and
Haystack
Acres.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that several
amendments had been prepared for Council consideration as they relate to
approximately five subdivisions underway in the northeast area of the City. Under
consideration are requests for connections to City sewers in accordance with
the most recent Council policies, except to provide variances where the Council
determines it is appropriate. Mr. Beck reported the variances prepared
as amendments are associated primarily with the infrastructure standards
in the subdivisions as it relates to water lines.
The amendments propose that
all of the subdivisions, except for Haystack Acres, would be built in accordance
with City standards. He said the water pressure that goes into these
lines may not meet current City guidelines. However, Mr. Beck stated
it is felt that not all of the subdivisions do meet the 800 gallons per minute
requirement. He explained that sometimes those standards are not met
until a loop is completed in the water system.
Mr. Beck stated a question
had been raised concerning connection fees. There are at least two
of the subdivisions, Haystack Acres and Willowbrook, requesting a waiver
of the connection fee in that, on an interim basis, a small pumping station
and pressure main would be provided that will handle the wastewater from
this series of subdivisions until such time that a trunk sewer is built in
the area. In discussions with Mr. Alderson, Mr. Beck understood that
had been part of the agreement in this area. On the other hand, Mr.
Beck and Mr. Patterson had thought if the connection fee is waived, an arrangement
could be worked out with the District regarding the pump station when it
is abandoned. He said the City would be furnishing the permanent lines
to the area and the District would not be required to put in a larger lagoon
or some other facility. He said it would possibly be an offset to get
this particular program worked out in the area.
On the Haystack Acres Addition,
Mr. Beck thought it was the feeling of the developer and the Regional Sewer
District that the area had been platted prior to County standards and it
might be grandfathered in on that basis. He said the water lines and
lots have been platted, with the water lines in place and the roads cut in.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
to amend B292-97 per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Kruse and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Bob Alderson, Manager of
the Boone County Regional Sewer District, explained that they had worked
with the City staff for several months on this project, and it is setting
the foundation for interconnection agreements that had been initiated five
or six years ago. He said this will establish guideline criteria for
future interconnection agreements.
Mr. Alderson reported the
amendments requested were basic assumptions that the Sewer District recommended
because of assumptions that had been made in meetings with the developers
regarding the interconnection agreements, pre-annexation agreements, and
the agreement to build the pump station and force main. This interconnection
agreement will eliminate two wastewater lagoons that serve the area.
Mayor Hindman asked if the
agreement included the undeveloped portion of Haystack Acres. Using
a map, Mr. Alderson reviewed what was included in the agreement. The
list consisted of Oakbrook, an existing subdivision containing approximately
eight undeveloped lots and 30 developed lots; Gregory Heights, a fully developed
older subdivision; and Willowbrook, a new subdivision comprised of 113 lots. It
is understood that Willowbrook will be developed to City standards.
Mr. Alderson reported Haystack
Acres is immediately north of Willowbrook and is presently undeveloped. He
said it consists of large tracts which are primarily on septic tanks. Haystack
Addition had been platted in 1995 under the old County subdivision rules. When
Mr. Burnam began development, his first plan was to interconnect the facility
with the Gregory Heights facility, and a gravity sewer was constructed through
Haystack Acres. He said seven or eight property owners that were on
septic tanks elected to connect to that line and that is why they have been
included in this interconnection agreement. Mr. Alderson said Haystack
Addition contains 130 lots, which are all in the process of being developed
by Gordon Burnam -- the infrastructure is in the ground. The sewer
has been inspected by City staff, and Mr. Alderson said it adheres to both
County and City standards. He said the only question concerns fire
flows, although he had received a letter from an engineer verifying fire
flows at Oakland Church, due north of the site, at 1,100 gallons per minute.
Mr. Janku asked about the
group that would be providing the pumping station. Mr. Alderson said
it was Gordon Burnam and Robert Conrad (the developer of the Willowbrook
Subdivision). He said they have agreed to build the pump station and
force main in lieu of connection fees.
Mr. Beck said the connection
fee would actually be the responsibility of the property owner. He
asked if the developer was feeling that this would add that much more cost
to the lot. Mr. Beck said if he were to buy a lot in Haystack Acres,
he assumed he would be required to pay the connection fee as part of the
home and lot cost. He asked why this would not be separated more. He
said the money being put up right now was to allow the development to move
forward. Mr. Beck saw that as one of the big incentives. He could
not see the developer waiting for a permanent sewer, or utilizing another
type of sewer system that may be substandard. Mr. Beck asked Mr. Alderson
if he felt this was a firm condition. He also asked if he saw any problem
with the alternative of the pump station. Regarding the first question
about the developers having a problem paying for both the pump station, and
the force main and connection fee, Mr. Alderson said he had never asked that
question. He said they always talked about the developer building the
pump station/force main in lieu of the connection fees, it had never been
discussed to do both. Mr. Beck wondered if the developers would really
be paying a connection fee, although, they may see that as a cost to the
tract of ground being developed. He assumed the connection fee would
be paid for by the home owner. Mr. Alderson said that correct, it would
depend on whether it is owner developed, or owner developed with lots being
sold out to contractors for building. He said he would be happy to
discuss the subject with the developers.
Regarding the new portion
of Haystack Acres, Mr. Campbell asked how many houses have been built there
thus far. Mr. Alderson said there was one lot that has been sold, but
said he did not know if construction had occurred yet. He said there
are five lots in the process of being sold, but the closing date has not
been set. Mr. Campbell asked if he was reading correctly that the Council
would be waiving an annexation agreement for the old part only. Mr.
Alderson said that Mr. Burnam was willing to sign a pre-annexation agreement
on all of the lots he still owns, which includes the lot that has been sold,
and the four or five that are in the state of closing. He said Mr.
Burnam is willing to sign the pre-annexation agreement on all the lots he
owns at the time the agreement is executed.
Mayor Hindman asked if understood
the agreement would waive the street and other building requirements from
being up to City standards. Mr. Alderson said that was correct. He
said Mr. Burnam was assuming the pre-annexation agreement applies, but the
City standards, with the exception of the sewer, would be waived.
Mr. Janku asked what that
would involve besides streets. Mr. Alderson said it would also involve
sidewalks.
Mr. Campbell said Mr. Alderson's
comment about being grandfathered was correct, but unfortunate. He
said the City would have to deal with the development as is, not with what
the City would like for it to be. Mr. Alderson said from an operating
policy, there might have been a different recommendation had the infrastructure
not already been in the ground. Mr. Campbell said he understood that,
but his concern was that this is a new subdivision with only three to five
lots having been developed out of the 130. He said it was a question
of at what point is a variance granted. Mr. Campbell said, unfortunately,
he did not think the Council could do anything else but go ahead and approve
the variances.
Mayor Hindman asked Mr. Alderson
if he thought there were other examples similar to this situation that the
Council might encounter. Mr. Alderson said there may be some land platted,
but the infrastructure is not in place.
Regarding the pump station,
Mr. Beck thought that was quite a compromise without the connection fee. He
asked if there would be a problem with the Sewer District working with the
City on the pumping station being given to the City. Mr. Alderson said
he would not have a problem at all in conveying it to the Sewer District
whenever the time comes. Mr. Beck asked how that could be worded in
the agreement -- that the pump station would revert to the City at the time
the trunk sewer replaced it. Mr. Boeckmann said the Council could make
a motion to amend the contract to say that it would be handled that way. He
said the issue of waiving the connection fees is associated with the next
bill.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B292-97 be amended to read that the pump station would revert to City
ownership at the time it was displaced by the new trunk sewer serving that
area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coffman and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
B292-97, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B293-97 Authorizing
City Manager to execute annexation agreement with Robert Conrad
Developers,
Inc.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that this
was a continuation of the last discussion. He noted there was an amendment
sheet. Mr. Boeckmann explained the amendment.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
to amend B293-97 per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B293-97, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE,
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
R132-97 Approving
the Preliminary Plat of Stoneridge Estates Phase 1, and granting variances.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mayor Hindman noted that
another request had been received to table this item.
Mr. Kruse made the motion
that R132-97 be tabled to the November 3, 1997, meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were
given second reading and the resolutions were read by the Clerk.
B268-97 Approving
final plat of Woods Edge Subdivision, Plat 1.
B278-97 Amending
Chapter 2 of the City Code to add Article XI to codify the terms of the City's
self-insurance
program.
B280-97 Vacating
a drainage easement in Rock Bridge Subdivision.
B281-97 Vacating
utility easements in Broadway Crossings and Wal-Mart Subdivisions.
B282-97 Vacating
a utility easement in Broadway Farms Subdivision, Plat 3.
B283-97 Amending
the agreement with Highway and Transportation Commission for transit
operating
assistance grant monies.
B284-97 Approving
two Mid-Missouri Solid Waste District Financial Assistance Agreements to
purchase
a grapple loader and chlorinated fluorocarbon recovery unit and appropriating
funds.
B287-97 Accepting
a conveyance from Marvin and Linda Sue Heishman.
B289-97 Approving
a replat of Lot 7 of Windmill Corners Subdivision No. 2.
B290-97 Accepting
a conveyance and authorizing payment of differential costs to upgrade 3-inch
water
main serving Morris Subdivision.
B291-97 Accepting
water utility conveyances.
R162-97 Authorizing
agreement with Boone County Historical Society for operation of a museum.
R163-97 Authorizing
agreement with University of Missouri for compensation for lost revenues
as
a
result of the removal of parking meters on Hitt Street.
R164-97 Authorizing
agreement with the Academy of Bharada (AAB) for $200 for marketing
support
for celebrating the 50th anniversary of India's Independence.
R165-97 Authorizing
agreement with State of Missouri for the Project Lifesaver grant to fund
overtime
hours for police officers.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R166-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County Historical Society for caretaking services
at
Nifong
Park.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that $7,500
had been budgeted again this year for these services. He said this
would authorize the signing of the formal agreement.
The vote on R166-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
R167-97 Authorizing
subordination agreement in favor of Missouri Housing Development
Commission
on property owned by Jeffrey E. Smith.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
agreement concerns the handling of a present loan the City has on Hanover
Estates, an affordable housing project.
Mr. Hancock further explained
that MHDC wants and needs to be in first position. He said the staff
had understood all along that the City would be in first place until permanent
financing was closed. He said the appraisal supports all of the debt
on it. Mr. Hancock pointed out that the loan is amortized at one percent
for 40 years. He said that the City receives program income from this
particular loan, which amounts to almost enough for one or two rehabilitation
projects per year.
Mr. Janku pointed out that
the value of the real estate was sufficient to cover it. He said even
though the City would be in the secondary position, there would still be
protection.
Mr. Campbell commented that
it seemed the City is always asked to take a second position on all of these
loans.
The vote on R167-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
R168-97 Authorizing
agreement with The Columbia Community Development Corporation in
connection
with the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Hancock explained that
the Community Development Corporation is a consortium of banks involved in
the provision of affordable housing in Columbia. Several years ago,
staff devised a program to provide funding to assist in rehabilitation and
new construction. Mr. Hancock said CCDC is requesting an increase in
the subsidy amount the City would provide on new construction from $12,000
to $16,000 per unit. He explained that the City takes second mortgages
on these projects. To merge the monies, Mr. Hancock said they are broken
into categories; monies for rehabilitation and monies for new construction. He
felt CCDC wanted more flexibility as their program matures, perhaps away
from rehab and more toward new construction. Mr. Hancock said the staff
felt the request was reasonable in light of continually rising construction
costs. He said the Corporation had recently completed two new units
on Oak Street and the staff was proud to be associated with the projects.
Mike Crist, Enterprise Development
Corporation, 910 E. Broadway, explained that CCDC had been using the Columbia
Career Center to build new houses. He said they would like to proceed
a little quicker, and the Career Center can only build two houses per year. Mr.
Crist said CCDC would like to expand the program by using contractors to
build two to three new units a year; however, this would substantially increase
the cost.
The cost for the Career Center
to construct homes is approximately $67,000 per house, and to utilize contractors
the costs are expected to be closer to $80,000. CCDC wanted to be able
to provide enough subsidy in the houses so the people that live in these
neighborhoods could still afford to buy them. If the subsidy the City
provides could be increased to $16,000, only for the new homes built by contractors,
Mr. Crist said that would allow some flexibility.
Secondly, Mr. Crist reported
CCDC has been experiencing more and more difficulty in finding units to rehab
in the right economic zone. He said the units available are either
too far gone to repair, or properties the homeowners are not willing to part
with. He said CCDC is also requesting to allocate some of the money
originally assigned for rehab, to be utilized for new construction as well. Essentially,
Mr. Crist said this would require that all the funds would have to be placed
in one account to be used for whatever project comes up first. He noted
that CCDC currently has two houses under construction on Seventh Street,
a rehab on Fourth Street, three properties are in inventory, and another
four are under negotiation.
In addition, Mr. Crist reported
there are properties which are severely dilapidated and the homeowners are
not in a position to renovate them, nor do the properties qualify for the
homeowners rehab program. He said there are two properties such as
this that CCDC is considering in which new homes would be built for the owners. Mr.
Crist said these are low income families located in the target neighborhoods,
and the only difference would be that CCDC would already know who the buyers
are before building the homes.
Mr. Kruse asked about the
dilapidated houses. Mr. Crist said these would be torn down and new
homes would be rebuilt at the same site. He said this would provide
some economy because CCDC would not have to purchase a new lot, which would
save $7,000 to $10,000 on the cost of the home. He said in both cases,
these are properties very close to areas where CCDC is building or has built
new homes.
Mr. Crist expressed appreciation
by the way of the Corporation and the Columbia banks for the assistance the
City has given. He said this program would be nowhere as successful
without the assistance provided by the City.
The vote on R168-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
R169-97 Authorizing
agreement with various cultural organizations.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck commented that this
would authorize the signing of 19 agreements with various agencies. The
funds were allocated during the budget process.
The vote on R169-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
R170-97 Authorizing
an agreement with Constance Needy in connection with the State Route
PP
improvement
project.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
right-of-way agreement has been worked out with the property owner.
The vote on R170-97 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Resolution declared
adopted, reading as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B294-97 Authorizing
an agreement with MO Department of Health for maternal and child health
services
and appropriating funds.
B295-97 Authorizing
an agreement with MO Department of Health for family planning services and
appropriating
funds.
B296-97 Approving
the final plat of Bluff Creek Office Park, Plat 5-C, a major subdivision.
B297-98 Approving
the final plat of Thessalia Subdivision, Plat 2, a major subdivision.
B298-97 Approving
the final plat of Oak Forest Subdivision, Block V-C, a major subdivision.
B299-97 Approving
a replat of Lot 86 of Country Club Villas III.
B300-97 Rezoning
property from C-3 to M-C, property located on the southeast corner of Vandiver
Drive
and Westfall Drive.
B301-97 Establishing
permanent zoning on property located generally west of Scott Boulevard
and
north of the MKT Parkway.
B302-97 Establishing
permanent zoning on property located on the west side of Scott Boulevard
across
from Grant Lane.
B303-97 Establishing
permanent zoning on property located west of the King's Meadow
Subdivision.
B304-97 Establishing
permanent zoning on property located generally north and west of King's
Meadow
Subdivision.
B305-97 Vacating
street right-of-way for Rockhill Road, granting a variance to subdivision
regulations
and accepting conveyance.
B306-97 Accepting
conveyances for water utility purposes.
B307-97 Accepting
conveyance for utility purposes at 6th and Cherry.
B308-97 Amending
Ordinance No. 015386 which approved the PUD Development Plan for the
Terebinths.
B309-97 Authorizing
agreement with State of Missouri for grant funds for improvements to Worley
Street
Neighborhood Park, and appropriating funds.
B310-97 Appropriating
funds for the purchase of a street sweeper.
B311-97 Amending
Chapter 20 of the City Code to add the Director of Public Works to the Planning
and
Zoning Commission.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Adopt-a-Spot
Plantings.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would provide for three additional beautification projects; one at Rollins
and Providence, another at 763 and Big Bear Boulevard, and then one at Stadium
Boulevard -- near Holiday House apartments. He said there were four
corners involved in the 763 and Big Bear project, and two of these four had
been adopted by Casey's General Store and the Contractor's Supply Company. Mr.
Beck said the southeast corner of Rollins and Providence was adopted by College
Park Apartments and Boy Scout Troop #4, and the Holiday House had adopted
the Stadium project.
Mr. Kruse said he was happy
to see this great program moving ahead. He asked about the project
at Rollins and Providence. He said that the College Park Apartments
were a couple of miles to the south and he assumed they would want to have
the Adopt A Spot sign at the project location. Ms. Dumm said that was
correct. Mr. Kruse asked if they would also be maintaining the grass. Ms.
Dumm said the beds and the trees would be maintained, and the grass would
be mowed.
Mayor Hindman asked about
the beds on 763 and Big Bear and whether there was any dirt at this location. Ms.
Dumm said there was not. Beds would be constructed similar to what
has been done at Garth and the Business Loop.
Mr. Kruse made the motion
that the staff be directed to proceed with the agreements. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) FY97-98 Percent
for the Arts Project List.
In accordance with Council
policy, Mr. Beck said the Manager was to submit to the Council recommendations
on what projects included in the CIP might be reviewed by the Cultural Affairs
Commission for recommendations to the Percent for the Arts project list. Appearing
to fit within the guidelines are the Oakland Pool, Rollins Road, Oakland
Gravel Road, and the Eighth and Cherry garage projects.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the Commission consider recommendation for the above named projects. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Janku said although a
project is not required to be in conjunction with the Oakland Road improvement,
it is an increasingly important entryway into the community. He was
hopeful the Commission could work with the Arcadia developer or the school
to come up some sort of popular project.
As a general policy, in all
cases, Mr. Campbell thought it should be associated with the projects barring
extenuating circumstances.
(C) Conley Road:
I-70 Drive SE to Northern Terminus.
Mr. Beck explained that on
Conley Road, from the large shopping area that ties into the 63 spur, there
is an unimproved road behind the service station that extends to the motel. He
said the question came up as to whether or not the City should be participating
in a 38 foot wide street that actually dead ends at I-70. Mr. Beck
said he personally felt the community-wide benefit had not been established
as the road terminates at this point. He said staff has met with the
property owners who have petitioned the City and it was felt that this area
could be adequately served with a 32 foot wide street. He said the
property owners were agreeable to move forward, fully at their own expense,
but had requested some waivers. Mr. Beck said the staff outlined five
conditions that should be met by the property owners.
Mr. Campbell said he could
not support the sidewalk waiver. He asked if the Council voted that
particular condition down, whether it would eradicate the agreement. He
was concerned that the motel would generate foot traffic.
Kurt Kirtley, MFA Oil, felt
any foot traffic generated would be over and back across the street. Mr.
Campbell said he often stays in motels and likes to get out and take a walk. Mr.
Kirtley said it would come down to a cost factor. He said in previous
discussions, it had been determined by the property owners what improvements
could be afforded and, at this point, if there is an additional cost for
sidewalks, he guessed it would take more consultation. As this cost
would affect a consortium of property owners, Mr. Kirtley could not answer
for them.
Mr. Campbell asked what the
current average cost was per running foot on sidewalks. Mr. Patterson
thought the last he had seen was about $8 per foot. Mr. Campbell asked
what the total footage would be. Mr. Patterson said it was 425 feet. He
said that would be the City's cost if the grading was already done adjacent
to a street. He said it should be less for a private contractor. Mr.
Campbell said then the cost should be about $3,600. Mr. Patterson said
the improved street portion was about 250-275 feet, so it would only be about
$2,500. Mayor Hindman questioned whether there would be any right-of-way
problems. Mr. Patterson said that had already been obtained. Given
the $2,500 figure, Mr. Kirtley said that would be acceptable, and would consist
of a sidewalk on one side of the road by the hotel.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
allowing the five variances with the exception of #3, where the variance
would only apply to a variance of a sidewalk on one side of the street, and
further that the staff be directed to initiate action to vacate the east
10 feet of the existing right-of-way. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(D) 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:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ALTERNATE
Timmons, Jack D., 1919 Jackson, Ward 2 - term
to expire 11/1/02
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES COMMISSION
Shanker, Richard A., 602 S. William, Ward 6
- term to expire 8/1/00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Graves, Ronald A., 1204 St. Christopher, Ward
4 - term to expire 11/1/00
Johnston, David A., 2701 Chambray, Ward 4 -
term to expire 11/1/00
CONVENTION & VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
Jashnani, George V., 2708 Bluff Creek, Ward
6 - term to expire 9/30/99
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Mescher, Kirk T., 308 Stalcup, Ward 4 - term
to expire 8/1/98
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mings, Maryann, 5206 Gasconade, Ward 3 - term
to expire 10/31/00 (Health)
Scribner, Lisa W., 3605 Teakwood, Ward 4 - term
to expire 10/31/00
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Mayor Hindman made the motion
that the Council will meet in closed sessions on Thursday, October 23, 1997,
and Monday, October 27, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., in the fourth floor conference
room, to consider litigation and personnel matters in accordance with Section
610.025 RSMo. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell with the vote
recorded as follows: VOTING YES: COFFMAN, HINDMAN, JANKU, CAMPBELL,
KRUSE. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COBLE, CROCKETT. Motion
passed.
Mr. Coffman asked about the status
of development at the Audubon intersection. He said the Council had
been assured by Elvin Sapp and Pete Peterson, of Hollywood Theatres, that
each would pay half the cost of a light at the intersection of Audubon and
Stadium. He said Mr. Sapp had been very helpful and had provided written
assurances to that effect. Mr. Coffman said the Hollywood Theatres
have not been so helpful and he has not been able to contact them. He
commented that the neighbors in the East Pointe area have also been frustrated
in that they have had additional concerns about lighting and landscaping. He
said the residents had not been successful in contacting anyone either. Mr.
Coffman wanted to make sure the staff was being vigilant in ensuring this
development is up to code, including land preservation requirements. He
knew Mr. Patterson had sent a letter expressing the City's concerns, and
had also explained the procedure with regard to the intersection and the
application requirements. Mr. Coffman asked if Mr. Patterson had heard
from the Hollywood Theatre group.
Mr. Patterson said he had
not received a response from Hollywood Theatres. He said staff has
had additional communications with Mr. Sapp in addition to the letter he
forwarded. Mr. Sapp has again reaffirmed his commitment, but has also
expressed that he too has had difficulty in reaching the proper people associated
with the theatre. With regard to the lighting and trees, Mr. Patterson
said he would check with Protective Inspection and report back. Mr.
Coffman said he felt the Council had been very clear in what they wanted,
and Mr. Peterson seemed to be agreeable and had made promises to meet with
the neighbors. He did not know what could be done about the promises,
but thought the project should be scrutinized very closely.
Mr. Campbell asked what needed
to be done next regarding the North Central Neighborhood's proposal. Mr.
Patterson said he believed a design had been submitted and that comments
had been made on some of the potential problems associated with it. Mr.
Hancock said the Association would be asked for priorities and informed of
the City's guidelines for use of the right-of-way. Mr. Janku asked
if the list of sites had been narrowed done. Mr. Hancock thought he
remembered seeing a list where priorities had been discussed. He had
not seen anything definite, but the money is also not available yet. Mr.
Janku thought the first thing for the Association to do would be to designate
the site so it could be evaluated for various concerns about public right-of-way,
etc.
Mr. Beck said the project
will be re-submitted to the Council once the funding is in place and a design
is established. In the meantime, he suggested that the staff check
with the Association to see if something might be worked out on the maintenance.
Mayor Hindman commented that
he felt like the Council had been in a difficult situation during discussions
regarding Haystack Acres. He said even though a piece of property may
be grandfathered under present County rules, if the City is going to extend
the sewers to these areas, the subdivisions should be developed to City standards. Mayor
Hindman said that should be the policy and then anything could be waived
under the proper circumstances. It was decided there was an existing
policy resolution. Mr. Boeckmann's recollection was that subdivisions
are supposed to develop to City standards per the Council approved policy
resolution. He did not recall any exception to it and, if conditions
are waived, it would have to be on a case by case basis. Mayor Hindman
said he was fearful that the Council had set a precedent this evening, and
he did not want developers to think sewer service would be provided to those
subdivisions not meeting City standards.
Mr. Campbell agreed with
Mayor Hindman and said it was one thing when dealing with five or ten units,
but when dealing with 130, that constituted a major development and could
establish quite a few problems.
Mr. Janku explained that
he had been contacted by the Director of the Housing Authority, and she had
expressed her interest in the City locating a bus shelter near Elleta Boulevard,
near the Bear Creek Housing area. He said this issue had been discussed
during the budget process and, at that time, there were no funds available. He
asked if the staff would continue pursuing it. He thought perhaps there
may be another grant opportunity, or possibly something could be worked out
with the Housing Authority in which costs could be shared. Mr. Janku
said Ms. Chiles thought it would be important and would help those individuals
who are moving back into the work force. Regarding parking meters
being taken out of service due to construction, Mr. Janku asked if staff
had ever tried to obtain compensation. Mr. Patterson explained that
construction projects pay for the meter spaces that are taken out of service.
The meeting adjourned at
9:40 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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