INTRODUCTION
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
August 16, 1999, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members CAMPBELL, JOHN,
COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, and CROCKETT were present. The City
Manager, City Counselor, City Clerk, and various Department Heads were also
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular
meeting of August 2, 1999, were approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion
made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Mrs. Crockett.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon her request, Mr. Janku
made the motion that Mrs. Crockett be allowed to abstain from voting on B259-99
and R161-99. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Upon his request, Mr. Campbell
made the motion that Mr. Coffman be allowed to abstain from voting on R154-99
on the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Crayton and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The agenda, including the
Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by
Mr. Campbell and a second by Mr. Janku.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B284-99 Setting
property tax rates for 1999.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Under this proposal, Mr.
Beck explained that the tax rate would remain at its same low rate - a total
of 41 cents. He further explained that 23 cents per one hundred dollars
of assessed evaluation would go toward the general fund and the debt service
tax would be decreased to 18 cents per one hundred. He said it is a
shift of three cents from the debt service levy to the general fund levy. Mr.
Beck noted that these numbers are built into the budget and if any
changes are made to them, the budget would need to reflect that.
Mayor Hindman noted that
the City has the authority to raise the property tax rate to 63 cents.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Janku reported that the
Council has previously discussed this issue in great depth.
B284-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B285-99 Adopting
the FY 2000 budget.
- Cultural Arts Contract
Recommendations for FY 2000
- General Public Comments
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
will be the first of three public hearings held on the budget.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Chris Stevens, Chair of the
Cultural Affairs Commission, explained that the Council was sent a packet
containing their recommendations for fiscal year 2000. He noted that
minor changes had been made to the 1999 application and that all of those
changes, including the fiscal year deadlines, were presented at the Commission
meeting on February 8, 1999, as well as at a workshop organized by the Office
of Cultural Affairs held on February 22, 1999. Mr. Stevens noted that
applications and announcements of the workshop were mailed to all previous
applicants and other local arts organizations, as well as being advertised
in different media. He said the Commission considered 23 requests from
20 organizations relating to presentation and education projects. A
total of $132,000 in funding was requested as compared to 18 requests last
year for $97,000. He noted that this year $67,000 in funding is available. Mr.
Stevens pointed out that there were four new applicants and five new programs. He
said the Commission feels the local organizations have made great progress
in their ability to manage themselves professionally, particularly in the
areas of proposal writing and contract adherence.
Mr. Stevens explained that
four applicants had turned proposals in late. He said it was left up
to the Commission to decide what to do with the applications and they had
unanimously voted to adhere to the set policy and not consider the late proposals.
Mayor Hindman said the Council
had read through the materials sent by the Commission and commended them
for their hard work.
Lucille Salerno, President
of the John William Boone Heritage Foundation, explained
that she had written the Council asking for the opportunity to appeal the
decision of the Cultural Affairs Commission regarding the late applications. She
asked that the Council help them finance a Year 2000 Rag Time Festival in
Columbia. She passed out a letter from Mike Montgomery, who is organizing
a group to create a CD of all of Boone's piano rolls. Ms. Salerno reported
Mr. Montgomery plans to make the CD available to them to be used for fund
raising activities. In addition, the Foundation has also received original
sheet music of Boone's music. Ms. Salerno commented the festival is
a very important part of continuing the presence of the Boone Home. Ms.
Salerno asked those present in support of their request to stand. Approximately
two dozen people stood.
Jon Poses, 1712 Riback Road,
said he was appreciative of the Cultural Affairs Commission and the work
they do. He spoke as Project Coordinator for the We Always Swing Jazz
Series, Columbia's only all jazz performance and education project. He
noted that he had sent the Council a letter and brochure last week describing
the upcoming jazz series. Mr. Poses asked the Council to reinstate
their two applications (education and presentation grant). He noted
the applications were denied due to an unavoidable computer malfunction which
resulted in a two hour delay of submissions. Mr. Poses explained the
proposals. He asked the Council to consider why the applications were
late, how were they late, and to what ends (given a malfunction beyond their
control) the group went to submit the applications as close to the deadline
as possible. Mr. Poses requested that the Council honor their $9,000
request in support of the education component and the $10,000 request in
support of numerous concert presentations.
Bill Watson, 1704 Glenbrook
Court, a Rag Time Festival supporter, thought it would be a shame for a simple
rule to jeopardize the festival.
Nola Ruth, 1711 Riback Road,
spoke as the Director of the Missouri Association of Community Arts
Agencies. She explained that she is contracted by the Missouri Arts
Council to provide technical assistance in arts management and development
to community arts agencies across the state, including the Office of Cultural
Affairs. Ms. Ruth stated when looking at a request for a policy exception,
one should look for exceptional circumstances -- not unfortunate circumstances. She
reported there has been a process established to give an equitable hearing
to all applicants on a fair ground. If the policy is changed, Ms. Ruth
believed it needs to be articulated why it is being changed so that all of
the arts organizations in town can understand why a decision is being made
differently.
Molly Strode, 1300 Rosemary,
spoke as Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Art, in support of the
Commission's decision relating to their policies and procedures. She
noted the Commission has been chastised in the past for not having solid
policies and procedures. Ms. Strode explained they have learned very
important lessons about the necessity of having strong policies and standing
by them. She urged the Council to respect the work that has gone into
the recommendations of the Commission and to respect the established guidelines
-- including the deadline. Ms. Strode noted that the Office of Cultural
Affairs, a staff of three or four people, have managed to bring in over $120,000
over the past few years in Missouri Arts Council funding because that department
met deadlines. She said this money would not be here if the Office
of Cultural Affairs had not met the deadlines and followed policies and procedures
that are required of them when they submit grant applications.
Win Grace, 11990 Barnes Chapel
Road, Festival Coordinator and Artist for First Night Columbia, thanked the
City for their support of First Night from invaluable in-kind financial support. She
said they appreciate the $7,500 in regular funding which has been tentatively
approved by the Council, however, they are now also requesting an additional
$2,500 in special millennium funding for this year's event. Ms. Grave
explained they are expecting an unusually high turnout this year because
people want to be in a special place on that night. She said
their organization has been very fiscally conservative and cautious about
expanding the event, but this year's First Night event by its very nature
is going to be larger. Ms. Grace reported they want to be able to safely
entertain and handle the expected crowds. She said they are experiencing
drastically higher costs for everything from entertainment to sound reinforcement
and transportation simply because people consider this date so special. Ms.
Grace explained the performance venues and reported on the added attractions.
Bill Parks, 2501 Limerick
Lane, asked the Council to find a way to support the Rag Time Festival, the
jazz performance and jazz education proposals.
Debbie Sheals, Chair of the
Historic Preservation Commission, explained that this Commission is almost
a year old now. She added the group meets twice a month. Ms.
Sheals outlined the Commission has gotten the City approved as a Certified
Local Government which puts Columbia in a good light for grant applications. She
explained the Commission is currently preparing a grant request, and they
have established a process by which interested persons can submit an application
for local landmarks. She was hopeful they would be announcing new local
landmarks soon. Ms. Sheals noted that right now the Commission has
no budget, so if the Council could not support all of their request, she
was hopeful they could support something for them.
Ray Warren, Acting President
of the Frederick Douglass Coalition, asked the Council to support the requests
that were denied because of lateness.
Mary Jane Davis, 8 E. Worley,
spoke in support of the Rag Time Festival request.
Mayor Hindman continued the
public hearing to the September 7, 1999 meeting.
B258-99 Rezoning
property located south and east of the southeast corner of Chapel Hill
Road
and
Scott Boulevard from R-1 to C-P; approving "The Village of Cherry Hill" C-P
Development
Plan.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
rezoning request for this 16 acre tract located in southwest Columbia
had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
a 6-0 vote. He pointed out that there is a potential for a parking
variance and possibly a landscaping variance associated with the plan. Mr.
Beck noted the Fire and Public Works Departments have had concerns over the
layout plan.
Mr. Hancock displayed the
plan on the overhead and pointed out a presentation structure was available
and would be used to describe the project. He said the project is unique
and innovative and the staff is happy to see such proposals. He explained
staff had a few concerns the Commission tried to address. One concern
had to do with requiring a right of use permit to assure the developer maintains
the landscaping in the right of way and the striping in that right of way. He
pointed out some landscaping that would occur at the curb bulb outs, which
is a secondary concern as these features would obstruct traffic movements
of larger vehicles (i.e., snow plows, fire trucks, etc.). The other
issue related to the head-in 90 degree parking just off the right of way. Mr.
Hancock indicated Public Works was concerned about how it might conflict
with two-way traffic that would occur. In addition, staff was also
concerned about parallel parking on-street and the striping of it, particularly
on the narrow streets. Mr. Hancock reported the condition the Commission
attached to their recommendation was that there be a right of use agreement
with the City which would require the applicant to maintain the on-street
parking space striping and all of the landscaping within the public right
of way. He commented the City would want that at an appropriate time
-- before building permits or striping occurs at the latest. Mr. Hancock
explained the Commission also recommended a reduction in overall parking. He
noted that the Council now has the ability to grant variances to parking
in C-P districts.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Don Ginsburg, 3804 Bray Court,
explained that his two partners in this venture are Roy Finley and Dan Kliethermes. Mr.
Ginsburg noted the overwhelming support they have received from the neighborhood
surrounding Cherry Hill. He said they have met at least three times
with Quail's Run Neighborhood Association and have addressed their concerns. He
reported one of their concerns related to this rezoning request. Mr.
Ginsburg outlined the reason for the rezoning was to clean-up the way the
master plan has been structured. As far as the parking variance, he
said Mr. Finley has studied it extensively. Mr. Ginsburg felt this
project would be a real asset to Columbia.
Jay Gebhardt, project engineer
with Allstate Consultants, stated he had not worked on a plan like this before
and it was a very unique opportunity. He explained that the landscaping
in the right of way is to give a sense of scale because the buildings will
be constructed close to the street, and they would like to have some kind
of landscaping between the curb and the sidewalk in order to soften it. He
said Mr. Finley has no problem with entering into a right of use agreement
relating to the landscaping which would relieve the City of all responsibility
of such. Regarding the striping of the streets, Mr. Gebhardt explained
they felt it was very important for the development because they are trying
to use on-street parking as a supplement. He noted If the parallel
parking is not striped, it is felt they would not get optimal usage of it. He
commented there are also handicapped spaces that require the appropriate
signage. Mr. Gebhardt reported the pull-in parking would serve the
pool and the proposed day care facility. In addition, he pointed out
with pull in parking they could get 11 spaces, but only six with parallel
parking on the street. He said they felt this would be a high traffic
area where parents will be dropping off children at day care and taking them
to the pool. Mr. Gebhardt understood the traffic concerns, but thought
it was because the mind set is that this would be a 30 mph residential road. He
said they have gone out of the way to create narrow streets with the bulb
outs and the landscaping to keep the traffic below 20 mph. He commented
that was the intent in the village area. He explained that some of
the parallel parking is on Town Square Drive, which is a 32 foot street in
a 50 foot right of way.
Mr. Janku asked Mr. Gebhardt
to say that the developer would agree to take care of the striping as well. Mr.
Gebhardt said they absolutely would. He said that was Mr. Finley's
solution to the problem -- he would be maintaining the parking lot striping
and felt no differently about the street.
Roy Finley, 601 W. Nifong,
offered to answer any questions.
Mr. John asked if there would
be an association in which dues are collected and it would be the responsibility
of this association for things like landscaping, etc. Mr. Finley said
that is correct, there will be period where the developer would have those
responsibilities and at a certain point, after so much property has been
sold, there will be two associations -- a town center and neighborhood association. He
said the residential component of the town center is actually part of the
residential association. Mr. Finley noted there will be ongoing maintenance. Mr.
John asked if the association would have the authority to put a lien on someone's
property if that individual is not paying their dues. Mr. Finley indicated
that was correct.
Regarding parking and the
pool, Mr. Janku wondered if the same situation would occur as is being witnessed
on Forum at that new facility. Mr. Finley said the difference here
is that this pool is not a commercial pool, it will be a neighborhood pool.
Mr. Finley explained the
layout of the community using the model. He said it is a mixed use
community with retail, office, and residential uses all within walking distance
of the town square. He pointed out two entrances off of Chapel Hill
and two entrances off of Scott Boulevard, with the surrounding West Point
neighborhood emptying into three streets. Mr. Finley noted there is
very good connectivity and traffic flow. He said the area near Chapel
Hill Road has been designated to be a combination of landscaped area and
office use. Around the town square, he explained there are retail uses
on the main floor of the buildings and largely residential uses above. Mr.
Finley reported their idea is to have things like roof top decks and courtyards
and balconies that overhang so one could look out onto town square. Getting
further away from the square, but still in the central area, they are looking
for things like condos with rear loading garages so the front street scape
is uniform and not garage heavy. Near the swimming pool they are looking
at a couple of apartment buildings, a child care center, a fitness center,
and hopefully a grocery store, a drug store, bakeries, etc.
Mr. Beck asked about the
right of use agreement regarding the landscaping and the striping. He
was curious as to how it would be enforceable by the City. Mr. Finley
said he was not sure he could answer that. He noted City staff would
be drafting the agreement. Mr. Finley reported he is willing to do
what has been stated this evening, but he did not know the particulars. He
said their thought with the striping is that the on-street parking be counted
toward meeting some kind of parking criteria. Mr. Finley indicated
he would be happy to listen to any suggestions.
Mr. Beck asked how the city
would get an assurance without having the ability to tax bill. Mr.
John guessed that Mr. Boeckmann's draft on the right of use would give the
city the authority to get the money from the association.
Mr. Gebhardt explained that
the right of use issue came about as a result of a suggestion by the City
staff that it could be handled in a similar fashion such as the University
has private utilities within public right of ways. He said when the
Council authorizes a right of use permit, it is stipulated what the City
will do and what the other party will do.
Mr. Patterson thought it
was intended by members of his staff that there should be a right of use
permit for the landscaping because there has been a precedent in the past
for such. He reported the agreement stipulates that if the landscaping
is not maintained, it would be removed. He noted that is how it works
on the adopt a spots. Regarding the striping, Mr. Patterson stated
his department was never supportive of it.
Mr. Finley said it seemed
from the City's standpoint that the worse case scenario would be that if
the owner or owner's association did not continue to re-stripe, the
paint would fade away and there would not be any striping -- which would
be what the staff requested to begin with. He did not see that as a
long-term concern. Mr. Finley thought the landscaping was a permanent
possibility. He said it was to the development's benefit, not the City's,
that the striping be maintained.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Campbell said for several
years the Council has been asking for communities that are more walkable,
more integrated, and that use land more effectively. He believed that
every time an innovative proposal is submitted there will be some issues
that will have to be resolved. In total, Mr. Campbell felt this was
an excellent proposal and wished them well in creating a new model for commercial
integrated development.
Mr. Janku thought the foresight
of getting the zoning in place made this project preferable to some other
more recent attempts to integrate commercial areas within residential neighborhoods. Regarding
the request for less parking, he felt the developers would bear the risk
that the parking being suggested is adequate to meet the needs of the development.
Mayor Hindman felt the overall
advantages to the community would be great as mixed uses within a development
improve walkability. He believed a lot of research has been done relating
to parking, and it was tailored to this particular development. Mayor
Hindman was appreciative of the developers taking a risk for this project.
B258-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B259-99 Rezoning
property located on the west side of Scott Boulevard from A-1 to O-P;
establishing
permanent O-P zoning on recently annexed property.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that approval
of this request was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
a 4-1 vote.
Mr. Hancock pointed out that
under New Business this evening the Council will be considering the preliminary
plat of Quail Creek. He said it subdivides this tract and runs a local
street, more or less, through the middle of it. He said it creates
residential lots in the back and office lots on the front.
Mr. Janku asked about the
access to Scott Boulevard and whether the City would be able to control it. Mr.
Hancock believed the City's position would be that they would not want any
access onto this arterial street.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Bruce Beckett, an attorney
with offices at 901 E. Broadway, spoke on behalf of the applicants, Tom and
Linda Atkins. He said they bought this 58 acre tract in March, and
this rezoning request is part of their development plan. Mr. Beckett
stated the preliminary plat for Quail Creek Subdivision is a 142 lot subdivision. He
superimposed on that subdivision the two lots involved in this particular
rezoning request. Mr. Beckett noted there are only two lots which would
end up being O-P. He explained this particular tract is in the 100-year
flood plain and requires a great deal of development. He reported there
would have to be stormwater controls established which is an expensive process.
Mr. Beckett said there is
a little financial control here to make sure this is a quality development
because the family owns the rest of the subdivision and the applicant will
make sure something decent is put on the front. He said it is their
intention to access these lots off the interior street and not off of Scott
Boulevard. Mr. Beckett indicated when the plan comes back, that is
what will show -- no access on Scott Boulevard. He commented he would
guarantee the O-P plan will not involve a multi-family use or a residential
duplex use. He noted the Atkins' first priority is some kind of child
care operation, and the other lots or portions of lots could be used for
insurance businesses.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
B259-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSTAINING: CROCKETT. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B260-99 Rezoning
property located on the northeast corner of North Garth Avenue and
East
Sexton
Road from R-4 to R-2 and R-3.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
is a Council initiated rezoning. He asked Mr. Hancock to describe the
Commission's recommendation.
Mr. Hancock displayed a map
of the area on the overhead and explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission
had first considered a proposal to revert back to the original zoning --
the western five or six lots to R-2, and the eastern two or three lots to
R-3. He said they voted 3-3 on that proposal which means no recommendation. He
said they voted 4-2 to recommend that the Council consider R-3 on the entire
tract. Mr. Hancock indicated the ordinance reflects the original request,
to go back to the original rezoning.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Pat Kelly, 1007 Grand Avenue,
of the Ridgeway Neighborhood Association, said this area has about 300 very
small, affordable single-family houses. She noted about 80% of these
structures are rental properties. Ms. Kelly stated since Mr. McNabb
has indicated he is willing to work with the neighborhood, they have spoken
with a neighborhood revitalization specialist. She said this specialist
would like to open the dialogue with the neighbors and Mr. McNabb which will
be to the benefit of everyone.
Mr. Campbell asked if the
two groups had gotten together to work things out. Ms. Kelly said they
have spoken with the neighborhood revitalization specialist but he has not
had time to get back to them. She reported residents have spoken with
Mr. McNabb informally about working on something together, but they wanted
the zoning issue to be worked out first.
Scott Riddick, 4200 Gibbs
Road, spoke as a concerned parent with children attending Ridgeway Elementary
School, which is adjacent to this property. His biggest concern is
for the safety and welfare of the children attending school at Ridgeway. He
said there are already massive congestion problems at the intersections around
the school. Mr. Riddick supported this request.
Rebecca Sheddler, 120 Benton,
a new homeowner in the neighborhood, said she is totally opposed to the proposed
density of housing. Ms. Sheddler noted the area is already overcrowded. She
believed the best use for the property to be a park or a garden, but if that
cannot be, she would like to see a nice row of Habitat houses. Ms.
Sheddler stated Mr. McNabb has had 20 years to work on this project. It
was her opinion that the statute of limitations has run out. Ms. Sheddler
asked that the property be zoned to its previous designation.
Vernon Forbes, 1007 Grand,
reminded the Council that he had recently sent them a series of letters regarding
this issue. He read a letter from Paul Gross, a long time resident
of Sexton Road. Mr. Gross did not believe the corner of Garth and Sexton
to be the place to build R-3 and R-4 units due to a concern for increased
traffic. Mr. Gross asked that the Council require Mr. McNabb to honor
the agreement he made with the City in 1979. Mr. Forbes said the Ridgeway
Neighborhood Association is open to supporting a planned district.
Alouette Mayer, 117 Benton,
spoke in support of the zoning reverting to R-2 and R-3. Her main concern
is the crime that already exists in their neighborhood. To add a high
density, low income housing development, Ms. Mayer believed would only add
to the crime in this area.
Joann Rainey, 21 Fourth Avenue,
explained that her home is located one block away from the subject area. She
asked the Council to support the R-2 and R-3 zoning. Even with R-3,
she is fearful of what might be constructed. Ms. Rainey stated the
area needs more home ownership, not rental property.
Paul Trent, 117 Benton, explained
that he is a carpenter by trade and he intends to renovate and improve some
of the property he owns. He said the properties he owns have a lot
of potential as do other homes in the area. Mr. Trent stated that to
bring in more people would only further congest the area which would work
against what he is trying to accomplish.
Lisa Nauman, 20 E. Forest,
did not believe Mr. McNabb felt the property should still be zoned R-4. She
felt the question was what the zoning should be. Ms. Nauman explained
that for decades this property has been the target of relentless speculative
upzoning for projects that never materialized. She said all of the
lots might still be R-2 were it not for aborted development efforts.
Wanda Leach, 106 E. Forest
Avenue, spoke in support of rezoning the property to R-2. She
said anymore high density in the neighborhood would only lead to more crime.
Tom McNabb, 104 Clinkscales,
agreed with the neighborhood in that the R-4 zoning is probably not appropriate
at this time. He indicated that he would not have a problem with R-3
zoning, but he did not think density is the sole determining factor of whether
a project is a good one or not. Mr. McNabb reported he would be glad
to work with the neighborhood association and the Planning Department to
see if they could come up with a mixed use development. He explained
that he spoke with Ms. Crayton last week and she had some ideas for various
shops.
Mr. McNabb noted that he
tore down the four remaining houses a week ago, and he tried to save as many
trees as possible. He reported the property in question is a large
tract in the central part of the City with very few homes on it. Mr.
McNabb believed this is an opportunity to come in and do something adjacent
to Ridgeway School and Oak Towers. He mentioned other improvements
in the area such as the removal of the old gas station and the City sponsored
sewer improvement to Garth and Sexton Road. Mr. McNabb stated he would
like to work with the two groups and see what they could come up with.
Mr. Campbell asked how much
of the property would be zoned R-2 and how much R-3. Mr. McNabb responded
the easternmost edge would be the R-3 and the western portion would be R-2. He
noted if the entire tract was zoned R-3, it would accommodate about 48 or
50 dwelling units by the time parking is factored in. At R-4, Mr. McNabb
had heard a figure of 452 units. He pointed out that was simply not
going to happen as it is inappropriate for the area at this time.
Ms. Crayton stated she told
Mr. McNabb that the residents did not want any more public housing in this
area. She said they are in the process of cleaning up their neighborhoods
and do not need any more crime. She explained residents are willing
to do whatever they can to work with Mr. McNabb to improve the neighborhood. Ms.
Crayton indicated residents want to see more home ownership in the area.
Mr. Campbell said that Mr.
John suggested that 35 to 40 units might be possible under the proposed zoning. He
thought that seemed to be a considerable number of units for that area. Mr.
Campbell asked if that was a fair evaluation. Mr. McNabb said he had
not calculate the number of units that could be possible with the proposed
zoning, but he would trust Mr. John's math. Mr. John explained how
he arrived at that figure. Mr. McNabb observed that the number of units
dropped from 452 with an R-4 zone, to 50 with an R-3. He saw that as
a reasonable compromise. Mr. McNabb said he would like the Council
to keep an open mind for the future of some sort of a mixed use development.
Shambo Zeller, 14 Fourth
Avenue, asked the Council to vote in support of the down zoning. He
noted that within one block of the property in question, there is R-2, R-3,
R-4, O-1, C-1 and C-P zoning. Mr. Zeller stated mixed use is not the
question in this instance. What is a valid question, in his opinion,
was the concentration of use within a given area.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
Mrs. Crockett asked about
the zoning of Mr. McNabb's apartment complex at Clinkscales and Ash. Mr.
McNabb explained that it has a combination zoning of R-3 and R-4. She
asked if he had experienced any of the problems at that location that have
been mentioned in connection to this area. Mr. McNabb said there is
an occasional problem, just like in any other area in the City. He
reported he does not allow prostitution, murder, drug sales, or shootings,
but occasionally things like that can happen. Mrs. Crockett asked if
Mr. McNabb developed the subject property, whether he would develop it in
the same manner as the Clinkscales property. Mr. McNabb said he could
not answer that question as he does not know what he will do with the property. However,
he does run good projects. He explained when he took over the property
at Stadium and West Ash (250 units), the police were there three or four
times a week, and now they are hardly ever there. Mr. McNabb believed
management is the key.
Mr. Coffman asked Mr. McNabb
about the letter he wrote in 1979. Mr. McNabb remarked that 20 years
is a long time and he had forgotten about the letter. He did not deny
signing it and agreed that down zoning to R-3 would be a step in the right
direction.
Mr. Janku said he was fairly
comfortable with what is being proposed (R-2 and R-3) as it is consistent
with the neighborhood zoning.
Mr. John agreed this property
should revert back to the previous zoning, however, it should be made clear
that the Council wants to see something creative that would enhance the neighborhood.
B260-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B261-99 Rezoning
property located south and west of the existing Missouri Book Services
facility
from
C-1 to M-R.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that approval
had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on a 6-0 vote.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B261-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B262-99 Rezoning
six parcels of land located generally west of Scott Boulevard, along
both sides
of
Smith Drive.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mayor Hindman noted that
a withdrawal had been requested by the applicant.
Mrs. Crockett made the motion
that the request be honored. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and
approved unanimously by voice vote.
B263-99 Establishing
permanent A-1 and S-R zoning on recently annexed property located on
the
east
side of Rock Quarry Road, south of Nifong Boulevard.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the request
for this 22.5 acre tract had been recommended for approval by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. He explained the applicant is proposing a scenic
roadway overlay on the westernmost 200 feet.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B263-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B264-99 Establishing
permanent R-1 zoning on property located adjacent to Lot 311 of Stoneridge
Estates,
Plat 3.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck stated that the
request for permanent zoning on this single lot consisting of 0.12 acre was
recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B264-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B268-99 Amending
Chapter 29 of the Code relating to the M-R District.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this ordinance
has been on the books for some time and had only been used once (Missouri
Book Store). After review, recommendations were made suggesting a change
in that this zoning designation would become more of a planned district. Mr.
Beck explained there is more flexibility to allow for more uses, including
those of a planned industrial district.
Mr. Janku thought the goal
of this amendment had been to make it consistent with other planned districts. Mr.
Hancock indicated this amendment allows for the Council to have the ability
to be involved in planning, with the addition of the appeal process. The
Commission has the ability to approve the M-R plan now. He said the
proposed amendment was written in such a way so it would be more familiar
to staff and to people who use these ordinances on a regular basis in terms
of what has to be on the plan itself.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hindman thought it
might be better to have the ordinance follow the same basic procedure as
other planned districts. Mr. Boeckmann said the Council could make
that amendment if they so chose. He noted there would perhaps be an
advantage to having the Council actually approving the plan. Mr. Boeckmann
reported that one issue that has not been resolved by the courts is whether
these plans are administrative or legislative. Legislative would mean
that the plan could not be delegated and if the Council approves these, it
could always be argued the Council would have more discretion than if it
were delegated to a commission. Currently, the Commission approves
the plan. Mayor Hindman observed there would be some changes in the
ordinance that might make it more like a plan than it is now.
Mayor Hindman made the motion
that B268-99 be amended to read that, "after the public hearing, the Commission
shall forward the development plan to the Council with its recommendation. The
Council will then conduct a public hearing and take action on the plan." The
motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B268-99, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES:
CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B270-99 Authorizing
the construction of the Cosmo Park pedestrian trail; accepting a grant
from
the
Department of Natural Resources; accepting a donation from the Cosmopolitan
Club.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this is a trail
a little over a mile in length and will be 12 feet wide. The total
project cost is estimated at $91,000, with $46,000 being grant funds and
the remainder coming from the Cosmopolitan Club.
Mr. Janku noted that this
is the first phase of a trail that will extend in the general area of the
Bear Creek Trail.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Janku felt this would
be a great addition to an already great park. He noted these trails
are very popular in other cities that have large parks. He thanked
the Cosmo Club for their support.
Mayor Hindman said the Cosmopolitan
Club's contribution of $41,000 for this project is spectacular.
B270-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B282-99 Calling
an election on hotel/motel tax.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Lorah Steiner explained that
two public hearings have already been held on this issue. She said
the staff and the Advisory Board have researched the level of tax with other
bureaus in the State and the Country. Ms. Steiner indicated they also
checked with large consumers of rooms in Columbia to make sure they are in
favor of the tax and did not feel it was punitive. She noted an issue
the public has brought up is whether or not this would change the character
of the City. Ms. Steiner reported the goal is not to have Columbia
become another Branson or Lake of the Ozarks. She stated the tourism
in this City is very diverse offering a low impact, yet high return.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B282-99 was give third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared
enacted, reading as follows:
B283-99 Calling
an election on capital improvement sales tax.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Using the overhead, Mr. Beck
displayed each of the propositions that could be supported by the extension
of the 1/4 cent sales tax improvements if approved by the voters. He
noted that detailed information was available on each of the proposals.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
Mitch Moore, 1210 W. Broadway,
reported there are dozens of empty school gyms in Columbia which could be
used to fulfill recreational needs. He suggested that by increasing
the use of the school gyms the taxpayers have already paid for would not
only be a more efficient alternative, but a more effective one as well. Mr.
Moore did not believe the Committee had effectively studied the use of school
gyms as an alternative. Mr. Janku pointed out that a study of
the gyms had been made and it was found there was no time available.
William Samuels, 301 Pershing,
Chairman of Columbian's Against Unfair Taxes, stated this tax extension would
cost more than $19 million in lost consumer spending power. That meant
the consumers would have $19 million dollars less going to retail merchants. Mr.
Samuels noted that is not good for retail merchants, their customers or their
employees. If one were to add together the total burden of City taxes,
County taxes, and School District taxes, he reported that Columbia is one
of the most heavily taxed communities in the State of Missouri. Mr.
Samuels was concerned about the misinformation being used during past campaigns
concerning what percentage of the sales tax is paid for by people from out
of town. He related the City states that 40% of the sales tax is paid
for by people from outside the city. Mr. Samuels said the source for
this statistic is never cited because there is no way of getting those figures.
Henry Lane, 1816 E. Broadway,
said he had already given his reasons for not supporting the issue and hoped
the Council would keep in mind his opposition to it.
Tiarra Wordeman and Lauren
Dubbert, explained that they attend Lange and Smithon Middle Schools. Tiarra
stated that their basketball team played and practiced basketball games this
last year in Fayette, Ashland and Fulton because of the lack of basketball
courts available in Columbia. She said they played over 80% of the
time outside of the Columbia area. She asked that they be provided
a place to practice and play.
Jessica Hulen, a student
from Smithton Middle School, said she would like a recreation center so she
could practice basketball and swimming without having to go outside the City.
Alan Calvert, a fourth grade
student at Russell Boulevard Elementary School, spoke in favor of a recreation
center.
Dean Barry, 2204 Sunflower,
a coach of the Columbia Youth Basketball Association, read comments from
two of the children that had to leave because of the lateness of the hour. They
were both in favor of a recreation center. Mr. Barry said in six years
time, they have had 700 to 1,000 kids participating each year. He noted
they try to get 100 teams one practice per week. With all of the schools
cooperating fully, he said it is very difficult to do. Mr. Barry said
they turn away approximately 100 kids a year -- handling only three
grades.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Janku commented that
the capital improvement issue addresses a variety of important community
needs. He said the Fire/safety and the parks and open space issues
are very important, but obviously what most people are talking about is the
recreation center. Seeing the youth this evening reminded him what
it is all about. He said the communities that have recreation centers
have seen the benefits. Mr. Janku observed the Recreation Committee
has done a great job of researching this issue. Regarding the 1994
election, Mr. Janku said it was a large issue that lumped all the capital
improvement projects together. Since that time, individual projects
have been brought back to allow for a separate vote (i.e., street improvements,
public safety, parks, and public building improvements).
Mr. Campbell said that a
growing city such as Columbia always has a long list of needs and the Council
is attempting to address some of them with this five year plan. He
said even if the Council were to take the recreation center off the ballot,
there would still be other capital needs that would have to be met. Regarding
the 60/40 split, Mr. Campbell said he did not see that as a very important
question. He noted the City of Columbia has 60% of the Boone County
population. He said that may have been where that figure came from. He
said the important thing to remember is the community need, and there is
excellent research and information that shows that good recreational facilities
help produce better citizens. Mr. Campbell stated that is the goal
the Council is trying to achieve -- improving the quality of life for a large
number of people in the City of Columbia who do not have regular access to
such recreational facilities. He noted there are many youngsters who
are beyond school age who do not have access to school facilities. Mr.
Campbell acknowledged the other two issues are equally important in many
ways to many citizens. He suggested the Council enthusiastically endorse
the ballot issues.
Mr. John felt it important
to bring major improvement items to the citizens in a way that allows people
to decide which ones they want.
Mayor Hindman said Columbia's
continued need for capital improvements reflects the City's continued economic
prosperity and growth. He thanked the Recreation Committee for all
of their very hard work. He said they have worked for the last year
and had done all of their work under public scrutiny with many opportunities
for public participation and input. Mayor Hindman related this report
is available for anyone who wants to read it.
B283-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
(A) Street Improvements
on Brown School Road.
Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson explained that
this road construction would essentially occur on the west side of Arcadia
to Roger Wilson Drive. It will be a new street approximately 2,500
feet in length. He noted the project was initiated by the property
owner along the south side of the street. Mr. Patterson pointed out
that the street is shown on the Major Thoroughfare Plan as an arterial street,
and staff is proposing that the street be constructed 38 feet in width to
arterial thickness standards. He explained the reason being that in
the future, staff expects this street to be a major alternate east/west route
between 763 and US 63 carrying a great deal of heavy truck traffic. The
estimated cost of the project is $232,500.
Mr. Patterson reported that
sidewalks are not included in the estimated cost, but the property on the
north side, the Phoenix Soccer Complex, has stated they will be building
the sidewalks in conjunction with the street project. Along the south
side, sidewalks will be constructed in accordance with current City policy
as the platting and development process occurs. Since the present Roger
Wilson Drive is proposed to be relocated with the second phase of the Oakland
Gravel Road extension, he said there will be a 200 foot transition pavement
on the west side of the project that will be removed at the time the other
project is finished.
Mr. Patterson explained this
project is to be constructed in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances,
Section 22-108, whereby developers are responsible for the right of way,
engineering, grading, construction of drainage structures, and the local
street pavement costs of any collector and arterial street that is within
the developing subdivision. He explained that the City pays the extra
width and thickness of the pavement under this policy. The local pavement
portion will be tax billed against abutting properties with the rate having
been established at $28.00 per lineal foot. Of the $232,500, Mr. Patterson
noted that approximately $140,000 will be tax billed. The remainder
will come from the annual street section of the capital improvement program. Prior
to levying special assessments, Mr. Patterson explained that there will be
another public hearing after the project is completed. At that time,
the Council will have to determine whether special benefits have accrued
to these properties. He listed the benefits the Council may wish to
consider at that time as follows: 1) the new curb and guttering will improve
the appearance and maintainability of the property, as well as overall stormwater
control; 2) the street will provide new and improved access to the properties
abutting it; and, 3) the new street surface will provide for efficient street
maintenance in the way of street cleaning and snow removal.
Mr. Janku asked how the sidewalk
would be handled along the green belt. He noted no development will
occur on the lot and wondered what would trigger the sidewalk construction. Mr.
Patterson said City Council action could take care of it. He said it
could be part of the annual street and sidewalk projects. Mr. Patterson
indicated the option would be whether to tax bill the property owner who
has given the City the green belt, or choose to pay for the sidewalk with
City funds.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. John noted that these
sidewalks will be on the back side of lots that have sidewalks on the front
side. He explained this is occurring because a couple of years ago
the Council decided not to allow R-1 and R-2 tracts to have entrances onto
arterial and collector streets. On an old plat, Mr. John reported that
all of those houses would have an entrance onto the street and then there
would be two lots and then a street instead of one lot and a street. He
said all of the extra sidewalks being constructed adds to the cost of the
builders, and then ultimately to the home owner. He was not saying
this should not be done, but it is an added cost to the home owner who probably
will not use the back sidewalk any more than anyone else in the entire area.
Mr. Janku said he would not
have a problem with publicly financing a big portion of the sidewalk.
Mr. Campbell said the Council
has discussed through lots and the associated sidewalks for some time. He
asked about the current policy. Mr. Patterson explained that the tax
bill on through lots would occur only on the street, not sidewalks. Mr. John
said the sidewalk (both front and back) would have to be constructed before
the home owner could obtain their occupancy permit. Mr. Patterson agreed
that was correct. He said if the developer proceeds with the timely
construction of the street, which they have indicated they want built, he
thought there would be very few homes constructed until the street is done. He
said the property owner then would be the developer who will be paying a
big portion of the cost prior to the lots being subdivided and sold.
There was a discussion about
recording some sort of notice so a potential home owner would be aware of
the situation.
Mr. John said once the City
puts potential liability on a lot, if it is dropped, it could pass through
two or three hands and then somebody could end up with a tax bill for a street. He
said the money should have been set aside as it passed through hands.
Mr. Janku agreed with the
notice issue, but said the sidewalk issue also needs to be addressed as they
will hear about it on upcoming street projects. He contended the point
is that a sidewalk is primarily a community benefit. Mayor Hindman
believed it is also a neighborhood benefit. Mr. Janku agreed. Mayor
Hindman said it would be preferable for the developer to pay for the sidewalk
because it is a development benefit. Mr. John said the developer does
pay for it in essence because the lots that require two sidewalks are sold
for a lot less money, and then the builder constructs the walks at his expense. Through
loss of income, he said they are paying for it.
Mr. Beck suggested that staff
review the policy.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that staff be directed to proceed with plans and specifications. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
B226-99 Approving
the final plat of Forum Heights; authorizing a performance contract.
The bill was read by the
Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
ordinance, along with the next one, was tabled at the July 19, 1999, meeting. He
reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat
subject to Board of Adjustment approval. Mr. Boeckmann reported that
the Board had approved the variances.
B226-99 was read by the Clerk
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN,
HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared
enacted, reading as follows:
B227-99 Vacating
various easements and street right of way for Highridge Drive.
The bill was read by the
Clerk.
Comments were called for
with none received.
B227-99 was read with the
vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:
B271-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code to allow for off-street parking for special
events.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said as more events
are being held downtown, his office is receiving quite a few requests to
use off-street parking facilities. Rather than bringing them one by
one to the Council, this ordinance would authorize the City Manager to sign
the requests under certain guidelines.
B271-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B272-99 Amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code to modify the BOCA National Property Maintenance
Code
of 1996 as it relates to boarded-up buildings.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this amendment
would change the number of days a building can be boarded-up from 180 days
to 90.
Mr. Campbell commented he
was pleased with this amendment. He noted it is a result of the discussion
the Council had regarding a few dilapidated structures on Providence Road. Mr.
Campbell related some people from that neighborhood had been present earlier
to voice their support.
Mr. Janku asked about compliance
and orders of demolition. Mr. Patterson understood that the amendment
shortens the time whereby the City can begin the process, but it does not
relieve the City of any of the requirements for hearings and due process
that exist presently.
Mr. Boeckmann reported there
are still many unresolved issues and the ordinances will require additional
work. He explained it is one issue when a building is in such bad shape
that it needs to be demolished. However, there is the other problem
where in some circumstances the building can be repaired, but it could be
boarded up in the meantime. Under this ordinance, Mr. Boeckmann said
the City could at least prosecute the property owner for noncompliance.
B272-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B274-99 Calling
for bids for the Paris Road and Hinkson Avenue intersection improvements.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the public
hearing on this project had been in May and that the estimated project cost
is $90,000.
Mrs. Crockett asked if the
project would have a roundabout. Mr. Beck said it did not.
Mr. John asked when construction
would begin. Mr. Patterson said it would probably be at least 45 days
from now. Mr. John was concerned about traffic problems with the school
year starting and asked if the intersection would remain open during construction. Mr.
Patterson replied the road would be open most of the time, but noted there
will be times when it will have to be closed.
B274-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B275-99 Calling
for bids for the construction of the B-16 Outfall Relief Sewer; B-17
Interceptor
Sewer
and the Bear Creek Outfall Sewer.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck reported that this
major wastewater project cost is estimated to be $1,376,000. Financing
for this project will be through the Department of Natural Resources state
revolving loan fund program. Mr. Beck explained the loan will be paid
off from sewer service charges.
B275-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B276-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Dames & Moore Group Co. for consulting services
for the
Airport's
Master Plan Update project; accepting grant from the FAA; appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
is an agreement to provide for an update in the Airport Master Plan. He
noted the plan was last updated in 1989. Mr. Beck reported the FAA
has approved the proposed contract and is processing a grant application
for 90% of the required funds. The City will be responsible for the
remaining 10%, which will be approximately $20,000.
B276-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B278-99 Authorizing
Change Order No. 1 and approving the engineer's final report for the
Garth
Avenue
and Sexton Road area storm drainage improvement project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck stated that the
total project cost for this major improvement project is $620,000.
B278-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
B279-99 Authorizing
Change Order No. 1 and approving the engineer's final report for the
MC-7
Trunk
Sewer project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
total cost for this trunk sewer project is $140,235.00. B279-99
was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B280-99 Confirming
the contract of Twehous Excavating Company, Inc. for construction of
improvements
at Columbia Regional Airport; appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that four
bids had been received and the bid of Twehous Excavating was being recommended
for approval in the amount of $224,332.00. He pointed out that Community
Development Block Grant funds will be used for a major portion of the project
-- $144, 436. He said the remainder, which was budgeted, would come
out of the Airport General Improvement Fund.
B280-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted,
reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were
given second reading and the resolutions were read by the Clerk.
B265-99 Vacating
a portion of a utility and drainage easement located within Lot 9A
of Nifong
Village
Administrative Subdivision.
B266-99 Approving
the final plat of Ewing Industrial Park, Plat 4.
B267-99 Approving
a replat of Lot 9 of Bergen's Addition to the City of Columbia.
B269-99 Accepting
easements for utility purposes.
B273-99 Approving
engineer's report; accepting a deed of dedication; authorizing payment of
differential
costs for 12-inch water main serving Rocky Creek Subdivision, Lots 1-13.
B277-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County relating to road improvements to Smith
Drive.
B281-99 Authorizing
application for and execution of FY 2000 transit operating assistance grants
with
the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission.
R153-99 Setting
a public hearing: voluntary annexation of property located east of Sinclair
Street
and
south of Heritage Meadows Subdivision.
R154-99 Authorizing
transmission service agreements with Southwest Power Pool.
R155-99 Authorizing
an amendment to the agreement with PCS Health Systems regarding
prescription
drug benefits.
R156-99 Authorizing
application for a juvenile justice and delinquency health prevention grant
from
the State of Missouri.
R157-99 Authorizing
an adopt a spot agreement with Red Lobster.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN (except R154-99 on which he abstained), HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R158-99 Authorizing
application for a historic preservation grant from the Department of Natural
Resources
for stabilization improvements to the Blind Boone Home.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
would allow a grant of up to $25,000.
Lucille Salerno, President
of the J. W. Boone Foundation, asked for Council approval of the resolution. She
reported that this group is working with the City Manager's Office in terms
of preparing the grant proposal. Ms. Salerno reported a phased approach
has been planned to address the restoration and preservation of the Boone
Home.
The vote on R158-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU,
CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading
as follows:
R159-99 Authorizing
application for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to
conduct
an
architectural and historical survey of Benton Stephens Neighborhood.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that staff
would need to determine which account the matching funds should come from
at some point.
The vote on R159-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R160-99 Authorizing
the City Manager to make application for FY 99 STP Enhancement funds.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said staff plans
to submit the bridge in Phase I of the Bear Creek Trail project. He
said the percentage has gone from 20% to 30% of the local match. The
Council had also suggested that traffic islands be put in again, and since
a lot of work has already been completed on that, the staff updated the amounts. He
thought it was being shown as a 20% match.
Mr. John asked why one was
being shown at 30% and one at 20%. Mr. Beck replied staff was tying
to emphasize the need for the bridge being a priority. Mayor Hindman
said it would increase the chances for obtaining the funds for that project.
The vote on R160-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU,
CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading
as follows:
R161-99 Approving
the preliminary plat of Quail Creek Subdivision.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this plat on an 8-0 vote. He
said there would be 140 R-1 lots and two O-P lots.
Scott Atkins, 3909 Day Lilly
Court, explained that this development would be very similar to The Hamlet. He
noted they are very aware of the drainage problems The Hamlet is experiencing,
and are in the process of addressing that issue.
The vote on R161-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSTAINING: CROCKETT. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R162-99 Approving
the preliminary plat of Hanover Gardens North Subdivision.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
plat had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission subject to
a pedestrian easement.
Mr. Hancock explained that
the public easement would be shown on the final plat.
The vote on R162-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU,
CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading
as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B286-99 Calling
for bids for the North Parklawn Court drainage improvement project.
B287-99 Confirming
the contract of Combs Construction Company for relocation of sanitary
sewers
for the Route AC project; appropriating funds.
B288-99 Authorizing
an interconnection agreement with Boone County Regional sewer District
regarding
the construction of the C-6 Trunk Sewer Line.
B289-99 Authorizing
a supplemental agreement to the Missouri Highway and Transportation
Commission
agreement for the Bear Creek Trail Phase IV project.
B290-99 Authorizing
a right of use permit for the University of Missouri to construct Phase II
of the
Hinkson
Creek Recreational Trail and connect to the MKT Trail.
B291-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code to discontinue the sale of parking permits at the
former
GTE
parking lot located at the southeast corner of Cherry and Fifth Streets.
B292-99 Accepting
easements and quit claim deeds for construction, sewer, drainage and utility
purposes.
B293-99 Appropriating
FY 99 grant funds for transit operating expenses.
B294-99 Appropriating
funds for the purchase of computer Y2K related equipment.
B295-99 Levying
and assessing special taxes for abatement of weed nuisances.
B296-99 Amending
Chapter 11 of the City Code as it relates to storage of unlicensed motor
vehicles.
B297-99 Approving
the final plat of Vanderveen Plaza, Plat No. 2; authorizing a performance
contract.
B298-99 Approving
the Rainbow House Child Advocacy Center O-P Development Plan.
B299-99 Rezoning
property located between Gillespie Bridge Road and Chapel Hill Road,
extended,
west of Scott Boulevard from District R-1 to District C-P.
B300-99 Approving
the revised Planned Unit Development Plan for Country Club Villas.
B301-99 Amending
Chapter 23 of the Code to establish sign regulations for automatic teller
machines.
B302-99 Appropriating
donated funds for the development of Rhett's Run Mountain Bike Trail.
B303-99 Amending
Chapter 2 of the Code to reestablish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts
of
interest and substantial interests for certain city officials.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Architectural
Review Process for Columbia.
Mr. Beck explained that the
Council had raised a question about architectural review and the Commission
reviewed the issue.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the staff be directed to produce such a handbook and bring it back to
the Council for further consideration. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Hindman and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) First Night
Usage of the Daniel Boone Lobby.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the request be granted as proposed. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.
In the future, Mr. Janku
thought the Council could authorize the City Manager to approve these requests. It
was decided the Council needed to discuss this issue further, as well as
on-street parking requests for special events.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Upon receiving the majority
vote of the Council the following individuals were appointed to the following
Boards and Commissions:
BOARD OF HEALTH
Groshong, Ted D., 2600 Limerick lane, Ward 4
- term to expire 8/31/02
Hellwege, Darren M., 1612 Highridge, Ward 4
- term to expire 8/31/02
Pistel, Fred, 2105 Cobblestone Ct., Ward 4 -
term to expire 8/31/02
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES COMMISSION
Clithero, Philip J., 4208 S. Wappel, Ward 4
- term to expire 8/1/02 (lay person)
Miller, Erik C., 3619 Southland, Ward 5 - term
to expire 8/1/02 (architect)
Reichlin, Stephen J., 4208 Fall River, Ward
5 - term to expire 8/1/00 (job super)
COMPUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Springsteel, Fred N., 311 Longfellow, Ward 4
- term to expire 8/1/04
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Bartok, Peter J., 321 W. Burnam Road, Ward 5
- term to expire 9/1/02
Olson, Gregory A., 12 N. Greenwood, Ward 1 -
term to expire 9/1/02
COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Regarding the intersection
at 763 and Vandiver, Mrs. Crockett asked if something could be done to fix
the off-ramp. She asked that the staff work with the state on a solution
for this on-going problem.
Mr. Coffman said that trash
is one of the biggest problems the East Campus neighborhood has. He
said it is particularly bad when there is a semester change, which is a transition
period for most student housing. Mr. Coffman asked if staff could look
at paying overtime during these peak periods or possibly outsourcing trash
service. He explained it is difficult to pinpoint the blame in
most situations because it appears the previous tenant is leaving unwanted
items for the new tenant to deal with. Mr. Coffman asked for a report.
Mrs. Crockett suggested that
the neighborhood associations get involved to keep tabs on who is putting
the trash out and then they can report it. She felt it was a landlord
problem, not a City problem.
Mr. Coffman said he understood
part of the problem has been finding out who is responsible for leaving the
trash and then actually getting compensation for the special pick-up. He
believed it would be preferable if a way could be found to recover the funds
expended, but he is more interested in getting the area cleaned up as soon
as possible. Mr. Patterson pointed out that the City does provide extra
pick-ups during those periods. He noted additional enforcement is also
occurring. Mr. Patterson explained that the policy on illegal dumping
or trash out early is when a complaint is investigated by staff, the priority
is to get it cleaned up and then worry later about trying to prove who the
culprit is. Mr. Coffman asked if it would be worth looking into contracting
the work during this intense period. Mr. Patterson said that would
be up to the Council. He noted trash does not sit out for an entire
week because pick-ups occur frequently during the peak periods. Mr.
Patterson said he would report back.
Mr. Janku commented that
Mr. Hancock had advised him that he was meeting tomorrow with a consultant
to look at landscaping plans for the Business Loop. He was pleased
about that and was hopeful the City could move forward with it. Mr.
Janku noted it had been a priority of the Tree Plan Task Force a few years
ago.
Regarding the Department
of Labor Grant focusing on youth opportunity, Mr. Janku stated that he had
seen a web site available in The National League of Cities Newspaper to assist
in filing these grants. It was also mentioned that contact with the
Governor's Office could help in terms of prioritization.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that the staff be directed to look into it to see if it is worth pursuing,
and report back at the next meeting as the deadline for the grant is September
30, 1999. The motion was seconded by Ms. Crayton and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at
11:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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