INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City
of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday,
June 21, 1999, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The
roll was taken with the following results: Council Members HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, and COFFMAN 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 June 7, 1999, were approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion
made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Mr. Coffman.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon her request, Mr. Campbell
made the motion that Mrs. Crockett be allowed to abstain from voting on B170-99
and R121-99. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Upon his request, Mr. Janku
made the motion that Mr. John be allowed to abstain from voting on the appointments
to the Cultural Affairs Standing Committee as well as the Cultural Affairs
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell 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
(A) Improvements
at the intersection of Paris Road and Hinkson Avenue.
Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
item had previously been tabled in order to allow time for staff to review
the recommendation made by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission relating to
a crossing at this intersection. He asked Mr. Patterson to explain
the present proposal.
Mr. Patterson explained that
staff had determined what the impact would be to put in the requested pedestrian
refuge island, which essentially calls for widening the intersection by six
feet at a cost of $3,500. The report noted that generally there is
not a need for pedestrian refuge islands unless one would have to cross a
width of more than 48 feet. On the other hand, staff does not see a
problem with putting one at this location since there will be two lanes one
must cross coming from the northeast where there is a left turn lane off
of Hinkson. The striping recommended was the special emphasis, heavy
marking, such as what was used at Columbia College on Rogers Street. Mr.
Patterson said the staff suggestion was the Type II enhanced marking with
a twelve inch wide marked lane, eight feet in width. Their feeling
was that it would be more appropriate for this particular location.
Regarding the excess property
at the intersection, Mr. Patterson said they do not have plans for the disposal
of it, but noted the neighborhood has shown some interest in regards to landscaping
and perhaps a pocket park. He reported staff is ready to move forward
with the project in whatever manner the Council chooses.
Mayor Hindman reopened the
public hearing from the May 3rd, 1999, meeting.
John Clark, 403 N. Ninth,
said the North Central Neighborhood Association and the sub-committee of
the Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission are very pleased with the proposed revisions. He
encouraged the Council to consider referring some of these matters to the
Commission, i.e., refuge islands not being considered unless the street is
more than 48 feet wide, or the general policy about the types of markings
to use on crosswalks. Mr. Clark reported the Commission could review
these issues as a policy matter and report back to the Council with recommendations. Regarding
the expected high cost of maintaining Level III crossings, Mr. Clark suggested
that information be obtained from other cities as to what the costs are for
the different levels. He said such information would be very useful
for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission to know.
Susan Lloyd, 1516 Windsor,
Secretary of the Benton-Stephens Community Association, thanked the Council
for their work on the project. She reminded them that the Association
wants to be involved in planning the landscaped area and, if possible, some
sort of joint project where they could do a neighborhood marker.
Mr. Janku asked if their
association would be willing to adopt the area. Ms. Lloyd said they
probably would. Mayor Hindman asked if they would be interested in
a pocket park where there could be some playground equipment. Ms. Lloyd
said benches perhaps, but the street was busy at certain times and she would
not want to encourage activity there, especially young people. She
commented a bench would be nice and could serve as a marker.
Mayor Hindman closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Hindman asked about
the 48 foot standard. Mr. Patterson said it was in a draft that would
be coming to the Council for their review. He explained this issue
was discussed at the retreat, and it seems to be typical of the standards
seen across the country. He said it was not a rigid formula, but seemed
to be pretty common. Mr. Patterson reported staff is seeking guidance
in developing a policy.
With this being an extension
of the sidewalk system and Benton School in the area, Mayor Hindman felt
the island was a very good idea. He also felt the Type III markings
should be used. He commented since the City owns the property and there
would be no right-of-way problem, he suggested moving the sidewalk back away
from the street so there could be a grass strip between the walk and the
street. He remarked some trees could be planted in this area and it
would do a lot to improve the intersection.
Mrs. Crockett agreed that
as this is a busy street, playground equipment should not be installed. She
said the street is heavily traveled and children have no business crossing
the street to get to it. She said landscaping would be good.
Mr. Janku said Benton School
would be the best place to put playground equipment.
Mayor Hindman made the motion
that staff be directed to construct the intersection with a pedestrian refuse
island and Type III markings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell
and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B175-99 Approving
change order; approving engineer's final report; levying special assessments;
and
appropriating funds for the West Broadway sidewalk and Smiley Lane walkway
project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson pointed out
that this public hearing pertains to levying special assessments where new
curb and guttering was installed on West Broadway. The maximum tax
bill amount was set at $12.00 per foot, which is the actual cost of installing
the curb and guttering along West Broadway. Approximately 400 feet
was built along the north side and, if approved, Mr. Patterson noted the
tax bill will be in the amount of $4,712.52 against two parcels of property. In
determining whether special benefits have accrued, he suggested the Council
consider that the storm water control has been improved by the installation
of curb and guttering and the associated drop inlets, and that the appearance
and maintainability of the properties, as well as the ability of maintaining
the street (particularly in street cleaning and snow removal), has also been
enhanced.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B175-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B177-99 Calling
for bids for the Route AC sanitary sewer relocation project.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that part
of any major project involves relocation of utilities, and in this case four
relocations are involved. The estimated cost is $175,000 which would
be reimbursed out of the MoDot project cost.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comment, Mayor
Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B177-99 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B177-99, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B192-99 Authorizing
construction of an 8" water main serving Country Woods Subdivision,
Lot 2;
authorizing
payment of differential costs; appropriating funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
is a relatively small project and it is being planned in accordance with
Council policy. The project involves 240 feet of water line at an estimated
cost of $700.00 to be paid out of Water and Light funds.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B192-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU,
CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
(B) Voluntary
annexation of property located approximately 200 feet west of Scott
Boulevard,
between
The Hamlet and Georgetown Subdivisions.
Item B was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
approximate 55 acre tract is located in west Columbia. All agencies,
both inside and outside the City limits, have reviewed the issue. Mr.
Beck said there was no reason it should not be annexed into the City.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
No further action is required
at this time.
(C) Hinkson Creek
streambank stabilization project.
Item C was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
concerns an area along Hinkson Creek, fairly close to Club Woodrail off of
Forum Boulevard. He said the Public Works Department and the
Corps of Engineers have been reviewing the situation. Mr. Beck noted
that the erosion is getting closer and closer to the City's sanitary sewer
manhole and the sewer line itself. The Corps plans to design and contract
the work, with the City providing 35% of the cost to stabilize the location. The
estimated cost for the entire project is $175,000. Mr. Beck pointed
out that the City would acquire the necessary easements to do the work.
Mayor Hindman opened the
public hearing.
There being no comments,
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hindman said rip-rap
is not very attractive and asked that it be taken into consideration during
repairs because this is a park area and he felt it should be made as attractive
as possible. Mrs. Crockett asked if any other means would be far more
expensive. Mr. Patterson said he was sure it would. He explained
that with rip-rap, vegetative regrowth does occur and in a few years
it is hardly noticeable. He commented there is not a lot that can be
done with the rip-rap to make it out of anything other than white rock, and
any other kind of treatment would be very expensive. Mr. Patterson
explained that the Army Corps of Engineers hired a consulting firm who came
up with three design alternatives. He reported this proposal was selected
by the Corps and is considered to be the most practical as well as the most
cost effective.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the staff be directed to proceed with the project. The motion
was seconded by Mr. John and approved unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
B169-99 Authorizing
an annexation agreement with Craig and Shelley Simon.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that when
there is a request for sanitary sewers outside the City limits, and the tract
of ground is not contiguous with the City, a pre-annexation agreement is
required. He described the property as being a 39 acre tract of ground
just outside the City limits. Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
B169-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B170-99 Vacating
portions of street right-of-way and utility easements within Dinwiddie
Industrial
Park,
Plats 1 and 2 and abrogating certain lots.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the proper
departments have reviewed this request and no objections have been received.
B170-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSTAINING:
CROCKETT. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B172-99 Voluntary
annexation of property located within the proposed plat of Stoneridge
Estates,
Plat
3.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk
Mr. Beck said this is a very
small 0.12 acre tract of land. He reported that if the annexation
request is approved, it would allow for the enlargement of an adjacent lot.
B172-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B176-99 Calling
for bids for the construction of the Hinkson Creek Trail Phase II.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
is another phase in the City's overall trail system. He reported this
phase would connect to Capen Park and proceed westward about a mile to the
University of Missouri/Hinkson Creek Recreational Field. He noted a
public hearing was held on October 5, 1998, in regards to this project. The
estimated construction cost for this phase is approximately $337,000, with
$220,000 coming from federal enhancement funds through MoDot. Mr. Beck
indicated the City will pay the remaining balance.
Mayor Hindman said he is
extremely enthusiastic about this project and asked if the City needed to
wait for approval from MoDot before taking bids. Mr. Patterson thought
they had received MoDot's approval within the last few days. He said
there was nothing that would keep staff from proceeding with the bid call.
Mayor Hindman asked about
Phase I. Mr. Patterson said bids were received last week, but they
had come in much higher than the estimate. He indicated that staff
is looking at alternatives as to whether they can award the bid by reducing
some of the costs associated with it. Mr. Patterson stated a report
to the Council was forthcoming.
B176-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B178-99 Approving
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with United HRB General Contractors
for
the
renovation of the Eighth and Cherry parking structure.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that most
of the changes related to electrical work and light fixtures. He said
the roof was more deteriorated than originally thought and would require
complete replacement.
Mr. Patterson said the staff
report had referred to the roof in order to advise the Council that an additional
change order would be forthcoming. He explained the change order being
discussed this evening pertains to electrical service changes and additional
work for the telephone.
Mr. Janku asked about the
completion date. Mr. Patterson said right now they are looking at the
first week in August. He felt comfortable it would be completed before
the start of school.
B178-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B179-99 Confirming
the contract for construction of improvements at the airport; appropriating
funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that four
bids had been received with the low bid from Emery Sapp and Sons in the amount
of $398,134. He reported 90% of the project would be funded from an
FAA grant, and the remaining 10% would by paid out of the City's general
fund.
B179-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B180-99 Confirming
the contract for the Brown Station Road improvement project; appropriating
funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted the low bid
from J. C. Industries of Jefferson City was in the amount of $917,044.80. He
said the bids had been very competitive on this asphaltic concrete work. Mr.
Beck commented this is the first phase of the reconstruction of Brown Station
Road, and it would run from Paris Road northward up to Starke Avenue.
Mrs. Crockett asked if there
was a chance that this portion of road would be torn up at the same time
as Route B. Mr. Patterson said there is a certainty of overlapping
construction periods, but both roads would have to maintain traffic. Mrs.
Crockett asked if Oakland Road would be finished by the time school begins. Mr.
Patterson said it would be essentially finished by the time this project
gets underway.
B180-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B181-99 Confirming
the contract for downtown intersection improvements at Sixth & Broadway,
Hitt & Broadway,
Waugh & Broadway and Eighth & Walnut.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck pointed out that
three bids had been received and J. C. Industries had been the low bid at
$352,939.97. He noted that again the bids were very competitive.
B181-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B184-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the code to establish an all-way stop at the intersection
of Cherry
and
Fifth Streets.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
is currently a two-way stop that the Public Works Department had done a study
on. He said their report indicated that an all-way stop is not warranted,
but the Special Business District Board and a Council member had requested
the change primarily because of the sight distance problem when traveling
westward across the intersection.
Skip Walther, Vice-Chair
of the Special Business District Board of Directors, spoke in support of
passage of the ordinance. He said the SBD does not want to make it
inconvenient for motorists to drive through downtown, but at the same time
they want the safest possible streets. They felt the all-way stop is
justified for safety reasons.
Steve Smith, President of
Premier Bank at 15 S. Fifth Street, said there has been quite a bit of growth
in the area, and there is a lot more planned. He said the sight lines
appear to be the problem. Mr. Smith reported there were two accidents
just today, not major, but he thought the City should be pro-active before
some bad accidents occur.
Greg Ahrens, 1504 Sylvan
Lane, member of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission, said a small group of
them, along with people from the Disabilities Commission, had been surveying
the downtown sidewalks. He said their report would be sent to the Council
shortly. At this particular intersection, from the viewpoint of pedestrians
and those who are disabled, it is very important that the traffic be slowed
down or stopped. Mr. Ahrens commented there is no other way for pedestrians
to get down to the Trailhead Park. He felt this would be the best place
for a four-way stop.
Mrs. Crockett asked about
the study and accident report review. Mr. Patterson said his staff
had performed them. Mrs. Crockett asked if it was their decision that
there not be an all-way stop at this location. Mr. Patterson reported
what staff is obligated to do is to follow the Uniform Traffic Control Devices
manual and the ordinance that adopts it. He said it is difficult for
staff to recommend a sign where it does not meet those warrants. Mr.
Patterson acknowledged it is inevitable that at some point, probably not
very far off, it will meet the warrant. He noted that if staff felt
installing an all-way stop would cause a severe detriment at this location,
they would advise the Council of that fact.
Mr. Janku noted there have
been significant changes in the area since the report was drafted. He
said the business that relocated there was said to draw approximately 1,000
to 1,300 patrons per evening, both vehicular and pedestrian.
Mr. John said this area of
town has been revitalized over the past few years and noted other projects
coming up such as the Health Adventure Center Museum, the Trailhead Park,
and the Bank and night club that have just recently opened. He thought
they would be seeing more in the area. Mr. John said the intersection
is a tough one to cross because the sight lines are not good. He indicated
his support for this amendment.
B184-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B185-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code as it relates to no parking, tow-away zone.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
amendment is intended to address the bus stop area on Rollins at Brady Commons. He
explained signage has been posted for some time and there continues to be
problems with autos parking and blocking the area for buses to unload. Mr.
Beck reported at times the drivers have to unload passengers out in the street. He
explained the situation has been discussed with the University and they are
in concurrence with this amendment.
Mr. Campbell said this would
be a good start, but insufficient. He said they also need to protect
the walkway because people are parking right along and through the walkway. He
said there are pedestrians walking out from in between cars and into traffic. Mr.
Patterson commented that they had originally looked at the entire length,
but this is the area the University wanted to initially change and the situation
would be monitored with a possible extension in the future. He was
not sure the University would be supportive of any more at this time. Mr.
Campbell said it was the City's responsibility for the streets. Mr.
Patterson indicated staff would do whatever the Council directed.
Mr. Janku said there is a
need for short term parking in this area. He wondered if the City should
be looking for certain stretches on Rollins, further to the west and maybe
well to the east, that might be appropriate for some short term parking.
Mr. Campbell agreed with
Mr. Janku, but noted that today when he was in the area, there were cars
parked all along this stretch and the parking lot on Hitt was half empty. Mr.
Janku said that was because it is summer. He said during the school
year it is pretty tough to find a parking place.
The Mayor suggested putting
a median down Rollins and making it one lane each way. He said that
way people could not park because they would stop traffic. Mr. John
asked where the buses would pull off to load and unload.
B185-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B191-99 Appropriating
funds to clean, repair and paint the Walnut Street water tower.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck pointed out that
the report indicated that if the City delayed painting the tower, it would
probably have to be sand blasted and repainted at a cost of about one-half
million dollars. He reported staff felt this project could be done
for about $150,000 and it would extend the life of the paint that is on there
now for another 10 to 12 years. Mr. Beck stated staff recommended they
proceed with this project.
Mr. Janku suggested an apple
or some other City symbol be put on the tower.
B191-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B193-99 Accepting
a law enforcement block grant to purchase police equipment; appropriating
funds.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Chief Botsford said staff
had applied for this grant back in October in conjunction with the COPS bill. He
said this is commonly used for police equipment to assist with the task that
is not normally available through the budget process. He said a joint
award was made both to the City and the Sheriff's office. This is the
City's portion of the grant and it required the formation of a group consisting
of people from the Sheriff's office, the local prosecutor's office, the court
system, the school system, and a non-profit group involved in crime prevention. Chief
Botsford reported Crime Stoppers was the group in this case to review items
that the Sheriff's Department and Police Department thought might be of use
in their fight against crime.
B193-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B194-99 Authorizing
an escrow agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company of Missouri,
N.A.;
authorizing the purchase and deposit of government securities.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the City
is accumulating some additional money in the debt service fund. He
asked the Finance Director to describe how it would be handled.
Lori Fleming explained the
City would be using the funds that have accumulated to pay off early or defease
the remaining 2003 and a portion of the 2002 bonds. By doing
this, she reported the City would save over $240,000 in interest expenses,
in addition to using the funds that have been accumulated for the intended
purpose.
B194-99 was given third reading
with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:
B195-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Boone County related to the construction of public
streets
including
the Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said the suggestion
was to amend this item and table it in order for it to be discussed at the
same time as other related ordinances being introduced this evening. He
indicated this project has been discussed on other occasions with the Council
and the County Commission. Mr. Beck explained that it would extend
Vandiver Drive eastward to connect onto US 63, and would realign Mexico Gravel
Road from the east into this interchange. He pointed out that the bridge
over US 63 is not used for this proposed interchange because it is too close
to the Route B interchange.
Mr. Beck reported a partnership
is being proposed between the developer, MoDot, the City, and the County
Commission. The City's portion of the cost, over a period of years,
will be $2,088,000, and the County's would be $1,068,000. He noted
the County has recently approved the agreement. The developer would
be paying $1,583,000, plus a lot of right-of-way on both sides of US 63 because
of the needed ramps. All of the other parts of the development are
in accordance with City policies in place for arterial and collector streets
in this area. Mr. Beck explained the policy relates to how much the
developer has to pay and what participation the City would have. The
only thing up for much discussion was the interchange cost itself.
Mr. Beck stated that Mr.
Watkins has spent a considerable amount of time working with the developer
to determine how the development would be phased in, and what returns would
come back to the City in the way of sales tax. Mr. Beck pointed out
that at the Council retreat, he discussed the development of a five year
plan for roadway improvements through the year 2005. Mr. Beck commented
this project can be included in that overall plan for funding roadway bridges,
sidewalks, and landscaping.
Mrs. Crockett noted that
the project would stop just short of Hinkson Bridge where Mexico Gravel continues
on. Mr. Beck described it using the overhead. He said that Mexico
Gravel would actually be relocated southward on the east side of the creek. However,
there will also be a connection off of Old Mexico Gravel Road west of the
creek. Mrs. Crockett observed it would not include an expansion from
the creek to Route PP or Ballenger Lane. Mr. Beck replied it is shown
on the plan and the City is waiting for highway approval. Mrs. Crockett
noted it was included in the CIP last year, and she felt this needs to part
of the project because once it is completed it will alleviate a lot of the
traffic at PP and 63.
Mr. Beck reported that the
schedule shows MoDot contributing $850,000 towards this project. It
would be a competitive amount of money the City has pursued as a grant from
the state. He indicated other cities compete for these monies as well,
and there is no assurance it would be received by the City. Mr. Beck
commented if the funds are not granted, the plan is for the developer to
increase their amount by $350,000 and the City would assure the other $500,000
would be in place. He explained this funding has also been plugged
into the City's five year plan.
Looking down the road a few
years, Mr. Campbell asked what the City would lose if virtually all of the
highway structures have been built and the project folds. Mr. Beck
thought development would definitely occur, and believed it would benefit
the community for improved traffic circulation in that area. He was
certain some development will occur, but it was a question of when and what
kind.
Mr. Watkins reported he thought
the project has been developed to try and limit the amount of risk the City
has to take. He said the developer is required to put all of the plans
and specifications up front, get all of the MoDot approvals, and obtain approval
from the Council in terms of the road project before any City money is put
into it. Then prior to the actual construction contracts being signed,
the developer must put forward his contribution, in cash, up front. It
was Mr. Watkin's opinion that the worst case scenario would be that the City
would get a very needed road improvement at 50 cents on the dollar. Mrs.
Crockett asked if that was because we have the County money as well. Mr.
Watkins replied that was correct.
Mr. Janku agreed that the
property would develop at some point and the City could either allow this
to happen in a piece meal fashion where the infrastructure will be inadequate,
or allow the project to develop as it has been outlined previously with the
infrastructure already in place. He said there are examples all over
town where there are major developments and the City cannot get the proper
infrastructure in years later. Mr. Janku noted this plan has the approach
of getting infrastructure in up front to address a long standing need.
Mr. Beck noted that the agreement
has not been signed off on yet by the state. He said there are still
some traffic studies to be paid for by the developer where it has to be shown
to the state that this project is not detrimental to some of the other state-owned
roadways in the area such as PP.
Greg Ahrens, 1504 Sylvan
Lane, Chair of the White Gate Neighborhood Association, said residents are
interested in sidewalks to connect over to the other side so they can access
the new shops when they go in.
Mr. John reported he would
like to see the financial ramifications that have been worked out by the
City. He is looking at the bottom line of the project -- the $7.4 million
the City will be putting up. Mr. John believed it would take a lot
of sales tax revenue to generate enough to pay for the City's portion. He
said when they reviewed it and put it on the Major Thoroughfare Plan, it
was not there at all. He said it was basically that they felt it might
help a little bit in the area because it would get Vandiver across which
is a better link than from Vandiver to Route B to Mexico Gravel which creates
two turns. Mr. John said this agreement has come about because someone
wants to develop this area, not because the City had a plan to put an interchange
in at this location. He wanted to make sure this expenditure makes
sense for the City of Columbia.
Mr. Beck noted that these
road improvements were on the arterial street plan but when it had not been
approved by the state, it had been taken off because there was nothing to
connect it to at that time. He said a big part of this is for the developer,
but part of it is for the community. Mr. Beck felt there would be some
overall community benefit other than just the sales tax return. He
stated he would send Mr. John a copy of the payback schedule.
Mr. Campbell said he was
in favor of pursuing this, but only because there are a number of steps along
the way in which the City can pull back if they so desire. He said
they are not making a final cut on this at this point.
Mr. Janku said part of the
project cost, like Mexico Gravel Road, he did not consider an incremental
cost to this project. He noted the City would eventually be putting
in many of the streets anyway. He thought the contributions from the
County and the developer were significant.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B195-99 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
to table B195-99, as amended, to the July 6, 1999, meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B196-99 Authorizing
an agreement with CenterState Properties, L.L.C. related to construction
of
public
streets including the Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
to amend B196-99 per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that B196-99, as amended, be tabled to the July 6, 1999, meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B197-99 Approving
the final plat of Stoneridge Estates, Plat 2, a major subdivision;
accepting the
dedication
of rights-of-way and easements; authorizing a performance contract; and
authorizing
a development contract.
The bill was given second
reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this
involves a 32 acre R-1 subdivision.
Mr. Hancock said it is the
final plat that would add more lots to Smithton Ridge and provide a second
means of access into the overall subdivision at the end of Smith Drive. Part
of the approval would be a development agreement which assigns responsibilities
for not only improvement of the street, but sidewalks and other improvements
along Smith Drive that would be extended from just past Windemere out to
the end of the development. Mr. Hancock noted that staff had been earnestly
working with the developer and his attorney to arrive at the agreement. Other
than that, he said it was a fairly straightforward subdivision.
Mr. Boeckmann indicated the
Council had been given an amendment sheet this evening that would be a substitute
for the amendment sheet that was in the packet (he had made a mistake in
referring to Exhibit A which should have been Exhibit B). He said the
amendment sheet substitutes the agreement that was in the packet for the
agreement that was introduced the last time. He said a lot of it was
to clean up handwritten corrections made when it was introduced at the previous
meeting at the last minute. The only thing that has not been
worked out to the staff's satisfaction related to paragraph 7 which deals
with construction of the sidewalk. Mr. Boeckmann reported the staff
recommendation had been that the sidewalk be constructed at the same time
as an agreement is reached with the developer on the south side of the street. The
agreement as written is what the developer is requesting -- that the sidewalks
be put in as the lots are developed.
Mr. Patterson said that Mr.
Herrigon, the developer on the south side of the street, had put up the funding
for sidewalks and staff felt it would be better to get the walks built at
the same time the street was being constructed. Mr. Patterson said
the developer has reservations about that.
Mayor Hindman asked about
the advantage of putting the streets and sidewalks in at the same time. Mr.
Patterson explained if the sidewalks are already in place, the City would
not have to go back and potentially tax bill property, or have to deal with
people who bought a house not knowing they would have to pay for a sidewalk
in their rear yard. He said staff felt it would be better to construct
it all at once like they are doing on the south side.
Mr. Janku noted that developers
have reservations about the construction of sidewalks in conjunction with
the construction of homes due to the potential damage. Mr. Patterson
said these lots would have rear yards on Smith Drive. Mr. Janku said
he was pointing out that potential damage would be minimal because of that.
Mr. John asked if there is
a set policy in place. Mr. Patterson said there is a policy simply
because the ordinance stipulates sidewalks will be required unless specifically
waived by the City Council. He said the ordinance does not differentiate
between improved or unimproved streets. He noted there is a staff policy
that had been in practice for several years, but it really did not have any
weight as far as ordinances.
Mrs. Crockett asked where
the street would lead. Mr. Patterson said it connects to Louisville
Drive on the Major Thoroughfare Plan.
Don Stohldrier, 4016 Glen
Eagle, explained that he is the developer of the property and offered to
answer any questions. Mayor Hindman understood approval was recommended
subject to the sidewalks being built. He asked if that was Mr. Stohldrier's
understanding. Mr. Stohldrier said that was not what he saw in the
packet while meeting with Mr. John today. He said what he saw recommended
approval without any conditions. Mayor Hindman understood it was coming
to the Council with the recommendation that the sidewalks be built on the
back of the lots. He asked if that was correct. Mr. Patterson
said that had been staff's request at the time of the agreement, but it has
been negotiated between Mr. Stohldrier's attorney and the City. He
said the attorney requested that the agreement be brought to the Council
in its present form.
Mr. Patterson pointed out
that there are mechanisms to assure a sidewalk will be built even if the
City has to tax bill them after houses are in place. It is simply the
issue of whether or not the Council wants the walks built now or at a later
date. Mayor Hindman asked if he understood that the agreement presently
in front of the Council has had the requirement that sidewalks be built now
taken out. Mr. Boeckmann said that is correct. Mayor Hindman
asked if the Council wanted to approve the agreement in the form the staff
requested, with sidewalk construction to occur now, what needed to be done. Mr.
Boeckmann said the Council could amend the agreement so it would go back
to the way it was in the first draft. Mayor Hindman said he was inclined
to move that it be amended to go back to the way the staff originally wanted
it.
Mr. Stohldrier said all of
these issues should have been brought up at the preliminary plat stage --
when he could have made a decision on whether he wanted to spend $150,000
to buy a piece of ground that he had no desire to own simply to get a second
entrance. He said they had requested tax billing on Smith Drive with
the assumption that three to five years from now it would be built. He
could not imagine justification for building Smith Drive because it goes
nowhere.
Mr. Campbell said that timing
should be taken into account. He said all they are talking about here
is timing -- when will the sidewalks be built, and will they be built as
part of the road construction or when the lots are developed. He felt
the Council should take into account the immediacy of need. Mr. Campbell
observed that currently, Smith Drive is not part of a network but it will
be at some time. He said it is very highly probable that before that
network is completed, the sidewalks will be built. Mr. Campbell agreed
with Mr. Stohldrier in that these things should be requested up front.
Mr. Janku asked when this
information had been conveyed to Mr. Stohldrier. Mr. Patterson thought
staff's first comments went out in March when they reviewed the final plat. While
it is true Smith Drive was not scheduled to be constructed on the CIP, Mr.
Patterson said the plat does have more than 106 lots with only one entrance
and Smith Drive is the only way, in the staff's opinion, to provide an effective
entrance. For that reason, he said they offered to participate to a
substantial extent in order to get the street out. Mr. Patterson said
his conversation with the attorney for the developer was that it could be
done either way. However, he believed it was the Council's preference
to have sidewalks built in conjunction with the street, if not with it, in
order to have a pedestrian network. Mr. Patterson commented that staff
felt, particularly on the north side where it would tie into existing sidewalks
within the subdivision, it would create some circulation but they had not
made it a demand for approval. He said they had been consistent
in saying that to the developer all along.
Mr. Janku thought the Council
had worked on a policy where if it was an unimproved street, a temporary
sidewalk would have to be installed. Mr. Patterson said the difference
here is that part of this is along property that has been final platted,
but not completely developed yet. His point was that even though some
of this is outside the final plat being considered by Council at this time,
it all ties into the same development and the same subdivision.
Mr. Janku made the motion
to amend the agreement to reflect what was originally drafted to make it
consistent with what was agreed to by a developer on the other side of the
street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Crayton.
Mr. Janku felt the Council
had made it pretty clear that they expect sidewalks to be built contemporaneous
with the platting. He noted there have been problems in areas where
sidewalks were constructed in a piece meal fashion. Mr. Janku stated
it was a relatively new policy, but he felt they should stick with it. He
thought the developers on both sides should be treated equally.
Mr. John had two problems
with this policy. He wondered when the street was going to be built. He
said it goes nowhere and serves nobody except a few people. He said
there a lot of subdivisions that connect into unimproved streets where the
owner is not required to rebuild a street because the eventual street is
for a lot of traffic, not just that particular subdivision. Mr. John's
other problem was that these are back sidewalks, not the sidewalks the people
living in these houses would be using anymore than anyone else living in
the whole neighborhood. He said there is a mechanism in place to get
the sidewalk built. He noted one cannot get an occupancy permit on
a house until the sidewalk is built. Because this involves an unimproved
street (Smith Drive) which may someday be improved, Mr. John said the City
wants a special agreement for building the sidewalks. He did not see
that as a fair way of doing it because the developer does not know where
the sidewalk would be because there is no curb and gutter there presently.
Mr. Janku believed the sidewalk
would be in conjunction with the improvement. Mr. Patterson said
that was correct, the street would be built this year to improved standards
with curb and guttering. He said that is when the sidewalks would go
in. Mr. John said right now it is an unimproved street. Mr. Janku
agreed. Mr. John asked why there is a difference to charge it up front
than to charge it at a later date like the City has been doing for all other
sidewalks. Mr. Janku said they have found that sidewalks are being
developed in a piece meal basis so there is no good circulation. Mr.
John said that was based on when the lots were developed. Mr. Janku
said that was correct, and that creates the lack of a good sidewalk network
until maybe years down the road. He said this way, the sidewalks get
put in place when the subdivision is developing and the need is being put
into place. Mr. Janku explained then the cost can be allocated throughout
the entire subdivision.
Mrs. Crockett said that every
lot is being developed and some of the lots are probably pre-sold and are
just waiting for the final plat to be approved. She asked how Mr. Stohldrier
was supposed to go back and tell the people he was going to up the price. She
believed he would have to incur the cost of the sidewalk going in on the
back lot. Mrs. Crockett did not think that was right.
Mr. Campbell pointed out
that the two lots on the south side were relatively small and that they were
not talking about large amounts of money for the homeowner to do the
walks themselves. He said they are also talking about a small lot for
building on and that made the possibility greater of damaging the walks during
construction. Mr. Campbell said they should use the same logic they
use on front walks -- wait until after construction.
Mrs. Crockett asked if it
was correct that the developer was not told at the preliminary plat stage
that the sidewalks would have to be built. Mr. Hancock said he was
not present at the concept review, but added that sidewalks are the first
thing that rolls off any staff member's tongue anymore -- regardless of the
project. He said the developer requested that it be tax bill improved,
but he did not feel that sidewalks are part of the tax bill project. Mr.
Hancock indicated staff has been suggesting temporary sidewalk improvements
on roads where they would not be building a street any time soon. He
said now Public Works has found a way to get the street built in a timely
fashion. Regarding the developer across the road escrowing money for
sidewalks, Mr. Hancock said he had done it at the suggestion of his consulting
engineer. Mrs. Crockett said she understood he had been given a time
frame to get it done. Mr. Patterson said he had been advised that he
would have to get a variance from the City Council if he did not provide
for the sidewalks, and he made the choice to put the money up rather than
request a variance.
Mr. Patterson pointed out
that they were not just talking about sidewalks on the two lots, but about
completing the sidewalk network along the north side which is already behind
some lots that are developed and some are not. This involves the entire
north side of the street down to Stone Valley Parkway.
Mr. John understood they
were hitting this phase of the development with a sidewalk for the other
phases. Mr. Patterson said that is what they are requesting in order
to get the network in. Mr. Janku said that way someone walking to the
new neighborhood commercial area would be able to use the new sidewalk on
the north side of Smith Drive. In return, Mr. Patterson said the City
would be agreeing to acquire right-of-way along the south side of Smith Drive
because they realize the developer cannot acquire it on his own. He
said the City could assure the right-of-way being in place.
Mr. John asked about the
agreement . Mr. Patterson said the agreement the Council originally
received stipulated that the sidewalk would be constructed at the same time
as the extension of Smith Drive. Mr. Boeckmann explained what had been
introduced at the last minute at the previous meeting was the ordinance drafted
by Mr. VanMatre, the developer's attorney, and edited by Mr. Boeckmann in
handwriting in order to expedite the processing of the plat. He said
that is what is in front of the Council now. The agreement presently
before the Council stipulated that the sidewalk would have to be constructed
at the same time as the extension. Mr. Boeckmann assumed the Council
would approve the amendment sheet and then vote on the sidewalk. The
amendment sheet substitutes a new agreement for the one introduced last time. He
said most of his handwritten changes were incorporated in the proposed amendment
sheet, but not the changes in paragraph seven.
Because development is occurring
throughout the area, Mayor Hindman felt they should proceed with the goal
of getting the sidewalk network in.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that B197-99 be amended per the amendment sheet. The motion was seconded
by Mr. John and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Janku restated his earlier
motion to further amend B197-99 by substituting the original language. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Crayton and defeated by voice vote.
B197-99, as amended, was
given third reading with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. 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.
B171-99 Vacating
an unbuilt street right-of-way located north of Vandiver Drive and
west of Parker
Street.
B173-99 Approving
the final plat of Heritage Meadows, Plat 6; authorizing a performance contract.
B174-99 Approving
the final plat of Wyatt Lane Acres, Plat 6; authorizing a performance contract.
B182-99 Confirming
the contract for construction of sanitary sewers for the Route B sanitary
sewer
relocation project.
B183-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff for engineering services for
improvements
at the airport.
B186-99 Amending
Chapter 27 of the Code relating to street lighting standards.
B187-99 Approving
engineer's report for water main upgrade along Vawter School Road.
B188-99 Approving
engineer's report for 12-inch water main along Fairview Road.
B189-99 Accepting
easements for utility purposes.
B190-99 Authorizing
a water interconnect and purchase agreement with Consolidated Public
Water
Service District #1.
R110-99 Setting
a public hearing: storm drainage improvements in the Blossom Court area.
R111-99 Setting
a public hearing: construction of sidewalks along the east side of State
Route 163
(Providence
Road) from Business Loop 70 to Texas Avenue.
R112-99 Setting
a public hearing: 1999 street maintenance tax bill project.
R113-99 Setting
a public hearing: Rothwell Neighborhood Park Development project.
R114-99 Setting
a public hearing: construction of Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
R115-99 Authorizing
Supplement No. 1 to the Bucher, Willis & Ratliff contract for Ozark Air
Carrier
expansion
project.
R116-99 Authorizing
a memorandum of agreement with the Missouri Department of Health to track
communicable
diseases.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R117-99 Authorizing
a contract with MFA Petroleum Company for construction of a median on
Scott
Boulevard.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
off-site improvement was agreed to when discussing Scott Boulevard being
brought up to City standards. He said MFA had said they would participate
in a major portion of the cost of a median, with their share being $8,000.
Mr. Campbell said he had
heard a comment that the whole development was being changed to eliminate
some of the traffic access to Cherry Hill. He asked if there was any
truth to that. Mr. Hancock replied that MFA is a separate project from
Cherry Hill. He felt it was somewhat facing inward as the pumps and
canopies are on the other side of the store from the corner. Mr. Campbell
felt that would have an effect on the whole development.
The vote on R117-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R118-99 Authorizing
a contract of obligation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
for
financial assurances for proper closure activities at Columbia's landfill.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
is an annual agreement entered into with DNR amounting to $16,640,995, which
he noted to be a slight increase over the previous year. Mr. Beck commented
that he would like to see the law changed, but he did not see any movement
toward that.
The vote on R118-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R119-99 Authorizing
a grant application to Boone County for improvements to Blue Ridge
Road,
Garth
Avenue, Brown Station Road and Route B pedestrian bridge.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson described the
project as being part of the revenue sharing program the County has with
the latest sales tax issue. He said each year the County sends an invitation
for grant applications. Mr. Patterson said they were not certain of
the potential of funding any of the projects, but they asked the staff to
make some suggestions of those that currently might be considered City/County
type roadways that can be included in the application. He said the
applications have to be in during the month of July, so staff needed some
direction before the end of June if Council wishes to proceed with the application
for funding. Mr. Patterson pointed out that this is called a grant
program, but actually is the revenue sharing funds the County designates
for distribution to cities and governments in the county for major Type I
projects.
Mrs. Crockett said both priority
three and four are in the third ward and she was happy to see them.
Mr. Janku spoke for priorities
one and two. He said both Garth and Blue Ridge have significant traffic
already, and the Vanderveen Subdivision will eventually tie in with 700 plus
homes to be platted. He noted the traffic increase will be substantial
and the improvement will be much needed.
The vote on R119-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R120-99 Approving
a preliminary plat of Smithton Ridge, Phase 2; granting a variance
to the
subdivision
regulations.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the Planning
and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of this request on an 8-0
vote. The vote had been 6-2 to approve the variance regarding temporary
easements for the cul-de-sac. He explained that 91 R-1 lots would be
created and two R-3 lots.
The vote on R120-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R121-99 Approving
the preliminary plat of Vanderveen Subdivision, Plat No. 1.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that Planning
and Zoning had recommended approval on this request on a 7-0 vote. He
said they added conditions regarding the details of a future location of
North Providence Road -- extending it north of a point south of Bear Creek
where it terminates presently. In addition, conditions were added regarding
traffic calming devices on the parkway.
Mr. Janku remembered some
discussion of 763 and potential turning lanes to deal with the problem of
traffic stopping to enter and exit the subdivision. He asked if there
was anything going on that would allow for some sort of left turn lane. Mr.
Hancock replied there was not, at least as far as he knew. He indicated
they should be getting adequate right-of-way of any final plats in the future
to do something. He said this was the first he had heard of it, but
he could pursue it, although final plats are being introduced in the area. Mr.
Hancock stated staff would check into it between now and second reading.
The vote on R121-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CAMPBELL, JOHN,
COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSTAINING: CROCKETT. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R122-99 Authorizing
an agreement with Memorial Day Weekend-Salute to Veterans Corporation
for
the
2000 air show.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
is similar to previous agreements and approval is needed in order for the
group to work on other agreements.
Mr. Coffman clarified that
this event is not sponsored by the City in anyway. He commented that
this organization is able to restrict the freedom of expression and other
activities based on the theory that they are a private organization that
has been permitted to use the airport just like any other organization could. He
asked if any other organization would be able to reserve the tarmac and facilities. Mayor
Hindman supposed they could if they wanted to put on an air show or something
airport affiliated. Mr. Coffman asked about the police and if they
are used without compensation as would be true of any public gathering of
this size. Mr. Beck replied it was the same as any other large event,
such as the Balloon Nationals.
The vote on R122-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R123-99 Authorizing
an Adopt-A-Spot Agreement with Shelly Soligo.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this was being
done in accordance with Council policy and was another example of where a
particular area is being adopted and maintained.
Mayor Hindman thanked Ms.
Soligo.
The vote on R123-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R124-99 Directing
staff to draft an ordinance to rezone property on the north side of
East Sexton
Road
between North Garth and Grand Avenue.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this
was a Council initiated rezoning. If the resolution is adopted, Mr.
Boeckmann explained that the issue would simply go to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and they will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation
to the Council. He indicated the Council would get it back for another
public hearing.
Bruce Lynch, 204 Third Avenue,
President of the Ridgeway Neighborhood Association, reported the Association
has spoken with the owner of this property, and they have possibly reached
some workable agreements. Mr. Lynch indicated Mr. McNab is willing
to work with the neighborhood group in acquiring some funds (if residents
did some of the foot work) for getting grant money together to potentially
convert the property into a park and also a turn around or some sort of parking
lot for the Ridgeway School. He said residents were most concerned
about a large development coming in. Mr. Lynch thanked the Council
for other projects going on in their neighborhood.
Pat Kelly, 1007 Grand, said
this area is undergoing a neighborhood reclamation. She reported a
part of that involved this 20 year old agreement regarding Mr. McNab putting
in a building structure to house the elderly. The agreement had been
that the zoning would go away if nothing was done in two years. She
noted that had never happened. Ms. Kelly asked the Council to see that
the original zoning be redesignated. Ms. Crayton thanked the
neighborhood association for sticking to their guns about revitalization.
The vote on R124-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted,
reading as follows:
R125-99 Authorizing
Health Adventure Center, Inc. to begin construction of Health Adventure
Center
building.
The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the
agreement stipulated that the group had to begin work in 24 months or the
agreement would be void. He said the agreement is up in July and the
group has indicated, in writing, what they plan to construct. Mr. Beck
felt it would be enough of a building that it would protect the City's public
interest. He suggested that they be given permission to proceed.
Mr. John asked what gave
the staff the understanding that they have the money available. Mr.
Beck said he was told the money is in the bank.
The vote on R125-99 was recorded
as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL,
JOHN, COFFMAN. 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:
B198-99 Authorizing
the construction of storm drainage improvements on Blossom Court utilizing
city
employees.
B199-99 Authorizing
the 1999 street maintenance project; levying special assessments.
B200-99 Authorizing
Change Order No. 3 with Paric Corporation in connection with the Sixth and
Cherry
parking garage project; authorizing a settlement agreement.
B201-99 Authorizing
the acquisition of easements for the Alton Avenue drainage improvement
project,
Phase III.
B202-99 Authorizing
the acquisition of easements for the Bear Creek Trail Phase III.
B203-99 Confirming
the contract of Emery Sapp & Sons for the Grant Lane improvement project.
B204-99 Approving
the final plat of Vanderveen Crossing, Plat No. 1; authorizing a performance
contract.
B205-99 Approving
the final plat of Vanderveen Crossing, Plat No. 2; authorizing a performance
contract.
B206-99 Approving
the final plat of Vanderveen Plaza, Plat No. 1; authorizing a performance
contract.
B207-99 Vacating
a portion of a sewer easement within the Eastgate Plaza Development;
accepting
an easement for sewer purposes.
B208-99 Rezoning
property located on the south side of I-70 Drive Southeast, east of Glenstone
Drive
from C-3 and M-C to M-1.
B209-99 Rezoning
property located on the northwest corner of Ballenger Lane and Ria Street
from
R-2
to C-1.
B210-99 Rezoning
property located at the south terminus of Yorkshire Drive from R-3 to R-1.
B211-99 Rezoning
property located at 407 and 604 N. Providence Road and 303 and 305 Hickman
Avenue
from R-3 to O-1.
B212-99 Approving
the revision to the "Milo H. Walz, Phase 4" C-P Development Plan.
B213-99 Approving
the "Boone Hospital Center Surface Parking" O-P Development Plan.
B214-99 Approving
the "Pride/Phoenix Soccer Park" C-P Development Plan.
B215-99 Voluntary
annexation of property located west of Scott Boulevard, between the Hamlet
and
Georgetown Subdivisions.
B216-99 Accepting
easements for utility purposes.
B217-99 Authorizing
the development of Rothwell Park utilizing city forces.
B218-99 Amending
Chapter 14 of the Code relating to towing abandoned and illegally parked
vehicles.
B219-99 Appropriating
funds for the Memorial Tree and Bench program.
B220-99 Appropriating
funds donated by Boone Hospital for the purchase of automatic external
defibrillator
units.
B221-99 Appropriating
funds for Vandiver Drive/Highway 63 Interchange.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Intra Departmental
Transfer of Funds Request.
Report accepted.
(B) Swimming
Pool Ordinance.
Mr. Beck noted that the proposed
ordinance itself is quite large, but there was an explanation of the changes
prepared by the staff. He also noted there has been no major review
of the ordinance since 1972.
Mr. Campbell asked if the
report had gone before any boards or commissions. Mr. Beck thought
the report was the result of a task force and the Board of Health working
with the staff.
Mr. John asked that copies
be sent to various pool owners, apartment complexes, and people that the
Health Department currently knows to have swimming pools. He also suggested
sending it to pool contractors. Mr. Beck suggested that a copy of the
summary be sent, and then if there additional questions, they could look
at the thick ordinance. Mr. Campbell suggested sending it to only the
apartment owners association. Mr. John said they could do that. Mr.
Beck said there are approximately 100 pools involved. Mr. Janku suggested
that the Board of Health hold a public hearing on the subject. Mr.
Campbell asked if they had held a public hearing. Mr. Boeckmann said
he was not aware of a public hearing. Mr. Beck said he would ask the
Board of Health to hold a public hearing if they have not had one already.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that the Board of Health be requested to hold a public hearing if they have
not already done so. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
(C) Benton-Stephens
Overlay District.
Mr. Beck said he had brought
up the fact at the retreat that the report was now available. He said
the next step, if Council chooses to move forward with it, would be to refer
it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation.
Mrs. Crockett motioned to
refer this issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(D) Signage for
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's).
Mr. Beck said questions are
coming up relating to the issue of signage for Automatic Teller Machines
where a bank building is not involved. The staff suggestion is to forward
this issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Patterson said right
now the only recourse is for applicants to go before the Board of Adjustment. He
said staff would like to move forward with some type of definition and clarification
of the ordinance as it regards allowable signage for stand alone ATM's.
Mr. Janku made the motion
that the issue be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
review and recommendation to the Council. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Upon receiving the majority
vote of the Council the following individuals were appointed to the following
Boards and Commissions:
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Gray, Randy D., 403 S. William, Ward 6 - term
to expire 4/1/00
CULTURAL AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE
Friedman, Robert S., 1502 E. Walnut, Ward 3
- term to expire 7/1/00
Larson, Sidney, 1408 Whitburh, Ward 5 - term
to expire 7/1/00
Williams, Karen D., 400 W. Broadway, Ward 4
- term to expire 7/1/00
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Horner, Winifred B., 1904 Tremont, Ward 4 -
term to expire 6/30/02
Sievert, Donald E., 300 Edgewood, Ward 4 - term
to expire 6/30/02
Young, Virginia G., 10 E. Parkway, Ward 4 -
term to expire 6/30/02
BOARD OF MECHANICAL EXAMINERS
Burks, Charles F., 1151 E. High Point Lane,
County - term to expire 6/17/02
WATER & LIGHT ADVISORY BOARD
Baumgardner, Tom, 1815 W. Rollins, Ward 4 -
term to expire 6/30/03
Gaeth, Ernie K., 1106 Willowcreek, Ward 5 -
term to expire 6/30/03
COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Regarding Smith Drive, Mr.
Campbell explained there is a large area of sink holes . He asked that
the staff review and tweak, if necessary, the City's ordinances to make sure
such conditions are covered in view of any development plans that might be
brought in. He asked that the staff report back on their findings.
Mr. Campbell said he wanted
to make sure there is no more confusion over sidewalks in such areas as had
been discussed earlier.
Mr. Campbell made the motion
that staff be directed to review such ordinances, and if necessary, bring
back any changes to make sure things are clearly stated as to what and when
sidewalks must be constructed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku
and approved unanimously by voice vote.
At the intersection of Southampton
and Forum, Mr. John said the new swimming facility has created a lot of concern
about traffic in the area and children getting out of cars running across
the street. He had previously requested that the staff look into the
situation. He noticed the City has done some striping on parking to
get it back away from the curbs, but at this point, there seems to be a lot
of concern about safety, sight lines, and a four-way stop.
Mr. John said around institutions
like Boone Hospital, Stephens College, the University, Columbia College,
and the downtown area, many cities designate streets for residential parking
only when there are residences adjacent to these types of institutions. He
said residents are given special permits for parking on the streets and they
have to display a sticker. As an example, for someone who may be in
a hurry going into Boone Hospital may find it easier to park on Ann Street
or William Street than to go to the parking lot. He said they block
out the residents from being able to use the front of their homes for parking. Mr.
John proposed that the staff look into some sort of a residential parking
permit on streets near institutions and a way of developing it for those
areas.
Mr. Coffman indicated that
he knows a little about residential parking. He said the issue has
come up off and on with the East Campus Neighborhood Association. He
noted it is a little more complicated than it sounds at first because of
issues such as who gets permits, how many permits do they get, etc. Mr.
Coffman stated there are negotiations going on right now with fraternities
along College and the East Campus Neighborhood to try to define ways to address
the situation.
Mr. John made the motion
that the staff check into the situation and report back on what could be
done in the way of residential parking permits. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Coffman and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mrs. Crayton reported that
a young lady had been hit on Worley Street at Oak. She said a car had
been behind the bus and when the bus pulled away the child was struck. She
said drivers need to be educated about waiting for all buses, not just school
buses.
Mayor Hindman suggested having
the Risk Management Office look into what could be done.
Mr. Janku commented on the
skateboard park dedication and how well-received the park is by young people. He
felt it was successful because so many young people had been actively involved
in planning the facility.
Mr. Janku spoke about earlier
discussions relating to the Cow Branch Sewer Extension that ties into Bear
Creek. There had been some thought about it being used as some sort
of potential walking trail or path. At the hearing on the rezoning
of Vanderveen, he said Mr. Moore indicated some degree of support for it. Mr.
Janku was following up to make sure the City is interested in the same thing
and was hopeful it could be incorporated in their plans.
Mr. Campbell explained that
in Kansas City they use vans as an extension of their mass transit system. The
vans are provided to private drivers who then take four or five people with
them to a destination on a regular basis. He said from the article
he read, it may be a solution for people that might be going to Route B or
other places that are not covered by current bus routes. Mr. Campbell
had asked Mr. Beck to check into this innovative way of extending bus services
without the use of large buses.
Ms. Crayton said she also
heard they were tapping into the Welfare to Work Program. She felt
Columbia is missing out on a lot of funding that could help extend the bus
routes.
Mayor Hindman said he had
received a couple of calls regarding Oakwood Hills Park where the playground
equipment has been taken out. Mr. Hood explained that the playground
equipment was removed with the intention of replacing it. He reported
the equipment has been ordered and it should be put in some time this summer. Mr.
Hood related that some of the old equipment did not meet the revised safety
standards. Mayor Hindman was concerned about a bottleneck at
Rogers where the extension of Park Avenue (Orr Street?) ends. He asked
about the possibility of making it a right turn only, from Park Avenue to
Rogers Street. Mayor Hindman also noted sidewalk gaps while walking
on Park Avenue near Rogers Street. He asked the staff to look into
that while dealing with the intersection.
Mayor Hindman made the motion
that a report come back to the Council regarding the intersection. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Susan Lloyd, 1516 Windsor
Street, Benton-Stephens Community Association, Neighborhood, thanked the
Council for pursuing the Benton-Stephens Conservation Overlay District and
the staff for their assistance.
William Woodward, 200A Unity,
relayed a personal experience he had encountered when getting off of the
bus at West Worley and Oak Street last week. He said bus drivers do
everything they can to block the lane to keep people from passing. Mr.
Woodward suggested a no passing law on all buses in Columbia when discharging
people. To block cars from passing, he said the driver left a space
between the bus and the curb and when he stepped down off the bus, he was
hit by a bicycle.
The meeting adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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