INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for
a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 19, 2001, in the Council
Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following
results: Council Members JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, and
CAMPBELL 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 February 5, 2001, 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
The agenda, including the Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously
by voice vote on a motion made by Mrs. Crockett and a second by Mr. Campbell.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
Mayor Hindman welcomed Boy Scout Troop 25 from Grace Bible
Church.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B40-01 Amending Chapter 23 of the City
Code relating to sign regulations.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the Council had requested this amendment
as it relates to signage on Providence Road, north of Bear Creek. The Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation is to re-label this section of Providence
as a collector street which would further restrict the size and height of signs.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B40-01 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B41-01 Amending Chapter 29 of the City
Code relating to parking and screening requirements.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Dudark explained that this amendment stems from a communication
received from the Board of Adjustment. One issue deals with the interpretation
of screening for a parking area - whether screening is required when such is
50 feet or more away from a residential use. He explained that a comma had simply
been left out of the ordinance. Mr. Dudark noted that the Board has been making
the proper interpretation, but the change will clarify it for them.
Mr. Dudark reported the second item pertains to the amount
of parking required when a use is not specified. Currently, the Director of Public
Works requires five parking spaces. The amendment being proposed will require
two spaces rather than five.
Mr. Dudark explained the last item relates to the amount of
required parking for swimming facilities. He noted the current ordinance requires
one parking space for every 100 square feet of building area. Mr. Dudark pointed
out that building area has not been a good measure of parking demands for a facility.
This particular issue has created a lot of interest in the community. He commented
that Joanne Macher, who is the owner of a local aquatic facility, has done a
substantial amount of research on the subject. After review by staff, the issue
was divided into two different categories -- outdoor and indoor pools.
Mr. Dudark reported the first section of the ordinance would
establish a base number of one parking space per 150 square feet of water surface
area. This number would increase as amenities are added, i.e., zero depth entry,
diving board, concession stand, tennis courts. The second section proposes to
reduce the amount of required parking if access to the facility is limited to
a residential area.
In regards to indoor pools, Mr. Dudark explained the base
number for parking is proposed to be one space for every 200 square feet of water
surface area. He noted that if additional amenities are being provided in the
overall complex (cardiovascular area, weight room, game courts, etc.), additional
parking will be required. He said parking would be triggered by whether or not
those facilities are included in the overall complex. Mr. Dudark remarked that
a 20% reduction in parking would be applied if a portion of the pool is devoted
to training or therapy. However, this would not be true for a pool serving a
residential area as those patrons would not usually walk to the facility during
the winter.
Mayor Hindman noted that attorneys from both sides of the
issue had requested that this issue be tabled.
Mr. Coffman commented that he had been impressed by the amount
of research Ms. Macher had done. He would be interested to hear Mr. Dudark's
analysis of it.
Mr. Janku spoke in favor of continuing the issue so that more
information can be obtained. He complimented Ms. Macher on the work she had done.
He wondered about the amount of parking that would be required for an indoor
athletic club as compared to pools. Mr. Janku thought further study is still
necessary in regards to the demand for parking that is generated by those types
of facilities.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Joanne Macher, owner of Macher Aquatic Center at 3015 Chinaberry,
reported that she did not ask to have this issue tabled. She explained her research
and referred the Council to Appendix C, Item C, regarding the formula for parking
ratios at the Jefferson City YMCA and the Columbia Community Recreation Center.
Ms. Macher noted that both of the facilities plan to have swimming pools as well
as aerobics, cardiovascular and weight rooms. She said that the Jefferson City
YMCA has one parking spot for every 343 square feet. She reported the facility
actually contains about 51,000 square feet, so the parking ratio would drop to
just under one for every 300 square feet. Ms. Macher commented that the Columbia
Recreation Center was approved for one parking spot for every 300 square feet.
Mr. Campbell asked Ms. Macher if she had been in negotiations
regarding this issue. Ms. Macher said she had not, and was surprised to hear
about the proposal to table this item.
Mr. Janku asked Ms. Macher if the Council were to table the
issue for two weeks, whether it would cause a problem for her. Ms. Macher responded
that if two weeks would help the Council to make a more informed decision, she
would not oppose that. However, she would also be agreeable if the Council voted
on the amendment this evening.
Skip Walther, an attorney with offices at 700 Cherry, spoke
on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Benton. He confirmed that the Benton's have not
been negotiating with Ms. Macher nor did he feel that would be appropriate as
the proposed ordinance would not only affect Ms. Macher's facility, but all other
future facilities in Columbia. Mr. Walther stated his request to table was initiated
because his clients were not aware the process was ongoing until they saw the
advertised public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. He said
his clients had not participated in the drafting of this contemplated legislation
as Ms. Macher had done to a substantial degree. While that is appropriate for
citizens to do, especially in light of her proposed development, Mr. Walther
said it is disconcerting that somebody who has a financial stake in the outcome
of a particular piece of legislation is the only one advising the City or providing
public input. It seemed that it would be perfectly appropriate for the Council
to seek additional public input. Mr. Walther remarked that his clients would
like to have this opportunity because they do not feel the parking requirements
under the proposed ordinance are adequate for an outdoor pool as it would provide
for no more parking spaces than currently exist at Ms. Macher's facility. The
Benton's do not feel that to be an appropriate number of parking spaces given
the traffic that frequents the facility. Mr. Walther indicated his clients would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issue with staff.
Mr. Campbell noted that the parking at Ms. Macher's outdoor
pool is already in place, so anything applying to outdoor pools in this proposed
ordinance would not apply to the existing pool. Mr. Walther said that was correct,
but if his clients' experience is consistent with the experience of future subdivisions
within the City, it would be instructive on whether or not the parking requirement
is appropriate for future developments.
Mr. Coffman asked Mr. Walther whether the Benton's have an
opinion on the proposal for the indoor pool. Mr. Walther replied they are not
aware of the specifics of the proposal. He believed that analysis still needed
to be done.
Rebecca Weatherspoon, 2504 Lacewood, asked the Council to
table the issue because she had not heard about it being on the agenda until
late this afternoon. She had not seen the proposed changes recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Darren Loup, 2100 Creasy Springs, spoke in favor of the proposed
amendments. He explained his experience with swimming pools over the last few
years as both of his children are involved competitively. He asked the Council
to pass the ordinance this evening.
Jim Sholes, 116 Park Hill, spoke on behalf of the Macher Aquatic
and Fitness Center. He supported the proposed amendments.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Coffman made the motion that B41-01 be tabled to the March
5, 2001, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku.
Mr. Campbell noted that while Ms. Macher had done a lot of
work, the Planning and Zoning Commission had also examined the issue very carefully
and thoughtfully before making their recommendation. He said staff had also spent
a lot of time and effort on the issue. Regarding the comments about the need
for additional time, Mr. Campbell commented that this issue is not a new subject
as it has been thoroughly discussed at Planning and Zoning as well as by other
entities.
Mr. Janku expressed concern about inadequate parking being
provided at facilities where there are other amenities such as aerobic, spinning
and weight rooms. He thought the case had been made that the pools are fairly
well done.
Mr. Dudark pointed out that this ordinance only applies to
swimming pools and not to fitness and recreation centers. He said the primary
use would have to be a swimming pool for this ordinance to apply. Regarding the
City's recreation center, Mr. Dudark indicated the ratio of one space per 300
square feet came out of research done by the City's architect. He noted parking
was included as part of the C-P plan for the project.
Mr. Janku asked which definition Wilson's South facility would
apply to. Mr. Dudark responded that it is a multi-purpose facility, so it would
be considered a recreation center containing a number of amenities. He believed
one parking space per every 300 square feet of building space would be the correct
figure. Mr. Dudark remarked that had it been just an indoor pool with some ancillary,
smaller spaces, he thought the swimming pool classification would apply.
The motion to table, made by Mr. Coffman, seconded by Mr.
Janku, was passed by voice vote.
B50-01 Authorizing construction of
water main serving Vanderveen Crossing, Plat 6; authorizing payment of
differential
costs.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck spoke about the City's policy for paying the differential
costs for a larger water line. In this case, the differential cost is estimated
at $26,107 and financing for the project will come from Water and Electric funds.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B50-01 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B56-01 Amending the FY 2001 Budget,
including the CDBG Action Plan.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the proposed amendments were discussed
at a work session with the Council at an earlier date. Recommended changes include
creating a Community Development Coordinator position in the Planning and Development
Department, and adding two engineering aides in the Public Works Department.
The Community Development Coordinator will be funded from existing administrative
block grant funds. A portion of the funding for the engineering aides will be
collected from fees associated with new utility companies and from Boone County
Regional Sewer District reimbursements. Mr. Beck reported that staff also recommends
pro-rating $20,000 from the Utility Customer Services fund balance for extended
services of a consultant as well as training. This would be part of an ongoing
utility billing improvement program.
In regards to the CDBG Action Plan, Mr. Beck explained staff
recommends amending it to include an additional $522,250 for the purchase of
a site for the new Health Clinic. He reminded the Council they had previously
reprogrammed funds set aside from the Health Facility account because these had
not been spent down timely. The funding was used to complete the upgrade of the
Armory Building. This proposal will return and slightly increase CDBG funds for
the health facility. Mr. Beck explained that a number of years ago, $582,000
in local use tax monies had been set aside for the purchase of such. He noted
that if the Council approves this amendment, the City would have $1.3 million
to proceed with the acquisition of property for the facility. Mr. Beck displayed
an overhead showing the changes being proposed to the Action Plan.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B56-01 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
(A) Construction of sanitary sewers
in Sewer District No. 152 (Spring Valley Road and West Broadway area).
Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson explained the project as the replacement of
a private common collector sewer line at an estimated cost of $30,000. Under
policy, Mr. Patterson said the project will be divided equally between the sewer
utility and the three property owners. The maximum per square foot tax bill will
be 34 cents which will result in special assessments in the amount of $4,500-$5,500
per lot, depending upon the actual cost of the project. If the Council wishes
to proceed with the project, a public hearing will be held after construction
to establish the rate of the special assessments. At that time, Mr. Patterson
reported the Council would have to determine that benefits have accrued to the
properties. Those benefits would include that the elimination of the private
common collector will add value to the properties, the new line will relieve
homeowners of the financial responsibility for maintaining the private collector
and the potential liability from health hazards that can occur from stoppages
that are a frequent result from heavy rainfall.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Campbell made the motion that staff be directed to proceed
with final plans and specifications for the project. The motion was seconded
by Mr. John and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) Construction of Rollins Road from Rothwell Heights to Colonial
Gardens.
Item B was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson explained that the purpose of this public hearing
is to determine the necessity for the construction of Rollins Road from Rothwell
Heights Subdivision to Colonial Gardens Subdivision, including a traffic calming
project outside of the street construction limits. He noted Rollins Road has
been on the City's Major Thoroughfare Plan for many years. He pointed out that
the project has historically been opposed by residents of the area.
Mr. Patterson reported that staff worked very closely with
several representatives of the neighborhood for the past year. He said there
is not unanimous support for the project, but he thought his department had established
a good dialogue with the area residents in an attempt to address as many concerns
as possible. One of the primary concerns with the project is the anticipated
increase in volumes of traffic and speeding in the neighborhood. Mr. Patterson
indicated that staff believed the accessory traffic calming project will address
those concerns. The street project will consist of about 1,900 feet of new roadway
which will connect existing segments of Rollins Road to both of the abutting
subdivisions. The proposal also includes the construction of approximately 230
feet of Altai Drive which would connect Rollins with Broadway Farms to provide
another accessory circulation route.
Mr. Patterson reported the traffic calming elements of the
project will include a roundabout, a landscaped median, and an excessive standard
curvature, both vertical and horizontal, to discourage speeding. There will also
be traffic calming at either end of the project in the form of landscaped medians
and a small roundabout at Westport. The street section being recommended as a
result of discussions with the neighborhood associations is a divided roadway
with two, 16 foot traffic lanes and a landscaped median. This would include a
five foot sidewalk on the north side and an eight foot pedway on the south side.
Mr. Patterson explained that Altai Drive would be constructed to the standard
32 foot width. Beyond the limit of the project, he commented that staff proposes
that traffic calming be included in this area as well.
Mr. Patterson indicated that for the section of Rollins Road
along the west end (its intersection with Scott Boulevard), staff recommends
a series of calming devices that would include landscaped medians, small roundabouts
and speed humps. The landscaped medians cannot be continuous because they have
to be placed in such a way as to allow access to driveways. Mr. Patterson noted
that there will also have to be parking restrictions in the areas of the landscaped
median. It is believed that it would be effective, not only in the reduction
of speed on the street, but also in distinguishing the residential character
of the street as opposed to having it continuous from a commercial area to the
west end as development occurs.
Mr. Patterson noted that the Broadway Farms Subdivision would
be the target of the second area of traffic calming. He explained that staff
recommends a series of speed humps and landscaped medians. The medians would
be at the entrances of Broadfield and Fairview Roads. The third traffic calming
area is the section east of the proposed street improvement on Rollins between
Westport and Fairview. The recommendation calls for a small roundabout at Westport
and Rollins, a landscaped median between Cambridge and Concord, with marked crosswalks
to be placed at the intersections of Westport and Concord with Rollins Road.
Additionally, Mr. Patterson stated staff has taken into consideration
the transition at the east end of the project by bringing the pedway into an
intersection that could be extended southward through the park area if desired.
This would be transitioned back to a sidewalk by narrowing the existing pavement
on Rollins so it would come into an intersection with a roundabout to continue
the sidewalk system through the area. Mr. Patterson noted this aspect of the
project would preserve the trees currently along Rollins and provide an added
calming effect to traffic entering the area.
Mr. Patterson reported the cost of the street portion of the
project is estimated at $618,500, traffic calming is estimated to be an additional
$80,960, for a total project cost of $699,450. He indicated that approximately
$30,000 would be covered by tax bills to the adjacent property owners. Mr. Patterson
noted that the Hy-Vee development is required to pay one half or up to $15,000
of the costs for traffic calming in the Broadway Farms area. The balance of $654,000
would be from previously appropriated funds, of which $525,000 has already been
appropriated, and approximately $129,350 would be from other designated annual
street, sidewalk and traffic safety funding programs.
Mr. Patterson explained that because Rollins Road is classified
a collector street on the Major Thoroughfare Plan, property owners are subject
to special assessments for the cost of curb and guttering or its equivalent.
The amount of the street portion on Rollins Road is not to exceed $15 per abutting
foot. Mr. Patterson stated that Altai Drive is a local residential street and
the tax bill for that improvement has been determined to be $30 per abutting
foot. He pointed out that most of the property that is subject to the tax bill
is City property. In order for the Council to make the special assessments, a
public hearing will be scheduled after construction is complete to determine
benefits. The obvious benefit would be access to the city street system plus
the pedestrian connections to the residential neighborhoods in the area.
Mr. Campbell asked what would be done at the intersection
of Rollins Road and Scott Boulevard. Mr. Patterson responded the proposal calls
for a landscaped median. He noted that staff considered placing the median at
the intersection, but that would eliminate the possibility for left turns out
of the neighborhood. In addition, it would not really prevent traffic from coming
in as much as it would be a disadvantage for the residents of the area. As traffic
is expected to increase on Scott Boulevard, motorists wishing to turn right would
be blocked by anyone trying to turn left. Mr. Patterson indicated that as development
of Westbury Village occurs, staff will propose intersection improvements to include
a median and turn lane. He said it is important to protect the integrity of the
residential neighborhood, but accommodations will still need to be provided for
neighborhood residents so they will be able to get out at the intersection.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Sarah Lang, 1012 Westport, spoke on behalf of two organizations
-- the Rollins Road Citizens Committee comprised of residents from Colonial Gardens,
Rothwell Heights, and Broadway Farms subdivisions, and the Eco Recreation Park
Committee which is a group involved with the planning and development of the
Russell property. She noted the Park Committee has concerns about the project
since the street extension bisects the northeast corner of the Russell Park property.
Ms. Lang spoke in support of the planning process. She noted that the Rollins
Road Committee has worked closely with Public Works and they were very pleased
with this department's cooperation and communication. Since Rollins Road was
never built to completion, both Rothwell and Fairview subdivisions (Colonial
Gardens) were allowed to develop in a protected fashion. For over 30 years, Ms.
Lang commented that the subdivisions grew separately, each containing as many
cul-de-sacs and stub streets as they do thru streets. She spoke about the significant
amount of change that will affect this area of the City when combined with the
surrounding residential and commercial developments, the eventual development
of the Russell Park area, and the City's desire to extend Rollins Road. When
it became evident in June that the City intended to move forward with the project,
the Rollins Road Citizens Committee was formed. While their opinions varied,
Ms. Lang said the group agreed on one thing -- they wanted a say in the design
process. Residents realize the cost of the project exceeds the City's original
expectations, but she pointed out that the enhancements for traffic calming,
landscaping and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along the extension of
the road amounts to just 15% of the estimated cost. Ms. Lang reported that is
a small price to pay to assure the protection of the established neighborhoods.
Mr. Campbell thanked Ms. Lang for all of the work she has
done on the project.
Frank Schmidt, 801 Westport Drive, noted that his home is
located at the eastern terminus of the extension. As past president of the Fairview
Neighborhood Association, he was involved in Columbia's first traffic calming
project at Westport and Yorktown Avenue. Mr. Schmidt asked that traffic calming
be a top priority in regards to this project. He commented about the amount of
commercial development in the neighborhood. Mr. Schmidt displayed a representation
of the intersection of Rollins Road and Scott Boulevard and proposed that the
median be located as far west as possible. He thought the pedway was also an
important aspect of the project because it creates the psychological expectation
that this is something other than a freeway. The traffic calming in Colonial
Gardens is also very important, not only to manage traffic, but for the safety
of the children attending Fairview School. Mr. Schmidt asked that the traffic
calming be done before the road is finished to whatever extent possible, and
that the pedway construction be coincident with the road construction.
Mr. Campbell thanked Mr. Schmidt for the many ideas he contributed
toward the project.
Kelly Mescher, 308 Stalcup, President of the Rothwell Heights
Neighborhood Association, said the residents of Rothwell Heights were polled
for their reaction to the project. She reported the neighborhoods are fairly
divided in that the people on Rollins are not very pleased with the proposal
because they live on the wide end of the street, and the others would prefer
that traffic be moved away from their homes. Ms. Mescher stated the best residents
could hope for was the traffic calming and enforcement of reduced speeds.
Jan Benson, stated she lives on West Rollins, near Concord.
She spoke on behalf of the children walking to Fairview School. Ms. Benson was
troubled by the plan for a landscaped median at Concord and Rollins. She noted
a large pine tree which would prevent the children from seeing approaching traffic
and visa versa. Ms. Benson asked that the intersection be made a four-way stop
or that the pine tree be removed.
Kent Collins, 4203 W. Rollins, explained that he lives one
block from Scott Boulevard. Mr. Collins stated that the plan hurts the neighborhood
along Rollins Road in Rothwell Heights. He agreed it would help to move the traffic
island at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Rollins Road as far west as
possible. Mr. Collins expressed support for the traffic calming plans.
Robert Wells, 707 Westport, wondered if this was the right
time to spend $700,000 for a road through park property prior to determining
how the land will be used.
Stacy Glover, 3405 Kunlun, explained that her specific area
of interest has been in Broadway Farms and the traffic calming devices along
Kunlun. She reported that she used to live in an area where traffic calming devices
were installed in the neighborhood. Ms. Glover expressed support for such. She
asked the Council to direct the staff to continue with final plans and specifications.
Phil Fichter, 3005 Yorktown, also thought traffic calming
should be a priority for the project. He was especially concerned about the landscaped
median near Rollins at Scott. Mr. Fichter asked that the median be moved as far
west as possible so it can be seen from Smith Drive. Furthermore, elimination
of the left turn lane would be a deterrent to traffic. Mr. Fichter also voiced
concern about the children crossing at Rollins and Concord.
Kathy Oxinia, 3009 W. Rollins, echoed the concern regarding
a four-way stop at Rollins and Concord.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Campbell complimented the neighborhoods and the City staff.
He said they had worked very hard to put together the best package possible.
Mr. Campbell remarked this innovative project will be the first of its kind in
Columbia. He agreed the traffic calming plans for Concord and Rollins should
be re-evaluated. Mr. Campbell suggested a raised crosswalk as he was not sure
a four-way stop would be enough.
Mr. Campbell made the motion that staff be directed to proceed
with the project with two changes; that they look closely at moving the median
at Rollins and Scott further west, and that they re-examine the plans for Concord
and Rollins. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by
voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
B45-01 Confirming the contract of Curtiss-Manes-Schulte,
Inc. for the construction of the Columbia
Community
Recreation Center.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that an amendment sheet had been prepared
which would incorporate three add-ons -- a second gymnasium, an additional multi-purpose
room and an expansion of the walking/jogging track. This would increase the project
amount from $8,256,392 to $8,918,129. He explained that a press conference had
been held earlier in the day announcing that an additional $531,000 had been
raised for these amenities.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that B45-01 be amended per the
amendment sheet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Mayor Hindman was hopeful more contributions to this project
could be announced in the not too distant future. He thanked the donors and noted
that Karen Taylor had been in charge of the fund raising. He noted she had done
an excellent job.
Mr. Campbell complimented Mayor Hindman and the Committee
for their hard work.
B45-01, as amended, was given third reading with the vote
recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B51-01 Confirming the contract of Wisch
and Vaughan Construction Company for the construction of Fire
Station
No. 8; appropriating funds.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that after the bids were opened, it was
discovered that they came in $117,440 over the amount that had been set aside
for the project. Working with the staff and the architect, recommendations were
made as to how to proceed with a combination of cuts and alternative funding.
These cuts total $23,500 making the total bid award $1,057,500. When the station
was designed, Mr. Beck explained that an area had been identified within the
building for use as a police sub-station. The calculated cost of that was $13,600.
He recommended that this amount be paid out of the contingency fund, and that
the additional $80,340 should come from the Fire Department Equipment Fund. Mr.
Beck noted that the fund had money remaining after the major equipment for the
station had been taken care of.
Mr. Janku made the motion that B51-01 be amended per the amendment
sheet. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice
vote.
Eric Miller, project manager with Peckham and Wright Architects,
offered to answer any questions.
B51-01, as amended, was given third reading with the vote
recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT,
CAMPBELL. 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.
B42-01 Approving a replat of a portion
of Lot 1 of Garth's Subdivision; authorizing a performance contract.
B43-01 Approving a replat of Lot 8 Sedona
Villas Plat 1.
B44-01 Authorizing an amendment to the
agreement with Con-Agg; appropriating funds.
B46-01 Vacating a sanitary sewer easement
within Columbia Mall; accepting a grant of easement for sewer
purposes.
B47-01 Accepting easements for water
utility purposes.
B48-01 Authorizing an agreement with
R/S Electric Corporation for the lease of generator equipment for
Shelter
Insurance project; appropriating funds.
B49-01 Appropriating funds for the repair
of economizer #6 at the Municipal Power Plant.
B52-01 Accepting easements for drainage,
sewer, utility and street purposes.
B53-01 Confirming the contract with
N-J Wilson Contracting, Inc. for the construction of water main along
Sunflower
Street from Route E to Mayberry Drive.
B54-01 Authorizing an agreement with
Boone County for JCIC clerical services.
R27-01 Setting a public hearing: construction
of 8-inch water main in RTW Addition, Plat 1.
R28-01 Setting a public hearing: construction
of a sewer extension to serve the Ameren Columbia Energy
Center.
R29-01 Setting a public hearing: construction
of an 8-inch water main to serve Tribune Publishing Company.
R30-01 Setting a public hearing: construction
of a 12-inch water main at Spring Creek, Plat 2.
R31-01 Setting a public hearing: request
for voluntary annexation of land on west side of Scott Boulevard
and
north side of Route KK.
R32-01 Setting a public hearing: American
Legion Post 202 Sanitary Sewer Project.
R33-01 Setting a public hearing: 2000
CDBG and HOME Performance Report.
R34-01 Authorizing Adopt-A-Spot agreements
with Insurance Professionals of Mid-Missouri, Columbia FFA
Chapter,
and State Farm Insurance.
R35-01 Authorizing assignment of the
social service contract with Community Harvest Food Pantry.
R36-01 Authorizing an agreement with
the Holiday Inn Select-Executive Center for the reservation of the
Expo
Center for the 2002 & 2003 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions
were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN, COFFMAN, HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted
and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R37-01 Approving the establishment of
the Dubradis Neighborhood Association.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted staff recommended that the request be approved.
Tim Hulen, 1304 Duval Court, explained that the members living
on Duval Court wanted to have their names withdrawn from the membership list.
He submitted a petition to the Clerk to confirm that request. Mr. Hulen said
residents on this street thought the association was being established for the
sole purpose of opposing the Dublin Street park. He remarked that the individuals
living on Duval Court would prefer that the park be developed, and for that reason
they could not be a part of the Dubradis Neighborhood Association.
There was some discussion about whether a neighborhood association
has to be of a certain size and the possible need for geographic guidelines.
Mr. Campbell made the motion to amend R37-01 by adding the
following language to Section 1: "...subject to the condition that the bylaws
be amended to delete Duval Court from the boundary of the Association." The motion
was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously by voice vote.
The vote on R37-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN,
COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R38-01 Authorizing an agreement with
Broad Building Supply and acquisition of title to Broad Building spur
track.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Malon explained that there was a difference of opinion
in regards to a fee due for a privately owned spur that was constructed by Broad
Building Supply on leased land from COLT. Since the siding would be useful to
the railroad for car storage, Mr. Malon said a deal has been negotiated wherein
the title for the property would be transferred to the Columbia Terminal. Mr.
Malon reported the City would own and maintain the track with the provision that
Broad Building Supply could lease it back for $50 per year to ensure their access
to the property. He noted that the Railroad Advisory Board reviewed the issue
and recommended approval.
The vote on R38-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN,
COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R39-01 Authorizing consent to the assignment
of the PCS Tower Lease of Space at City Fire Station 6.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this was simply a change in ownership
and that the Council has to approve transfers of this nature.
The vote on R39-01 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: JOHN,
COFFMAN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL. 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:
B57-01 Authorizing acquisition of easements
for construction of Sewer District No. 155.
B58-01 Authorizing acquisition of easements
for American Legion Post 202 Sewer Project.
B59-01 Authorizing agreements with Missouri
Department of Natural Resources and Mid-Missouri Solid
Waste
District; appropriating funds.
B60-01 Approving Change Order #1 to contract
with J.C. Industries for Brown Station Road Improvement
Project.
B61-01 Accepting and approving Engineer's Final
Report; authorizing Change Order #1 for Paris Road at
Hinkson
Avenue Intersection Improvement Project.
B62-01 Authorizing payment of differential
costs for improvements in RTW Addition, Plat 1 to Lote
Development.
B63-01 Granting an easement to the McBaine
Levee District.
B64-01 Accepting easements for utility purposes.
B65-01 Accepting Deed of Dedication for water
main at Stonecrest, Plat 1; approving Engineer's Report; and
authorizing
payment of differential costs.
B66-01 Authorizing a sewer extension near Brown
Station Road at the Rheochem plant for the Ameren
Columbia
Energy Center; appropriating funds.
B67-01 Authorizing construction of 8-inch water
main to serve Tribune Publishing Company; authorizing
payment
of differential costs.
B68-01 Authorizing construction of 12-inch
water main for Spring Creek, Plat 2; authorizing payment of
differential
costs.
B69-01 Authorizing an agreement with Sverdrup
Civil, Inc. for the design of a concrete water storage
reservoir;
appropriating funds.
B70-01 Authorizing an agreement with Ameren
Energy Fuels & Services to dispose of ash at the Municipal
Power
Plant in exchange for S02 allowances.
B71-01 Rezoning on east side of Providence
outer roadway south of Nifong Boulevard from C-1 to C-P and
C-P
development plan.
B72-01 Placing property on north side of Stadium
Blvd, west of Blackfoot Road in district MU.
B73-01 Approving a Replat of Plat 3 of Pratt's
Subdivision.
B74-01 Amending Chapter 29 of the Code to define
a "Temporary Shelter" and determine the district in
which
such uses shall be allowed.
B75-01 Approving vacation of part of sanitary
sewer easement on the west side of Old Highway 63, south of
Grindstone
Creek.
B76-01 Authorizing agreement with Peckham and
Wright Architects, Inc. for restoration plans of the Boone
Home;
appropriating funds.
B77-01 Accepting easement for placement of
emergency outdoor siren at Jefferson Commons.
B78-01 Authorizing an amendment to the contract
with the Missouri Department of Health.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Intra-Departmental Transfer of Funds Requests
Report accepted.
(B) Voluntary Annexation - Lake of the Woods
Area
Mr. Beck summarized the report and explained the proposed
implementation plan. The developers and some adjacent property owners will agree
to voluntary annexation provided the City agrees to several conditions. The first
condition relates to the extension of sewers to the 80-acre point within two
years of annexation. A portion of this sewer work would be paid for by the developers.
The second condition pertains to a cost sharing project wherein several streets
in the area would be extended. Mr. Beck reported the next condition involved
a waiver to the beverage deposit ordinance for a period of seven years for existing
or new retail stores in the annexed area. The final condition entailed that the
annexed areas would be zoned in a like manner as to what currently exists, and
that prevailing C-P plans that have been approved by the County be upheld. Mr.
Beck indicated the applicants have requested that the Council respond to these
conditions in order to determine whether they should proceed with the Regional
Sewer Plant or continue working with the City.
Mrs. Crockett believed the Council had previously considered
a waiver to the beverage deposit issue with these same people. She thought if
the City made exceptions to the ordinance for one group, they would have to make
them for others. She did not think this waiver would be fair to the businesses
in Columbia that have had to comply with the ordinance. Mrs. Crockett observed
the extension of sewers to the 80-acre point was a good enough incentive for
annexation. She indicated she could support all the conditions except for the
one relating to the deposit ordinance.
Mr. John spoke of his support for the waiver to the beverage
deposit ordinance because there is a convenience store across the street from
the area in question that will not be annexed into the City. He said the store
to be annexed will already be at a disadvantage because they will have to charge
City sales tax, and the store across the street will not have to. Mr. John noted
the area in question comprises 40-50 acres of commercial property. If the annexation
does not occur, the City could stand to lose $2 million worth of sales tax per
year, and the same amount in property taxes in 10 to 15 years when the property
is completely developed. He commented that if the City does not support the conditions,
there would be no incentive for annexation unless it is a planned annexation.
Mr. John did not see that happening well past the seven year period. He reported
the Council had granted fire works exemptions in order to encourage annexation,
and he thought a deposit ordinance exemption could be made for the same reason.
Mayor Hindman understood the arguments on both sides of the
issue, but he believed the commercial property is so significant to the future
of Columbia that he thought a case could be made for the exemption. However,
he asserted the seven year exemption was much too long, and allowing that exemption
to stores already within the City limits that are 3,000 feet from the annexed
area is too great a distance. Mayor Hindman remarked that if the Council is to
entertain an exemption at all, it should be coupled with a full-blown effort
to annex the other commercial areas.
Mr. Campbell noted there are three convenience stores in this
area that would be outside the City limits.
Mr. Coffman commented that if this exemption is granted, there
are several other situations that might have to be reviewed as well. He did not
think there was an established business in the area that would need to be grandfathered.
Mr. Janku shared the concerns raised by Mrs. Crockett about
the fairness of the deposit issue to existing businesses.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that staff be directed to draft
an ordinance from which public debate could begin. 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:
C.A.R.E. ADVISORY BOARD
Collins, Nan C., 1201 Paquin, Ward 1 - term to expire 3/1/04
DISABILITIES COMMISSION
Sanders, Robert A., 210 N. Old Hwy. 63, Apt. 22 - Ward 3 - term to expire
6/15/02
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Schatz, James R., 1407 Longwell, Ward 4 - term to expire 12/31/01
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COUNCIL OF BOONE COUNTY
Scruggs, Marie M., 1913 Vassar, Ward 4 - term to expire 3/1/03
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Ms. Crayton gave the Clerk several "Take Back Our Neighborhood" petitions
that had been signed by residents concerned about the unlawful activities occurring
in the first ward. She indicated other petitions are still being circulated for
signatures which she will turn in at a later date. Ms. Crayton invited the public
to attend a meeting the group is sponsoring on the 26th.
Mr. Janku mentioned that he had brought up an issue a few
weeks back regarding some potential development on the Business Loop and whether
the City could preserve a corridor for sidewalks if it is not required by ordinance.
Mr. Patterson replied that staff conveyed the City's strong desire to maintain
a corridor for a sidewalk. He had heard of no activity since that last contact.
Mr. Janku suggested that a policy change be brought forward to ensure that it
will happen.
Mrs. Crockett asked if MoDOT supports sidewalks on the Business
Loop. Mr. Patterson responded MoDOT would allow the construction of walks if
the City obtained a permit, but they would not participate in the cost unless
it is an approved enhancement project. He knew of no reason where MoDOT would
not allow a walk.
Mr. Janku commented the Council has been working to find funding
for this project for some time, and he would hate to see something happen now
that would create problems. Mr. Beck reported that in a meeting last week with
MoDOT representatives, it was communicated that the City planned sidewalks along
the Business Loop. He noted the State would entertain an enhancement application
for such a project.
Mr. Patterson said he would check on the status of the property.
Mayor Hindman mentioned the National Crime Prevention Council
and explained that this organization specializes in helping problem neighborhoods.
He said the group works closely with the Department of Justice and believe in
two different concepts on how to reduce crime in such neighborhoods. One of the
important elements is that the neighborhood itself must act, not just the City.
Mayor Hindman explained that they have established a training program based on
environmental design and community planning. He reported representatives would
come into the neighborhood and offer advice on methods for correcting problems.
Mayor Hindman noted that the program is highly recommended by the National Institute
of Justice.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that the staff be directed to
investigate the program further and report back with their findings. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Lori McLean, 5601 Teton, spoke about the Lake of the Woods
annexation issue. She reported that her neighborhood is very quiet and residents
want to preserve their quality of life. Ms. McLean was fearful residents would
be sandwiched between a very large commercial district and an extension of Stadium.
Mr. Janku suggested that a contact person's name be forwarded to City staff so
residents could be included in ongoing discussions about the proposed annexation.
William Woodward, 200A Unity, reported on a meeting in the
first ward where it was agreed there was less crime in this area when the Police
Department's Fourth Squad was active.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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