INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for
a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in the Council
Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following
results: Council Members HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN and COFFMAN.
Councilperson JANKU was absent. The City Manager, City Counselor, City Clerk
and various Department Heads were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2002, were
approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. John and a second
by Mr. Hutton.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING CONSENT AGENDA
The agenda, including the Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously
by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. Hutton and a second by Mr. Loveless.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Special Recognition of James Hall and Terry Womack, citizens who rescued
homeowner from fire at 1904 West Broadway.
Chief Markgraf described an unfortunate incident which occurred
on January 4th of this year at 1904 W. Broadway. He explained that two men, James
Hall and Terry Womack, rescued a paraplegic man from the rear porch of a burning
house without any regard for their own safety. The men were knocked to the ground
several times by explosions, but were able to get to the victim, Victor Landhuis.
Chief Markgraf presented both men with a letter from himself, on behalf of the
Department, thanking them for their heroic actions and recognizing their efforts.
The Chief also recognized Mrs. Landhuis who was present with her family.
Mayor Hindman presented both men with plaques and thanked
them for their unselfishness and truly heroic actions.
Mr. Beck presented the men with Honorary Fire Chief caps.
He thanked them for their service to their community.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chip Cooper - PedNet report regarding wheelchair access on West Broadway
sidewalks.
Chip Cooper, 500 Longfellow Lane, on behalf of the PedNet
Coalition, explained that he would be showing a video made by Sara Lane, a student
enrolled at the University's School of Journalism. Ms. Lane had prepared a mock
news report about the condition of the sidewalk along West Broadway. The tape
showed the difficulties encountered by Christy Welliver, Chairperson of the Disabilities
Commission and a wheelchair user.
Mayor Hindman asked about the status of the report the Council
received relating to West Broadway sidewalks. Mr. Beck indicated the construction
of walks in this area depended on the outcome of a policy regarding the payment
of such. Currently, property owners are responsible for walks in their front
yards, unless the City adds them to the Sidewalk Master Plan or a 50/50 match
program is approved by the Council. Mayor Hindman suggested a work session on
the topic. It was his feeling that sidewalks are part of the street system.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B406-01 Approving a revision to the
C-P/O-P Development Plan of Village Square.
The bill was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck understood there had been a meeting between staff
and the developer to work out the issues that had been brought up at the last
meeting
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Craig VanMatre, 1103 E. Broadway, an attorney representing
the owner and developer, showed their revised plan using the overhead. He stated
the applicant is willing to do exactly what was on the original plan, but believes
the proposal before the Council tonight is a betterment to the plan.
Mr. VanMatre reported that in the original plan, there was
supposed to be three sidewalks and two speed bumps. The applicant now proposes
to replace and eliminate the speed bumps with a total of three raised sidewalks
containing brick-like inserts. He said the walks would function both as a pedestrian
crossing and speed calming device. He also described the proposal for the islands
and the median.
Mayor Hindman asked if the planter along Nifong would be at
the originally planned width. Mr. Montgomery explained that the original landscape
plan showed a four-foot, 200-300 foot long linear median on Nifong with no other
form or shape. During the design process, it was found that the median needed
to be longer and wider in areas in order to properly channelize the traffic and
to protect the left turn pocket for eastbound traffic on Nifong. Mr. Montgomery
reported the proposed median is of the same configuration as what is there presently.
The change would be to provide landscaping in most of the western portion of
it.
Mr. John asked about the crosswalks and whether or not the
original plan called for them being raised. Mr. VanMatre remarked that two weeks
ago the proposal called for two raised crosswalks, and today the applicant has
agreed to three. He thought the original plan called for the walks to be flush
with the street. Mr. Montgomery interpreted the original drawing to be two raised
pedestrian crossings, two raised speed humps and two painted crosswalks, possibly
three.
Mayor Hindman understood this latest proposal would provide
for three raised instruments with all of them being sidewalks. Mr. VanMatre replied
that was correct, with brick imprints in the middle of them. He said originally
they were going to be asphalt, but this more expensive treatment will make them
more attractive.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hindman wondered whether the current proposal would
meet the expectations of the neighborhood. He believed the new plan had some
positive merits. Mr. Coffman agreed that this plan was an improvement from the
last meeting.
Mr. John expressed uncertainty about the proposal and said
it was difficult to determine whether or not the drawing provided this evening
was equal to the original commitments. He did not have a clear understanding
of what he was looking at and he was disappointed in the response. Mr. John contended
the project should have been done correctly the first time. Because he was unsure
of the current proposal, Mr. John said he could not support the request.
Mayor Hindman understood the landscaped median could not be
done as originally planned because of traffic considerations. Mr. Montgomery
said that was correct.
Mr. John asked about the plantings selected for the median.
Mr. Montgomery reported the City arborist reviewed the list of landscape materials
for the xeroscape design and is comfortable with the selection. Mr. John asked
if staff would do a follow-up inspection to ensure the planter contains enough
dirt. If approved by Council, Mr. Montgomery said the developer would have the
consultant submit a plan showing the section of this center median and its landscaping.
He confirmed the arborist would inspect the work to make sure it is done properly.
Mayor Hindman asked about the dimensions of the triangle next
to the median on Nifong. Mr. Montgomery replied that it has not been designed
to date, but stated it would have to be laid out based on shoulder and travel
lane dimensions. Mayor Hindman believed that it would be wide enough for landscaping.
Mr. Loveless agreed, but noted the concern that because of the width of the turning
lane, vehicles would run over it.
Mr. John could accept the three raised crosswalks with pavers,
but he was still uncertain on the landscaping in the median. He suggested tabling
the issue for two weeks in order for the developer to meet with staff and himself
so as to further explain the current proposal.
Mr. Loveless asked when the median on Nifong is redesigned
for landscaping, whether it would be taken out and redone, or if the eastern
end would be left in place. Mr. Montgomery explained that the latest proposal
would leave the eastern portion in place and the western end would be taken out
in its entirety. In reference to the eastern island by the drug store parking
lot, Mr. Loveless questioned whether it could be made of a smaller dimension,
thus making the turning lanes wider. He believed under this scenario, the island
could be landscaped and there would be a greater assurance that vehicles would
not run onto it because of the wider turning lanes. Mr. Montgomery responded
that could be done as the island has yet to be designed. He said the outside
three feet around the island could be hardscaped and the inside landscaped --
similar to a truck apron with landscaping in the center.
When this plan was originally considered by the Council, Mr.
Loveless understood the neighbors were willing to compromise for a visually attractive,
pedestrian safe development. Mr. John did not believe it was ever acceptable
to anyone, but it was what the Council promised they would get. Mr. Loveless
said if the Council can fulfill that promise, whether or not the particulars
are precisely as originally planned, he thought they were headed in the right
direction. He did not want to hold the developer up, but he concluded Mr. John
was on the right track as far as working out the details.
Mr. VanMatre reiterated that if the Council wanted the applicant
to do what was originally planned, they would do it. He noted that he met with
residents of the Villas II Homeowners Association, the neighborhood immediately
north of the development, and they supported the changes. Mr. John pointed out
that Association accepted the plan to begin with, but there are two others who
were opposed to the original plan.
Mr. John made the motion that B406-01 be tabled to February
4, 2002, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coffman and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
B1-02 Rezoning property located on
the south side of West Worley Street, approximately 375 feet east of
Bernadette
Drive from C-1 to C-P; approving the C-P Development Plan.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained both staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request and plan for this 3.6
acre tract.
Mr. Dudark noted that the storm water management plan was
approved by the Public Works Department as well.
Mr. John asked about the screening between this lot and the
School District property which is zoned residential. Mr. Dudark did not know
the particulars, but pointed out the City arborist approved the landscaping plan.
It was ascertained the screen would provide 80 percent opacity and would be eight-feet
high.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
David Rogers, an attorney with offices at 813 E. Walnut, spoke
on behalf of Joe Machens Ford and Shelter Insurance Company. He explained that
the property is located directly across Worley Street from the existing Machens
facility. He said the facility will be used for a leasing/detailing/general car
facility with an 8,100 square foot building attached to it. Mr. Rogers noted
that there had been no opposition to the plan from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Hindman commented that there would be a lot of asphalt.
Mr. Rogers responded this was a car dealership. He reported there will be landscaping
within the parking lot. Mr. Dudark said the proposal meets the 15% landscaping
requirement.
Mr. John understood that the normal parking lot landscaping
would not apply to car lots. Mr. Dudark said that was correct. Mayor Hindman
thought the Council may want to look into that in the future.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B1-02 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
R12-02 Authorizing an amendment to the
agreement with The Curators of the University of Missouri for use
of
the Simmons Field Baseball Facility.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Since this issue was tabled, Mr. Beck noted that there have
been several meetings with the University, the neighborhood association and City
representatives. The neighborhood's concerns were discussed in regards to lighting,
noise and parking. The primary agreement would be between the University and
any minor league interests, but if a three-way agreement is desirable at a later
date, it could be considered at that point in time.
Mayor Hindman suggested that the Council give authorization
to the City Manager to sign an agreement that would yield the City's use of the
field provided he is satisfied that the agreement between the ball club and the
University meets the issues raised by the neighborhood. He noted the University
has given assurance that would be the case.
Mr. Boeckmann indicated the resolution could be modified to
authorize the Manager to enter into a three-way agreement that incorporates the
same terms. Mayor Hindman stated he preferred authorizing the Manager to sign
the agreement, but not direct him to until he is satisfied with the rest of the
arrangements. Mr. Boeckmann said the resolution would not have to amended to
do that.
Mr. John noted that he had spoken with the president of the
homeowners association today to verify his feelings on the meetings with the
University. He reported that residents are very supportive of the University,
but the concerns were that the ballfield will be running a lot more nights than
it was before which raised issues in regards to noise and lighting. Mr. John
commented the neighborhood wanted some assurances from the University that they
would look into those concerns and try to modify or mediate those issues as much
as possible. He stated residents believed things were on the right track and
that the University will follow-up on the concerns. Mr. John supported the Council
authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreements once he is satisfied that
things are as presented.
Rick Jackson, a pharmacist at the VA Hospital, asked the Council
to delay their final decision on the agreement as the leagues proposed for Simmons
Field are not minor league in the nature that they are affiliated with any major
league ball club. He reported that he attended an independent team game, which
is what is proposed for Columbia, and there is no comparison between the level
of play between the two. Mr. Jackson suggested the Jefferson City group be considered
for bringing in a minor league team.
Gary Wendt, explained that he and his associate spoke at the
last meeting and had passed out information. He offered to answer any questions.
Regarding the last speaker, Mr. Wendt noted that he is not
a professional baseball scout, but said his associate, Jack Donovan used to be.
He assured the Council that the quality of play in the Frontier League or the
Texas Louisiana League is on a par with single A baseball. He noted in the last
couple of years, that over 20 individuals from the Frontier League have been
signed by major league ball clubs. Mr. Wendt also noted that minor league baseball
is a different experience than major league baseball in that it is more affordable
for families. He said a minor league could be a positive contribution to the
quality of life and entertainment for residents of Columbia.
There was additional discussion among the Council in regards
to amending the resolution. Mr. Boeckmann suggested amending the resolution to
add a Section 2 to read as follows: "The City Manager is further authorized to
execute a three-party agreement with the University and a professional baseball
team which incorporates the essential terms of "Exhibit A"."
Mr. Loveless made the motion that R12-02 be amended per the
language suggested by Mr. Boeckmann. The motion was seconded by Mr. John and
approved unanimously by voice vote.
The vote on R12-02, as amended, was recorded as follows: VOTING
YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT:
JANKU. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:
B2-02 Approving the final plat of Mohr
Subdivision.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this 1.62 acre tract is located on
the north side of East Texas and about 400 feet east of North Garth Avenue. Approval
was recommended on a 5 to 2 vote from the Commission with the condition that
the driveway be 18-feet wide. He said Mr. Janku had voiced concerns about a duplex,
but understood that was not the applicant's intention. Mr. Beck noted staff recommended
approval of the request.
Kenny Mohr, 450 W. Bottner Road, explained that he is one
of the property owners of the subject site. He reported this request was initiated
primarily to resolve problems associated with a land-locked piece of property.
He spoke to Mr. Janku about the vacant lot (Lot 3), and he assured Mr. Janku
that a duplex was not his intent. Mr. Mohr pointed out his engineer was doubtful
that the lot was even big enough for a duplex.
Mayor Hindman asked Mr. Mohr if he would accept the condition
that the lot would not be used for a duplex. Mr. Mohr said he would accept that.
Mr. Boeckmann noted the Council could probably add that as a condition, but reported
the proper thing to do would be to rezone the tract to R-1.
Mr. John commented that he had no problem with the 18-foot
wide driveway, but he did not understand the requirement of building it to the
thickness standard of a residential street. Mr. Moore agreed that was excessive.
Mr. Dudark explained the reason for the extra thickness of the street was to
accommodate fire trucks when accessing the rear property. Mr. John asked if the
drive would be broken up if a fire truck had to use it once. Mr. Beck said it
could if it was in the spring because of the freezing and thawing. He explained
this standard was included in the ordinance as a requirement for tier lots.
Mayor Hindman asked about trash pick up on a tier lot. It
was ascertained the trash would be picked up from the curb of the main street.
Mr. Montgomery confirmed that statement -- refuse trucks would not go up to the
tier lot.
Bill Crockett, Crockett Engineering, explained that the area
zoned R-2 is not of sufficient size to comply with the ordinance and the 10,000
square feet lot requirement for a duplex dwelling. He reported the R-1 lot is
a little over 10,000 square feet, but less than 50% of the lot is actually R-2.
In order to get an R-2 structure in there, he indicated a rezoning or conditional
use would be required. Mr. Crockett stated there should not be any building permit
issued on Lot 3 other than for a single family dwelling. Mr. Boeckmann agreed.
Mr. John remarked the applicant is trying to rectify the problems
associated with the land-locked lot. He noted there are existing homes on two
of the lots. Mr. John did not think it was necessary to require that the driveway
had to be constructed to residential street standards in regards to thickness.
In addition, he did not agree that the addresses should have to be clearly marked
before an occupancy permit is issued.
Mr. John made the motion that B2-02 be amended by striking
the first condition, and then change the second condition to allow permanent
address signs at the driveway entrances.
Mr. Hutton remarked that he could support the change to the
second condition, but not the removal of the street thickness requirement. Mayor
Hindman suggested that Mr. John make separate motions for each issue.
Mr. John made the motion that B2-02 be amended by striking
the thickness requirement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Loveless.
Mr. Hutton remarked that if the Council supported this motion,
they would be granting a variance to the subdivision regulations. He stated that
he was on the Council when the regulations were passed, and although he is not
an expert on the issue, this requirement was included after an impassioned plea
by the Fire Department. Mr. Hutton pointed out that much thought had gone into
the passage of this ordinance. He said the driveway may very well not break-up
under the weight of a large fire truck, but asked what would happen if it could
not make it to a fire. He questioned whether the Council was willing to take
that chance.
The motion made by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Loveless, failed
by voice vote.
B2-02 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B8-02 Authorizing a right of use permit
with Missouri Network Alliance, LLC to run an underground fiber optic
line
within City right-of-way.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck reported that recent state legislative action allows
different utilities to run lines in street rights-of-way. Prior to the legislation,
the City could charge a fee of $1.91 per foot per year for the use of the right-of-way.
He explained the request to run approximately 1.2 miles of fiber optic line from
Business Loop 70 southward along Seventh Street to the Verizon headquarters downtown.
Mayor Hindman asked if the City overhead lines could be buried
in conjunction with this project. Mr. Malon guessed that the fiber optic line
would be directionally bored within a four-inch conduit. He stated the sidewalk
will not be torn up as part of the project. In order to bury City lines, we would
have to put in multiple six-inch conduit lines which would require trenching.
He said it could be done, but it would be very expensive. Mr. Malon noted that
in the Seventh Street area, the primary lines are already underground (they run
east and west through the alleys). Mayor Hindman indicated it is important for
the City to consider the possibility of undergrounding in conjunction with these
types of projects.
Max Huffman, Chief Operating Officer for Missouri Network
Alliance, LLC, reported that the state statute now gives cities 31 days to respond
to a request for a permit. He pointed out that this particular permit was filed
on November 30th, 2001. Mr. Huffman explained they need to get the route constructed
and added that they had looked at every alternative to minimize disruption to
the City of Columbia. He confirmed that no trenching will occur.
B8-02 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows;
VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B16-02 Authorizing a lease agreement
with the Columbia Public Library for the display of La Colomba;
appropriating
funds.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
During the construction of the Library, Mr. Beck explained
it had been necessary to move the sculpture to a different location on a temporary
basis.
Dave Griggs, 6420 Highway VV, Chair of the Commission on Cultural
Affairs, introduced Randy Gray, a member of the Commission and also the Chair
of the Standing Committee on Public Art.
Randy Gray, 403 S. William, reported on the Committee's recommendation
to install the La Colomba sculpture at the Columbia Public Library. The proposed
plan is to place the sculpture on the north side of Broadway in a space that
will be part of their parking facility. The sculpture will sit almost directly
across from where it was for more than 20 years. Mr. Gray explained the process
that had occurred before the final recommendation was made. He thanked the Council
for their support of public art in Columbia.
Eleanor Barrett, spoke on behalf of the Columbia Public Library
expansion project. She thanked everyone for their support and assistance through
this process. Ms. Barrett explained the plan to incorporate design elements and
materials throughout the site to create a landscaped plaza along the north side
of Broadway. She discussed the lighting and landscaping plan for the site.
Bill Bondeson, 1907 S. Fairview Road, explained that he was
on the Arts Commission when La Colomba was commissioned. He spoke in favor of
the recommended site for the sculpture.
B16-02 was given third reading with the vote recorded as follows:
VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions
were read by the Clerk.
B3-02 Vacating easements within Lots
32 and 33 of Timberlane Subdivision, Plat 2.
B4-02 Approving the final plat of Timberlane
Subdivision, Plat 3, a replat of Lot 33 and part of Lot 32 of
Timberlane
Subdivision, Plat 2 and part of Lots 1 and 8 of Timberlane Subdivision.
B5-02 Vacating a sewer easement within
Shelter North Subdivision.
B6-02 Approving the final plat of Shelter
North Subdivision, Plat 2, a replat of Shelter North Subdivision.
B7-02 Amending Chapter 14 of the City
Code to establish a user fee for replacement of magnetic entry cards
for
the municipal parking plaza.
B9-02 Accepting easements for drainage,
street, sidewalk, sewer and utility purposes.
B10-02 Accepting a deed of dedication; approving
the engineer's final report; authorizing payment of differential
costs
for construction of water main serving Arcadia, Plat 6.
B11-02 Amending the agreement with Sverdrup for
water system improvements; appropriating funds.
B12-02 Accepting easements for utility purposes.
B13-02 Appropriating funds for the Tourism Development
Festival and Events Program.
B14-02 Authorizing an agreement with Boone County
for JCIC clerical services.
B15-02 Appropriating revenue from the sale of a
fire department truck for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
R13-02 Setting a public hearing: special assessments
against property benefitted by public improvements made
to
Fourth Avenue.
R14-02 Setting a public hearing: construction of
sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 144 (Mexico
Gravel
Road).
R15-02 Setting a public hearing: improvements to
entry roads and parking lots of Kiwanis Park and
Cosmo-Bethel
Park.
R16-02 Setting a public hearing: improvements to
Indian Hills Park.
R17-02 Setting a public hearing: voluntary annexation
of property located on the south side of State Route K,
approximately
350 feet east of the intersection of State Route K and Old Village Road.
R18-02 Authorizing the City manager to sign Principles
of Cooperation with the Missouri Department of
Transportation.
R19-02 Authorizing a grant application to the Missouri
Humanities Council to support the Community Study
Circles
Program.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions
were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, CRAYTON,
HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bills
declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R20-02 Authorizing acceptance of a Domestic
Violence Enforcement Grant from the Missouri Department of
Public
Safety.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Chief Boehm noted that this is the fifth consecutive year
the City has been approved for the DOVE Grant. This federal grant amounts to
$85,500 and is administered through the State of Missouri. He explained the funding
is multi-jurisdictional and allows the Columbia Police Department to hire two
full-time detectives and the Boone County Sheriff's Department one deputy to
work exclusively on domestic violence cases, as well as a liaison from the Boone
County Prosecuting Attorney and The Shelter. Chief Boehm said the partnership
has worked very well. He reported the funding was approved in the FY02 budget
by the Council. Chief Boehm indicated that in 2001, this unit investigated a
total of 1,397 cases of domestic violence in the city and county.
Mayor Hindman commented that at one time when there was a
series of domestic violence incidents, he considered creating a Domestic Violence
Task Force. After meetings with individuals involved in dealing with these type
cases, he became satisfied that Columbia, Boone County and the service agencies
were really doing a terrific job. Those that investigated the situation had found
that this community is way ahead of the curve on this terrible problem.
The vote on R20-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R21-02 Authorizing a lease agreement
with Coffee House Café, L.L.C. for operation of a restaurant at
the
Columbia
Regional Airport.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said staff was pleased to find someone who is willing
to operate the restaurant at the Airport again. The agreement will provide for
a one year lease with four additional one year renewals. The lease payments will
total $5,432 per year based on square footage uniformly charged in the terminal
building.
Mr. Coffman commented that this company provides snack services
in his office building and they do a good job.
The vote on R21-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R22-02 Approving the preliminary plat
of B and B Crossings.
The resolution was ready by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this 30-acre tract creates eight lots,
one of which will be used by the City of Columbia for the terminal railroad facility.
Approval has been recommended by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and
staff. The property is located along Route B and Brown Station Road, north of
the railroad tracks that cross Route B.
The vote on R22-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R23-02 Approving the preliminary plat
of Auburn Hills; granting a variance to the Subdivision Regulations.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Dudark noted that this 200 acre tract is located on the
east side of Rangeline and north of Brown School Road extended. The Commission
recommended approval. He described the proposed layout using the overhead. It
is a mixed use development with single family, PUD, M-C and C-P. He explained
the plans to extend Brown School Road. Mr. Dudark pointed out the proposed road
off of Brown School that will separate the residential tracts from the commercial
area. He discussed an extensive plan for green space trail easements that follow
the Cow Branch to link the subdivision to the common area.
Mr. Dudark discussed the street connection issue that had
been raised. Rather than connecting streets, creating the tendency for cut-thru
traffic through the residential area, an emergency access is being proposed.
He said the Fire Department is working with the engineer and the developers and
they have reached a consensus to create a 15-foot wide access way through the
area with two six-foot wide concrete strips for vehicles to drive on and a three
foot green space separating the two strips. Mr. Dudark reported it would be more
or less a paved access way/pedway connecting the residential area to future business/commercial
zoning to the west.
Mr. Dudark spoke about the variance request in relation to
Derby Ridge Road. He explained a new street will be extended to the north to
provide neighborhood collector access. He stated current requirements call for
a 38-foot wide paved street. The proposal is for a 30-foot wide road with a 10-foot
pedway on one side and a five-foot sidewalk on the other side. Parking would
be prohibited on this street. Mr. Dudark pointed out where the interior parking
would be for the PUD.
Mr. John asked about the purpose of the design for Brown School
Road. Mr. Dudark replied that it is a major arterial and part of the northern
loop for the Major Transportation Plan. He said the design is to have a median
with green space to separate the travel lanes. More than likely, he guessed it
would be constructed in phases so it would be compatible with the residential
character of the neighborhood. Mr. John asked where the road goes. Mr. Dudark
explained that it exists in pieces right now and it will eventually connect to
Stadium to the west, and connect with Brown School and then around to the north
and back to the east to Route PP/Ballenger Lane. Mr. John asked if it would connect
through Stadium to the Blackfoot Road extension. Mr. Dudark replied affirmatively.
Mr. John agreed with the narrowing of the street because there
will be no parking, but he was a bit concerned after watching the PedNet presentation
to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He indicated that bicyclists who cycle
for transportation do not want to be pushed off onto sidewalks. Mr. John was
concerned about getting the cart before the horse in approving this pedway and
a sidewalk when the Council has not taken public comments at a hearing. He was
not sure the appropriateness of such without looking at the entire matrix to
be submitted from the Public Works Department.
Mayor Hindman said the other side of the issue is that this
is a developer who has come up with some good ideas, and the fact that the Council
has not yet established guidelines should not stand in the way of this noble
and worthy experiment. He did not agree that if there is a pedway the bicyclists
should not be on the street. Ideally, Mayor Hindman thought a street should be
wide enough to have striped bicycle lanes in addition to a pedway. He thought
that people would support this concept and it would sell houses.
Mr. Beck agreed with Mr. John in that the City needs to work
as quickly as possible in getting a policy developed so these types of projects
are not designed one at a time. He was not opposed to pedways, but believed the
Council needed to pass an ordinance to keep bikes off narrow streets.
Mr. John asked about the lane width on a collector street.
Mr. Montgomery replied that the lane width is usually 11-feet. Mr. John noted
if necessary, the Council could remove parking on this 30-foot wide street and
then bike lanes could be striped.
The vote on R23-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
R24-02 Authorizing the sale of Water
and Electric System Revenue Bonds.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Ms. Fleming explained that the bonds will be priced on February
4th and bids will be taken at 11:00 a.m. The bids can be submitted either in
person, over the phone, or over the Internet. Mr. Fleming noted this is the remaining
amount of bonds approved in April of 1997.
The vote on R24-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, JOHN, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted reading as follows:
R25-02 Authorizing an agreement with
The Curators of the University of Missouri in connection with the EPA
Clean
Water Act Phase II Storm Water regulations.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted the amount of this agreement with the University
is $49,419 and would be funded through the Storm Water Utility.
Mr. Montgomery explained that this would be the third year
the City has entered into a Community Storm Water Services Agreement with the
University. He noted the University has supplied a fairly detailed list of some
of the accomplishments during this past year in providing educational information
to citizens and groups throughout the community. Mr. Montgomery indicated the
University expects to continue these activities and nurture the partnerships.
Gail Plemmons, 17 Aldeah, explained that she has been involved
for two years with the Flat Branch Creek Protection Committee. She confirmed
University staff has been helpful in preparing maps, helping with demonstrations
at the Twilight Festival, communicating with Public Works personnel, and educating
the public. She spoke of her support for renewal of the agreement. Ms. Plemmons
asked those in favor of extending the agreement to stand. Approximately 20 people
stood in support.
Maura Browning, Director of Government Affairs for the Chamber
of Commerce, indicated the Chamber normally supports collaboration with the University
and would ordinarily be in favor of continuing this type of project. She reported
that the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee has held several meetings to
discuss storm water. In July of 2000, Ms. Browning stated that the Chamber sent
several letters to the Council requesting that a task force be established to
begin the public process. She said a task force was to be appointed by the Mayor
as approved by the Council in October of 2001. At the December 17th meeting,
Ms. Browning indicated that Mayor Hindman said he was working with Karen Miller
to appoint a joint City/County Task Force. She stated the additional $49,419
which would be appropriated by this resolution would bring the total spent for
City collaboration with the University to nearly $150,000. She pointed out another
$12,000 has been spent for a draft ordinance. Ms. Browning voiced the Chamber's
concern about this money being appropriated before the task force is appointed
to make recommendations on these types of expenditures. She asked that the resolution
be tabled until the task force can make a recommendation.
Mayor Hindman had hoped to have appointed a task force by
now, but said it was hard work and he just had not gotten it done. He is still
working on it and would try to do it as promptly as possible.
John Clark, 403 N. Ninth, spoke on behalf of the Flat Branch
Stormwater Partnership. He understood the federal government's charge in regards
to community education and civic participation. He supported continuation of
the agreement.
Dean Anderson, 4001 Hyde Park, President of the Mill Creek
Partnership, also spoke in support of continuing the agreement.
Tom Moran, 413 W. Walnut, Chairperson of the Osage Group of
the Sierra Club, encouraged the Council to continue funding for this project.
Karl Skala, 4201 Gasconade, a member of the Watershed Partnership
with the Hominy Branch group, said the partnership is very valuable to the community.
He asked the Council to support the continuation of it.
Alyce Turner, 2194 E. Bearfield Road, a member of the Clear
Creek Neighborhood Association, explained that her neighborhood is near Rock
Bridge State Park. She was supportive of renewing the agreement.
Mr. John thought a lot of the activities, the stream clean-ups
and the educational activities to be excellent, but he is concerned about a particular
viewpoint being presented. Although there are many ways to manage stormwater,
he said only the impervious surface standards are being promoted. Mr. John wanted
to ensure that process is not continued into the next year.
Mayor Hindman noted that when reviewing the list as to what
has been accomplished thus far, he believed this was giving people an opportunity
to learn about streams and to evaluate what the task force recommends to the
Council. He thought the input provided by people living near watersheds would
be much more substantial if this project is continued.
Mr. Coffman spoke in support of the partnership. He was hopeful
Mr. John's concerns would be taken into account and encouraged people with other
views to get involved. Mr. Coffman noted there are plenty of opportunities to
get involved with these projects.
Mr. Loveless thought the effort to be worthwhile, but was
concerned as to how many people are being reached. He explained that he has an
interest in properties both in the city and county and he has never been contacted
in regards to this project. Mr. Loveless did not believe the message is as widespread
as one might think.
In reference to sub-sections d, e and f within the proposed
agreement, Mr. John thought the task force should be involved with these issues
as they relate directly to the kind of standards the City will eventually adopt.
He reiterated his apprehension that only one point of view is being funded.
The vote on R25-02 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
CRAYTON, HUTTON, LOVELESS, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: JOHN. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B17-02 Authorizing Change Order No.
1; approving the engineer's final report; levying special assessments
for
the Fourth Avenue project; appropriating funds.
B18-02 Appropriating funds for the purchase
of Paratransit scheduling software.
B19-02 Authorizing a right of use agreement
with Chariton Valley Long Distance Corporation to install fiber
optic
cable within city right-of-way.
B20-02 Amending Chapter 14 of the City
Code to prohibit parking at the Nowell's building at Worley and West
Boulevard
North.
B21-02 Calling for bids for construction
of improvements to roadways and parking lots at Kiwanis Park and
Cosmo-Bethel
Park.
B22-02 Calling for bids for construction
of improvements to Indian Hills Park.
B23-02 Accepting a deed of dedication;
approving the engineer's final report; authorizing payment of differential
costs
for construction of water main serving Vanderveen Crossing, Plat 4.
B24-02 Accepting a deed of dedication;
approving the engineer's final report; authorizing payment of differential
costs
for construction of water main serving Vanderveen Crossing, Plat 6.
B25-02 Accepting a deed of dedication;
approving the engineer's final report; authorizing payment of differential
costs
for construction of water main serving Vanderveen Plaza, Plat 2.
B26-02 Accepting easements for water
utility purposes.
B27-02 Rezoning property located on
the south side of Monroe Street, approximately 135 feet west of Old
Highway
63, from R-3 to O-P.
B28-02 Approving the final plat of Meadow
Lane Estates, a replat of part of Lot 14 of Garth's Addition to the
city
of Columbia.
B29-02 Approving a replat of Lot 10
of Sedona Villas, Plat 1.
B30-02 Amending Chapter 7 of the City
Code relating to Civil Defense and Emergency Operations.
B31-02 Authorizing issuance of Water
and Electric System Revenue Bonds.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
(A) Access to Residential Subdivisions.
Mr. Beck explained that the Council had asked the staff to
look at the access points in subdivisions containing in excess of 100 lots.
Mr. Hutton made the motion that the report be referred to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing so they can provide a
report and recommendation on such a change to the ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Coffman and approved unanimously by voice vote.
(B) Intra-departmental Transfer of
Funds.
Report accepted.
(C) Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance.
Mr. Hutton did not think the draft presented to the Council
should be placed on the agenda for a public hearing. He asked that it be referred
back to the staff for possible "tweaking". Mr. Hutton explained that the people
originally proposing such an ordinance believed that in its current form, it
would not be helpful.
Mayor Hindman suggested that Mr. Hutton talk with the concerned
people and then the Council could discuss it at a work session. Mr. Hutton concurred
and asked that the report be accepted at this point.
Report accepted.
(D) Downtown Historic Street Lights
- SBD's Proposed Revision.
Mr. Beck explained that the Council had approved a plan that
showed a lower, historic looking street light, but since that time the SBD has
submitted a revised plan. This plan would use the same standards (they would
be painted black), but the fixture would be changed to include two lights per
pole to provide better pedestrian lighting.
Mr. John made the motion that the Council approve the revised
fixtures as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Loveless.
After the first proposal was approved, Mr. Hutton said there
were e-mails flying back and forth about the design of the light. He assumed
the current design would direct the light downward.
Mayor Hindman noted that two very knowledgeable people on
the subject met with the SBD and this is the treatment they recommended.
Mr. Malon remarked that the existing fixtures are very efficient,
but some do not like the appearance of these lights. He confirmed that the proposed
fixtures will do just as good of a job, if not better, than what is there now.
The motion made by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Loveless, was
approved unanimously by voice vote.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
After receiving the majority vote of the Council, the following
individual was appointed to the following Commission:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Stokes, Shannon J. D., 3400 Mexico Gravel - Ward 3
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
In reference to the earlier action this evening pertaining
to the approval of the car leasing lot, Mayor Hindman thought landscaping requirements
for lots such as these should be reviewed.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that staff look into the situation
and report back on the issue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coffman and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Karl Skala, 5201 Gasconade, complimented all of the people
that worked together on the downtown lighting issue.
John Clark, 403 N. Ninth, commented that the chronic nuisance
ordinance needed more work. He thanked the Council and staff for taking it up
so quickly. Mr. Clark urged the Council to adopt a policy on orderly process
in reference to last minute information being presented to the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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