INTRODUCTORY
The City Council f the City of Columbia, Missouri met for
a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 6, 1999, in the Council Chamber
of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following results:
Council Members CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, and CROCKETT were present.
Member COFFMAN 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 November 15, 1999, as
well as the minutes of the special meeting of November 18, 1999, were approved
unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Mrs.
Crockett.
APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING CONSENT AGENDA
At her request, Mr. Campbell made the motion that Mrs. Crockett
be allowed to abstain from voting on B413-99 and B414-99. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Janku 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. John.
SPECIAL ITEMS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Larry Fisher - 1999 Stormwater Management Trailblazer
Award Presentation
Mr. Fisher, President of the Missouri River Communities Network,
spoke on behalf of his group as well as the Show-Me Clean Streams and the Greenbelt
Coalition.
He presented the Mayor with the Stormwater Management Trail
Blazer Award for 1999.
Mr. Fisher explained that they had identified Columbia as
demonstrating foresight and leadership in the development and implementation
of stormwater management practices for a city of its size. The organization commended
the City for efforts to involve members of the public in planning, educating
and implementing stormwater management practices. The City was presented with
an engraved plaque and a compass.
Mayor Hindman remarked that Columbia is proud to be an environmentally
aware community, particularly in regards to its streams. As Columbia grows and
develops, he reported the City needs to ensure we will meet our responsibility
with respect to stormwater management.
Mr. Beck noted that the support of the community is appreciated
in establishing one of the first stormwater utilities in the State of Missouri,
if not the entire mid-western area.
Mr. Patterson commented that it is a privilege to be recognized.
He spoke of the efforts of those individuals who have participated in clean-up
efforts, including staff engineers and employees who have gone out with groups
of citizens to take part in the program.
2. Jeff Barrow - Bear Creek Stormwater Monitoring
Project
Jeff Barrow, 1007 Coats Street, spoke on behalf of the Greenbelt
Coalition of Mid-Missouri, a non-profit organization made up of 18 groups representing
approximately 2,500 households. He noted that their mission is to protect open
space. Since 1997, Mr. Barrow reported he has been working with two other not-for-profit
organizations on a stormwater monitoring project. He explained that the purpose
of the project is to determine whether volunteers who are trained and equipped
to measure water quality can successfully test stormwater in local streams. This
project was funded by a grant from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency,
administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Barrow pointed out that
the agencies wanted to start with a pilot project using volunteers because many
small towns cannot afford the expense of monitoring, or simply do not have the
personnel to do it. He stated the Missouri River Communities Network won the
grant and led the project.
Mr. Barrow reported under the guidance of a steering committee
of 12 people with stormwater expertise, he said the Bear Creek watershed in northern
Columbia was chosen as the study site. Using the overhead, he described the project
and what the results were. Mr. Barrow explained that he is working on a written
report which will be forwarded to the Council. A more detailed report was given
to the Public Works Department.
Mr. Campbell thanked Mr. Barrow for the report and said it
was very informational.
Mayor Hindman commented he was very interested in the program
and was eager to learn more about it.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B408-99 Authorizing the construction
of improvements at Columbia Cosmopolitan Park and the Grindstone
Nature
Area.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the current budget had earmarked $25,000
for some general maintenance work in area parks. He said Mr. Hood and his staff
have performed a detailed evaluation of the priority items.
Mr. Hood explained staff is requesting to proceed with projects
relating to landscaping improvements in Cosmo Park, upgrading two restrooms in
Cosmo Park, and resurfacing the parking lot at the Grindstone Nature Area. The
projects are estimated to cost $16,000.
Mr. Janku noted that the Council had previously received a
report about some of the improvements that were going to be made in terms of
accessability in the parks. Although these improvements are not part of this
project, he asked Mr. Hood to explain them.
Mr. Hood explained that staff has been working on a plan for
the past several years to increase accessability in the parks. He noted a recent
concern related to handicapped parking in Cosmo Park. Mr. Hood commented there
are a number of designated spaces for that purpose, but believed some repainting
and restriping is needed. Staff is also checking to see if signs needed replacing.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B408-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B412-99 Renaming the east/west portion
of Brown Station Road to "East" Brown Station Road.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that Brown Station Road has an alignment north
and south as well as east and west. He reported this legislation would rename
the portion of the road where it intersects the north/south section eastward
across Route B to the point where Brown Station Road connects to Mexico Gravel
Road. He noted that the proposed change had already been through the Planning
and Zoning process.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B412-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B413-99 Establishing permanent R-1
zoning on property located generally east of Sinclair Street and south
of
Southampton
Drive.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this tract consists of approximately
38 acres and staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission have recommended unanimous
approval.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B413-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU. VOTING NO: NO ONE.
ABSTAINING: CROCKETT. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
(A) Voluntary annexation of property
located on the east side of State Road 163, south of State Farm Regional
Office Building.
Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mayor Hindman noted that a request had been received to withdraw
this request. He reported no further action would be required.
(B) Parkade Heights storm drainage
improvement project.
Item B was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Patterson explained that this improvement project is actually
a combination of two stormwater utility capital improvement projects. Both are
in the Parkade Subdivision, in the vicinity of Creasy Springs Road. The work
will consist of replacing a circular pipe under Creasy Springs at Doris to convey
the 100-year stormwater. Mr. Patterson reported a 4 ½' x 8' box culvert
will be built under the street. The second phase of the project will tie into
this culvert and will consist of a series of pipe improvements through the Parkade
area -- crossing Sondra and Texas up to Parklawn Court south. He commented that
currently, there are open channels with erosion occurring and some pipes are
of substandard size. These would all be replaced with reinforced concrete pipes
with area inlets. The design parameters would be to carry the 10-year storm for
yard drainage, the 25-year storm for street drainage, and then overflow areas
would be created to convey the 100-year storm without causing flooding.
Mr. Patterson noted that the projects are necessitated by
the fact that there is structural flooding in the neighborhood. He explained
that public meetings have been held with area residents to explain the project
and to get input. Although plans are in the preliminary design stage, he pointed
out that staff is still making adjustments with the design to try to accommodate
the concerns and questions they have received as a result of efforts to involve
citizens in the design. The total project cost is estimated to be $244,500.
Mr. Patterson further explained that staff has been attempting
to develop design locations so that tree impact is minimized. He said they have
talked to property owners to assure them that funding for tree replacement will
be budgeted and staff will continue to work with them as the project proceeds.
Mr. Patterson is hopeful construction on the project can begin next summer.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Joe McClelland, 1605 Parklawn Court, asked about replacement
of pipes. He was concerned about a drain on the east side of his property.
Mr. Patterson reported that deteriorated pipes will be replaced.
On the north side of Mr. McClelland's property, where it drains into the channel,
Mr. Patterson said they intend to install an area inlet to collect water from
the surface.
John Aufranc, 2101 Doris, said an engineer had visited with
him a few months ago regarding the pipe running behind the property on Doris.
At that time, Mr. Aufranc reported the plans included an open swale through the
backyard and a concrete channel. He hoped those plans had changed.
Mr. Patterson explained that as a result of the conversation
staff had with Mr. Aufranc and another property owner in the area, the design
was changed to allow for an area inlet and piping.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Janku indicated he attended one of the public meetings
and he knew the staff spent a lot of time trying to iron out any difficulties.
He pointed out those efforts have been evidenced this evening.
Mr. Janku made the motion that the staff be directed to complete
the final plans and specifications for the project. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Crayton and approved unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
B409-99 Authorizing agreements with
the Missouri Department of Conservation for tree grants and
appropriating
funds.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this involves the acceptance of two
grants; one in the amount of $10,000 for a Resource Improvement Maintenance grant
requiring a 25% match, and a Branch Out Missouri Tree grant in the amount of
$4,395 requiring a 30% match. The match on both projects would be City force
account labor.
B409-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B414-99 Approving the final plat of
Valley View Ridge Plat No. 1; authorizing a performance contract.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that the preliminary plat had been approved
some time ago with several conditions which he believed to have been met. However,
he indicated the Public Works staff has concerns relating to the connection of
streets and the responsibility of such.
Mr. Patterson commented that staff wanted to assure an awareness
of the situation and an understanding of what might occur in the future if these
issues are not addressed at this time. He indicated the developer and the City
are both working at trying to accomplish the same goal. Mr. Patterson reported
if they were able to get the street design at this time, the developer could
probably construct the alternative walkway in such a way as it would not have
to be replaced at some future date. This would assure that future costs would
not duplicate what is being done today. Mr. Patterson felt the street connection
may be a little more problematic in that the City has in the past allowed a street
not to be built, and then it comes back to be a tax bill on the property owner
at some time in the future. One of the options suggested here is that the City
Council could, by subdivision ordinance, require that the cost of the street
connection be secured financially if the Council so chooses. If they choose not
to, Mr. Patterson said the record will have been established regarding the Council's
desire with regard to the future potential cost of the street.
Mayor Hindman said if they were going to provide a safe place
to walk once the subdivision is in, he asked how else it could be done. In consideration
of what the designed street would look like ultimately, Mr. Patterson said in
some places it might involve moving the sidewalk back 10 feet or more, or the
adjustment of a grade based on the street design. The option would be for the
developer to somehow get the street designed before putting the sidewalk in.
Mayor Hindman asked who would design the street. Mr. Patterson said typically,
an exterior street like this would not be a requirement of the developer. Exterior
streets like this one would be designed by the City and then tax billed.
Mr. Campbell asked about the magnitude of the problem. He
wanted to know how much of the walk would have to be replaced later. Mr. Patterson
said without knowing the street design, the potential was that quite a bit of
it would need to be replaced. Mr. Campbell said the alternative would be a very
dangerous street without a sidewalk. Mr. Patterson responded that staff agrees
a sidewalk is needed and the developer's plans for it, as long as they could
get some assurance that every precaution would be made to avoid duplication of
cost. Mr. Campbell thought he had heard Mr. Patterson to say that one alternative
was to go ahead and design the street. He saw that as possibly taking some years.
Mr. Patterson explained that they are not talking about constructing the street,
but simply designing it and doing the survey work to ensure the sidewalk would
not have to be relocated. He saw that as taking a matter of months, not years.
Mr. Campbell asked Mr. Patterson if he had said that his staff is greatly over
worked and running behind in terms of design standards. Mr. Patterson replied
that this job would have to be done by consultants.
Mr. Janku understood there to be a 40 foot wide pedestrian
easement. Mr. Patterson said that was correct. Mr. Janku asked if the City has
some degree of control of the location within that easement that they could direct.
Mr. Patterson thought if they could assure it is close to the exterior of that
easement, they would certainly minimize the possibility of some cuts or fills
in having to relocate it.
Mr. John wondered if the developer has been asked to give
a half width of the eventual future right of way of the street. Mr. Patterson
said that has been done. Mr. John assumed most sidewalks are built in the right
of way. Mr. Patterson said the grading on the elevations has a great deal to
do with cut and fills on how far out the right of way has to be disturbed. He
noted the City typically has to get temporary construction easements outside
of the half width right of way for the grading of a street. Regarding the street
connection, Mr. Janku realized there was not to be a physical connection until
the second outlet is approved, but asked if there had been discussions about
how close they are supposed to come and what type of barricades would be required.
He wanted to know what would be left undone and how much of a potential cost
there would be to what would be left undone. Mr. Patterson said it looked to
be less than 100 feet. Mr. Janku asked what the average cost would be. The reply
was approximately $120 per foot.
Glen Strothman, the developer with offices at 33 E. Broadway,
said Mr. John was correct with respect to Barberry. He said there is already
a full collector width half easement given to the City. In addition to that,
he said there is a 40 foot wide easement that was provided for along Barberry.
The only area he could possibly think of having a grading issue was a few hundred
feet along the easternmost portion. Mr. Strothman noted most of the rest of the
street is fairly flat and rolling along Barberry. He said if the street was built,
they would have to be somewhere in the 40 foot wide easement before the sidewalk
would be disturbed. He felt it would be a minimal portion, if any. Regarding
the street connection onto Westwinds, Mr. Strothman said they are abiding by
the ordinance and they would have a minimal amount of street and a landscaped
berm installed.
Mr. Strothman noted it is the City staff's responsibility
to address the aforementioned issues, but he felt it has been give and take for
a long period of time. He did not know how staff could design a street that may
not be needed for 10 or 15 years because standards would probably change in that
time period. Mr. Strothman believed that would be more expensive than replacing
a few sections of sidewalk.
Mr. Janku understood the sidewalk would be constructed well
beyond the right of way, so there would not be a likelihood of losing anything.
Mr. Strothman said with the easement that has been provided for the sidewalk,
he felt unless there are trees they plan to try and avoid removing, the whole
idea is to move the sidewalk around the trees and the landscaping. He understood
they might have future grading issues to deal with, but that would occur to the
south, as far away from the street as possible. If in the future, 10 or 15 years
from now, a section of sidewalk has to be replaced, Mr. Strothman remarked it
would be a small price to pay to finally get the needed infrastructure.
Regarding the sidewalk, Mr. Janku commented the Council is
aware of where Barberry is on the long-term improvement plan. He said the issue
of the connection was initiated by the Council trying to avoid problems for the
neighbors. Mr. Janku stated it is not a developer initiated issue, and he really
did not think the developer was trying to avoid those costs. He said when it
comes down to potential tax billing, Mr. Janku said the neighbors will raise
the issue about their public benefit. He knew of no mechanism to protect the
City in the future other than tying it to building permits for particular lots.
Mr. Janku felt that would be difficult.
Mayor Hindman felt it is important to pursue having safe sidewalks
along these streets now when the improvements are made. Regarding the street,
he said it would lead to discussion whenever the road might be improved. Mayor
Hindman believed it would be a very controversial issue when the time comes.
Mr. John remarked the City has established policies and procedures
in regards to sidewalk construction, and then staff says it is a barrier to put
the sidewalk in place for the very reason everyone did not put them in place
to begin with - because the streets were not going to be built. Mr. John said
it is not right to start holding up projects.
B414-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU. VOTING NO: NO ONE.
ABSTAINING: CROCKETT. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
B423-99 Amending Chapter 26 of the
City Code as it relates to the hotel/motel tax.
The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said the Council has discussed two issues relating
to the Convention and Visitors Bureau following approval of the ballot issue
in November. The issues are the timing for implementing the two percent increase
in the motel/hotel tax, and the composition of the Advisory Board. Mr. Beck reported
this legislation would implement the tax increase effective January 1, 2000.
He said this could be followed by an adjustment of the annual budget once revenues
are received. Mr. Beck related that the Council has had some discussions pertaining
to revising the make-up of the Advisory Board which he believed should be done
before dealing with budget amendments.
Lorah Steiner commented that there had been some questions
about the second one percent which is to be used to promote festivals, events,
facilities and attractions that would generate overnight business for the City.
She pointed out that they have received guidelines from 20 other cities around
the country of varying sizes so they will have something to use as a comparison
when making those allocations.
Jan Grossman, 3205 Westcreek Circle, explained that she and
Rod Gelatt co-chaired The Citizens for Proposition 4 Committee. She thanked the
Council for their support of the proposition and for their past and continued
support of tourism in Columbia. Ms. Grossman remarked that Proposition 4 will
allow Columbia to maintain a competitive position in an increasingly competitive
market place. She said it will also allow them to capitalize on the exceptional
cultural offerings and festivals in this community. Ms. Grossman also thanked
the public for their overwhelming support of Proposition 4. She said they are
working at the Bureau to lay a solid foundation for the use of the new funds.
Mayor Hindman, on behalf of the Council, thanked Ms. Grossman
and the Committee for their work on Proposition 4.
Mr. Campbell commended both Ms. Steiner and the Citizens Committee
for their hard work. He felt it was moving forward nicely.
B423-99 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions
were read by the Clerk.
B410-99 Vacating utility and waterline
easements located within Village Square Subdivision.
B411-99 Vacating a sanitary sewer easement
located across Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Haden Park Subdivision.
B415-99 Authorizing a right of use agreement
with Public Water Supply District No. 9 for the reconstruction of
an
underground water line along St. Charles Road.
B416-99 Approving the engineer's report
and authorizing payment of differential costs for the Ewing Industrial
Park,
Plat 2 water main project.
B417-99 Accepting easements for utility
purposes.
B418-99 Accepting an easement from the
Nifong Shopping Center, L.L.C. for electrical purposes.
B419-99 Confirming the contract of Emery
Sapp & Sons for the Clark Lane water main project.
B420-99 Confirming the contract of Susie's
Construction for the construction of the Alton Avenue, Phase 3
storm
drainage improvement project; appropriating funds.
B421-99 Authorizing acquisition of easements
necessary for the construction of the Lynn Street and Oak Street
drainage
improvement project.
B422-99 Accepting a Delinquency and
Youth Violence Prevention Grant; authorizing an agreement with
Mid-MO
Coalition on Adolescent Concerns; appropriating funds.
B424-99 Appropriating funds received
from Boone Hospital Center for counseling services.
R224-99 Setting a public hearing: voluntary
annexation of property located on the west side of Bearfield Road,
approximately
500 feet south of Nifong Boulevard.
R225-99 Authorizing an amendment to
the agreement with Shafer, Kline & Warren to provide design services
for
the Bear Creek Trail Phase I project.
R226-99 Authorizing a supplemental agreement
to the agreement with Ameren UE for relocation of a gas line in
connection
with the Grant Lane improvement project.
R227-99 Authorizing the City Manager
to execute documents releasing the deed of trust and security agreement
securing
a bond for D'Sport issued by the Industrial Development Authority.
The bills were given third reading and the resolutions
were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL, JOHN,
HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN. Bills
declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:
NEW BUSINESS
R228-99 Authorizing an amendment to
the agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for engineering
services
in connection with sanitary sewer improvements.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this is a change order to a contract
in the amount of $43,000. He said it would make the total engineer's contract
$207,000. Staff recommends approval of the request.
The vote on R228-99 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL,
JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN.
Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:
R229-99 Authorizing an agreement with Dames & Moore
for the evaluation of pavement distress on Runway
2-20
at Columbia Regional Airport.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck stated in earlier discussions with the Council, staff
reported on the potential for some federal grant money to evaluate the pavement
at the airport. He said this would provide for the engineering portion of the
work. The cost of the project is $28,677, with 90% being eligible for federal
funding. Mr. Beck pointed out that the FAA reviews all of the contracts including
the engineering contracts.
The vote on R229-99 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL,
JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN.
Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:
R230-99 Authorizing and directing the
City Manager to cast the City's vote in favor of Sun Life of Canada's
Demutualization
Resolution.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Since March of 1990, Mr. Beck explained the City's insurance
carrier has been Sun Life of Canada. He reported the company is now attempting
to change from a public company to one owned by shareholders. Since the City
is one of the parties, we have the right to cast a vote. Mr. Beck related if
the company goes public, the City will own shares with a value which can be cashed
in. Those monies would be put into the health provider account.
The vote on R230-99 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL,
JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN.
Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:
R231-99 Approving FY2000 social service
agency contracts.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
During the budgeting process, Mr. Beck noted that $745,400
was allocated for social service programs. He pointed out that the Commission
had made recommendations on the contracts and added that this would provide the
authorization to formalize the agreements.
The vote on R231-99 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: CAMPBELL,
JOHN, HINDMAN, CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: COFFMAN.
Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:
PR232-99 Expressing the City Council's
strong preference for planned development in the areas of the City
within
the Little Bonne Femme Creek watershed.
The policy resolution was given first reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this policy resolution was prepared
in response to what the staff believed to be the intent of the Council.
Alyce Turner, 2194 E. Bearfield, explained that she lives
in the area. She distributed a letter from the Energy & Environment Commission
in regards to the annexation request that was withdrawn earlier this evening.
She noted that this letter also relates to PR232-99. Specifically, it addressed
support of further study of infrastructure, traffic patterns, stormwater drainage
and topography on land areas near Rock Bridge State Park before questions of
annexation are considered, or before subsequent development takes place.
Mr. John asked that an amendment sheet be prepared for the
next meeting that included the watershed above Rock Bridge State Park. He also
asked that maps be displayed in the appropriate offices so that interested parties
could view them before the next meeting. Mr. John pointed out that this policy
resolution would not affect areas that have already been planned and developed.
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated, and all were given first reading:
B425-99 Approving the final plat of Vanderveen
Crossing, Plat No. 3; authorizing a performance contract.
B426-99 Approving the replat of Lots
91, 92 and 93 of Country Club Villas, III; authorizing a performance
contract.
B427-99 Allowing a canopy to be constructed
partially within a utility easement at 912 South Old 63;
authorizing
a waiver of claim and indemnity agreement.
B428-99 Vacating a utility easement
located within OHO Subdivision.
B429-99 Rezoning property located on
the west side of West Boulevard, between West Worley Street and Again
Street
from R-2 and C-1 to C-P; approving the "Smithton Village" C-P Development
Plan.
B430-99 Approving Change Order No. 1
to the contract with Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. for the Hinkson Creek
Trail
Phase I project.
B431-99 Approving change order no. 1
and the engineer's report for the north cargo apron replacement project.
B432-99 Authorizing agreements with
The Curators of the University of Missouri and James R. Davis in
connection
with the EPA Clean Water Act Phase II Storm Water Regulations; appropriating
funds.
B433-99 Authorizing the City Manager
to convey a water line easement located at the Columbia Regional
Airport
to Consolidated Public Water Supply District #1.
B434-99 Confirming the contract of Hall & Riley
Paving Company, Inc. for the Nifong and Forum intersection
improvements;
appropriating funds.
B435-99 Amending Chapter 6 of the Code
as it relates to the Property Maintenance Code.
B436-99 Authorizing acquisition of easements
necessary to construct the Sunflower Street improvement project.
B437-99 Approving the engineer's report
and authorizing payment of differential costs for the Country Woods
Subdivision,
Lot 2 water main project; accepting a deed of dedication.
B438-99 Accepting grants of easements
for water utility purposes.
B439-99 Authorizing an agreement with
Jeffrey E. Smith Investment Co. for acceptance of a donation of
property
located on the west side of Brown Station Road, south of Waco Road.
B440-99 Amending and reestablishing
the City of Columbia, Missouri Tax Savings Plan and the Dependent
Care
Assistance Plan.
B441-99 Amending Chapter 3 of the City
Code as it relates to the Airport Advisory Board.
B442-99 Amending Chapter 26 of the City
Code as it relates to the Convention & Visitors Advisory Board.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS
A) Intra-Departmental Transfer of Funds
Request.
Report accepted.
B) Special Audit Project for Family
Planning Grant.
Mr. Beck explained that each year $5,000 is budgeted for special
audit projects to be recommended by the Finance Advisory Committee. He reported
the Committee recommended that the next special project consist of a review of
the grant records of the Family Planning section of the Health Department. The
project will be performed at the same time the annual audit is conducted.
Mr. Janku made the motion that the special audit project be
authorized. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
C) Request for street name change -
Quail Creek Subdivision.
Mr. Beck explained that the request was to change a street
name to Rainbow Trout Drive. He explained the process.
Mr. John made the motion that staff be directed to proceed
with the process. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved by voice
vote.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
None.
COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Mrs. Crockett noted that she and Mr. Patterson had received
calls regarding an 18-wheeler parking in Indian Hills Subdivision. She said it
has reportedly parked there for as much as six days at a time. Mrs. Crockett
asked what could be done. Mr. Patterson said if the vehicle is left on a street
for more than 24 hours, it is in violation of City Code. He reported the caller
had requested that the City put up a sign to restrict the parking of larger vehicles,
but Mr. Patterson stated staff cannot do that because an ordinance would be required.
He pointed out the Police Department could take action. Mrs. Crockett stated
she received a letter from a lady on Mexico Gravel Road regarding the proposed
sanitary sewer district in the Mexico Gravel and Route PP area. She reported
that six or so houses are on the old sanitary sewers, but residents do not feel
they can afford to upgrade to a sewer system. They understood the cap to be $5,000
on undeveloped land. Mrs. Crockett asked if there was any way the City could
help these people. Mr. Patterson explained that a meeting was held last week
with the residents that would be involved in a sewer district there. He is aware
that it would be a tremendous hardship to expect these folks to pay for it. Mr.
Patterson indicated his department is working on a staff report outlining some
options for sewer districts in order to make them more affordable, and yet still
try to be equitable in the distribution of cost.
Mrs. Crockett challenged her fellow Council members to sign
up for one hour of bell ringing at the Post Office for the Salvation Army.
Mr. John noted the 20/20 Plan is a priority item the Council
has discussed putting on their work session schedule. He wanted the public to
know that the Council would be discussing the plan at their next scheduled work
session.
Ms. Crayton noted when she was delivering baskets during the
Thanksgiving holiday, there were many homes around town where it was difficult
to read the house numbers. She urged residents to take that into consideration
when thinking about emergency situations.
Ms. Crayton thanked the citizens of Columbia and her friends
at KFRU for their generosity in helping with feeding the needy. She said there
are many good people in Columbia.
Mr. Janku said a few years ago, the staff had submitted a
report on the Ash/ Fairview and Fairview/Worley intersections in terms of traffic
control. The report suggested that after the new middle school opened, another
evaluation might be in order. Given the fact the school is open and the library
may temporarily relocate in the general area, he asked the staff to conduct a
traffic count in the next month.
Mr. Janku noted on the next agenda there is another plat for
the Vanderveen Subdivision. He asked the staff to keep the school district apprised
of all developments in the area so when they do their enrollment planning, they
can take that information into consideration.
Mr. Janku pointed out the City receives many complaints in
the spring relating to the maintenance of the COLT right of way. He pointed that
much of the area is torn up presently because of the current road construction.
Mr. Janku felt now would be the opportune time to look into what improvements,
in terms of landscaping, could be made to make the area more maintenance free
and possibly more attractive.
Mr. Janku made the motion that the staff report back on what
improvements could be made in relation to the COLT Railroad. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mrs. Crockett noted power lines that have been relocated on
Oakland Gravel across from the Fire Station. She said some are very close to
the road and asked that the Water and Light Department look into the situation.
Audrie Sabel, 3800 Mint Julep Drive, spoke about her concerns
relating to the pollution in Bear Creek. She said it is disgusting and did not
think proper monitoring is occurring as to what is being dumped in it. Ms. Sabel
noted all the illegal dumping that is transpiring around town.
Mr. Janku responded that a group will be conducting an educational
and outreach seminar on those issues . He explained Bear Creek is not one of
the first areas on the list, but it will be coming up. Mr. Janku remarked that
the groups conducting the monitoring would appreciate any help Ms. Sabel could
provide.
Ms. Sabel also discussed overbuilding and impact fees. She
felt the developers should be contributing to City infrastructure, and that the
citizens of Columbia should not have to pay for a new fire station.
Mr. John asked Ms. Sabel what developers do in other cities
with the development fee they are charged. He wondered if it was passed on to
the buyer as part of the cost of the home. Ms. Sabel replied the developer she
previously worked for figured it into the cost of the home. Mr. John noted that
raises the cost to the buyer.
Ms. Sabel was also concerned about the commercial property
for sale in front of Confederate Hill and what possibly could go in at that location.
Regarding impact fees, Mayor Hindman indicated the City has
been making gradual approaches to the issue. He noted that today, builders are
expected to pay for streets, sidewalks, and sewers in their developments. In
addition, they have to pay tap fees for water, sewer, and stormwater services.
Mr. Beck noted that Columbia had an impact fee at one time,
but it was dropped in favor of a development charge because that allows for more
flexibility and does not require the keeping of a lot of detailed records. He
explained the development fee is used primarily for road work over and above
the subdivision street required by ordinance. Mr. Beck related the fee is used
to pay for collector and arterial streets all over the City.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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