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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, with President of the Council Michael Klinghammer, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Dave Beckering, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Michael Weller, and Mary West. Absent: None. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. File #47729 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT Ballots were distributed for the election of President of the City Council. The ballots were counted, with the following results: Laurie Feldman – 7 votes; Dave Beckering – 2 votes. The City Clerk announced that Laurie Feldman was elected President of the Council. Ballots were distributed for the election of Vice President of the City Council. The ballots were counted with the following results: Bridget Ohmes – 10 votes. The City Clerk announced that Bridget Ohmes was elected Vice President of the City Council. File # 47818 The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith requested Council to consider advancing to Agenda Item 4. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER made a motion to advance to Agenda Item 4. RON STIVISON seconded to the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a Proclamation declaring May 6-12, 2012 as “National Music Week” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a Proclamation declaring May 11, 2012 as “Public Works Day” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a Proclamation declaring May 5-13, 2012 as “National Tourism Week” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a Proclamation declaring May 7-13, 2012 as “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. PUBLIC HEARINGS The President of the Council Laurie Feldman announced that the following Public Hearings would now be held. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Regular Session continued with the order of business:  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ A. Case No. CU-12-12 (DOTec Engineering) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.220(C)(1)(k) for an Automotive Sales business within the C-2 General Business District, specifically to approve an automotive sales business on an existing vacant lot at 1407 First Capitol Drive (2 parcels). The subject properties are 0.65 acres and are located in Ward 4. (Tabled at the April 23, 2012 Planning & Zoning Meeting; therefore the Public Hearing should be tabled until June 5, 2012) (RCA Attached) B. Case No. CU-14-12 (Scott and Brenden Johnson) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.220(C)(1)(e)&(k) for an automotive repair and sales business within the C-2 General Business District, specifically to approve a modifications to an existing building and site for a car repair and used vehicles sales use at 2407 West Clay Street. The subject property is 0.44 acres and is located in Ward 9. (Tabled at the April 23, 2012 Planning & Zoning Meeting; therefore the Public Hearing should be tabled until June 5, 2012) (RCA Attached) C. Case No. CU-15-12 (Emmaus Homes – David Kramer) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.150(D)(1)(l) for a Group Living Arrangement within the R-1C Single Family Residential District, specifically to approve a group home for no more than four (4) developmentally disabled individuals at 3 James Drive. The subject property is 0.34 acres and is located in Ward 9. (RCA Attached) D. Case No. DR-02-12 (City of St. Charles) An application to amend Chapter 400: Zoning Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, by amending §400.200(C) to add Banquet Centers and Meeting Facilities as a Conditional Use within the HCD Historic Commercial District. (Council Bill 10745) E. Case No. DR-03-12 Adopt form based standards as overlay zoning districts for the SSM St. Joseph Health Center Redevelopment Area and the Fifth Street Corridor Redevelopment Area. These redevelopment areas are located in Wards 1 and 2. (Council Bill 10747) F. Case No. DR-04-12 (City of St. Charles) An application to amend Chapter 400: Zoning Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, by amending §400.330(B) to prohibit Banquet Centers and Meeting Facilities as a permitted or conditional use within the SMPD South Main Preservation District overlay. (Council Bill 10746) G. Approve the Vacation of a Portion of Jackson Street, Tompkins Street, Trendley Avenue, Wilmes Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Spring Avenue, Cunningham Avenue with Associated Alleys and Portions of Easements within the Boundaries  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ of Lindenwood University Village, located in part of West Highlands and Wilmes & Trendley’s Subdivisions of the Cunningham Farm Block 6 of the Steen & Cunningham’s Survey of the St. Charles Commons as identified in the St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Office. (Tabled at the April 23, 2012 Planning & Zoning Meeting; therefore the Public Hearing should be tabled until June 5, 2012) (RCA Attached) H. West Clay Community Improvement District Petition (RCA Attached) PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO AGENDA ITEMS Chris Brown, 723 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, spoke in favor of Council Bills 10722, 10723, and 10724; and distributed a copy of a letter relative to the Reciprocal Parking Agreement – Letter of Intent between the First United Methodist Church of St. Charles, Missouri and Mount Carmel Senior Living. File # 47828 Tim Tryniecki, 7700 Forsyth, St. Louis, Missouri, spoke in favor of Council Bills 10722, 10723, and 10724. Steve Carbrey, 714 Jackson Street, St. Charles, Missouri, spoke in opposition of Council Bills 10722, 10723, and 10724. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Declaring Parks Equipment Surplus Property; Authorizing the Disposal of the Surplus Equipment with Resale Value Via Trade-In or Internet Auction; and Authorizing the Recycling or Scrapping of Surplus Equipment without Resale Value (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, and Ohms “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-13 A Resolution Declaring Outdated Technology Equipment as Surplus Property; Authorizing the Disposal of the Equipment with Resale Value Via Internet Auction; and Authorizing Electronic Recycling of the Equipment without Resale Value (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, and Reese “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-14 A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application with the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2012 Justice Assistance Grant Program (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-15 A Resolution Ratifying and Affirming the Selection of the DESCO Group, Inc. as Preferred Developer for The West Clay Extension Redevelopment Area, Subject to Certain Requirements, and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement for Consideration by the City Council (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-16 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 10699 (Held) An Ordinance Declaring the Power of the City of St. Charles, Missouri to Issue General Obligation Debt to be Forfeited in the Amount of $30,000,000 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Laurie Feldman, and Dave Beckering) DAVE BECKERING made a motion to hold Council Bill 10699 to the June 5, 2012, Regular Council Meeting. MARY ANN OHMS seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. Bill 10722 (Supplemental RCA) An Ordinance Rezoning to Zoning District CBD (Central Business District) from Zoning District R-2 (Two-Family Residential District), Approximately 0.26 Acres of Land Located at 702 Jackson Street (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) City Attorney Michael Valenti recommended a separate vote on Council Bill 10722. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 10722, with the following results: Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, and Beckering “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-68 Bill 10723 (Supplemental RCA) An Ordinance Rezoning to Zoning District CBD (Central Business District) from Zoning District R-2 (Two-Family Residential District), Approximately 0.19 Acres of Land Located at 706 Jackson Street (Sponsor: Tom Besselman)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 10723. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 10723, with the following results: Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-69 Bill 10724 (Supplemental RCA) An Ordinance Rezoning to Zoning District CBD (Central Business District) from Zoning District C-2 (General Business District), Approximately 1.68 Acres of Land (3 Parcels: 6- 009D-9398-01-A; 6-009D-9398-01-B & 6-009D-9398-01-C) Located at 723 First Capitol Drive (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) City Attorney Michael Valenti recommended a separate vote on Council Bill 10724. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 10724, with the following results: Passed “Aye”: Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, and Feldman “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-70 Bill 10733 An Ordinance Vacating a Sanitary Sewer Easement on Lot 121 of Block 15 of Blanchette Hills Addition Subdivision, 921 Blackberry Lane (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer and Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-71 Bill 10734 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 1 to the Foundry Art Centre Parking Lot Lease (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-72  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10735 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the Agreement with Dave Kolb Grading, LLC for the Pearl Ridge Storm Sewer Extension Project for a Modified Completion Date of May 18, 2012 from the Original Completion Date of May 4, 2012 for the Work Associated with Phase II of the Pearl Ridge Storm Sewer Extension Project (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer and Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-73 Bill 10736 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the Purchase of Eleven (11) New X Series Manual Monitors and Defibrillators with Options and Accessories for the Fire Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $251,792.23 (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-74 Bill 10737 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Engineering Services Contract with Bax Engineering Company, Inc. for Additional Construction Related Design Services Required for the Completion of the South Main Street South Reconstruction Project in an Amount of $29,905.00, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $152,208.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-75 Bill 10738 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 12-28 and Enacting a New Ordinance to Adopt Positions, Salary, Wages and Other Compensation for Unrepresented Employees; to Eliminate the Video Communications Coordinator Position; Reclassify the Producer Position from Grade L (non-exempt) to Grade I (exempt); Change the Title of Video Production Assistant to Scheduling Assistant; Establish the Part-time Position of Production Assistant; and to Authorize the Filling of Two Production Assistant Positions (Sponsors: All Members of the City Council)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-76 Bill 10739 An Ordinance Authorizing an Easement Encroachment License with Christopher Martin for the Construction and Maintenance of an Egress Window Well on the Easement Located at or near 179 Kunze Drive (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer and Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-77 Bill 10740 An Ordinance Authorizing a Joint Venture Agreement (Contract) by and between the City of St. Louis, City of St. Peters and City of St. Charles for the Purchase of Water from the City of St. Louis (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 1, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-78 Bill 10741 An Ordinance Ratifying the 2012 Department Director Salary Percentage Increase; and Providing for an Effective Date (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer and Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 3, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-79 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced. Bill 10742 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Fee Simple Deed (The Bank of New York Mellon, FKA The Bank of New York Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the holders of Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, 2005-2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates – 1107 South Benton) (Sponsor: Tom Besselman)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10743 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 500 of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Section 505.320 Pertaining to the Cost-Sharing Sidewalk Replacement Program (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Bridget Ohmes) Bill 10744 An Ordinance Authorizing a Bond Waiver Agreement Between City of St. Charles and St. Charles County for Storm Sewer Improvements on Spring Drive (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Bill 10745 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of St. Charles by Amending Section 400.200 With Regard to Adding a Conditional Use within the HCD Historic Commercial District (Sponsors: Tom Besselman and Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 10746 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Section 400.330 Pertaining to the South Main Preservation District and Prohibiting Banquet Centers and Meeting Facilities as a Permitted or Conditional Use (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Tom Besselman) Bill 10747 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances by Enacting a New Section to be Known as 400.390 Pertaining to the Fifth Street Corridor Hospital District (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Tom Besselman) Bill 10748 (Amended Prior to Introduction) An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 11-255 by Amending Certain Revenue, Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2012 (Budget Amendment #3) (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to amend Council Bill 10748 prior to introduction, as follows: to move accounts 410-321-001 and 430-321-001 from Section 6 to Section 5. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. Bill 10749 An Ordinance Designating a New Account with New Frontier Bank as Depository of the City of St. Charles, Missouri; Authorizing the Establishment of a Joint Bank Account Titled “The City of St. Charles, Missouri and St. Charles County Convention and Sports Facilities Authority Convention Center Buy Down Fund” at New Frontier Bank; and Designating Persons Authorized to Initiate Wire Transfers or Sign Checks on Behalf of the City (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10750 An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 300 of the Code of Ordinances by Establishing Parking Restrictions Along a Portion of Concordia Lane near Coverdell School (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 10751(Amended Prior to Introduction) An Ordinance Ordering That Assessments Be Made Against Benefited Properties Situated Within the Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Neighborhood Improvement District Based Upon Estimated Costs of Certain Phase Two-B Improvements Within the District; Ordering Preparation of a Phase Two-B Assessment Roll; and Calling for a Public Hearing and Providing Direction for the Giving of Notice Thereof; All Pursuant to the Neighborhood Improvement District Act (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to amend Council Bill 10751 prior to introduction, as follows: to add May 22, 2012 as the Public Hearing date. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. Bill 10752 An Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the 2012 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Budget and Authorizing the Submittal of the Funding Approval Agreement, Request for Release of Funds and Certification, CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications and the Application for Federal Assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for use of Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10753 An Ordinance Authorizing a First Amendment to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission 5309 Public Transit Capital Assistance Grant Agreement for Funding the Acquisition of One (1) New Bus for the SCAT System and Utilize Non- Reappropriated 2011 204 Capital Funds in the Amount of $24, 357 (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Tom Besselman, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, and Ron Stivison) Bill 10754 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Six-C-1, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION Notice of Proposed Change to Council Rule 22(B) The Notice of Proposed Change to Council Rule 22(B) was provided. File#47807  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Vote to Suspend Council Rules as they may apply to Council Bill 10673 The Notice of Vote to Suspend Council Rules as they may apply to Council Bill 10673 was provided. File #47808 Notice of Intent to Remove Council Bill 10673 from the Table The Notice of Intent to remove Council Bill 10673 from the Table was provided. File #47809 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda Item 10G1, Approval of Revision to Council Rule 22(B) Relative to Tabled Bills and Consent Agenda Item 10G2, Approval to Suspend Council Rules as they may apply to Council Bill 10673 requires 7 affirmative votes for passage; and therefore requires separate votes. A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. LAURIE FELDMAN seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, and Klinghammer “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Special Council Meeting of April 10, 2012 File #47729 2. Regular Council Meeting of April 17, 2012 File #47729 3. Public Hearing of April 17, 2012 File #47810 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Council Work Session of April 10, 2012 File #47730 b. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 17, 2012 File #47730 c. Street Facility Design Task Force Meeting of April 17, 2012 File #47769 Community Center Task Force Meeting of April 17, 2012 File #47822 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Council Work Session of April 10, 2012 i. Consensus of Full Council to Support Media Department Reorganization Proposal; and Present Legislation to the Full Council for Consideration  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ ii. Motion to Approve Allocating $4,000 from Council Directives to Provide Fire Department with Funding for Participation in Mock Accidents at St. Charles West High School and St. Charles High School iii. Motion to Schedule Election of Council President and Council Vice President at the May 1, 2012 Regular Council Meeting b. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 17,2012 (none) c. Street Facility Design Task Force Meeting of April 17, 2012 (none) d. Community Center Task Force Meeting of April 17, 2012 (none) C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions or Committees 1. Landmarks Board Meeting of March 19, 2012 File #47770 2. Parks & Recreation Board Meeting of March 21, 2012 File #47739 3. Parks & Recreation Work Session of April 4, 2012 File #47739 4. Beautification Commission Meeting of January 11, 2012 File #47819 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration (none) 1. Notice of Emergency Purchase File #47811 2. Request to Fill Vacant Position of Information Technology Director File #47812 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Contract Amendment No. 1 with Ronna Alaniz, C.P.A. for Additional Temporary Personnel Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $60,000.00 C2012-036 2. Contract with Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, P.C. for Bond Counsel Legal Services Regarding the Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Project, Infrastructure and Site Improvements Projects, Phase Two-B Improvements in an Amount not to Exceed $97,400.00 (Fee is Paid from Bond Proceeds) C____ F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Approval of Revision to Council Rule 22(B) Relative to Tabled Bills (requires 7 affirmative votes for passage) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR A SEPARATE VOTE. File #47813 2. Approval to Suspend Council Rules as they may apply to Council Bill 10673 (requires 7 affirmative votes for passage) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR A SEPARATE VOTE. File #47814 3. Receipt of Notice of Industrial Development Project and Public Hearing from the City of Wentzville, Missouri File #47815 4. Approval of Home Improvement Loans File #47816 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve Consent Agenda item 10G1 Approval of Revision to Council Rule 22(B) Relative to Tabled Bills. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, and Ohmes. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve Consent Agenda item 10G2 Approval to Suspend Council Rules as they may apply to Council Bill 10673. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, and Ohms. “Nay”: Besselman. Absent: None. Motion passed. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Report on Budget Amendment No. 3 (Council Bill 10748) The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a report on Budget Amendment No. 3 (Council Bill 10748) File #47817 Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor The Honorable Sally A. Faith thanked Council Member Michael Klinghammer and Council Member Dave Beckering for serving as the Council President and Council Vice President this past year; and congratulated Council Member Laurie Feldman and Council Member Bridget Ohmes as the new Council President and Council Vice President. The Honorable Sally A. Faith announced Council Member Dave Beckering’s father, Ralph Beckering, has recently been inducted into the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 1, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ The Honorable Sally A. Faith announced upcoming events taking place in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Council Member Dave Beckering announced several city residents have recently been inducted into the St. Charles County Sports Hall of Fame. Council Member Jerry Reese announced the Mock Accident for the students and staff of St. Charles West was held on April 20, 2012; and the Mock Accident for students and staff of St. Charles High will be held on May 4, 2012. Council Member Jerry Reese announced the Prescription Drug Take Back Program held at the Criminal Justice Center on April 28, 2012, was very successful. TABLED BILLS/PUBLIC HEARINGS Bill 10673 An Ordinance Designating a Portion of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, as a Redevelopment Area; Approving the West Clay Extension Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and the RPA 1 Redevelopment Project Described Therein; Making Findings Related Thereto; Adopting Tax Increment Financing with Respect Thereto; and Authorizing Certain Actions by City Officials (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes and Mary West) (Tabled at the February 7, 2012, Regular Council Meeting. No action taken on Council Bill 10673. CLOSED SESSION A roll call vote was taken to adjourn into closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1); leasing, purchase or sale of real estate where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor (RSMo 610.021.2); and sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated contract (RSMo. 610.021.12), with the following results: “Aye”: Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, and Reese. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. The Open Portion of the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. ______________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Laurie Feldman, Presiding Officer