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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 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 Laurie Feldman, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Dave Beckering, Tom Besselman, Rod Herrmann, 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 # 47942 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. April 2, 2013 Election Results Canvass of Election Returns of the General Municipal Election Held April 2, 2013 and Declaration of the Election Results A motion was made by BRIDGET OHMES to receive and approve the certification of the election results of the General Municipal Election held on April 2, 2013. ROD HERRMANN seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West and Beckering. ”Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. File # 48010 Administration of Oath of Office City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead administered the Oaths of Office to the following Councilmembers: Jerry Reese – Ward 6, with term ending April, 2016 Dave Beckering – Ward 7 with term ending, April 2016 Rod Herrmann – Ward 8 with term ending, April 2016 Bridget Ohmes – Ward 9 with term ending, April 2016 Ron Stivison – Ward 10 with term ending, April 2016 Election of President and Vice President of the City Council Ballots were distributed for the election of President of the City Council. The ballots were counted, with the following results: Dave Beckering – 10 votes. The City Clerk announced that Dave Beckering 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 – 9 votes. Tom Besselman – 1 vote. The City Clerk announced that Bridget Ohmes was elected Vice President of the City Council. File #48011 Retiring Council President Laurie Feldman announced newly elected Council President Dave Beckering will preside over the remainder of the Regular Council Meeting.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Council President Dave Beckering thanked retiring Council President Laurie Feldman for her dedication and hard work during the past year. PUBLIC HEARINGS The President of the Council Dave Beckering 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: A. Case No. Z-01-13. An application to amend the previously approved Development Plan and Development Ordinance for the Waterworks Planned Development within the PD-RF Planned Development-Riverfront District. Specifically, to amend the ordinance and plan to include alcohol distilling within an existing restaurant for the property at 1200 South Main Street. The subject property is 0.23 acres and is located in Ward 2 (Council Bill 11034) B. Case No. CU-16-13. (Wade Civey). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.760(C) for a new nonconforming use permit within the R-1E Single-Family Residential District, specifically to approve a change from a transmission parts private storage facility to a new automotive repair and private storage business at 425 Transit Street. The subject property is 0.32 acres and is located in Ward One (Case No. CU-16-13 was tabled at the April 22, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting; therefore, Case No. CU-16-13 to be tabled by the City Council until the June 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting) (RCA Attached) C. Case No. CU-17-13. (Auto Styles – Chris Hewlett). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.240(C)(1)(a) for an Automotive business within the I-1 Light Industrial District, specifically to operate an auto detailing/after-market parts installation business at 3722 Mueller Road. The subject property is 2.32 acres and is located in Ward 8 (RCA Attached) D. Case No. CU-18-13. (Magpie’s, Inc. – Rhonda Crane). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.330(C)(1) for the Performance of Live Music in a Restaurant within the HCD Historic Commercial District and SMPD South Main Preservation District, specifically to permit live music inside and outside of the business at 903 South Main Street. The subject property is 0.19 acres and is located in Ward 2 (RCA Attached) E. Case No. CU-19-13. (Massa’s Italian Restaurant – Dominic Fadin). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.480(C) for Temporary Retail Sales within the I-2 Heavy Industrial District, specifically to hold a Cinco de Mayo tent event outside of the existing restaurant (within the parking area adjacent to the building) on an annual basis at 3761 New Town Blvd. The subject property is 3.41 acres and is located in Ward 8 (RCA Attached) F. Case No. CU-20-13. (Ziebart – Brad Hamelback). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.240(C)(1)(a) for an Automotive business  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ within the I-1 Light Industrial District, specifically to operate an auto repair business at 1864 Scherer Parkway. The subject property is 2.00 acres and is located in Ward 3 (RCA Attached) G. Case No. CU-21-13. (Stealth Recovery – Ami Schoenfeld). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.240(C)(1)(a) for an Automotive business within the C-3 Highway Business District, specifically to operate an auto repossession/storage business at 2727 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. The subject property is 5.63 acres and is located in Ward 4 (Case No. CU-21-13 was tabled at the April 22, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting; therefore, Case No. CU-21-13 to be tabled by the City Council until the June 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting) (RCA Attached) H. Case No. CU-22-13. (Enterprise Leasing Company of STL, LLC). An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.220(C)(1)(k) for an Automotive business within the C-2 General Business District, specifically to operate a used automotive sales business at 3717 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. The subject property is 2.00 acres and is located in Ward 6 (RCA Attached) REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of the 2013 Jack Heck Award to Alan & Jeannie Dickherber of CertaPro Painters The Honorable Sally A. Faith introduced Director of Economic Development and Tourism David Leezer. Director Leezer presented the 2013 Jack Heck Award to Alan & Jeannie Dickherber of CertaPro Painters. Recognition of John Clark of Masterclock, Inc. for Donations of Clocks to City Hall and Recipient of 2013 Employer of the Year in the Manufacturing & Industrial Category Director of Economic Development and Tourism recognized John Clark of Masterclock, Inc. for the donations of the clocks to City Hall and as recipient of the 2013 Employer of the Year in the Manufacturing & Industrial category. Proclamation Proclaiming May 5 Through 11, 2013, as “Municipal Clerk’s Week” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation to the City Clerk’s Office proclaiming May 5 through May 11, 2013 as Municipal Clerk’s Week. Proclamation Declaring May 10, 2013 as “Public Works Day” in the City of St. Charles, Missouri The Honorable Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation to the Public Works Department proclaiming May 10, 2013 as Public Works Day in the City of St. Charles, Missouri. Introduction of the Following Staff Members from the Public Works Department: Doug Wood, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; Teri Boschert, Facilities Maintenance  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Administrative Support; Dave Rendleman Water Distribution Supervisor; and Mike Richter, Water System Manager. Debbie Aylsworth, Director of Public Works Department introduced Doug Wood, Teri Boschert, Dave Rendleman, and Mike Richter. Each staff member provided a brief bio on their employment and educational backgrounds. Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith announced upcoming events taking place in the City of St. Charles; and announced this week is “Tourism Week” and requested everyone to visit www.AAA.com/traveler and vote for St. Charles in the following Midwest categories: Best in the Midwest, Best Romance Escape, and Best Casino. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 636-949-3269. PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Wurts, 3768 Rue, St. Charles, Missouri, requested the City of St. Charles consider allowing all veterans to ride the SCAT buses free of charge. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Declaring Certain Parks and Recreation Department Vehicles to be Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal of the Equipment via Trade-in (Sponsor: Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Resolution R13-013 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 11017 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Mick Mehler and Sons, Inc., for the Little Hills Storm Water Improvement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $253,137.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 7, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-088 Bill 11018 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2013-072 and Enacting a New Ordinance to Adopt Positions, Salary, Wages and Other Compensation for Unrepresented Employees; to Change the Job Title of Purchasing Coordinator to Purchasing Manager and Reclassify the Position from Grade J Exempt to Grade H Exempt; to Establish a New Position of  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Purchasing Specialist to be Grade M Non-Exempt; to Authorize and Ratify the 2013 Department Director Performance Based Compensation Pool and Salary Percentage Increase Limitation; Establish 2013 Department Director Salaries; and Providing for an Effective Date (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman, Mary Ann Ohms, and Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-089 Bill 11019 An Ordinance Authorizing a Mutual/Automatic Aid Agreement by and between Central County Fire & Rescue and the City of St. Charles to Provide Equipment, Personnel and Other Resources Within the State of Missouri or Any Bordering State in the Event of a Natural Disaster or Significant Emergency Condition (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-090 Bill 11020 An Ordinance Authorizing, Ratifying and Renewing an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Charles County and Other Municipalities within St. Charles County for Participation in the St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force (DTF) (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-091 Bill 11021 An Ordinance Authorizing an Easement Encroachment License Agreement with Madhu Patel to Reconstruct a Deck within a Utility Easement Located at 4 Hunters Chase Court (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Michael Weller) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-092  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11022 An Ordinance Approving Costs of Certain Improvements; and Authorizing Payments from the Project Fund in Connection with Phase Two-B Improvements of the Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Neighborhood Improvement District (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-093 Bill 11023 An Ordinance Authorizing Change Order Number 5 to the Contract with KCI Construction Company for the Construction of the Boschertown Sanitary Lift Station Project for a Decrease in the Contract Amount of $48,580.00, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $4,075,730.50 (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-094 Bill 11024 An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Receive Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Federal Funding for the Blackhurst Hardin Sidewalk Improvement Project (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-095 Bill 11025 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 12-239 by Amending Certain Revenue, Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013 (Budget Amendment #4) (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Rod Herrmann and Tom Besselman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-096  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11026 (Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1 – Withdrawn) An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement with the St. Charles Lions Club for the Sponsorship of the Operation of the Farmers Market During the Summer of 2013 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Mary West and Jerry Reese) MARY ANN OHMS made a motion to amend Council Bill 11026 to reflect the operation of the Market is being held at the Foundry Art Centre in 2013 as indicated in Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. Discussion was held relative to the Farmers Market being held at the Band Box Cleaners parking lot from May 18th through June 1st and being held at the Foundry Art Centre’s parking lot beginning on June 8th. After further discussion it was determined Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1 should be withdrawn, to approve Council Bill 11026 as originally introduced which reflects the operation of the Market will take place at the Band Box Cleaners parking lot, and to introduce a new council bill on May 21, 2013 in order to address the two locations where the Market will operate in 2013. MARY ANN OHMS withdrew her motion and the Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1 from consideration. Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-097 Bill 11027 Amendment No. 6 to the Contract with Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, P.C. for providing Special Counsel Services for the Streets of St. Charles Project and Neighborhood Improvement District in the amount of $10,000 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-098 Bill 11028 An Ordinance Authorizing a Relocation Agreement with Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri for the Relocation of Overhead Utilities to an Underground System Along South Fifth Street within MoDOT Right of Way and City Right of Way in an Amount Not to Exceed $134,094.03 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-099  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11029 An Ordinance to Authorize Application with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division, for the Law Enforcement Grant Program for the Period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 for Four Grants; Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funds; and Authorize Execution of All Necessary Documents and Performance of all Acts to Accept and Receive the Grants (Sponsors: Ron Stivison and Jerry Reese) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-100 Bill 11030 An Ordinance Amending the Development Plan and Development Agreement for Brighton Park for the Condominium Project Known as The Reserve at Fountainview Condominiums (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-101 Bill 11031 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for River Crossing, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, and Weller “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on May 10, 2013 and is known as Ordinance 13-102 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced: Bill 11032 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Ten-B, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Bill 11033 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 4 to the Contract with LePique & Orne Architects, Inc. to Provide Additional Engineering and Architectural Services for Phase II of the Public Safety Facility Construction Project in an Amount of $22,856.00 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $675,244.77 for the Phase II Services and for a Total  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Project Amount (Phase I and Phase II) of $788,459.77 (Sponsors: Ron Stivison, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 11034 An Ordinance Approving a Third Amendment to the Development Plan and Agreement for the St. Charles Water Works Development PD-RF Riverfront Agreement for Property Located on Lot 4A of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Water Works Subdivision Addressed as 1200 South Main Street (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Bill 11035 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with J.M. Marschuetz Construction Company for the 2013 Annual Concrete Repair Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,192,500.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Councilmember Tom Besselman voiced concern relative to the bids. Bill 11036 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 500 of the Code of Ordinances by Enacting a New Article, To Be Known As, Article XVI, Pertaining to Levels of Contamination Due To The Production of Clandestine Drugs And Protocols for Abating Such Contamination (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Mary West, Michael Weller, Jerry Reese, Dave Beckering, Rod Hermann, Ron Stivison, and Bridget Ohmes) CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the Consent Agenda. RON STIVISON seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2013 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 9, 2013 File #47979 b. Council Work Session of April 9, 2013 File #47979 c. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 16, 2013 File #47979 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 9, 2013 (none) b. Council Work Session of April 9, 2013  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ i. Motion authorizing staff to present legislation relative to establishing standards and procedures for decontaminating and reoccupying structures that have been used for the manufacture of methamphetamine at the May 7, 2013 Regular Council meeting for Council consideration; and to list all Members of the Council as sponsors ii. Consensus of the full Council to schedule three (3) town hall meetings (in various locations within the City) to receive input and comments from residents and business/property owners regarding the possible smoke free air act with exemptions; and to have all town hall meetings completed by May 31, 2013 c. Council Work Session (Closed) of April 16, 2013 (none) C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees 1. Landmarks Board Meeting of March 18, 2013 File #47951 2. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of March 19, 2013 File #47994 3. Parks & Recreation Work Session Meeting for April 3, 2013 File 47952 4. Parks & Recreation Board Meeting of February 20, 2013 File #47952 5. Economic Development Commission Meeting of March 7, 2013 File #48001 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration (none) 1. Authorization to Reclassify One (1) Part Time Police Services Officers I to Part Time Police Services Officer II within the Police Department File #48012 2. Authorization to Negotiate an Engineering Services Contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilley for the Fifth Street Reconstruction Project Design File #48013 3. Authorization to fill the vacant Lead Sewer Maintenance Worker Position, and to fill the subsequent vacant Sewer Maintenance Worker position in the Street Division within the Public Works Department File #48014 4. Update Regarding Change Order #2 with R.V.Wagner, Inc. for a Decrease of $66,764.21 for Final Contract Close-Out of the South  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ Main Street Improvement Project. The Value of the Contract will Decrease from $1,715,476.32 to $1,648,712.11 File #48015 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Contract with Gulf States Distributors, Inc. for the Purchase of Ammunition for the Police Department in an Amount not to Exceed $55,289.00 C13-271 2. Amendment No. 8 to the Contract with Lewis Rice & Fingersh, L.C., through Attorney Neal Perryman, to Provide Legal Services Related to Employment Law Matters in an Amount of $5,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $53,000.00 C08-08 3. Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Lewis Rice & Fingersh, L.C., to Provide Legal Services Related to the Creek Bank Stabilization Project involving Terra Technologies, Inc., in an Amount of $25,000.00 for a total Contract Amount of $45,000.00 C12-337 4. Contract with Ford Asphalt Company, Inc. for Oak Grove Cemetery Roadway Project in an Amount not to Exceed $79,032.00 C13-279 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Report of the City Clerk Relative to Disposal of Various Records Pursuant to the Missouri Records Manual and State Retention Law (Parks & Recreation Department) File #47936 2. Report of the City Clerk Relative to Disposal of Various Records Pursuant to the Missouri Records Manual and State Retention Law (Clerks Office) File #47936 3. Approval of Liquor License Application for Nasir Kader, d/b/a: University Diner, located at 504 Droste Road File #47935 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Council President Dave Beckering announced he is currently reviewing the council liaison lists and requested the full council to provide their individual requests as to which board/commission/committee they wish to serve on this next term. Councilmember Jerry Reese thanked the Senior Citizen Advisory Board for their support during the recent Prescription Drug Take Back Event; and announced 7-800 lbs. of prescription drugs were collected. Councilmember Jerry Reese announced St. Charles City Police Officer Susan Shields was the recipient of the Optimist Club’s Outstanding Officer of the Year Award. Councilmember Ron Stivison announced he received a Thank You from a property owner along Hwy 370 for all the efforts the City provided during the recent flooding. Councilmember Stivison wanted to Thank all the city staff members; couldn’t have been done without them! Councilmember Ron Stivison announced the City-County Host Memorial Day Commemoration will be held on Monday, May 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Veterans Memorial on Bishop’s Landing. Council Vice President Bridget Ohmes thanked Councilmember Laurie Feldman for all her support and efforts as the Council’s past President. APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES A motion was made by LAURIE FELDMAN to approve the following Closed Session Minutes: A. Closed Session of April 9, 2013, relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1) and preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of the Council or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9), at 6:30 p.m. BRIDGET OHMES seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Weller and Beckering. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. Council President Dave Beckering announced the following Closed Session Minutes well be held and placed on the May 21, 2013, Regular Council Meeting agenda for approval. B. Closed Session of April 16, 2013, relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1) and leasing, purchase or sale of real estate where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor (RSMo 610.021.2) at 6:30 p.m.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 7, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. ______________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Dave Beckering, Presiding Officer