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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 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 Dave Beckering, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, and Mary West. Absent: Michael Weller. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. File # 48108 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Introduction of Sister City, Ludwigsburg, Germany Delegation The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith welcomed the Sister City Ludwigsburg, Germany Delegation and introduced Joe Daues, founder of the St. Charles Sister Cities program. Mr. Daues introduced the Delegation from Ludwigsburg, Germany. Presentation on the Water Tank Siting Project Brad Temme, Public Works Project Manager gave a PowerPoint presentation and update relative to the Water Tank Siting Project. Discussion was held relative to proposed sites as outlined in the PowerPoint presentation material. Discussion also ensued relative to tank size, time line of project, funding, and plans for esthetics at the tank site. A motion was made by LAURIE FELDMAN to approve staff’s recommendation to move forward with acquisition of tank site #4, work with media department to develop a public engagement plan and issuing an RFQ for final design services and design and construction of the proposed composite tank at site #4 along with including beautification/esthetic options in the bid specs. MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West and Beckering. “Nay”: None. Absent: Weller. Motion passed. File #48188 Budget Amendment #4 (Council Bill 11289) Mayor Faith announced Council Bill 11289 – Budget Amendment #4 is being introduced at tonight’s meeting and any Council Members having questions prior to final passage is welcomed to contact her Office. File #48189 Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor Mayor Faith read a letter of commendation she received from a resident regarding city employee Scott Sharp. Mayor Faith thanked Scott for the outstanding job!  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENT Joseph Lenox, 3703 Sun Lake Drive, St. Charles, Missouri spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Tim Griffey, 8368 Mexico Road, St. Peters, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Chip Keel, 10 Keels Court, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. William Ross, 1632 Oakwood Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Michael Phillips, 9715 Treadway Lane, St. Louis, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Derrick Williams, 1740 Emery Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Alex Taran, 403 Droste Road, St. Charles, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Jeremiah W. Townsend, 649 Rivers Edge Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, spoke in favor of Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City- County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. Ezezew Biru, 9 Woodland Ridge Court, St. Peters, Missouri, spoke in favor of Consent Agenda Item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc.,  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 11276 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13-118 by Revising Exhibit A, the List of Persons Authorized for Use of Account and “Specimen Signatures,” Adding the Police Financial Analyst and Removing the Designated Public Works Director (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-074 Bill 11277 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 8 to the Contract with Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, P.C. to Provide Special Legal Services for the Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Project in an Amount of $15,000 for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $172,000 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-075 Bill 11278 An Ordinance Amending Sections 250.070 and 250.080 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri by Amending the Schedule of Prices and Fees of Grave Spaces in Oak Grove Cemetery (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-076 Bill 11279 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cooperative Agreement with The Lions Club of St. Charles, Missouri for the Operation of the Farmers Market During the Summer of 2014 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-077 Bill 11280 An Ordinance Authorizing a Seventh Addendum to Lease with Investments Unlimited Development Corporation for the Lease of Office Space for the Fire Department Located at 118 North Second Street for the Period of May 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,100.00 (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-078 Bill 11281 An Ordinance Approving the Delivery of Refunding Certificates of Participation (City Of St. Charles, Missouri, Lessee), Series 2014, the Proceeds of Which Will Be Used to Pay the Costs Of Refunding the Outstanding Refunding Certificates of Participation (City Of St. Charles, Missouri, Lessee), Series 2009; and Authorizing the Execution of Certain Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-079 Bill 11282 An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Receive Surface Transportation Program (STP) Federal Funds for the Zumbehl Road and Friedens Road Rehabilitation Project Between Veterans Memorial Parkway and Arena Parkway (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman and Mary West) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-080 Bill 11283 An Ordinance Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Missouri Division of Tourism, Promote Missouri Fund Program, for the FY 2015 Marketing Matching Grant; and to Sign All Necessary Documents to Accept and Receive Said Grant  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-081 Bill 11284 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 1 to the Contract with CDW-G for the Purchase of Three (3) Additional Panasonic ToughPads and Docking Stations for Community Development in an Amount of $8,188.26, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $108,187.78 (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-082 Bill 11285 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Frazer, Ltd., for the Purchase of One 2015 Type I, Fourteen Foot, Generator Powered Module Ambulance in an Amount Not to Exceed $204,350.00 (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-083 Bill 11286 An Ordinance Amending Section 260.050 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of St. Charles Relative to Smoking and Non-smoking Establishment Sign Regulations by Permitting the Universal Smoking or No-Smoking Symbol to be Used in Place of Words Indicating Whether Smoking is Permitted or Prohibited (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-084 Bill 11287 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the Elevated Water Tank Project is Declared Necessary for Municipal  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interest (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Mary West) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-085 Bill 11288 An Ordinance Authorizing an Engineering Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to Provide Engineering Services for the St. Charles-St. Louis MO River Bike Ped Bridge Feasibility Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $228,338.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Weller Approved by the Honorable Mayor on April 18, 2014 and is known as Ordinance 14-086 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following council bills were introduced: Bill 11289 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 13-245 by Amending Certain Revenue, Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2014 (Budget Amendment #4) (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Councilmember Laurie Feldman requested staff and the Street Committee to take a hard look at the Chateau Country Club street repair project. Councilmember Feldman further stated she hopes some of the funding in this budget amendment goes to that project. Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon responded by stating this project has gone before the Street Committee and this project has been moved up in the Capital Improvement Plan. Bill 11290 An Ordinance Authorizing an Easement Encroachment License with Dale and Myra Hollenberger to Construct and Maintain a Retaining Wall on the Easement Located at or Near 2833 Diekamp Farm Trail (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Michael Weller) Bill 11291 An Ordinance Authorizing an Easement Encroachment License with Evan Kamp to Construct and Maintain an Above Ground Pool on the Easement Located at or near 1671 Chapman Court (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Michael Weller)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11292 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the Boschert Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is Declared Necessary for Municipal Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interests (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Dave Beckering) Bill 11293 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the Exposed Sewers in Creekbanks Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project is Declared Necessary for Municipal Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interests (Sponsors: Mary West, Rod Herrmann and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 11294 An Ordinance to Extend the Participation Date to May 9, 2014 for the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Bill 11295 An Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of Streets, Street Lights, Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Water and Their Appurtenances at Tuscany (Hemsath Road) for Payne Family Homes, and Authorizing Release of Security related thereto (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 11296 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Contract with Lewis Rice Fingersh, L.C. to Provide Legal Services Related to Labor Agreement Negotiations with the International Firefighters Local 757 in an Amount of $30,000.00, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $110,000.00 (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Bill 11297 An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of Ordinances by Establishing Parking Restrictions Along a Portion of Dunbar Drive (Sponsors: Dave Beckering, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Ron Stivison, Rod Herrmann and Jerry Reese) Bill 11298 An Ordinance Authorizing a Four-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Bennett Avenue and Lindenwood Avenue (Sponsors: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes and Ron Stivison) Bill 11299 An Ordinance Authorizing a Right-of-Way Encroachment License with Quik Trip Corporation to Construct and Maintain a Sprinkler System on the Right of Way Located at or Near 1640 South Fifth Street (Sponsors: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes, Ron Stivison and Laurie Feldman)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11300 An Ordinance Authorizing a Right-of-Way Encroachment License with Kevin E. & Justine L. Riggs to Construct and Maintain a Retaining Wall, Fence and Mail Box on the Right of Way Located at or Near 33 Prairie Haute Drive (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Dave Beckering and Ron Stivison) Bill 11301 An Ordinance Vacating the Right-of-Way of a Portion of Old Friedens Road Near the Intersection with Fairgrounds Road (Sponsor: Ron Stivison, Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes, Laurie Feldman and Dave Beckering) Bill 11302 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Engineering Services Contract with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Additional Services on the Fifth Street Reconstruction Project (Ameristar Boulevard – Bass Pro Drive to Boone’s Lick Road) in an Amount of $46,570.96, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $415,956.46 (Sponsor: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes and Ron Stivison) Bill 11303 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement Number 2 to the Engineering Services Contract with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Additional Services on the Fifth Street Reconstruction and Enhancement Projects (Gateway) in an Amount of $59,864.60, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $652,098.38 (Sponsor: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes and Ron Stivison) Bill 11304 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Concrete Strategies, LLC for the Riverview Lane Lift Station Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $681,072.25 (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11305 An Ordinance Authorizing Contract Amendment Number 2 with Dynamic Controls, Inc. to Furnish One (1) Software Upgrade for the Genetec Omnicast Professional Package Software for Installation of Door Access Controls at the New Fire Station #4 in an Amount of $32,237.00, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $127,187.41 (Sponsor: Bridget Ohmes) Bill 11306 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2014-022 and Enacting a New Ordinance to Adopt Positions, Salary, Wages and Other Compensation for Employees; Authorizing and Ratifying the 2014 Department Director Performance Based Compensation Pool, Salary Percentage Increase Limitation and Salary; Establishing a Non-Represented  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Employee Longevity Stipend Salary Increase; and Providing for an Effective Date (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION Discussion Relative to Establishing a Policy on Temporary Food Sales Council President Beckering thanked Director of Community Development Bruce Evans for all the time and effort he’s put into this project. Mr. Beckering also stated he believes the City needs a policy on this subject. Discussion was held relative to current guidelines, one year limit on conditional use permits, process/penalties for violations on conditions, spring/summer sales, number of temporary food sales permits to allow, temporary food sales permits taking away from the “brick & mortar” businesses in town, current home grown produce ordinance, not-for-profits, number of complaints received on temporary food sales permits, food trucks, adequate staff to inspect future temporary food sales violations, temporary food sales during special events, and BBQ’s for not-for-profits. Council President Beckering suggested the Council Members read the proposed ordinance which was distributed in the Council packet and present any questions to Mr. Evans. Mr. Beckering requested Mr. Evans to present this item on a future Council Work Session for further discussion. File #48168 Discussion Relative to Proposed Revision to the Mosquito Spraying Schedule A brief discussion was held relative to the proposed revision to the mosquito spraying scheduled. It was the consensus of the full Council that Director Evans proceeds with the revision to the mosquito spraying schedule as outlined in his informational memo. File #48169 Consideration of Request for Council Directives for Application to Demolition costs of 1101 N. 4th Street Councilmember Mary Ann Ohms provided an update relative to the property located at 1101 N. 4th Street. Councilmember Ohms also indicated when this item went before the City’s BOCA Board they were very compassionate for the property owner. A motion was made by MARY ANN OHMS to fund $4700.00 for the demolition of the property located at 1101 N. 4th Street from the Council Directives Account. MARY WEST seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. File #48170 Appointment to Board of Adjustment A motion was made by MARY WEST to approve the appointment of Martia Freymuth-Malone to fill an unexpired term ending January 2017. RON STIVISON seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman and Feldman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Weller. Motion passed.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ File #48171 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ron Stivison requested a separate vote on consent agenda item 10G5 Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License. A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. BRIDGET OHMES seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Ohmes, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann and Ohms. “Nay”: None. Absent: Weller. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2014 2. Administrative Hearing of March 18, 2014 File #48172 3. Regular Council Meeting of April 1, 2014 4. Public Hearing of April 1, 2014 File #48173 5. Special Council Meeting of April 8, 2014 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Street Committee Meeting of March 11, 2014 File #48119 b. Joint Meeting of City Council & Parks and Recreation Board of March 11, 2014 File #48117 c. Council Work Session of March 11, 2014 File #48117 d. Council Work Session of April 8, 2014 File #48117 e. Street Committee Meeting of April 8, 2014 File #48119 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Street Committee Meeting of March 11, 2014 i. motion to accept staff recommendations relative to the proposed locations to be bid for the 2014 Annual Street Maintenance Contracts ii. motion to advance the agenda to Item 8 Discussion Relative to Request to Establish a No Parking Zone on a Section of Dunbar Street  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ iii. motion to table the following items until the April 8, 2014 Street Committee meeting:  Update relative to the Flashing Yellow Arrow Improvement Project  Discussion Relative to Multi Way Stop Request for Bennett Ave. at Lindenwood Avenue  Discussion Relative to Request to Establish a No Parking Zone on a Section of Dunbar Street  Discussion Relative to a Report of Speeding Vehicles on Canal Street near the Beach District of the New Town Development  Discussion Relative to a Request of Approval for a Vacation of a Portion of Old Friedens Road b. Joint Meeting of City Council & Parks and Recreation Board of March 11, 2014 c. Council Work Session of March 11, 2014 (none) d. Council Work Session of April 8, 2014 i. Consensus of the full Council that adding a sprinkler system to the upper storage area of the building be added to the bid specs as an alternate item e. Street Committee of April 8, 2014 i. motion to accept staff recommendation to install a multi- way stop at Bennett Ave. and Lindenwood Ave. ii. motion to accept staff recommendation to approve a request for a vacation of a portion of Old Friedens Road from Fairgrounds Road to approximately 930 feet southeast of Fairgrounds Road iii. motion to accept staff recommendation to establish a No Parking zone along the north side of Dunbar Drive from 110 feet east of the eastern curbline of Berwick Court east to the end of Dunbar Drive iv. motion to approve a request for a Right of Way Encroachment License with Quik Trip Corporation located at 1640 South Fifth Street v. motion to approve a request for a Right of Way Encroachment License with Kevin and Justine Riggs located at 33 Prairie Haute Drive vi. motion to complete a multi-way stop warrant study for the intersection of Apple Drive at Cottonwood Drive C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees 1. Board of Adjustment Meeting of March 10, 2014 File #48128  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Arts and Culture Commission Meeting of February 4, 2013 a. Motion to approve grant funding as presented File #48174 3. Park and Recreation Board Meeting of March 19, 2014 File #48156 4. Park and Recreation Board Meeting of March 5, 2014 File #48156 5. Park and Recreation Board Meeting of February 19, 2014 File #48156 6. Convention and Visitors Commission Meeting of February 27, 2014 a. Motion to Financial Report b. Motion to approve the advertising File #48147 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Request to change the Vacant Administrative Support I Position to an Administrative Support III Position in the Public Works Department (Non VRIP Position) File #48175 2. Request City Council to Authorize Interim Pay in the amount of $471.20 per Pay Period for Brad Morse, Retroactive to April 7, 2014, to Perform Duties of Water Systems Manager in the Water Division of the Public Works Department File #48176 3. Monthly Report on Request for Intra-Departmental Transfer of Appropriations >$10,000 – March 2014 File #48136 4. Approval of Emergency Purchase File #48177 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Amendment #4 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 $20,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $85,000.00 C12-337 2. Amendment #11 with Lewis Rice Fingersh, L.C. to Provide Legal Services Related to Employment Law Matters in an Amount of $10,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $69,000.00 C08-508 3. First Amendment to Renewal #2 with Dawn Blackburn dba Fat Dog Creative to Provide Additional Services in an Amount of $7,250.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $52,850.00  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ C12-182 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Report of Court Administrator of Monies Collected and Deposited During the Month of March 2014 File #48137 2. Sign Standards for University Commons Planned Development File #48178 3. March Investment Report File #48138 4. Approval of Arts & Culture Commission Expenditures File #48179 5. Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City- County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License File #48180 6. Approval of Liquor License Application for Joseph Funke, d/b/a: Funke’s Bar & Grill, located at 331-335 North Main Street File #48181 7. Receipt of the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48181 8. Receipt of the Plaza at Noah’s Ark Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48182 9. Receipt of the Elm & 370 Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48183 10. Receipt of the Elm Point Commons Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48184 11. Receipt of the Fair Grounds Road Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48185 12. Receipt of the Fountain Lakes Commerce Center North Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48186 13. Receipt of the Fountain Lakes Commerce Center South Community Improvement District Annual Report for 2013 File #48187  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI April 15, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 10G.5. Receipt of Application for a Taxicab Operator License from City-County Taxi, Inc., doing business as Metro West Transport and Consideration of Grant of Taxicab Operator License Councilmember Feldman inquired with Ace Cab & Yellow Cab if they have vehicles equipped to assist people with disabilities. Ace Cab responded by stating, yes and Yellow Cab responded by stating, no; however, they refer customers with disabilities to Metro West Transport. Yellow Cab further stated that Metro West Transport has a license with the State of Missouri to pick-up people with disabilities. Metro West Transport does not need an approval from the City of St. Charles for this special service. Council President Beckering requested staff to check with the State of Missouri to verify and confirm that Metro West Transport’s state license does not require them to have a city license for this special service as indicated by Yellow Cab. A motion was made by RON STIVISON to grant a taxicab operator license to City-County Taxi, Inc. doing business as Metro West Transport. MARY ANN OHMS seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: None. “Nay”: Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Herrmann and Ohmes. Absent: Weller. Motion failed. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Council Members Councilmember Jerry Reese announced the Prescription Drug Take-Back Program/Event will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Criminal Justice Center located at 1781 Zumbehl Road. The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. _____________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Dave Beckering, Presiding Officer