City Council
Regular MeetingSt. Charles, MO · February 17, 2015
Minutes
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
February 17, 2015
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The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:03 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, and the Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and
Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, John Hanneke,
Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison and Mary West.
Absent: None. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that
office.
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The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The President of the Council Dave Beckering announced that the following Public Hearing
would now be held. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Regular Session continued with the
order of business:
A. Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Phase Four Improvement and Proposed
Assessments in Conjunction with Phase Four-Charlestowne Crossing of the New
Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District (RCA Attached)
REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by St. Charles School District Relative to the City of St. Charles and St.
Charles School District Vocational Education Program
Mayor Sally A. Faith introduced Peggy Shelton, Darcell Fleeman and Ruth Guthey from the St.
Charles School District. Ms. Fleeman provided a PowerPoint presentation relative to the
Program and invited each of the Councilmembers to stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00
a.m., Monday thru Friday to visit the students. Councilmember Jerry Reese thanked the School
District staff and City staff for their dedication and hard work with implementing this program.
Councilmember Laurie Feldman suggested to Ms. Fleeman this Program be presented to the
Special Education Board; as well as, City staff submitting this Program to the Missouri
Municipal League (MML) for this year’s Innovation Award.
Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees
A motion was made by LAURIE FELDMAN to approve the following appointments:
FAIR HOUSING
Appointment of Jeanette Koechner to fill a three-year term ending in June, 2016
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
Re-Appointment of Jim Rau to a three-year term ending in February, 2018
Re-Appointment of Harry LeBlanc to a three-year term ending in February, 2018
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Re-Appointment of Dr. J. Bruce Melton to a three-year term ending in February, 2018
Re-Appointment of Phyllis O’Laughlin to a three-year term ending in February, 2018
SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Re-Appointment of Randy Schilling to a three-year term ending in November, 2017
STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE
Appointment of Judy Peters to a two-year term ending in November, 2016
RON STIVISON seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results:
“Aye”: Feldman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and
Besselman. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.
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Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor
Mayor Faith thanked Public Works for their efforts with the snow removal operations this past
Monday.
Mayor Faith announced upcoming events. For more information, visit
www.historicstcharles.com.
Councilmember West requested an update relative to the demolition of the old Boys and Girls
Club building. Director of Park and Recreation Maralee Britton provided the City Council with
the update.
Council President Beckering recognized two Boys Scouts from Troop 351.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
RESOLUTIONS
A. A Resolution Dedicating Real Property, Known as The Boys and Girls Club,
Located at 1211 Lindenwood Avenue to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation
Board for its Development, Care and Maintenance (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman
and Rod Herrmann)
Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering,
Besselman and Feldman
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Resolution R15-09
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BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Bill 11518
An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments to the Contracts with St. Charles Senior Center,
Inc., and Mid-East Area on Aging for the St. Charles Senior (O’Dell) Center to Adopt an
Information Technology Policy (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-028
Bill 11519
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 14-264 by Amending Certain Revenue,
Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015
(Budget Amendment #1) (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-029
Bill 11520
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 14-264 by Amending Certain Revenue,
Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015
(Budget Amendment #2) (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-030
Bill 11521
An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the
City of St. Charles and REJIS Commission to Provide 2015 Law Enforcement Services
for the Police Department for Communications and Computer Service in an Amount Not
to Exceed $46,976.12 (Sponsors: Ron Stivison and Laurie Feldman)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-031
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Bill 11522
An Ordinance Authorizing Contract Amendment Number 2 to the Three-Year Contract
(Years 2013, 2014, 2015) with Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Providing One (1)
Additional Fireworks Display on July 3, 2015 in an Amount of $34,500.00, for a Total
Contract Amount Not to Exceed $206,850.00 (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-032
Bill 11523
An Ordinance Ordering that Certain Improvements Within and Benefitting the Phase
Four Area of The New Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District of the
City of Saint Charles Be Made; and Directing that Financing for the Costs Thereof Be
Obtained, All Pursuant To the Neighborhood Improvement District Act (Sponsor: Dave
Beckering)
Councilmember Rod Herrmann requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11523.
Passed “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman
and Hanneke
“Nay”: Herrmann
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-033
Bill 11524
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the Music on Main
2015 Event; Authorizing an Agreement with the Historic Downtown Business
Association for the Purpose of Conducting the Music on Main Special Event from May
Through September 2015, Which Shall Include the Placing of Booths on a Portion of the
Main Street Sidewalk for the Dispensing of Alcoholic Beverages and Sale of Food to the
Public, and the Providing of Live Entertainment (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Ron
Stivison)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-034
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Bill 11525
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the 2015 Events of
Sunday Fundays and the Mosaics Festival (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Ron Stivison)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-035
Bill 11526
An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of
Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion of Madonna Drive at
the Intersection of West Randolph Street (Sponsors: John Hanneke, Bridget Ohmes,
Mary Ann Ohms, Rod Herrmann and Ron Stivison)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-036
Bill 11527
An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Regulating Plan Transect Zone Map for a
.36 Acre Portion of the New Town at St. Charles, Known As Lot 2401-M-1, by
Amending from the T6 Urban Core Zone to the T5 Urban Center Transect Zone
(Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Councilmember Rod Herrmann requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11527.
Failed “Aye”: Beckering
“Nay”: Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Besselman, Feldman, Hanneke, Herrmann
and Ohmes
Absent: None
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Bill 11528
An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Six-M-1-
A, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Councilmember Rod Herrmann requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11528.
Failed “Aye”: Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Feldman
“Nay”: Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes and Ohms
Absent: None
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Bill 11529
An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Six-G-1,
a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Councilmember Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11529.
Passed “Aye”: Stivison, West, Beckering, Feldman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes,
Ohms and Reese
“Nay”: Besselman
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-037
Bill 11530
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Section
400.240(C) to Allow Fertilizer Storage as a Conditional Use in the “I-1” Light Industrial
District (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-038
Bill 11531
An Ordinance Amending Section 400.050 of the Code of Ordinances by Adding a
Definition for Temporary Enclosure and Amending Section 400.210 of the Code of
Ordinances by Adding Temporary Enclosures as a Conditional Use in the C-1
Neighborhood Business District (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Mary Ann Ohms)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-040
Bill 11532
An Ordinance Rezoning to Zoning District O-I (Office Institution District) from Zoning
District I-1 (Light Industrial District) and R-1D (Single-Family Residential District)
Approximately 10.25 Acres of Land Located West of Harry S Truman Boulevard, East of
Foxborough Estates Subdivision and North of Ehlmann Road (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-039
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Bill 11533
An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 2 to the Foundry Art Centre Parking Lot
Lease (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Mary Ann Ohms and Mary West)
Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering, Besselman,
Feldman and Hanneke
“Nay”: None
Absent: None
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 18, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-041
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
The following council bills were introduced:
Bill 11534
An Ordinance to “Opt-In” for the State Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19
through April 25, 2015 (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman, Mary West and Jerry Reese)
Bill 11535
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the Honduran Street
Party Run at the Streets of St. Charles on Saturday, March 28, 2015 (Sponsor: Laurie
Feldman)
Bill 11536
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Eastern Missouri Concrete, LLC for Ready-
Mix Concrete Supply Services for the Street Division for Fiscal Year 2015 in an Amount
Not to Exceed $115,000.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Bill 11537
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with E. Meier Contracting, Inc. for Concrete
Pavement and Sidewalk Repairs in an Amount not to Exceed $120,000.00 (Sponsor: Rod
Herrmann)
Bill 11538
An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of
Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion on the South Side of
Perry Street (Sponsors: Ron Stivison, John Hanneke, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes and
Mary Ann Ohms)
Bill 11539
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of Three (3) Gas Lights and Their
Appurtenances Located in Front of the Townhouses at 1208, 1218 and 1226 South Main
in Water Works Place (Sponsor: Tom Besselman)
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Bill 11540
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located at 240 Diekamp Lane to
Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County and Granting the Mayor and City Clerk
Continuing Authority to Execute Documents Necessary to Carry out the Intent of this
Ordinance (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Mary West,
John Hanneke, Jerry Reese, Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Ron Stivison and Bridget
Ohmes)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION
Amendment to Council Rule 23 (referred by Councilmember Tom Besselman)
Councilmember Feldman, Councilmember West and Councilmember Reese spoke in favor of the
proposed amendment. Council President Beckering voiced concerns relative to the proposed
amendment. Discussion ensued relative to amending the proposed amendment to allow
Councilmembers the opportunity to speak once at the Street Committee meeting for 3 or 5
minutes. After further discussion, a motion was made by LAURIE FELDMAN to approve
amending Council Rule 23 to read as follows: A Councilmember may speak at a Council
Committee meeting regardless of whether the Councilmember is a member of the particular
Council Committee. TOM BESSELMAN seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with
the following results: “Aye”: West, Besselman, Feldman, Ohms and Reese. “Nay”: Beckering,
Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes and Stivison. Absent: None. Motion failed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by LAURIE FELDMAN to approve the Consent Agenda. BRIDGET
OHMES seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”:
Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison and West.
“Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.
A. Approval of Council Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting of February 3, 2015
2. Public Hearing of February 3, 2015
File #48328
B. Approval of Council Committee Reports
1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes
a. Council Work Session of February 3, 2015
File #48320
b. Technology Committee Meeting of February 3, 2015
File #48309
2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations
a. Council Work Session of February 3, 2015 (none)
b. Technology Committee Meeting of February 3, 2015 (none)
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C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees
1. Board of Adjustment Meeting of January 5, 2015
File #48329
2. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of November 18, 2014
File #48194
3. Fair Housing Commission Meeting of October 16, 2014
File #48195
4. Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee Meeting of December 8,
2014
File #48147
5. Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board Meeting of January 28, 2015
File #48330
6. Veterans Commission Meeting of November 10, 2014
File #48193
7. Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 6, 2014
File #48150
8. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of December 22, 2014
File #48155
D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration
1. Monthly Report on Requests for Intra-Departmental Transfer of
Appropriations >$10,000 – January 2015
File #48331
2. Notification that Public Works and Finance Departments have selected
Burns & McDonnell as the consulting firm most qualified to provide
professional services for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study
File #48332
3. Notification that staff has selected EFK Moen as the consulting firm most
qualified to provide engineering services on the 94 Corridor Study Project
Councilmember West inquired if Old Hwy 94 was included in this project. Director of Public
Works Jerry Hurlbert reported parts of Old Hwy 94 are in the right-of-way.
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Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon provided a brief overview on all of the reports
presented to City Council for consideration.
E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999
1. Contract with Asphaltic Maintenance and Construction, Inc. for Asphalt
Pavement Repair Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000
C15-090
2. Contract with Schulte Supply, Inc. for the purchase of Neptune Water
Meters in an amount not to exceed $83,800.00
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C15-093
3. Right of Way and Easement Acquisition Agreement, General Warranty
Deed, Permanent Sidewalk and Utility Easement and Temporary
Construction Easement with Midwest Petroleum Company, a Missouri
corporation, for the purchase of Right of Way and Easements needed for
the West Clay Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $34,162.00
C15-038
4. Contract with Experis US, Inc. for Temporary Employment Staffing
Services for the IT Department in an amount not to exceed $94,000.02
Councilmember West inquired if positions are full-time; and if the vacant secretary’s position
has been filled. Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon reported the positions are full-
time; however, they will be contracted employees. Mr. Spurgeon also reported the vacant
secretary’s position has been eliminated and therefore will not be filled.
C15-091
Director of Administration provided a brief overview on all of the contracts presented for City
Council’s consideration.
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 Records Retention Law (Police
Department)
File #48302
2. January Investment Report
File #48334
3. Letter agreement to extend the Agreement between Local #148, AFL-
CIO, Operating Engineers and the City that expired on December 31,
2014 to April 30, 2015
C12-319
Ord. 12-104
Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon thanked the Public Works staff and Public Safety
staff for all their efforts with the snow removal operations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS
Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Council Members
Councilmember Mary West requested Director of Economic Development David Leezer to
provide information relative to the Lindenwood University Ice House Entrepreneur Program.
Mr. Leezer further reported the recipient of the St. Charles Employer of the Year Award will also
receive a scholarship towards this Program.
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TABLED BILLS
No action was taken on tabled Council Bill 11513 and tabled Council Bill 11514.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES
A motion was made by MARY ANN OHMS to approve the following closed session minutes:
A. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 6, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo
610.021.1) and hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees
by a public governmental body when information relating to the performance or
merit of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) at 8:15
p.m.
B. Joint meeting with the Board of the Saint Charles City R-VI School District on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, and following the required roll call vote in open
session, the Council and the School Board convened in closed session 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 8:00 p.m.
C. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 20, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo
610.021.1) at 8:10 p.m.
D. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, and following
the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in 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); hiring, firing,
disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a public governmental body
when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is
discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3); 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.
E. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
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); hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a
public governmental body when information relating to the performance or merit
of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3); and
preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of the Council
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or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9)at
8:00 p.m.
RON STIVISON seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results:
“Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West and
Beckering. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.
CLOSED SESSION
A roll call vote was taken to convene into closed session relative to legal actions, causes of
action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1); with the following results: “Aye”: Feldman, Hanneke,
Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, West, Beckering and Besselman. “Nay”: None.
Absent: None. Motion passed.
The open portion of the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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Date Approved
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City Clerk Dave Beckering, Presiding Officer
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri
Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall – 200 North Second Street
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Phase Four Improvement and Proposed
Assessments in Conjunction with Phase Four-Charlestowne Crossing of the New
Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District (RCA Attached)
4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by St. Charles School District Relative to the City of St. Charles and
St. Charles School District Vocational Education Program (referred by
Councilmember Jerry Reese)
B. Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees
C. Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Reading of Written Petitions, Memorials, and Remonstrances
B. Public Comment Relative to Agenda Items
C. Public Comment Relative to City Issues
NOTE: To address the Council, please complete a speaker card and present to the City
Clerk prior to the meeting.
6. RESOLUTIONS
A. A Resolution Dedicating Real Property, Known as The Boys and Girls Club,
Located at 1211 Lindenwood Avenue to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation
Board for its Development, Care and Maintenance (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman
and Rod Herrmann)
7. BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Bill 11518
An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments to the Contracts with St. Charles Senior Center,
Inc., and Mid-East Area on Aging for the St. Charles Senior (O’Dell) Center to Adopt an
Information Technology Policy (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Bill 11519
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 14-264 by Amending Certain Revenue,
Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015 (Budget
Amendment #1) (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
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Bill 11520
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 14-264 by Amending Certain Revenue,
Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015 (Budget
Amendment #2) (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Bill 11521
An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the
City of St. Charles and REJIS Commission to Provide 2015 Law Enforcement Services
for the Police Department for Communications and Computer Service in an Amount Not
to Exceed $46,976.12 (Sponsors: Ron Stivison and Laurie Feldman)
Bill 11522
An Ordinance Authorizing Contract Amendment Number 2 to the Three-Year Contract
(Years 2013, 2014, 2015) with Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Providing One (1)
Additional Fireworks Display on July 3, 2015 in an Amount of $34,500.00, for a Total
Contract Amount Not to Exceed $206,850.00 (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Bill 11523
An Ordinance Ordering that Certain Improvements Within and Benefitting the Phase Four
Area of The New Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District of the City of
Saint Charles Be Made; and Directing that Financing for the Costs Thereof Be Obtained,
All Pursuant To the Neighborhood Improvement District Act (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Bill 11524
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the Music on Main
2015 Event; Authorizing an Agreement with the Historic Downtown Business Association
for the Purpose of Conducting the Music on Main Special Event from May Through
September 2015, Which Shall Include the Placing of Booths on a Portion of the Main
Street Sidewalk for the Dispensing of Alcoholic Beverages and Sale of Food to the Public,
and the Providing of Live Entertainment (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Ron Stivison)
Bill 11525
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the 2015 Events of
Sunday Fundays and the Mosaics Festival (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Ron Stivison)
Bill 11526
An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of
Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion of Madonna Drive at
the Intersection of West Randolph Street (Sponsors: John Hanneke, Bridget Ohmes, Mary
Ann Ohms, Rod Herrmann and Ron Stivison)
Bill 11527
An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Regulating Plan Transect Zone Map for a
.36 Acre Portion of the New Town at St. Charles, Known As Lot 2401-M-1, by Amending
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from the T6 Urban Core Zone to the T5 Urban Center Transect Zone (Sponsor: Dave
Beckering)
Bill 11528
An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Six-M-1-
A, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Bill 11529
An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The New Town at St. Charles Plat Six-G-1,
a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Bill 11530
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Section
400.240(C) to Allow Fertilizer Storage as a Conditional Use in the “I-1” Light Industrial
District (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms)
Bill 11531
An Ordinance Amending Section 400.050 of the Code of Ordinances by Adding a
Definition for Temporary Enclosure and Amending Section 400.210 of the Code of
Ordinances by Adding Temporary Enclosures as a Conditional Use in the C-1
Neighborhood Business District (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Mary Ann Ohms)
Bill 11532
An Ordinance Rezoning to Zoning District O-I (Office Institution District) from Zoning
District I-1 (Light Industrial District) and R-1D (Single-Family Residential District)
Approximately 10.25 Acres of Land Located West of Harry S Truman Boulevard, East of
Foxborough Estates Subdivision and North of Ehlmann Road (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)
Bill 11533
An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 2 to the Foundry Art Centre Parking Lot
Lease (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Mary Ann Ohms and Mary West)
8. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Bill 11534
An Ordinance to “Opt-In” for the State Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19
through April 25, 2015 (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman, Mary West and Jerry Reese)
Bill 11535
An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in
Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the Honduran Street
Party Run at the Streets of St. Charles on Saturday, March 28, 2015 (Sponsor: Laurie
Feldman)
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Bill 11536
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Eastern Missouri Concrete, LLC for Ready-
Mix Concrete Supply Services for the Street Division for Fiscal Year 2015 in an Amount
Not to Exceed $115,000.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)
Bill 11537
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with E. Meier Contracting, Inc. for Concrete
Pavement and Sidewalk Repairs in an Amount not to Exceed $120,000.00 (Sponsor:
Rod Herrmann)
Bill 11538
An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of
Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion on the South Side of
Perry Street (Sponsors: Ron Stivison, John Hanneke, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes and
Mary Ann Ohms)
Bill 11539
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of Three (3) Gas Lights and Their
Appurtenances Located in Front of the Townhouses at 1208, 1218 and 1226 South Main
in Water Works Place (Sponsor: Tom Besselman)
Bill 11540
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located at 240 Diekamp Lane to
Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County and Granting the Mayor and City Clerk
Continuing Authority to Execute Documents Necessary to Carry out the Intent of this
Ordinance (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Mary West,
John Hanneke, Jerry Reese, Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Ron Stivison and Bridget
Ohmes)
9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION
A. Amendment to Council Rule 23 (referred by Councilmember Tom Besselman)
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Council Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting of February 3, 2015
2. Public Hearing of February 3, 2015
B. Approval of Council Committee Reports
1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes
a. Council Work Session of February 3, 2015
b. Technology Committee Meeting of February 3, 2015
2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations
a. Council Work Session of February 3, 2015 (none)
b. Technology Committee Meeting of February 3, 2015 (none)
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C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees
1. Board of Adjustment Meeting of January 5, 2015
2. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of November 18, 2014
3. Fair Housing Commission Meeting of October 16, 2014
4. Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee Meeting of December 8, 2014
5. Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board Meeting of January 28, 2015
6. Veterans Commission Meeting of November 10, 2014
7. Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 6, 2014
8. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of December 22, 2014
D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration
1. Monthly Report on Requests for Intra-Departmental Transfer of
Appropriations >$10,000 – January 2015
2. Notification that Public Works and Finance Departments have selected
Burns & McDonnell as the consulting firm most qualified to provide
professional services for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study
3. Notification that staff has selected EFK Moen as the consulting firm most
qualified to provide engineering services on the 94 Corridor Study Project
E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999
1. Contract with Asphaltic Maintenance and Construction, Inc. for Asphalt
Pavement Repair Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000
2. Contract with Schulte Supply, Inc. for the purchase of Neptune Water
Meters in an amount not to exceed $83,800.00
3. Right of Way and Easement Acquisition Agreement, General Warranty
Deed, Permanent Sidewalk and Utility Easement and Temporary
Construction Easement with Midwest Petroleum Company, a Missouri
corporation, for the purchase of Right of Way and Easements needed for
the West Clay Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $34,162.00
4. Contract with Experis US, Inc. for Temporary Employment Staffing
Services for the IT Department in an amount not to exceed $94,000.02
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 Records Retention Law (Police
Department)
2. January Investment Report
3. Letter agreement to extend the Agreement between Local #148, AFL-
CIO, Operating Engineers and the City that expired on December 31,
2014 to April 30, 2015
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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12. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Update from Council Liaisons on Boards/Commissions/Committees
B. Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Council Members
13. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES (none)
14. TABLED BILLS
Bill 11513 (to be tabled until April 7, 2015, in accordance with 90 day requirement)
An Ordinance Amending Section 500.040 and 500.050 to Adopt the 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code; Amending Section 500.070 and 500.080 to Adopt the 2015
Edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings;
Amending Section 500.090 and 500.100 to Adopt the 2015 Edition of the International
Energy Conservation Code; Amending Section 500.110 and 500.120 to Adopt the 2015
Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; Amending Section 500.130 and
500.140 to Adopt the 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code;
Amending Section 500.150 and 500.160 to Adopt the 2015 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code; Amending Section 500.170 and 500.180 to Adopt the 2015 Edition of
the International Fuel Gas Code; Amending Section 500.190 and 500.200 to Adopt the
2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code; Amending Section 500.240 and 500.250 to
Adopt the 2015 Edition of the International Plumbing Code; and Enacting a New Article
Containing Two New Sections, To Be Known As Sections 500.276 and 500.277, that
Adopt the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, to Make Local Amendments
Thereto; and to Provide and Effective Date Thereof (Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
Bill 11514 (to be tabled until April 7, 2015, in accordance with 90 day requirement)
An Ordinance Amending Sections 205.060 and 205.070 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Saint Charles Missouri, to Adopt the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition
(Sponsor: Dave Beckering)
15. APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES
A. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 6, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo
610.021.1) and hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particual employees by
a public governmental body when information relating to the performance or merit
of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) at 8:15 p.m.
B. Joint meeting with the Board of the Saint Charles City R-VI School District on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, and following the required roll call vote in open
session, the Council and the School Board convened in closed session 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 8:00 p.m.
C. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 20, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo
610.021.1) at 8:10 p.m.
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D. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, and following the
required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in 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); hiring, firing,
disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a public governmental body
when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is
discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3); 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.
E. Regular City Council Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2015,
and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in
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); hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a
public governmental body when information relating to the performance or merit
of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3); 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
8:00 p.m.
16. CLOSED SESSION, if requested, relative to:
A. Legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1)
B. Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate where public knowledge of the transaction
might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor (RSMo 610.021.2)
C. Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a public
governmental body when information relating to the performance or merit of
individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3)
D. Preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of the Council
or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9)
E. Sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated
contract (RSMo 610.021.12)
The City of St. Charles offers all interested citizens the opportunity to attend public meetings and
comment on public matters. If you wish to attend this public meeting and require an
accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Office of The City Clerk to coordinate an
accommodation at least two (2) business days in advance of the scheduled meeting at 636-949-
3282 or 636-949-3289 (TTY – for the hearing impaired).
The City of St. Charles, Missouri, fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain
a Title VI Complaint Form, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (636)949-3282 or visit City Hall
located at 200 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri, 63301.
Posted: Friday, February 13, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
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