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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 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 Mary Ann Ohms, presiding, and the Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and Members of the Council present as follows: Dave Beckering, Tom Besselman, John Hanneke, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Jerry Reese, Mary West. Absent: Laurie Feldman and Ron Stivison. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. File # 48303 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to excuse the absence of Councilmember Laurie Feldman and Councilmember Ron Stivison. ROD HERRMANN seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING The President of the Council Mary Ann Ohms 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. Case No. CU-2015-21. (Free Flo Gutters – Chad Boewer) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.240(C)(1)(a) for outdoor storage within the I-1 Light Industrial District, specifically to approve the storage of trucks and heavy equipment at 200 Fox Hill Road. The subject property is 0.69 acres and is located in Ward 1 (RCA Attached) B. Case No. CU-2015-22. (Hannegan Properties LLC) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.270(C)(2) for an apartment building within the CBD Central Business District, specifically to increase the number of apartment units for the previously approved three-story apartment building from 12 units to 14 units (4 units per floor with 2 additional in lower level adjacent to 3rd Street) at 125 North 3rd Street. The subject properties together total 0.62 acres and are located in Ward 1 (RCA Attached) C. Case No. TA-2015-9 (Jonathan Shell). Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section §400.400 Animals relative to the keeping of chickens on residential property within the City of St. Charles as defined in Chapter 400 (the Zoning Code), specifically to prohibit roosters, limit the number of chickens and amend the design standards and sanitary condition requirements (Council Bill 11728) REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Budget Amendment No. 7 (Council Bill 11727) The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith provided a brief overview of Budget Amendment No. 7. File #48452  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Appointments to Boards/Commission/Committees A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the following appointments: Arts and Culture Commission Appointment of Bette Still to fill a three year term ending in May, 2016 Parks and Recreation Board: Appointment of David Fichtenmayer to fill a three year term ending in May, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission: Appointment of Missy Palitzsch to fill a four year term ending in July, 2017 Appointment of Cort Schneider to a four year term ending in May, 2019 MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, and Hanneke. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman and Stivison. Motion passed. File #48304 Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith read a letter received by the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter explained the U.S. Department of Justice hosted their annual conference at the St. Charles Convention Center and Embassy Suites. CVB staff member, Joan Ohlms coordinated their conference. The letter further stated working with Joan and the venue made their 2015 annual conference the best conference they’ve experienced in the past twelve years. Mayor Faith thanked Joan for a job well done! Mayor Faith further reported she received a letter from the Embassy Suites stating the conference was a great event and congratulated Joan for a job well done. The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith read a letter received from Null Elementary Principal Kate Kimsey. Ms. Kimsey stated School Resource Officer Sternberg’s positive interaction with the students is very much appreciated! The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith read a letter received from a resident. The resident stated they held a family event at Webster Park and the assistance of Parks & Recreation Department employees Jessica and Megan contributed to making their event a huge success! PUBLIC COMMENT Owen Peters, 729 Apricot Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, presented slides/pictures contrasting north St. Charles to south St. Charles. Mr. Peters asked the City Council to consider re-opening Carr Street. Mr. Peters also thanked the City Council for the charging station located at the Dierbergs Market at Bogey Plaza.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Mark Huebbie, 433 Jackson, St. Charles, Missouri, spoke in opposition to consent agenda item 10G4: Approval of Liquor License Application for Marion Sherman, d/b/a, Eddie’s Pub, located at 416 S. Fifth Street. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Declaring Information Technology Equipment Surplus Property; Authorizing Disposal of the Equipment with Resale Value by Internet Auction; and Authorizing Recycling of the Equipment without Resale Value (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke and Herrmann “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Resolution R15-043 A Resolution of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Selecting an Underwriter in Connection with the Proposed Issuance and Sale of its Neighborhood Improvement District Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Infrastructure and Site Improvement Project), Series 2015AQ, 2015B and 2015C, and Acknowledging Certain Matters Pursuant to MSRB Rules (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman and Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke and Herrmann “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 6, 2015 and is known as Resolution R15-042 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 11698 An Ordinance Authorizing and Approving a Franchise Agreement with Laclede Gas Company; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Franchise Agreement (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Councilmember Rod Herrmann requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11698. Passed “Aye”: Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Ohmes and Ohms “Nay”: None Abstain: Herrmann File #48324 Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 7, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-210 Bill 11704 An Ordinance Authorizing Agreements with Public Service Agencies for Administering Programs Benefiting St. Charles Citizens Utilizing Community Development Block  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Grant Funds for the Program Year January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-211 Bill 11705 An Ordinance Approving Cooperative State and Local Agreements Between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the City of St. Charles, Missouri to Participate in Task Force Group 2 Regarding the Trafficking of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs for the Period October 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2016 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreements (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-212 Bill 11706 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Bi State Utilities Company for the Pralle Lane Waterline Relocation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $314,462.00 (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman and Rod Herrmann) Councilmember Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 11706. Passed “Aye”: West, Beckering, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms and Reese “Nay”: None Abstain: Besselman File #48324 Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-213 Bill 11707 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for the Boschert Creek Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $242,133.50 (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-214  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11708 An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance by Quit Claim Deed of the City’s Property Interest in Common Ground A of the Boundary Adjustment of Bradford Place Plat 6 to the Bradford Place Homeowner’s Association (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-215 Bill 11709 An Ordinance Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Woodard and Curran to Provide Engineering Services for the SCADA System Repairs, Replacements and Reprogramming in an Amount Not to Exceed $129,192.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-216 Bill 11710 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with JTL Landscaping, LLC for the Exposed Sanitary Sewer Pipes in Creek Banks Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $663,778.35 (Sponsors: Mary West and Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-217 Bill 11711 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the Droste Road Reconstruction Project is Necessary for Municipal Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interests (Sponsors: Ron Stivison and Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-218  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11712 An Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of a Dedication of Right of Way, a Temporary Grading Easement and a Permanent Utility Easement in favor of the City from Merz Investments, L.P. for the Charlestowne Crossing Subdivision (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-219 Bill 11713 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Engineering Services Contract with M3 Engineering Group, P.C. to Provide Additional Engineering Services on the Cole, Boschert, Crystal Springs Watershed Study Project in an Amount of $445,537.00, for a Total Contract Not to Exceed $945,510.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-220 Bill 11714 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for Charlestowne Crossing Plat Two, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-221 Bill 11715 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for Charlestowne Crossing Plat Three, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: Stivison and Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 9, 2015 and is known as Ordinance 15-222  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced: Bill 11717 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Not To Exceed $6,445,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Neighborhood Improvement District Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Streets of St. Charles At Noah’s Ark Infrastructure and Site Improvement Project – Phase One Improvements), Series 2015a, Not to Exceed $8,995,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Of Neighborhood Improvement District Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Infrastructure and Site Improvement Project – Phase Two-A Improvements), Series 2015b and Not to Exceed $3,625,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Neighborhood Improvement District Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Streets Of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Infrastructure and Site Improvement Project – Phase Three Improvements), Series 2015c of the City Of Saint Charles, Missouri; Prescribing the Form and Details of Said Bonds; Providing for the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Purpose of Paying the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds as they become Due; and Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman and Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11718 An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement by and between the City of St. Peters, Missouri and the City of St. Charles, Missouri, by and through its Parks and Recreation Board, for Reciprocal Use of the St. Peters Rec-Plex and the St. Charles Blanchette Aquatics Facility, McNair Aquatics Facility and the Wapelhorst Aquatics Facility (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann and Jerry Reese) Bill 11719 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 15-204 and Enacting a New Ordinance Authorizing, Directing and Empowering the Mayor, City Clerk, Director of Administration, Director of Finance and Purchasing Manager, Upon the Effective Date of Legislation Authorizing the Same, to Perform the Acts Necessary to Establish Credit Card Accounts on behalf of the City of St. Charles with Commerce Bank and to Execute All Documents Required to Effectuate this Purpose (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11720 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 15-205 by Revising Exhibit A, the List of Persons Authorized for Use of Account and “Specimen Signatures,” Replacing the Director of Finance (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11721 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between County of St. Charles and City of St. Charles for Use of St. Charles County Transportation Sales  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Tax Funds to Realign the Intersection of Droste Road and West Clay Street (Sponsors: Tom Besselman and Ron Stivison) Bill 11722 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between County of St. Charles and City of St. Charles for Use of St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax Funds for the Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Regency Parkway and Veterans Memorial Parkway (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Bill 11723 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between County of St. Charles and City of St. Charles for Use of St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax Funds for the Highway 370 at Mel Wetter Parkway Traffic Study (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11724 An Ordinance Authorizing a Fourth Amendment to Real Estate Sale Agreement with Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. to Refund to the City the $10,000 Road Deposit Previously Paid to Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes and Ron Stivison) Bill 11725 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and File the 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant (Fiscal Year 2016) (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11726 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No.15-179 and Enacting a New Ordinance: (1) Authorizing the Establishment of Checking Accounts with Commerce Bank, N.A., and Designating Persons Authorized to Sign Checks; (2) Designating Enterprise Bank & Trust a Depository of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Authorizing the Establishment of a Convention Center Bank Account at Enterprise Bank & Trust, and Designating Persons Authorized to Initiate ACH Transfers or Sign Checks on Behalf of the City; and (3) Designating New Frontier Bank a Depository of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Authorizing the Establishment of a Joint Bank Account with the St. Charles County Convention and Sports Facility Authority at New Frontier Bank, and Designating Persons Authorized to Initiate ACH Transfers or Sign Checks on Behalf of the City and Authority (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 11727 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 #7) (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11728 An Ordinance Amending Section 400.400 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding the Keeping of Chickens (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Bill 11729 An Ordinance Approving Costs of Certain Improvements; and Authorizing Payments from the Project Fund in Connection with the New Town Gateway Neighborhood Improvement District (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Bill 11730 An Ordinance Authorizing the Donation of a Temporary Construction Easement at the North Entrance of the St. Charles Convention Center to the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Purpose of Reconstructing the Convention Center Entrance to Match the New Roadway Grade of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11731 An Ordinance Authorizing a Grant Agreement by and between the Missouri Development Finance Board and the City of St. Charles, Missouri for Partial Construction Funding in the Amount of $515,000 for Improvements to the 1-70 Eastbound Bridge and Highway 370 Bridge over the Missouri River by Adding Bicycle/Pedestrian Additions as Described in the June 2015 Tiger 7 Discretionary Grant Application (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman and Laurie Feldman) Bill 11732 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for University Commons Plat 3, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Bill 11733 An Ordinance Authorizing a First Amendment to the Contract with CBIZ, Inc. for Broker of Record and Employee Benefits Consulting Services for 2016 in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 11734 An Ordinance Vacating the Right-of-Way of a Portion of Hilltop Drive and Dedicating as Right-of-Way a Portion of Hilltop Drive and a Portion of Ken Drive Adjacent to the Bellevaux Subdivision as a Public Street and Authorizing the Recording of Instruments to Memorialize the Vacation and Dedication (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION Discussion Relative to Repairs on Truman Road Councilmember Jerry Reese provided a brief overview of the past meetings which were held with the businesses along Truman Road. Mr. Reese reported he was asked by former Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon to consider removing the Truman Road Project from the 2016 CIP in order for those funds to be allocated towards the I-70/Fifth Street Interchange Project; and in exchange repairs will be made on Truman Road in 2015 and the City will re-apply with the County Road Board for funding this project in the next round of applications. Mr. Reese stated he agreed to do this because he believed the I-70/Fifth Street Interchange Project was an important project to the City. Mr. Reese further reported this past week he received a copy of a letter from Public Works stating the repairs on Truman Road were going to begin in March 2016. Mr. Reese voiced concerns relative to this letter. Mayor Faith stated there are three points she’d like to present: 1) staff looked at the repairs and determined the repairs would begin before this winter; 2) staff received an outside bid in the amount of $80,000 for the road repairs; and 3) staff looked into repairing Truman Road internally and the Director of Public Works determined the repairs could be completed by staff for approximately $20,000. Mayor Faith further reported a letter needs to be delivered to the businesses along Truman Road to update them on the repairs/project. Mayor Faith further addressed: a). the funding is available for the repairs; b) the businesses need to be informed; c) staff needs an approval of the letter by Councilmember Reese; d) additional funding was needed for the I-70/Fifth Street Project; and e) staff will re-apply for the Truman Road Project. Councilmember Reese voiced concerns relative to only 17 of the 27 slabs needing repair are being proposed by Public Works and that the repair work would not begin until March 2016. Councilmember Besselman inquired if the road can be repaired this year. Mayor Faith responded, yes. 27 slabs will be repaired and these repairs can begin right away. But, the businesses need to be advised as soon as possible. Councilmember Beckering asked the following questions: 1) Does Administration have the funding?; 2) Are 27 slabs being repaired?; 3) Can the repair work begin right away?; and 4) Once Mr. Zimmerman advises Councilmember Reese the date the repairs can begin, a letter can be sent? Mayor Faith responded, yes to all questions. File #48448 Appointment of Tom Glosier to fill Vacancy on the Storm Water Task Force A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the appointment of Tom Glosier to fill the Member at Large vacancy on the City Council Storm Water Task Force. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye” West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms and Reese. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman and Stivison. Motion passed.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ File #48449 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Beckering reported he had a question relative to consent agenda item 10G4 Approval of Liquor License Application for Marion Sherman, d/b/a, Eddie’s Pub, located at 416 S. Fifth Street; more specifically, is this particular liquor license expired? Director Evans replied, yes. A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to re-open the public comment portion on the agenda to allow for the applicant, Marion Sherman, to address the City Council. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. Ms. Sherman reported the liquor license expired due to personal issues that prevented her from renewing the license on time. Ms. Sherman further reported the business is kept clean, the hours are from 10:00 am – 1:30am, and she keeps a tight schedule. Councilmember Besselman requested an overview of why or for what reasons a liquor license can be suspended and/or revoked. Director Evans provided a brief overview of the processes and hearings. Mr. Evans further reported he can ask Police Chief McKinley to provide police reports relative to this business to the full City Council. Ms. Sherman added the Police Department is called to the business mostly for false alarms. A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the Consent Agenda. BRIDGET OHMES seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese and West. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman and Stivison. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of September 15, 2015 2. Public Hearing of September 15, 2015 File #48450 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Street Committee Meeting of September 8, 2015 File #48318 b. Council Work Session of September 8, 2015 File #48320 c. Storm Water Task Force Meeting of September 15, 2015 File #48443 d. Council Work Session of September 15, 2015 File #48320  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Street Committee Meeting of September 8, 2015 i. Consensus of the Street Committee members that the entrances and exits for the new USPS be evaluated in approximately one year for traffic/safety concerns on surrounding low-volume neighborhood streets ii. Motion to approve the vacation of a portion of Hilltop Drive and dedication of a portion of Ken Drive b. Council Work Session of September 8, 2015 c. Storm Water Task Force Meeting of September 15, 2015 i. Consensus of the Storm Water Task Force members that the Storm Water Task Force meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 PM 2. Consensus of the Storm Water Task Force that staff does not engage the public relative to storm water issues at the October 5 and October 7 FIRM map meetings d. Council Work Session of September 15, 2015 C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees 1. Strategic Planning Committee Meeting of May 13, 2015 File #48386 2. Strategic Planning Committee Meeting of May 26, 2015 File #48386 3. Strategic Planning Committee Meeting of August 12, 2015 File #48386 4. Landmarks Board Meeting of August 17, 2015 File #48343 5. Veterans Commission Meeting of August 10, 2015 File #48409 6. Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board Meeting of June 24, 2015 File 48330 7. Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board Meeting of July 8, 2015 File #48330 8. Digital Media Commission Meeting of June 3, 2015 File #48417 9. Human Relations Commission Meeting of May 7, 2015 File #48354 10. Human Relations Commission Meeting of July 9, 2015 File #48354 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Approval of Emergency Purchase  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ File #48360 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Third Renewal Contract with Shea, Kohl & Alessi, L.C. to Provide Municipal Prosecution Services for 2016 in an Amount not to exceed $54,000.00 C12-662 2. First Amendment to Contract C15-101 with Starcrest, Inc. for Additional Uniform Cleaning Services in an Amount of $6,000.00, for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $36,000.00 C15-101 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Confirm Appointment of Finance Director File #48451 2. Approval of Home Improvement Loans and/or Grants File #48350 3. Approval of Liquor License Application for Jeanne Voss, d/b/a, Lindenwood Pub, located at 318 N. Kingshighway File #48335 4. Approval of Liquor License Application for Marion Sherman, d/b/a, Eddie’s Pub, located at 416 S. Fifth Street File #48335 5. Approval of Liquor License Application for Kelly Kuhlmann, d/b/a, Pieology located at 1405 Beale Street, Suite 100 File #48335 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS There were no announcements. APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the following closed session minutes: A. Council Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, August 25, 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 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 5:30 p.m. B. Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in closed session  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 6, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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. BRIDGET OHMES seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese and West. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman and Stivison The open portion of the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. _____________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Mary Ann Ohms, Presiding Officer