City Council

RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 25, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 5:00 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, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, John Hanneke, Bridget Ohmes and Jerry Reese. Absent: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann, Ron Stivison and Mary West. Assistant City Clerk Kimberly Hudson was present and performed the duties of that office. File #48483 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Recess into 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) and hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Hanneke, Ohmes, Ohms and Reese. “Nay”: None. Absent: Beckering, Herrmann, Stivison and West. Motion passed. Reconvene in Open Session The Special Council Meeting reconvened in Open Session at 5:15 p.m. with President of the Council Mary Ann Ohms presiding and the Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, John Hanneke, Bridget Ohmes, Jerry Reese and Mary West. Absent: Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann and Ron Stivision 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 Special Session continued with the order of business: A. Case No. CU-2016-13. (Jessie Wright) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.290(B)(38) to permit Indoor Retail Sales not listed as permitted within the FHCD Frenchtown Historic Commercial District, specifically to sell Craft Beer at 1423 North 2nd Street. The subject property is 5,738 square feet and is located in Ward 1. (RCA Attached) PUBLIC COMMENT Drew Weber, 200 North Third Street, St. Charles, Missouri, representing St. Charles Jaycees, provided information relative to the new Riverfest Parade route.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 25, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ Hailey Kintz, 308 Essex Park Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri, representing St. Charles Jaycees, spoke in favor of the new Riverfest Parade route. Joe Russell, 913 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri, representing Take a Hike, spoke in favor of the new Riverfest Parade route. A motion was made by JERRY REESE to excuse the absence of Councilmember Dave Beckering, Councilmember Rod Herrmann and Councilmember Ron Stivison. TOM BESSELMAN seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bill was introduced: Bill 11930 An Ordinance Approving Costs of Certain Improvements; and Authorizing Payments from the Project Fund in Connection with the New Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District Phase Four Improvements (Charlestowne Crossing Reimbursement Number 4) (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION Discussion Relative to the Riverfest Parade Route (referred by Councilmember Jerry Reese, Councilmember Tom Besselman and Council President Mary Ann Ohms) A brief discussion was held relative to the Riverfest Parade Route. Councilmember Jerry Reese voiced concern relative to the new parade route not being communicated to the City Council members and stated he believes the new route will cause much confusion and does not support the change in the parade route. Councilmember Bridget Ohmes reported she has no concerns with the change in the parade route this year and supports the Jaycees in their decision to move the parade route. Councilmember Laurie Feldman also agreed with Councilmember Ohmes and has no immediate concerns, however Councilmember Feldman voiced her concern relative to ensuring the public and community is educated and made aware of the new parade route. Mayor Sally Faith reported she supports the Jaycees and their contributions to the community however although the new parade route has been discussed for many years with the Riverfest Committee it unfortunately was not brought to the Mayor or the City Council’s attention until the final decision had been made. Councilmember Mary West thanked the Jaycees for their work on the parade route and voiced support of the Jaycees in their decision to change the parade route. Council President Mary Ann Ohms read an email from a resident who is in favor of the new parade route. Councilmember Tom Besselman voiced concern in lack of communication from the Jaycees and does not support the change in the parade route. File #48578 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the Consent Agenda. TOM BESSLEMAN seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Hanneke,  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI May 25, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Besselman and Feldman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Beckering, Herrmann and Stivison. Motion passed. 1. Approval of Liquor License Application for Jessie Wright, d/b/a Craft LLC, located at 1423 North Second Street File #48531 The Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. ____________________________ Date Approved _____________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Mary Ann Ohms, Presiding Officer