The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on' Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: LaDonna Allen, Mike Burns, Rick Flinn, Bill Maguire, David Pyle, Roger Spencer, and Hollie LaVigne. Bob McAfee was absent. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City Attomey  Mike' Talley, City Clerk Alaina Wright and City Administrator Assistant Crystal Winkfield.  AGENDA  Roger Spencer motioned to amend the agenda to remove item 12b, the treasurer'sI report, from the agenda. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one absent. Rick Flinn motioned to amend the minutes to read that Rick Flinn was absent during the vote for ordinance# 23-35, to sell thej property at 1203 E. Pennell. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli ini favor. No opposed  with one absent.  PUBLIC FORUM  Anna Hammond-10399 County Road 290, Emma McDowell 309 Turf Lane, Alyssa Botts 308 Rustic Ridge - They were present on behalf ofGirl Scout' Troop #70341. They said they have the can collection behind the Community Center andl have collected approximately $300 soi far. They were present because they would like to startai free seed library in Carl Junction. They have collected over 300 packets of seeds from various businesses and they would like tol know thei most beneficial place to put as seed library. Hollie LaVigne asked what the size oft the library would be and they said they hadn't built the box yets so they weren't sure. Steve Lawver said  in front oft the Community Center, next to the free library would be a great place and there was no objection. APPROVAL OF RADARSIGNQUOTE FOR DIGITAL SPEED LIMIT SIGNS  Steve Lawver said the quote for two difference sizes and styles were includedi in the packet. He said thes sizei is determined by thes speed limit oft thei road on which it would bej placed. Steve said Briarbrook: Drivel byt the Clubhouse and Briarbrook Drive near Joplin Street are the two places we. have more people complaining about the speeds of vehicles driving by. Hes said ifiti is approved, he would like to get additional batteries that way they could be swapped out when they run out of charge. LaDonna Allen said she would prefer to get a couple of portable signs so they could be moved as needed. Steve Lawver said the signs with solar batteries would be permanent, but the signs with replaceable batteries would be portable. Stevel Lawver said] he would recommend choosing the 11"I LED: signs so they could be moved as necessary. Hollie LaVigne asked ift they could bey programmed for different speeds at different times and] Mayor Powers said yes. Rick] Flinn asked about the optional StreetSmart Data Collection and SteveLawver: said he did like that option because it would Mike Burns asked about thel bracket option and ifit meant the sign could be locked and Steve Lawver said yes. LaDonna Allen said she would like to start with ordering two and see if there is a need for more. She also asked ifit would come from thes street fund and Steve Lawver said yes. David Pyle motioned to approve the quote for the 11" display with optional go  give us the same information that the speed trailer gives us.  bracket and StreetSmart Data Collection. Bill Maguire seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. APPROVAL OF BID FROM OMNIGO FOR RECORDS! MANAGEMENT SYSTEM  Chief McCall said this has been under discussion for a while. Hes said they called with ani incentive of reducing the quote by another $2300. He said several agencies in the area use this system and it is capable of sharing information between agencies. Rick Flinn: motioned to approve the bid from Omnigo. LaDonna. Allen seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. APPROVAL OF BID FROM DIGITICKET FOR DIGITAL TICKETING! SOFTWARE Steve. Lawver said this is a separate company that works together with Omnigo.  Mike Burns said the council used to receive information about the number of tickets written each month and they no longer receive that report and asked! how many citations are issued monthly. Crystal Winkfield: saidi itaveraged 20-30! per month. ChiefMcCall said he thought part of the problem was the issues with the current system and officers don't want to write citations when they have issues. Mike Burns asked what the recurring costs of our current system are and Stevel Lawver said those would be roughly $4,000 per David Pyle asked if these systems would be used for code enforcement citations and Chief McCall said yes. David Pyle motioned to approve thel bid. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one absent. DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT WITH RETAILSTRATEGIES. LLC FOR CONSULTING: SERVICES Hollie LaVigne said they met. John with Retail Strategies at thel MML conference in September. Shes said they would map the town and gos street by street tol look for areas that could be developed. They would put together ai market analysis and retail guide and would help bringi in businesses. She said it would create more. jobs in town andj provide more services and businesses for the residents. Hollie said she reached out to several cities that work with Retail Strategies and said that two cities responded and said they have been Bill Maguire asked how many cities came back with positive feedback. Hollie said they reached out to five cities and two responded and both had positive feedback. She said Retail Strategies likes to have a three-year commitment but the city could walk  month.  very helpful. Hollie LaVigne said they usually work with cities with populations of6,500-15,000 people.  away at any time.    LaDonna Allen said this company can get data from multiple companies and actually know how to use that data tol help cities. Mike Burns said with the recent expenditures he doesn't feels spending this money right now is the right time. Hollie) LaVigne said that the information they've already put together shows that Carl Junction has around $21 millionj per year LaDonna Allen motioned to bring an ordinance to sign the contract with Retail Strategies. Bill Maguire seconded. Hollie LaVigne, Rick Flinn, Roger Spencer, LaDonna Allen, and Bill Macguire were ini favor. Mike Burns and David Pyle were opposed with DISCUSSION OF SCHUBER MITCHELL'S REQUEST TO CHANGE DUPLEX LOTS TO SINGLE FAMILY AT Jacob Lett with Schuber Mitchell was present to speak about the request to change somel lots in Phase 1 lots from duplex lots Mike Talley said this was aplanned unit development that underwent an entire plan through thel Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning and the City Council. Hes said thei idea behind the planned unit development: is that it is developed in its entirety and the plan would need to be completed as originally planned. Mike Talley said he believed Shuber Mitchell would need to go through the steps of the approval again to change thet units tos single family. Mayor Powers asked. Jacob ift they were willing to go through the whole Mike Burns asked what would happen if the development in its new form was voted down. Mike Talley said his recommendation would be for Schuber Mitchelli to offer the change as an amendment so thati ifiti isn'tapproved, thep previous plan could still be developed. Mike Burns asked which lots were in question and Steve Lawver said it would be the first eight lots on either side  She said she thinks it would be a goodi idea to use money from the sale of 1203 E. Pennell to start this contract. Mike Burns askedi ift there were any guarantees and Holliel LaVigne said there is not.  in online sales. one absent. RAINER FARMS tos single family.  process again and. Jacobl Lett said they were.  of Abdereen Avenue.  ORDINANCES  LaDonna Allen motioned toj put"AN ORDINANCE CALLING. AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE A USE TAXI IN'T THE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION, MISSOURI" on first reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No opposed with Discussion: Steve Lawver said in section 1 of the ordinance there was a slight change in thel language. He said according to statute we cannot change thel language in the! ballot language, but the ordinance now says it will be used in thei interest of public safety. Rick Flinn asked what else could fall under public safety. Steve Lawver said he has a very narrow view of public safety. Mike Burns asked ift the general public would see thel language in the ordinance and Stevel Lawver said no. Mike Burns saidi it Mike Talley said the wording doesn't obligate the city to use it for public safety, itj just declares the intent of the current city Mike Burns asked how many times this question has been on the ballot and Mayor Powers said four times. Roger Spencer motioned to put it on second reading by title only. David Pyle seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one Discussion: Steve Lawver said the electronic voting program was not working and all votes would have to be done with roll LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on finalj passage. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-absent, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-no, Maguire-yes, Pyle-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23- 38 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part oft thej permanent records oft the City LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING TITLE II. TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 355-STOPPING. STANDING, PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES, BY AMENDING SECTION 355.010, STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING PROHIBITED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF A MAILBOX AND TO PROHIBIT PARKING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF A STOP SIGN" on first reading by title only. David Pyle seconded. Alli in  one absent.  is deliberately misleading because we would decrease the amount coming from the General Fund.  council. absent. call votes.  ofCarl Junction.  favor. No opposed with one absent. this said 25 feet and the mailbox was added.  Discussion: Rick Flinn said the Code & Nuisance Committee met earlier and are recommending approval. Mike Burns asked what the previous code read that was being amended. Mike Talley said it previously said 301 feet and now David Pyle motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one David Pyle motioned toj put it on finalj passage. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-no, Maguire-yes, Pyle-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-39 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of thej permanent records of the City of  absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  Carl Junction.    LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: CHAPTER 205: ANIMALI REGULATIONS, ARTICLEIIL., DANGEROUSDOGS,SECTION2 205.265: VICIOUS DOGSOROTHER, ANIMALS OF THE CARLJUNCTION, MISSOURI, CITY CODE, TOI PROHIBIT! DANGEROUS DOGS FROM ENTERING THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI" on first reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in  favor. No opposed with one absent.  Discussion: Rick] Flinn said the Code & Nuisance Committee isi recommending approval. Mike' Talley said this was requested by code enforcement and the police department.  David Pyle motioned to puti it on second reading by title only. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one David Pyler motioned toj put it on final passage. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Maguire-yes, Pyle-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23- 40 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent records of the City David Pyle motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII. UTILITIES: CHAPTER 705: WATER ARTICLE III. USER CHARGE SYSTEM BY AMENDING SECTION 705.330 "ACTUAL USE RATE STRUCTURE" TO CONFORM COMMERCIAL WATER RATES TO RESIDENTIAL RATES" on first reading by title only. LaDonna Allen Discussion: Steve Lawver said this came about because DNR mandated that commercial and residential rates be the same and the code was never adjusted to reflect that. Rick Flinn said the Code & Nuisance Committee is recommending approval. David Pyle motioned toj puti it on second reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No opposed with one LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on final passage. David Pyle seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Maguire-yes, Pyle-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23- 41 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent: records oft the City  absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  of Carl Junction.  seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with one absent.  absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  ofCarl Junction. REPORTS  The Council reviewed the Administration report. Steve Lawver said #4 was written before the PDI had morei issues with the Mayor Powers asked about the stormwater issue #2, Steve Lawver said currently we don't have the money to do that in the Steve Lawver said the security camera presentation was very interesting. He said that the school is working with the same Police Dept. report - Hollie LaVigne asked how SWAC: fundraising is going and Chief McCall said they finally made their Public Works report - Mayor Powers asked ift there was aj problem with the leaf vac and. Jay said iti is working again now. Budget/Finance: LaDonna Allen said there was aj joint meeting earlier with the HR Committee and they discussed adding the corporal position back in for the police department and hiring temporary labor for public works and both items were: recommended by Code/ Nuisance: Rick Flinn said they met earlier tonight and discussed ordinances that were passed earlier tonight. Economic Development: Hollie LaVigne said there was discussion regarding the Retail Strategies contract and they are still LaDonna Allen asked ifP&Z would meet ont the combined use: zoning and Stevel Lawver said! he was just! beginning his research. Bill Maguire asked if there would be anything done about the striping on Briarbrook Drive and Steve Lawver said it would Holliel LaVigne asked about getting al light at] Elliott and Tara and what would have tol be done. Stevel Lawvers said development Mike Burns said at thel last meeting there were six members and wondered if the rezoning ordinance should be brought back before thei full council. Mike Talley said he wasn't sure ift the vote could be reconsidered this far out past the original vote.  ticketing system over the past weekend.  budget.  company and it could be possible for the police department to monitor the cameras at the school.  goal today and he has authorized up to 250 children attending.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  both committees.  Human Resources: Roger Spencer said there isa closed session later in thei meeting. Public Facilities & Planning: Mike Burns had nothing to report.  looking at ai mixed: zoning for Pennell Street. UNFINISHED BUSINESS have tol bej put into ther next budget cycle.  Hollie LaVigne askedi ift there was anything from Water's Edge on the pool and Steve Lawver said no.  would have tol happen fora as street lightt to be puti in there.  NEW BUSINESS    CLOSED SESSION PER RSMO 610.021 (3): HIRING, FIRING, DISCIPLINING OR PROMOTING OF PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES BY AJ PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHEN PERSONAL INFORMATION LaDonna. Allen motioned to go into closed session. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Roll call vote: LaVigne-yes, McAfee-absent,  ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE IS DISCUSSED OR RECORDED  Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Maguire-yes, Pyle-yes. Council wenti into closed session at 8:26) PM. Council meeting reconvened at 9:121 PM. Mayor Powers said no votes or action was taken.  ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 9:121 PM.  Roger Spencer motioned to adjourn thei meeting. Holliel LaVigne seconded. Alli ini favor. No opposed with one: absent. Meeting  Dhim CITY  Efbs MAYOR  pyl