7/29/2021 BoardDocs@ Pro JENNINGS Monday, May 24, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: May 24, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) May City Council Meeting Register in advance for this meeting: ttps://uso2web.10.us/meting/regster/ZUstu2ugTJFLPMEZARNOSCXgI-A1M2CG9 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the One or more of the members of the City Council will be participating by telephone or other electronic means. Members of the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person, For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at: 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri meeting. All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date: A. PUBLIC HEARING (TDD) at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting. initials by:. 1..P Petition to Subdivide Lot Request tor re-subdivide a lot att the site formerly known as River Roads mall for future development toi include the new. Jennings city hall and recreation center. The lot is identified as: River Roads Plat Eleven Ar re-subdivision of Lot 2 of River Roads Plat 10 (Plat Book 366 Page 375), located in U.S. Survey 1913, Township 46 North, Range 71 East, City of Jennings, St. Louis County, Missouri. See attached PROPERTY DESCRIPTION exhibit fort the full legal description. Petitioner: Jamey Henson, Vice President of The Sterling 2.. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru as KFC at 8929 Jennings Station Rd under NAICS code 722513 in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Petitioner: Bob Ziegenfuss, President ofz ZI Development Services and. John Diehl, Director of Real Estate for Environmental 3.. Petition fora a One-Time Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 812199 and 812191 Services to allow for operation ofa a natural health and wellness Beauty Bar to include office space. It is to be named Shanty of Beauty, LLC at? 7230 West Florissant. Ave. in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Former: Saaf Investment, 4.. Petition for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code722320 Services, to operate an event/office space for recreational activities toi include graduations, parties, baby showers and meetings. Iti is to be named Classy Events, LLC at 8890. Jennings Station Rdi int the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Former: The Worship Center 5.. Petition for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 722320 Services, a banquet hall/office space for catering services, receptions entertainment and recreational activities. Iti ist to be named Kreative Affairs Event Space, LLCat 6518 West Florissant Ave. int the C2-S Shopping Service Commercial District. Former: Lively Hope Church of God - 6..P Petition for a One -Time Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code! 541920 and 541810 Service to allow photography studio & advertising company to operate al business for family portraits, wedding photos, graduation photos, advertisements such as business cards, stationary, flyers, and other promotional items. Itis to be named PROMOGEEKS ADVERTISING & MEDIA CO. LLC at 6518 West Florissant Ave. int the C2-S Special Shopping Service Commercial District. Former: Lively Hope Church of God - Church Petitioners: Arturo Smith, Owners Company and. John Diehl, Director of Real Estate for Environmental Operations, Inc. Operations, Inc. LLC Petitioner: Adrienne L. Beal - Owner Church Petitioner: Edna McGowan - Baker, Owner Church Petitioners: De'Etta Smith, Owners B. REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3.F Roll Call 4. Approval oft the Agenda 5. Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2021 C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 1.P Presentation by Mark Spykerman, Gilmore & Bell and Martin Ghafoori, Stifel 2. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments arel limited to 3 minutes, See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) 4.1 Mayor's Report tps/goboar.docscomimolmingePoandniPhvatelopen.iogna 1/3 7/29/2021 BoardDocs8 Pro D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.J Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6. Economic Development Report 7. Public Works Report 8.F Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management 12. Approval ofr monthly reports E. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public Works & Building Committee 3.F Parks & Recreation Committee 4.F Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6.F Planning Commission 7. Economic Development Board 8. Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances) 1.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY OF JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS, FOOD TRAILERS AND PUSHCARTS. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE Al LOT FORMERLY KNOWN AS RIVER ROADS MALL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE THE NEW. JENNINGS CITY HALL AND RECREATION CENTER LOCATED ATI LOT2 OFF RIVER ROADS PLAT 10 (PLAT BOOK 366 PAGE 375) LOCATED! IN U.S. SURVEY 1913, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 3. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, TO ENTER INTO AL LEASE PURCHASE TRANSACTION, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO PAY THE COSTS OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION 4. AN. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO BOB ZIEGENFUSS AND. JOHN DIEHL TO OPERATE A KFC DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT 8929 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ADRIENNE L. BEAL TO OPERATE. Al NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS BEAUTY BAR KNOWN AS SHANTY OF BEAUTY, LLC AT 7230 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO EDNA MCGOWAN TO OPERATE AN EVENT/OFFICE SPACE FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES KNOWN AS CLASSY EVENTS, LLC AT 8890 JENNINGS STATION ROAD IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO DE'ETTA SMITH TO OPERATE. A BANQUET HALL/OFFICE SPACE FOR CATERING SERVICES, RECEPTIONS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES KNOWN AS KREATIVE AFFAIRS EVENT SPACE, LLC 8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ARTURO SMITH TO OPERATE A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AND ADVERTISING COMPANY KNOWN AS PROMOGEEKS ADVERTISING AND MEDIA CO., LLC AT 6518 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE: IN THE CITYOF THEREWITH. JENNINGS STATION ROAD, IN. THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. AT 6518 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE: IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. htpslgoboardocscommalmig.BowdnsiPivalelopensing,n* 2/3 7/29/2021 BoardDocs@ Pro 9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTION 6-32OF 10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, REPEALING. AND AMENDING SECTION: 31.5-3of DIVISION: 2, ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 6 OF THE. JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODE. CHAPTER 31.5 OF THE JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODE. 1.A Approval oft the park planning grant application 2. Approval oft the Park Master Plan 3. Approval to auction copier G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 4. Approval of the Appointment of Youth Commissioners 5.A Approval oft the Appointment of Senior Commissioners 6. Approval oft the Title VI Compliance Statement 7. Approval oft the Title VI Complaint Form 8. Approval of the Food Truck Permit Application 9. Approval of the Plan Review Contractors 10. Approval of the Appointment to the Planning Commission 11. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS J.CLOSED SESSION, PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3) 1.P Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment paugo.boarodocscom.mmigeboandnsiPnvalelopenaegnt 3/3 JENNINGS Minutes of the City Councill Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video May 24, 2021 Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. The two thousand four hundred and twentieth meeting oft the. Jennings City Council was held on Monday, May 24, 2021, at' 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video. A. PUBLICHEARING 1. Petition to Subdivide Lot Request to re-subdivide a lot at the site formerly known as River Roads mall for future redevelopment to include the new Jennings City Hall and Recreational Center. The lot isi identified as: River Roads Plat Eleven- A re-subdivision of Lot2ofRiver Roads Plat 10( (Plat Book 3661 Page 375), located in U.S. Survey 1913,Township 46 North, Range 7 East, City of Jennings, St. Louis County, Missouri. See attached PROPERTY DESCRIPTION exhibit for the full legal description. Petitioner: Jamey Henson, Vice President ofThe Sterling Company, and John Diehl, Director of Real Estate Virginia Humiston, aj professional land surveyor for The Sterling Company, said that she did not see the appointed speaker on the call but was available to answer technical questions about the lot. forl Environmental Operations, Inc. No one spoke against the petition. Thej publicl hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. 2. Petition for: a Conditional Usel Permit- to operate ai fast-food restaurant with a drive- thru known as KFC at 8929 Jennings Station Rd under NAICS code 722513 in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Petitioner: Bob Ziegenfuss, President of Z Development Services, and John Diehl, Director of Real Estate for Environmental Bob Ziegenfuss, ZI Development Services, explained that the site planning for the KFC location Councilman Wilson asked what the timeline was for the construction of the KFC location. Mr. Ziegenfuss said recently, product availability has been an issue, which may extend the project timeline. He said that with Missouri Sewer District (MSD) and St. Louis County there may bea long time ona acquiring permits, yet! hel hopes tol begin within threet to four months. Mr. Ziegenfuss expects the project tol begin sometime in August or September, to end sometimei in 2021. No one spoke against thej petition. Thej public hearing was closed at" 7:11p p.m. Operations, Inc. on. Jennings Station Road. 3. Petition for a One-Time Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code 812199 and 812191 Services to allow for operation ofa natural health and wellness Beauty Bar toi include office space. Iti is to be named Shanty of Beauty, LLC at 7230 West Florissant Ave. in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Former: Saaf Investment, LLC. Petitioner: Adrianne Beal, Owner of Shanty of Beauty, explained the purpose of the beauty bar. Councilwoman Brown asked whether there was sufficient parking for Shanty of Beauty to operate. Ms. Beal explained that there was aj parking lot located behind the building, with twelve (12) to fifteen (15) parking spaces. She said that they intend to operate by appointment only and have an agreement with al local business across the street, who is allowing overflow parking in their lot. Councilwoman Brown asked ifit was a verbal or written agreement. Ms. Beal said that it was dependent upon when Shanty ofl Beauty's business license was approved, they would speak more about parking arrangements, but she was sure she could gett the arrangement in writing. Adrienne. L. Beal- - Owner. Page 1of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward Councilwoman Brown asked whatt thel hours of operation of Shanty of Beauty would be. Ms. Beal said that Shanty of Beauty would be open from 9 a.m. to 61 p.m. during the week and from 9a a.m. Councilwoman Anderson pointed out that 'Other Services' were mentioned, should not the City Council know what those other services are. Sam Alton, City Attorney, asked what was listed on the application. Councilwoman Anderson said that Ms. Beal named a few but also said 'Other Services'. Sam said that what services are being provided needs to be described for the City Council tol know what willl bel happening at the property. Mayor Austin asked what was listed on the application. Ms. Beal said that was how the application was filled out and whatever other services that Shanty of Beauty provides would not exceed what was listed on the application. Ms. Beal explained that Shanty of Beauty offers body sculpting, radiofrequency treatments, vacuum therapy, andi radiofrequency facials, confirming that shel hadl listed everything on the application. to 6p.m. on the weekend. No one spoke against the petition. Thej public hearing was closed at' 7:18 p.m. 4. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code 722320 Services, to operate an event/office space for recreational activities toi include graduations, parties, baby showers, and meetings. Iti is tol be named Classy Events, LLC: at 8890. Jennings Station Rdi in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district. Former: The Worship Center - Church. No one spoke for the petition. Councilman Johnson asked what the allowable capacity for the building was. He said that in North County, there seemed to be an issue with event locations exceeding their occupancy capacities. Councilman Wilson expressed concern about parking for thel business location. Mayor Austin said thati it was discussed with thel Planning Commission. She askedi if Councilman Johnson or Schona McClellan, Director of Housing, could shed some light Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, said that there was a member of thej public that had a question. Doris Green voiced] her concern aboutt the security arrangements ofthel business location andt the potential for al lack of security to become a problem. Mayor Austin said that it was a great point and reiterated that it was discussed at the Planning Commission. Ms. Green suggested that the petitioner enlist off-duty police officers to act as security guards during their events. She asked if the business would be purveying liquor or how that the serving of liquor works in the City of Jennings. Mayor Austin said that it can bej part oft the approval process, but the petitioner was not Councilwoman Brown asked what] Ms. McGowan shared at thel Planning Commission, where the documentation was. Councilman Johnson said that it was notated in the Planning Commission minutes and spoke of thel business owner's experience, but she wasi not present to explain ini more detail. Councilwoman Brown asked if the company's business plan was also discussed at the Planning Commission. Councilman Johnson confirmed that the services that would be rendered andi the business plan were shown at the Planning Commission meeting. Councilwoman. Anderson commented that it was inj poor taste that the owner was not present for the public hearing of the petition. Councilman Stichnote asked if the Planning Commission passed the petition on to the Deletra reminded the City Council that the Planning Commission minutes were provided in their meetingi packets. Councilman Johnsoni repeated his question andt thel business' intended occupancy for events. Schona said that thel business' location total capacity from thel Firel Department was 140 Councilman Wilson clarified thati ift the business intends to serve alcohol, they will have to obtain al liquor license from the City buti ifa alcohol is allowed to be served at a private event, he did not know how that would be regulated. Sam said that sincei it was a business, the City may table the petition to make a stipulation in the ordinance that the business could not serve liquor at their Petitioner: Edna McGowan Baker, Owner. on that discussion. present to answer those questions. City Council for approval. people seated and 300 people standing. Page 2of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward events. He said thati ifit were aj private event, thel business could not be held responsible for what thel hosts oft thej private event do. He said thati ifthel business weret tos serve liquor, they would! have to apply for a liquor license. Schona said that the business did not intend to serve alcohol and would come before the Planning Commission again to apply for al liquor license. Councilman Wilson asked about] parking fort the business. Schona said that thej petitioner has made arrangements with neighboring businesses in writing for parking in their lots or across the street after business hours. She said that the business was not willing toi make the space available at full capacity yet. She said that they intend tol begin hosting events with fifty (50) people at first and there was also street parking available tot their patrons. No one spoke against the petition. Thej public hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m. 5. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 722320 Services, a banquet hall/office space for catering services, receptions, entertainment, and recreational activities. Itis tol be named Kreative. Affairs Event Space, LLC at 6518 West Florissant Ave. in the C- 2 Shopping Service District. Former: Lively Hope Church of God - Church. Petitioners: De'Etta Smith, Owner of] Kreative. Affairs Event Space LLC, said that the event space would host baby showers, wedding receptions, graduation events, or adult parties. Councilwoman Clower asked about the company' 's intention tos selll liquor when) Mrs. Smith referred to 'adult parties. Mrs. Councilwoman Clower asked about parking for the business. Mr. Arturo Smith said they have received permission from neighboring businesses to allow parking in their lots, which should provide ampley parking, as well as street parking down adjacent streets. Mrs. Smith addedt that those Councilwoman Clower asked what the hours of operation were. Mrs. Smith said that hours of operation are Sunday through" Thursday, from 10a.m. to 8p.m., and 8 a.m. toi midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Councilwoman Clower asked ift there were any security guard arrangements for their events. Mrs. Smiths said that they intend to use BBS licensed and bonded Security Company. Councilman Johnson askedi ifthei midnight closing time was allowed by the City. Mrs. Smith said that she was asking for those hours of operation. Councilwoman Clower asked if they would consider adjusting their hours of operation on the weekend to 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mrs. Smith said Councilwoman Clower spoke against the petition. Thej public hearing was closed at' 7:41 p.m. Petition for a One-Time Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code 541920 and 541920 and 541810 Service to allow a photography studio & advertising company to operate a business for family portraits, wedding photos, graduation photos, advertisements such as business cards, stationery, flyers, and other promotional items. It is to be named PROMOGEEKS ADVERTISING & MEDIA CO.LLC at 6518 West Florissant Ave. in the C-2 Special Shopping Service Commercial District. Former: Lively Hope Church of God - Arturo Smith, Owner of Promogeeks Advertising & Media Co. LLC, explained that he plans to offer photography and advertising services to the community and teaching children photography. He said that he plans to host a joint class with Justin Holmes, who is already established in Jennings. Councilman Wilson askedi ifthes space would be shared by the banquet center, Kreative Affairs Event Space. Mr. Smith said yes, Promogeeks would bel located at the front of the space, and Kreative Affairs would operate in the back of the space. Councilman Wilson asked if there would be any printing done onsite or would printing be outsourced. Mr. Smith said that most of the printing would be outsourced, any printing done at the space would only be normal office printing. He said that there were no large printers onsite. Councilman Wilson expressed that he De'Etta Smith, Owners. Smith said that they do noti intend tos selll liquor. vehicles parked in thes street would not block traffic. thats she was open to adjusting thel hours of operation. 6. Church. Petitioners: Arturo Smith, Owner. was concerned ift there would be expensive equipment housedi in the space. Page 3of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward No one spoke against the petition. Thej public hearing was closed at" 7:45 p.m. Mayor Austin asked for a moment of silence for Viola Murphy, former Mayor of Cool Valley, who had done work in the community for several years. She said that she passed away on April 28, 2021. She asked for another moment of silence forl Michael Iver, who retired from the City of Jennings as Lt. Colonel and Assistant Police Chief oft the. Jennings Police Department and served with his wife, Gail Iver, on the City Council. Mayor Austin said that he passed away on May 5, 2021. Mayor Austin asked for a moment of silence for Beverly Roche, who served the City of Jennings in thel Finance Department for over thirty years andj passed away on May 14, 2021. 1. REGULAR MEETING 1.C Call to Order Thei meeting was called to order at 7:48 p.m. 2. Roll Call Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph' Turner. Council member(s) absent: None. 3. Approval of the Agenda Also present: Mayor Yolanda. Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the agenda for the: meeting. All ini favor; none opposed. 4. Approval oft the minutes from thel Regular Meeting of April 26, 2021. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2021. All in favor; none 2. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, KEMONSTKATIONS: COMPLAINTS, AND 1.1 Presentation by Mark Spykerman, Gilmore & Bell, and Martin Ghafoori, Stifel Mark Spykerman, Gilmore & Belll P.C., shared his screen. He said thati ini the morning, bonds were sold toi fund the City Center project. He explained that the ordinance approves thel lease purchase and authorizing the issuance of $11,190,000: inj principal number of Certificates of Participation (bonds). Mark explained that the sale oft theb bonds will generate $12,000,000, whichi investors pay the premium, whichi is normal ini the bond market. He said that the City willl have an ongoing tax and securities issuance. Mark said that the closing date for the bonds was scheduled for June 10, 2021, and explained that on that day the City of. Jennings would take title tol Lot 2A River Roads for thes subdivision plat. He explained the bond process andi how thel bond would be paid off. He said that it was a very common process in St. Louis County and the state of Missouri to acquire municipal buildings like fire stations, City Halls, and other municipal buildings. Mark said that There were no questions about the presentation. Councilman Wilson commented that they did great work and looked forward to moving on to the next step of the process, which was breaking 2.Comments by the public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 31 minutes. Seel Decorum Jeannine Roberts, 8330 Osborn, wasi not available tor make comments duet to technical difficulties. Marietta Beck, 5476 Hodiamont. Avenue, experienced some technical difficulties and could not comment.. Deletra said that shel had emailed her question ahead oft time. Deletra said that Ms. Beck opposed. REQUESTS Martin Ghafoori, Stifel, was key in thei marketing and selling of thel bonds. ground. Mayor Austin thanked Mark and Martin for their presentation. Ordinance.) Page 4of17 Prepared by Khianna) Ward said thati it was announced at a City Council meeting that Stout Sign Company was leaving the City ofJennings. She askedi ifthat weret true andi ifso when that would bel happening. Mayor Austin said thatt the City hasi not] heard any updates about Stout Sign Company at that time. 8. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Cloweri reported that there was a clean-up Saturday, May 22, 2021, that went well. Shes said thats severali residents participatedi int thata andi thanked them. Shet thanked Officer McCrary, Councilwoman Clower reminded everyone that Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church was conducting a food giveaway from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, through Wednesday, June 9,2 2021. Shes said that Monument ofFaith Church ofGod was also giving away She received a complaint regarding some trucks parked on Janet Avenue and West Florissant Avenue, which seemed tol be an ongoingi issue. Councilwoman Clower said that thei issue was that part oft thel lot was privately owned and the other part was owned by the City of] Jennings. Shel had called thej police andt triedt tol locate the owner oft the vehicle. She asked since the City-owned that lot, couldi itbef fencedi in. Shes saidt thati itl had become difficult to determine which side was owned by the City and what was] privately owned. Councilwoman Clower said that the complaint has been made continuously about the trucks parking on thel lot and the street. Mayor Austin said shel had spoken with. Jim about placing concretel barriers toi mark the City lot and reminded Councilwoman Clower that part oft the privately-owned lot was also used as aj public parking place for some local Councilwoman Clower asked in the public hearing when presentations are made, what was the procedure for notification tot the City Council and how the council members would vote on those items being discussed. She asked fora aj point of clarity for herself. Mayor Austin said that anything considered aj publicl hearing wasi included int thej packet and they are delivered earlyt tol bei reviewed, and any questions regarding the public hearing items arei regulated by the Planning Commission, which is responsible for discussion of the petitions before they come to the City Council to be Councilwoman Clower askedi ifther ninel homes that were demolished were voted on byt the council members. Mayor Austin saidy yes, they werei included int the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the City was working on several years of the block grant to this day. She said thats shev wasi nots surei ifthatl list ofhouses camel before Councilwoman Clower was elected to office but any houses on thel list for demolition are brought before the City Council. Councilwoman Clower commented that it seemed like thel houses that are being torn down are not ini more dire conditions likei in Ward 4 and she was having al hard time understanding thej process. Mayor Austin suggested thats she look att they previous years' demolitions to get al better picture of what had been donei in' Ward 4. Shes said that there was al list ofhouses that needed tol be demolished from 2017- 2019, whicht the City was working on clearing upt to get back ont track. Councilwoman Clower said thatt thel houses in' Ward 41 that need tol be torn down, havel been sitting for over twenty (20): years and she did not see the demolished houses in any packets before they were torn down thus far. Mayor Austin invited her to sit down to go over the details oft the demolition list and the CDBG Councilman Turner greeted everyone. He said that being on the City Council was a learning experience. He gave thanks to Councilman Stichnote, Councilwoman Brown, Councilwoman Clower for details that answered his questions. Councilman Turner said that he had been in Ward 4, observing what ist taking place there. He said that he has compiled al list of areas where therei is tall grass and buildings that need tol be tom down. He said that one way tol look at Ward 4 was to recognize how badi iti is and another way to view what isl happening in Ward 4 was how toi make a difference andi make a changei in that ward. Councilman Turner said that his] purpose in serving on the City Council was to help make a difference in the area. He was able to meet with some Councilman Turner reported that he participated in the City-wide clean-up event, and they were able to take care ofas small area, but a lot more needs to be done. Hel looked forward toj planning to do clean-up events more often. He was excited tol bea aj part ofat team, tol bring the City to a point Officer Bakula, Alicel Logan, Robert Hertz, and" Tony. food from 1 p.m. to 31 p.m. every Friday until August 9, 2021. businesses there. voted on. process with Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator. constituents of Ward 4, that shared his vision to make a difference in Ward4 4. Page! 5of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward wherei itsi residents decide whati it willl be, not asi itis. Het thought that by working together int unity, ito could be done. Councilman Turner said that he wanted to do his parti in doing what is necessary He: said that the trash dumping and tall grass need to be gotten ahold of. Councilman Turner said that as the City moves forward, another year or so, there will be evidence that change has been made. Hes said that he was thankful to be part of thet team and was looking forward to working in Councilwoman Anderson greeted everyone and thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She reported that at the Ward 3 meeting and through some other calls she had received from residents, thel largest concern was the cleanliness of the park restrooms during the concerts. She askedi ifthere could be al betterj job ofpaying attention tot thei restrooms before the Cityl has guests att thej parks. Jim said that the park staff willj pay attention toi thei restrooms and thej park staff has arestroom cleanup sign-up sheet thati is filled out when the restrooms are cleaned twice a day. Hes said that! hel has photographed proofofther regular restroom cleaning, and thei restrooms were messed up after the cleaning was performed. Hel has made the documents available for the City Council to view and was willing to adjust the frequency of the restroom maintenance. Councilwoman Anderson asked when the waterfall would be fixed. Jim said that the City has contractors coming out on June 3, 2021, which was discussed at the May Parks and Recreation meeting. He said that the contractors were contacted a while ago, but June was the closest appointment that was available. Councilwoman Anderson: asked aboutt thep park's water fountains. Jim said that the same contractor handled the water fountains as well. Hes said that the previous water feature company that the City used had shut down since the COVID-19 pandemic had begun. Hes saidt that Hydro Dramatics has done work with the City int the past and will be making Councilwoman. Anderson asked about thei functionality of the fans in all the. Jennings parks. Jim said he would check the fan operations in all the parks. Councilwoman Anderson asked about the markings on the walking trail and dog wastel bags. Jim said that the dog waste stands were Councilwoman Anderson asked about the basketball court equipment. Jim said that the hoops have been up on the basketball court and the court opened. He said that thel hoop at Lions Park would be up on the following Wednesday. Councilwoman Anderson asked if the gate at Koeneman Park was fixed.. Jim said that they had not received any competitive bids ont the front Councilwoman Anderson about the picnic tables and trash cans at the parks. Jim said that the picnic tables had been ordered for Sievers Park, and eight would bej placed on arrival at the park. Councilwoman, Anderson asked about park staffs scheduling. Jim said that hel had people to work the weekends toi man events and has been very vocal about needing applicants for open part-time Public Works Laborer positions. Councilwoman Anderson repeated the question. Jim said that hel has moved staff around. He said that at that time, he still did not have enough staff to staff the parks and was four people short. He said to fulfill the demands made on the Public Works Councilman Johnson greeted everyone. Hei reported that he and Councilwoman Anderson hosted a Ward 31 meeting on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He saidt that it was great to see everyone's face via Zoom and good to reconnect with Ward 3 residents. Councilman Johnson said that there were approximately fourteen (14) people that joined the meeting. He said that they heard many Councilman Johnson said that he received about six (6) text messages from people that said that they were unable tol log on to the City Council meeting. He asked why people needed to register toa access thei meetings via Zoom and was there any other way toi makei ite easier for residents toj join the meetings online. Councilman Johnson said that the seniors at St.. John Neumann Apartments havel been] having problems joining the Zoom meetings due tot the required registration. He saidi it was difficult for those who arei not technically savvy toj join the. Zoom meetings. toi make a difference. unity. bids ont the water fountains as well. up, and he would check that the wastel bags were filled. gate at Koeneman Park. Department, they are doing their best with thei number of stafft they have. compliments and complaints. Page 6of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward Councilman Johnson said thatt thej previous week, he was at St. John Neumann Senior Apartments fort their activity's day, where they played bingo and shared at meal. He said that enjoyed himself Councilman Johnson announced that his coming City Council reports will be taking a different form int the future, tol bring attention to somei issues that need tol be discussed. Hei reported that he also participated in the clean-up event and thanked Harold Sims, Public Works Laborer. He said that withl his help, they were ablet to clean up a significant amount oftrash near Sapphire Avenue. Mayor Austin informed Councilman Johnson that the reason that registration was required to attend the Zoom City Council meetings was that on several occasions, someone has hacked into Councilwoman. Brown greeted everyone. Shes said that she was impressed with the great turnout from the youth and adults ofJ Jennings for the clean-up event. Councilwoman Brown said that she had received unsolicited positive feedback about the clean-up effort. She hoped that every ward had equal success with the clean-up and showed that ifthe City worked together, it could make a Councilwoman Brown asked. Jim what the status was oft thes street sweeper. Jim said that the City's insurance company has come to a settlement and the City was reviewing street sweepers to purchase. He hoped by June 2021, the City Council would have something in their packets for approval by the City Council. Jim discussed the approximate cost of the street sweeper. Councilwoman Brown asked about the delivery time of the street sweeper. Jim said that Elgin Sweeper Company showed the freight body to be in stock and Schwarze Industries had a street sweeper pulled aside once the City decided which toj purchase. Councilwoman Brown asked about expedited shipping or assembly oft thes street sweeper.. Jim said that! he would discuss with the sales representative what thes street sweeper assembly turnaround time would be, once it was approved Councilwoman Brown asked about the overgrowth at Berkay Avenue and Ada Wortley Avenue. Jims saidi ity was in MyGov and would bet trimmed at the same time as thel River Roads lot. Councilwoman: Browni reported thats she was involved with a container gardening program, whose purpose was tot track the plants growni int the container tot the tablel by Lincoln University. Shes said Councilwoman, Brown: reported thats shel had been working withl Mrs. Williams, Coordinator ofthe Adopt-A-Stopi program. She saidt thati it was still as slow process and encouraged everyone that the City would hang in there to see. how the program turns out. She reminded people that in addition to the Adopt-A-Stop program, the City also had an Adopt-A-Street program as a part of the Councilman Wilson greeted everyone. He said that summer was almost here. He said that he was intending to mention something to Jim about the overgrowth at Berkay Avenue, but Councilman Wilson reported that he attended the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office where! hel has! begun a Community Case) Review series whichi isl held every month. Hes said that they take different types of cases to discuss with the community andi it was open to anyone in the community but required registration beforehand. He: said domestic violence was the topic ofdiscussion: and hel learned oft thet types of domestic violence advocates who work with victims, how cases are reviewed and how they are prosecuted. Councilman Wilson said that it was very insightful, and he encourages everyone to check out the Community Case Review series. He informed people toi reach out to Sam. Alton, City Attorney, ift they would like more information. Councilman Wilson recognized the Youth Commission for planning great events, yet they have had low participation. He challenged the council members and the community to push those events out and encourage participation. He said that the Youth Commission was creative in coming up witht the events for the youth of] Jennings andi it was up tot the community to encourage participation. Councilman Wilson said that they. just had a "Day in the Park" event where they enjoyed kickball and other activities. He said that they were also responsible for annual events, ande enjoyed some in-depth conversations with thes senior residents. thel host's account. difference. for purchase. that the St. Louis extension was collecting data on thej plants. beautification projects for the City of. Jennings. Councilwoman Brownl had already reported oni it. Page 7of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward like Easter egg hunts, and challenged the community toj promote the events to the rest of the community for more participation. Councilman Wilson told Willie Brandon, Recreation Her reported that hej just wrapped up a 7-week Economic Development course at the University ofMissouri St. Louis (UMSL). Councilman Wilson attended the course with Mayor Austin and Kellie Shelton, every Wednesday which provided a lot of insight and networking across the region. He said that it was good to gain morel knowledge ofl Economic Development. Councilman Wilson said to Councilwoman Clower and Councilman Turner that he was in Ward 4at No Competition Barber and Beauty Shop, the owners asked how to touch base with their new Ward 4 councilmembers. He said that they are very active in Ward 4 and provided al lot of insight into what is happening there. He recommended that the council members lean on them. Councilman Wilson said that they are requesting a speed bump on Helen Avenue near Jennings Station Road, where al lot ofj people come around and there was a blind curve. He said that one Councilwoman Fountain Henderson greeted everyone. She asked when the Goodwill would open, a Ward 1 resident hads some items she wanted to donate within the community. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 2537 Shannon Avenue, there was a deteriorating vacant house with graffiti oni it and she offered to repaint the house if. Jim had the paint available. She said that there was also high grass and debris on the lot. Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson reported thatt thel North County Mustangs did an outstanding job with the youth and posted a lot of pictures on Facebook. She said that she is hosting a challenge, with three (3) participants so far oft the. Jennings alumni to assist with the next clean- Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson saidt that the vehicles were: socially distanced at the Summer Concerts, andi residents arel having a good time. Shes suggestedt the elimination oft thet traffic cones so that people can be closer to the music in their vehicles and to reduce people attending the concert on foot, which may not be socially distanced. She said that Willie was doing an outstanding job there. She was enjoying the music and seeing people that no longer live in Councilwoman: Fountain Henderson said that there were moments ofs silence at the beginning of thei meeting but would like to have an additional moment of silence for Roy Lucas, who was a She asked Mayor Austin about thel basketball tournament that was held at Koeneman Park on May 14, 2021, and ifit was approved. She said she received a phone call asking her to come to the park, one of the entrances was blocked, which was an emergency hazard, and the park security did notl know about the tournament. Mayor Austin said that she was not aware of the basketball tournament, but the security officer had spoken with the tournament organizer, and he understands that he must go through thel Recreation Department for approval. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson said that she wanted to meet all the officers that would be replacing Officer Bakula, Officer McCrary, and Sgt. Perez. She said that she had already met Officer Davis. She reported the Pall Program at the community garden joined to help clean up the Clifton. Avenue andI McLaran Avenue areas, and they are doing an awesome job with student She said that as of May 28, 2021, the. Jennings School District would be celebrating the class of 2021 graduates. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that Dr. Art McCoy would be retiring from the. Jennings School District on. June 30,2021. She said that as Councilman Wilson Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that she has constantly received complaints regarding the speed bumps and requested that some be moved. She said that she did not Director, tol keep up the good work. oft the owners was Cornell Waynes. up event. Jennings, returning for the concerts. dispatcher. involvement. stated, children are out of school and reminded people to drive safely. understand why Ward 31 had SO1 many and there were none in Ward 1. Page 8of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward She said that she volunteered with the Urban League. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that they. juste ended their last food giveaway with the. Jennings School District and will not be hosting another until school is in session again. She announced that if anyone needed items or knew of someone who needed any items, they should visit the Urban League on Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that there would be a vaccination clinic held on June 9, 2021, for the first Pfizer dose and June 30, 2021, for the second Pfizer dose at] Fairview Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., no appointment necessary. She said that the Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked if pothole repairs were being done in Jennings. She reported that there was a large pothole near Northview Elementary School. Jim reported that pothole repairs are continuing throughout the winter to spring. He said that the Public Works staff are working their way from Hord Avenue and the pothole at thel Northview Elementary Councilwoman Fountain Henderson said she would connect with Jim to discuss the list of lots in' Ward 11 that need high grass cut. Jim reminded: hert thata a lot oft that would have to bei reported through the Building Department. He said that there was a working list ofhouses that havel been auctioned byt the City, to track which ones are the City's responsibility toi maintain. Councilman Stichnote greeted everyone. He reported that the street signs on Solway Avenue and Huiskamp Avenue have been removed. Jim confirmed that there should have been a stop Councilman Stichnote thank the North County Mustangs for doing an excellent job of helping in Ward 1 during the clean-up event. He said that after they had cleaned up Ward 1, they moved Hes said the Senior Bingo would bel hosted on May 27,2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to play is $3 per person. Councilman Stichnote said that there will be a Super Bingo hosted in the Councilman Stichnote asked for ai report from Capt. Law. Capt. Law: reported that crime overall was negative in Jennings from the statistics from the prior year. He said the City was roughly down 22 percent on aggravated assaults, which was good for the area. He said that the. Jennings precinct was continuing to bringi in extra resources, the resources that were brought inl last year have notl left and havel been extremely effective. Capt. Law said that thei rate of tickets issued is going up and other self-initiated policing activity now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased. He said that there will be a concert at Koeneman Park on June 4, 2021, from 71 p.m. to 9 p.m. Councilman Stichnote asked Jim for an update on the sprinkler system for the baseball fields. Jim said that it had not been fixed but the contractor would be coming out to the park soon. Councilman Stichnote reported that there were some trash bags on the Court lot that were not picked up Saturday, May 22,2021.J Jim said that he would get thet trash] picked up' Tuesday, May 25, 2021, as thel Public Works staff are cutting the grass off. Jennings Station Road. He said that was discussed at a meeting, the installation of 20 to 30-gallon trashcans instead of 55-gallon trashcans at the front oft thel Police. Department, Municipal Court, and City Hall. Tuesdays. vaccinations are now available for ages 12 and up. School would bet taken care of. sign located there. to Ward 4t tol help Councilman Johnson. future, and Rob Lower ofl North County Pawn Center was donating thej prize. Councilman Stichnote thanked Capt. Law for his report. 5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Austin thanked all the City department directors for ensuring the daily operations of the City run smoothly. Shei recognized Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, for acting as the Interim Director ofthel Financel Department until the City finds a candidate for thel Finance. Director position. Mayor Austin said that she was doing an excellent job ofc overseeing both departments. Mayor Austing gave special thankst tot the volunteers thatj joined the City-wide clean-up on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She thanked the council members, businesses, St. Louis County police, Jennings High School football team, and. Jennings area churches. Shei notedt that everyone came together for Page 9of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward one cause, which was to clean up some of the trash dumping areas: in each oft their wards. She said Mayor Austin reported that in addition to Councilman Wilson, Kellie Shelton, and herself attending the Economic Development Fundamentals course through UMSL, that Councilman Mayor Austin asked Deletra toj provide thel hotline for the public to call to report trash dumping in the meeting chat window, which was 314-330-1037. She encouraged people to report trash dumping and asked them to continue to share details. She said that the City will miss Sgt. Perez, Officer Bakula, and Officer McCrary. Shes said that they had done an outstanding job and willl be moving ont toahigherl level within St. Louis County, working with community engagement. Mayor Austin said that they will continue to do things within the City of. Jennings area and will ensure that the City was included in St. Louis County's functions and resources. She said that Sgt. Brinkman would bei taking over for Sgt. Perez and Officer Shonie Davis were. looking forward to taking on Officer McCrary's former role. Mayor Austin reported that Officer Davis attended the last Neighborhood Watch Meeting and joined the clean-up event on Saturday off-duty. Mayor Austin said that Officer Jason Davis will take Officer Bakula's place. She said that those three people know that they must fill the shoes of other dedicated officers and will continue that same Mayor Austin reported that the City had many businesses wanting to come to Jennings and the Planning Commissions consistently meets. She informed everyone that things are continuing to move: forward, and the City will continue to see greater things through working together. Mayor Austin reported that on Friday, June 18, 2021, the City of Jennings would be closed in honor of] Juneteenth Day. She: said that there willl bel buttons andj posters available on. June 1,2021, for the entire month ofJ June. She saidt that it was a way ofletting the public know that the City of Jennings will be celebrating Juneteenth andi iti is important to the City. Mayor Austin reported that there will be an essay contest for middle school students in the City of. Jennings on the topic of, "What does Juneteenth meant to1 me?" She said that winners of each grade will receive their award in the evening on June 18, 2021, before the concert at Koeneman Park at 6:30 p.m. so that the Mayor Austin said that the Goodwill at Buzz Westfall Plaza may not open for another 45 days and would follow up with a definite timeline. She said that the Aldi's renovation had been pushed to Mayor Austin thanked the council members, the Planning Commission members, and the residents that they accomplished their objective and accomplished it as one. Johnson also attended several sessions oft the course. service int the future. essay winners willl have an opportunity toi read their essays. June 2021. ofJennings for ensuring that the City was moving forward positively. D.MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Ont ther motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the monthly department reports. All in favor; none opposed. E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways and Means & Public. Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson reported that there wasno 2. Public Works & Building Committee Councilman Johnson reported that there was no 3. Parks & Recreation Committee Councilman Stichnote reported that there was a meeting on Thursday, May 13,2021. Hei reported that the upper lot of] Koeneman park was open. Hes said thatt the committee discussed the approval oft thej planning grant, which would cost the City $8000, and once awarded, the City would be reimbursed $5400. The committee approved the park's comprehensive or master plan. He said that the City had not updated the park master plan since 1999, and the cost of the plan was $30,000 and the reimbursement of that plan would be $5400. Hei reported that the grant committee was checking the grant applications weekly. meeting. meeting. Page 10of17 Prepared by Khianna) Ward Councilman Stichnote reported that the committee discussed the lighting at Lions Park and that R&R Electric would be performing a diagnostic on the lights for $1600. He reported that the committee also discussed the purchase of an X-mark walk-behind lawnmower, the committee 4.Policy and Ordinance Committee- - Councilwoman. Anderson reported that there was ai meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She said that the committee discussed the updated hiring process, making resumes required with all submissions of applications. The committee discussed the Councilwoman, Anderson said that the committee also discussed the approval of the food truck ordinance and food truck permit applications, which was sponsored by Councilman Wilson who hadi received many requests for food trucks in the City of. Jennings. She said that presently there were no ordinances to regulate the operation off food trucks. The committee agreed to continue the discussion of the food truck ordinance and permit application at the following Policy and Councilwoman Anderson reported that there was a meeting on' Thursday, May 20, 2021. She said that the committee approved the final food truck ordinance and the final food truck permit application for recommendation tot the City Council. The committee discussed the amendment to thel business license ordinance andt the agendai item was tabled until an amendment tot the ordinance Councilwoman Anderson said that the committee discussed the approval ofthe amendment tot the pet license ordinance, adjusting the fee cost of pet registration. The committee discussed the approval of the amendment to the Downtown Jennings Special Business District ordinance to Councilwoman, Anderson said that the committee discussed the approval of the revised Title VI Compliance Statement and thei revised' Title VIComplaint Form, once it wasi reviewed by the City 5.1 Municipal League Councilman Wilson reported that there would be a Board of Directors Installation Dinner on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Centene Community Ice Center. He said that thel league hosted ai meet and greet event with the new Mayor of the City of St. Louis, Tishaura Jones. He reported that all the St. Louis County mayors and board members of the Municipal League were: invited tot the event that was held att the Seven Gables Inn in Clayton, MO. Councilman Wilson announced that the annual state conference would be held in and hosted by St. Louis at the Union Station hotel. He said that Deletra was registering officials and if other officials would liket tol be aj part oft the conference, to contact. her to register. He announced that the first General Assembly session had ended in Jefferson City and all the legislative priorities had passed. Councilman Wilson said that they sent out an overview and description ofe everything that passed andi reminded everyone to check their emails. Hej pointed out the Wayfair bill that was passed, which dealt with the tax revenue of out-of-state sales that was passed for municipalities that collect internet sales tax, without passing a state and local use tax. Councilman Wilson said that it was explained in the overview, and he was happy to share it with 6. Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting held on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Hes said that the commission heard a significant number of petitions. Councilman Johnson said that the commission discussed the approval of the petition from the Sterling Company to divide Lot 2A of River Roads. He said that the commission discussed the approval ofa petition for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a fast-food drive-thru for KFC at 8929. Jennings Station) Road. The commission discussed the approval ofthe One-Time Conditional Usel Permit for thel health and wellness beauty bar, Shanty Beauty at' 7230 West] Florissant Avenue. Councilman Johnson said that the commission discussed the approval ofa Conditional Use Permit to operate an event or office space for recreational activities, Classy Events at 8890 Jennings Station Road. The commission discussed the approval ofa petition for a Conditional Use Permit approved the purchase oft thel lawnmower for $6700. approval oft thel lease purchase agreement for thei new City Center. Ordinance Committee meeting. included regulation oft the gambling machines. reflect "West Florissant Business District." Attorney, Sam Alton. others ift they did not have access tot the overview email. Page 11of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward to operate a banquet hall or office space, Kreative Affairs Events Space at 6518 West Florissant Avenue. The commission also discussed the approval ofaj petition for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a photography studio and advertising company, Promogeeks Advertising and Media Councilman Johnsoni reported that the commission also continued the discussion ofthe amendment ofthe C-2 zoning district ordinance, capping the number ofbusinesses that can operate within the Councilman Wilson corrected his Municipal League report, the Board Installation Dinner was on Company at 6518 West Florissant Avenue. special business district. Thursday, May 27,2021, and the Keynote Speaker was Mayor Tishaura Jones. 7.E Economic Development Board- -1 There was noi meeting. 8. Youth Commission - Report provided. 9.Senior Commission Report provided. F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances) LANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS,MISSOURL,AMENDINGTHECITY OF JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown for Bill #2643. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill #2643 became Ordinance #25811 by the: following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A LOT FORMERLY KNOWN AS RIVER ROADS MALL FORI FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE THE NEW CITY OF. JENNINGS CITY HALL. AND RECREATION CENTER LOCATED AT LOT2 OF RIVER ROADS PLAT 10 (PLAT BOOK 366 PAGE 375) LOCATED IN U.S. SURVEY 1913, TOWNSHIP 46 On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2644. Sam didt thei first reading oft the ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill #26441 became Ordinance #25821 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain) Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, 3. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI TO ENTER INTO A LEASE PURCHASE TRANSACTION, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO PAY THE COSTS OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Johnson asked Sam to explain the lease purchase agreement. Mayor. Austin said that Mark Spykerman, Gilmore & Bell P.C., was available to answer questions regarding the agreement. Mark said that essentially this was the way that cities borrow money for large projects. FOODTRUCKS, FOOD' TRAILERS, ANDI PUSHCARTS. second reading oft the ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. NORTH, RANGE7EAST INTHE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. second reading oft the ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. INCONNECTION? THEREWITH. Councilman Wilson for Bill #2645. Sam didt the first reading oft the ordinance. Page: 120f17 Prepared by Khianna) Ward He explained that under thes state ofl Missouri law, municipalities cannot: mortgage properties, they Councilman Johnson asked who is being given authority in the ordinance. Mark said that Mayor Austin would be exacting the documents on behalf of the City and all the documents themselves are attached to the ordinance. He said that the City Attorney, Mayor Austin, the City Clerk, and other City staffi members had been given copies of the documents and been kept informed of the process for thel last few months. Sam confirmed that Mark was correct about thej process and fora development liket this, those documents weres standard toa accompany the ordinance just about every time. Councilwoman, Anderson askedi ift the council would not vote on this. Sam said that the City Council would vote ont the agreement itselfa and givingt thel Mayor authority to sign documents that are attached to the ordinance and moving forward with the agreement and the development. He explained that the issue would be it does not force every step of the process to come back each time tot the City Council because there are dates on which certain things are signedi int tandem with thel lease purchase agreement. Councilwoman Anderson askedi ifthe councilmembers would! know, in advance, about the purchase and if this were something that the Mayor would do alone. Sam saidt throughout the entire process, that the council members were: included, an explanation ofall the City was agreeing to was] provided ini the lease purchase documents oft the City Council packets andi noi new terms would ber made. Hes saidt that the wholei idea was that the council members would understand the process going forward to develop the property and what would be approved that Councilman Johnson said that the document was hundreds of pages long and asked how the councilmembers' would know when the paperwork was being signed. Mark said that the deadline to sign the documents was. June 10, 2021, and they could be signed anytime between May 25th and June 10th. Martin Ghafoori, Stifel, said thatt the approval oft the ordinance and attached documents would authorize the City to sign and execute the lease purchase documents. He explained that would bind the City and Stifel tot thei interest rate] pricing that was completed on) May 24th, then the funding oft thet bonds wouldi takep place on. June 10th. Councilman Johnson expressed that he wanted tol know when the documents would be signed. Sam said that there was no way tol know when the documents werel being signed without reaching out tol Mayor Austin because there would not bea group email notification without risking it being construed as a formal meeting. He said that Councilman Johnson was entitled tol know when the documents would be signed. Ont ther motioni madel by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second Bill #26451 became Ordinance: #25831 byt thei following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Phyllis 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO BOB ZIEGENFUSS AND JOHN DIEHL TO OPERATE/ Al KFCI DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT. AT8929. JENNINGS On the: motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2646. Sam did thei first reading ofthec ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for the second Bill #26461 became Ordinance #25841 by thei following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain) Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ADRIENNE L. BEAL TO OPERATE A NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS BEAUTY BAR KNOWN AS SHANTYOFI BEAUTY,LLC, AT 7230 WESTFLORISSANT AVENOE, INTHE CITYOF must conduct al lease transaction after they acquire aj property. evening through the ordinance. reading, Sam didt the second reading oft the ordinance. Anderson, and. Joseph Turner; Gary. Johnson and Lorraine Clower abstained. STATION ROAD, IN THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. reading. Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. Page 13 of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward On the motion for thei first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2647; Councilwoman. Anderson opposed. Thei first reading was done by thei roll call vote oft the councilmembers:. Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Gary Johnson, Joseph Turner. Phyllis Anderson opposed, and Lorraine Clower abstained. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain) Henderson, secondedi by Councilman Wilsoni for the secondi reading. Sam Bill #26471 became Ordinance: #25851 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO EDNA MCGOWAN TO OPERATE. AN EVENT/OFFICE: SPACE! FORI RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES KNOWN AS CLASSY EVENTS, LLC AT 8890 JENNINGS STATION ROAD IN THE CITY OF On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower: for Bill #2648; Councilman Wilson opposed. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading. Sam did the second: reading oft the ordinance. Bill #26481 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote and Yolonda Fountain Henderson. Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner opposed. Bill #2648 did: not] passt tol become an ordinance. 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO DE'ETTA SMITH TO OPERATE A BANQUET HALL/OFFICE SPACE FOR CATERING SERVICES, RECEPTIONS, ENTERTAINMENT ANDI RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES KNOWN. AS KREATIVE AFFAIRS EVENT SPACE, LLC AT 6518 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUEI IN On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for Bill #2649; Councilwoman Anderson opposed. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading. Sam did the second: reading oft the ordinance. Bill #26491 became Ordinance #25861 by the: following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, 7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ARTURO SMITH TO OPERATEAI PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO. AND ADVERTISING COMPANY KNOWN, AS PROMOGEEKS ADVERTISING ANDI MEDIA CO., LLC. AT 6518 WEST FLORISSANT On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2650. Sam did the firsti reading of the ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilwoman, Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading. Bill #26501 became Ordinance: #25871 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTION 6-32 OF DIVISION 2, ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 6 OF THE didt the second reading of the ordinance. and. Joseph Turner. Phyllis Anderson and Lorraine Clower opposed. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. THE CITY OFJENNINGS, MISSOURI. and. Joseph' Turner. Phyllis Anderson and Lorraine Clower opposed. AVENUE INTHE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. Sam didt the second reading oft the ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner. 8. JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODE. Page 14of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2651. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. Councilwoman Brownasked: for clarification oft thec original ordinance. Sam explained that thej previous petl license fee was gender-specific: and was being amended to a flat license fee of$5, noi matter the gender of thec canine. On thei motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Bill# #2651 became Ordinance #25881 by the following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain) Henderson,. Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTION 31.5-3 OF CHAPTER 31.5 OF THE JENNINGS MUNICIPAL On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for Bill #2652. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. Councilwoman Brown asked for an explanation of the ordinance amendment. Sam explained that the amendment was correcting the ordinance language from the Downtown Jennings Special Business District to West Florissant Business District. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading. Sam did the second reading of the Bill #26521 became Ordinance #25891 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain! Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, Wilson for the second reading. Sam didi the: second reading oft the ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. 9. CODE. ordinance. Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS H.NEW BUSINESS 1.A Approval oft the park planning. grant application Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded! by Councilwoman! Brown, the City Council approved the recommendation to accept the proposal from' Terraspec for the park planning grant application fori improvements to Sievers, Lions, and Koeneman Parks for $8,000 ofwhich $5,400 willl bei reimbursed.. All ini favor; none opposed. 2. Approval of the Park Master Plan Alli in favor; none opposed. 3. Approval to auction copier Ont the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved thej proposal from Terraspec tou update the City of] Jennings Park Master Plan: for $30,000. Ont thei motion madel by Councilman' Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman. Brown, the City Council approved the auction oft the Building Department copy machine. Alli in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval of the Appointment of Youth Commissioners Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded' by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the appointments of] Kimberly Hargrove and Erikal Hankins to the Youth Commission. Alli in favor; none opposed. 5. Approval of the Appointment of Senior Commissioners Senior Commission. Alli in favor; none opposed. Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the appointments of Charletta Williams and Zelma Chikeleze to the Page 15of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward 6. Approval of the Titlel VI Compliance Statement On thei motion: madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the revised Title VI Compliance Statement and Procedure. Alli in favor; none opposed. Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the revised' Title VI Complaint Form. All in favor; none opposed. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the City of. Jennings Food' Truck Permit Application. Alli in favor; none Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked ift there was a $100 permit fee per week. Councilman Wilson said that there was. She asked where the food trucks could conduct business. Councilman Wilson said thatt there would bet two (2) food trucks allowed to operate at Sievers Park, five (5)at Koeneman Park, and five (5) at] Lions Park. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked where the foodt trucks coulds set upi int thep parks. Councilman Wilson that it wasi not written: into the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the recommendation oft the Plan Review Contractors: American Civil Engineers at $50-$1001 per hour, Jackson Design Services at $60 per hour, and Horner Shifrin at $140 per hour. All in favor; Councilman Johnson opposed. By the roll call of votes, the recommendation of Plan Review Contractors was approved: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Janel Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and] Joseph 7. Approval of the Title VI Complaint Form 8. Approval of the Food Truck Permit Application opposed. 9.Approval of the Plan Review Contractors Turner. Gary Johnson and Yolonda Fountain! Henderson opposed. 10. Approval oft the Appointment to the Planning Commission On thei motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the appointment ofDr. Kimberly Morton tot thel Planning Commission. Alli ini favor; none Councilman Wilson requested a copy of the Planning Commission members and commission terms tol bes sent out. Mayor Austin said that she would make sure that was sent out. opposed. 11.Approval oft the monthly bills for payment. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the monthly bills for payment. All in favor; none opposed. .MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS Mayor Austin thanked the twenty-two (22) who were still on the May City Council meeting, including the City Council, Department Heads, and others. She wished everyone a safe Memorial Day holiday. J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3) On May 24, 2021, on the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved a closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra abstaining. Hudson. PERSONNEL The following actions were taken: Page 160f17 Prepared by Khianna) Ward Hire of Full Time Public Works Laborer On the motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the recommendation from James Maixner, Public Works Director, to transfer Ghulam Watson from the part-time position to the full-time position of] Public Works Laborer. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes ofthe following council members: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, Turer; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining. b. Hire of Part-Time Public Works Laborer Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman, Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from James Maixner, Public Works Director, tol hire Rosalyn Turner as the Part-Time Public Works Laborer pending all pre-employment background screenings. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes ofthe following council members: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, Turner; none absent; none opposingi nor abstaining. K. ADJOURNMENT On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council voted thei roll call votes ofthe following council members to adjourn thei meeting at 10:56 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain! Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner; none were absent; none opposed nor abstained. Approved: Lhbllut Mplanda Austin, Mayor Deletra Hudson, City Clerk BuRe Attest: Page 17of17 Prepared by Khianna Ward