CITY OF FLORISSANT
COUNCIL MINUTES
April 9, 2012
The Florissant City Council met in regular session at the Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. with Council President Keith English presiding. The Chair asked everyone to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On Roll Call the following were present: Lee, Grib, Eagan, English, Schildroth, Stinnett, McKay, Schmidt and Hernandez. Also present were Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, City Attorney John Hessel and City Clerk Karen Goodwin. A quorum being present the Chair stated that the Council was in session for the transaction of business.
Councilman English moved to amend the Agenda to add a Proclamation, seconded by McKay. Motion carried.
Councilwoman McKay moved to approve the Meeting Minutes and Executive Meeting Minutes of 3/26/2012 and the Work Session Minutes of 2/22/2012 and 3/21/2012, seconded by Lee. Motion carried.
The Mc Cluer North Stars Varsity boys basketball team, lead by Coach Randy Reed, was honored with a Proclamation for winning their second consecutive State Championship.
The Chair stated the next item on the agenda was Hearing from Citizens.
Kevin O’Donnell, 512 Rancho Ln., congratulated Councilman Hernandez on his recent Ward 9 victory and thanked Councilwoman McKay for her 12 years of service. He questioned the reasoning behind the attempt to annex Area 13 when the cost was so high and it was unsuccessful.
Jane Schlicker, 3585 Argent, expressed her opposition to the building of Wal-mart.
Rita Powers, 110 Seville, expressed her opposition to construction of a Wal-Mart.
Sandy Delcoure, 3029 Willow Creek Ct., expressed her concern regarding building a Wal-Mart near Coldwater Creek and the flood plane.
Christy Love, 3170 Charbonier Rd., stated her view regarding the NW Parkway study being conducted by St. Louis Co. which runs through Missouri Bottom/Hwy 370/Shackleford Rd. She is opposed to this project because it runs through her property and also she felt that a four lane road was not necessary.
Bob Cocks, 3945 Charbonier Rd., stated that the NW Parkway project would do much to ruin the scenic areas of Florissant and create a situation where a four lane road would run through the Missouri bluff area. Likewise, the soil was not stable in this area.
Mike O’Fallon, 1085 Campion Lane and member of the Parks and Recreation Board, announced that the Board would be holding a work day at the Blanche Springs Park on 4/14 at 9 a.m. All residents are invited to attend.
Linda Rose, Park Board Chair, thanked Councilwoman McKay for all her help over the years, especially with the Park Board.
Elizabeth O’Fallon, 1085 Campion, congratulated Councilpersons Hernandez and Pagano on their recent ward wins. Also, she thanked Councilwoman Mckay for her years of service.
Elizabeth Bowling, 2915 Derhake, thanked Councilwoman McKay for all her support over the years. She also thanked the Council for holding the Executive Sessions in Council Chambers.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Communications:
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Email, dated March 30, 2012 from Kent Evans, regarding regarding the Lindbergh Plaza-Walmart access.
Email, dated March 26, 2012 from Elizabeth Bowling, regarding Florissant Neighborhood Watch.
Councilwoman McKay asked that a postcard from Mayor Schneider, letters from residents of Ward 7, post card from Churie Spreng, letter from Churie Spreng to residents, emails from residents that were copied to the Council, letters from an attorney regarding misinformation of campaign literature and campaign literature from Karen McKay, Councilwoman Ward 7 be made part of the recorded record.
The Chair reported that the next item on the agenda was public hearings of which there were none.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Second Readings:
Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8812 An Ordinance amending the rezoning of the property at 3350 & 3400 N. Highway 67 and 3605 Seville from B-3 Extensive Commercial District and M-2 Industrial District to B-5 Planned Commercial District for the construction of a new retail center be read for a second time for the purpose of discussion, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
City Attorney, John Hessel recommended that the following two amendments be added to the bill:
Councilman Lee moved to amend, Section 2, Subsection (6i), Subsections (2) (3) to read, “The facades of the retail building shall be clay fired brick and such other materials as identified on the color elevations and perspectives dated 2/1/2012, pages 1-5.” Also to amend, Subsection 3, to read, “Other identified material referenced above constitutes an exception from the requirements of Section 500.040, Masonry Ordinance of the City’s Code, as permitted pursuant to a B-5 Zoning process,” seconded by Eagan. Motion carried.
Councilman Grib moved to amend Section 2 Subsection (9)(d) to read, “The developer shall provide a no rise certification and a compliance letter from the applicable governing authority,” seconded by Schildroth. Motion carried.
Councilman Lee moved to suspend the rules to hear from Kent Evans regarding road improvements, seconded by Schildroth. Motion carried. Mr. Evans appeared before the Council and stated that he was in favor of the Wal-Mart and the signalization of the intersection.
Councilman Lee moved to amend Section (6) (D) Section 2 Subsection (6D) by adding a new subsection (3) to that which will read the property identified as 3401 N. Hwy. 67 which will be provided with signalized intersection at N. Hwy. 67 and Sunswept Park Ct. with cross access with the property owned by at 1401 Sunswept Park Ct. and shall be provided with access to 3401 N. Hwy. 67 from N. Hwy. 67 with a right-in, right-out curb cut, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.At the request of the petitioner, Councilman Lee moved to postponed Bill No. 8812 to 4/23/2012, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
Councilman Stinnett moved that Bill No. 8813 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to the Spot Café, LLC, d/b/a The Spot Café to allow for the operation of an internet café located at 1772 Thunderbird be read for a second time, seconded by McKay. Motion carried and Bill No. 8813 was read for a second time. Councilman Grib moved that Bill No. 8813 be read for a third time, seconded by Schildroth. Motion carried and Bill No. 8813 was read for a third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes and Hernandez yes. Whereupon the Chair declared Bill No. 8813 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7874.
Councilman Hernandez moved that Bill No. 8814 An Ordinance amending Special Use Permit No. 7018 granted to Cross Keys Auto, Inc. for a used car dealership to allow for an addition to the existing building for the property located at 14050 New Halls Ferry be read for a second time, seconded by McKay. Motion carried and Bill No. 8814 was read for a second time. Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8814 be read for a third time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8814 was read for a third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes and Hernandez yes. Whereupon the Chair declared Bill No. 8814 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7875.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Board Appointments.
Councilman Schmidt moved to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Thomas Donahue, 3700 Stonehaven, to the Senior Commission as a member from Ward 8 for a term expiring on 4/9/2015, seconded by Hernandez. Motion carried.
Councilman Schildroth moved to re-appoint John Otte, 1110 St. Bernadette, to the Citizens Participation Committee, as a member from Ward 5 for a term expiring on 4/272013, seconded by McKay. Motion Carried.
Councilman Hernandez moved to approve the request of the City Council by Deleo’s Deli located at 2782 N. Highway 67 for a Beer & Wine Liquor by the Drink License, seconded by Schildroth. On Roll Call the Council voted: Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes and Hernandez yes. With a unanimous vote, motion carried and the Chair declared the request approved.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was first readings of which there were none.
The next item on the agenda is Council Announcements.
Councilman Stinnett stated that he would be having a Ward 6 meeting in Council Chambers on 4/12 at 7 p.m.
Councilman Eagan announced that the Explorer Post would be hosting a trivia night on 4/16 at the JFK Center.
Councilman Schildroth congratulated Randy Reed and the McClure Basketball Team for winning the state championship for the second year in a row.
Councilwoman McKay thanked the residents and employees during her time on Council.
Councilman English thanked Councilwoman McKay for all her assistance as Councilwoman, friend and also as a great Council Vice-President. He added that she has worked very hard over the years. He thanked everyone for allowing him to serve as Council President for the last two years.
Councilman Hernandez stated that Councilwoman McKay was always a positive influence on the Council, always did her homework, and he will miss her very much.
The next item on the agenda was Mayor Announcements
Mayor Schneider announced that he and the Council declared the rest of the month as clean up, spruce up and “plant up” month for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Valley of Flowers Festival on May 3, 4, 5, and 6th. The candidates for the Valley of Flowers Queen and her Court were announced last week.
Arbor Day will be held on April 11 by the jet on the grounds of the Eagan Center and everyone is invited to attend. The Florissant Explorer Post won the National Explorer Excellence Award. The old Value City Shopping Center is under redevelopment with seven new stores plans to relocate there. The Home Improvement Grant applications are now available. He thanked the Park Maintenance crew for giving the steps at City Hall a “face life.” There will be an electronic recycling on April 28 at St. Ferdinand Park and coming up in May there will be “shredding of documents” in St. Ferdinand Park also.
Councilwoman McKay moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hernandez. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7.55 p.m.
Karen Goodwin, City Clerk
The following Bills were signed by the Mayor:
8813 Ord. No. 7874
8814 Ord. No. 7875