CITY OF FLORISSANT
COUNCIL MINUTES
June 14, 2010
The Florissant City Council met in regular session at the Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 8:00 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: Schmidt, Lee, Grib, Schneider, English, Schildroth and Podleski. Also present were City Attorney John Hessel and City Clerk Karen Goodwin. Mayor Robert G. Lowery and Councilpersons McKay and Hernandez were unable to attend the meeting. A quorum being present the Chair stated that the Council was in session for the transaction of business.Councilman Schmidt moved to approve the Meeting Minutes and Executive Minutes of 5/24/2010 and the Special Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2010, seconded by Lee. Motion carried.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Hearing from Citizens.
John Engelmeyer, 740 St. Judith, expressed his feelings about the grocery store and the dumpster located in front of Mr. Engelmeyer’s driveway. The runoff from the dumpster was not only unhealthy and unsanitary but had a terrible stench. He asked the City to take action.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Communications.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Public Hearings.
The City Clerk reported that Public Hearing #10-06-012 to be held this night on a request to authorize a Special Use Permit to Hokkaido Steak, Sushi, Seafood Buffet, Inc. for the location and operation of a sit-down, carry-out restaurant for the property located at 660 N. Hwy. 67 had been advertised in substantially the same form as appears in the foregoing publication and by posting the property. The Chair declared the Public Hearing to be open and invited those who wished to be heard to come forward. Scott Koch, property manager, and Amy Wi, petitioner, appeared before the Council. Mr. Koch explained that there are currently three existing Sho-Gun restaurants in the St. Louis area. The Florissant restaurant was new concept with a renovated store front. At the request of the Fire Marshal, an exit at the front of the building had been relocated to the rear of the restaurant. Councilman Podleski stated that he had lunch at their South County store and this type of restaurant will be something new for Florissant. The new façade will be a great improvement to the shopping center and there are plenty of parking spaces available.The Chair asked if there were any citizens who would like to speak on said public hearing. Being none, Councilman Schildroth moved to close P.H. # 10-06-012, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8623 An Ordinance amending B-5 Ordinance No. 5186 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 5472, 5733 and 6291 to allow for the development of three retail establishments located at 2393 N. Hwy. 67 be read for a second time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8623 was read for a second time. Councilman Schneider moved that Bill No. 8623 be read for a third time, seconded by Grib. Motion carried and Bill No. 8623 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: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8623 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7705.
Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8624 An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit to Barbara Burton d/b/a A Child at Heart Evening Childcare Services Inc., to allow for the operation of a child daycare center located at 2370 N. Highway 67 be read for a second time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8624 was read for a second time. Councilman Podleski moved that Bill No. 8624 be read for a third time, seconded by Lee. Motion carried and Bill No. 8624 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: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8624 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7706.
Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8625 An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit to Nick Vandyke d/b/a Heavenly Fish, LLC, for the location and operation of a sit-down, carry-out restaurant for the property located at 41 Flower Valley Shopping Center be read for a second time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8625 was read for a second time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8625 be read for a third time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8625 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: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8625 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7707.
Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8626 An Ordinance providing for the annexation by the City of Florissant, Missouri of an area of unincorporated land described herein and referred to as “Area 13,” and providing for approval of an annexation plan and boundary change proposal to be submitted to the St. Louis County Boundary Commission for its consideration and subsequent direction of an election to voters of the City of Florissant and of the Area proposed to be annexed be read for a third time, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried and Bill No. 8626 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: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski no. The Chair declared Bill No. 8626 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7708.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Board Appointments.
Councilman Grib moved to reappointment Pat Reed, 21 Olvera, to the Citizens Participation Committee as a member from Ward 2 for a term expiring on 6/11/2011, seconded by Schneider. Motion carried.
Councilman Lee moved to approve the request for a Transfer of Special Use Permit No. 5040 from Sinclair Oil Corp. to Western Oil, Inc. for the location of a ground sign located at 1395 Dunn Road, seconded by Grib. Motion carried.
Councilman Schmidt moved to approve the request for Full Liquor by the Drink License for Kellan Restaurant Management, Inc. for the property located at 2895 N. Hwy. 67, seconded by Schildroth. Motion carried. On roll call the Council voted: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski yes. Whereupon the Chair declared the liquor license approved.
At the request of the petitioner, Councilman Podleski moved to postpone the request for Full Liquor by the Drink for Tigers Inn for the property located at 1149 N. Hwy. 67 until 6/28/2010, seconded by Schildroth. Motion carried.
Councilman English introduced Bill No. 8628 An Ordinance transferring Special Use Permit No. 5040 from Sinclair Oil Corporation to Western Oil, Inc. for the location of a ground sign located at 1395 Dunn Road and said Bill was read for the first time by title only.
Councilman Podleski introduced Bill No. 8629 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Hokkaido Steak, Sushi, Seafood Buffet, Inc. for the location and operation of a sit-down, carry-out restaurant for the property located at 660 N. Hwy. 67 and said Bill was read for the first time by title only.
Councilman English introduced Bill No. 8630 An Ordinance authorizing an appropriation of $59,002 from the Park Improvement Fund to Acct. No. 6147 “Park Improvements” for the finishing of the basement nature lodge at Sunset Park and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Podleski moved that Bill No. 8630 be read for a second time for the purpose of discussion, seconded by Lee. Councilman Podleski explained that the current lowest bidding contractor who had been approved by the City, had withdrawn, and now the money was being put back into the account until the work was rescheduled to be completed. On the motion for a second reading, motion carried and Bill No. 8630 was read for a second time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8630 be read for a third time, seconded by Podleski. Councilman Schneider stated that he would not support this bill, that the lodge was under-utilized, and he hoped that volunteers could be found to complete the work. He would support making the building handicapped accessible. Councilman Lee stated that the Mayor had formed a committee to meet in the near future to discuss the increase in utilization of the building. Councilman Podleski moved to continue Bill No. 8630 to 6/28/2010, seconded by Lee. Motion carried.
Councilman English introduced Bill No. 8631 An Ordinance amending the General Fund Budget to reflect $20,000 from Asset Forfeiture Funds in escrow to Forfeiture Revenue Acct. No. 04-4-34511 and to the Forfeiture Expenditure Acct. No. 01-5-49-61000 for the purchase of one police vehicle and related equipment and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8631 be read for a second time, seconded by English. Motion carried and Bill No. 8631 was read for a second time. Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8631 be read for a third time, seconded by Podleski. On roll call the Council voted: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski yes. (Amended 6/28/2010) Having received the unanimous vote of all members present, Bill No. 8630 was read for the third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested person were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: McKay absent, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Schneider yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Podleski no. The Chair declared Bill No. 8630 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7709.
The next item on the Agenda was Council Announcements of which there were none.
Councilman Lee moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Podleski. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Karen Goodwin, City Clerk
The following Bills were signed by the Mayor:
8623 Ord. No. 7705
8624 Ord. No. 7706
8625 Ord. No. 7707
8626 Ord. No. 7708
8631 Ord. No. 7709
Date Minutes Approved: