2009-07-20 Regular City Council Session

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CITIZEN COMMENTS Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel Ms. Glickert stated the ordinance clearly states that liquor license could be awarded to fully developed grocery stores or pharmaceuticals. She stated it is a small store front and could not possibly offer fresh meats and everything that a fully developed grocery store has. She encouraged Council to vote it down as it would not meet criteria in the City’s ordinance. Vadilal Ghagat, 11334 Brier Hall, Maryland Heights Mr. Ghagat stated that his store would be clean and package liquor would only be a small amount of his total sales. Mr. Price’s motion was seconded by Mr. Sharpe to postpone a vote until the August 31, 2009, Council meeting and was approved unanimously. 4. Ranoosh Middle Eastern Cuisine & Hookah Bar at 65-1 Delmar asked to expand his liquor license to include Sunday liquor sales. Mr. Price moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Crow and was approved unanimously. 5. Medical Contract for a medical director for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Olshwanger recommended Missouri Baptist because it has the personnel, training and commitment to provide the best medical direction. A motion by Mr. Sharpe to authorize the City Manager to execute the Dispatch Agreement, seconded by Mr. Price and was approved unanimously. Ms. Ricci asked if the Fire Department has the authority to contract on behalf of the City. She asked if they were the appropriate party. Ms. Ricci stated that Attachment E was not referenced in the agreement. This agreement is an insurance obligation and she inquired as to the cost of that insurance. City Manager Julie Feier stated that the review was handled by Mr. Paul Martin and she is required to be the signature but it is the fire department that will have the relationship with the hospital. She stated there will not be any changes or increase in the City’s insurance, but the City could incur some costs of medical supplies that may be required. 6. Dispatch Contract with a Fire/EMS Dispatch Center was recommended in order to have a professional dispatch center with checks and balances. Mr. Wagner moved for approval of the Dispatch Contract, seconded by Mr. Price and was approved unanimously. Mr. Crow asked if this contract was budgeted for and Ms. Feier stated that it was exactly the amount budgeted, $77,000 for each of three years. The Council unanimously approved entering into a contract for central fire department dispatching. 7. Appointments to Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force Plan. The City Manager was looking at setting up an eight member task force, four members from each City, University City and Olivette. The four members would consist of one Councilmember, one Plan Commission member and two citizens.