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Council again to consider changing City View Drive name
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By Kris Hilgedick khil@newstribune.com Area homeowners fought the change several years ago
Should City View Drive be changed to East McCarty Street?
Some business owners on the city's East End think so. To that end, they've petitioned the Jefferson City Council to start the process leading up to an official name change for the road.
City View Drive turns into McCarty Street about 2,000 feet north of U.S. 50/63, not far from Robinson Road.
Under the new plan, placards seen by highway drivers would say “McCarty Street Exit,” instead of “City View Drive.”
A few years ago, residential homeowners balked at the concept of changing their street's name, primarily out of concern the name change might diminish property values.
Council members considered changing the street's name, but decided not to when residents resisted it.
A total of 12 parcels will be affected, including eight different landowners. Nine of the parcels have dwellings and three are undeveloped.
However, Jerry Bartel, owner of Daisy Delight, recently approached the East Side Business Association with his preference for McCarty Street; his fellow business owners soon endorsed his position to extend East McCarty to the southside of the new overpass, connecting to Schott Road.
“Our association fully supports his position and we ask that you consider his request,” wrote ESBA President Corey Luetkemeyer.
Supporters of the proposal say the name change would promote the efficient movement of freight in the community and simplifies directions for the traveling public.
The cost of new highway signs could be as much as $50,000.
The bill to change the name will be introduced Monday night and a public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at City Hall.
“Changing a street's name is a very particular process,” said Community Development Director Pat Sullivan.
City ordinance requires a four-week waiting period so that the public can be fully informed and consulted before any new changes are enacted.
A vote is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 16.
In other business Monday, the council:
* Could promote Collier Nichols to police officer.
* Authorize a $352,346 contract with Springbrook Software. The new software will allow city workers to use a single, comprehensive financial management system.
* Authorize contracts with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to use funding for two intersections projects. One will be at the corner of Tanner Bridge Drive and Ellis Boulevard; the other will be at Stadium Boulevard and Lafayette Street.
* Discuss new code changes pertaining to the city's food operating permit fees. Under the new fee levels, for example, a convenience store may be charged $250 and inspected annually, while a full service restaurant might be assessed $500 and inspected twice a year.
The annual collected fees are expected to be $88,000, or about the same as the current fee schedule.
The bill is being introduced Monday and could be voted upon in two weeks.
Some business owners on the city's East End think so. To that end, they've petitioned the Jefferson City Council to start the process leading up to an official name change for the road.
City View Drive turns into McCarty Street about 2,000 feet north of U.S. 50/63, not far from Robinson Road.
Under the new plan, placards seen by highway drivers would say “McCarty Street Exit,” instead of “City View Drive.”
A few years ago, residential homeowners balked at the concept of changing their street's name, primarily out of concern the name change might diminish property values.
Council members considered changing the street's name, but decided not to when residents resisted it.
A total of 12 parcels will be affected, including eight different landowners. Nine of the parcels have dwellings and three are undeveloped.
However, Jerry Bartel, owner of Daisy Delight, recently approached the East Side Business Association with his preference for McCarty Street; his fellow business owners soon endorsed his position to extend East McCarty to the southside of the new overpass, connecting to Schott Road.
“Our association fully supports his position and we ask that you consider his request,” wrote ESBA President Corey Luetkemeyer.
Supporters of the proposal say the name change would promote the efficient movement of freight in the community and simplifies directions for the traveling public.
The cost of new highway signs could be as much as $50,000.
The bill to change the name will be introduced Monday night and a public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at City Hall.
“Changing a street's name is a very particular process,” said Community Development Director Pat Sullivan.
City ordinance requires a four-week waiting period so that the public can be fully informed and consulted before any new changes are enacted.
A vote is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 16.
In other business Monday, the council:
* Could promote Collier Nichols to police officer.
* Authorize a $352,346 contract with Springbrook Software. The new software will allow city workers to use a single, comprehensive financial management system.
* Authorize contracts with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to use funding for two intersections projects. One will be at the corner of Tanner Bridge Drive and Ellis Boulevard; the other will be at Stadium Boulevard and Lafayette Street.
* Discuss new code changes pertaining to the city's food operating permit fees. Under the new fee levels, for example, a convenience store may be charged $250 and inspected annually, while a full service restaurant might be assessed $500 and inspected twice a year.
The annual collected fees are expected to be $88,000, or about the same as the current fee schedule.
The bill is being introduced Monday and could be voted upon in two weeks.
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