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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20130124 pwp minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street January 24, 2013 Committee Members Present: Attendance Bob Scrivner, Chairman 7 of 8 Ralph Bray 7 of 8 Shawn Schulte 6 of 8 Bob Weber, Vice Chairman 7 of 8 Committee Members Absent: Bill Luebbert 7 of 8 Staff Present: Roger Schwartze, PE, Director of Public Works Eric Seaman, PE, Wastewater Division Director David Bange, PE, Engineering Division Director Britt Smith, PE, Operations Division Director Matt Morasch, PE, City Engineer Ron Davenport, Building & Inspection Services Division Director Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II Bill Lockwood, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Lauren Henry, Recycling and Grants Coordinator Bill Lehman, Transit Operations Supervisor Allen Pollock, Housing Authority Nathan Nickolaus, City Administrator Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant Chairman Scrivner called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests were present: Randy Scherr; John Lock; Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services; and Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune. 1) Introductions Those present introduced themselves. 2) Approval of the November 29, 2012 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Bray seconded to approve the November 29, 2012 minutes, motion carried. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee January 24, 2013 2 3) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues There was no one present to speak on this item. 4) New Business 1. Parking Lease for Lot 31 on Madison Street (Diane and John Lock, Requestor) (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the request is for parking for the business at the corner of Dunklin and Madison. There are only a few customers utilizing the lot at this time. The lease will begin in April. Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Bray seconded to refer the lease to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 2. Mulberry Street Apartments Demolition (Janice McMillan) Mr. Davenport explained the City has acquired the Walker apartments and one house on Mulberry Street and have selected a contractor for the demolition. There will be a 30 day protest period and the cost will be paid with grant money. 3. Vacation of Right-of-Way on Morris Avenue (John Gaydos, Requestor for Helias High School) (Matt Morasch) Mr. Wade explained the request. Utilities are located within the right-of-way and an easement will be necessary. Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Weber seconded to refer the vacation of right-of-way to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 4. Change Order No. 1 for 2012 Various Sewer Repairs (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the change order is due to over runs on the project as a result of additional rock excavation, additional pavement replacement and realignment of conflicting storm water infrastructure at Dunklin and Walsh Streets. Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Schulte seconded to refer the change order to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 5. 2013 Milling and Overlay Program (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the street overlay list summary included in the packet to the Committee. The list shows street overlay for 2013-2016. Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Bray seconded to accept the staff recommendation for the 2013 Milling and Overlay program, motion carried. 6. Capital Improvement Projects Update (Roger Schwartze) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee January 24, 2013 3 Mr. Schwartze gave an update of upcoming Capital Improvement Projects which will be on hold until the Council takes action on the CIP funds.. 7. Demonstration of Transit AVL System (Richard Turner) Mr. Lehman gave a demonstration of the new Transit AVL system to the Committee. Councilwoman Carroll requested a presentation be given at the next Council meeting. 8. Snow Routes (Britt Smith) Mr. Schwartze explained staff has reviewed and updated the snow route code. Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Schulte seconded to refer the code amendment to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 9. Downtown Residential Parking (Roger Schwartze/Britt Smith) Mr. Schwartze explained the amendment. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the amendment, including locations, cost and eligibility. Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Bray seconded to refer the amendment to the City Council with recommendation to approve with the understanding additional changes would be made at a later date. Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Scrivner seconded to amend the motion to add “or current/active Zone 99 permit holders” to the amendment. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. The motion as amended passed unanimously. 10. Environmental Quality Commission’s Make Your Mark Campaign (Janice McMillan) Ms. Henry explained the Environmental Quality Commission’s educational approach for green and sustainable programs. 5) Other Topics 1) Planning & Protective Services Monthly Reports Chairman Scrivner noted the building permit and food service inspections reports included were included in the packet. 2) 2013 Public Works and Planning Committee Calendar Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Weber seconded to approve the 2013 meeting calendar, motion carried. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee January 24, 2013 4 6) Adjourn Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Bray seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:50 a.m.), motion carried.