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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Boone/Bancroft Room
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
April 21, 2011
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Bob Scrivner, Chairman 2 of 2
Dave Griffith 2 of 2
Bill Luebbert 2 of 2
Shawn Schulte 2 of 2
Bob Weber, Vice Chairman 2 of 2
Staff Present:
Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Community Development
Janice McMillan, Deputy Director for Planning and Transportation
Eric Barron, Senior Planner
Matt Morasch, Deputy Director for Public Works
David Bange, Engineering Division Director
Britt Smith, Streets/Parking Division Director
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Drew Hilpert, Associate City Counselor
Nathan Nickolaus, City Counselor
Steve Rasmussen, 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.
There following guests were present: James S. Anderson and Robert B. Nilges, 1216 Lee Street;
Charles Hoelscher, Mid-America Signs; and Jane Beetem, East Side Business Association.
1. Introductions
Those present introduced themselves.
2. Approval of the April 1, 2011 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Griffith moved and Councilman Weber seconded to approve the minutes of the
April 1, 2011 meeting, motion carried.
3. Business
1. Neighborhood Improvement Project Request from 1993 for Lee Street (Robert
Nilges – Requestor) (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Bange stated the estimated cost for this request was $91,849.00, which includes
widening the existing pavement, an enclosed stormwater system and a hammer head turnaround.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and Mr. Nilges regarding
neighborhood improvement criteria, cost and prioritizing requests.
Councilman Weber moved to refer the neighborhood improvement project for Lee Street to
the City Council with recommendation to approve. Motion died for a lack of second.
2. Establishing a Maintenance Sepulcher and Cemetery Resources Board (Drew
Hilpert)
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Mr. Hilpert explained the ordinance creates a citizen board to oversee the maintenance
contract of the City cemeteries.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the location of the
cemeteries, burial spaces available, and fund raising for maintenance.
Councilman Griffith moved and Councilman Weber seconded to refer the ordinance to the
City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. Sign Code Amendments (Drew Hilpert/Janice McMillan)
i. Electronic Signs
Mr. Hilpert explained electronic signs are currently prohibited in the City. This would allow
them in C-2, M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and Mr. Hoelscher regarding
number of signs, message display timing, and illumination.
Council Griffith moved and Councilman Schulte seconded to refer the amendment for
electronic signs to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
ii. Sign Violation Notice
Mr. Hilpert explained this amendment gives three day notice rather than the ten days by
certified mail and also adds an appeal process for violations.
Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Weber seconded to refer the amendment for
sign violation notice to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
Councilman Schulte moved and Councilman Weber seconded to change the order of the
agenda and place Item 6 next, motion carried.
6. Other Topics
East Side Business Association Beautification Projects (Jane Beetem)
Ms. Beetem explained projects the East Side Business Association are working on, including
plantings and landscaping projects to improve the east side.
Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Griffith seconded to have staff work with the East
Side Business Association on the beautification projects, motion carried.
3. Sign Code Amendments (Drew Hilpert/Janice McMillan) (continued)
iii. On-Premise Signs
Ms. McMillan explained this amendment would change the allocation of signage using the
street frontage to alternatives ways such as using façade, etc.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the amount of
signage allowed, zoning district restrictions, and the minimal amount of signage in residential
districts.
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Chairman Scrivner requested Committee members review the amendment and this item be
placed on the May Committee agenda for further discussion.
4. Milling and Overlay Plan (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained staff requests the Committee approve the list of streets staff has
prioritized to be overlaid.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding streets on the plan
and funding for milling and overlay projects.
Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Luebbert seconded to approve the 2011 milling
and overlay list as presented, motion carried.
5. Government Efficiency Review Panel
Mr. Nickolaus explained the Old Town Committee recommended the formation of a group to
handle complaints. The group is the Board of Adjustment members and they will review allegations and
make recommendations to the City Administrator.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding how the panel would work ,
City codes as well as State and Federal standards. Committee members suggested staff give a
presentation on ADA compliance to the Home Builders Association.
Mr. Rasmussen explained the creation of this group is very important as it was a recommendation
of the Old Town Committee.
Councilman Griffith moved and Councilman Weber seconded to amend the draft ordinance that
the Government Efficiency Review Panel will only review issues raised by City staff or individual
citizens, motion carried.
Committee members tabled this item to their May Committee meeting.
4. Consent Items
There were no consent items discussed.
5. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater Issues
There was no one present to speak on this issue.
6. Other Topics (continued)
Chairman Scrivner requested staff to review the issue of diagonal parking versus parallel
parking, especially in the area of Jefferson and Monroe Streets.
Councilman Schulte requested additional information on the floodway maps.
7. Adjourn
Councilman Weber moved and Councilman Schulte seconded to adjourn the meeting at this
time (9:42 a.m.), motion carried.