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Environmental Quality Commission
Meeting Minutes
Thursday – November 20, 2008
Members Present:
Jim Crabtree-Chairman, Nsalami Nkongolo, Marty Miller, Carol Davit, Pam Barkhaus,
Jim Penfold-Council Liaison;
Staff Present:
Melva Fast, Janice McMillan, Charles Lansford, Steve Rasmussen.
Called to order at 6:40 p.m.; minutes from the October meeting were approved.
Recycling Update Chairman Jim Crabtree and Rob Didricksen attended the solid
waste pre-bid conference. Crabtree distributed a letter that expressed his concern
with the current RFP. The three areas of concern: transfer station, container size,
street repair.
There was a discussion about the proposal evaluation process included with the RFP
distribution. It was explained that after a preliminary evaluation of proposals by a
staff committee, the Council Administration Committee will then meet to review the
staff evaluations and recommend to the staff how to proceed with the award to the
selected company. After negotiations, staff will meet with the Administration
Committee to get their approval before the contract is moved forward to the full
Council for consideration.
Southside Redevelopment Plan Chairman Crabtree discussed the formation of the
broader non-profit corporation that has formed —The Old Town Revitalization
Company. The efforts to coordinate the redevelopment of the older, inner city were
outlined and the specific plans for the 100 Block of E. Dunklin were described. There
was discussion about the whole concept of neighborhood revitalization, specifically
Ash Street and Prison Redevelopment.
Other Business Carol Davit advocated for a more concerted effort to “sell the city”
by promoting beautiful images and the amenities that Jefferson City already has – the
greenway trails, festivals and events.
Meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. Next meeting will be January 15th at 6:30 p.m.