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MINUTES
Transportation and Traffic Commission
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Commission Members (present)
Jeff Ahlers
Ron Fitzwater
Michael Hughes
Timothy Diemler
Mark Kross
Roger Schwartze
Ryan Towner
Commission Members (absent)
Donna Deetz
Timothy Diemler
Jeremy Murray
Staff Liaisons (present)
Sgt. Doug Ruediger
Staff (present)
Britt Smith
Todd Logan
Guest(s):
Madeleine Leroux (News Tribune), Sheila Gassner, and Chris Rose
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ahlers at 8:15 a.m., and a quorum was present at
that time.
1. Introduction
Chairman Ahlers welcomed all and requested attendees to sign in.
2. Acceptance of the April 9, 2014 meeting minutes
Mr. Kross asked for clarification on item four. It was clarified that the no parking was
extended to Southwest Blvd. Mr. Schwartze motioned to approve the minutes as
amended, seconded by Mr. Kross. All were in favor, motion carried.
3. New Business
a) Request to remove parking on Cherry Street between Dunklin and Cedar Way.
(Requestor: Chris Rose)
Mr. Smith presented the staff report and noted to the commission members that this area
is a narrow street which connects Dunklin Street to the parking area owned by the
Jefferson City Housing Authority and Lincoln University. Along the street to the east there
are two residential properties which are owned by individuals. Currently, parking is
permitted on the east side of the street. The current parking arrangement does limit two-
APPROVED May 14, 2014
way travel to a short section of the roadway. Given the limited impact to the traveling
public at large, staff would only recommend the parking removal with support from the
neighboring properties. Property owners in the area have been notified of the request.
Chris Rose was present and spoke his behalf of parking needs to be removed. He said it is
dangerous to come up the hill, as you cannot see if anyone is coming the opposite way
due to parked cars. Sheila Gassner from Lincoln University said she would hate to lose the
parking, but she can understand why it is perceived to be dangerous.
Mark Kross said he noticed a problem spot when he went to examine the site. The last
two parking spots seem to be the ones that limit the visibility.
Mr. Fitzwater made a motion to remove parking on the east side of Cherry Street, north
of the driveway at 611 Cherry Street to Cedar Way. Mr. Kross seconded the motion. Mr.
Towner and Mr. Schwartz were not in favor. The motion carries and will be brought
forth to the City Council meeting.
b) Request to remove parking on the north side of Industrial between Argonne and Hart
Streets.
(Requestor: Jim Rau, US Rents It)
Mr. Smith gave the staff report. He mentioned to commission members that Union Pacific
previously rented the right of way to US Rents It, but the railroad recently cancelled the
lease. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Sgt. Ruediger asked if this should be considered private property or City property, Mr.
Smith said it is viewed as City property.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Schwartz to approve the request as
submitted to remove parking on the north side of Industrial, between Argonne and Hart
Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Towner. All were in favor. The motion carries
and will be brought forth to the City Council meeting.
4. Old Business
There was no old business to discuss
5. Other Business
There was no other business to discuss.
6. Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Kross, and seconded by Mr. Towner.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Beth Sweeten
Administrative Technician, Public Works