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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-05-21 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street May 21, 2015 Committee Members Present: Attendance Larry Henry 3 of 3 Rick Prather 3 of 3 Bob Scrivner, Chairman 3 of 3 Laura Ward 3 of 3 Committee Members Absent: Glen Costales 2 of 3 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, PE, Director of Public Works David Bange, PE, Engineering Supervisor Britt Smith, PE, Operations Division Director Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Shane Wade, Civil Engineer Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor 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 guest was present: Madeleine Leroux with News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the April 23, 2015 Committee meeting minutes Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Henry seconded to approve the April 23, 2015 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. Water Quality Code Update (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the proposed changes to the code. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the EPA Consent Agreement requirements and the cost to developers of the water treatment options. 2. Transit Fare Increase (Mark Mehmert) Mr. Mehmert explained there has not been an increase in fare rates since 2007. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee May 21, 2015 2 There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the proposed ordinance for the fare increase and the age requirement for the half fare. 3. Transit St. Mary’s Hospital Route Six Month Report (Mark Mehmert) Mr. Mehmert reported on the success of the St. Mary’s Hospital route. 4. Basin 5 & 6 Upgrade – Phase 2 Contract (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained staff is requesting the Committee support the suspension of rules for the construction contract in order for the project not to conflict with both Lincoln University/Parks Department Fitness Center and the City’s street overlay program. Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Prather seconded to refer the contract to the City Council with recommendation to suspend the rules, motion carried. 5. Jefferson City Public Schools Use of Parking Lot 15 for Summer School (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained staff recommends approval of a request from JC Public Schools to use City Lot 15 & 16 for students attending summer school classes at Simonsen 9th Grade Center. The school system is requesting the city waive the associated fees for the parking. Committee members were in agreement of the request. 6. Airport Project Update (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith gave an update on the Airport project which started the end of April. 4. Other Topics 1. Planning & Protective Services Monthly Reports (Janice McMillan) Ms. McMillan referred Committee members to the reports included in the packet. 2. Water Main Leak Report (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the street cut and right-of-way report. 5. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues Chairman Scrivner requested an update of the Satinwood project progress. Mr. Morasch explained staff will be meeting with the contractor regarding the project. 6. Adjourn Councilman Henry moved and Councilman Prather seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:03 a.m.), motion carried.