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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-09-24 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street September 24, 2015 Committee Members Present: Attendance Larry Henry 5 of 5 Rick Prather 4 of 5 Bob Scrivner, Chairman 5 of 5 Laura Ward 5 of 5 Committee Members Absent: Glen Costales 4 of 5 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, PE, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, PE, Operations Division Director Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services Drew Hilpert, City Counselor Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Steve Crowell, 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 guest was present: Madeleine Leroux (News Tribune). 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the August 20, 2015 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Henry moved and Councilman Prather seconded to approve the August 20, 2015 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. Change Order with Horner & Shifrin for the Hayselton Pump Station (Eric Seman) Mr. Seaman explained change order is for addition survey and design and is part of the EPA Consent Order. Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Henry seconded to refer the change order to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 2. Contract with Engineering Surveys & Services for the ABB Pump Station (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the current pump station is 40 years old and is need of replacement. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee September 24, 2015 2 Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Prather seconded to refer the contract to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 3. Transit Update – Ride the Bus Free Day (Mark Mehmert) Mr. Mehmet explained improvements to the Transit system, including five new bus shelters, new logo and uniforms. He also informed Committee members of the “Ride the Bus Free Day” on October 12. 4. Airport Project Update (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the progress of the construction. There will be a 12 day closure starting October 7th. 5. Vacation of Right-of-way at Hwy 179 and Edgewood (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the request is to vacate the utility easement in front of the parcel addressed as 2727 West Edgewood. The area was previously vacated but at the time a utility easement was retained. In addition a change will be made to the vacation description to satisfy the concerns of the title company. Councilman Prather moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the vacation of right- of-way to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 6. Woodward Pump Station Elimination (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the removal of the pump station on Sharon Drive will eliminate the pump station in a sensitive watershed and allows sanitary sewer service to the east side of Binder Park. 7. Amtrak Station Lease (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the Friends of Amtrak lease the station on a year-to-year basis. Councilman Henry moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the lease agreement to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 8. Development Agreement with Missouri Baptist Convention (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the agreement for the sale of portion of the City owned parking lot adjacent to the rear of their building and the street scape project proposed with the Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the cost of improvements and the sale of the parking lot. Mr. Morasch explained a cost estimate will be provided to the Council. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee September 24, 2015 3 9. Conveyance of MoDOT Right-of-way to the City – Jefferson Street (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the conveyance Jefferson Street right-of-way would allow the City to have full control of the roundabout at the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and Jefferson Street which simplifies the process of construction. Councilman Henry moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the conveyance to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 10. Proposed changes to Chapter 34, Article V, Vehicles for Hire (Drew Hilpert) Mr. Hilpert explained the proposed change would treat all vehicles for hire equally. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding certificate of need, regulation of rates, background checks, public safety issues, and opening up the market. Councilman Prather requested this item be sent to the Public Safety Committee. 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 There was no one present to address the Committee. 6. Adjourn Councilman Henry moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (8:27 a.m.), motion carried.