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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Boone/Bancroft Room
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
October 22, 2015
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Glen Costales 5 of 6
Rick Prather 5 of 6
Bob Scrivner, Chairman 6 of 6
Laura Ward 6 of 6
Committee Members Absent:
Larry Henry 5 of 6
Staff Present:
Britt Smith, PE, Operations Division Director
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
David Grellner, Environmental Health Director
Lauren Henry, Neighborhood Services Specialist
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 September 24, 2015 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Prather moved and Councilman Ward seconded to approve the September 24,
2015 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Vacation of Storm Easement Lot 38 in The Trails of Kauffman Hills, Section 3 (Jerry
& Melody Green) (Britt Smith)
Mr. Bange explained the request. Staff recommends the Committee accept the vacation of the
storm water easement.
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Costales seconded to refer the vacation to the
City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
2. CDBG Proposed 2016 Annual Action Plan (Lauren Henry)
Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee
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Ms. Henry explained the grants enable the City to provide decent affordable housing,
economic development opportunities, neighborhood improvements and community development
services for the low and moderate income residents of the City of Jefferson.
Councilman Costales moved and Councilman Prather seconded to refer the plan to the City
Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. Transit Update (Mark Mehmert)
Mr. Mehmet explained the results from the “Ride the Bus Free” day, new uniforms, and the
lower employee turnover rates for Transit.
4. Airport Update (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the main runway opened on Monday. The Airport Open House/Fly-In,
sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, will be held Saturday, October 24.
5. Stadium/Jefferson Project Update (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained at the current time the main focus is on the acquisition of right of way and
the final coordination of the utility relocation plans. Work continues on the development of the final
plans and specifications of the project.
4. Other Topics
Capital Avenue Streetscape
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the project. Mr. Bange
explained the funds will be available in 2017 for the project which includes new sidewalk, bump outs,
landscaping, trees and lighting. Councilman Prather requested staff provide the costs for continuing
the project past Lafayette to Chestnut Street. Councilwoman Ward and Councilman Prather stated
there is a meeting of the Capital Avenue Property Owners Association at 3:30 p.m. today.
Stadium/Christy Update
Councilman Costales requested an update on the completion of the Stadium/Christy project.
Mr. Bange explained the project was delayed a week due to the asphalt company and the project
should be completed by November 1st.
Funds for Prison Updates
Councilman Prather requested an update on the funds allocated for the prison development.
Mr. Bange explained funds were used for the mold, roof, and Lafayette Interchange.
East Dunklin Street Bridge
Councilwoman Ward asked about the dipping in the roadway on the bridge. Mr. Bange
explained staff is contemplating replacement of the bridge with the next sales tax funds. Mr. Smith
stated staff will investigate the dip in the roadway.
1. Planning & Protective Services Monthly Reports (Janice McMillan)
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October 22, 2015
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Mr. Grellner 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 Costales moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time (8:24 a.m.), motion carried.