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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-10-22 minutes 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 October 22, 2015 2 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) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee October 22, 2015 3 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.