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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Boone/Bancroft Room
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
September 22, 2016
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Larry Henry, Chairman 5 of 5
Glen Costales 4 of 5
*Ken Hussey 5 of 5
*Rick Prather 5 of 5
Laura Ward 5 of 5
*Left early
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Storm Water Engineer
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II
Janice McMillan, Planning & Protective Services Director
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant
Chairman Henry called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The
following guests were present: Jeff Haldiman (News Tribune), Jeff Schrimpf (2206 Brandy Ln), John
Hoke (2905 Rock Creek Terr), Mike Bates (CMPS), Rebecca Bax (510 Castle Dr), Tammy and Jeff
Ogden (442 Valleyview Ct), and Sonny Evers (520 Dix Rd).
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
Councilman Costales moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to move Item 3.7 to the
beginning of the New Items, motion carried.
2. Approval of the July 21, 2016 Committee meeting minutes
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Hussey seconded to approve the July 21, 2016
minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
7. Storm Water Follow Up (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch gave an update on the recent flash floods that occurred in the City on August 1st
and 12th and again on September 9th.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the
following:
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number of structures affected by the flash flooding
investigation of the incidents
funding needs of the storm water system
citizen education
eroding infrastructure and need for repair
neighborhood meetings
the process and cost of a storm water utility
the possibility of a work session
Mr. Crowell explained staff should have more conversations on funding as there are additional
needs within the other departments within the City.
* Councilman Prather left the meeting at this time (8:25 a.m.).
* Councilman Hussey left the meeting at this time (8:33 a.m.).
1. Parking Study (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained staff is planning to contract with Rich and Associates, Inc. to update the
Parking Planning Study previously completed in August of 1999 at a cost under $25,000.
Committee members concurred with moving forward with the update of the parking study.
2. Application for HERO (Home Repair Opportunity Funds) (Jayme Abbott)
Ms. Abbott explained the HeRO program provides funding to meet the need for home repair,
modification and maintenance for low and moderate income homeowners. Staff is seeking
authorization to submit a grant application to the Missouri Housing Development Commission.
Councilman Costales moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the grant application
to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. Councilmen Hussey and Prather
were absent from this vote.
3. Bicycle Lane Project Update (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained the installation of bike lanes on Bolivar Street and portions of Dunklin and
West Main Street have been completed. He then gave a presentation including pictures of the striping
and associated signage to the Committee. Staff is working on public education for the various
scenarios.
4. FY17 MoDOT Transit Operating Grant Agreement (Mark Mehmert)
Mr. Mehmert explained this grant helps to defray a portion of the cost in providing mobility
services in the community. Jefftrans FY2017 allocation for this funding is $16,537 which will go to the
City Council for approval.
5. Transit All Day Bus Pass (Mark Mehmert)
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Mr. Mehmert explained staff requests concurrence with the Public Transit Advisory
Committee’s recommendation to enact an all-day bus pass on a trial basis (possibly six months to one
year). Potential benefits of the all-day pass include increased exposure, a potential increase in
ridership and increased value as well as convenience for Jefftran riders.
Staff is also selling packages of 20 single bus ride passes to organizations.
6. Smart Growth America Sustainable Land Use Code Audit (Jayme Abbott)
Ms. Abbott explained staff is seeking authorization to submit an application to the Smart
Growth America Technical Assistance Grant for free technical assistance workshops.
Councilman Costales moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the grant application
to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. Councilmen Hussey and Prather
were absent from this vote.
4. Other Topics
1. Water Main Leak Report (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith referred Committee members to the report included in the packet.
5. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
Mr. Evers spoke to the Committee asking them to do research on the issue of fluoride in the
water.
Chairman Hussey requested staff to do research and bring this item back to the Committee.
6. Adjourn
Councilman Costales moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time (9:08 a.m.), motion carried. Councilmen Hussey and Prather were absent from this vote.