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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-09-22 minutes 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: Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee September 22, 2016 2  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) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee September 22, 2016 3 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.