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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Boone/Bancroft Room
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
February 23, 2017
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Larry Henry, Chairman 8 of 8
Ken Hussey 8 of 8
Laura Ward 7 of 8
Bill Luebbert 1 of 1
Rick Prather 7 of 8
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Gerry Stegeman, Transit Operations Supervisor
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Storm Water Engineer
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II
Matt Weber, Civil Engineer II
Sonny Sanders, Interim Planning & Protective Services Director
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
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: Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, Inc; Sam
Richardson, News Tribune and Mayor Carrie Tergin.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the January 19, 2017 Committee meeting minutes
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Hussey seconded to approve the January 19,
2017 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. 2017 Mill and Overlay Project Update (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the street resurfacing plan for the coming year.
Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Prather seconded to approve the street
resurfacing plan as presented, motion carried.
2. Development Agreement with Helias High School for Myrtle Street (David Bange)
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Mr. Bange explained the agreement and requested endorsement from the Committee.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the cost, the pedestrian
tunnel and possible changes to the agreement from Mr. Crowell and Mr. Moehlmann.
Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Prather seconded to refer the agreement, with
staff amendments, to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. City/County Agreement for Myrtle Street and Capital Avenue Projects (David
Bange)
Mr. Bange explained the agreement to the Committee. He stated if directed by the Committee
staff would take this agreement to the County Commission in the first weeks of March.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding possible changes to
the Capital Avenue project, additional costs, and if the County would agree to those costs.
Councilman Hussey moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the agreement to the
City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
4. Capital Improvement Projects Work Plan (David Bange)
Mr. Bange presented the Capital Improvement Projects Work Plan for the coming year. Also
included was the Wastewater Capital Improvements Work Plan.
5. Storm Water Utility Case Study (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch gave a presentation on what a neighborhood storm water utility would improve,
which included replacement of storm water collection systems in an orderly fashion, maintaining and
restoring stream corridors to improve storm water flow, and infrastructure enhancements to improve
storm water collection. He also stated he is working with GIS to have a tool for citizens to estimate
their cost for the utility.
6. Wayfinding Project Update (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained the signs and information kiosks were installed. The project was funded
with a TAP grant as well as private donations. The Downtown Association will put information and
updates into the kiosks.
7. Status Update to Amendments to City Code regarding Noise and Use of
Sidewalks (Sonny Sanders)
Mr. Sanders explained the update to the amendments.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding public comments
received and enforcement.
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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
There was no one present to address the Committee.
6. Adjourn
Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Prather seconded to adjourn the meeting at this
time (8:50 a.m.), motion carried.