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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-06-22 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street June 22, 2017 Committee Members Present: Attendance *Larry Henry, Chairman 3 of 3 Ken Hussey 3 of 3 Ron Fitzwater 3 of 3 **Rick Mihalevich 3 of 3 Rick Prather 3 of 3 *arrived late **left early Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Public Works Director Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Sonny Sanders, Planning & Protective Services Director Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Eric Barron, Senior Planner David Helmick, Property Inspector Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant Vice Chairman Hussey called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests were present: Cathy Bordner, 718 Capitol Ave; Doug Record, 1009 Fairmount Blvd; Brian Bernskoetter, Board of Realtors; Dan Basel, 609 E. High St; Tammy Boeschen, 728 Deer Creek Rd; Jane Beetem, PO Box 476; Heath Clarkston, HBA; and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the April 20, 2017 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Prather moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to approve the April 20, 2017 minutes, motion carried. Vice Chairman Hussey moved Item 7 to the beginning of the agenda due to Councilman Mihalevich needing to leave the meeting early. 3. New Business 7. Demolition Ordinance Discussion (Sonny Sanders) Mr. Sanders explained staff would like to come up with recommendations and bring a revised draft ordinance to the Committee. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee June 22, 2017 2 *Chairman Henry arrived at this time (7:34 a.m.). There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding boundaries, having a tiered approach, incentivizing/rewarding by protecting historic properties, having a diverse group of citizens on the Historic Preservation Commission, and information from the National Parks Service. Councilman Mihalevich moved and Councilman Prather seconded to direct staff to bring back an improved ordinance with the comments from today and at the previous work session to the full Council as soon as they can, motion carried. Councilman Mihalevich requested an update of progress at the next Committee meeting. **Councilman Mihalevich left the meeting at this time (8:30 a.m.) 1. Grease Interceptor Inspections (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained Wastewater staff will begin inspecting commercial grease interceptors for compliance. Inspections will be scheduled as convenient to the restaurant management. 2. Chapter 8 and Chapter 21 Code Amendments (Jayme Abbott) Ms. Abbott explained the amendment to Chapter 8 deals with re-securing structures immediately as needed and changing to using clear polycarbonate sheeting instead of plywood. Chapter 21 amendments include City’s ability to visually inspect properties for nuisance violations, tax bill against owners, and language in the weeds, trees and storage of goods sections. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding property owner notification and cost of polycarbonate versus plywood. Councilman Prather moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to refer the code amendments to the City Council, with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 3. Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) Update (Jayme Abbott) Ms. Abbott explained staff is recommending rescinding the grant award for several reasons: 1) MHDC has already indicated no longer funding City entities beginning in 2018; 2) City offers the Community Development Block Grant Homeowner Support Program; and 3) none of the 2017 HeRO funds have been expended. Councilman Prather moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to rescind the HeRO grant, motion carried. 4. Green Meadow Pump Station Flood-proofing (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained this project would floodproof doors to this major pump station impacted by high Moreau River levels. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee June 22, 2017 3 5. West McCarty Street Sewer Replacement (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the existing sewer main is undersized and extremely deteriorated. It cannot be replaced by replaced by trenchless methods. Houses will have improved services per City plumbing code. 6. Permissive Use of Right-of-way for Statue in Roundabout (Capital Region Medical Center) (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff recommends approval of the permissive use request to place a sculpture in the central island of the Stadium and Jefferson roundabout. The proposed sculpture is made up of a pair of hands lifted skyward with a butterfly resting on one of the outstretched fingers. Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to refer the permissive use of right-of-way to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 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. Smith distributed a memo to the Committee regarding capital expenditure request with un- used salt funds. Staff is requesting approval to use the excess budgeted salt funds to make purchases for items requested in the upcoming budget. Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to endorse the plan as presented, motion carried. 6. Adjourn Councilman Hussey moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:04 a.m.), motion carried.