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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.
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*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.
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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.