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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Boone/Bancroft Room
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
May 10, 2018
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ken Hussey 2 of 2
Ron Fitzwater 2 of 2
David Kemna 2 of 2
*Mark Schreiber 2 of 2
Laura Ward 2 of 2
*Left the meeting early
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant
Chairman Hussey called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guests were present: Councilman Rick Mihalevich; Eric Landwehr; Mayor Carrie Tergin;
Richard and Iva Presberry (101 Riverwood); and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the March 22, 2018 and April 16, 2018 Committee meeting minutes
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to approve the March 22,
2018 and April 16, 2018 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Creek Trail Drive Parking (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained staff is requesting endorsement of the removal of parking on Creek Trail
Drive. The request is a result of recommendations made by the traffic impact study prepared in
conjunction with the development of Capitol City High School. This item will be on the May 21st
Council agenda.
2. City-Wide Pavement Rating (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained staff requests the Committee’s endorsement to issue an RFQ for firms to
assist the City in developing and implementing a pavement evaluation system for our streets.
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Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to endorse the request,
motion carried.
3. Amendment to Nuisance Administration Cost-Chapter 21 (Jayme Abbott)
Ms. Abbott explained the fee to cover the administrative costs for abating nuisances was last
updated in May 2007. Staff has conducted an analysis of time associated with code enforcement and
proposes to increase the administrative fee to $250 and move the fee structure to Appendix Y of the
City Code.
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to refer the amendment to
the Nuisance Administration Cost to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
4. Cardboard Recycling Update (Jayme Abbott)
Ms. Abbott explained the current contractor, New World Recycling, has not served the
containers in accordance with the contract which leads to full containers and illegal dumping. She
further stated New World Recycling will be terminating their contract as of June 15, 2018.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding options for the
cardboard recycling including requesting a supplemental appropriation, scaling back the containers
and public education for other recycling options.
5. Update on New Stormwater Crew (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith gave a presentation on the stormwater repair program. He explained the various
projects including replacing failed or failing pipes, replacing/modifying inlets and improving outlet
conditions. So far the new stormwater crew has completed 19 sites with 3 in progress; reconstructed
or repaired 17 inlets; and installed pipe and replaced curb.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding areas improved, cost of
the work, sizes of pipes and the City’s maintenance responsibilities for the stormwater system.
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
*Councilman Schreiber left the meeting at this time (8:40 a.m.).
Richard and Iva Presberry, 101 Riverwood Drive, spoke to the Committee regarding flooding
issues in the lower level of their home.
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There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the
flooding issues, culvert pipe cleaning and closing off the lower level door to the house or putting in a
vault. Chairman Hussey asked that staff continue to work with the Presberry’s on this matter.
6. Adjourn
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time (9:20 a.m.), motion carried.