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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-10-11 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street October 11, 2018 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ken Hussey 6 of 6 Ron Fitzwater 6 of 6 David Kemna 5 of 6 Mark Schreiber 6 of 6 Laura Ward 5 of 6 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Manager Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner 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; Paula Johnson, 2612 E Schellridge; Jon Wolters, 2611 Schellridge; Sara Smith, 421 Ladue; Kennette Goodman, 804 Monroe; and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the September 13, 2018 Committee meeting minutes Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the September 13, 2018 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. Schellridge Traffic Study (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff collected traffic counts, but after evaluation of the data staff believes that some type of error is present within it. It will be necessary to reset the counters and collect the data again. He also stated staff has worked with AmerenUE to install brighter LED light on the southeast corner and an additional light on the northwest corner of the intersection. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding cost of stop light, possibility of a roundabout, vehicles speeding, enforcement of speed limit, putting in speed bumps, and signage for Schellridge. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee October 11, 2018 2 Mr. Crowell stated staff would bring the issue to the next Committee meeting. 2. Ride the Bus Free Day on Election Days as Recommended by the Public Transit Advisory Committee (Mark Mehmert) Mr. Mehmert explained the Public Transit Advisory Committee voted to recommend this Committee consider offering free rides on election days. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding loss of revenue, buses not running during entire voting periods, and legal issues. 3. Bike Pavement Striping and Signage on West Main and Miller Streets (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained Miller Street will provide a connection between Wears Creek and East Branch Greenways while West Main will continue to expand striping on what is a well utilized loop around Jefferson City. This project will be introduced at the November 5th Council meeting. 4. TAP Grant Applications (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Projects. Staff is recommending that the West Main/Industrial project be ranked first and the Missouri Boulevard project ranked second. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to accept the staff recommendation, motion carried. 5. High Street Viaduct BEAP Study (Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch explained the viaduct was constructed in 1950 to replace the viaduct that was constructed in 1913. Staff plans to do some repairs on the viaduct in November. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the Bridge Engineering Assistance Program done in 2010, major improvement and/or replacement costs, and adding the bridge to the next sales tax project list. 6. Pedestrian Crossing at Schools (Requested by Councilman Hussey) Mr. Bange stated he had observed the Thorpe Gordon and South School crosswalks. Vehicles coming off Woodlawn sometimes go the wrong direction on Jackson, which is partially a one way street. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding safety issues, whether the school district would partner on improving the crosswalks, overgrown vegetation along sidewalks, and enforcement issues. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee October 11, 2018 3 Staff was directed to set up a meeting with Jefferson City Public Schools and the Police Department to discuss safety concerns regarding the crosswalks. 7. 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update (Alex Rotenberry) Mr. Rotenberry explained the plan is updated every five years and encouraged Committee members and those present to complete the survey at www.campo2045.com. He also stated staff has been doing scenario planning and receiving public input with open houses. 8. CDBG 2019-2023 Consolidation Plan (Jayme Abbott) Ms. Abbott explained the activities which will be funded are down payment assistance, minor home repair, infrastructure improvements and demolitions. Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to refer a Resolution to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 4. Other Topics  Councilman Fitzwater questioned the four days of free parking at the parking garage. Mr. Smith explained due to the Madison Street being closed the entrance to Capital Avenue was used and there was no good accounting at this entrance.  Councilman Schreiber asked about the East High Street Project. Mr. Morasch explained the project is being worked on and should be ready for spring. Mr. Bange stated there would be a public meeting before the end of November.  Cemetery Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Sanders explained only one bid was received from A.J. Lawn Care, LLC.  Mr. Moehlman invited the Committee to the Open House for the New Courtroom on Wednesday, November 14. 5. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues There was no one present to address the Committee on this subject. 6. Adjourn Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:52 a.m.), motion carried.