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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-11-08 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Boone/Bancroft Room John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street November 8, 2018 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 7 of 7 David Kemna 6 of 7 Mark Schreiber 7 of 7 Laura Ward 6 of 7 Committee Members Absent: Ken Hussey 6 of 7 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Manager Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant Vice Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests were present: Paula Johnson, 2612 E Schellridge; Eric Landwehr, Cole County Public Works; Paul Samson, CMPS; and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the October 11, 2018 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to approve the October 11, 2018 minutes, motion carried. 3. Old Business 1. Schellridge Traffic Study (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff re-examined the traffic signal warrants at the intersection and again found that none of the traffic signal warrants are met. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding cost of a stop light, the possibility of a roundabout, vehicles speeding and enforcement of speed limit, putting in speed bumps, and signage for Schellridge. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee November 8, 2018 2 4. New Business 1. Pavement Management Project (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith requested the Committee’s support in forwarding a contract to the City Council for hiring Anderson Engineering, Inc. to conduct a Pavement Management Analysis and Asset Management Inventory Project. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to forward the contract to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 2. Snow Plow Truck Condition (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the rear axle on the 2003 two ton snow plow truck is deteriorated and no longer safe to use. He asked the Committee to discuss funding a new plow truck which would take approximately 3-4 months to receive. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding funding and what other items need to be replaced/repaired, etc.. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman seconded to send this request to the Finance Committee, motion carried. 3. Dunklin Bridge and Street Corridor Update (David Bange) Mr. Bange gave an update on the status of the Dunklin Street Bridge and Corridor Project. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the design and street width and this being a joint City/County project. 4. Westview Heights Pump Station Design (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the current pump station serves Westview Heights but does overflow in wet weather conditions. There are also new subdivisions going in within the area. Staff recommends approval of a contract for design and hydraulic modeling study for the Westview Heights service area. Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the contract to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 5. Other Topics  Ohio Street bridge only open to pedestrian traffic at this time due to lack of funding. The cost to replace would be approximately $500,000.  High Street Viaduct pavement repairs are being done.  Monroe Street wall project on hold at this time.  Bike Share program discussion regarding usage, parking of bikes and public education.  Municipal Court Open House scheduled for November 14, 2018. 6. 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. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee November 8, 2018 3 7. Adjourn Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (8:31 a.m.), motion carried.