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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
March 14, 2019
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 10 of 11
*David Kemna 10 of 11
Mark Schreiber 11 of 11
Laura Ward 9 of 10
(*left the meeting early)
Committee Members Absent:
Ken Hussey 9 of 11
Staff Present:
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
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: Lt. Christopher White and Major Jack Holloway, Salvation
Army; Councilman Rick Mihalevich; Roger Whittler, 614 Hobbs Road; Jim Rathert, 610 Hobbs Road;
Jack McCormick, ABC17 News; and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the February 14, 2019 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to approve the February 14,
2019 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
4. Dunklin Street Bridge Design Elements (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained this project will be starting at the top of Dunklin Street rather than at the
bridge due to needing time to order the girders for the bridge itself. Bids for the project are scheduled
to be opened March 19 with the intention to bring a construction contract before the Council at the
meeting on April 1st.
1. Mill and Overlay Project List (Britt Smith)
Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee
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Mr. Smith explained staff is requesting the committee’s endorsement of the street resurfacing
for the coming year.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and Councilman Mihalevich
regarding St. Mary’s Boulevard being moved to 2020 and those residents deserving consideration
since they have waited since 2018. Mr. Smith explained staff would continue to investigate option and
repair need for St. Mary’s Boulevard, but at this time resurfacing is not recommended.
The Committee endorsed the street resurfacing list for the coming year.
2. Single Axle Snow Plow Truck Status (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the City was not awarded the grant offered through the Department of
Natural resources. Staff is requesting the committee’s approval to request a supplemental
appropriation from the general fund to replace this snow plow truck.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and Councilman Mihalevich
regarding setting priorities for items and the time frame to order and receive the truck.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the request to the
Finance Committee, motion carried.
3. Snow Report (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the snow operations involve 50 plus staff members, with 20 routes and
three tandem routes. He stated staff uses rock salt and liquid calcium and the cost so far for this year
has been $644,000.
Committee members agreed that staff has done a great job with snow removal this year.
5. Jefftran Recommended Route Modifications (Mark Mehmert)
Mr. Mehmert explained minor modifications to Jefftran routes. The modifications will require
public hearings.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to forward the modifications to
the City Council for public hearing, motion carried.
4. Other Topics
Ohio Street Bridge Closure
Lt. White with the Salvation Army asked the Committee to look into replacing the bridge as they
have had a drop in revenue from the Salvation Army Store.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the cost
of design and building, fire department access, and other funding options.
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to send the request to the
Finance Committee for additional review, motion carried.
5. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee
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Roger Whittler of 614 Hobbs Road and Jim Rathert, his neighbor, spoke regarding a
storm drainage pipe and ground water issue on Hobbs Road. He requested a cost
share agreement between the City and property owners in order to solve the issues.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding Hobbs
Road crumbling due to ground water, homeowners responsibilities, clay soil, and surrounding
businesses having large impervious surfaces.
*Councilman Kemna left the meeting at this time (8:28 a.m.).
Councilman Fitzwater stated he would get Mr. Whittler information and visit the site.
Councilwoman Ward asked about the Monroe Street Corridor Project. Mr. Bange
explained it was not included on the 2019 Project List due to lack of funding.
Councilman Schreiber asked about the East High Street Project. Mr. Bange explained
staff is almost finished with the design. The next step would be to negotiate with the
property owners on the south side of the project.
6. Adjourn
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at
8:41 a.m., motion carried. Councilman Kemna was absent from this vote.