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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
January 9, 2020
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 8 of 8
Ken Hussey 6 of 8
David Kemna 7 of 8
Mark Schreiber 7 of 8
Laura Ward 7 of 8
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Sonny Sanders, Planning and Protective Services Director
Larry Burkhardt, Building Official
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager
Dave Helmick, Housing/Property Inspector
Captain Bob Clarke, JCPD
Sargent Jason Payne, JCPD
Officer Josh Hagemeyer, JCPD
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Hussey called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guests were present: Donnell Rehagen, 605 Clark Avenue; Robert Herman, 1005
Adams Street; Mike and Jane Lester, 316 Hickory Street, Eric Landwehr, 2024 East McCarty Street;
Mary Schantz, 1928 Hayselton Drive; Councilman Rick Mihalevich; and Emily Cole with News
Tribune.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the December 12, 2019 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to approve the December 12,
2019 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Clark Avenue Roundabouts Cost Share Program (David Bange)
Mr. Morasch explained staff is requesting the Committee to concur with acceptance of the
Governor’s cost share funds of $1.91M for three roundabouts on the Clark Avenue corridor. This
project was originally included in the approved Whitton EIS document for Hwy 50/63 corridor
improvements as a secondary access to the MSP redevelopment. This would improve access and
safety to Lincoln University and surrounding neighborhoods, the Highway Patrol Headquarters and
multiple state agencies off of East Elm Street. The local funding needed to complete the project would
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be $1.3M (propose $650,000 from each the City and County). Staff will seek an agreement for
matching funds with the County.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the aesthetics and little
right-of-way acquisition being needed.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Schrieber seconded to refer the programming
agreement for the cost share funds and agreement with Cole County to the City Council, motion
passed.
2. Adams Street Speed Hump Request (Requestor: Mike Lester) (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained the neighbors abutting the 700 to 1000 blocks of Adams Street submitted
a signed petition requesting the installation of speed humps in three locations along the street.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding
temporary humps and the cost, start of a program, additional requests, snow removal, sight distance,
safety of citizens, lowering the speed limit, stop signs and/or traffic signals which could be a liability
issue, and the average speed being 31.8 mph while the posted speed is 30 mph.
Chairman Hussey discussed the possibility of partnering with Parks if the Hickory Street Park
improvements are done. Councilwoman Ward requested the cost for sidewalks on Adams Street.
Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to direct staff to come up
with a policy for speed humps and bring to the next Committee meeting, motion approved.
Mr. Morasch explained the policy would also go to the Transportation and Traffic Commission.
Chairman Hussey requested to discuss Item 3.5. at this time.
5. SmartGov Software Update (Jayme Abbott)
Ms. Abbott introduced Mr. Helmick who gave a presentation on the software. Mr. Helmick
explained from 2015 to 2019 the number of violations, the percent of voluntary compliance with the
violations, the 2019 abatement statistics. He stated the most common violations were tall weeds,
property maintenance and outdoor storage and trash. The SmartGov software allows the mobile
inspection app and the ability to enter cases while in the field and gives real time reporting. The citizen
portal allows citizens to report their concerns on properties with the City of Jefferson.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding a rental inspection
program to identify concerns, high crime and drug violations, seizure of nuisance property, and
working with landlords using the Crime Free Multi-Housing program.
Mr. Sanders stated staff would have the costs for a rental inspection program at the next
Committee meeting.
3. License for Millbottom Conference Center Access (Eric Seaman)
Mr. Smith explained the license would be used for access to the Millbottom Conference Center
when water is over West Main at Wears Creek or when there are parades. They will install their own
gate and gravel drive to get to their parking lot.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to approve the license for
the Millbottom Conference Center Access, motion carried.
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4. Potential Purchase of Property at 422 East High Street (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the property is located next to a parking lot which staff would like to
expand in the future. He stated the property is on the list for hearings next month. The owner is a
willing to sell the property. Staff will continue negotiations with the owner.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the purchase of the
property for parking expansion to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
6. Building Code Review (Sonny Sanders)
Mr. Burkhardt explained staff is recommending a resolution for an Ad Hoc Steering Committee
to review and update the building codes.
Chairman Hussey stated the updates going through an Ad Hoc Steering Committee made it
easier for the City Council and requested the resolution be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
3. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
Mr. Smith explained in the past, the City Council has passed a special resolution limiting
parking enforcement on President’s Day.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the issue. Chairman
Hussey stated staff needed to enforce parking due to the City of Jefferson working and the legislatio n
was in session.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to have parking regulations
enforced on President’s Day, motion carried.
6. Adjourn
Chairman Hussey adjourned the meeting at 9:29 a.m.