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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-02-13 mintues MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Council Chambers John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street February 13, 2020 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 9 of 9 Ken Hussey 7 of 9 David Kemna 8 of 9 Mark Schreiber 8 of 9 Laura Ward 8 of 9 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Sonny Sanders, Planning and Protective Services Director Dave Helmick, Housing/Property Inspector Bryan Wolford, Associate 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: Ashley Varner, Mike and Jane Lester, Roger Schrimpf, Steve Veile, Jana Millard, Nick Pantaleo, Brian Bernskoetter, and Eric Landwehr. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the January 9, 2020 Committee meeting minutes Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schrieber seconded to approve the January 9, 2020 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. Draft Traffic Calming/Speed Hump Policy (David Bange) Mr. Bange stated staff reviewed a number of policies from other municipalities. The policies contain a number of similar elements including, road characteristics, traffic volumes, traffic speeds, road usage, and neighborhood support. Mr. Bange then explained the differences in the traffic calming request form and the SAFE neighborhood petition form. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the 30 miles per hour speed limit being too fast for some neighborhoods, reducing the speed limit to 25 mph in residential neighborhoods, cost of both options, having both owners and tenants allowed to sign to lower speed limit, and lowering speed limit around parks and schools. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee February 13, 2020 2 Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to have staff make changes discussed, send it to Transportation and Traffic Commission for review, and then back to this Committee for review, motion carried. 2. Sidewalks on Adams Street (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff is providing information concerning sidewalks on Adams Street as requested by the Committee. Currently Adams Street has sections of somewhat discontinuous sidewalks and their condition is mostly fair to poor. The cost estimated to replace and/or install new sidewalks along Adams Street is $270,000. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the cost and the use of CDBG funds for sidewalks. Chairman Hussey requested the next item discussed be Item 3.8. as there were several present to speak on this item. 8. Rental Inspection Program Options (Sonny Sanders) Mr. Helmick distributed handouts and explained the three options for the rental inspection program. Staff is recommending Option 3 which would only inspect the exterior of rental properties. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding being proactive, citizen complaints, more universal enforcement, notice sent to property owner and not property managers, and needing a more improved process for rental properties. 7. Design Contract with Burns and McDonnell for Airport Ramp Repairs and Associated Grant Agreement (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith requested the Committee’s concurrence to apply for a grant with MoDOT to design and construct airport ramp repairs. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to refer the item to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 10. Clark Avenue Update (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained the City has been selected to receive $1.91 million in cost share funds from the Governor/State Legislature for three roundabouts along the Clark Avenue corridor. The Cole County Commission has agreed to contribute approximately $1.1 million leaving the City with a $400,000 shortfall in funding. He explained the various funding sources available. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the additional funding, the possibility of having the Mayor meet with the County Commission, and support for the project. Councilman Mihalevich suggested that this item could be added to the next Finance Committee agenda. 3. Amending Chapter 32 of the City Code (David Bange) Mr. Morasch requested this item be tabled to the March Committee meeting. 4. 2020 CIP Work Plan and Wastewater CIP Work Plan (David Bange/Eric Seaman) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee February 13, 2020 3 Mr. Morasch gave an overview of the two CIP work plans. 5. Update on In-house Stormwater Projects (Don Fontana) Mr. Morasch explained there had been approximately $470,000 worth of stormwater projects done with the three person crew. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding spending funds effectively and complaints due to rainy conditions. Chairman Hussey requested staff give a presentation to the City Council. 6. Anderson Engineering Report (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained the pavement management report and the City pavement rating breakdown. He stated two thirds of City pavements are good to fair condition with one third being in the poor to failed category. Staff is looking for a work order management and tracking system. Staff is focused on preventive maintenance. The overlay list will be presented at the next Committee meeting. 9. Dangerous Building Update (Sonny Sanders) Mr. Sanders gave an update of the dangerous buildings within the City. Positive results have been achieved due to the revisions to the dangerous building code. 4. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues No one was present to address the Committee. 5. Adjourn Chairman Hussey adjourned the meeting at 9:56 a.m.