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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
September 10, 2020
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 4 of 4
Ken Hussey 4 of 4
Mark Schreiber 4 of 4
Mike Lester 4 of 4
Committee Members Absent:
David Kemna 3 of 4
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Jessica Rackers, I.T. Support Tech I
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Hussey called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guest attended virtually: Mayor Carrie Tergin
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the August 13, 2020 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to approve the August 13,
2020 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Update on Bartlett and West Contract Regarding the Flood of July 19, 2020 (Matt
Morasch)
Mr. Morasch explained the consultant has been hired to review flood data from the July 19,
2020 flooding. The consultant will talk with the group of citizens that were affected in the areas and
give a report on their findings at a future Committee meeting.
2. Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith gave a presentation displaying some of the issues with concrete streets. He
explained staff used to place asphalt in joints which was not very effective. Currently staff has done
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some full concrete panel replacements and where there is concrete joint spall it is repaired by milling
the panel area and placing a special concrete mixture in.
3. Sanitary Sewer Rate Study Update (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch explained since 2017 the sewer rates have been flat. By Spring staff should have
information from the study and will look at the reserves to borrow money with low interest in order to
keep our rates down.
Mr. Seaman explained the large needed projects, which included the Westview pump station
replacement, biosolids equipment replacement, and the Grays Creek upgrade and replacement.
These projects will be done using low interest loan money available through MDNR SRF Program
with an interest rate as low as 0.8% for a 20 year loan.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding sewer extensions and
the requirement to tie on to the sewer, failing sewer systems being complaint driven, and the bond
issuance.
4. Downtown Parking Needs Review (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith gave a presentation explaining the Downtown parking study. He stated there is a
shortfall of parking supply in the Downtown area. Staff is having ongoing conversations with the
property owners to possibly purchase their property and will do a contract with a financial consultant
to determine bond capacity. A contract will then be done with a design consultant to further refine
potential cost.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding design and build time
frames and the possibly updating the 2018 plan. Mr. Morasch explained staff feels they would not gain
much by having he plan updated.
5. Airport Emergency Lighting Contract Update (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained bids were received for the project however the low bidder had withdrawn
his bid so staff has recommended bidder number two for this project.
6. Neighborhood Services Update (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee gave a presentation on neighborhood services. She explained staff will be updating
the hazard mitigation plan which will open up funding for additional projects. She gave updates on
historic preservation and the Community Development Block Grant projects.
4. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
a. States Prepare to Spend Millions to Address Flooding Article
b. Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk Article
Mr. Morasch explained the articles above were for Committee members information.
No one was present to address the Committee.
4. Adjourn
Chairman Hussey announced the meeting was adjourned at this time (8:38 a.m.).