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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 East McCarty Street
October 8, 2020
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 5 of 5
Ken Hussey 5 of 5
David Kemna 4 of 5
Mark Schreiber 5 of 5
Mike Lester 5 of 5
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Eric Bowers, Airport Manager
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Katrina Williams, Planner II
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Clayton Toebben, I.T. Support Tech I
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Hussey called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guests attended virtually: John Jones, All Clear; Bob Gilbert, Bartlett & West; and
Jackie Coleman. The following guests were present: Frank Rycyk, 405 Chestnut; Michael Brownstein,
320 Ash; Bob Priddy, 1744 Engelwood; Carl Landwehr, 2011 Windvalley Ct.; Eugene Koetting; Bob
Scrivner, Winston Kliethermes, 2010 Sandra Ln.; Joshua Dunne, 117 Ventura Ave., #8; and Emily
Cole, News Tribune.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the September 10, 2020 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the September 10,
2020 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Ubuntu Community Garden Project (Ryan Moehlman)
Mr. Moehlman explained 212 Ashley Street is owned by the City but can’t be used due to the
stormwater facility located on it. The Ubuntu Community Garden has approached the City to use the
property for a community garden. This would be done under a land license agreement approved at
the City Administrator level.
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Committee members felt this would be a really good project.
2. Sue and Leonard Drive Bid (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained the low bidder, All Clear, had past due bills with the City of Jefferson so
staff is not recommending them for this project. Instead staff would prefer to move to the second low
bidder, Stockman Construction Corporation.
There was discussion with Committee members, staff and Mr. Jones regarding the past due
bills and past performance of the low bidder.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer a contract with the
second low bidder to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. Update on Bartlett and West Contract Regarding the Flood of July 19, 2020 (Matt
Morasch)
Mr. Morasch introduced Bob Gilbert of Bartlett and West. Mr. Gilbert explained the rainfall on
July 19th was an extreme event, unlike any in recent history. The homes have been in place for
decades and built long before modern design criteria that would have prevented the construction so
low in relation to the streams or surrounding roadways. Sanitary sewer surcharges are common
during large rainfall events, but it appears the open lateral in the creek bottom near the Elm Street
area was potentially a large contributor to backups downstream.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and Mr. Koetting regarding many
homes and businesses in the area were built below the 100 year flood plain, clogged culverts which
staff removes quickly, debris coming from a forested area and not a City project, and sanitary sewer
backups.
Mr. Morasch will discuss Mr. Koetting’s issues with him at a later time.
**See Bartlett and West report attached.
4. CDBG Annual Action Plan (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained the plan adjustments including down payment assistance, homeowner
support, infrastructure improvements, demolition assistance, and administration costs. The plan will
be presented to the City Council at their October 19, 2020 meeting.
5. Removal of the UDC Marker Located at the Intersection of Moreau Drive and
Fairmont Boulevard (Matt Morasch)
There was discussion among Committee members, those present and staff regarding removal of
the monument or not. Some present wanted the monument removed, others were in favor of the
monument staying and possibly adding another plaque. Several spoke of how offensive the
monument is to them.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Council Schreiber seconded to refer a resolution to add a
second marker to the monument to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion failed
with the following votes:
Aye: Fitzwater, Schreiber
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Nay: Kemna, Hussey, Lester
4. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
No one was present to address the Committee.
4. Adjourn
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to adjourn the meeting at this
time (9:37 a.m.), motion carried.
**Attached: Bartlett & West Storm Event Review of Flash Flooding July 19, 2020:
Bartlett & West
Storm Even Review of Flash Flooding July 19, 2020.pdf