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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Virtual Meeting
John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street
December 10, 2020
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 7 of 7
Ken Hussey 7 of 7
David Kemna 6 of 7
Mike Lester 7 of 7
Mark Schreiber 6 of 7
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Specialist I
Ahnna Nanoski, Planner II
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
Jason Turner, Fire Division Chief of Prevention
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Amy Schroeder, Parks and Recreation Community Relations Manager
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 attended virtually: Mayor Carrie Tergin; Martin Grabanski; Bryan Ross; Donna
Deetz, Holly Stitt; Steve Kroner; Sherry Kempf; Jim Wisch; John Landwehr; Peter Verslues; Mary
Schantz; Mark Hill; Leann Porrello; Nichole Bock; and Emily Cole with News Tribune.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the November 12, 2020 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to approve the November 12,
2020 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Sewer Relocation for the Shikles Center (David Bange)
Mr. Morasch explained Catholic Charities has requested the City contribute to the
redevelopment of their site to help with the relocation of the sanitary sewer at a cost of approximately
$20,000.00.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the
cost, responsibility to elevate the pipe, City policies for development standards, the amount of fill
placed over the pipe, and the need to slow down Planned Unit Development projects.
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Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to direct staff do an
agreement with the developer for the City to contribute to the sewer relocation.
Councilman Kemna moved to amend the motion and Councilman Schreiber seconded to add
“up to $20,000.00”.
The motion as amended carried.
2. Amtrak Station (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the State is requiring the temporary Amtrak Station trailer be removed
from State property by December 28, 2020.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding various options,
relocating the trailer to the Water Street right-of-way, providing other parking for the State, and staff
working with the State to see if there is a financially reasonable, mutually agreeable solution.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Lester seconded to direct staff to request a 180
day extension from the State of Missouri to give time for staff to work with the State to come up with a
solution, motion carried.
3. Clark Avenue and Dunklin Street Right-of-Way Agreements (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained staff is recommending property acquisitions and adjustments to complete
the Clark Avenue roundabout project. The following properties are needed for the project:
1136 E. Dunklin
627 Clark Ave
623 Clark Ave
Portions of 631 & 701 Clark Ave
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the cost of the
properties and the funding source.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to refer the agreements to
the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
4. Capital Region Medical Center Property Swap (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained staff is requesting the Committee recommend an agreement pertaining to
a swap of properties with Capitol Region Medical Center to the City Council for approval. The property
from the City would be Russell Street and the property from CRMC would be along Franklin Street
which would provide space for an improved intersection with Monroe and Franklin Street.
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the agreement to the
City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
5. Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report (Rachel Senzee)
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Ms. Senzee introduced Ms. Reinkemeyer for this presentation. Ms. Reinkemeyer explained
per City Code, the Historic Preservation Commission must make and annual report the City Council
giving a full account of its business and its accomplishments.
6. Capitol Avenue Mural (Amy Schroeder)
Ms. Schroeder explained the mural permit was approved by the Director of Planning and
Protective Services on October 2, 2020. A permissive use of right-of-way for the fence was
approved at the October 19, 2020 City Council meeting with reserving permission to install a
mural.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the
mural content, citizen comments, the mural meeting the construction standards in the zoning
code, and request to remove the mural stipulation.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the mural to the City
Council with recommendation to approve. Motion carried with the following votes:
Aye: Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber
Nay: Fitzwater
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 this time (9:30 a.m.).