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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Virtual Meeting
John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street
January 14, 2021
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 8 of 8
Ken Hussey 8 of 8
Mike Lester 8 of 8
Mark Schreiber 7 of 8
Committee Members Absent:
David Kemna 6 of 8
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Specialist I
Matt Kreyling, Building Official
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
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 guest attended virtually: Mayor Carrie Tergin.
1. Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2. Approval of the December 10, 2020 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to approve the December 10,
2020 minutes, motion carried.
3. New Business
1. Parking Facilities Repair Needs Presentation (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the Madison Street garage maintenance needs. He sated the
garage was constructed in 1961 and additions made in the 1990’s. One stair tower is closed
to public due to deteriorating conditions, many of the handrails need replacement due to
corrosion, and the current maintenance needs total approximately $940,000.00.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the Parking
Division funds, the need for repairs, and building a new garage.
2. Approval of CDBG Policy and Procedures Manual – Anne Stratman
Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee
January 14, 2021
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Ms. Stratman explained the manual provides a format to inform clients and guide staff
on proper administrative procedures to follow. The CDBG funds allow for emergency
assistance repairs, down payment assistance and demolition . The manual will be on the
January 19, 2021 Council agenda as a resolution for approval.
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to refer the manual to
the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Rachel Senzee/David
Bange/Todd Spalding
Ms. Senzee explained staff is interested in applying for a grant in order to connect the existing
Greenway Trail that ends at Jackson and East McCarty. The proposed project is to extend the
Greenway Trail up Jackson and connect with the bike lanes on East Capitol. This would support
neighborhoods and future development.
Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the grant application
to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
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 (8:12 a.m.).