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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-01-14 minutesMINUTES 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 2 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.).