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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-02-11 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Virtual Meeting John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street February 11, 2021 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 9 of 9 Ken Hussey 9 of 9 David Kemna 7 of 9 Mike Lester 9 of 9 Mark Schreiber 8 of 9 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Ahnna Nanoski, Planner Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Dustin Birch, Associate City Counselor 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 guest attended virtually: Mayor Carrie Tergin; Mary Schantz; and Michael Shine with News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the January 14, 2021 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Fitzwater seconded to approve the January 14, 2021 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. CIP Work Plan (David Bange/Eric Seaman) Mr. Bange explained the Engineering Division Capitol Improvement Work Plan which includes roadway, stormwater, sidewalk/greenway, transit, and airport projects. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the various projects, concerns regarding the possibility of a four way stop at Clark and Dunklin, and the Grant Street sidewalk. Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to concur with the CIP Work Plan for Engineering, motion carried. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee February 11, 2021 2 Mr. Seaman explained the Wastewater CIP Work Plan which includes the Binder Pump Station upgrade, sewer main replacement on East Capitol, and participation in the Norris Dr stormwater to remove sanitary sewer hydraulic issues near Meier and Castle. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to concur with the CIP Work Plan for Wastewater, motion carried. 2. Wastewater Capital Funds Discussion (Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch gave a presentation on wastewater user rate fees which was last increased in 2017. He explained that because the rates have remained flat (diminishing the ability to borrow capital funds), the capital expenses have been reduced considerably over the last several years as they are paid out of cash on hand. To address these funding issues, staff is working with a financial consultant (Raftelis) to develop a multi-year rate structure that will cover operating and maintenance and a $44 million capital plan. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the wastewater budget, capital projects, sanitary sewer overflows, compliance with EPA, and bonding. The next steps will be to work on the rate structure and bring it to the next Committee meeting, then present the topic to the full City Council and recommend a multi-year rate structure to put the City in a position to borrow funds. 3. Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation (Ahnna Nanoski) Ms. Nanoski gave a presentation on the comprehensive plan and the goals for 2040 including housing and neighborhoods, economic development, transportation, environmental resiliency, land use, and capital culture and healthy living. She encouraged Committee members to refer citizens to the survey for the update on the City website at: https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/planning/comprehensive_plan_update.php 4. Economic Development Administration – Disaster Recovery Grant Acceptance (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee gave a presentation on the EDA-Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment Infrastructure Project. The scope of work includes sanitary sewer, streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, landscaping and stormwater. The plan also includes a hotel and conference center. The project timeline is January 2021 through January 2026, with the construction phase to start in 2022. 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 (9:04 a.m.).