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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street
Boone/Bancroft Conference Room and Virtual
May 13, 2021
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 2 of 2
David Kemna 2 of 2
Mike Lester 2 of 2
Mark Schreiber 2 of 2
Scott Spencer 2 of 2
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
Sonny Sander, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Dave Helmick, Housing/Property Supervisor
Katrina Williams, Planner II
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guests attended the meeting: Mayor Carrie Tergin, Councilman John Hensley, and
Michael Shine with News Tribune.
1) Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2) Approval of the March 11 and April 19, 2021 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to approve the March 11, and the
April 19, 2021 minutes, motion carried.
3) New Business
1. Mill and Overlay List (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith requested the committee’s endorsement of the street surface maintenance program
for the coming year. Staff intends to bid the resurfacing work and a proposed construction contacts
will be sent the City Council.
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Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to endorse the street surface
maintenance program with construction contracts being referred to the City Council with
recommendation to approve, motion carried.
2. City/County Project Update:
a. MSP
b. Grant Street
Mr. Bange explained staff is asking the Committee to support the proposed expenditure of the
remaining Joint City/County Sales Tax funds from Sales Tax G on projects with the MSP and on
Grant Street.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the project details,
value, and approximate construction time. The MSP project could start by possible the end of the year
and the Parks Department has committed to the Grant Street project.
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the proposed
expenditure to the City Council, with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
3. Contactless Fare Payment for Transit (Mark Mehmert)
Mr. Mehmert explained staff is requesting endorsement of a resolution in order to provide
Transit customers the ability to pay JEFFTRAN fares electronically via a mobile app. He stated the
Public Transit Advisory Committee has already gave approval.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to move the resolution forward
to the City Council to approve, motion carried.
4. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Program Update (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained the program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
allocation for response to federally declared disaster. The 2019 tornado made Cole County zip code
65101 eligible for $7,059,330 towards housing recovery efforts. She stated staff will be coordinating
with United Way, Habitat for Humanity and the Rotary Club.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the various non-profit
groups, those to receive funds will be low to moderate income, elimination of slum and blight, and
urgent care needs.
5. Historic Preservation Fund Grant – Historic Context (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained staff is requesting permission to pursue a Historic Preservation Fund
grant in order to fund a Historic Context project. The project is estimated to cost $50,000; $30,00
federal share; $20,00 match. The project will be a large undertaking and a very long process.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester seconded to move the request to the
City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
6. Special Committee – Historic Preservation Code Revisions (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained this would create the Stakeholders Committee for Historic Preservation
Code Review. They would be tasked with meeting regularly to provide clear procedures for citizens
and staff, identify the roles of boards and commissions during the historic preservation process, align
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local ordinance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and
allow for appeals and enforcement of established procedures.
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to move the request to the City
Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
7. Ripple Glass Bin Repair Issue (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained the Ripple Glass Bins are rusting out and need a maintenance plan.
She is working with Nichols Career Center to replace the bottom of the bins and may need a
supplemental appropriation to take care of the bins.
8. Request for Abatement and Demolition Supplemental Appropriations (Dave
Helmick)
Mr. Helmick gave a presentation on dangerous buildings. He explained there are currently 11
properties have gone through the demolition process but are awaiting funding. There are another 13
properties that have been declared dangerous.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the structure demolition
needs, funding, and the cost of demolition going on the property tax bill.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Spencer seconded to forward the request to
the Finance Committee with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
9. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public
Works Issues
1. Sewer Rate Increase Public Comment (Eric Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained there will be public hearing on the sewer rate increase on June 7. He
stated there will be two public hearings and staff will provide the Council and DNR with the public
comments received.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the Amtrak temporary
building. Mr. Moehlman stated the State was asked for a longer time frame to move the building (until
August), which is dependent on funding.
Councilman Fitzwater requested the parking issues be put on the next month Committee
agenda for discussion.
There was discussion of the Lafayette Street overpass and the lights rusting. Mr. Smith stated
he would pass that along to MoDOT.
There was discussion regarding the Missouri Boulevard stormwater pipe between Verizon and
the old Chinese restaurant. Mr. Morasch indicated it is a private system.
Discussion on whether to keep doing the virtual meeting as well as the in-person meeting.
Committee member would like to keep it both ways for the time being.
10. Adjourn
Councilman Kemna moved and Council Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time,
9:19 a.m., motion carried.