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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-07-08 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street Boone/Bancroft Conference Room and Virtual July 8, 2021 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 3 of 3 David Kemna 3 of 3 Mike Lester 3 of 3 Mark Schreiber 3 of 3 Scott Spencer 1 of 3 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer John Fitch, Civil Engineer Tia Griffin, Civil Engineer Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator Matt Schofield, Fire Chief Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests attended the meeting: Mayor Carrie Tergin; Councilman Derrick Spicer, Councilwoman Laura Ward, James Gooch, Amy & Mike Buechler, Jane Lester, Jack Gue, Frank Boyer, Jeri James, Robert Herman, and Michael Shine with News Tribune. 1) Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2) Approval of the June 10, 2021 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the June 10, 2021 minutes, motion carried. 3) New Business 1. Recent Stormwater/Flooding Discussion (Matt Morasch) Chairman Fitzwater requested those present on this issue to speak first and Mr. Morasch would follow up afterwards. The following persons spoke regarding this item: James Gooch, Amy & Mike Buechler, Frank Boyce, and Jeri James There was discussion among Committee members, those present and staff regarding flooding issues on properties, whether the City County and State could work together to coordinate issues, stormwater pipes needing replacement, digging out or cleaning in creeks causing erosion, many high intensity rains recently, and flood insurance. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee July 8, 2021 2 Mr. Morasch stated the recent storms exceeded the stormwater system. Staff works to do some stormwater work with the stormwater crew, but if it is a design issue, the Engineering division works on those or bids the process out with other Engineering firms. He also stated that staff could look to increase the regulated flood plain in the City which would address some of these issues. Mr. Crowell told those present they could go to a website called “floodfactor.com” and look to see if their properties are within a flood area. 2. Sewer Bond Issuance (Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch explained the known wastewater capital needs and funding through bonds. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the needs Staff will be working to get a proposed referendum on the ballot for the sewer bond issue. Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester seconded to forward the issue to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 3. Request to Implement Traffic Calming Measure on Adams Street, between Hickory Street and Woodlawn Avenue in Conjunction with the Sidewalk Program (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff is asking the Committee to respond to a recommendation by the Traffic and Transportation Commission to install traffic calming measures along Adams Street from Hickory to Woodlawn in the form of temporary speed humps and to reaffirm its desire to have sidewalks constructed along Adams Street. If the Committee would like to respond affirmatively to the recommendation by the T&T Commission speed humps could be installed as a component of the sidewalk project in either a temporary or permanent fashion. In the absence of a sidewalk project the means by which the speed humps would be installed would require further examination. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the sidewalks on both side of Adams Street, safety issues, the speed humps and the cost, and the use of CDBG funds for the sidewalks which have time limits. Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to put in the two temporary speed humps in this area. Motion carried 3-2 with the following votes: Aye: Lester, Kemna, Schreiber Nay: Fitzwater, Spencer 4. 2021 CDBG Action Plan (Anne Stratman) This issue was not taken up during this meeting due to time constraints. 5. Housing Needs Assessment (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained staff has received two proposals and is currently evaluating the bids. The assessment will be paid for with CDBG funds. Chairman Fitzwater requested this item be sent to the full City Council at this time. 6. Brownfields Environmental Assessments (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained the application for a Phase II Brownfields Assessment of the City- owned section of the former Missouri State Penitentiary. The first phase assessment did not target sample the soil for contamination and this step will test the soil where buildings were formerly standing to insure the soil is not contaminated. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee July 8, 2021 3 7. Upcoming Grant Opportunities (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained the numerous upcoming grant opportunities within the City such as the Coronavirus, CARES Act, and the American Rescue Plan. 8. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues • JC Amtrak Station Update (Chairman Ron Fitzwater, Requestor) There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the temporary Amtrak Station. Mr. Moehlman explained the City requested the State to keep the temporary structure through August for the Bicentennial and is in constant contact with them regarding the issue. • High Street Viaduct Status Update (Chairman Ron Fitzwater, Requestor) There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the study being done by Bartlett and West, this project could be available for grant funds and also CDBG match. • Disposition of City-owned Real Estate through Sale to Cole County (Chairman Ron Fitzwater, Requestor) Chairman Fitzwater explained this item was on the Council Consent Agenda for the May 17, 2021 meeting and was pulled off and referred to this Committee. Mr. Morasch explained the Cole County Commission is will to buy the property at this time. Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the disposition of City-owned real estate to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 9. Adjourn Councilman Kemna moved and Council Spencer seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time, 10:14 a.m., motion carried.