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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
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.
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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.
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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.