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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-08-12 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street Boone/Bancroft Conference Room and Virtual August 12, 2021 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 4 of 4 *David Kemna 4 of 4 Mike Lester 4 of 4 Mark Schreiber 4 of 4 Scott Spencer 2 of 4 *Arrived late Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer Britt Smith, Operation Division Director Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Gerry Stegeman, Transit Operations Supervisor Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Matt Kreyling, Building Official Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor 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 Derrick Spicer, Rose Dussold, Jeri James, Robert Herman, and Michael Shine with News Tribune. 1) Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2) Approval of the July 8, 2021 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the July 8, 2021 minutes, motion carried without Councilman Kemna. **Councilman Kemna arrived at this time (7:35 a.m.). 3) New Business 1. Basin 21 – Voluntary Program to Reduce Inflow to Sanitary Sewer (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained staff is requesting the Committee to endorse a program to disconnect sump pumps and foundation drains from the sanitary sewer in the Emerald Ridge Subdivision. He stated sewer customers in the subdivision are impacted by heavy inflow of rainfall entering the sanitary sewer due to the code being interpreted incorrectly at the time Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee August 12, 2021 2 the homes were built. The anticipated costs could range from $1000 to $3000 per home which would come from the Wastewater fund. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the number of homes affected, the cost, notification to property owners, and time frame to have them completed. Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester second to endorse the program, motion carries. 2. Storm Water Improvement District, Regulatory Flood Plain Options, and Costs for a Stormwater Utility (Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch explained staff is providing options for the Committee to discuss that could potentially improve outcomes for individuals when flooding occurs. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding update of regulatory floodplain maps, pursuing watershed-based stormwater improvement districts, and pursuing a City-wide storm water utility tax/fee. Committee members suggested getting a community member group together to provide input. Chairman Fitzwater requested this item be on the next Committee agenda for discussion. 3. Transit Fee Increases (Mark Mehmert) Mr. Morasch explained staff is recommending a fare increase for Transit. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding a fare increase, the impacts in ridership, last increase being in 2007, and the need for a committee to review. Chairman Fitzwater requested staff to move forward to a committee for discussion. 4. Building Regulations – Code Review and SmartGov Progress Reports (Matt Kreyling) Mr. Kreyling explained staff has had meetings with a Steering Committee and three subcommittees’ to review the 2018 ICC Codes. Also, the SmartGov software should be out by the end of the year for online building permits and field inspection reports. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the changes, having developers involved in the meetings, and contacting the Home Builders Association for input. 5. EDA - Economic Recovery Plan (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained staff submitted a proposal to engage a consultant in and Economic Recovery Plan. There are up to $52,000 in federal funds available for use. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the funds and the need for citizens to take the community needs survey which is available online. A public hearing on the survey results is scheduled for August 26. Ms. James requested to be placed on the contact list to be notified of surveys and public hearings. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee August 12, 2021 3 Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to move the proposal to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 6. State CDBG-CV Funding (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained the City is eligible to apply for $2 million in CARES Act funding from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Currently, the required Unmet Needs Assessment is being conducted through a survey on the City’s website. The next step would be a pubic hearing to allow participants to comment on project proposals identified. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the funding 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 • Ms. Dussold requested sidewalks be added to Eastland Drive from Highway 50 to Deer Trail. She explained her entire neighborhood would like sidewalks to be able to walk along Eastland. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the petition process, meeting with staff, and the cost of this project if it were to be done. • 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. 5) Adjourn Councilman Schreiber moved and Council Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time, 8:53 a.m., motion carried.