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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-09-09 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street Boone/Bancroft Conference Room and Virtual September 9, 2021 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater (virtually) 5 of 5 David Kemna 5 of 5 Mike Lester 5 of 5 Mark Schreiber 5 of 5 Scott Spencer 3 of 5 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 Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator (virtually) Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor Vice Chairman Kemna 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; Jeff DeLong, 410 Brookwood Court; Randy Hughes, 2407 Scenic Drive; and Michael Shine with News Tribune. 1) Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2) Approval of the August 12, 2021 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the August 12, 2021 minutes, motion carried. 3) New Business 1. Road Side Park on Missouri Boulevard Masterplan Development (Westside Business Association, Requestor) (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained MoDOT gave the property to the City and the staff have been mowing the area. The West Side Business Association and the Jefferson City West Side Rotary have contacted him regarding upkeep of the property. He introduced Jeff DeLong member of those groups. Mr. DeLong explained the business association and rotary would like to do some fundraisers in order to spruce the area up with low maintenance plants, put in picnic tables, and possibly a small pavilion. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the plan, license agreement, and enhancement of the area. Committee member felt this was a good plan. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee September 9, 2021 2 2. Mutual Aid Agreement with Holts Summit (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained the City of Holts Summit is a wholesale treatment customer and their sewer system is physically connected to the City of Jefferson. He stated it is in the best interest for both Cities to provide mutual assistance in the event of catastrophic events to protect public health and the environment. Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the agreement to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 3. Development Agreement with JCW Boonville Properties LLC (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman explained a subdivision with City of Jefferson sanitary sewer is being built in Cole County in the southwest corner of Westport Drive and South Country Club Drive. The City has operated a substandard and non-compliant sewage pumping station adjacent in a drainage basin to the northeast of the proposed subdivision. To eliminate the pump station, the developer will have to build his sewer at twice the depth a nd extend sewer an additional 450 feet than what is necessary to serve their subdivision. Staff recommends taking advantage of this cost agreement that will expedite removal of the current pump station. Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the agreement to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 4. Transit Bus Replacement Grant (Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch explained Transit wishes to apply for a grant which is 100% federally funded. There is a need to replace two of the Handiwheels buses. Councilman Lester moved and Council Schreiber seconded to refer the grant 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 • Mr. Hughes requested the storm drain in his area needs to be replaced. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and Mr. Hughes regarding the previous property owner being given the pipe and the property owner had it installed, extensive excavation that would need to be performed, lining the pipe, and getting the neighbors in agreement to do the work. • Chairman Fitzwater stated he is still having frustrations with parking downtown and would like to have a meeting to discuss parking issues. 5) Adjourn Councilman Lester moved and Council Schreiber seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time, 8:07 a.m., motion carried.