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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Multipurpose Meeting Room, 305 East Miller Street
(Lower Level)
Conference Room and Virtual
January 13, 2022
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater (virtually) 7 of 7
David Kemna 7 of 7
Mike Lester 7 of 7
Mark Schreiber 6 of 7
Scott Spencer 5 of 7
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operation Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director
Eric Bowers, Airport Manager
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Katrina Williams, Planner II
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
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: Harry Otto, Cole County Commissioner;
Councilman Derrick Spicer; and Michael Shine with News Tribune.
1) Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2) Approval of the October 29, 2021 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to approve the
October 29, 2021 minutes, motion carried.
3) New Business
1. Disabled Aircraft Removal (Eric Bowers)
Mr. Bowers explained staff and the Airport Advisory Board recommends the
Committee to move this ordinance forward to the City Council for approval.
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Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer the
ordinance to the City Council with recommendation to approve, removing the word
“landing” in Sec. 34-49. A., motion carried.
2. Concrete Street Repair (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith gave the Committee a presentation showing the various repairs of
concrete street. This is usually done by in-house staff.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding getting
the conditions of streets on the City website, edge drain cost, street decay can be due
to salt but also fertilizers. Staff will get the edge drain cost and discuss with developers
and utilities and bring to a future Committee meeting.
3. Transit and Central Maintenance Facilities Master Plan (David
Bange)
Mr. Bange gave an update to the Committee regarding the work done by the
consultant, Dake Wells Architecture. The current facility is approximately 40 years old
and is a shared use facility that was constructed utilizing Federal Transit Administration
grant funding. The next part of the study will look at relocation of the facilities to improve
issues and well as develop planning level costs.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the aging
facility, plans to have a drive-through garage rather than backing vehicles out, the
different options from the consultant, the site options were both City owned and
personal owned properties. Mr. Crowell stated the Council would need to set up a work
session to go over a strategy discussion which would include all City departments.
Mr. Bange stated staff should have the final rep ort within a month. At that time
staff would bring a resolution to Council and Campo.
4. Capital Improvement Update (David Bange)
Mr. Bange gave an update of the remaining Sales Tax G Capital Improvements
for the Engineering Division including City/County Joint Projects.
Remaining for the Sales Tax G Capital Improvements projects include the
following:
City/County Joint Projects:
• MSP
• Grant Street
Stormwater:
• Norris Drive
• Pipelining
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• Douglas/Davis
• Major and Isom
• Southwest and Edgewood
Sidewalk:
• Adams Street
• Vieth Drive
Local Roads:
• JC Bike Loop
• Mr. Morasch explained this is only a work plan due to not having the costs of
these projects at this time and costs are rising.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present
regarding how staff comes up with a list for Sales Tax H. Mr. Bange stated projects
such as the High Street Viaduct, Monroe Street two way, and the Stadium corridor are
just a few. Continued discussion on the use of CDBG funds and working with non -
profits. Ms. Senzee explained there are public hearings for CDBG projects.
Committee members would like staff to look into using the American Rescue
Plan funds and Parks funds to replace the Ohio Street bridge. Mr. Morasch stated he
would discuss this issue with Mr. Spalding, do a design contract and bring it back to the
Committee.
5. Airport Capital Improvement Update (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained the Airport Five Year Capital Improvement Program. He stated there is
an opportunity for grant funding in this year for the air traffic control tower.
4) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public
Works Issues
• Chairman Fitzwater mentioned the need for discussion regarding parking downtown, the
demolitions of properties in the Capital Avenue corridor, the MSP project, and the old
Ramada Inn property being in disrepair.
5) Adjourn
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time, 9:19 a.m., motion carried.