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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-01-13 minutes 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. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee January 13, 2022 2 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 Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee January 13, 2022 3 • 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.