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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street
Council Chambers and Virtual
March 10, 2022
Committee Members Present: Attendance
*Ron Fitzwater 9 of 9
David Kemna 9 of 9
Mike Lester 9 of 9
Mark Schreiber 8 of 9
Scott Spencer 7 of 9
*Arrived late
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operation Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Jon Fitch, Civil Engineer II
Eric Barron, Planning/MPO Manager
Katrina Williams, Planner II
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karli Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Lee Bowden, Planner I
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
Jessica Rackers, IT
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
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: Rebecca Bethmann, Fred Bethmann,
Ashley Varner, and Jeff Haldiman with News Tribune.
1) Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2) Approval of the February 10, 2022 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to approve the
February 10, 2022 minutes, motion carried. Councilman Lester questioned why the
Mural Code Amendment was not on the current agenda.
**Chairman Fitzwater arrived at this time (7:35 a.m.). Chairman Fitzwater explained that
he requested the mural item be removed from this agenda.
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3) New Business
1. Change Order One for Basin 10 – Westview Pump Station Upgrade
(Eric Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained the forcemain has failed multiple times causing discharge
of raw sewage in the backyards of South Brooks and Scruggs Station Road. The pump
station is still undersized for wet weather flows and overflows during heavy rainfall.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to forward the
change order to the City Council with recommendatio n to approve, motion carried.
2. Ohio Street Bridge Update (David Bange)
Mr. Bange explained staff had sent out request for proposals and have chosen
Engineering Surveys and Services to provide the design of the bridge. Staff is
requesting funding to be identified to cover the cost.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding funding,
possible Parks contribution to the project, and the design of the bridge.
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to move forward
with the project using Sales Tax G contingency funds, motion carried.
3. New Grant for Purchase of JeffTran Buses (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch explained staff is requesting the Committee to concur with a
recommendation to pursue two new grant funded hybrid transit buses.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve staff
to pursue the hybrid bus purchase, motion carried.
4. Building Code Review Open House (Sonny Sanders)
Ms. Senzee explained there will be an open house on March 24, 2022 from 4:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss the new building codes. Staff anticipates sending to the City
Council for approval in April.
5. Kraus Property Acquisition Related to Future Parking Expansion (Matt
Morasch)
Mr. Morasch explained staff received a letter from Mr. Kraus regarding the purchase of
his property located at 101 Wall Way.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the cost and the
existing parking garage rehabilitation.
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Councilman Spencer moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to not accept the
proposal from Mr. Kraus, motion carried with the following votes:
Aye: Fitzwater, Schreiber, Lester, Spencer
Abstaining: Kemna
4) Reports: Neighborhood Service Grant Updates (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee gave an update on the grants. Staff is continually looking for opportunities for
use of grant funds. She stated this item will be a continual agenda item to update the public
about funding opportunities, give Council the information to provide their respective
constituency, and provide information to support budgetary decisions.
5) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public
Works Issues
• Ashley Varner discussed the wastewater bond issue to be on the April ballot. She stated
staff would be making a presentation to several civic groups in order to get support for
this issue.
• 2213 Edgewood Stormwater Concerns (Rebecca Bethmann)
Ms. Bethmann explained her issue with the stormwater drainage off of Edgewood Drive
running directly into her basement. She stated the pipe has collapsed but is told there is no
easement for the pipe with the City.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and the Bethmann’s regarding
the collapsed pipe, easement, and having many issues such as this within the City.
Councilman Spencer moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to have staff put
together a proposal with the cost to repair the pipe and bring back to the Committee at the April
meeting, motion carried.
6) Adjourn
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time, 9:40 a.m., motion carried.