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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-08-11 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street Council Chambers and Virtual August 11, 2022 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 5 of 5 Mike Lester 5 of 5 David Kemna 5 of 5 Mark Schreiber 5 of 5 Committee Members Absent: Scott Spencer 4 of 5 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer Jon Fitch, Civil Engineer II Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Manager Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Jessica Rackers, IT 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; Frank Rycyk; and Matt Brenneke. 1) Introductions No formal introductions were made at this time. 2) Approval of the July 14 and July 27, 2022 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to approve the July 14 and July 27 minutes, motion carried. 3) Old Business 1. Ten Hour Parking (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained staff received many comments regarding the ten-hour parking mainly regarding the two blocks in front of the churches in the area. Staff suggests removing the two blocks east of Madison Street on Capitol Avenue. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee August 11, 2022 2 There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the implementation of the app to pay for parking, the vendor for the product, and the time frame. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to approve the ten- hour parking as presented with the removal of the 200 and 300 blocks of East Capitol Avenue, motion carried. 2. High Street Viaduct (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained MoDOT’s connection to the bridge. He explained the section of High Street between Bolivar and Mulberry was, by signed agreement with the City, taken over by the State Highway Commission who in turn helped with the funding of the current bridge. In December of 1970 another agreement was signed which the Commission relinquished the rights given to them by the 1948 agreement. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the design of a replacement for the High Street Viaduct, the Bartlett and West contract to review the existing hole in the bridge, cost estimate for repair, the possibility of closing the viaduct, funding, and discussion with the school. 3. Program for Upgrading Private Stormwater Systems (Don Fontana/David Bange) Mr. Bange explained complaints from citizens have been going on for over 70 years and according to some old City Council minutes the City would purchase the pipe and the property owners would have it installed. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding requests received by property owners, doing a similar ordinance as the Nei ghborhood Improvement Program where proper owner would pay a cost per foot and have 100 percent participation, and the City not being responsible for other items on private property such as fences, sheds, gardens, etc. 4. Historic Legacy District Ordinance (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee explained the district would formally recognize geographical areas of historic and cultural significance that no longer exist. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to refer the ordinance to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 5. Bird Scooters (Ryan Moehlman) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee August 11, 2022 3 Mr. Moehlman explained the City entered into a license agreement on June 24, 2021 with Bird Rides, Inc. which allows Bird to operate a shared active transportation network on the City’s rights-of-way. The license agreement may be terminated if is not in the best interest of the health, safety, or welfare of City residents and visitors. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the complaints, having the Active Transportation Committee to review, and staff bringing a report from the stakeholder interviews back to the Committee. 6. Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues Mr. Brenneke of 1605 Marion stated that he would like the City to fix the stormwater issue on his property. He felt he should not be responsible for someone who built this back in 1938 and would like to pay less than 20 percent to have it repaired. Chairman Fitzwater thanked Mr. Brenneke for his comments. • Councilman Schreiber asked the status of the structure in the 200 block and 408 Lafayette Street. Mr. Sanders explained a check was sent to the MO Department of Economic Development to remove federal funding ties at 408 Lafay ette. He stated he was not sure of the status of the structure in the 200 block of Lafayette Street. • Chairman Fitzwater asked about the parking garage report. Mr. Smith explained it is delay for a week or two. • Mr. Morasch explained the change order to the asphalt program is unable to be fulfilled due to the increased costs. Staff will be asking the Council to consider some concrete street repairs instead. • Chairman Fitzwater asked about the internet companies working all over the City tearing up yards. Mr. Smith explained staff has reorganized staffing to monitor this work. Many of the contractors are out of town groups. 5) Reports: Neighborhood Service Grant Updates (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee gave an update on the grants. She explained 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. 6) Adjourn Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:15 a.m.).