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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
November 10, 2022
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 8 of 8
David Kemna 7 of 8
Mike Lester 8 of 8
Mark Schreiber 8 of 8
Scott Spencer 7 of 8
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
David Bange, City Engineer
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Jon Fitch, Civil Engineer II
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Matt Kreyling, Building Official
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Katrina Williams, Planner II
Eric Barron, Planning/MPO Manager
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
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: Councilman Derrick Spicer, Eric Landwehr,
Jessica Steinmetz, Mel Steinmetz, Bonnie Steinmetz, and Harry Otto.
1) Introductions
No formal introductions were made at this time.
2) Approval of the October 13, 2022 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Spencer requested the minutes be amended by adding “Councilman
Spencer requested Committee members to participate in the subject deeper.”
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the October 13
minutes with Councilman Spencer’s amendment, motion carried.
Chairman Fitzwater requested to move Item 3.4. to the top of the agenda.
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3) Business
4. Cole County Roadway Corridor Projects-Militia Drive and Wildwood (Eric
Landwehr)
Mr. Landwehr gave a presentation on the projects. He stated the Wildwood Drive
extension became a City/County Cooperative Project in 2012. There has been recent
discussion with affected property owners and they are on board. This project could be
ready for construction in 2024. The Militia Drive extension is a possible location for a
future Hwy 179 connection to the east or connection to Route M. Recent conversations
with city and county leaders and property owners have brought this idea to the forefront.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present
regarding funding, priorities, and multi-modal transportation projects.
1. Basin 10 Sanitary Sewer Improvements with CCPW in Westview
Subdivision (Eric Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained Cole County Public Works will be improving streets and
stormwater in the Westview Subdivision in 2023. By bidding the City’s sanitary sewer
improvements with Cole County’s work will be construction cost savings in traffic control
and restoration. Staff recommends a design contract with Bartlett and West, Inc. to take
advantage of these savings.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to refer the
contract to the City Council with recommendation to approve.
2. Sign Code Update (Matt Kreyling)
Mr. Kreyling explained staff is wanting specific direction of the requests
pertaining to the Advertising and Sign code.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding temporary
signage and feather flags. Chairman Fitzwater requested Councilman Spence r
coordinate with staff on changes to the code.
3. CDBG Policies and Procedures Manual Resolution (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained this is the last year for this plan and a new plan will be
presented in 2024. Ms. Stratman stated the plan needs approval by the Council
effective January 1, 2023.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the
resolution to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
5. Annexation (Councilman Spencer)
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Councilman Spencer requested to discuss any areas for potential growth within the
City.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding areas of
potential growth for the City, properties must be contiguous, the need for an Annexation
Committee, concern with fire response times, the annexation plan done in 1996, and
property owners are required to sign a voluntary annexation form for sewer outside the
city limits.
Councilman Spencer moved and Councilman Lester seconded to recommend
the City Council put together an annexation committee to review annexation, motion
carried.
4) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other
Public Works Issues)
Councilman Fitzwater requested Committee members review the parking study for
the work session on Monday evening.
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.
5 Capital Area Active Transportation Plan Update (Katrina Williams)
Ms. Williams explained the public meetings for the Transit Fare Increases public
hearings, one which was held last evening and another is scheduled for November 17 from 9-11
a.m. She stated a public survey will be open through December 9. The results of the public
survey and a public meeting will be reviewed by City Council.
Ms. Williams then explained the new plan will integrate the existing plan (Capital Area
Pedestrian and Bicycle plan from 2016 with the new plan. Staff received over 763 surveys
during the first round of engagement. Between December 1 and 2, there will be three
opportunities to participate in a Walk-Audit in the Southside/Old Munichburg neighborhood.
6) Adjourn
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at this
time (8:54 a.m.), motion carried.