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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-11-10 minutes 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. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee November 10, 2022 2 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) Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee November 10, 2022 3 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.