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Home My Public Portal About2023-04-13 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street Council Chambers and Virtual April 13, 2023 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ron Fitzwater 13 of 13 David Kemna 12 of 13 Mike Lester 13 of 13 Mark Schreiber 11 of 13 Scott Spencer 12 of 13 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Don Fontana, Engineering Eric Bowers, Airport Supervisor Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services David Grellner, Interim Director of Planning & Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Katrina Williams, Planner II Dave Helmick, Housing/Property Supervisor Grant Harmann, IT Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator Matt Schofield, Fire Chief Angie Haslag, Administrative Assistant Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. 1) Closed Session A motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: i. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] Councilman Lester moved seconded by Councilman Kemna to go into closed session meeting. The Committee proceeded with Closed Session with the following vote: Councilman Fitzwater Aye Councilman Kemna Aye Councilman Lester Aye Councilman Schreiber Aye Councilman Spencer Aye 4) Adjourn Closed Session Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee April 9, 2023 2 Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to go in to open session meeting at this time (8:05 a.m.), motion carried with the following vote: Councilman Fitzwater Aye Councilman Kemna Aye Councilman Lester Aye Councilman Schreiber Aye Councilman Spencer Aye The following guests attended the meeting: Jeff Ahlers, Eric Landwehr, Paul Samson, Glen Costales, Aaron Mealy, Mark Schwartz and Mayor Carrie Tergin. 1) Introductions No formal introductions were made at this time. Chairman Fitzwater moved agenda item 5) Reports to first item on agenda. 2) Approval of the March 9, 2023 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the March 9, 2023 meeting minutes, motion carried. 5) Reports: a. Neighborhood Service Grant Updates (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee gave an update on the grants and projects. Ms. Senzee also informed Committee members they have begun working on the next five-year Entitlement Plans. ** At this time Committee Chairman Councilman Fitzwater stepped out and turned the meeting over to Vice Chair Councilman Kemna (8:24 a.m.) 3) Business 1. US Hwy 54 Improvements North Jefferson City (David Bange) Mr. Bange explained staff is recommending that the Council support MoDOT’s option 2 or 3 and indicated that the City has spoken to the MoDOT project manager. There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the various options and reiterating the Committee’s endorsement of option 3. 2. Parking (Britt Smith) a. Madison Street Parking Garage No further discussion b. 100 block of Madison parking Mr. Smith explained staff has received concern for the new rate and changes in fines enforced in front of the Governor’s Mansion. Staff recommends to change it to a 4-hour time limit at $.50/hr. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee April 9, 2023 3 Councilman Spencer moved, seconded by Councilman Lester to forward staff’s recommendation of a 4-hour time limit with a $.50/hr rate and a change in the violation rate. All in favor, motion carries. c. Parking Rate Adjustments Mr. Smith explained the adjustment in the rate structure is needed. The last rate adjustment increase was made in 2005. Staff recommends seven-year period with a 10% rate increase for one year and revisit, or a full schedule rate increase of 10% for the first 2 years and a 70% rate adjustment after. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the rate schedule Councilman Spencer moved, seconded by Councilman Schreiber to endorse a full schedule rate increase for a seven-year period. All in favor, motion carries ** At this time Committee Chairman Councilman Fitzwater returned to meeting (8:49 a.m.) 3. Overlay and Street Rating (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith presented to members that the City had partnered with Columbia Research for street rating and presented graphs on the current pavement ratings. Mr. Smith informed members the cost of services and materials has risen from $84.00/ton to $104/ton. Staff recommends funding to get as many streets overlaid as possible. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present. Mr. Morasch noted there is an item on the council agenda for approving $1.6 million. Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Spencer seconded to propose $800,000.00 from Sales Tax G be allocated to the street overlay for 2023. All in favor, motion carries. 4. MSP/Chestnut Street Extension (David Bange) Mr. Bange presented an update. He noted there is a current prison wall in question in reference as to keep or tear it down. Mr. Bange also proposed a cross section in the area. Mr. Morasch noted this is a City/County funded project. Staff is looking for clarity on how to proceed. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding a parking lot, utilities, retail spaces and added infrastructure. Councilman Fitzwater recommends staff move forward with the current design. 5. Landmark Award for 1431 Greenberry (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee gave presentation on Landmark Award recommendation for 1431 Greenberry, also known as the Dewey house. Staff recommends approval and move to full council. Council Schreiber moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to the refer to the City Council with recommendation to approve. All in favor, motion carries. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee April 9, 2023 4 4) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues) Mr. Eric Landwehr updated the committee on multi-motile project. Funding is there and they are pursuing more grants. Mr. Glen Costales spoke in opposition to a new sidewalk in the area of Plymouth Rock on Vieth Drive and Satinwood. Ms. Mackenzie Walker, via WebEx, questioned the landscape plan for the MSP site and is hoping native landscaping will be used. Mr. Ryan Mohlman informed the committee members that demolition on Capital Avenue has been completed and is currently being seeded and strawed. He also mentioned the old Church next to the Police Department is on line to being demoed. He noted some historic elements of the church have been saved and will be reused. Councilman Kemna showed appreciation the committee members and City staff on the work this committee has done during his time on the council. 5) Moved to first item on agenda 6) Adjourn Councilman Lester moved to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:58 a.m.)