HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-08-03 minutesApproved August 3, 2023
MINUTES
Transportation and Traffic Commission
August 3, 2023
Commission Members (present)
Stephen Brooks
William Farr
Keegan Evans
Ryan Towner
Jeffrey Collins
Matt Schmitz
Commission Members (Absent)
Karl Staub
Julie Allen
Jack Atterberry
Council Liaison
Aaron Mealy
Staff (present)
David Bange
Tia Griffin
Megan Cantlon
Taylor Roettgen
Stg. Doug Ruediger
Rachel Senzee
Staff (Absent)
Guest(s): Stephi Smith (News Tribune), Abraham Numerick, Michelle Brooks (Jefferson City
Community Center), Pastor Penny Weston, Earnette Smith, Carolyn Anthony, Mary William-
Coloy, and Mike Lester
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ryan Towner at 8:15 a.m., a quorum was present
at that time.
1. Introduction
Committee members welcomed new member Mr. Matt Schmitz.
2. Acceptance of the July 6, 2023 meeting minutes
Mr. William Farr made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Stephen Brooks seconded
the motion; Mr. Farr had a discussion to amend minutes changing his vote from abstain
to opposed on both new business and other business. all members were in favor of
motion. Mr. Farr made a motion to approve amended minutes. Mr. Brooks seconded. All
in favor of the amended minutes.
3. New Business
4) Old Business
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5) Other Business
a) Request to restore parking along E. Dunklin Street between Cherry Street and Lafayette
Street [Requestor: Michelle Brooks on behalf of the Second Christian Church]
Mr. Towner read the history of the request. Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. The
requestor had an online petition for an expression to support the request to restore
parking which had 175 responses. Additionally, there was hand signed petition with 63
signatures. The city suggested adding 3 parking spaces on the southside of E. Dunklin
Street across from the Second Christian Church. The staff suggested the Second Christian
Church to reach out to Lincoln University to ask for approved parking in near lots. The
staff also suggested changes in their current parking lot at their own expense. A lengthy
discussion occurred with the commission members, requestor, members of the public and
members of the church. Mr. Farr made a motion to add 3 parking spaces on the southside
of E. Dunklin Street. Mr. Schmitz seconded the motion. All members were in favor,
motion passes. (5-0-0)
Aye: Mr. Stephen Brooks, Mr. Keegan Evans, Mr. Matt Schmitz, Mr. Jeffrey Collins and
Mr. William Farr
Opposed:
Abstain:
b) Request to restore parking along E. Dunklin Street between Marshall Street and
Lafayette Street [Requestor: Michelle Brooks on behalf of the Jefferson City Community
Center]
Mrs. Griffin read the history of the request and gave the staff report. There are 2 parking
spaces on the northside and 2 parking spaces on the southside of E. Dunklin Street
approved in June 2023. The staff recommended to add 3 street parking spaces on the
northside of E. Dunklin along with the 4 approved parking spaces and changing the gore
area. The staff recommended to add 6 parking spaces on the southside of E. Dunklin on
the right-of-way along with the 2 approved on the northside. The staff recommended the
Community Center to add a private drive on the westside of their building. A lengthy
discussion between the commission members, the requestor, members of the public, and
members of the Community Center. Mr. Brooks made a motion to add 3 additional
parking spaces on the northside of E. Dunklin along with the 4 already approved parking
spaces. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. All members were in favor, motion passes. (5-0-
0)
Aye: Mr. Stephen Brooks, Mr. Keegan Evans, Mr. Matt Schmitz, Mr. Jeffrey Collins and
Mr. William Farr
Opposed:
Abstain:
c) Request to change Transportation & Traffic Commission meetings the 1st Friday of the
month at 8:15 a.m. [Requestor: Commission member Mr. William Farr]
Mr. William Farr made a motion to move the Transportation & Traffic Commission
meetings to the 1st Friday of the month at 8:15 a.m. Mr. Stephen Brooks seconded
motion. All members were in favor, motion passes. (5-0-0)
Aye: Mr. Stephen Brooks, Mr. Keegan Evans, Mr. Matt Schmitz, Mr. Jeffrey Collins and
Mr. William Farr
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Opposed:
Abstain:
6) Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Stephen Brooks which was seconded
by Mr. Keegan Evans. All members were in favor of motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:43
a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Megan Cantlon