HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-11-09 minutesMINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street
Council Chambers and Virtual
November 9, 2023
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Scott Spencer, Chairman 7 of 7
Jack Deeken, V. Chairman - Virtual 7 of 7
Mike Lester 7 of 7
Derrick Spicer 6 of 7
Mark Schwartz 6 of 7
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Gerry Stegeman, Transit Division Manager
Jon Fitch, Public Works
Don Fontana, Public Works
Tia Griffin, Public Works
Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning & Protective Services
David Grellner, Planning & Protective Services
Rachel Senzee, Planning & Protective Services
Katrina Williams, Planning & Protective Services
Shiela Pearre, Finance Director
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Grant Haarmann, ITS
Angie Haslag, PW Administrative Assistant Sr
Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. A quorum was present at this
time. The following guests attended the meeting: Mayor Ron Fitzwater, City Administrator Brian
Crane, Councilman Jeff Ahlers, Gabrielle Teiner-KMIZ, Stephi Smith-News Tribune, Eric
Landwehr –Cole County PW , Harry Otto-Cole County, Paul Samson-JC Rep, Todd Kempker-
Bartlett & West
1) Introductions
Introductions made of Committee members and City staff
2) Approval of the October 12, 2023 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Spicer moved and Councilman Lester seconded to approve the October 12,
2023 meeting minutes, motion carried.
3) Citizen opportunity to address Council Committee on Stormwater and Other Public
Works Issues.
No one present
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4) New Business
a. Yard Waste RFP Discussion (Clint Smith)
Mr. Clint Smith presented to the committee members present, three separate
proposals for a temporary site. He also spoke on revisions to the RFP for a new
site which included three separate ranges of service and cost.
Discussion among Committee members, staff and meeting guests took place. It
was suggested to draft a new RFP, get public comment and present to
committee before going out for bid. Hopeful to have out for bid the beginning of
2024.
b. Parking: Rates, Digital Permits (Britt Smith)
Mr. Britt Smith presented proposed rate increase structure information that was
provided in the meeting packet.
Discussion among Committee members and staff took place. Mr. Smith also
noted the Garage management system is very outdated and vulnerable to cyber-
attacks. He proposes using a new LPR System.
Councilman Lester motioned, seconded by Councilman Spicer to move forward
to full Council to increase currents rates by 10%, plus $4.00 service charge.
Motion carries with the following roll call vote:
Aye: Spencer, Deeken, Lester, Schwartz, Spicer
Nay:
c. Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Jon Fitch)
Mr. Fitch a brief power point presentation on the upcoming Trenchless Sewer
Replacement project.
There was no discussion among committee members and staff.
d. High Street Viaduct Preferred Option Discussion (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch spoke briefly and turned the presentation over to Todd with Bartlett
& West to discuss the five options and get the preferred option from the
Committee. Staff recommends option 2 or 3, or a combination of the two.
Discussion among committee members, staff and guests took place. The
Committee members endorse a combined option of 2 and 3. This will be
presented to full Council after plans are refined.
e. City/County Projects Update: Monroe, Madison, Wildwood,
Stadium/Satinwood (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch spoke and gave updates on numerous City/County Projects.
Monroe Street is in Phase I and goes out for bid in the Spring. Wildwood bridge
work has been delayed. Stadium/Satinwood project is currently in the process of
internal meetings with local residents. The Madison Street upgrade next step will
be to get public input in 2024.
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5) Other/Old Business
Councilman Spencer asked staff about the traffic slowing street Ducks on Sherman’s Hollow
and if they will be removed. Mr. Morasch noted that staff will be removing.
Councilman Schwartz spoke of complaints received on over population of deer in the City
and management needed.
Mr. Morasch gave a brief update on the temporary Yard Waste site. Councilman Schwartz
suggested adding more hours of service. A brief discussion among committee members and
staff took place.
6) Reports
a. Neighborhood Service Grant Updates (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee presented a power point and spoke briefly on the grant updates.
b. MTP Update (Katrina Williams)
Ms. Williams presented a power point presentation and spoke of two major
planning projects. She noted the Draft Plans for the projects are on our City
Website.
7) Adjourn
Councilman Spicer moved, seconded by Councilman Schwartz to adjourn the meeting at
this time (9:32 a.m.)