The Jefferson City Council met Tuesday night in regular session.

The meeting started with City Administrator Mike Palmer recognizing Dave Davis for his almost 35 years of service in public works with his retirement. The Council then set three public hearings for the March 8th meeting, including the adoption of the 2023 fiscal year budget, and selling properties at 105 North Chestnut Street to Dr. Philip Heisterkamp and 107 North Chestnut Street to Heritage Insurance. 

Additionally, the Council approved $35,000 through a grant to purchase dog kennels and cat cages for the new animal shelter and changing a development agreement from Jefferson Veterinary Clinic to Fairview Veterinary Clinic. The Council also approved three agreements with Bolton and Menk. The first was an engineering agreement for $68,200 for a water line replacement project on Russell Street from Elm Street to the Wastewater Plant, with funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Next was a service agreement for $74,370 for public utility data collection and ArcGIS system for the city to have a digital GIS system. The final agreement was an addendum to a professional services agreement for $2,500 to develop a planting plan for the green spaces along the East Lincoln Way corridor. 

The Council then heard a funding request from the Bell Tower Festival committee. The committee asked for $12,170 for a one time expense to have a carnival in celebration of the city of Jefferson’s sesquicentennial during the festival in June. The Council will consider approving the request at their next council meeting.

Finally, during reports it was mentioned that Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community Executive Director Reegan Hanigan resigned.