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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-1992PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 2, 1992 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Chairman Pete Whittall, Councilman Rich Wagner, Councilman Pat Burns, and Councilman Don Kurle. Staff present were Public Works Director Frank A. Currie, Assistant Public Works Director Alice I. Conrad, City Engineer Mary Seabrands, Airport Manager John Anderson, and Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen. Guests were Stan Piha, Sam Haleva, Rory Connally, and Steve Lawson. ISSUES A. 8TH AND AUBURN WAY SOUTH - PROPOSED STREET VACATION CONCERNS (REFERENCE 2/18/92 COUNCIL MEETING) Steve Mullen related to the Committee concerns regarding the area of Auburn Way South and "D" Street, and the proposed Vacation, explaining the City's philosophy with regards to crosswalks, future signals, and roadway improvements which might be expected in the area. After discussion, the Committee recommended to the Council that the Vacation request be approved at the March 2 Council meeting. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2284 - RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 1089 The Committee approved Resolution No. 2284, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. C. RESOLUTION NO. 2285 - AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS SHARING OF THE SOUTH 277 STREET AND AUBURN WAY NORTH TRAFFIC SIGNAL Mary Seabrands reviewed with the Committee a previous Agreement for signal work, that was held in abeyance until further study, to determine the number of lanes on South 277 Street that will be required. The new Agreement places the City of Auburn in the lead role, and results in a 54% County share, and a 46% City of Auburn share. The Committee approved the proposed Agreement, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 2 MARCH 2, 1992 D. ORDINANCE NO. 4549 - CONDEMNATION ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PREPARE A PETITION FOR CONDEMNATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, RIGHT-OF-WAY ON AUBURN WAY SOUTH NEAR ACADEMY DRIVE S.E. - STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. 287, CONTRACT 92-05 Mary Seabrands explained a single parcel remains to be acquired for the widening of the intersection of Auburn Way South and Academy Drive, and installation of a traffic signal. The Condemnation Ordinance would allow the City to acquire the property through eminent domain or continue negotiations, which are presently being carried out. The Committee approved the Ordinance, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. E. RESOLUTION NO. 2286 - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WILSEY & HAM PACIFIC, INC. CONTRACT WITH AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT John Anderson discussed with the Committee four proposed airport improvements which would be accomplished as a result of an additional FAA grant. The Committee approved the proposed Contract revision with Wilsey & Ham, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. CONSENT A. FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 - STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. 281, CONTRACT 91-01 - ROBISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. B. C. The Committee approved the final Pay Estimate, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 11 - STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. 276, CONTRACT 90-05 - R. W. SCOTT CONSTRUCTION, INC. The Committee approved the final Pay Estimate, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 - STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. 294, CONTRACT 91-10 - M. A. SEGALE, INC. The Committee approved the final Pay Estimate, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 2, 1992 Page 3 D. VEHICLE SURPLUS AND SALE REQUEST A list of vehicles to be surplused and sold at the next available auction was presented to the Committee for review and approval. The Committee approved the list and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. E. UTILITY BILL ADJUSTMENT TO ACCOUNT 1213-2740 IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS AND NINETY- FIVE CENTS ($130.95) TO J. L. PROPERTIES (LEE HARDIN) The Committee approved the utility bill adjustment as presented, and recommended approval to the Council at the March 2 meeting. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. MS/bd REF. H:\ENGINEERING\E92\E92-229