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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2001MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER I0, 2001 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held December 10, 2001 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer and Fred Poe STAFF PRESENT: Dick Deal OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Booth The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:30 p.m. ACTION ITEMS 1. PSE Easement at Auburn Golf Course - Resolution No. 3400 Director Deal explained that this easement is needed so a new power line for the irrigation pump house can be installed by Puget Sound Energy. The existing power line has failed several times in the past and needs to be replaced. PSE will not replace the line without the easement. The new line will be placed in conduit so if it needs replacement in the future it will not require an excavation on the course. Motion made by Sue Singer to recommend approval of Resolution No. 3400. Fred Poe seconded the motion. Trish Borden concurred. 2. Museum Services Agreement - Resolution No. 3356 The City of Auburn and White River Historical Society have had a parmership for the past several years to manage the White River Museum in Les Gove Park. The partnership has been very successful with over one million dollars in improvements to the museum in the past six years. The new agreement expands the original scope of service in the original agreement to include parmering with the City on the development of the Olson Farm site. The Olson Farm is a very significant site that when restored will preserve an excellent model of a working farm in the valley. The museum society is a 501 ©3 organization able to apply for grants only available for non-profit organizations. The City can apply for grants available for government agencies and by working together it is anticipated that funds for the Olson Farm will be easier to obtain. A master site plan for the Olson Farm improvements has been completed and it is anticipated that it will take approximately two million dollars to make the necessary improvements. Other changes in the agreement include: 1) deleting an appointment to the Board by the City of Kent, 2) creating emeriti appointments to the Board, 3) extending the agreement from its current five year term to a ten year term, and 4) an annual presentation by Society outlining the upcoming year goals and objectives. There was discussion regarding the annual presentation and it was decided that" a report on activity from the previous year" should be added to Article 2. Section F. Motion made by Sue Singer to recommend approval of Resolution No. 3356. Fred Poe seconded the motion. Trish Borden concurred. 3. Change Order #5 and Final Pay Estimate to Contract No. 00-16 The Auburn Senior Center was completed earlier this fall and this is the final change order and pay estimate to Steele Corporation for that project. Motion made by Sue Singer to recommend approval of Change Order #5 and the Final Pay Estimate to Steele Corporation for the construction of the Auburn Senior Center. Fred Poe seconded the motion. Trish Borden concurred. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Dykstra Footbridge The Dykstra footbridge has been closed since August when it was determined that one of the main support posts on the north tower was not structurally sound. Director Deal reported that minor repair work was completed in early PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 10, 2001 October by Nordic Construction to correct the situation and make minor handrail improvements. Both were anticipated to be temporary improvements so the bridge, a major part of our non-motorized transportation system, could be re-opened during the fall with permanent repairs scheduled for a later date. While on site Nordic Construction identified other structural issues and as a result the bridge has remained closed. Ruppert Engineering was hired to do a more thorough structural analysis of the bridge and Ruppert determined that the entire north tower needed to be replaced. In addition the entire handrail needs to be replaced and several of the purlins, originally built from non-treated material, had failed and need to be replaced. It is estimated that the cost of repairs will be $40,000 - $50,000. 2. River Rim Easement Director Deal updated the committee on the drainage easement for the River Rim project. City staffand the developer have agreed to a location and design for the storm water system that will cross the south end of the Olson Farm property and drain into the Green River. The developer is drawing up the easement at this time and when it is received by City staff a resolution will be created and brought back before this Committee for approval. It is anticipated that the agreement will be forwarded to the Committee in January 2002. 3. A Walk in the Park An Auburn citizen, Don Stevenson, is planning to walk 8,000 miles in Game Farm Park in 2002. He calls his trek "A Walk in the Park" and intends to begin January 14th and average 30 miles a day. He will complete his quest in late fall. It is a fund raising effort for multiple sclerosis and he hopes to get people to donate to the national MS Society. Director Deal mentioned that the Parks and Recreation staff are working with Mr. Stevenson and hope to find ways to get citizens interested in walking for fitness as a result of this activity. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. PCDC\MIN\12A-2001 PAGE 2