HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-1994PUBLIC WORKS COMMITFEE MINUTES JUNE 27, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Booth,
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Don Kurle, and
Council/Committee member Pat Burns. Staff in attendance were Public Works Director Frank
A. Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Traffic Engineer
Steve Mullen and Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh. Guest was John Raeder (Chamber of
Commerce).
ISSUES
A. RE~OLUTION NO. 2537 o AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE
IN PLACE OF USE OF WATER RIGHT TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
(DOE)
Dennis Dowdy presented the issue of the application for a change in place of
use. The approval will allow Auburn to sell water to other Cities and Districts.
Discussion followed and centered around protection of our current rights and no
commitment to continue to serve others even if we are in a shortage situation.
It was recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution.
CONSENT
A. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE, JULY 27 - 30, 1994
Committee recommended approval.
B. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AUBURN GOOD OL'
DAYS, PARKING LOTS AND STREETS FOR EVENTS ON AUGUST 19 -
21, 1994 AND AUGUST 20, 1994 FOR THE PARADE
Committee recommended approval.
C. AWARD BID FOR PR 526 - SUBBASIN 'F' STORM DRAINAGE
UPGRADE TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CrIANDOUT)
Discussion ensued relative to the range of bids and staffs knowledge past
performance of the low bidder.
The Committee recommended approval.
INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. AUBURN'S SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Dennis Selle discussed the criteria for the ranking and described the rationale
for the array of projects. Discussion followed relative to the various projects
and their relative priority. Committee voted to submit as presented, but asked
that a specific comparison between Kersey Way (Project #27) and some already-
funded similar project as to the application.
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B. PROPOSED FUTURE LIDS
Main St. - Discussion occurred as to the equity in property owner paxticipation
between this project and the 1991 Main Street Project.
~B~ Street - (30th N.E. to 37th N.E.) discussion as to nonremonstrances and
success of the project as an LID.
N.E. Sidewalk Project -_Project limits defined to include all of Auburn Way
No. and Auburn Way So. Staff discussed kickoff meeting with affected
property owners. Staff answered concerns about equity of LID costs to
property owners relative to the southeast district of last year.
C.8TH STREET N.E. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS FOR STORM
IMPROVEMENTS
No Action - continue effort.
D. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR PROJECT WORK
Posponed to a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
7:50 p.m.
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