HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-1994PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994
L CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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. Curfie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh,
Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Finance Director Victor Thompson, Storm Drainage
Engineer Tim Carlaw, Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds, and Personnel Director
Brenda Kennedy. Guests in attendance were Chamber of Commerce member John
Raeder, J.K. Consulting Jill Kur~rst, Valley Daily News John Kaiser, Hapsmith
Corporation John Keegan and, T.P.E. Victor Bishop.
* Agenda Modification for Resolution No. 2580, Henderson Homes, was distributed for
Agenda ISSUE F. for action at their December 12, 1994 Public Works Committee
meeting.
NOTE: Correction to the Agenda item should be ISSUE E., not ISSUE F.
** NOTE: Distribution of the Agreement between the City of Auburn and Washington
Supermall Interests L.P. was made.
IL ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2571 - RELEASE OF TEMPORARY DRAINAGE
EASEMENT AT LAKELAND HILLS DIVISION NO. 5
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy explained the reason for releasing the Temporary
Drainage Easement. Public Works Committee Chairman Rich Wagner asked for
clarification of the terms of the agreement and requested an area map. The
Resolution was tabled and will appear on the Agenda for December 27, 1994.
B. RF_.SOLUTION NO. 2568 - JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTH KING COUNTY REGIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh presented Resolution No. 2568 with all of
the requested corrections, as per the November 14, 1994 Public Works meeting.
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner expressed the need for Committee members
to review the Joint Operational Agreement with the Public Works Department in
greater detail. The Resolution was tabled and will appear on the Agenda for
December 27, 1994.
NOTE: Correction to Agenda Bill approval form. The participating City should
be Covington Water District, not Coving Water District.
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C. ORDINANCE NO. 4718 - AMENDING CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE
13.04.360, PERTAINING TO CITY OF AUBURN WATER RATES
Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh presented Ordinance No. 4718 requesting
the increase of water rates to be effective January 1995. The Public Works
Committee recommended approval at the December 19, 1994 Council meeting.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 4719, AMENDING CITY CODE 13.20.440,
PERTAINING TO CITY OF AUBURN SEWER RATES
Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh presented Ordinance No. 4719 requesting
the increase of sewer rates effective January 1995. The Public Works
Committee recommended approval at the December 19, 1994 Council meeting.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2580 - REIMBURSE HENDERSON HOMES FOR
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-SIX
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND NO CENTS
($46,820.00)
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy recommended the release of the System
Development Charges in the amount of forty-six thousand eight hundred twenty
dollars and no cents ($46,820.00). The project is now complete and the
improvements required by the City; have now been dedicated back to the City.
Being satisfied with the information provided, the Public Works Committee
recommended approval at the December 19, 1994 Council meeting.
The Public Works Committee made the decision to proceed with the presentation of the
Agreement between the City of Auburn and Washington Supermall Interests L.P.
Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds announced the Agreement had been finalized
with the Supermall. Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds and Attorney John
Keegan, Hapsmith Corporation, are in concurrence.
Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds directed the Public Works Committee's
attention to the document and proceeded to brief the Committee on the final negotiated
changes.
The Public Works Committee approved the Agreement; with the exception of the
Police Services portion, which is to be directed to the Municipal Services Committee
for review and approval.
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RI. CONSENT
A. NONE
IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. TRAFFIC MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RACETRACK
B. PRESENTATION OF THE STORM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
C. REVIEW OF OPTIONS FOR RIVERWALK STREET CORRECTIONS
The above information and discussion items were tabled until the Public Works
Committee meeting December 27, 1994.
NOTE: CONSENT C. should be corrected to River Park, not Riverwalk, per
Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer.
ITEMS DISCUSSED AT THE JOINT MEETING OF THE PCDC AND P.W.
COMMITTEE
D. AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Mr. Krauss gave the introduction indicating that this is being considered a Phase
I Plan that does not include acquisition of the Garrett property. The City is still
seeking FAA support for a study of that possible expansion. Shane Ristine, the
City's consultant reviewed the plan noting in particular proposed maintenance
and improvement items including the acquisition of three small parcels of land.
Two of the parcels are for safety-related improvements at the south end and
west side of the runway. The third is a potential expansion area located north of
the transient tie downs.
The Council provided a variety of comments. Staff was asked to define
ultimate growth plans in terms of aircraft size the airport can accommodate.
The Council was assured that no change in the present aircraft mix is being
proposed. There were several questions regarding airport financing. Staff
stated that the airport has a positive track record of being able to operate
without City subsidy and the goal is to keep this policy; however, there will be
substantial investment needed to construct improvements and undertake
maintenance that will ultimately pay for itself and at the present time there is no
funding source in place to handle this. It was indicated that the City would seek
public private partnerships where possible and described the proposed new
building to house aviation related businesses, airport office, pilot lounge and
potential restaurant. Pat Bums asked for a clarification regarding Phase II of
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the Planning effort and when this may occur. Staff indicated that the FAA may
fund the plan in 1996 and that it would take at least 12-18 months to complete.
The public participation process was described with an open house slated for
sometime in January.
E. REVIEW LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC STANDARDS
Steve Mullen gave the briefing on the revised staff proposal. Based upon the
input from the Council workshop in November staff had modified the original
proposal. Instead of an LOS D for the entire City, it was now proposed that
LOS D only be employed on major corridors. At all other intersections, LOS C
would be maintained. Steve indicated that in the future, by measuring LOS on
a corridor rather then individual intersection basis, developers obligations to
provide mitigation would actually be increased.
The Council discussed the new concept at length. Initial questions focused upon
developer responsibilities. Staff made it clear that developers are only liable for
impact due to their development and cannot be charged for existing deficiencies.
Pat Burns indicated a desire to maintain LOS C but may support a D based upon
a case by case analysis. He cited the example of 15th and Auburn Way North
where it is unreasonable to think that the City would support a roadway
improvement project in light of its impact on surrounding land uses even if the
funding could be found to build it. The Council asked that staff prepare a
comparable analysis for each critical intersection and corridor. Staff was
directed to bring the item back before the Public Works Committee.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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