HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-1997PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Booth,
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Gene Cerino and
Council/Committee member Fred Poe. Staff in attendance were Public Works Director
Frank A. Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Utilities
Engineer Dwight Holobaugh, Water Utility Engineer Carl Every, Planning Director Paul
Krauss, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, Finance Director Diane Supler, and Public Works
Secretary Laurie Scheder.
Guests in attendance were Pete Lewis and John Raeder from the Chamber of Commerce,
Fred Stevens, resident on "J" Street NE.
CITIZEN INPUT - PARKING AROUND THE HIGH SCHOOL
Fred Stevens, resident of "J" St. NE, returned to the Public Works Committee to discuss
parking by the students of Auburn High School.
After discussing several alternative remedies, it was determined that staff will prepare
sample signs that limit the parking on the block of "J" Street just south of 4th Street NE.
After coordination with residents of that block, providing there is general community
support for such restrictive signing, staff will report back to the Committee with an
appropriate signing solution. A trial period of one year was discussed, once the solution
is proposed.
NOTE: An Executive Session was called from 5:20 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
II. ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2868, PIPE LINE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the Council at their
August 18, 1997 meeting.
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AGENDA MODIFICATION "A." SHOULD BE "B.". "'
B. ORDINANCE NO. 5005 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 12.60
ENTITLED "RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS", SECTION 12.60.020 ENTITLED
"FEE" FOR PROVIDING FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
USE AGREEMENTS LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy explained the request for "Right-of-Way Permits"
to be effective longer than five years.
The Public Works Committee recommended approval at their August 18, 1997
meeting.
III. CONSENT
A. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 97-09, PR 529, TO BRAD MASON TRUCKING
AND EXCAVATING, INC. ON THEIR LOW BID OF $44,526.00 PLUS WA
STATE TAX FOR THE DEMO OF TWO RESIDENCES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SR18/"C" STREET SW RAMP
As per agenda modification; rejection of all bids and permission to advertise.
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the Council at their
August 18, 1997 meeting.
B. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PR 560, CONTRACT NO. 97-14 AND REQUEST
PERMISSION TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS
The Public Works Committee members requested an explanation of the rejection
of all bids. Staff explained the irregularities that occurred.
Being satisfied, the Committee recommended approval to the Council at their
August 18, 1997 meeting.
AGENDA MODIFICATION "B." SHOULD BE "C.".
C. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 97-01, PR 589, 1997 CITY STREET
REHABILITATION
Staff briefed the Public Works Committee (see attached spreadsheet) on the
options for awarding the contract. After discussion of the possibilities and the
funding requirements for each, the Committee decided to award the contract to the
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lowest bidder as bid, but directing staff to negotiate a change order reducing" '
Schedule "C" to an mount essential to keep the scope of the total project within
the authorized mount of $714,997.00.
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the Council at the
August 18, 1997 meeting with the above stated condition.
D. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID PR 568, AUBURN 400 PONDS
The Public Works Committee questioned the timing and if completion of project
would be by the end of the construction season. Staff responded that several
activities are being parallel processed to achieve timely project execution within
the approved construction period.
The Public Works Committee recommended approval at their August 18, 1997
meeting.
E. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID FOR PR 623, COAL CREEK
SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT
The Public Works Committee questioned the timing and if completion of the
project would be by the end of the construction season.
Staff responded that the project is not necessarily restricted by seasonal changes.
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the Council at their
August 18, 1997 meeting.
F. VEHICLE SURPLUS AND SALE REQUEST
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the Council at their
August 18, 1997 meeting.
AGENDA MODIFICATION ADDITION OF ITEM "G.".
G. HOME PLATE
Staff updated Public Works Committee on current status of Good O1' Days
blanket permit.
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The Public Works Committee agreed to the issuance of an individual permfffor
Home Plate should the Mayor determine that this action is required to resolve a
conflict.
IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. SANITARY SEWER COST OF SERVICE STUDY
Delete per agenda modification.
B. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CODE CHANGES
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy updated the Public Works Committee on changes
needed in current codes which will be conditioned with implementation of the
new Telecommunications Ordinance.
1. (This item will be retuming to the Public Works Committee as
refinements to the four ordinances are completed)
CORRECTION TO AGENDA, MODIFICATION "B." SHOULD BE "C.".
C.DRAFT CODE CHANGES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS
Delete per agenda modification.
D.PRIORITY - FUTURE WATER WHOLESALE
Due to time constraints discussion of this item was deferred until a later date.
Distribution of a staff paper was made for Public Works Committee members to
review.
E. MILL CREEK SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN
Planning Director Paul Krauss briefed the Public Works Committee members on
the completed Mill Creek Area Management Plan.
F. STREET LIGHTING
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at a later date.
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G. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT ~ '
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at a later date.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:26 p.m., in time for the Special Council Workshop on Telecommtmications at
6:30 p.m.
NOTE: There was a Special Council Workshop on Telecommunications at 6:30 PM.
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