HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 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, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Finance Director Diane
Supler, Water Utility Engineer Carl T. Every, Storm Utility Engineer Tim Carlaw, Parks
Director Dick Deal and Public Works Secretary Laurie Scheder.
Guests in attendance were John Raeder, Bill Ptacek and David Kunselman from the King
County Library System and Matthew Stannard, Consultant from Olsen Surdberg
Architects. Bruce Alverson was present for discussion of Item III. F.
A presentation was made by Park Director Dick Deal, Matthew Stannard, Consultant
from Olsen Surberg Architects, and Bill Ptacek and Dave Kunselman from the King
County Library System. Issues discussed were traffic flow, access standards, and
proposed facility architecture. Multi-use of the facility, and the schedule for completion
of the new facility. The primary purpose of the briefing was to familiarize the Committee
members with features of the new facility.
II. ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2917, REQUESTS THAT THE ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS REQUIRE A FULL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
ON THE WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATER BECAUSE OF THE IMPACTS
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
Resolution 2917 was withdrawn from the Agenda for further staff work.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2918, AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT WITH KCM, INC. FOR UPDATING
THE COMPREHENSIVE STORM DRAINAGE PLAN
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy presented Resolution No. 2918; and noted for the
record that the amount of the agreement should read $190,100.00. It was noted
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that this is a time and materials contract not to exceed $190,100.00. Further
discussion was deferred until after the executive session of the Public Works
Committee.
After the executive session, Resolution No. 2918 was approved with direction to
staff to limit consultant authorization at this time to tasks 1, 3 and 4. The
remaining scope of services is to be revised, updated and presented to the
Committee as soon as feasible for additional discussion. The presentation will
include the full scope of work required for the Comprehensive Plan update with
optional elements for the Committee to consider prior to full contract approval.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2921, AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH CAROLYN BROWNE ASSOCIATES FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR
THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Public Works Committee recommended approval to the City Council at their
February 17, 1998 meeting.
III. CONSENT
A. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO STANDARD
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT NO. AG-C-18 WITH SVERDRUP CIVIL, INC.
FOR $223,258.00
The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Consent items A through
D to be presented to City Council at their February 17, 1998 meeting.
B. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BDS FOR PR 603, SCENIC DRIVE
PHASE 2
The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Consent items A through
D to be presented to City Council at their February 17, 1998 meeting.
C. RADIO SURPLUS APPROVAL
The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Consent items A through
D to be presented to City Council at their February 17, 1998 meeting.
D. VEHICLE SURPLUS AND SALE REQUEST
The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Consent items A through
D to be presented to City Council at their February 17, 1998 meeting.
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E. TEMPORARY RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT NO. 4-98 FOR DONOVAN
BROTHERS
The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Consent items E through
F.
F. ROW PERMIT NO. 05-98, A FIVE YEAR PERMIT TO AUBURN VALLEY
MOTORS FOR COMMUNICATION CABLES UNDER AUBURN WAY
NORTH BETWEEN 3401 AND 3420 AUBURN WAY NORTH
Mr. Alverson desired to clarify the conditions of the permit. After some
discussion of his concerns the City Engineer suggested that the concerns would all
be addressed during a pre-construction conference which would be scheduled by
the City's Construction Manager. The Committee approved the permit and
directed the City Engineer to develop the special conditions to assure that
accessibility of the alley and public parking lot is addressed.
IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. WATER UTILITY PUBLIC EDUCATION UPDATE
Water Utility Engineer Carl Every gave a brief presentation updating the Public
Works Committee members on the status of our Water Utility Public Education
Program.
B. PACIFIC GROUNDWATER GROUP UPDATE
Water Utility Engineer Carl T. Every described in detail the status of the Pacific
Groundwater Group update. He addressed concerns regarding the line item
budget amount, the updated status regarding Comprehensive Water Resource
budget line item. This will be represented to the Public Works Committee for
additional discussion in two to four weeks.
C. MCKESSON WATER SUPPLY
Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh briefed the Public Works Committee on the
current status of McKesson Water Supply. The Public Works Committee
requested McKesson make a presentation of their operation and plans for using
Aubum's water sources. Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh will make
arrangements and will schedule a presentation at a later date.
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D. B STREET LID STATUS REPORT
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy and Finance Director Diane Supler updated the
Public Works Committee on the status of the B Street Lid. We are presently
waiting for an opinion from the Bond Council to determine the legal status on the
protest with regards to the validity of some of the Street Delay Agreements.
E. CROSSWALK MARKING
Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen presented to the Public Works Committee a
detailed analysis regarding crosswalk markings. A general discussion was held.
Committee members will review the documentation and remm with additional
questions, if necessary.
F. SUNBREAK DECORATIVE SIDEWALKS
Staff explained that the research continues. However it is not yet complete to
recommend a proper method of participation. Staff will return at a later date.
G. CAPITAL PROJECTS STATUS REPORT
Brief discussion was held regarding the current Capital Projects Status Report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Public Works Committee went into executive session at 8:45 p.m., and retumed to open
session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss matters of litigation.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjoin-ned at 9:45p.m.
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