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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ON THE WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATER BECAUSE OF THE IMPACTS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN Resolution 2917 was withdrawn from the Agenda for further staff work.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 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1998 PAGE 2 OF 4 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. P~UBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1998 PAGE 3 OF 4 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. · ~UBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1998 PAGE 4 OF 4 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. LS/bd REF. E:XMINUTES\98PW2-1 (H:XENGINEERXE98XE98-81