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CITY OF AUBURN
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
September 13, 2004
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3, located
on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington. Committee
members present were: Chairman Rich Wagner, Member Gene Cerino, and Member Roger
Thordarson. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Utilities Engineer Duane Huskey, Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, Transportation Planner Joe
Welsh, Sewer Utility Engineer Jeff Roscoe, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Assistant Project
Engineer Brian Coleman, City Attorney Dan Heid, and Secretary Lorna Dahlke.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Cerino, seconded by Member Thordarson, that the Committee
approve the Public Works Committee minutes for August 18, 2004, as submitted. Motion
carried.
B. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO AWARD CONTRACT NO. 04-17, PROJECT NO. C326A, C
STREET SW ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS - CONTRACT A, TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER
It was moved by Member Cerino, seconded by Member Thordarson, that the Committee
recommend Council award Contract 04-17 to the lowest responsible bidder. Motion carried.
C. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CINGULAR WIRELESS
This item was brought before the Committee by Agenda Modification. Discussion Item #1 was
also discussed at this time.
Liz Carrasquero of WFI, representing Cingular Wireless, showed a map of the areas of current
coverage within the City, with a coverage gap in northern Auburn. Cingular is proposing to
provide service to much of the area with poor qualit~ service by constructing a tower and
antenna in the vicinity of Auburn Way North and 24 Street NE.
Chair Wagner questioned some of the specific language in the proposed agreement, including
the inclusion of the statement that interference by any future telecommunication provider will
not be allowed. Richard Busch, a Cingular representative, said that the statement referred to
magnetic interference and not physical interference, which is a common term in the wireless
industry.
Chair Wagner asked if Cingular will be required to restore the City right-of-way to City
standards. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the City will be able to require
Cingular to restore the City right-of-way through the permitting process.
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The Committee questioned the stipulation that 24-hour notice be given by Cingular for access
to private property. Mr. Busch stated that there is only one private property owner, who
Cingular would have a lease with governing access. Since PSE is the only one that can put up
and take down the poles, they often give short notice when a crew will be available. The
Committee requested the 24-hour notice be extended to 48-hour notice.
Chair Wagner questioned whose responsibility it is for removal of any equipment abandoned by
Cingular. Mr. Busch stated that Cingular could provide a bond which could include removal of
equipment. Staff will work with Cingular to secure this requirement by Cingular.
It was moved by Member Cerino, seconded by Member Thordarson, that the Committee
recommend Council set 7:30 p.m., October 4,2004, for the public hearing before the City
Council on the Franchise Agreement
III. ISSUES
NONE
IV. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. CINGULAR WIRELESS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This item was discussed as part of Item II.C.
B. 'I' STREET NE CHANNELIZATION
Traffic Engineer Philpot proposed channelization changes to I Street NE, with striping for two
lanes of traffic with a center two-way left turn lane. Committee discussed the confusion for
drivers with current striping. After discussion, the Committee agreed with the proposal, stating
the street would be less confusing for drivers. Staff will complete plans for the channelization
improvement and review with the Committee prior to implementation.
C. 3RD STREET NE MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK
Engineer Coleman presented a proposed traffic island, striping, and crosswalk, including ADA
ramps, to aid in slowing traffic for people crossing 3rd Street NW to and from the Post Office.
The Committee also discussed traffic movements along 3rd Street from Auburn Ave. The
Committee agreed with the proposal, with the addition of more street lighting. The Committee
requested staff review striping to ease turning between 3rd Street and the neighborhood streets.
D. CITY'S 2005-2010 6-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)
The Committee noted that staff had modified the 2005 beginning fund balance from $2,259,000
to $1,967,000. In order to make sure the TIP continued to balance at the end of year 3; Traffic
Engineer Philpot said additional funds were available with proposed changes to the 3rd Street
SE/Cross Street SE project. By narrowing the lanes on 3rd Street SE between Division and A
Street SE, and the removal of the crosswalk on the southern side of the intersection, the gas
pumps at the Shell Station would not need to be moved, which created a substantial savings.
This change also eliminated the pedestrian crossing on the southside of the intersection of 3rd
Street SE and A Street SE. The elimination of the crosswalk will also improve traffic flow
turning south onto A Street SE since there would be no pedestrian conflict.
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Since the Committee had reviewed the TIP during previous meetings, after brief discussion, the
Committee approved the TIP.
E. BIOXIDE INSTALLATION ON RAINIER SHADOWS PUMP STATION
Engineer Roscoe updated the Committee on this project, stating that the scope has changed
with the addition of a shower and eye wash facility for safety for employees in the event of
contact with the bioxide. The bioxide is a salt, but still can cause irritation. The installation is
expected to be completed by the end of October 2004.
F. SEWER SERVICE OUTSIDE PM
Engineer Roscoe told the committee he had been approached by Colvin Homes, Inc., with a
request for sewer service to a development outside Auburn's City limits and PM. The
development is within the Lakehaven Utility District. Sewer service would allow the developer to
increase the number of lots he could develop as opposed to using septic systems. Director
Dowdy stated that the City is developing a policy of providing water and sewer service on a
condition of the City's potential annexation of the area, and this request would not be consistent
with the proposed policy. If the City approves this request, additional developers may also
request service. Given that the property lies outside of the City's PM, the Committee
determined that there is no compelling justification for extension of the City's sewer system.
G. STORM POND RETROFITS - RIVERWALK AND C ST SW
Assistant Project Engineer Coleman presented the landscape plan for the storm pond retrofits
at Riverwalk Drive and C Street SW. The total budget for both ponds is $125,000. The ponds
will still contain the same amount of infiltration area. The Committee was in favor of the plans
as part of the goal to improve the aesthetics of City storm ponds.
H. STORM RATES
Utilities Engineer Huskey presented information on storm rates, looking at the classes of
customers, impacts of increasing rates, and comparisons of existing rates with other
jurisdictions in the area.
Engineer Huskey said in previous rate studies, water quality was over emphasized and the
proposed rates would put them more in line where they should be, based on the cost of service
study. Chair Wagner said our approach seems reasonably competitive with other jurisdictions.
An ordinance with the proposed changes is projected to be back to the Committee for action
before the end of 2004.
Engineer Huskey distributed information regarding water rates for Committee review and
consideration for discussion at future meetings.
I. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
The following items were briefly discussed:
Item 7, C316A. Sound Transit Kiss & Ride Lot: Chair Wagner questioned the $20,000
difference of the amount in the budget and estimated cost of the project. Engineer Gaub stated
that a mid-year budget amendment for the general fund was noted at the time of award. Final
contract costs may be less due to underutilization of some items in the contract.
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Item 9. C303A 41st St SE to A St SE Capacity Improvement: Chair Wagner questioned whether
or not the project could be completed by the projected date of October, if the contractor had
not yet started. Engineer Gaub stated the contractor is aware of the contract time and plans to
begin work this week. The completion of this project is needed before closure of C Street SW.
Item 12. C1014, Auburn Way South Safety Improvements: 95% of design work is done.
Engineer Gaub stated that we are waiting for the easement from U-Haul for the traffic signal at
F Street SE. The Committee requested the project be brought back to the Committee for
discussion.
Item 23, C307A. City Wide ITS Improvements: Engineer Gaub indicated we are currently
negotiating the consultant contract.
Item 10. C402A. 2004 Pavement Preservation - Arterial: The contractor will be proposing to
complete the overlay from Main to 4th Street NE first and delay the reconstruction of 4th to 5th
Streets NE until next spring to avoid opening the roadway during the inclement weather
months. Coordination of the schedule has been agreed to by the contractor.
v. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Submitted by Lorna Dahlke, Secretary.
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Approved by the Public Works Committee on September 27,2004.
File: 17 (17.2)
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