HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 07/18/2005PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 18, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Bruce White and
Committee Members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee. The meeting was called to order
at 5:05 P.M.
Approval of Minutes Dated June 20, 2005
Committee Member Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of June 20, 2005. The
motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Central Avenue Green River Bridge Interlocal Agreement with King County
Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Supervisor said this agreement established King
County as the lead agency for the cleaning and repainting of the Central Ave. Green
River Bridge and gives them authority to perform work within the City limits of Kent.
No City or County money will be used for the project it is 100% federal participation.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal
Agreement with King County for cleaning and repainting of the Central Avenue
South Green River Bridge subject to the City Attorney and Public Works Director’s
concurrence of the language therein. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon
and passed 3-0.
Street Vacation for a Portion of Cedar Street East of Hazel Avenue
Gary Gill, City Engineer said a valid petition to vacate a portion of Cedar Street has been
received by Public Works Department. The Public Works Department recommends
adoption of a resolution setting the public hearing date for September 6, 2005.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council adoption of a resolution setting a public
hearing date of September 6, 2005 for the Street Vacation located along a portion of
Cedar Street east of Hazel Avenue. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and
passed 3-0.
Soos Creek Water and Sewer – Sewer Easement
Beth Tan, Environmental Engineer said this will grant Soos Creek Water and Sewer
District an easement for an existing sewer line. This is regarding the Meridian Valley
Creek Realignment Project.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign a sewer
easement granting Soos Creek Water and Sewer District rights across City of Kent
property upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the
Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
King Conservation District Grant
Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager said the grant in the amount of
$40,000 will be used to fund an independent consultant to support the City of Kent’s
effort, on behalf of the Watershed Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9).
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the King
Conservation District Grant for 2005, in the amount of $40,000, directing staff to
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accept the grant and establishing a budget for the funds to be spent within said
project. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
West Nile Virus Presentation
Jefferson Davis, Environmental Engineering and Scott Schroeder, Public Works
Operations presented the West Nile Virus 2005 Outlook.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
Janet Perschek
Administrative Assistant