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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 02/09/1988 ECEIVE .D PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FEB 18 1988 February 9, 1988 CITY OF KENT CITY CLERK PRESENT: Jon Johnson Ken Morris Judy Woods Charles Lindsey Berne Biteman Mike Wong Don Wickstrom Lyle Price Brent McFall Bill Segale Tony McCarthy Gary Ewing Sandra Driscoll Steve Caputo Gary Gill East Kent Park and Ride Lot Mike Wong of Metro reviewed Metro's project to site a 300-stall park and ride lot in the east hill area of Kent. Metro feels this will encourage ridership growth in the east hill area which they feel is underserved at this time. The boundaries for the study area are broader than the East Hill Plan boundaries adopted in 1984 going further west. This is to consider any effect a new park and ride lot would have on the existing Kent Park and Ride Lot. The study area extends out to the Covington area recognizing the potential ridership in that area . 208th was used as the northernmost boundary. Eleven potential sites have been identified, several along Kent Kangley, another at 104th and 248th, three on 240th and one on 208th. Approximately 3-4 sites will be ultimately selected for more detailed analysis. Bitemman commented he felt the site should be on the Kent Kangley route. Woods agreed with that. She also inquired if other park and ride lots were planned east of Renton and East of Auburn and to what extent Metro is serious about increasing their ridership. Wong, explained that Metro is currently completing the last phases of their 1990 Plan in which this park and ride lot is included. Another long range plan is being developed that does address additional park and ride lots and Metro is indeed serious about increasing ridership. Johnson added he would like to see a site on 256th considered but he would also support a site on Kent Kangley. Johnson asked that Wong keep him informed about this project as he had concerns about the type of service that will be provided. McFall asked if Metro considers combining locations of the park and ride lots with park facilities. Wong stated there is some interest in looking at joint useage but hasn't been done to date. r Public Works Committee February 9, 1988 Page 2 Recycling McCarthy reviewed the results of the survey that was mailed out with the utility bills the end of January. 600 responses have been returned and he has been able to tabulate 421 of those. Attached is the tabulation he has prepared. Wickstrom added that three responses had been received to the RFP. The one submitted by Valley Recycling did not comply with the terms of the RFP. Tri-Star Disposal ' s proposal for a curbside collection program would cost $45 per hour per truck plus $1 from each participating residence. Kent Disposal's proposal varied in cost depending upon the levels of participation with a minimum of $5,000 per month and $1.09 per residence (for mandatory participation) up to $5,700 per month plus $3 . 96 per residence for voluntary participation with up to 30% participation. Wickstrom added there are legal issues that need to be resolved before the City participates in this type of program. Driscoll commented that within another week or two WUTC will be issuing an informal response on issues relating to authorities for establishing recycling programs. This will give us some guidance on how the Commission will view the ability of cities or counties to have recycling programs if working with franchised haulers. In the next or two the Commission plans on establishing a set of programs related to recycing. Woods asked if we should put this on hold until we receive the WUTC response. Driscoll confirmed this. Johnson suggested after reviewing the material submitted today the Committee discuss it again at the next Committee meeting and make a recommendation at that time. The Committee concurred with this suggestion . Woods stated she would like to suggest that multi-family units be included in this program. Kent Disposal representative indicated that the managers of the multi-family dwellings have to be supportive of the program before it would work. Ewing stated they were willing to wait for the WUTC ruling. Biteman stated he would not want to remove the totors a second time. Johnson confirmed he felt the West Hill program should be continued until Council makes a determination. Biteman added he is resistant to making the recycling program mandatory and supported a voluntary participation. 7� I{ Public Works Committee February 9, 1988 Page 3 Tri-State Agreement - Springbrrgok Interceptor Wickstrom explained that Tri-State Construction has property on 192nd with direct frontage on Springbrook Interceptor. This agreement would allow Tri-State to connect into the Interceptor and become customer of the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. The Committee unanimously approved the request. Union Pacific Proposal Wickstrom explained that Union Pacific Realty owns property in the vicinity of 200th. We have determined that a corner of this property will be needed for right of way for the 192nd/196th Corridor. Union Pacific has a buyer for the property but is willing to reserve the portion needed for the right ,of ' way and sell it to the City. The price quoted is what they: have sold the remainder for. Wickstrom stated he would propose ter, reallocate the needed funds ($48 , 500) from the 277th Acquisition funds and reimburse that fund from the sale of any street rights of way from future street vacation processes. The Committee unanimously approved the purchase of the property. Establish Meeting Dates1Time Johnson asked the Committee members if the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 is a convenient time for the Committee meeting. The Committee concurred. Digital Mapping Program Gill presented a proposal from Weston, Inc. for the next phase of the City's automated mapping program. This propos*1 will provide new aerial photos of the City and data developed ;{trom same which will be used to update the on-line mapping system. The funds have been approved in the 1988 budget. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the agreement. Other Items Johnson added the owner of the Cake Box had contacted him about the No Parking sign in the alley behind the business. Driscoll stated he had contacted her also and she is investigating the matter. Woods commented she had reviewed the four-way stop at 2nd and Meeker and other intersections in downtown with the COD Task Force and they were receptive to the idea. TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Tony McCarthy, Finance Director DATE: February- 9, 1988 SUBJECT: Recycling Survey --------------------------------------------------------------------- On January 29 the City mailed approximately 10,300 utility bills and enclosed a recycling survey prepared by Councilmembers Biteman and Houser. As of February 9 approximately 600 survey responses have been received. Below is a recap of 421 responses tabulated to date. r Recycle Survey Preliminary Results YES NO 1. Participate in Recycling Program 390 94% 23 6% In Pilot Program 102 97% 3 3% Out of Pilot Program 288 94% 20 6%- 2. Support Subsidy for Program 145 37% 251 63% In Pilot Program 51 53% 45 47% Out of Pilot Program 94 31% 206 69% 3. Consider Kent for Incinerator Site 108 27% 294 73% In Pilot Program 36 37% 61 63% Out of Pilot Program 72 240 233 76, y 4. In Pilot Program 106 315