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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 02/23/1988 .p PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 23, 1988 PRESENT: Jon Johnson Bill Williamson Berne Biteman John Bond Judy Woods Lyle Price Don Wickstrom Jerry Graham Brent McFall Steve Caputo Gary Gill Nels Johnson Ken Morris Recycling Don Wickstrom distributed an update of the survey sent with the utility bills . There were 2 , 291 responses to the survey. Wickstrom explained that only the first 421 were evaluated to determine support which showed that approximately 94% were interested in recycling. Brent cautioned that the results are an indication of how people feel but shouldn't be taken as a statistically valid result. Jerry Graham added that if the survey is done again with specific numbers it might give a more accurate response. Wickstrom referred to a graph developed from the proposals that had been submitted. Nels Johnson stated there was an error on the graph relating to Kent Disposal's proposal. Their proposal was a minimum or a charge per customer depending on volume. (A corrected graph is attached) Wickstrom noted that from an administrative standpoint, Kent's Disposal 's proposal would be easier to manage. Brent commented that in exploring what the alternatives might be the concept of not entering into a contract with Kent but including the costs of a recycling element in the tariffs that are filed with WUTC has been presented. This idea has received a positive preliminary response from the attorney for WUTC but certainly nothing definitive is available yet. Jerry Graham commented he felt it was an excellent idea and would happy to approach the Commission on that level if the Commission were amenable to it. Nels Johnson stated they would also be agreeable to such an approach. Brent suggested since the ruling from WUTC is still in the future perhaps Council might want to consider' continuing its pilot program until such time as a WUTC ruling is received and then making a decision on expansion of the program. After some r Public Works Committee February 23, 1988 Page 2 discussion, Biteman moved that the pilot program be extended and any further decisions on expansion of the program be delayed until a ruling comes down from WUTC . The Committee unanimously agreed. Biteman brought up the subject of resource recovery. Brent informed the Committee some information is being prepared for the Council outlining the available options with respect to disposal which should be completed within a week. It was determined this could be discussed at the next public Works Committee on March 8. 277th Corridor Wickstrom informed the Committee he has been meeting with the County and Auburn on this project. The County has budgeted $50, 000 this year to study the corridor. The County has, estimated the total cost of a study would be $300 , 000 ; however, they were proposing to use a consultant to do the study. Wickstrom suggested to the County as a cost saving measure the possibility of dividing up elements of the scope of work and doing portions thereof with inhouse or temporary staff. A decision has yet to be made on this but Wickstrom recommended the City appropriate $75,000 of the 272nd/277th Advance Acquisition fund for the study. McFall stated the Mayor would like for this preliminary work to move ahead so that the alignment, environmental studies, etc are done putting this project in a much more favorable position for, funding should any funds become available. Woods moved than $75 , 000 be appropriated for the study. The Committee unanimously, approved. Update on Kent's Water Super Wickstrom stated if there is another dry summer, Kent's water supply could be affected since we do use two interties which draw their supply from Seattle. Wickstrom continued Kent's aquifers are full and up to their normal level currently and we� could possibly get by without relying on the interties. However,, should we need to use the interties, Wickstrom suggested we plan aid by revising our water conservation ordinance to comply with Seattle's. As such, we would be able to "shirt-tail" any publiO announcements with those of Seattle ' s. Woods commented she felt it was an excellent idea. Biteman commented he would hope we wouldn't implement a conservation program just because Seattle does but that it be because it is truly needed. Wickstrom clarified that if r Public Works Committee February 23, 1988 Page 3 Seattle does institute conservation we will be reviewing our water demand and supply situation very carefully to determine our need. Biteman asked about the impoundment reservoir. Wickstrom explained we are presently working on projects which would bring the transmission main to the site but it appears any supply from the Tacoma Pipeline could be as far' away as 1995. In the meantime, we are working towards development of the 212th well and another site by Orillia and 42nd. Authorization for Out-of-State dip Wickstrom stated that Kurt Palowez of our office hass been invited to attend a user ' s conference on DeltaMap in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wickstrom commented he felt it would be worthwhile. Cost would be approximately $500 . The Committee unanimously approved the request. Railroad Crossings Wickstrom explained the need to file petitions with WUTC for approval of existing UPRR spur crossings plus their respective safety protection devices. The petitions have been ,prepared and signed by the railroad. Wickstrom requested authorization for the Mayor to sign the petitions for us to submit to' WUTC. The Committee unanimously approved the request. L.I.D. 318 - Central Avenue I=rovements Wickstrom explained we have received a bill for the, undergrounding on this project. While we anticipated the bill, in reviewing the project funding, we found some revenue had been double counted which means the fund is approximately $70, 000 short. Since there was a significant amount of drainage and water work done on the project, Wickstrom proposed transferring $35,00, from each the unencumbered water and sewerage utility funds. The Committee unanimously concurred. Traffic Revisions —Downtown Area Bond reported that during 1987 there were six accidents each at the intersections of 2nd Avenue and Gowe Street and ;2nd Avenue and Meeker Street none of which involved injuries,, Site distance problems exist at these two intersections due to buildings, parking stalls, directional signs, etc. Bond proposed p�aaing four-way stop signs at these two intersections. Biteman, expressed concerns about the backup of traffic especially on Gowe with "4ehicles having to stop. Woods stated she felt this would certainly provide more protection for the pedestrians trying to cross ',those streets. Biteman moved the stop signs be installed. The Committee unanimously approved. Public Works Committee February 23, 1988 Page 4 Traffic Revisions- - Meeker Street As requested by the Committee at their January 26 Meeting, Morris stated that to revise the traffic flow with new lane markings and buttons would cost approximately $1,800. Bond explained buttons and right turn only arrows at 6th and Meeker would be removed along with the parking stalls on Meeker between 6th and 4th. This would allow traffic to continue east in the right lane. the "island" just west of 4th would be removed and new channeliz4tion installed at 4th. The Committee approved of the revisio . Wickstrom explained the funds would cote from the CBD Imprgyement Project funds. Traffic Revisions - Reith Road Morris commented that he had not been able to contact Mr. Ireland, the citizen who initially complained about this intersection, to let him know of the proposed revisions. He added he would continue trying to contact him. Bond explained it is proposed to rechannelize Reith extending the right turn lane d9wn the hill a bit further and replace the ,button island with alc-curb island thereby forcing the right turn out of the right lane. This would eliminate the drivers from shooting straight , across the intersection from the right lane. This should allow the vehicles on 253rd to move out further before turning onto Reith. Biteman expresssed some concerns about the c-curb island. Morris stated that in the design Mr. Biteman' s concerns could be addressed. Woods moved that staff proceed with these revisions. The Committee unanimously approved. 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