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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 12/13/1988 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DECEMBER 13, 1988 PRESENT: JON JOHNSON GARY GILL BERNE BITEMAN JIM HANSEN JIM WHITE JOHN MARCHItM DON WICKSTROM JOHN BOND LYLE PRICE L.I.D. 330 - 64th Avenue Improvements Wickstrom reviewed that the project includes improvements of 64th Avenue from Smith Street north to 212th with signals at Meeker, James, 228th and 212th. It is planned for a 5-lane facility with a 17-foot wide landscape median. The majority of the property owners are supportive of the project and have been involved in development of the design. Wickstrom explained he anticipated bringing this before Council for passage of a Resolution in January or early February. Johnson asked when construction would start. Wickstrom explained it is hoped to be under construction in April and would be approximately a year in length. It is planned to hold the hearings on formation, advertise for bids and then hold the hearing on the final assessments before actual construction to eliminate any interim financing on the project. At this time, Wickstrom explained, he is seeking Council concurrence to proceed with the project. The Committee unanimously approved proceeding. Special Project Engineer Wickstrom explained we have hired engineers from a consulting firm to work on the West Valley Highway improvement project. These engineers will not be available to us shortly. In addition to the WVH project, the department also has several other major improvement projects as outlined in his memorandum which must begin in 1989. Existing staff will not be able to manage this workload without the use of consultant services. Our previous approach was to minimize the use of consultants by hiring the consultant's engineers to work in house with City staff on the development of projects. We have found this approach produces a better project. Inasmuch as we have so many major projects to initiate which could be at least a 3-year workload and to assure continuity within the projects, it is proposed to create the position of Special Project Engineer who will work with City staff in the management and development of the construction projects. Wickstrom explained there wouldn't be an impact on the budget as the engineer position would be charged to the projects and the engineering revenue would be increased to offset the expenditures. Wickstrom added that in addition to those projects he has listed he has just been notified Public Works Committee December 13, 1988 Page 2 that all five projects submitted to the Centennial Clean Water Fund for grants have been approved. Biteman inquired "Out the permit process and if this position would help that. Wickstrom explained that an engineer position has been approved in the 1989 budget which was originally submitted for the Water Quality Program but will be initially used to facilitate the permit process. Wickstrom reiterated that the department has an unusual number of large construction projects without adequate staff so we are reviewing staffing needs. The Committee unanimously recommended, approval of creation of the special project engineer position. Green River Management Agreement Wickstrom reminded the Committee of the City's participation with the County and other Valley cities in the Green River Management project of flood control, levee maintenance, and capital improvements associated with the levee work. Wickstrom identified several levee areas in the Kent area requiring capital improvements to raise the freeboard to FEMA requirements which could result in an expenditure to the City of $4 million. Wickstrom continued that discussions within the group now are centering on how to distribute the costs. One concept is that each city would be responsible for their share of the project costs. Impoundment Rgservoir Biteman stated he thought the impoundment reservoir concept was a good one and inquired about the status of the Tacoma pipeline project. Wickstrom stated Tacoma was about to apply for their Army Corps of Engineers permit to cross the river. This supposedly will trigger any legal protests by the Indian tribe. Once this issue is resolved Tacoma should be able to obtain bonding, ,and begin the project. L.I.D. 334 - Derbyshire Sewer I tarovements Wickstrom indicated the bids received were within the engineer's estimate; however, a portion of the installation VAs required to be extra deep to service areas outside the LID boundary. This resulted in increased' costs. As done on previous projects, the City has paid the cost involved in the extra depth requirement. Wickstrom requested the transfer of $28, 000 from the unencumbered sewerage utility fund to this project for this extra-depth cost. The Committee unanimously approved the transfer. , t , Public Works Committee December 13, 1988 Page 3 Public Works Budget Carrvove� Wickstrom explained the weather delayed the City contractor from completing the asphalt overlay work which is budgeted in the operating funds of the Street division. If these fonds are not carried over to the 1989 budget there will be insufficient monies to pay the contractor. This is true also of approrgimately $5,000 in the Equipment Rental fund for a highway broom which won't be delivered until 1989. Wickstrom requested the funds in the Street Division operating fund for the asphalt overlays and the moneys appropriated for the highway broom in the Equipment Rental operating budget be carried over and project funds established. The Committee unanimously concurred. Johnson asked about doing something on an interim basis at the railroad crossings until the rubberized crossings arks installed. Wickstrom explained the City has no authority to manse any repairs within one foot of the outside portion of the tracks. If we were to make any repairs inside the tracks the City wou, .d be assuming liability for any accident that may occur. Johnson also mentioned the intersection of EVH and 212th where the crown of EVH is higher than 212th. Wickstrom stsd it would be a while before this is scheduled for an overlay but the crown could be corrected when it is overlayed. Biteman mentioned this problem was true also of the driveway into Kent Commons. Reith Road Sight Distance John Bond displayed the planned improvements of left turn pockets on Reith Road at 253rd both north and south, a might turn pocket on Reith at 253rd and a flashing light lower on Reath Road which would be activated by vehicles on 253rd. The cost for these improvements is estimated to be $6,300. Wickstrom i d�cated there were remaining funds in the Reith Road Improvemsrkt,�pr!o j ect. The Committee unanimously approved proceeding with �rovements. Agreement with State Wickstrom explained the State has requested the City, to enter into an agreement for participation in the right of way acquisition for the construction of the detention facility in t10 Garrison Creek area in the vicinity of 104th. The City's share of the acquisition costs is estimated to be $37,000. Wickstrom stated we had originally planned to !develop the area for erosion control but the I lr Public Works Committee December 13, 1988 Page 4 State wants to develop it as storm water detention associated with the State's project. y There is currently $25, 000 in the project fund and we had anticipated the balance of our share for the acquisition and construction to be funded via a revq�aue bond issue coupled with a drainage utility rate increase. Wiclrstrom proposed transferring $15,000 from the unencumbered sewerage Utility fund to provide for these immediate expenditures. The Committee unanimously approved transferring the funds and -executing the agreement. Ring County Citizens for Improved Transportation Hansen updated the Committee on the request from this group for a $1,000 contribution. Hansen suggested that based !upon the fact their legislative package wasn't complete at this time the City contribute $500 now and the remainder when the package is more fully developed. Hansen stated that the support is probably not measured so much by the dollar figure as by the fact that the City is supportive of their effort. White added this, group is the "umbrella" group trying to coordinate the activiti4s of all the transportation groups iin the area to put together ia legislative package. The Committee concurred with the procedure of contributing $500 now and the remainder when the legislative package is written. It was determined the funds "uld come from the Civic Affiliations fund. Neighborhood Traffic Safety- Rrggram John Bond demonstrated the 22 areas which have expressed some interest in the program. Seven of these neiq;hborhoods are actively pursuing the program. The program will be initiated on 114th Way after the holidays as well. Biteman suggested John also review this program for the Safety Committee. Granting Easement - Drainagg Jaility Property Wickstrom explained that two developers have reVested use of drainage utility property in the vicinity of S. ' 216th Street between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and the Ci,*�y's abandoned sewerage lagoon. This usage would allow them to meet the Fire and Zoning Code requirements for their proposed developments. In return for these easements, the developers would Construct the drainage channel and respective maintenance road in accordance with the City's requirements for the overflow channel;A Wickstrom { yy y yyy ild � I. Jy rear T Public Works Committee December 13, 1988 Page 5 requested authorization to grant the easements. The Committee unanimously recommended approval. Request for Sidewalks S.E. 236th Place and 104' ; ,& ate S.E. Wickstrom reviewed the citizen request for sidewalks for the Committee. The property owners have not been supportive of constructing the project on their own. Wickstrom stated while we can require them to do the work it is his recommendation not to pursue the project. Biteman concurred. Wickstrom explained that when the vacant property abutting this area develgpa;wei can require them to construct the sidewalks. The Committee un"impusly agreed not to pursue construction of the sidewalks at thin time. Town Hall Meeting Communications Johnson asked the Committee how they wished to rappond to those citizens who made comments about traffic issues at: the Town Hall meeting. It was determined a Committee meeting would be held after the first of the year to discuss these issues and the citizens invited to attend. t P 1 ' t