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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 01/24/1989 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE JANUARY 24, 1989 PRESENT: Jon Johnson Martin Nizlek Berne Biteman Alana McIalwain Judy Woods Judy Taylor Don Wickstrom Sharon West Bill Williamson M.V. Petersen Dee Moschel Parking - Downtown Area Mrs. Taylor commented there is no parking for the business people on 1st other than in front of their business or in the 2-hour parking at the lot on 1st and Titus. She requested one of those rows be opened up to 24 hour parking. Woods asked if the City could simply change the sign in the lot. She inquired about the change that had recently been made at the parking lot. Johnson stated we had received requests from the businesses to make some of the parking in the lot 2-hour. Woods stated perhaps only the one row could be 2-hour. She asked Williamson to review whether we would need an ordinance to make the change. Woods moved that one row at the lot on 1st and Titus remain with 2 hour parking and the remainder be longer. At Johnson's referral to the Task Force on parking that is being formed, Woods commented she had reviewed this proposal with Mrs. Moschel. Biteman added the remainder of the parking in the lot should be consistent with the, rest of the City, i.e. 8-5. The motion was approved with Biten's amendment. To facilitate the changes, if an ordinance is required, Williamson will bring it before Council on February 7. There was discussion about the parking needs of the people living in the apartments downtown. Woods suggested this be addressed in the parking study. Mrs. Moschel stated the Parking Task Force will be underway in about a week. After further discussion, Wickstrom suggested we just address the one row of 2-hour parking at this time and let the Task Force address the time limits of the remaining rows. The Committee concurred. Sanitary Sewer Rebuild Project - Dee Moschel Wickstrom reported the City can not make any repairs or restitution until a formal claim has been filed and reviewed by the City's insurance adjuster. He added we have sent an inspector to the area and he reports there is some recent damage. Mrs. MOsohel asked if there was an estimate as to the length of time the insurance adjustor would take to make a determination. Wickstrom estimated it could be 1-3 months. Williamson suggested Mrs. Moschel contact �v J Public Works Committee January 24, 1989 Page 2 Mike Webby about that. Mrs. Moschel expressed her appreciation at the City's response to her problem. Recycling Program Wickstrom reported toters have been delivered to the West Hill residences but not to all on the East Hill. Wickstrom continued he has had a request from a resident for two pickups during the month. Wickstrom suggested we might be able to negotiate two pickups a month only for those who request it. Siteman offered an alternative of providing an additional toter to thoise residences. Wickstrom stated that room to store the additional toter might be a problem. Mr. Peterson of 4235 249th, a resident of the West Hill, stated there was a pickup on the first and third Tuesdlay under the trial program on the West Hill. The toters were full every two weeks. One pickup per month is not adequate. Woods suggted Wickstrom determine in what areas a second pickup might be needeid and if the hauler would consider adding the additional pickup and at what cost. Wickstrom stated the City had applied for and received funds from King County for a Recycling Match Grant for 1988. The grant provides a maximum of $20,000 per year for three years. Wickstrom explained if the City continues to apply for continuation grants over the next two years, we will be committed to continuing the program after the grants lapse; thus the City would need to fund the program in 1991. Wickstrom stated he needs Council direction on whether to continue to pursue these grants. Siteman moved to apply for the next grant and to recommend to the Council that we continue with the program. The Committee unanimously approved. Construction Standards Wickstrom explained that we will soon be campleting the construction standards. Wickstrom suggested these ,ite reviewed by a committee similar to the one that reviewed the' mitigation agreements with their recommendations brought before Council. The Committee unanimously accepted Wickstrom's recommendation. a Public Works Committee January 24, 1989 Page 3 Construction Engineer Posit - Clarification gf ggsition Wickstrom explained the Public Works budget request was for an Engineer II position to work on our cross connection program, water and storm modeling, storm water quality program as Well as support in the plan review process. However, the approved buidget narrative refers to a plan reviewer. Wickstrom stated since the permit process is a target issue, he needs clarification as to Council 's intent; whether to hire only a plan reviewer which could be filled at an Engineer I level or to proceed with the Engineer II position as requested. The Committee unanimously approved the position to be an Engineer II to cover the variety of dutie's outlined in Wickstrom's memo to the Committee dated 1/20/89. 7 72nd and 196th Avenue Propg y Acquisition (injgXWtign only) Wickstrom stated it appears we will be finalizing the purchase of the property in February. If so, he wold anticipate -,,asking Council to authorize the purchase on February 7th. The Committee had approved the acquisition in October of 1988. Wickstrom added the financial proposal for the acquisition included ,declaring the property surplus and selling a parcel in the vicinity of 218th Street and SR 167. Since we have a potential buyer for the property, Wickstrom stated we would proceed with this, O he Johnson stated he had spoken with Master Builders about the Maureen MacNamara matter and Lavender Hills. Apparently, Master Builders did contact the developer and the developer will be issuing a check to Mrs. MacNamara by the end of the week. Williamson reported he, the surveyor, developer, general contractor and Public Works staff had met with Mrs. MacNamara last week. As a rOasult of that meeting, the general contractor agreed to settle for $1,300. Biteman asked if there were any artesian wells across from Boeing Surplus. Wickstrom stated that was the Wilson well :Which has been capped. The City's wells at 212th and 208th draw; from the same aquifer and we are currently developing the 212th Well.