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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MARCH 28, 1989
PRESENT: JON JOHNSON BILL WILLIAMSON
STEVE DOWELL JIM HANSEN
DON WICKSTROM MARTIN NIZLEK
JIM HARRIS RANDY FELT
ED CHOW LYLE PRICE
Reguest to Use Drainage Easement - 4504 Somerset Lane
Williamson explained that Mr. Felt wanted to access the drainage
easement to gain access to his backyard and to possibly park a
recreational vehicle. Williamson referred to another similar
request but which was to use a walkway not drainage easement.
Williamson added there is a drainage flume in the center of this
access area approximately 20 feet in from Carnaby. Mr. Felt
clarified his immediate needs are to access his backyard for
periodic cleanup. At this time he does not own an RV but may be
an occurrence sometime in the future. His long term goal would be
to build a retaining wall about 10 feet from the access road and
level his lot. Williams explained further that the property owners
to the south of the access road actually own fee title to the road.
Dowell asked if it were possible for the City to give permission
if the neighboring owners gave permission for the access.
Williamson stated Mr. Felt would have to, independent of any permit
from the City, get permission from the other property owners or use
it adversely. Williamson brought up the point there were other
property owners who might request the same thing. Additionally
there are potential liability concerns with opening it up and the
City would have to ask Mr. Felt to coinsure us and hold us
harmless. Wickstrom added this is the only access to our retention
pond and any inadvertent blockage of the roadway could present
problems for maintenance. One possibility would be for the
property owners abutting this access road to farm an LID for
roadway improvements making sure the road is structurally sound and
addressing the safety factors involving the drainage outlet.
Dowell moved to deny Mr. Felt's request and that he explore the
possibility of an LID. The Committee approved.
Transportation Benefit District
Wickstrom explained the Valley Transportation Committee is
subdivided into several committees - Steering, Administration,
Finance and Projects, Priorities and Boundaries (PPB) Committees.
The PPB Committee has developed a project boundary for a TBD which
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Wickstrom demonstrated on a map for the Committee. The area has
an assessed valuation of $10 billion. Approximately $300 million
worth of needed transportation improvements have been identified
and prioritized within this area. Those projects given a I'll' or
112" priority total approximately $180 million. It is estimated the
TBD could assist in funding approximately 5o% of the costs of these
projects. The Steering Committee of VTC has approved the proposed
boundary and priority array. Wickstrom continued the intent is to
gain Council concurrence on the boundary and projects.. He added
that the 277th Corridor, 192nd/196th Corridor and the 224th/228th
Corridor are included in the "1" and 112" categories. It was
determined to place this under Other Business on the agenda so it
can be opened for discussion. Wickstrom explained further, if
legislation goes through at the State level, King County would form
the TBD and the jurisdictions would determine the makeup of the
administrative board.
LID 330 - 64th Avenue Improvements - Interim Fillancina
i ; Wickstrom explained in order to maintain the proposed construction
schedule for this project• he would like to establish interim
financing prior to formation in order to continue with right of way
acquisition. It is estimated interim financing in the range of
$350,000 would be required. Normally, interim financing is
" automatically set up when an LID is formed. In this instance we
are requesting to establish interim financing prior to formation
so acquisition can proceed while we address the environmental
issues of the project. Dowell asked about the status of that.
Wickstrom indicated we had just hired a consultant to address the
impacts on the lagoon and come up with mitigation measures which
will be building the buffer, develop a plan for the 100 foot buffer
and come up with a plan to offset the habitat that we modify when
we build the buffer. *The Environmental Committea; seems to concur
with these measures. 'Dowell asked if there woUld; be any problems
with establishing interim financing before formation.. Wickstrom
explained the worst case would be that we would 0hange the scope
of the project to two LIDS. It was clarified there would be no
construction around the lagoon until the buffer is built and the
habitat ,established. The Committee recommended approval of the
request and concluded to place this on Other business on the
- � agenda. It was mentioned the school district wants' to open their
new school in the area in the fall of 1990.
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Green River Levee Improveme4ts
Wickstrom explained through the Green River Management Agreement
we have been working with the County and Valley cries to address
the flood control on the Green River. One of t23e goals was to
establish a financing package for the levee improvements. The
conclusion is that the financing for these improm�em,ents is best
handled as the responsibilities of the individual cities involved
and a draft agreement has been developed to that end. Wickstrom
indicated he was presenting this as information fot the Committee.
There will be approximately $1-2 million worth of levee
improvements that Kent will have to do. Funding for these will be
included in the Drainage Utility budget probably outer the next ten
years.
Reith Road Walkway
Paul Mann has brought up concerns over walkways in the Reith Road
area. After a field review, it has been determined that a gravel
walkway could be placed in the vicinity of 38th and'' Reith Road from
the existing sidewalk into the 8-foot wide shoulder. Also at
Military and Reith improvements would be made to the pathway. The
cost of these improvements would be approximately $6,500 and that
amount is available in the Reith Road Improvement fund. Dowell
asked if we should prioritize the intended sidewalk, improvements
before approving this expenditure. Wickstrom responded that we
haven't identified all of the needed sidewalk improvements as yet.
Johnson agreed they should be prioritized but perhaps we could
proceed with the Reith Road improvement as funds are available from
the Reith Road construction fund and this improvement could be
considered a continuation of that project. The CoMittee approved
proceeding with the project.
Johnson inquired about the status of the Reith, Road and 253rd
improvements. Wickstrom indicated we were waiting for the weather
to improve in order to complete it.
Walnut Park apartments
Wickstrom indicated the developer of the Walnut Park Apartments in
the vicinity of 256th and 111th Avenue S.E. has requested to use
the public right of way area to build a temporary 0o4struction road
to access his property. Once construction is complete it would be
closed back up. The Committee authorized the Public Works Director
to review the request and make a determination,