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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 11/28/1989 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE November 28, 1989 PRESENT: JON JOHNSON JIM HARR.IS JUDY WOODS MARTY NIZLEK STEVE DOWELL BILL WILLIAMSON DON WICKSTROM JOHN 'MARCHIONE JIM HANSEN DEE MOSCHEL GARY GILL STEVE BURPEE Wickstrom noted that approximately 1983 Greg Wingard pointed out that a site in Landsburg was being or had been used as an illegal dump site of possible hazardous wastes. As such, possible contamination of the surrounding ground and surface water was a potential. DOE was made aware of it and field inspected the site. We also tested our Clark Springs water supply for contamination and found none. We were led to believe DOE would take action; however, nothing has happened. Greg recently has taken DOE, out there again. Greg also has taken our water quality engineer out to the site. She has confirmed Greg's concerns and due to the location of the site with respect to our Clark Springs source, we want to do anything we can to assure DOE takes action this time. We propose to contact DOE and see what assistance we can provide to assure action is taken. We may need to hire a consultant, to verify the problem and assist DOE in the case. It is really quite threatening to our major water supply. There are barrels out there and we do not know what they contain. They may have deteriorated. We are proceeding with water sampling near the site to determine if any contaminates have been released yet. Bill Williamson stated we know who the property owner is and he has been notified of the problem. The Committee authorized the Public Works Director to take any necessary action to identify and correct the problem. Reauest forStreet t thCrook Nizlek reviewed the material submitted in his ' memorandum. Summarizing, Nizlek indicated his findings do not indicate the need for the improvements at this time. The speeds area at the high end but are marginal as far as police enforcement. Thirty-Eighth is a residential collector accounting for the volumes. Nizlek noted these are now reduced to almost half than what was out there prior to placement of speed humps elsewhere in the neighborhood. There is no accident problem documented over the past ' two years. Additionally, Mrs. Crook was informed of the petition process and she has not come back to us with that. Nizlek added it should be stressed to her that if she finishes the petition- process, that does not mean funds are available for the improvements. Johnson • Public Works Committee November 28, 1989 Page 2 suggested when 38th is scheduled for overlay we look at making those improvements at that time. Wickstrom indicated that is the normal process. Woods asked when 38th was scheduled for overlay. Wickstrom confirmed it is not in the current schedule. Woods suggested we point out: to Mrs. Crook the level to which the volume has decreased. The Committee concurred that no action would be taken at this time and a copy of Marty Nizlek's memo and excerpt from these minutes should be sent to Mrs. Crook. Overlook Annexation Wickstrom explained we have received a 10% petition for annexation of approximately 35 acres in the vicinity of 93rd Avenue South and S. 222nd. If Council approves going forth with this proposed annexation, the next step would be to set a meeting date with the petitioners. Harris explained this is in conjunction with the apartment complex currently under construction in the area. The City has required annexation in order for the developer to do Phase II of the project which is currently in the County, It will come in as 20,000 square foot lots and they will hav* ,to apply for any change. Harris noted the Commission will b4a, recommending an approximate 31% reduction in multifamily but this will not be detrimental to that recommendation. The Committee unanimously concurred with acceptance of the 10% petition and scheduling a date for public meeting with the petitioners. Third Avenue Street Vacation Jim Harris distributed a memorandum to the Committee on this item. On a map he detailed for the Committee the area included in the previously approved vacation of Third Avenue between Gowe Street and Titus for the Centennial Building and the property involved in this vacation request for Third Avenue from Titus to Saar. At the November 2 meeting with Pete Curran, several conditions were developed which, if the Council chose to approve the vacation, are suggested be made a part of the vacation approval. He reviewed those for the Committee as detailed in his memorandum. Harris explained it is the intent of these conditions that,there is a plan for improvement and that the applicant works to implement the plan within a specified time period. Harris emphasized that the previously prepared staff report for the public hearing scheduled for September 19 did recommend denial. The City Attorney's office has recommended that any street vacation approval include a condition that the City be able to use the vacated area for public parking at specified times and events. Harris alluded also to Bill Public Works Committee November 28, 1989 Page 3 Williamson Is memo in which he determined the City has the authority to condition street vacations. Harris mentioned also the concerns the Police Chief has relating to access to the new parking garage which will have its entrance on Titus and the police parking areas. Dowell moved the Committee recommend denial of the request and to support staff recommendation of denial. Johnson stated he was in favor of the vacation if the Church were agreeable to the conditions outlined. Dee Moschel referred to the left hand turn lane on Willis which feeds into Third. She added that a backup of vehicles accessing the new parking garage from Titus could restrict access to her property. She felt this portion of Third is good for downtown circulation. ; Johnson stated he felt that vacating the portion of Third Avenue for the Centennial Building has already destroyed the circulation for downtown. ' Johnson suggested that Pete Curran present these conditions to the Church to determine if they would be agreeable to them and bring their comments back to the Committee. Harris suggested this item be placed in abeyance until such time as the Centennial Building and the parking structure are constructed and some time has passed so that we will have an experience of what traffic patterns will be. Woods agreed we could inform the Church we are interested in seeing what occurs over that period of time but we should know if they are interested in meeting these conditions. Dowell agreed with this. The Committee directed Jim Harris to take this back to Pete Curran to determine the Church's willingness to agree to the proposed conditions and bring it back before the Committee. Woods stated we should also indicate there is a concern about what the impact of the new building and potential parking loss will have. Johnson added he felt Harris' suggestion was something to consider as well. Requested Correction of September 12, 1989 Minutes Wickstrom commented that Ms. Fletcher's reference to the closure of Russell Road was inaccurate. We did indicate it world be closed after 64th was constructed and opened. The Committee concurred with that. Nizlek commented traffic goes to 228th and many turn right - basically avoiding Meeker and James signals. It is hard to say where they go from there. The Committee, unanimously recommended that Ms. Fletcher's letter be made a part of this record. Signal System Audit Wickstrom stated that we had previously reallocated $15, 000 to hire a consultant to do an audit of our signal systems and that we use $3 , 000 of that for aerial video of intersections. Instead of using Public Works Committee November 28, 1989 Page 4 the $3 ,000 for the video, he requested authorization to use it to pay the consultant to come back and oversee the implementation of some of his recommendations. Wickstrom commented he felt this was a better use of the money. The Committee unanimously concurred with this request.