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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 05/15/1990 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MAY 15, 1990 PRESENT: Jim White Marty Nizlek Steve Dowell Marci Hobbs Leona Orr Sherry Lindsey Don Wickstrom Jim Henry Gary Gill Bill Swiger Jim Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Rust Bill Williamson Betty Lou Kapela Banner Advertising Cornucopia Days Marci Hobbs presented her request to display banners across City streets advertising the Lettuce Festival in conjunction with Kent Cornucopia Days. After discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended approval of the banners subject to the proper insurance being submitted to the City. Ms. Hobbs will submit a schedule of when the banners will be placed and taken down as well as the proposed locations to the Public Works Department for presentation to the Council at their June 5 meeting. Request for Closure - 45th Place by Westridae and S. 240th Street vicinity of Highway 99 Nizlek reviewed the proposals as outline in his memo included in the Committee's packet. After discussion, the Committee requested that design and cost estimates for temporary closure of these two locations be brought back before the Committee. Local Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Seattle-King County Wickstrom reviewed the intent and goal of the Plan and commented that while the Plan is well thought out to address the issue of disposal of hazardous wastes generated by households and small quantity generators, the Cities do not have control over the rate structure affecting our customers. It was recommended we adopt the plan contingent upon an agreement being reached through the Interlocal Forum on the first year budget, details of the funding mechanism, evaluation strategy and manner of representation on the Management Coordination Committee by participating cities. After discussion the Committee unanimously recommended approval subject to the amendment mentioned. Metro Sewage Disposal Agreement Wickstrom explained that Metro is requesting an amendment to their existing contract to change the residential equivalent from 900 cubit feet to 750 cubic feet which reduces the rate to the single Public Works Committee May 15, 1990 Page 2 family resident but would increase the commercial rate. In addition they want to implement a capacity charge for new customers. If the City were to implement the equivalency change in our billing mechanism and include Metro's rate increase, the single family residential bill would decrease by 2% and commercial accounts would increase by 17%. Wickstrom continued he is recommending the Council not take any action on this amendment until we have determined what the City's costs will be for cleanup of the sewage lagoon. Metro could possibly have some financial liability in that as well. Approval would increase the City's bill to Metro $160, 000 per year. Council may elect to implement its own equivalency change and use the money gained in that manner to pay off debts and clean up the lagoon. The Committee unanimously approved to recommend tabling the item. 4uit Claim Deed - Drainage Facility SR 516 - 160th Avenue S.E. to Jenkins Creek The State will be improving Kent Kangley in the Covington area. The City has two transmission mains which run through the project. The State originally required us to move the mains. However, we have negotiated an agreement whereby they would modify their drainage design as much as possible and if there were any easements required to construct the new alignment, the City would acquire those. There was one easement required, we have obtained same and are requesting authorization to transfer that to the State. The Committee recommended approval. Kent Disposal - Authorization to Extend Contract for Garbage Service Wickstrom explained the contract with Kent Disposal is about to expire. A nine-month extension of the existing contract from date of expiration is recommended during which it is anticipated we would be able to facilitate settlement of the litigation in progress with the City's second hauler. At that time, depending upon the outcome of the litigation, we could begin negotiations on a new contract. The Committee recommended approval to extend the contract. 94th Between Canyon and James Nizlek commented the Public Safety Committee had directed him to stencil 1125 MPH" on the pavement. He anticipates costs for this to be approximately $640. He recommended we also stencil 114th Avenue S.E. at the same time. The Committee approved. �r W i Public Works Committee May 15, 1990 Page 3 White asked that we look at the possibility of a left turn pocket on 94th in the area of the Nazarene Church and if it would be feasible. Nizlek commented it would be costly. Wickstrom added essentially it would be for one user and could set a precedent. White asked that something be brought back to the Committee on the possibility. Other White asked for an update on the railroad tracks on 228th. Nizlek responded he would recommend posting a sign "Rough Crossing Ahead" until construction of the railroad crossing improvements which is anticipated to be June or July of this year. White asked about the status of the Canyon Road project. Gill replied that we have acquired easements and right of way on a couple of the parcels but there will definitely be some that may require condemnation. CITY OF ��� CORRECTION TO MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MAY 15, 1990 ITEM 94th Between Canyon and James Second paragraph of item is corrected to read: "White asked that we look at the possibility of a left turn pocket on 94th James in the area of the Nazarene Church and if it would be feasible. Nizlek commented it would be costly. Wickstrom added essentially it would be for one user and could set a precedent. White asked that something be brought back to the Committee on the possibility. " w ,, ,Z l► 220 4th AVE SO,/ KENT,WASH INGTON 98032-5895/TELEPHONE (206)859-3300