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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 09/04/1990 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 PRESENT: JIM WHITE BILL WILLIAMSON LEONA ORR ED WHITE DON WICKSTROM JOHN BOND GARY GILL 94th Avenue Between Canyon and James Wickstrom explained the cost of the requested traffic modifications would be $10,273 which IBC has proposed taking out of the Street Operating Funds. We had originally budgeted adequate funds in the Street budget to cover a storm drainage utility rate increase which has not been implemented to date; thus, there are adequate funds to cover the expense for the 94th modifications. Ed White added that Mr. Dunn has asked the City to reconsider this modification. Mr. Dunn would like to investigate the possibility of constructing curb, gutter and sidewalk. White stated he had expressed to Mr. Dunn that the City did not have funding for that extensive an improvement. Mr. Dunn wanted to meet with the residents of the area to determine if they would be willing to put together an LID for curb, gutter and sidewalk on both sides of 94th. Mr. Dunn anticipates being able to meet with the residents this month. The Committee determined they would be willing to delay installation of the traffic circles until such time as Mr. Dunn has been able to meet with the residents about an LID. FAUS Funding - Proposed Allocation Method Change Wickstrom stated the Public Works Directors of King County have been discussing a change in the allocation of FAUS funding. Currently the funds are distributed by King Subregional Council to the cities for projects on a project prioritization basis. This is not the way federal funds are distributed in other areas of Washington. The King County Public Works officials are recommending the funds be distributed based on current population. White asked how that would affect Kent. Wickstrom responded we have averaged $125,000 a year over the past few years. Based on population, we anticipate Kent' s allocation to be $126, 000 which would be guaranteed and we could budget accordingly. The Committee unanimously recommended support for the change in allocation method for FAUS funds. 228th Street Acquisition Wickstrom stated that, based on the appraisals we have received, acquisition costs for the right of way will be more than what we originally estimated. Wickstrom proposed transferring an additional $20,000 from the non-LID portion of the West Valley Public Works Committee September 4, 1990 Page 2 Highway Improvement project. IBC has concurred with this recommendation. Responding to White's question, Wickstrom confirmed that if the property should ever be removed from the "farm land designation" the City could possibly recover our costs. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the transfer of funds as proposed. Water Ouality Enforcement Gary Gill stated we have recently discussed with the City Attorney's office the City's enforcement regulations for water quality problems. With the addition of a second water quality engineer, we are able to do more inspection and enforcement of problem areas. The streams and creeks in Kent have deteriorated considerably since the early 19801s. We will be notifying violators of their offending actions and the consequences of any repeated actions. White asked if DOE were involved. Gill stated that DOE does not have the staff to adequately manage the enforcement. White asked if DOE was appropriating any funds for this. Gill responded while storm water quality standards will be mandated through the State and Federal levels as well as through the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority there is no money being appropriated for enforcement activities. We are trying to improve water quality in several reaches of Mill Creek and Garrison Creek through several Centennial Clean Water projects which are partially funded from a DOE grant program. Williamson stated that our present ordinance allows us to make assessments on properties so that we can pass along the costs of testing. We can include this on the City's utility bill so that if not paid can be placed as a lien against the property. Update on Canyon Drive Wickstrom stated we are still in acquisition phase. We have also applied for additional UAB funds since the acquisition costs will probably exceed what was originally budgeted. An outside attorney has been hired to handle the condemnation for rights of way we can not acquire through negotiations. Gill stated we hope to have construction under way next spring. White askad; Williamson to check on the status of acquisition of the use and necessity and right of entry and report back to him at the next meeting. Gill added we hope that the additional funding is acquired to help with the undergrounding costs of the electrical and telephone. If the additional funds are not approved we may have to leave the utilities overhead for now as our share is estimated by Puget Power to be $100, 000. Public Works Committee September 4, 1990 Page 3 Labor Force Site White asked for an update on that. Williamson stated that the Planning Department has been working on this as a zoning code violation as a non-conforming use. Williams stated he did not know at this time if they have submitted an application to the Planning Department for a rezone to permit that use. White stated he had not had any complaints about the activity of the Labor Force but has had some about the deterioration of the property. Orr stated she has had complaints about the methods of operation and percentages they charge the employees for the jobs. Williamson commented he had observed people living in their cars at the site. Orr stated she had also received comments from a local businessman about people living at the site. The Committee asked Bill Williamson to investigate the situation and report back to them. NOTE: This was also discussed at the Planning Committee on this date and the Public Works Committee questions were addressed.