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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 04/16/1991 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE APRIL 16, 1991 PRESENT: Steve Dowell Gary Gill Leona Orr Tony McCarthy Don Wickstrom John Bond Roger Lubovich Jerry McCaughan Carol Morris Mr. and Mrs. Rust Tom Brubaker Bob Hirsch - Metro Vehicle Registration Fee Wickstrom explained that in order for the City to spend the funds the County will be collecting effective July 1, it is necessary to adopt a resolution confirming the process for meeting the transportation planning, programming and coordination requirements of the legislation. Wickstrom continued that if approved by the Committee he would bring the resolution before the full Council after it has been reviewed by the legal department. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of the resolution after review by the legal department. Metro Agreement - Park And Ride Lot - Kent/Des Moines Road Wickstrom explained that the City has received a grant from TIB to expand the Park and Ride Lot on Kent/Des Moines Road. Metro will pay 100% of all local costs and will be responsible for the design and construction of the expansion. The project will require de- annexation of two lots from Sea-Tac which we are pursuing. It was confirmed that Metro would also be covering the cost of the de- annexation. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the agreement. Metro Sewage Disposal Agreement Wickstrom commented that action on this agreement had been tabled in May of last year until we had determined the extent of cleanup required at the lagoon and Metro's part in that, if any. We have concluded that any cleanup will be minimal and not a factor in the terms of this agreement. Approval of the agreement would result in a net increase in sewer charge to the City. Currently the sewer rate is based on 900 cubic feet per month. After several studies, Metro has determined that the single family residence typically uses 750 cubic feet per month; thus, the agreement would change the base to 750 cubic feet. This shift results in a reduction in the Public Works Committee April 16, 1991 Page 2 residential monthly charge but a significant increase to the commercial accounts. Bob Hirsch indicated that 31 of 37 cities have signed the agreement. Kent is the largest city that has not signed. Wickstrom stated that 100% of the agencies have to sign the agreement before it can take effect. It is anticipated this would be effective January 1, 1992 . Wickstrom added that the rates reflected in the agreement were last year's rates and Metro could be implementing a rate increase by the time the agreement is in effect. Bob Hirsch stated that the Metro rate projected for next year is $14. If this agreement is effective the rate will be $12.80 which is lower than the current rate of $13 .20. The Committee unanimously recommended approval. 1991 South County Asphalt Concrete Pavement Overlay Wickstrom explained that the county's 1991 Overlay project involves a portion of two streets which are in the City limits - S. 204th between Frager and Orillia and a portion of S. 256th by 116th. They are proposing to overlay that portion within the City limits if the City will reimburse them for the cost. Funds have been included in the City's 1991 Asphalt Overlay program. The Committee unanimously recommended approval. East Hill Annexation The last time this item was discussed Steve Dowell asked for the financial impact of the annexation. Wickstrom displayed a map showing all the annexation covenants and agreements that we have. The outer boundary of the proposed annexation area as shown on the map was established based on our water and sewer franchise boundaries together with what appeared to be a logical boundary. We have covenants amounting to 53% of the assessed value of the entire area and 60% is required for annexation. Areas 1 and 2 are the only areas for which we have adequate annexation agreements, 78% in Area 1 and 89% in Area 2 . Financially, none of the areas would be self sustaining. For Areas 1 and 2 , the costs projected by the Fire Department were based on no enhancements. The Fire Chief indicated to bring the level of service up to what he considered appropriate would be $307, 000 a year. The Police Department projected costs as if Areas 1 and 2 were fully developed estimating $1, 019, 343 to service. Area 1 has the least impact in terms of the general fund. Just looking at Street, Police and Fire and excluding immediate needs such as vegetation management and asphalt pavement work, Area 1 would probably pay for itself. 0 Public Works Committee April 16, 1991 Page 3 Wickstrom stated if Council wanted to have some greater control over the 272nd/277th corridor, he would suggest annexation of Area 1. He would also recommend including Areas 3 and 4 to create a more logical boundary that might be more receptive to the Boundary Review Board. The first hurdle would be get signatures representing 10% of assessed value of these areas. Dowell said that if he felt the cash flow were either neutral or positive he would give certainly consider it but since it isn't he has a real problem being in favor. Responding to Dowell's question, Wickstrom stated he would like to get concurrence to pursue the annexation of Areas 1, 3 and 4 before directing staff to begin work on the 10% petition. Dowell asked if he needed Council direction to do that. Wickstrom responded that would let him know there is interest on the part of the Council and he would not be wasting staff time. Orr stated she shared Dowell's concerns but was leaning the other direction toward supporting the annexation. Wickstrom added that some known impacts to the residents of these areas would be that they would save $24 a year on a $100, 000 home on property tax, water rates would be reduced approximately $43 a year. Drainage utility rates would be less in the City and there would be free recycling for the single family homes. Since only two members of the Committee were present at this meeting, it was determined to send this to the Council as a whole with no recommendation. 272nd/277th Corridor Roger Lubovich stated he would like to discuss the possibility of hiring a lobbyist to help the City in their relationship with the County. Last Monday, Lubovich continued, he had gone to County Council to comment on an action that was before them on the 272nd/277th corridor. It was obvious at that time that the City is not receiving all the information from the county we need in order to respond to these issues. We need to know when items are scheduled to be discussed. For example, last Monday we were informed that the County Council would be addressing the issue of expanded scope of the study. The County's Public Works staff indicated the item was a request for additional funding for the consultant. Lubovich continued that the item was an approval for expanded scope and had been previously discussed in January. The City had not received any information on this. Lubovich added that he asked the County Council for three things - 1) more direct information from their staff so we can deal with the issues as they come up and allow us to have an input; 2) what this expanded scope would do to the City's plans to have their EIS done by mid-summer; and 3) would the City have an opportunity to make a case before the Public Works Committee April 16, 1991 Page 4 County Council if our studies determined that the project was feasible. The point is, if the City is serious about this project, it would be most beneficial to have someone down at the county helping us. Dowell asked if the County Councilman for this area was sending us information and if there was a list we could be on as an interested party to receive information. Lubovich stated that Kent Pullen did ask a lot of questions and some of the staff has been sending us some material. Wickstrom stated that the costs would be considered part of the administrative costs for the corridor and come from the corridor funding. Dowell asked what a lobbyist would cost and asked for more information -on the costs involved. Orr stated that to save time if the matter goes before IBC and Operations Committees it probably would not have to come back before the Public Works Committee but could go to Council for action. Orr added that when she met with Brian Dierdowski he commented that it would helpful to the City if we had someone down there watching what was going on.