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March 3,.. 2014
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher were
present. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated February 24, 2014:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of February 24, 2014. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 —Goods &Services Agreement with TMG Services for Chlorination Equipment for
Kent Springs:
Sean Bauer, Interim Water Superintendent noted that chlorine is used to kill bacteria and other
microbes in the drinking water supply. The chlorination equipment at Kent Springs has reached
the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. Bauer said the purchase from TMG Services is
for parts only; Water Department staff will complete the installation of equipment.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Goods and Services Agreement with TMG Services, Inc. for purchase of chlorination
equipment in an amount not to exceed $22,499.00 subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was SECONDED
by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 — Grant Acceptance/Kent Regional Trails Connector:
Mark Madfai P.E., Design Engineering Supervisor stated that the Public Works Department
competed for and was successful in obtaining a $1,125,368 federal grant for the Kent Regional
Trails Connector project. This project will construct a new, east-west, multi-use trail connecting
the existing Green River Trail to the Interurban Trail. The trail location will be adjacent to the
Green River Natural Resources Area and will include the installation of rectangular rapid flashing
beacons at 641h Avenue and 72"' Avenue and a new "HAWK" signal at the crossing of West Valley
Highway. A new, non-motorized bridge will be constructed across Mill Creek on the east end,
connecting to the Interurban Trail.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council accept the federal grant in the
amount of $1,125,368 for the Kent Regional Trails Connector Project and direct staff to
establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the Kent Regional Trails Connector
Project subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and
PASSED 3-0.
Item 4 — Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for 2014 Lakes Water
Ouality Monitoring:
Matt Knox, Environmental Ecologist stated that Lake Fenwick and Lake Meridian are listed on the
303d list (the nation's list of"impaired waters"compiled by the State Department of Ecology and
the Environmental Protection Agency) for a number of water quality parameters.
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March 3,.. 2014
The City has enacted a number of measures to improve water quality at both lakes, including:
Constructing stormwater treatment measures and requiring them on private systems; educating
residents about ways to reduce polluted runoff (e.g. natural yard care and car washing); and in
the case of Lake Fenwick, installing an in-lake aeration system and introducing weed-eating fish
(Grass Carp) to reduce non-native aquatic plants.
This contract will assist staff by providing the expert help and specialized equipment necessary to
accurately assess lake conditions.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a consultant services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$24,432.97 to monitor and analyze surface water quality conditions and aquatic weeds
in Lake Fenwick and Lake Meridian during 2014, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was
SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 5- Information Only/ Recycling Event, Rain Barrell, Composter &Work
Bin Sale, Curbside Cleanup, & City-Wide Spring Clean Event:
Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator noted the following events:
Spring Recycling Event
March 15, 2014 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Russell Road Park. Residents are invited to bring
items that are not easily recycled at the curb including appliances, tires, bulky yard debris
and Styrofoam at no charge. For a list of what to bring, visit www.KentRecyclies.com.
Composter, Work Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
Russell Road Park on March 22. Composters &Worm Bins will be available for $25 and Rain
barrels for $35, while supplies last.
Spring Curbside Cleanup Week
March 31-April 4 residents can place additional garbage and yard waste at the curb. A flyer
with details will be sent in mid-March for more information visit www.KentRecycles.com.
2nd Annual City-Wide Litter Cleanup
Will take place Saturday, April 5 residents may sign up online at
www.KentWA.gov/LitterFreeEventRegistration.
Information Only/No Motion Required
The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder