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March 16, 2015
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins, and Committee members Dana Ralph were present.
Councilmember Brenda Fincher had an excused absence. The meeting was called to order at 4:02
p.M.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated March 2, 2015:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of March 2, 2015. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee chair Higgins and PASSED 2-0.
Item 2 —Interlocal Agreement with the King County Flood Control District for the Upper
Russell Road Levee:
Environmental Engineering Supervisor, Alex Murillo noted that the King County Flood Control District
(KCFCD) held an executive committee meeting on March 16 and the interlocal agreement passed
through that committee 2-0 (because there wasn't a quorum). Murillo stated that the KCFCD
members feel confident that it will pass through the full committee.
Murillo stated that on March 23, the Green River Trail at James Street and Russell Road will close and
will be in effect until June 1, 2015, weather permitting. Along 641h Avenue South construction of this
portion of the Green River Levee requires a trail closure at James Street and Russell Road. This
includes access closure at James Street and Russell Road. Frager Road is the posted detour route. For
more information you can go to www.drivekent.com. Portable message signs are up in the area to
direct the public.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign an
amended Interlocal Agreement with the King County Flood Control District to receive
reimbursement for improvements to the Russell Road Upper Levee, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney, the Public Works Director and the Parks
Director. The motion was SECONDED by committee chair Higgins and PASSED 2-0.
Item 3 — Consultant Services Agreement with Berger Partnership for Green River Brochure:
Item 3 was pulled from the agenda.
Item 4 — Consultant Services Agreement with Landau Associates for Geotechnical
Engineering Services for the 72"' Avenue Extension Proiect:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Ken Langholz noted that the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Board met
on March 4 city and RFA staff outlined funding options for this project. Board members were receptive
to the idea of forming a Local Improvement District (LID).
The contract with Landau Associates is for geotechnical and environmental support services for
addressing the permitting requirements needed to construct the new roadway. The goal would be to
continue the work required for permit applications for the project. Permits will take the better part of
a year to process, during which time the Regional Fire Authority's (RFA) financial participation can be
addressed and completed. If action is not taken soon the Transportation Improvement Board grant
will be in jeopardy.
Committee member Ralph MOVED recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
consultant services agreement with Landau Associates in an amount not to exceed
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$100,650 for geotechnical and environmental support services for the 72"' Avenue S.
Improvement Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works
Director and City Attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Committee chair Higgins and
PASSED 2-0.
Item 5 — Consultant Services Agreement with Shearer Design LLC for Design and
Engineering Services for the 72"' Avenue Extension Proiect:
Same as noted in item 4.
This proposal is in regards to structural engineering services required to prepare plans and
specifications for the bridge over Mill Creek.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
consultant services agreement with Shearer Design LLC in an amount not to exceed
$82,161.00 for Design and Engineering Services for the 72"' Avenue S. Improvement
Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and
City Attorney. The motion was SECONDED by Committee chair Higgins and PASSED 2-0.
Item 6 — Information Only/Transportation Impact Fees - Rates:
City Engineer, Chad Bieren noted that the city has evaluated options for increasing the city's
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF). Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Construction Cost Index ("Index") was chosen as a measure of the TIF increase because it most
closely approximates the work done with TIF funds. Bieren went on to explain how the Index
measures the unit bid prices of roadway excavation, crushed surfacing, hot mix asphalt, Portland
cement concrete pavement, structural concrete, steel reinforcing bar, and structural steel for
WSDOT's projects.
The Index is used by many jurisdictions to adjust TIF rates, but there are a few other indices that
other jurisdictions use. Because the Index has been volatile in recent years, staff intends to research
other indices and bring recommendations back to the Public Works Committee. Staff will bring this
item back at a later date with point of comparison with other cities.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 7 — Information Only/SE 256`h Street Ribbon Cutting:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett provided information on the upcoming ribbon cutting for
the SE 2561h Street project.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Added Item:
Bill Doolittle said that on South Washington Avenue between Willis Street and Meeker Street there are
two left turn lanes. He said that the North bound turn lane is plugged every evening. Doolittle asked if
the barrier could be removed. Staff will look into the possibility and come back to the committee at a
later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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