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Approved
Public Works Committee
CC PW Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 3, 2019
Date: June 3, 2019
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers East
Attending: Dennis Higgins, Chair
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Toni Troutner, Councilmember
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 4:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dennis Higgins Chair Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes dated May 20, 2019
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated May 20, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Higgins, Fincher, Troutner
5. Information Only - Residential Traffic Calming Program Update
Transportation Engineer, Dan Hansen gave a brief description of the
Residential Traffic Calming Program (RTCP). As of the last update to the
committee on February 4, 2019, 10 new RTCP requests have been submitted
by residents, seven traffic studies have been completed, and 15 requests
have been closed. All seven of the newly completed studies recorded 85th
percentile speeds of less than 10 MPH over the speed limit and did not
identify significant cut through traffic issues.
Hansen noted that three neighborhoods are currently participating in Phase 1
or Phase 2 of the program, to address a speed or cut-through traffic issue by
changing driver behavior or selecting traffic calming devices for
implementation.
Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 3, 2019
Kent, Washington
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Staff will put together a map of all existing RTCP requests for a later
meeting.
Added Item:
Perry Sobolik - Thanked Dan for going through the various traffic studies with
him in the South Kent neighborhood, they were very helpful. Perry asked
about the new Roundabout at 4th and Willis, he requested that city staff hold
meetings on the weekend as well as during the week, to enable more people
to attend.
6. Information Only - Annual Guardrail Repairs
Engineering Supervisor, Joe Araucto noted that the objective of this project is
to establish a non-exclusive contract to make repairs of damaged guardrail
on an as needed basis for a period of 1 year. The City spends roughly $150-
$200K annually repairing guardrails.
7. Information Only - Projects Update
Construction Manager, Eric Connor updated the committee on the status of
current Capital Improvement and Private Development Construction Projects.
8. Information Only - Quiet Zone Update
Transportation Manager, Rob Brown updated the Committee on the Quiet
Zone to date. The updated timeline is attached.
9. Information Only - Transportation Engineering Consultant
Deputy Director/City Engineer, Chad Bieren noted that an on-call Consultant
will assist staff in Transportation Engineering. Due to a shortage of qualified
candidates, there are open positions in the Transportation Section. There will
be no new budget impact, as the Consultant Services will be paid for using
existing savings due to open positions in Transportation Engineering. Staff is
in the process of selecting a Consultant with an anticipated July start time.
Cheryl Viseth
Committee Secretary