HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works Committee - 08/15/2016Public Works Committee Minutes
August 15, 2016
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Item 1 – Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Committee
Chair, Dennis Higgins.
Item 2 – Roll Call: Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members Dana
Ralph and Brenda Fincher were present.
Item 3 – Changes to the Agenda: There were no changes to the agenda.
Item 4 – Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated August 1, 2016:
Council member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of August 1, 2016. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 5 – Information Only/Water System Update:
Sean Bauer, Water Superintendent gave a PowerPoint presentation that touched on the
following water system and system projects:
Supply – Strong source supply at this time
Demand – Up and down above and below averages but doing well
Update on Lead in Drinking Water – Update on Governor Inslee’s mandate. It is
expected to cost the city $3 million in replacement cost.
2015 Water Quality Report – Report went out in printed form this year 120
responses to date.
Clark Springs and Landsburg Mine – Private owners were illegally dumping
Guiberson Reservoir – Reservoir was lined earlier this year and modifications were
made to the inflow headers. Everything is working as planned. Bauer noted that
the work is just a band aid until we get funding for a new tank.
Water Main Replacements – 65% of our lines are 35 years or older. Scheduled to
replace 2 watermains in 2016. James Street from Clark to 94th and South Central
Avenue.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
Item 6 – City of Covington Interlocal Water Agreement – Jenkins Creek:
Water Superintendent, Shawn Bauer noted that the Kent Water Utility owns three
transmission mains that are located in SE 272nd Street, within the City of Covington, and
crossing Jenkins Creek. As the owner of this infrastructure, in another jurisdiction’s right-
of-way, Kent is responsible for relocation and the associated expenses.
The most efficient method for both agencies to facilitate the design, permitting,
coordination, and relocation of Kent’s transmission mains is for Covington, as the lead
agency for the roadway project, to incorporate Kent’s body of work within the road
project. The relocation work will be performed concurrent with the roadway and bridge
construction.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
Public Works Committee Minutes
August 15, 2016
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Item 7 – Information Only/James Street Update:
Eric Connor, Construction Engineering Manager provided the Committee with an update
on the James Street project. Connor noted that the pump station portion of the project is
underway and should be operational by mid-October. The landscaping improvements and
watermain replacement have been suspended for grinding and signalization work.
Plantings are scheduled for the end of October.
It was noted that the flagging crews have done a great job and have been helpful and
friendly throughout the project. Higgins noted, Council is honoring the B&O tax and
grateful for the work that is being done.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
Item 8 – Information Only/Quiet Zone Update:
Chad Bieren, City Engineer noted that we are finalizing the agreement regarding the
crossing arm paddles with the Union Pacific. Staff will be meeting with staff from
Burlington Northern later in the week.
Higgins asked, if everything is fully funded in the budget what is the cost, and how long
would it take to complete the work. Staff noted that it would take about 12-14 months
with work finishing in early 2018, the total cost is still undermined, more to follow.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth, Council Committee Recorder