HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 01/24/1989 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
JANUARY 24, 1989
PRESENT: Jon Johnson Martin Nizlek
Berne Biteman Alana McIalwain
Judy Woods Judy Taylor
Don Wickstrom Sharon West
Bill Williamson M.V. Petersen
Dee Moschel
Parking - Downtown Area
Mrs. Taylor commented there is no parking for the business people
on 1st other than in front of their business or in the 2-hour
parking at the lot on 1st and Titus. She requested one of those
rows be opened up to 24 hour parking. Woods asked if the City
could simply change the sign in the lot. She inquired about the
change that had recently been made at the parking lot. Johnson
stated we had received requests from the businesses to make some
of the parking in the lot 2-hour. Woods stated perhaps only the
one row could be 2-hour. She asked Williamson to review whether
we would need an ordinance to make the change. Woods moved that
one row at the lot on 1st and Titus remain with 2 hour parking and
the remainder be longer. At Johnson's referral to the Task Force
on parking that is being formed, Woods commented she had reviewed
this proposal with Mrs. Moschel. Biteman added the remainder of
the parking in the lot should be consistent with the, rest of the
City, i.e. 8-5. The motion was approved with Biten's amendment.
To facilitate the changes, if an ordinance is required, Williamson
will bring it before Council on February 7.
There was discussion about the parking needs of the people living
in the apartments downtown. Woods suggested this be addressed in
the parking study. Mrs. Moschel stated the Parking Task Force will
be underway in about a week.
After further discussion, Wickstrom suggested we just address the
one row of 2-hour parking at this time and let the Task Force
address the time limits of the remaining rows. The Committee
concurred.
Sanitary Sewer Rebuild Project - Dee Moschel
Wickstrom reported the City can not make any repairs or restitution
until a formal claim has been filed and reviewed by the City's
insurance adjuster. He added we have sent an inspector to the area
and he reports there is some recent damage. Mrs. MOsohel asked if
there was an estimate as to the length of time the insurance
adjustor would take to make a determination. Wickstrom estimated
it could be 1-3 months. Williamson suggested Mrs. Moschel contact
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Mike Webby about that. Mrs. Moschel expressed her appreciation at
the City's response to her problem.
Recycling Program
Wickstrom reported toters have been delivered to the West Hill
residences but not to all on the East Hill. Wickstrom continued
he has had a request from a resident for two pickups during the
month. Wickstrom suggested we might be able to negotiate two
pickups a month only for those who request it. Siteman offered an
alternative of providing an additional toter to thoise residences.
Wickstrom stated that room to store the additional toter might be
a problem.
Mr. Peterson of 4235 249th, a resident of the West Hill, stated
there was a pickup on the first and third Tuesdlay under the trial
program on the West Hill. The toters were full every two weeks.
One pickup per month is not adequate. Woods suggted Wickstrom
determine in what areas a second pickup might be needeid and if the
hauler would consider adding the additional pickup and at what
cost.
Wickstrom stated the City had applied for and received funds from
King County for a Recycling Match Grant for 1988. The grant
provides a maximum of $20,000 per year for three years. Wickstrom
explained if the City continues to apply for continuation grants
over the next two years, we will be committed to continuing the
program after the grants lapse; thus the City would need to fund
the program in 1991. Wickstrom stated he needs Council direction
on whether to continue to pursue these grants. Siteman moved to
apply for the next grant and to recommend to the Council that we
continue with the program. The Committee unanimously approved.
Construction Standards
Wickstrom explained that we will soon be campleting the
construction standards. Wickstrom suggested these ,ite reviewed by
a committee similar to the one that reviewed the' mitigation
agreements with their recommendations brought before Council. The
Committee unanimously accepted Wickstrom's recommendation.
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Construction Engineer Posit - Clarification gf ggsition
Wickstrom explained the Public Works budget request was for an
Engineer II position to work on our cross connection program, water
and storm modeling, storm water quality program as Well as support
in the plan review process. However, the approved buidget narrative
refers to a plan reviewer. Wickstrom stated since the permit
process is a target issue, he needs clarification as to Council 's
intent; whether to hire only a plan reviewer which could be filled
at an Engineer I level or to proceed with the Engineer II position
as requested. The Committee unanimously approved the position to
be an Engineer II to cover the variety of dutie's outlined in
Wickstrom's memo to the Committee dated 1/20/89.
7 72nd and 196th Avenue Propg y Acquisition (injgXWtign only)
Wickstrom stated it appears we will be finalizing the purchase of
the property in February. If so, he wold anticipate -,,asking Council
to authorize the purchase on February 7th. The Committee had
approved the acquisition in October of 1988. Wickstrom added the
financial proposal for the acquisition included ,declaring the
property surplus and selling a parcel in the vicinity of 218th
Street and SR 167. Since we have a potential buyer for the
property, Wickstrom stated we would proceed with this,
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Johnson stated he had spoken with Master Builders about the Maureen
MacNamara matter and Lavender Hills. Apparently, Master Builders
did contact the developer and the developer will be issuing a check
to Mrs. MacNamara by the end of the week. Williamson reported he,
the surveyor, developer, general contractor and Public Works staff
had met with Mrs. MacNamara last week. As a rOasult of that
meeting, the general contractor agreed to settle for $1,300.
Biteman asked if there were any artesian wells across from Boeing
Surplus. Wickstrom stated that was the Wilson well :Which has been
capped. The City's wells at 212th and 208th draw; from the same
aquifer and we are currently developing the 212th Well.