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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 04/21/1992 a y PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE APRIL 21, 1992 PRESENT: Jim White Ed White Jim Bennett Kevin Lindell Paul Mann Tony McCarthy Don Wickstrom Johnie Nall Carol Morris Mr. and Mrs. Rust Gary Gill Byron Beck' Ed Chow Joe Hembree The minutes of the previous meeting should be corrected to indicate that Ed Chow was in attendance. Parkside Walkway Jim Bennett commented that he had gone out to the'walkway area and is in favor of leaving it open as he feels it serves a useful purpose. Mr. Hembree commented about the light shining into his yard and the graffiti on the fence. Bryron Beck suggested a crosswalk on Military leading from the pathway. He observed that the vandalism to his property has diminished since the walkway has been improved. Paul Mann suggested graffiti removal from the fence might be a good project for the work program of the correctional facility. It was also suggested that the police provide more emphasis in patrolling 38th. The Committee unanimously recommended, if funds allow, installing an additional sight in the ' walkway and providing shields for the new as well as the existing light to prevent light from spilling over into the abutting homes, using the correctional facility work release inmates to remove the graffiti from the fence and to install a crosswalk on Military adjacent to the walkway. After discussion, Jim White asked that the cost for 141stallation of a blinking light over the crosswalk be brought beck before the Committee for consideration. Electric Lightwave Franchise Wickstrom commented that Electric Lightwave had requested authority to use Kent right of way for their fiberoptic telecommunications system. The City Attorney's office has worked with Electric Lightwave in developing the franchise ordinance agreeable to both parties. Jim White asked if the City would be reimbursed. Carol Morris explained that since, they are using it for telecommunications, by State law, we can not impose a franchise fee. In response to a question from Jim White, Carol explained further that Section 10 of the franchise ordinances provides for a franchise fee if they change their type of service.. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the franchise ordinance. Public Works Committee April 21, 1992 Page 2 West Hill Storm Improvements - Bid Opening Wickstrom commented that six bidders responded to this project with R. L. Alia submitting the low bid. The Committee unanimously recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder. Green River Levee Improvements Wickstrom explained the contractor has completed work on this project and we are recommending the contract be accepted as complete. Wickstrom explained the cost increases were due to some emergency levee work north of 212th adjacent to Boeing and the Meeker Street fix required more backf ill due to the additional erosion that occurred between the development of the plans and start of the actual work. The Committee unanimously recommended acceptance of the contract with J.L.R. , Inc. for the Green River Levee Improvements as complete. Bill of Sale - Echo Glen Heights Wickstrom stated the developer has completed construction of the utility improvements required for this development and recommended the City accept the improvements for operation and maintenance. The Committee unanimously recommended approval. Drainage Utility Jim White stated he had met with Don Wickstrom to discuss the utility rate increase further. He stated his concerns were that the proposed projects were not going to be enough to solve the problems but Wickstrom assured him that these projects along with updated development standards would solve the problems we have recently been experiencing. Wickstrom indicated the updated development standards should be before the Council by the end of this year. With that, the Committee unanimously recommended the approval of the actions necessary to implement the drainage utility rate modification as detailed in the March 12 memo from the Public Works Director. Public Works Transportation Section Proiect Work Plan Wickstrom reviewed the list of transportation projects and explained they required about 9 FTEs where we only have 3 available. White questioned why the 224th/228th corridor was not on the list. Wickstrom explained that would fall initially into the design section project lint. Paul Mann responded he was pleased to see the priority given to the Kent-Des Moines Highway, James Street and Central Avenue projects. Don Wickstrom introduced .4 A Public Works Committee April 21, 1992 Page 3 Kevin Lindell, the new Assistant Transportation Engineer who has just started with the City and will be working on these projects. Highline Water District Franchise Wickstrom explained that we have never had a franchise with Highline Water District even though they have had water mains in our right of way for some time. Both the Public Works Department and Highline Water District agreed that a franchise was appropriate. The City Attorney's office has worked with the water district to develop a franchise ordinance agreeable to both parties. The Committee recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the franchise ordinance. Sidewalks Jim Bennett commented about a letter he had received from Colleen Woodworth. He asked that Public Works Department respond to the comments contained in the letter. Jim White commented the Catholic Youth Services had asked him about sidewalks in front of their building. He asked that Don Wickstrom bring back an estimate and proposal for constructing sidewalks in this area.