2019-10-28-minutes-public-works-study-session

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KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST STH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting MONDAY 1.:30 PM OCTOBER 28, 2019 Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz Others: Mark Cook and Candie Leader, Public Works; Calvana Carper, Dan Carlson, Lindsey Ozbolt, Community Development Services; Lisa Young, Human Resources and Three (3) Members of the Public At 1:31 pm Chairman Cory Wright opened the Public Works Study Session. Mark Cook stated it was his understanding that Agenda Item 43 - University Way and Reecer Signal Discussion is being removed from discussion. 2019 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Mark Cook gave background on the Big Boulder Bridge Replacement Project and adding that the temporary bridge is in place. Mark Cook continued that discussions with KPFF to draft a task order for the redesign the permanent bridge. Mark Cook added the cost is estimated at sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) with work to be performed in 2020. Mark Cook stated that the Story Creek culvert project is complete. Mark Cook gave background on the project adding that this project is the first of the Federal Highway Administration grants that were awarded to Kittitas County for improvement of hydraulics in the Teanaway. Mark Cook added that the project got off to a slow start; however, the contractor delivered the project on time and on budget. Mark Cook gave background on Weihl Road and the court decision to void the Road Improvement District that was formed to assist in the cost of the project. Mark Cook stated that guardrail was to be installed today and some striping needs to be completed then the project can be closed out. Mark Cook explained the engineering on the wall that was placed and that the original design was rejected. Mark Cook continued that the bid included the wall and materials as a unit and this left the contractor with more material than originally bid. Mark Cook added that an additional conversation will need to be had about a possible cost adjustment for this item. Mark Cook commented that the contractor did a good job on the project. Mark Cook mentioned that the Fairview Road project is pending right of way negotiation and this project is scheduled for 2020. Mark Cook stated that the signal at Reecer Creek and University Way 2019-10-28 MINUTES