2016-04-25-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Dept. of Public Works Page 4 hydrology and hydraulic support for Jacobs for design the culvert at Lodge Creek at Via Kachess. Board Direction: Commissioner Jewell moved to approve Resolution 2016-061 as presented. Commissioner O'Brien seconded the motion. Resolution 2016-061 was approved as presented. OTHER BUSINESS: Mark reported that several years back staff was made aware of the appearance of a 60' metal girder bridge on Durr Road in the Umptanum. The bridge was placed there by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. It used to be a creek crossing and was being torn up by motorized vehicles. Staff has done a fair amount of research and it appears we have abandoned Durr Road but have not vacated it. The issue now is that there is an over 20' bridge structure in our right of way that is not permitted. Mark is suggesting approaching Fish and Wildlife and having them get a franchise agreement that will allow the bridge to be in the right of way and then sign an inspection contract since staff has been inspecting the bridge for the last 3 years and will continue to have to inspect it through its life. The infrastructure is owned by Fish and Wildlife. Commissioner Jewell suggested that staff vacates the road. Mark will find out who the landowner is then vacate the road. Plan B will be a franchise agreement and an inspection contract. Discussion was held. 411 N. Ruby, Ste. #1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Mark stated that Ringer Loop flows have abated crossing the road but they are right at the top of the access road. So, if in the next few days if they continue to recover we may be able to do the cost estimating that is required to close out the FEMA work program. Mark spoke with David Papineau and had an appraisal completed. He is now waiting to hear from Roland Resources. Discussion was held. Staff has started a dialogue with Burlington Northern Santa Fe as it relates to the element that we loaded into the Ringer Loop Design alternatives as considering some future armoring of the railroad bed for the purposes of acknowledging that when we shift the river over it could cause some evulsion across the railroad bed. Mark stated that last week Blackhorse was in full bloom again. Staff saw significant discharge into the Ellensburg Water Company and our right of way was consumed to the point that it was in the roadway lane and deployed water over the roadway signs. Mark was able to contact the engineer and was very focused on the need for them to perform, as it relates to the emergency pumping program TEL (509) 962-7523 FAX (509) 962-7663