2017-11-13-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Dept. of Public Works Page 2 FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT —VARIOUS UPDATES: Bar 14 Road: Mark stated that previously the Board of County Commissioners took action to remove the Bar 14 Road Bridge. Staff has prepared a by-pass for Naneum Creek so that in channel work can be done. Mining up and down stream will be completed as well. This will be a coordinated project with the Kittitas Reclamation District as they have a flow control structure in the area. A newsletter will be sent to area residents along Naneum Creek advising of expected increased flood risk in the 2017-2018 water year. Discussion was held. Board Direction: No Direction. Mercer Creek Channel Work: Mark reported that that recently staff was approached by the City of Ellensburg for the Flood Control Zone District to partner with them in some invasive species removal along Mercer Creek in the area of Parklane Avenue. Staff agreed to get the necessary permits to conduct the channel improvements with the City of Ellensburg acquiring any necessary construction easements. Permits will not be ready for another three to four weeks and phasing the project is an option. Discussion was held. Board Direction: No Direction. Flood Control Zone District Advisory Board: Mark stated that staff has spent several months in a public outreach campaign to attract rate payers to apply to sit on an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners. The first task of which has been to develop ranking and rating criteria for going through the various suggested plans. To date, there have been ten applications received. Discussion previously was to have the committee be a seven member committee. Staff was hoping to get a minimum of fourteen applications prior to submitting all for Board consideration. Discussion was held. Board Direction: Bring forward the ten applications for review if the staffing criterion has been met. 411 N. Ruby, Ste. #1 TEL (509) 962-7523 Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663