2017-04-10-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Dept. of Public Works Page 4 that they are going to follow our lead and return the Teanaway Hydraulic project back to the county, as staff feels we are better equipped to deliver the project. Mark added that this winter we came out with significant snow pack levels in Manastash. As staff was doing the environmental scoping for the permitting for the Manastash washout it was discovered that, even in late March, trying to collect additional data that our consultant was looking for and found three inches of ice below two feet of snow and being unable to even probe the area with our data collectors. This project is most likely going to be pushed back a year. So, recognizing that project being pushed back, the addition of the roundabout project, the FLAP and staff believes we can accelerate the No. 81 Road pedestrian lane project. Data collection is currently underway on that project. Discussion was held. Board Direction: Schedule a public hearing to amend the plan. FEMA Alternate Project Update: Mark stated that staff received notice Friday afternoon of final acceptance of our proposal to acquire essentially one million dollars of heavy equipment as a settlement to not repair Ringer Loop Road. Staff is currently soliciting and updating the prequalified bid list and various purchasing venues with state and federal government. Mark continued that staff is anticipating seeing the equipment by fall. One of the items staff is looking to secure is a temporary bridge that could be used for rental to other agencies. Discussion was held. Blackhorse Update: Mark stated that the project team met Friday at some length to discuss DR Horton taking flows from their development and conveying them across Reecer Creek Road onto property that is held by Pat Deneen. Some significant regional soil with the characteristics needed to dispose of improved runoff. Staff encouraged Mr. Deneen to have a conversation with DR Horton about the possibility of making some of his land available. The project team, consisting of the hydrogeologist, civil engineer, and a DR Horton representative all met and the opportunity for some solutions to issues that have arose. Discussion was held. Executive Session (s): To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price. In Executive Session at 2:24 pm Executive Session adjourned at 2:34 pm 411 N. Ruby, Ste. #1 TEL (509) 962-7523 Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663