2018-06-25-minutes-public-works-study-session

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own as well to discuss potential solutions and staff was present at that meeting as well. Mark Cook continued that there were long term and short term solutions discussed including gating the road network, establishing a long term Transportation Benefit District for tolling and forming a citizens advisory group to further research options. Mark Cook added that the measures the county has taken to limit the traffic has included closure of off ramps in partnership with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), signage, message boards and passing a resolution to limit heavy truck traffic on the road network. Mark Cook stated that WSDOT is unwilling to continue with ramp closures, Washington State Patrol cannot support enforcement efforts. Discussion was held. Vice - Chairman O'Brien inquired about speeds in the area as a continuing issue and suggested doing another traffic/speed count in the area to gather new numbers for consideration. Chairman Osiadacz called for public comment on the matter. Three (3) members of the public commented on the issue. Further discussion was held. Staff was directed to develop a plan for a citizen's advisory group and bring it back for review at a July study session for discussion. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 12 "ROADS AND BRIDGES' DISCUSSION Mark Cook reported that for the last ten (10) months staff has been working on a road standards revision to go along with the Twenty (20) Year Transportation Plan in development and the last road standards update was done in 2015. Mark Cook continued that the update will be written so new staff can understand the standards, be development friendly and would like to have a stakeholders group review for a final document delivery of late fall. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to get a stakeholders group formulated. Meeting adjourned at 2:16 pm. Candie Leade 2018-06-25 MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Laura Osiadacz, Chairman