2019-04-08-minutes-public-works-study-session

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expressing interest in agreeing to the slope easement, however, the other owner has been non-responsive. Mark Cook explained the need for SEPA for the project now due to discovering a defunct irrigation system. Mark Cook commented that he is looking for Board direction on how to move forward with the project. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to submit the SEPA and move forward with advertisement of the project for bids. UPDATE ON TAX PARCEL 693835 Mark Cook stated that after the last study session update on this topic he submitted a request to the Prosecuting Attorney's office to confirm his research regarding the use RCW 39.33.060 to convey the tax parcel to the City of Cle Elum to establish a dog park. Mark Cook continued that a legal opinion was received and confirmed that RCW was appropriate. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to prepare enabling documents for property transfer. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROPOSED POLICY AMENDMENT Mark Cook reported that last year the Council of Governments (COG) updated their policies to facilitate the processing of submitted applications and the Board approved those policies by resolution. Mark Cook stated that at a recent COG meeting it was discussed to amend policy 2018-01 directing that members do not score their jurisdictions applications for public facility fund requests. Mark Cook continued that he will be presenting the updated policy to COG for approval at the next meeting. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to bring back for Board approval after the COG meeting was held and a recommendation to amend the policy was made. KLOCKE LEVEE REPAIR UPDATE Mark Cook reported that for the last few years Public Works has been attempting to repair the Klocke Levee. Mark Cook gave background on the US Army Corp of Engineers PL 84-99 program and the process staff has gone through with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad securing permits to access their property to conduct repairs. Mark Cook continued that property owners were also contacted in 2017 to obtain access for repairs as well. Mark Cook added that at that time one property owner granted access and the other modified the agreement adding terms. Mark Cook stated that these property owners are being benefited by rate payers' dollars through the Flood Control Zone District and if they won't allow access; the next step would be giving notice of abandoning the levee. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with efforts to repair the Klocke Levee. 2019-04-08 MINUTES