2021-01-11-minutes-public-works-study-session

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SNOQUALMIE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT WATER RIGHT AND HYAK PARKING UPDATE Mark Cook reported that Tom Hastings with Snoqualmie Public Utility District (SPUD) noticed him of the approval by the Department of Ecology for foreign water rights. Mark Cook gave background on the project in progress by SPUD for a wastewater treatment plant and the Board authorizing two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) from the Public Facilities Fund supporting the project. Discussion was held. Mark Cook stated that there are still issues with parking at Hyak by recreational users and the facility shared with SPUD is being blocked. Mark Cook gave background on the work staff has done with implementing parking fines and with the approval of updating the LAIRD to include impound yards as an allowable or conditional use. Staff can work on a proposal to contract with a tow company to remove 417egally parked vehicles using an impound yard proximate to Hyak. Further discussion was held. PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT FEE REVIEW Mark Cook gave background on the last fee update completed in 2017 by Public works and other county departments utilizing a fee model implemented with a consultant. Mark Cook continued that staff is now collecting data to support an increase of fees along with internal processes of permit routing. Mark Cook added that he will have a complete briefing for the Board by the end of the first quarter of 2021 and a proposal for implementation by the end of the second quarter of 2021. Discussion was held. LEASE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY FOR PARCEL NUMBER 901833 Mark Cook reported that a lease with a property owner was established in 1961 for a structure located partially in the Vantage Highway right of way. Mark Cook continued that the lease is set to expire in October of this year and the original lessee has since sold the property with the lease not being assignable. Mark Cook added that the new property owner is looking to renew the lease. Mark Cook stated that it is problematic for the county to allow incursions of private property into county right of way. Mark Cook commented staff is recommending termination of the lease and working with the property owner on a solution. UPPER COUNTY TRUCK TRAFFIC RESTRICTION Mark Cook gave background on the action taken by resolution in 2018 establishing truck traffic restrictions annually from May 15th to September 15th on certain upper county roads. Mark Cook continued that at the last Upper County Traffic Committee meeting members inquired about making the restriction year-round. Mark Cook added that with the absence of a Commercial Vehicle Officer employed by the Sheriff's Office it is hard to enforce a year-round restriction. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to attend a Special Meeting 2021-01-11 MINUTES