2024-07-22-minutes-public-works-&-cds-study-session

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Board of County Commissioners support moving forward with recommendations as presented. REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR A PERMENANT SINGLE -YEAR LEVY LID LIFT SUPPORTING ROADS Josh Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the Road Levy Lid Lift and infrastructure funding sources for Kittitas County and stated the 10-year plan didn't anticipate rate increases or the cost Public Works has incurred due to inflation. Josh Fredrickson requested the Board of County Commissioners consider placing the proposed Road Fund Levy Lid Lift on the November 2024 general election and stated this approval would enable Public Works or the Auditors office to begin formation of pro -con committee. Vice - Chair Laura Osiadacz moved to approve presenting this decision to voters. Cory seconded the motion. Motion approved. I-90 FEASIBILITY STUDY Josh Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on concerns that have been brought up for years about the impact of I-90 traffic on Upper Kittitas County roads and efforts that have been tried to alleviate weekend and holiday traffic. Josh Fredrickson introduced Dan Ireland with SCJ Alliance who made a presentation of the feasibility report that looked at alternatives to help address the current traffic issues. Dan Ireland shared the objectives for I- 90 study area from exit 70 to exit 85 and the topics studied along with the presentation. Josh Fredrickson expressed appreciation for those assisting with this study and WSDOT for their involvement. The Board of County Commissioners acknowledged all those involved and agreed that the traffic issue isn't going away anytime soon. SPEED STUDY REQUEST CRITERIA Cameron Curtis gave history on speed requests received by Public Works and stated in 10 years Public Works has had 62 requests, approximately 11 have resulted in a change and each is estimated to cost the maintenance crew alone $500 each, and that doesn't include extensive time to processing the request in office. Cameron Curtis presented the proposed changes to the process to meet criteria, a scoring sheet, and described each element of importance. CHARLTON ROAD SPEED STUDY RESULTS Cameron Curtis briefed the Board of County Commissioners on a request to reduce speed on Charlton Road from same resident as requested in 2022 and presented the findings of the most recent speed study performed in June 2024 with no recorded accidents. Based on the data collected and the findings presented, the Board of County Commissioners denied the request for a public hearing. Josh Frederickson stated Staff did utilize the request criteria as an exercise if it would align with the outcome. 2024-7-22 MINUTES