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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
December 22, 2014
THOSE PRESENT: Gary Berndt, Paul Jewell, Obie O'Brien, (BOCC) Kirk Holmes,
Jan 011ivier, Jeff Watson, Doug D'Hondt, Maria Fischer, Roy
Chance, Kathy Jurgens,(DPW) Minutes were written from
recording after the fact.
K TEAM PRESENTATION
FOR LEAN PROCESS: 011ivier presented the current status of the Lean process
happening in Public Works — 5 intensive days for the team. She
explained that the team chose to try to improve the PW project
process. Project development was the focus, trying to speed up
the permitting process and streamlining the whole, while
reducing costs. She explained the goals of this Lean Project. Kirk
Holmes was the sponsor of the project. Kathy Jurgens also
spoke about the Lean experience, as did Roy Chance, Jeff
Watson, Doug D'Hondt, and Maria Fischer. Discussion with the
Board followed. The Board asked about measurable goals.
Further discussion followed.
Board Direction: Keep the Board updated with progress reports.
LOWER COUNTY
SHOP:
Holmes submitted a draft concept design to the Board for a new
Lower County Shop, and explained his ideas. Discussion
followed on why we would want to plan to move County
employees out to the Airport, spreading them further apart,
rather than bringing them together. Holmes stated that he is
presenting this to the Board in this fashion, and it is up to the
Board to make some decisions about the concepts for a new
shop facility, and give direction about what direction they want to
go. Discussion followed on the draft concept as presented and
where and whom the details came from, such as how many
offices are in the proposed facility. Jurgens explained how this
came about. Holmes added that there are several other agencies
interested in joining PW out at the Airport. Further discussion
followed.
Board Direction:
Board will review the draft concept design.
INTERPRETIVE CENTER:
D'Hondt reported working with CDS on permitting for this project,
including SEPA and a shoreline permit. Archaeology is creating
issues also. This will cost additional funds. An additional $15K
will be needed for foundation design and water system design.
Flood permitting will cost $7K, and other additional costs are
adding up. Discussion followed on costs. Jurgens spoke about
411 N. Ruby, Suite #1
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funding also. The project may need more public facilities funds.
Discussion followed on how much more funding will be needed.
Jewell expressed frustration that a structure could be built for
less money if there were not so much permitting required, and it
was not a Federal project. Further discussion followed on the
requirements of accepting Federal funding for horizontal
projects.
Board Direction: No direction.
SUNCADIA TRAFFIC
MONITORING:
Holmes stated this is just for the Board's information. Suncadia is
doing the required traffic monitoring for the year. All of the
required mitigation has been done. (Not clear) Discussion
followed on traffic being lower than expected due to several
reasons. Suncadia requests relief from the traffic monitoring
requirement. A lengthy discussion followed.
Board Direction: Research the traffic monitoring requirements, speak with
the City of Cle Elum also, and report back to the BOCC what
the ramifications of their request would be.
HOLMES CLOSE OUT &
INTERIM STAFFING: Holmes presented a list of things he has been working on the
past few years. He had recommendations for interim director.
ZAO FRANCHISE UPDATE: Chance stated that it may be awhile before we see the franchise.
(Not clear on the tape). PW will continue to research charging for
franchises. Negotiating strategy will not be discussed here.
Board Direction: Get the research together on how there can be a public
benefit with a franchise.
Meeting adjourned at 3:43pm
Kirk Holmes, Public Works Director
411 N. Ruby, Ste. #1 TEL (509) 962-7523
Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663