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Public Works and Library Committee Minutes May 10, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Morales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Hulst, and Morales Staff Present: Public Works Director Phillips, Capital Programs Manager Bullock, Capital Programs Manager Chesterfield, Finance Director Volesky, Library Director Huffman, City Attorney Rogerson, Special Project Manager Donovan, City Clerk Jensen, and IS Director Thomas Citizens 1 1. Approval of April 12, 2023 minutes Councilmember Beaton moved to approve the April 12, 2023 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion carried 6-0. Public Works 2. Program Coordination Division Project Updates a. The Stokely Tower Foundation Caps: The project bid, with an engineer’s estimate of $60,000, has been advertised and closes tomorrow, May 11th. The project will ensure the stability of the tower. The Park Street Stormwater Pump station is over eighty years old and in need of renovations. Staff is working with an on-call consultant, HDR Engineering, on the scope of work and budget. The goal is to have thirty- percent plans completed this year and final plans by the end of 2024. The city will have an estimate on construction costs by the end of this year. Public Works and Library Committee May 10, 2023 Page 2 of 3 b. Skagit Highlands Detention Pond Monitoring: The Skagit Highlands detention pond is being monitored by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. for slope movement. The deep inclinometer which was installed last year has shown no signs of slope movement. The cracks appear to be from surface soil movement. This summer when the ground dries out a smaller inclinometer will be installed on the side slope to determine the depth of movement. c. Ecology Stormwater Capacity Grant Amendment No. 1: The Department of Ecology and the City have amended the Stormwater Capacity grant agreement to add $25,000 dollars to the amount the city receives for the Municipal Stormwater Permit implementation. The total amount the city will receive in the 2021-23 grant cycle is $75,000 dollars. d. Municipal Stormwater Permit Support Contract: Staff is drafting a professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell Engineering on a two-year municipal stormwater permit implantation program. The agreement would be effective from June 2023 through April 2025. Once completed the agreement will be presented at a future Council meeting. 3. Project Updates a. Project Updates  2023 Curb Ramp Program: The 2023 Curb Ramp Program is well under way. Ramps on E Division and N 18th Street are nearly completed and the work on Anderson Road is next in the schedule.  Hoag/LaVenture Signal: The utility relocation effort associated with the Hoag/Laventure Signal Project has been completed and the City Contractor, Excavation West will begin work on May 15th.  Paving Program: The paving program will begin in July or August. b. Eaglemont Bridge/Culvert Repair: This structure has begun to shift over the last two years and the City intends to hire the structural team at TranTech Engineering to investigate causes and develop repair solutions this summer. c. 2024-2029 Six Year TIP: Mr. Bullock gave a brief introduction to the 2024-2029 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program scheduled for adoption by July. 4. Public Works Director Updates Mr. Phillips provided a presentation on the Transportation Benefit District and how the revenue has been utilized between 2017 through 2022. Library 5. Library Update a. Mr. Huffman provided highlights on the Mount Vernon Library Commons construction and fundraising progress. b. Library Updates: Mr. Huffman shared general library updates on adult programming, 3D printing, and new children’s offerings Public Works and Library Committee May 10, 2023 Page 3 of 3 6. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order None Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk