City Council Committee Agendas

Public Works and Library Committee Minutes July 10, 2024 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Molenaar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Mayor Donovan Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carias, Hudson, Tercero, Molenaar, and Vander Stoep Staff: Public Works Director Phillips, Finance Director Volesky, Capital Programs Manager Reinart, City Attorney Rogerson, Capital Projects Manager Chesterfield, Solid Waste Manager Hanson , Library Director Huffman, and City Clerk Jensen Citizens: 2 1. Approval of June 12, 2024 minutes Councilmember Hudson moved to approve the June 12, 2024, committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tercero. Motion carried 7-0. Public Works 2. Solid Waste Rate Study Update: Due to increased administrative costs and Skagit County disposal fees, a Solid Waste Collection Rate Study was conducted by Bell & Associates. Chris Bell presented the results of the study that support an increase in solid waste disposal fees. Council, staff, and the consultant engaged in a conversation about the fees, calculations, etc. The discussion continued at 8:15 p.m. Council, staff and consultant engaged in a discussion about the proposed rate for the various service levels, fund deficit, reserves, and the truck port. The majority of Council voiced acceptance of the proposal. Public Works and Library Committee July 10, 2024 Page 2 of 2 3. 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Discussion: Mr. Reinart discussed the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan, the process of planning. Proposed changes to the draft 2025-2030 TIP were presented and follow-up information to questions that were asked during the June preliminary introduction was provided. The meeting recessed at 6:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:27 p.m. West side bridge feasibility study, objectives, costs, funding, and whether to remove it from the 2025-2030 TIP were discussed. The Blackburn Road extension project, funding, and road maintenance were also considered. Mr. Reinart outlined next steps for the TIP. 4. Agenda Requests  none 5. Miscellaneous  none The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk