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Regular Meeting

Mount Vernon, WA · September 11, 2024

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Public Works and Library Committee Minutes September 11, 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, Hudson, Molenaar, Tercero, and Vander Stoep Staff: Finance Director Volesky, Public Works Director Phillips, Capital Programs Manager Reinart, Surface Water Utility Manager Chesterfield, Library Director Huffman, and Special Projects Manager Sexton Citizens: 7 1. Approval of August 14, 2024 minutes Councilmember Brocksmith moved to approve the August 14, 2024, committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tercero. Motion passed 6-0. Administration 2. 1590 Discussion: City Council continued their discussion regarding a variety of 1590 funding alternatives/methodologies. Additionally, they stated their desire to fund as many community non-profit organization efforts as possible. The level of funding and funding distribution will be discussed further at the next City Council Committee Meeting. Library 3. Library Updates Library Director provided a Mount Vernon Library Commons update which included several continuing construction items, 28 Sep 2024 Opening Ceremony and the projected opening to the public. Additionally, he provided several completed community engagement/outreach program updates and future engagements. Public Works and Library Committee September 11, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Public Works 4. Surface Water Utility a. Park Street Pump Station Project Design: The Park Street Pump Station is 90-years old and in need of replacement. The city is nearing the completion of the 30% design which will be completed by the end of the year. A project amendment for additional structural and geotechnical work will be presented to the Council tonight for this design work. b. Kulshan Creek Debris Removal: As the rainy season approaches city staff has been clearing debris out of the Kulshan Creek system. The city continues to clean and improve low lying drainage areas such as Kulshan Creek to reduce flooding. c. This year Flood Awareness Week is scheduled for October 7th through the 11th and City staff will be in attendance for many of the events. Flood season preparations are on schedule and have been ongoing since June. 5. Project Updates a. 2024 ADA Correction and Overlay Projects  ADA ramp construction substantially complete – Contractor completing detectable warning surface installation  Overlay work in progress on 15th Street, Martin Road, and 2nd/3rd St around new library building b. Riverside Drive Improvements (1 & 2)  Obligating additional $ 259,500 in redistributed obligation authority federal funds secured through SCOG this week (deadline 9/13)  Once additional funding obligation effort complete, will advertise for new design preliminary engineering consultant c. 30 Street Improvements - 1 th  Obligating additional $ 389,250 in redistributed obligation authority federal funds secured through SCOG this week (deadline 9/13) d. Kulshan Trail Lighting Phase 3  Confirmed award of federal grant funds through SCOG to begin this project next year. Need to obligate by February 2025.  Change in timing incorporated into the 2025-2030 CIP already; will bring a 2025-2030 TIP amendment to Council in October to address change 6. Director Updates Public Works Director Phillips provided program updates on the following: a. 2024 EV Infrastructure Update 2024 EV Purchase Update b. City Council approved ARPA Funded Projects  PCC HVAC – Contract Award  PCC Gate/Fence – ITB Process Public Works and Library Committee September 11, 2024 Page 3 of 3  Finance Front Desk Remodel – Architect Interviews  Old Library Demo and Partial Remodel – ITB IW  Stokely Tower Rehab – ITB IW 7. Agenda Requests - none 8. Miscellaneous - none The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Submitted by: Chris Phillips, Public Works Director

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