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Public Works and Library Committee Minutes March 12, 2025 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, Molenaar, Tercero, and Vander Stoep (6:02) Staff: City Attorney Rogerson, Capital Programs Manager Reinart, Library Director Huffman, Engineering Manager Chesterfield, Special Projects Manager Sexton, Assistant Fire Chief Harris, City Clerk Jensen Citizens: 8 1. Approval of February 19, 2025, committee minutes Councilmember Brocksmith moved to approve the February 19, 2025, committee meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tercero. Motion approved 5-0. Library 2. Library Updates: a. Construction Update: The parking garage is now open, the building will be at substantial completion within a few weeks, and the kitchen is scheduled to be open in May. b. Conference Room Update: There are eleven bookings scheduled for March. The room is now being advertised for use. c. Programming/Events: Recent and upcoming events include Crafternoon, terrarium building, Chess Club, and An Evening With Daniel James Brown. d. Other: The Hoopla contract for digital media will not be renewed due to the cost. Public Works and Library Committee March 12, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Works 3. Surface Water Utility a. 2025 Stormwater Management Program Presentation: The City’s consultant, Brown and Caldwell, presented the draft 2025 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). The City remains in compliance with the municipal stormwater permit. Public comments must be submitted to the Public Works Department by March 21, 2025. b. Seneca Road Culvert Cleaning Update: The Debris Removal Project is moving forward with permitting; culvert and channel cleaning will be completed this summer. c. Skagit Highland Slope Monitoring Update: Mr. Chesterfield provided an overview of the Skagit Highlands slope monitoring. The geotechnical report indicates that the slope movement does not present an imminent threat to the pond or stability of the slope. The recommendation is to continue monitoring while evaluating the feasibility of a drainage system to lower groundwater levels in the area of the slope movement. 4. 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Update: Mr. Reinart briefly discussed forthcoming transportation projects for the 2026-2031 TIP, scheduled milestones and next steps. 5. Director Updates  City of Anacortes Contract: Staff will present a request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Anacortes to provide mutual assistance and perform work and services as needed at the regular council meeting.  GIS Position Reclassification: Staff will present a request to reclassify the GIS Specialist position to GIS and Asset Management Specialist. Legal 6. Tenant Protection Ordinance: Mr. Rogerson outlined the steps for approving the Tenant Protection Ordinance, including enforcement options and repealing a current ordinance. 7. Agenda Requests - none 8. Miscellaneous - none The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk