Public Works Committee

MEETING MINUTES TUMWATER PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 23, 2026 CONVENE: 11:00 a.m. PRESENT: Chair Angela Jefferson and Councilmember Eileen Swarthout Excused: Councilmember Meghan Sullivan Staff: Assistant City Administrator Kelly Adams, Water Resources & Sustainability Department Director Dan Smith, Water Resources & Sustainability Department Deputy Director Tyle Zuchowski, Program Manager Patrick Soderberg, City Engineer Bill Lindauer, Water Resources Specialist Dave Kangiser, and Administrative Assistant Bonnie Hale APPROVAL OF Councilmember Swarthout moved, seconded by MINUTES: Councilmember Jefferson to approve the minutes of February 19, 2026 & March 5, 2026. A voice vote approved the motion. 2026 NATIONAL Specialist Kangiser presented on the requirements of the POLLUTANT National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) DISCHARGE municipal stormwater permit administered by the Department of ELIMINATION SYSTEM Ecology, a permit that the city renews every five years. Specialist (NPDES) UPDATE : Kangiser outlined the city’s strategy for meeting these requirements and reported that the city remains in compliance with the permit. ACCEPTANCE OF Specialist Kangiser presented the new 2026 annual work plan BARNES LAKE and operating budget for the Barnes Lake Management District. MANAGEMENT He outlined the treatment plans scheduled for 2026 and other DISTRICT BUDGET & administrative tasks that the committee will do throughout the WORK PLAN: year. A new committee member has been elected, filling the final vacancy on the committee. TUMWATER PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE– APRIL 23, 2026 1 MOTION: Councilmember Jefferson moved, seconded by Councilmember Swarthout to place the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) 2026 Budget and Work Plan on the May 5, 2026, City Council consent calendar with a recommendation to approve. RESOLUTION NO. Deputy Director Zuchowski presented on Resolution No. R2026- R2026-005, RECEIPT 005, receipt authority for the water quality combined financial AUTHORITY FOR THE assistance agreement with the Department of Ecology for the WATER QUALITY Trosper Road Sewer Extension Project. He outlined the primary COMBINED drivers for this sewer extension as well as the city’s plans and FINANCIAL timeline for the project. This resolution is a requirement for a loan ASSISTANCE from the Washington State Department of Ecology in the amount AGREEMENT (WQC- of $5.25 million with an interest rate of 2.7% over a 30-year term 2026-TUMWAT-00294) to fund this extension. WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR THE TROSPER SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT: MOTION: Councilmember Swarthout moved, seconded by Councilmember Jefferson to place Resolution No. R2026-005 Receipt Authority for the Water Quality Combined Financial Assistance Agreement with the Department of Ecology for the Trosper Sewer Extension Project on the May 5, 2026, City Council consent calendar with a recommendation to adopt. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Councilmember Jefferson requested a report on the Arbor Day event that took place on April 18, 2026. Director Smith said that the event went very well and he will coordinate with Manager Wood to gather specific information requested to report back to the Councilmembers. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, Councilmember Jefferson adjourned the meeting at 11:57 a.m. Prepared by Bonnie Hale, Administrative Assistant TUMWATER PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE– APRIL 23, 2026 2