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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF JUNE 14, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris
Nelson, George Randels, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark
Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy .
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE BRIEFING
Terry Reckord, project architect, provided a report on the project to date and
distributed a summary of the Historic District Planning Charette.
Mr. Randels stated that just before the Council meeting began, Mr. Reckord and
DSD Director Rick Sepler conducted an open house for the public in the City Hall
lobby.
Ms. Sandoval talked about the importance of street ends and access to the shore.
She added that many business owrSers complain about the trees along Water
Street that block signage and views from the second floor and the potential
problems of roots impacting the sewer pipes.
Ms. Sandoval suggested that bicycle rails be added in places such as Steve Corra
Park to assist riders in bringing their bikes up or down the stairs.
Mr. Timmons stated that the next step will be design analysis for the areas
currently funded and defining how much we can or cannot undertake. He noted
that reconfiguration of the ferry terminal is also in the works.
WATER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR EPA COMPLIANCE
Civil Engineer Mary Heather Ames reviewed the treatment alternatives for
compliance with the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
Systems evaluated include ultraviolet disinfection and three types of filtration:
slow sand, direct and membrane. Staff is currently recommending ultraviolet
disinfection as a minimum compliance option, or slow sand filtration for a higher
cosUadded benefit option.
Ian Jablonski, Water Resources Asset Manager and David Peterson, City
Engineer were also present to answer questions.
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Discussion items included the current effect of turbidity and how it would be
impacted by the various methods of treatment, costs involved for each type of
treatment, issues involving Port Townsend Paper's use of water and effect on
potential future sales of City water.
Mr. Peterson stated that if the City wants to consider sand filtration, we must have
time for the pilot test and that is the first decision to be made. He noted that
beginning the testing in 2011 would keep that option alive.
The Council did not express opposition to the staff recommendations so far and
asked that a resolution designating the City's intent be brought forward for action
at a regular business meeting.
Mayor Sandoval declared a recess at 7:51 pm for the purpose of a break.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 p.m.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY UPDATE
City Manager David Timmons provided an update on the City's capital investment
strategy.
Mr. Randels suggested that the community broadband project be added to the
list.
Ms. Sandoval stated that this is really the beginning of the Council's budget
discussions and said that any Council member who has comments should provide
them as soon as possible.
Ms. Sandoval noted there may be potential partnerships with the County regarding
sewer services and parks and recreation.
Mr. Randels stated he is glad to hear news about sidewalk improvements in the
Jefferson Healthcare area, as that has been a concern for a long time. He added
that Jefferson Healthcare has talked in the past about getting involved in a master
planning process and he hopes that will be added into the mix of the City's plans
and other plans. Ms. Sandoval stated she believes that planning process will be
underway soon.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Welch reported on the. Council Information and Technology Committee, the
Council General Services Committee, and the PEG Coordinating Committee.
Mr. King reported on the Fire District Joint Oversight Committee. He stated that
the committee has decided to accelerate the process of moving toward a Regional
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Fire Authority (RFA). Ms. Robinson asked whether the decision to support an
RFA had been endorsed by the Council. Consensus was to add the item to the
business meeting agenda for June 21.
Mr. Randels reported on the Council Community Development and Land Use
Committee, Special Projects Committee and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Ms. Nelson reported on the Board of Health activities. She noted that Councilors
will be receiving a statement about a joint group which is being formed
to review the direction of public health in the County. The Council will be invited to
designate representatives to that group.
Mr. King reported on the Finance and Budget Committee.
Mr. Welch reported on the Climate Action Committee.
Ms. Sandoval stated that the Council will need to address parking as part of the
Council's future work plan in terms of infrastructure needs.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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