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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF MARCH 8, 2021
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Port Townsend City Council met in workshop session on the 8th day of March
2021 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the
meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard,
Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with Monica MickHager excused.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Public Works Director Steve
King, City Engineer David Peterson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Washington State Department of Transportation Compact Roundabouts
Public Comment: Charlies Cannon spoke about concerns regarding the Sims Way
and Kearney Roundabout.
Public Works Director Steve King introduced Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) personnel to talk about Kearney and the Mill Road
intersection proposals. The City is looking for funding for the approaches on the
adjoining intersections. WSDOT staff presenting were Dennis Engel, Olympic
Region Multimodal Planning Manager, Assistant State Traffic Design Engineer
Scott Davis, and State Traffic Design & Operations Manager Brian Walsh. Brian
Walsh and Scott Davis provided the conceptual design for the roundabouts. Dennis
Engel spoke about the completed pre-design, outreach efforts, and project timeline.
Olympic Region Port Angeles Project Engineer Dan McKernan would be tasked
with the roundabout's final design and construction.
Council questions centered on the alternative design for a mini roundabout at the
Mill and Discovery Road intersection. There was interest in whether pedestrian
traffic data exists for that general location. Related to Kearney Street, there was
support for maximum pedestrian crossing signs or signals. WSDOT staff noted that
Washington Street improvement funding would be sought by the City outside of this
project. Crosswalk marking policies include signaling and signage at the
roundabouts. WSDOT noted that the drawings shown are conceptual and are not
the final design. Construction calendars could note special provisions to avoid Port
Townsend festivals.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m,
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Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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