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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 09/09/2014 Submitted For: Grant Riemer, Engineering/Public Works By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works 4. 13. Information Title Report from Public Works Committee dated August 14, 2014 1. Receive Presentation from PACT Charter School and Future Parking and Expansion Needs As It Relates to Future Impacts to Existing Rights of Way: The Committee reached consensus to continue discussions of options for a possible addition to PACT that did not include vacating Peridot Street as a public road. 2. Draft Snow Removal Contract for Municipal Parking Ramp: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to accept staff recommendation and approve the use of contract labor for snow removal on the Municipal Parking Ramp and direct staff to advertise for bids. Staff Input: 1. Consider Traffic Concerns Near 146th Avenue and Iodine Street: Consensus was reached to consider all issues presented to begin to determine a solution. 2. Consider Roadside Mowing - Priorities and Scheduling: Informational; no action taken. 3. Review draft Special Assessment Policy for City Improvement Projects: Informational; no action taken. 4. Consider Enforcement Options Regarding Sidewalk Plowing in Townhome Developments: Informational; no action taken. Purpose/Background: The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on August 14, 2014 and discussed the following cases. 1. Consider Traffic Concerns Near 146th Avenue and Iodine Street: This Staff/Input case is being considered prior to Agenda Item 5.01 due to the presence of residents who wished to speak on the matter. Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report. He mentioned that traffic moving at 30 mph in a residential area can seem very fast. However, that is the speed limit. Since the City has had the speed trailer and the law enforcement in that area, and statistics did not show a need for signage, it leaves the City with few opportunities to aid the citizens. The main concerns of the residents that spoke are the blind hill, sunlight, bus stops, and snow pile ups causing huge safety hazards. Motion to recommend to City Council to consider all issues presented to begin to determine a solution. 2. Receive Presentation from PACT Charter School and Future Parking and Expansion Needs As It Relates to Future Impacts to Existing Rights of Way: Community Development Director Timothy Gladhill reviewed the staff report and introduced the Principal of PACT, Cory Klabunde. Mr. Klabunde explained there are tentative plans to expand the school. He pointed out on the map how that would impact current parking. He noted they are interested in adding 300 students to their secondary classes. He said they are considering adding 44,000 square feet on the west side, where their gym is now. This addition would include a gym and 16 teaching rooms. The increase in students creates a need for more parking spaces. He proposed several ideas. One was to remove the grassy area currently along Peridot Street and add more parking spots and introduced the concept of requesting that the City vacate Peridot Street to convert to a private parking lot. He explained his school has an agreement with the three adjoining properties to share the use of their parking lots and this could work, along with on -street parking. He suggested they swap the bus pick up area with the drive through lane pick up area. He questioned how much green space they would need, and how much parking they would need to allow, if they included parking for junior and senior students. Motion to recommend to City Council to continue discussions of options for a possible addition to PACT that do not include vacating Peridot Street as a public street. 3. Draft Snow Removal Contract for Municipal Parking Ramp: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed