Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/21/2025

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5.01: Recommend Construction Management Services for The Waterfront Waterplay Project Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood presented the staff report and recommendation to enter into a contractual agreement with H + U Construction for construction management services for The Waterfront waterplay park improvement project, in the form of a Construction Manager at Risk agreement. Councilmember Specht commented that it would be nice to have a public-facing document, perhaps with less detail, that could provide an update on the project process. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that he does have something prepared, and there would be plans to continue to release information as they go forward. Councilmember Specht asked if there would be a similar presentation at the Council meeting. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that the presentation would be similar and would include additional background information on the proposed contractor as well. He stated that the construction manager at risk proposal document would also be included as part of the case for the Council meeting. Councilmember Riley asked if the experience with the Water Treatment Plant would be compared to this process in terms of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby noted that it would not be a direct comparison, but they could include that as part of the discussion. He noted that the City has used a CMAR in a number of projects that have worked fine, but that the Water Treatment Plant did not utilize a CMAR and is therefore not comparable. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that they could have that discussion at the Council level if that is desired. Councilmember Riley asked when there would be more in-depth discussions related to the project budget, as there have been comments that it will be increasing. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that some of the costs have increased, but he does not yet have solid information; but will plan to present more information on the budget at the full Council level. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend to City Council approval of a contract with H + U Construction for construction management services for The Waterfront waterplay park improvement project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Councilmembers Specht and Riley. Voting No: None. Public Works Committee / October 21, 2025 Page 2 of 5