HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-08 Transportation MinutesCity of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2014 — 5:15 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Jack Pace, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Gail
Labanara, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Courtney Kaylor, McCullough Hill Leary; John Osmond, Broadreach Capital
Partners; Larry and Rhonda Nelsen, Nelsen Family Trust
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Pedestrian - Bicycle Bridge over Green River Update
Staff provided an update on the TUC Pedestrian - Bicycle Bridge over Green River Project. In October
2011 the City Council directed staff to proceed with a Twin Tied Arch design with a preferred
approach (Alignment 1) as identified in a Type, Size and Location (TS &L) Report prepared by KPFF
Engineers. A modified approach (Alignment 2), developed by staff after adverse parking impacts
were identified, has been designed through the 30% level. Alignment 3 uses the existing Green River
Trail and was identified as a viable alternative in the event of land acquisition complications. In
December 2013, an attorney representing BRCP Riverview Plaza LLC notified the City of the
property owner's objection to the project as designed using Alignment 2. As a contentious right -of-
way acquisition would delay the project in addition to adding costs, a Supplemental TS &L Report
was prepared that identified six new alternatives (Alignments A -F). Alignment A has emerged as
the recommended choice. The Committee requested an electronic copy of the TS &L Report.
Committee members and staff reviewed Alignments A -F, including details on the reasons for
eliminating the alternatives. Ms. Kaylor and Mr. Osmond, representing Riverview Plaza, stated
appreciation for the City's efforts and do not object to preferred Alignment A. Although much of the
completed design work can be applied to the new alignment, there will be need for a supplemental
contract for additional design, expected to be presented to Council in early 2015. There was
additional discussion regarding damage to Nelsen Family property following environmental review
work performed in 2013. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. SCATBd
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Next meeting: TBD 2015
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL