HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-18 Transportation and Infrastructure Services MinutesCouncilmembers Present: Kate Kruller, Chair; Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp
Staff Present: David Cline, Hari Ponnekanti, Brittany Robinson, Seong Kim, Griffin
Lerner, Bryan Still, Sherry Edquid, Cody Lee Gray, Adib Altallal, Joshua
Hopkins, Laurel Humphrey
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Contract: 2022 Small Drainage Program
Staff is seeking approval of a contract with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $99,512.00 to design the
2022 Small Drainage Program, which includes five projects.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. January 24, 2022 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
B. Contract: Macadam Road South Water Upgrade & Sidewalk Improvements
Staff is seeking Council approval of a construction bid award to Laser Underground &
Earthworks, Inc. in the amount of $1,984,474.81 for the Macadam Road South Water Upgrade
and Sidewalk Improvements Project.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. January 24, 2022 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
C. Contract: 152nd Street Watermain Extension & Replacement
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with BHC Consultants, LLC in the amount of
$312,833.00 for design and construction management of the South 152nd St. Watermain
Replacement & Extension.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. January 24, 2022 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
D. Interlocal Agreement: Omnia Partners Purchasing Consortium
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with Omnia Partners to continue
participation in a public sector purchasing consortium.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. January 24, 2022 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
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E. Solid Waste Contract Update
Staff updated the Committee on the status and activities associated with the solid waste
contract process.
Item for follow-up:
Return with results of online survey.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
F. Allentown Neighborhood Project Update
Staff provided an update on the status of neighborhood projects, including the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for BNSF alternative access routes, the 42nd
Avenue South Bridge replacement project, neighborhood outreach, and responses to public
and Council comments made in January.
Items for follow-up:
• Provide information on traffic enforcement in Allentown, including emphasis patrols,
warnings, tickets, and congestion mitigation.
• Provide BNSF vendor brochure regarding emergency routes.
• Engage with community prior to painting barriers at S. 124th intersection.
• Make December bridge closure traffic (crash/speed) data available to the public.
• Provide history of the placement of the jersey barriers in the Foster Point
neighborhood.
Committee Recommendation
Forward to January 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
II. Miscellaneous
Chair Kruller mentioned that reopening options for the 42nd Avenue South Bridge will be presented
to the Council for discussion at the January 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole. Options to be
considered include reopening to 2 -way traffic, reopening to 1 -way traffic, or reopening to
pedestrians/bicyclists.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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