05-02-90 Development Comm MinutesCity Development Committee/Public Works Committees
May 2, 1990 7:00 AM City Hall/Conference Room
Attending: CDC Chairman Noel Furlong, PWC Chairman Barbara Moses, Committee members
Duane Larson, Lauren Granmo & John Gunnerson. Jim Atkinson was not present. Ben Van Dyke,
Fred Zavodny & Dick Brady of PWD, Fire Chief Ted Waggener, Mayor Roger Hopkins, Susan Moyer &
Ross Plambeck of CDD. Jim Thompson of Architects Design Group, Architect Ken Williams and Ed
Trippet.
Public Works/TIF Funds Request
Barbara Moses and Mayor Hopkins outlined the proposed Second St. W. project (Sykes area) for the
committees. This project involves replacement of curbs, sidewalks, road beds, and replacement of
water main. Fred Zavodny presented a color coded map showing the 6 1 /2 block area proposed along
with some work needed on 4th Ave. W. between 3rd and 4th streets and Second St. W. between 1st and
2nd Ave. W. The new request of $373,270 plus reallocated funds totaling $148,627 make a total new
budget request of $521,897.
There was lengthy discussion of sidewalk replacement cost and the inconsistency of present City
policy. Mayor Hopkins suggested that 50% be paid with TIF funds and 50% by property owner.
Committees also discussed the reconstruction of 5th St. E. and the pros and cons of angle parking.
Don Hossack spoke about the safety and liability problems of angle parking stating it has been, for
the most part, eliminated in the city. Noel Furlong stated he supports the reconstruction of 5th St.
E. at its current width and the Fire Chief says that is the safest access to get North of town (they can
get the fire truck around that comer) at this time.
After CDC discussion of the PWD request, Duane Larson moved to recommend to the City Council TIF
Committee to approve the request of $527,000 for the Second Ave. W. and 5th St. E. reconstruction
projects, Noel Furlong seconded, motion passed.
• Fire Department Catwalk - Ross and Frank John di Stefano of Architects Design Group presented
two alternatives given by the original steel erection contractor, North Valley Erection. Chief
Waggener recommended the less expensive plan. Barbara Moses moved to recommend the Council
accept the $6,486 proposal from North Valley Erection for the Catwalk in Fire Department, Duane
Larson Seconded, motion passed.
City Hall Exterior Awnings - Ken Williams presented plans for awnings that were budgeted for under
the Public Buildings line item last year. Ken explained the concrete on the East side of the Building
Dept. needs to be tom up. Ross suggested that portion of the project be considered as a separate
project as there may be vaults under that walk and there is no estimate at this time as to what cost
may be. Noel also suggested that Ross and Ken look into cost of extending the awning between City
Hall and the Bldg. Dept. Barbara moved to recommend to Council going out to bid on awnings and
concrete work, Duane Larson seconded, motion passed. Committee asked Ken and Ross to come up
with costs as well as locations of awnings for Council meeting 5/7/90.
FVCC Appraisals - Ross explained that Roger Jacobson updated appraisals on Blake and Heritage
Halls in 1987. City Attorney Neier said an update is needed on them again as well as appraisals on
Glacier and Melton Halls. Cost to update Blake and Heritage appraisals are $1,400 and $3,600 for
new appraisals on Glacier and Melton. He can begin by July 2, 1990. Duane Larson moved to
recommend Council retain Roger Jacobson to do FVCC appraisals, Noel seconded, motion passed.
Traffic Study/ 11 Acres (Glacier Park Plaza) - Ross explained that Clete Daily's proposal for a traffic
study of the property does include and east -west access across site in its cost. This had been a
question at the last CDC meeting when the proposal was first addressed. Duane Larson moved to
recommend to Council authorize the Mayor to retain Clete Daily to begin the Traffic Study on the
Glacier Park Plaza property, Noel seconded, motion passed.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM