Council MIN 07-07-2009 Special
A Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 7, 2009
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Council member present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Councilmembers Dini Duclos, Mike Park,
Linda Kochmar, Jeanne Burbidge and Jim Ferrell.
Deputy Mayor Faison arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Staff present: Financial Services Manager Bryant Enge, City Attorney Pat Richardson and
City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. S. 320 TH ACCESS RAMP DISCUSSION
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez stated the City received $3.2 million dollars in grant funding
for this project. The grant requires the City to match $1.6 million dollars. Acceptance of this
grant will go to the Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) on July 20, and then to
the City Council on August 3. Staff anticipates having the NEPA prepared in September 2009.
Project design would be completed in 2010, and construction would be completed in 2011.
Another portion of the project is the widening of the bridge at 320th. This project is included in
the draft Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Environmental review is $2 million, design
$10 million, cost for the bridge widening portion is estimated at $84 million. Staff proposed
moving forward with this project.
Real Estate Broker Harry Horan spoke regarding a proposed street vacation on 31 ih Street
for the possible development of a school. The property owner noted this project has not been
submitted to the City for approval.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session - Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 5:56 p.m. for approximately 40 minutes.
The Council adjourned from Executive Session at 6:37 p.m.
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4. ADJOURN
With no further business before the Council, Mayor Dovey adjourned the meeting at 6:38
p.m.
Attest:
Approved by Council: July 21, 2009
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