HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-0717 Study Session MINCALL TO ORDER
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
July 17, 1997
In Attendance- Councilor Laws, Hagen, Hauck, Wheeldon and DeBoer. City Staff Scoles,
Olson, Clements, Nolte, Wanderscheid and Parks Director Ken Mickelson.
A. Overview and Update on the Ashland Creek Flood Restoration Project
Clay Moorehead, CDA Consulting Group and Larry Magura, OTAK Project Manager
engineer gave overview and update on public involvement process.
issues. Townhall meetings have been held at the City Council Chambers.
Magura covered some of the concerns raised during the public hearing process. Noted that
fish habitat is a significant issue and testing is being done. There has been a strong emphasis
put on environmental issues in relation to design of this project. Magura noted that vehicle
from the flood.
Magura discussed the importance of public input, and determined that a focus type of
meeting would work best. Focus meetings would separate out tasks on a smaller scale. The
first focus meeting was on the Winbum Way crossing. Different types of crossings were
designed and presented at this meeting. Magura reported that there was a clear consensus, at
the meeting, for the pre-fabricated bridge structure. Cost, timing and aesthetics were used in
this determination. The consultants questioned whether the city would like to continue
focusing on the direction of constructing the pre-fabricated bridge this year. OTAK believes
that the bridge could be constructed this year.
Flood study. Stated that the number one priority is Winburn Way and increasing the
hydraulic capacity. Presemed schedule to council on the replacement project for the
Winburn Way culvert. Moorehead stated that they had discussed the project with Oregon
Department of Fish & Wildlife. ODF&W would be issuing an approved state permit for this
project.
Schedule presented to council would begin August 20, 1997 by delivering 95 % of the plans
to city for staff review; deliver complete plans and specs to city on September 4, 1997; open
bids on September 19, 1997; close Winbum Way to traffic on September 29, 1997; complete
November 14, 1997.
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Moorehead brought attention to the age of the Winbum Way culvert.
the bridge was in 1910, with additional construction in 1920.
The initial design of
would relate
to the area. Explained to council how the roadway will be opened up more than how it is
currently. Noted that pedestrian connections is being strongly encouraged.
the park.
relate to the design.
Noted that restrooms should be considered.
It was determined that a
Council and other individuals including the Chamber of Commerce.
Council discussed a possible second pedestrian bridge.
decking and stage area.
Mickelson reported on ideas that
center,
Moorehead explained that this is just the beginning of a large project. The project begins
with Winbum Way and continues down the stream channel. There was some discussion
of the
creek from Winbum 'Way.
the schedule. Golden encouraged consultants to work with staff in making decisions when
decisions need to be made.
information on expenditures for the Flood Restoration.
results of the hydraulic study when available.
It was
and
Council would like to hear the
ADJOURNED
Meeting was adjourned at 1'40 p.m.
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
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