04-11-16 Public Works and Property Vacation

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Mr. Kain explained that there are daily damages built into the contract if the contractor fails to meet the deadline at $5000 per day. He went on to discuss the website and how people get updates regarding the project through interactive apps and social media. President Tim Scott raised a concern of driver safety as people speed to make up lost time due to detours near the downtown. President Scott asked if speed bumps could be installed along detours through neighborhoods. Chairperson Broden asked about traditional modes of media like television and radio to inform the public about project updates because many people still rely on traditional modes of media. Mr. Kain discussed the department's plan for face -to -face public meetings, and other meetings to engage the downtown community. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand asked about additional regulations for cycle tracks and how people would know how to properly use them as it relates to right -of -way and rules of road. Mr. Kain responded that Public Works would engage in some bicyclists' education and that there would be signage and markings on the track to alert users. Council Attorney Cekanski- Farrand expressed that updating the City code to reflect the complete street philosophy would be important. Councilmember Davis raised a concern related to a construction project in his district at Sample and Olive in his district. Davis expressed concern regarding communication between Public Works and the Council. Corbitt Kerr, City Engineer, addressed concerns related to the overpass construction and agreed to send the pre -con schedule to Council before May 6th Chairperson Jo Broden invited Corbitt Kerr to present Bill No. 14 -16. Bill No. 14 -16 — Alley vacation at first north/south alley west of Cushing from Lincoln Way West to the first east /west alley Corbitt Kerr, City Engineer offices on the 13u' floor expressed that Public Works sends the recommendation forward favorably and without concern. The petitioner was not available for comment, but would be available for comment at the 7:00 p.m. Council meeting. Chairperson Jo Broden asked if there any questions concerning the vacation petition.