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2017, 05-02 Study Session MINUTES SPOKANE VALLEY COUNCIL MEETING STUDY SESSION Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers Spokane Valley,Washington May 2, 2017 Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor Mark Calhoun, City Manager Caleb Collier, Councilmember John Holtman, Deputy City Manager Pam Haley, Councilmember Cary Driskell, City Attorney Mike Munch,Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Ed Pace, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Recreation Director Sam Wood, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Gloria Mantz, CIP Manager ABSENT: Mark Werner,Police Chief Rod Higgins, Mayor Robert Lochmiller, Senior Engineer Doug Powell,Building Official Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Deputy Mayor Woodard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present except Mayor Higgins. It was moved by Councilmember Collier, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Mayor Higgins from tonight's meeting. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Motion Consideration: Bid Award, Sullivan and Euclid Project Gloria Mantz It was moved by Councilmeniber Collier and seconded to award the Sullivan-Euclid PCC Intersection Project#0141 to Cameron Reilly in the amount of$1,401,035.50 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. After Ms. Mantz briefly went over the project history, as well as some background on the previous protest,Deputy Mayor Woodard invited public comment. No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 2. Motion Consideration: Reappointment of Jody Sander to the Tourism Promotion Area Commission (TPA)—Mayor Higgins Deputy Mayor Woodard briefly explained about this re-appointment.It was moved by Councilmember Pace and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Jody Sander to the Tourism Promotion Area Commission for a three-year tern: beginning May 1, 2017. Deputy Mayor Woodard said that Ms. Sander has been with the hotel/motel organization for a long time and she serves well as a TPA representative. Deputy Mayor Woodard invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor; Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 3. Roundabout Presentation—Gloria Mantz Deputy Mayor Woodard said he saw WSDOT(Washington State Department of Transportation) Regional Administrator Mike Gribner at a meeting and he asked Mr. Gribner if he or someone from WSDOT could come to a Council meeting and give a presentation regarding roundabouts. Ms.Mantz introduced WSDOT staff members Mr. Brian Walsh, Mr. Larry Frostad,and Mr. Glenn Wagemann; and said they will discuss some case studies as well as some of the pros and cons of roundabouts.Mr.Wagemann mentioned the just- distributed one-page handout,and he went over the basic information on that,including the potential vehicle Council Study Session:05-02-2017 Page I of 2 Approved by Council:05-23-2017 conflict points on a roundabout compared with a traditional intersection. Mr. Walsh went through the presentation explaining intersections, what they represent and what we want from them; mentioned their evolving policies;what an analysis of the intersection would contain,and understanding options with other types of intersections to minimize access points; he mentioned the detailed design guidance for roundabouts, the roundabout's efficiency as compared with signals; safety factors of the roundabouts, reaching balance,and that the purpose is to reduce injuries and fatalities.Examples discussed included Deer Park US 395; Mattawa, Wa., the Yelm Highway in Thurston County; ramp terminals in Union Gap near Yakima; Port Orchard's enhanced roundabout; and the idea of adding community aesthetics. They also discussed the importance of location, traffic counts, multiple lane roundabouts, and that each situation is unique; said they have not had any statistics that show roundabouts as unsafe to pedestrians, and they were not aware of any pedestrian fatalities or serious injuries; adding that there are not a lot of roundabouts that have pedestrian problems. City Attorney Driskell said that our City also has a handout explaining some roundabout basics. Council thanked them for their presentation. 4. Saltese Preservation Project Gloria Mantz, Robert Lochmiller Ms. Mantz and Mr. Lochmiller went over the history of the Saltese Road, Houk to 24th Avenue Project, including current road conditions, overlay with pavement repairs,ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) ramps, stormwater improvements,the cement treated base, and the project budget; and noted the schedule and next steps, including the upcoming Council bid award scheduled for the May 23 Council meeting. 5. Surplus Items—Chelsie Taylor Finance Director Taylor explained the process for declaring items surphts, as noted in her May 2, 2017 Request for Council Action form, adding that the anticipated total revenues will exceed any costs incurred with surplessing of these items. Council agreed with placing the Resolution on next week's Consent Agenda. 6. City Hall Update—Doug Powell Building Official Powell went through the PowerPoint showing the various sections of the city hall building, and noting we are still on schedule. 7. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda. 8. Draft 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Program(TIP) This item was for information only and was not reported or discussed. 9. Council Check in—Mayor Higgins Councllmember Wood briefly mentioned the Board of Health Meeting he attended,and some of the funding awards associated with that meeting. 10. City Manager Comments--Mark Calhoun Mr. Calhoun noted that this past week, the Washington Municipal Attorney's Association elected Mr. Driskell as their Board President for this year. It was moved by Councilmember Pace, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. r- i i E d r� L.R. Hi_ ayor hristine Bainbridge,City Clerk Council Study Session:05-02-2017 Page 2 of 2 Approved by Council:05-23-2017 • What is a roundabout? Why consider a roundabout"' A roundabout is a type of circular intersection Compared to other types of intersections,roundabouts with yield control of entering traffic,islands on the have demonstrated safety and other benefits. i• Efficient during both peak hours and other times • approaches,and appropriate roadway curvature to • Typically less delay reduce vehicle speeds. Roundabouts: _TReduce pollution grid fuel tt use Modem roundabouts are different from rotaries and • ' ewer stops n•hard accelerations,less other traffic circles.For example,roundabouts are • More than 90%reduction in fatalities* - time idling typically smaller than the large,high-speed rotaries • 76%reduction in injuries** - still in use in some parts of the country. In addition, • > Save money - roundabouts are typically larger than neighborhood 35°f°reduction in all crashes"* •• p-en no signal equipment to install,power, traffic circles used to calm traffic. • Slower speeds are generally safer for pedestrian- and maintain A roundabout has these characteristics: -- • Smaller roundabouts may require less right-of- way than traditional intersections • - . Often less pavement needed - - With roundabouts, head-on and > COMil elrnent other Common Community _No need to high-speed right angle collisions are values j change lanes_ _ 1to exit - virtually eliminated. Counterclockwise , circulation A Yield signs 0 at entriesI I �_ _________\ Generally y _ ,._) _ Circular Shape —---— Walk around the outside;don't cross through \ ® [Traditional intersection] [Roundabout] the middle ��� v Geometry that forces _ slow speeds Can have � more than • r *` one lane —.- ,, _ . . , - , - .. . +` - - . 7 Ride your bike -.-- • as a vehicle or walk your bike as a pedestrian • • _ _ , _ Safety Effect st Reundaheut Conversions in Irie Mud Stares:Enipiri 5I Oayos • Observational Before-Atter Study."Transportatien Research Record 1751.Transportation • Research Board{TM,National Academy of Sciences(HAS),Washington,U.C.,2001. Research e ong —i7 i•,f ditional -t i e A: and design considerations to address the need=. '-Source:Routapabouts:M7nlarmwtional Guide.Federal Highway Administration. ""NCHRP Report b12 Roundabouts In line United Slates,National Cooperative Highway alsually impaired pedestrians. 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