2021, 07-06 Study Session MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session Meeting
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Mayor Wick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council
Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Ben Wick, Mayor Mark Calhoun, City Manager
Brandi Peetz,Deputy Mayor John Hohman, Deputy City Manager
Pam Haley, Councilmember Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Tim Hattenburg Councilmember Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Rod Higgins, Councilmember John Bottelli, Parks, Rec&Facilities Director
Linda Thompson, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Jerremy Clark, Sr. Traffic Engineer
Absent: Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present except
Councilmember Woodard. It was moved by Councimember° Thompson, seconded, and unanimously
agreed to excuse Councilmember Woodard from tonight's meeting.
PROCLAMATION: July is Parks and Recreation Month
After Mayor Wick read the proclamation,Parks and Recreation Director Bottelli extended his appreciation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to
approve the agenda.
ACTION ITEM:
1. Motion Consideration: Bid Award Balfour Park Consultant Agreement John Holman, John Bottelli
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute
a contract with AHBL, Inc. in the amount of$326,173.04 for the Balfour Park project design services.
Deputy City Manager Holunan explained about the project and the bids,and mentioned the Library has also
selected this company,which will save money and construction costs as the project can be streamlined with
having the same team work on both projects; said the contract has been authorized and funds earmarked,
but not in the budget, so if Council approves this motion, this will come forward later as part of a budget
amendment. There were no public comments via zoom or in person. Vote by acclamation.' in favor:
unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
2.Potential Grant Opportunity,Transportation Improvement Board—Adam Jackson
Mr. Jackson explained that this is the annual discussion for TM call for projects;and as noted in his agenda
packet materials,we are proposing two projects under the Urban Arterial Program (UAP), i.e. the Sullivan
road Preservation and Sidewalk, Sprague to 8111 Avenue, and the Argonne Corridor Reconstruction Project,
Indiana to Montgomery; and one sidewalk project of 8th Avenue Coleman to Park. He noted that
applications are due August 13111, and if awarded, there is a recommended minimum City match of 20%;
adding that it is not likely we would receive funding for two UAP projects. There were no objections from
Council in moving this forward for a future motion consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 07-06-2021 Page 1 of 2
Approved by Council: 07-13-2021
3. Update on City Art Sculptures—John Bottelli
Director Bottelli went through his PowerPoint presentation giving a refresher for Council,himself, and the
public, on the various art sculptures the City has acquired, and said staff will return in the future to talk
about any needed future steps.
4. Advance Agenda-Mayor Wick
There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda.
5. Council Comments—Mayor Wick
Deputy Mayor Peetz announced the passing of former educator Dennis Olson.
6. City Manager Comments—Mark Calhoun
City Manager Calhoun mentioned that last February staff was authorized to apply for a INFRA grant for
the Bigelow Gulch/Sullivan project, and said we were just notified that we were not successful in that grant
application; said that the Department of Transportation offers an opportunity for a de-brief which we will
take advantage of;said being back in Council Chambers,we are working on integration between Zoom and
IT production. IT Manager Knodel mentioned that staff is working with the production company to
determine the best visual aspect of the meeting using cameras and zoom.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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ATTES . Ben Wick,Mayor
iristine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 07-06-2021 Page 2 of 2
Approved by Council: 07-13-2021