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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
April 22, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Barbara Brenner called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
(1:32:00 PM)
Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann and Pete Kremen.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Barry Buchanan.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI
NATION FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
HAXTON WAY ROUNDABOUT AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC APPURTENANCES
(AB2014 -167)
Dan Gibson, Prosecutor's Office, gave a staff report and stated the project has been
initiated by the Lummi Nation. They obtained funding and are finalizing construction plans
for this summer. This establishes the ground rules for County and Lummi Nation
interaction. He described the right -of -way use designation.
Brenner asked why the County wouldn't do this. Gibson stated there is no reason
why it wouldn't.
Kremen asked the cost of the total project and how much the Lummi Nation was able
to secure from the federal government.
Robert Pell, Lummi Nation Project Manager, stated the estimate is $1.5 million for
the construction cost. The cost is about $2 million when including right -of -way acquisition.
Brenner stated the County isn't contributing anything to the cost.
Mann stated he loves the roundabout at Kwina Road. He asked if there are plans to
construct others. Pell stated they'd like to, but there are no plans or funding at the
moment.
Mann asked why they chose Smokehouse Road instead if Cagey Road. Pell stated
Smokehouse Road is a thoroughfare for tribal members and Lummi Island residents. The
police department data indicate there hasn't been one accident at Kwina Road since the
roundabout was installed. He thanked the County for its cooperation with that roundabout.
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Mann stated the intersection at Kwina Road, Marine Road, and Lummi Shore Road is
a disaster. Pell stated there are elevation challenges there, but engineers say they can
make a roundabout work, but it would be costly.
Mann moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Gibson stated staff is working out final details. This will give the Executive the go-
ahead to execute this agreement when the details are finalized.
Kremen asked if this is pass- through and who will have a potential finding for
debarment. Gibson stated this is entirely a Lummi Nation project. There will be interaction
with County staff, which is reviewing and approving the plans. This agreement establishes
the legal framework for that interaction between the two staffs.
Brenner asked if the County will do ongoing maintenance. Gibson stated it will, once
the project is complete.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann and Kremen (3)
Nays: None (0)
Gibson stated it has been a pleasure for the two governments to work together
positively. He appreciates that the Lummi Nation approached the County with a similar
spirit.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
, Council Clerk
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barbara Brenner, Committee Chair
Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee, 4/22/2014, Page 2