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Committee of the Whole
July 15, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Council Vice Chair Alvin Starkenburg in
the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Marlene Dawson
Barbara Brenner
Tom Brown
Kathy Sutter
Robert Imhof
Absent:
Ward Nelson
CONSIDERATION OF THE APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER =S
DECISION ON PRELIMINARY PLAT PLS 96 -0006 FILED BY PETE AND
SANDY HANSEN (AB97 -194)
Dawson moved to go into executive session.
Motion carried 4 -0 with Imhof and Brenner absent.
ADDENDUM
PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING RESOLUTION 97 -026, PILOT PROJECTS FOR
EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORKS AND FISHERY HABITAT
ENHANCEMENT ALONG THE BANKS OF THE NOOKSACK RIVER (AB97 -196)
(Clerks Note: All Council members, with the exception of Ward Nelson, were present
for this portion of the meeting.)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, introduced Ed Henken, Engineering, who in turn
introduced Dale Miller with Inter -Fluve Engineering Corp. Miller updated Council on the status
of these projects. The problem, he stated, was the $300,000 limit (from Public Works and
Capital Projects Committee, June 3, 1997) was exceeded (approximately $999,000 estimated).
He requested direction from Council.
Henken explained the request for this project came from the Executive and Council from
people in the overflow area concerned about the loss of the bank and the threat and danger
proposed to the Sumas overflow area. Discussion followed about the primary purpose of this
project, as well as the project itself.
Dale explained the project would last from five to ten years. Monsen added the purpose
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of the temporary fix was to allow time for the Corps of Engineers to become involved within the
next two to four years to assist in planning how to stop or slow the erosion temporarily without
substantial loss of land in the meantime.
Discussion continued. Topics discussed included: the Sumas overflow area; the
proposed diking district; participation by the Corps of Engineers; cost of this project; the erosion
problem; and involving the state legislature.
Also commenting was Philip Burrad, on behalf of David Syre, owner of the Riverberry
site.
Starkenburg commented on the difficulty of the issue, which involves many factors.
There was further discussion.
Council was unwilling to change the amount but requested Public Works to continue
discussions with all affected parties to see if additional funds were available. Public Works was
to use their own judgment as to any expenditure from the $300,000 approved.
(Clerks Note: Tape 1, side B)
Starkenburg noted no formal action is needed.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7 p.m.
Dana Brown- Davis, Recording Secretary
These minutes were approved by Council on , 1997.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk Alvin Starkenburg, Council Vice Chair
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