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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
March 22, 2016
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
Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, and Ken Mann
Absent: None
Also Present: Barry Buchanan, Todd Donovan, Satpal Sidhu, and Carl Weimer
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1, PRESENTATION BY FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS REGARDING
THE RETURN OF THE GRAY WOLF AND ITS IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE
(AB2016 -133)
This item was not discussed.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. UPDATE ON A PROPOSED PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A LIGHTHOUSE AT
LIGHTHOUSE MARINE PARK IN POINT ROBERTS (AB2016 -050A)
Jack Louws, County Executive, stated that in light of all the capital needs of the
County at this time, he took a close look at the request. He's grateful for the community
donation. The contribution the County must make would be limited to staff time. He
answered questions.
The committee discussed the option of building the lighthouse on another site and
moving it to the location and requirements for building the capital project.
Mike McFarlane, Parks and Recreation Department Director, submitted and read from
a handout (on file) and gave a staff report.
Rod Lamb, Parks and Recreation Department, answered questions.
The councilmembers discussed whether the white paper could include a range of
budget options, expenses the Point Roberts community incurred regarding the radio tower
issue, securing all the funding before starting the design process, whether the donors could
present design options with different cost estimates that the County could accept, whether
the observation deck can be done for $500,000, and adding washrooms and other facilities
after the permits have been approved.
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Brenner asked if the next step is to meet with the lighthouse group and develop the
white paper. McFarlane stated that's correct.
Mann stated they aren't asking for any specific action today other than consensus to
move forward. He looks forward to receiving the white paper.
2. BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 6,
TRANSPORTATION (AB2016 -047F)
Gary Davis, Planning and Development Department, submitted and read from a
presentation (on file).
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, answered questions on whether Interstate 5
can be expanded through Bellingham,
Davis continued the presentation.
Rutan answered questions on who sets road level of service (LOS).
Forrest Longman, Council Office, stated the Health Department's concerns have been
met for this chapter and Chapter 2. He can relay any concerns from the Council to Health
Department staff.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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Barbara Brenner, Committee Chair
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