Saturday, April 20, 2024
Council approved a motion to sign a contract with Duncan Parking Technologies Inc. to provide paid parking equipment and project management for the implementation of the Parking Advisory Committee’s recommendation for a paid on-street parking plan.
Duncan Parking is to provide 179 dual space meters, 45 single space meters, 10 Kiosks, 653 vehicle detection sensors for on-street and paid parking lot locations, a pay by cell system. enforcement technology, Maintenance and analytics software, and project management oversight.
The goals of the Strategic Parking Plan as outlined by the parking advisory committee are:
The committee decided that moving ahead with this technology provides many benefits that go beyond a simple timed parking plan for on-street parking. Some of those advantages are that the option of using smart cards could allow for residential discounted parking passes, employee discount parking or adjusting prices based on demand remotely. The system will also provide data on use that can help make more informed parking decisions in the future.
The contract for completion of the project is for a amount not to exceed $600,00. This does not include the cost of the poles which will be installed by city crews.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Council approved a change order on the construction of the Wastewater Treatment in the amount of $966,399 with Varela and Associates. The primary tasks included in the scope of this contract amendment are construction engineering, onsite inspections, construction management, material testing and developing the operation/maintenance manuals.
City Website update
Council approved measure to authorize the city to publish a request for proposal for consulting services to update the city website. The contractor is expected to address the current website functionality and develop a transition plan to implement the new site. Provide web design tools to increase website capabilities and improve the engagement with citizens and users. Develop a modern template that allows for the site to be displayed on any size device. Provide hosting and security services for the new site. Provide staff training.
Council approves Lodging Tax Funds for Ski Hill
The City Council approved a Partnership Funding Contract with the Leavenwoth Ski Hill Heritage Foundation (LSHHF). The contract is for the City to provide Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) in lodging tax funding for the promotion of the Leavenworth Winter Spotts Club (L WSC) events and operations. Specifically, the funding will be used to promote Leavenworth Winter Sports Club venues including the Ski Hill facility, Nordic skiing venues, the tubing hill at the Leavenworth Golf Course, and to promote special events including but not limited to the Skirerren race at the golf course, Kick Your Sticks Nordic Ski, and Ski for Health day. The agreement is for a one-year period, calendar year 2020.
Council Committee assignments established
The Leavenworth City Council Committee assignments are as follows:
Economic Developlment – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m.
Mia Bretz, Jason Lundgren, and Carolyn Wilson
Parks – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m.
Sharon Waters, Jason Lundgren, Carolyn Wilson
Public Works (Including cemetery and Parking) – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.
Sharon Works, Jason Lundgren, Anne Hessburg
Housing – Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m.
Clint Strand, Sharon Waters, Mia Bretz
Public Safety – Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m.
Clint Strand, Carolyn Wilson, Anne Hessburg
Finance – Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.
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