HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1955 - Minutes (9)1.9
A special Meeting of the Medina City Council was held November 4th
1955 at 8:00 P.M.
Council members present were Mayor Park, Dr. Templeton, Mrs. Barbee,
and Mr. Dally.
The meeting was held to acquaint the Council with the final plans
for the new bridge, and its approaches and their affect on the City of
liedina.
Mr. Kerslake was introduced from the State Highway Department. He
stated that these plans must be accepted by the cities through which the
new bridge approaches will pass. This acceptance, if so decided., must be
in the form of a resolution and presented to the State Highway Commission
on or before November 14th at which time they hold their next meeting.
Mr. Kerslake introduced Mr. Thomas from the Washington Toll Bridge
Authority. Mr. Thomas explained the following;
The new highway will not disturb any a xsisting roads in Medina. It
will tunnel under N. 2. 76th and N. N. 84th.
Funds for landscaping are not provided for in the original plan.
However, any money left over after the completion of the improvement of
approaches, etc. might possibly be used for landscaping.
There will bo a 601 clearance under the west side approach for the
convenience of masted boats.
The center of the new highway is approximately 500' north of
N. N. 28th st.
Rights of way will be acquired after the bonds are sold. The
regrading for the highway may come within 51 of a home.
Traffic from Seattle may lure the highway at about 80th N. E.
There is no provision made in Medina for access to the highway for
eastbound traffic. The City of Medina will maintain all roads in the
City. No provision has been made by the State Highway Department for
compensation to the City for road deterioration due to the increased
traffic which will result because of the egress from the new highway
into the City. Traffic surveys that have been made are not available.
The Bonds will probably be sold about the first of April, 1956 and
construction will start approximately 2 months from the time they are
sold.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk �,