Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia, the City of Lacey, and Thurston County for the Maintenance of Hub Junction Bicycle Roundabout
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia, the City of Lacey, and Thurston County for the maintenance of the bicycle roundabout area at the intersection of the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, Lacey Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, and Chehalis-Western Trail (Hub Junction).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia, the City of Lacey, and Thurston County for the maintenance of the bicycle roundabout area at the intersection of the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, Lacey Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, and Chehalis-Western Trail (Hub Junction).
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Hub Junction is a bicycle roundabout at the intersection of the City of Olympia’s Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, the City of Lacey’s Karen Fraser Woodland Trail and Thurston County’s Chehalis Western Trail. The roundabout and immediate surroundings span park property owned and managed by all three jurisdictions. It is difficult to discern exact property boundaries in the field making it unclear which jurisdiction is responsible for which area.
Staff from the City of Olympia, the City of Lacey, and Thurston County met recently to formulate an Interlocal Agreement for maintenance of this area. The agreement clarifies which jurisdiction is in charge of the maintenance of specific portions of the roundabout area and sets a schedule for the shared duty of garbage removal. Staff believe this Interlocal Agreement will lead to more efficient and effective management of the area.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
In a recent survey on regional trails conducted by Thurston Regional Planning, public comments were received expressing concern regarding the condition of the Hub Junction area. It is hoped that this Agreement will lead to a higher level of service for the area.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for maintenance of the Hub Junction bicycle roundabout.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for maintenance of the Hub Junction bicycle roundabout. The Hub Junction will continue to be managed in an uncoordinated manner.
3. Consider the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for maintenance of the Hub Junction bicycle roundabout at another time.
Financial Impact:
No financial impacts are anticipated as a result of this Agreement.
Attachments:
Resolution