Signal coming to 148th and 35th
The Mill Creek City Council on Tuesday night unanimously passed a contract for design services to build a stoplight at the intersection of 148th Street SE. and 35th Avenue SE.
The contract with Seattle-based KPG will pay a maximum of approximately $40,000 for design work, based upon number of hours worked.
City Council members urged speeding up the process of installing a light at the intersection in part because of Mill Creek Elementary School and the traffic it generates. Council member Mark Bond said the backup from parents picking up children at the school extends from the corner of 35th to the school’s entrance.
The city hopes to have the light operational by August, 2006.
Cougar Park plans are criticized
A group of residents of the Brighton neighborhood came to Tuesday’s City Council meeting to express their displeasure with work on Cougar Park, which is currently under construction at 148th Street SE. and 32nd Drive SE.
Residents were unhappy that several trees and hedges that were maintained by residents were going to be removed and replaced. Residents also expressed safety concerns because of the proximity of children’s play equipment to streets.
Residents also said the city deceived them about the park and the design isn’t consistent with the neighborhood. Residents urged changes to the park’s design plans to ensure it would fit as an entry into the neighborhood.
Mayor Terry Ryan asked city manager Steve Nolen to look into the matter and report back to Brighton residents and the Council about possible changes.
Special meeting set for Tuesday
The City Council will hold a special meeting from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at city hall.
The meeting will address possible uses for the Huntron Building, the building’s impact on various city funds, developing more parks, and possibly purchasing property.
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