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Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018, between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

November 9, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Gardiner Drive, between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Gardiner Drive between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

November 9, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Friday, November 9, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. V

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

 

November 8, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Gardiner Drive, between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Gardiner Drive between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

 

November 8, 2018

Traffic Impacts at Main Street/Barrett Road Intersection Nov. 8th, 9am-11am

Traffic Impacts at Main Street/Barrett Road Intersection Nov. 8th, 9am-11am

Public Works crew will be at the intersection of Main Street and Barrett Road Nov. 8th from 9am-11am, doing road maintenance. This will cause temporary delays as flaggers direct traffic through the affected area. Please use alternative routes if possible.

For more information, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4301.

November 7, 2018

Summary of November 6th, 2018 Council Meeting

Meeting Materials can be found here

 City Council Agenda Follow-Up

November 5, 2018
5:00 STUDY SESSION: 2019 Budget Forecast INFO ONLY
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL  
PUBLIC COMMENT INFO ONLY
CONSENT AGENDA

The PRTAB Appointment was removed from the consent agenda at the request of Mayor Mutchler.

Councilmember Taylor moved, and Councilmember G. Hansen seconded, to approve the consent agenda as amended.  MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

  

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 
PRTAB APPOINTMENT

Councilmember G. Hansen moved, and Councilmember Kennedy seconded, to approve the appointment of Ellie Margulies to the PRTAB. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

APPROVED
CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

Public Works Project Manager Katy Radder presented an update on the following capital projects:

·         Washington Street, Main to Vista – Paving, speed table installation, restoration/landscaping, and striping have all been completed. The road is open.

·         Cherry Street & Pioneer Park Sidewalks – Both projects are complete and within the budgeted amount.

·         Upcoming Projects: TIB Grant applications have been submitted for Main Street to Barret Road, Portal Way Sidewalks & Thornton Street Overcrossing.

·         Early 2019 anticipated projects include: Ferndale Terrace Reconstruction Design, Stormwater Decant Facility, Waterline Extension (Nordic Way to Scout Place), and First Avenue/Main Street Intersection Construction.

  

 

 

 

 

INFO ONLY
PRESENTATION: County-Wide Wayfinding Analysis

 

 INFO ONLY

 
PUBLIC HEARING: 2019 Preliminary Budget

Two public hearings are required prior to adoption of the 2019 operating budget. The second public hearing will be held at the December 3, 2018 meeting.

  

INFO ONLY
ORDINANCE: Park Facilities Rental Fees

Rental fees for park facilities, including athletic fields and park shelters have not been updated in over five years. Looking at comparative facilities and rentals, it is clear that the City of Ferndale has some room to be more competitive while still offering facilities at an affordable rate. This increase will help cover staff time involved in managing rentals and maintaining city facilities. Currently there are several variables used in calculating rental fees, such as Public Works call out fees, fees for turning lights on/off, and different rates for tournaments and practices. The proposed changes streamline the charges into one flat rate fee to eliminate the confusion in calculating the rental fee.

A charge for non-athletic use of the fields has been added, as well as a key rental fee to allow renters to avoid additional call out fees for closing facilities.

Councilmember Watson moved, and Councilmember Kennedy seconded, to approve the agenda bill. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

  

 

 

 

 

APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.  

 

November 6, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 7am to 7pm

Gardiner Drive, between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Gardiner Drive between Augustine Drive and Vista Drive on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

November 5, 2018

Calling All Artists: Ferndale Arts Commission Requests Mural Artists

Arts Commission Requests Mural Artists for Downtown Ferndale

The Ferndale Arts Commission is calling for artists from across the Pacific Northwest to install murals in downtown Ferndale. Artists are invited to submit designs, that they would then install in downtown Ferndale in the summer of 2019. Mural sizes will vary depending on location but all designs will be vetted by the Ferndale Arts Commission and the appropriate property owner.

“Our goal is to bring new art styles that will complement the area and inspire our community,” said Councilmember Rebecca Xczar, council liaison to the Ferndale Arts Commission.

Interested artists should submit at least one sketch in color, with height and size preferences, along with any relevant previous experience (pictures of prior murals completed or other art projects).

Deadline is November 30th, 2018. Send all submissions to Rebecca Xczar at rebeccaxczar@cityofferndale.org. For more information, please call (360) 319-2677.

November 5, 2018

Ferndale Police, School District to Hold Emergency Communication Exercise “CRIMSON RAM”

Ferndale Police, School District to Hold Emergency Communication Exercise “CRIMSON RAM”

Graphic - image of Crimson Ram

Ferndale Police, School District to Hold Emergency Communication Exercise “CRIMSON RAM”

The Ferndale School District is readying to join partners for an exercise in Emergency Communication. The exercise, deemed “Crimson Ram” by participating agencies will be conducted cooperatively by the Ferndale School District Safety Advisory Committee, Whatcom Country Sheriffs’ Office Division of Emergency Management, Whatcom Fire District 7, Ferndale Auxiliary Communication Service, and the Ferndale Police Department.

 

Community members can expect to see a large communication van and several additional emergency response vehicles:

 

Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Ferndale High School

According to organizers, the exercise has three primary objectives:

  1. Build relationships and communication capacity between partner agencies so that if an actual emergency event occurs we can work together efficiently and effectively
  2. Test the effectiveness and capacity of the Ferndale School District’s Incident Command System.
  3. Practice activating the Public Information Officers response team that is part of Whatcom County Emergency Management        
November 5, 2018

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11th Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Great War

Veterans Day Ceremony Commemorating 100th Anniversary of the Great War

Sunday Nov. 11th, 2pm

Pioneer Pavilion Community Center

2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale

The American Legion Kulshan Post 154 and the City of Ferndale are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (2007 Cherry Street) on November 11th at 2pm. The ceremony will pay tribute to those who have served, including a reading of Flanders Field and remarks by Mark Aamot. The ceremony will commemorate the end of World War I and the 100th anniversary of the formation of the American Legion. Whatcom Gold Star families will be in attendance. After the ceremony, refreshments will be provided courtesy of Haggen and the Veterans museum in Pioneer Park will be open for visitors.

For more information, please contact Mayor Jon Mutchler at (360) 685-2350 or jonmutchler@cityofferndale.org.

November 2, 2018