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Anacortes public works committee outlines 4-way stop, ferry haul-out parking changes, sewer design and falconer plan
Summary
At the Jan. 6 meeting the public works committee reported plans to deploy a four-way stop at Fourth and T, prepare temporary parking changes for the upcoming Guemes ferry haul-out, design a fix for a sewer force main at Eagle View Court, and pursue a falconer contract to address downtown seagull issues.
The Anacortes public works committee reported several near-term projects and operational items at the Jan. 6 City Council meeting, including a planned four-way stop at Fourth and T avenues, parking changes to support the Guemes ferry haul-out, a design contract to remedy a sewer force main connection at Eagle View Court, and a contract proposal to use a falconer to reduce seagull activity at city hall and downtown.
Councilmember Walters, reporting for the public works committee, said the committee met immediately before the council meeting with Councilmember Moulton and discussed a number of small items needing follow-up. Walters said Public Works plans to deploy a four-way stop at Fourth and T after documentation by the city engineer. The committee discussed the forthcoming Guemes ferry haul-out tentatively scheduled for March and possible temporary parking changes, including adding or emphasizing 72-hour parking signs in advance to remind ferry users of the city's 72-hour parking limit.
Walters said Public Works will prepare a contract for the design of a fix linked to Eagle View Court’s sewer force main; the design contract is expected first, with construction possibly in 2025 or 2026. The committee also expects a contract to engage a falconer to address seagull problems at city hall and in the downtown; Walters noted staff met the falcon and described it as "very large and imposing." The committee indicated the falconer contract will be brought to council soon.
Separately, the mayor said the fiber committee did not meet but staff provided an update on fiber statistics; Mayor Miller referenced Ms. Xu as a staff contact who could answer questions about the fiber update.
Why it matters: the items affect traffic control, parking enforcement, sewer infrastructure planning and downtown nuisance management; they may require further council action (contracts, signage changes and construction authorizations) before work begins.
What the transcript shows: the public works discussion was informational and preparatory. The committee described next steps (engineer documentation, a design contract, and forthcoming contracts for a falconer) but did not adopt ordinances or award contracts during the Jan. 6 meeting.
