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Maple Valley council receives SR 169 construction and pedestrian bridge design updates, approves agenda
Summary
At a Jan. 21 study session, the Maple Valley City Council heard a construction update on SR 169 widening (SE 253rd Pl. to SE 260th St.) and a design update on the SR 169 pedestrian bridge at SE 258th St.; the council approved the evening's agenda 6-0 and scheduled its next meeting for Jan. 27, 2025.
The Maple Valley City Council met in a study session on Jan. 21, 2025, at Lake Wilderness Lodge to hear updates on two related SR 169 projects and to conduct routine business. Mayor Sean P. Kelly convened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; the council approved the agenda on a 6-0 vote (moved by Councilmember John Herbert; seconded by Councilmember Victoria Schroff). The session adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
City Engineer Steven Chen delivered a construction update on project T45, the SR 169 widening between SE 253rd Place and SE 260th Street. The minutes record that Chen provided the project update; the record does not specify schedule milestones, contract amounts, or funding details in this summary of the study session.
Chen also introduced a design update for T57, the SR 169 pedestrian bridge at SE 258th Street. Consultant Schaun Valdovinos of V + M Structural Design presented the design update to council. The meeting minutes note the consultant's presentation but do not include design specifics, cost estimates, or a construction timeline.
During council comments, Councilmember Victoria Schroff commended the R.E.A.C.H. Committee for its behind-the-scenes work. Deputy Mayor Dana Parnello thanked the committee, the consultant selection, and the recent council retreat. Councilmember John Herbert asked to present a Tahoma School District Capital Facilities subcommittee update at a future meeting. Mayor Kelly requested future updates on SE Tahoma Way and on King County projects affecting the Cedar to Green River Trail.
The agenda listed a public comment period; these minutes do not record any individual public commenters or the content of public comments. City Clerk Andrew Dacuag announced the next regular business meeting for Jan. 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Lodge.
Because these minutes provide summaries rather than verbatim remarks, the record omits detailed technical, schedule or budget information for the SR 169 projects. Council members directed continued staff updates and follow-up in future meetings.
