Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/15/2016

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Chairperson Riley stated he would like to be updated on the summer construction schedule, including seal -coating, and other city -related construction. City Engineer Westby replied this can be on the agenda for the next meeting. Councilmember Shryock suggested this Committee implement a form of a consent agenda to keep updated on announcements. City Engineer Westby said staff will present updates and announcements at the end of each meeting, and that a future topics calendar will be added at the end of agendas to keep the Committee updated on the status of pending items. Chairperson Riley asked if there were any updates Staff needed to mention. City Engineer Westby noted the concrete is deteriorating on Sunwood Drive, especially in the pedestrian crosswalks, and that significant gaps are forming. Staff will research options for fixing the pavement this spring and early summer. Staff will also look at striping improvements on Sunwood Drive in 2016. Chairperson Riley asked why these issues appeared so soon. City Engineer Westby explained the concrete deterioration may be due to the use of colored concrete in crosswalks. He said a lot of research has been completed on this issue which is occurring in many cities throughout the state. Councilmember Shryock asked if the ice this morning was anticipated by Public Works. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied the weather service hadn't picked up on it. He said trucks were out Sunday night and salted trouble areas. This morning, the trucks went into the neighborhoods. He said the Police frequently call the Public Works Department if they run into issues of icy roads and it wasn't anticipated. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock to adjourn the Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Public Works Committee / February 16, 2016 Page 5 of 6