Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/20/2016

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE /STAFF INPUT 6.01: Review 2016 Temporary COR Concrete Pavement Repairs City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and described the need for concrete repairs to streets within The COR. He displayed pictures of the streets and sidewalks requiring repair, noting areas of cracks, gaps, and voids. City Engineer Westby stated staff is developing plans for permanent repairs but due to the significant costs and time to research necessary repairs and develop permanent repair plans that construction will not occur until 2017. However, he recommended that temporary repair of the significant cracks and voids be made the week of July 18 by Reshetar Systems to assure safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, especially within the crosswalks. City Engineer Westby estimated these temporary repairs will cost$18,000. Councilmember Johns asked who original did this cement work and if it was a defective product. City Engineer Westby stated it was a City improvement project and while the road was originally designed to be bituminous, after bids were received it was decided to change it to a concrete `signature' street for The COR. Councilmember Johns asked if a full reconstruction is needed to correct the base. City Engineer Westby stated at this time staff is researching funding options. He stated this project is included in the CIP as a placeholder, and the cost may be in excess of$500,000. He noted one option is to fund this project through assessments. Councilmember Shryock stated if the City wants a new `look' for The COR, cobblestone pavers would be more durable than colored concrete. Chairperson Riley agreed there is a much larger discussion to be had but at this point, the repairs need to be made to address the safety issues. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated staff does not do much with concrete work so it is recommended to use Reshetar Systems. Chairperson Riley stated concrete is supposed to last much longer than ten years so the Council will want to know who did this work and if there are other remedies. He stated it may be unreasonable to assess costs if the current road has only been in place for ten years. City Engineer Westby stated these improvements are not a budgeted item or in the bonding program. He asked if the Public Works Committee wants staff to prepare a recommendation to approve feasibility report preparation, noting the temporary repairs should last a couple of years. Public Works Committee/July 19, 2016 Page 6 of 8