Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/19/2022

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Civil Engineer II Feriancek reviewed the case and recommendation of staff to recommend City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2022 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements, Improvement Project #22-04. Chairperson Riley asked if the projects proposed tonight are in the worst condition. City Engineer Westby stated that each year staff reviews the CIP and considers visual observations, complaints received, and the number of people using the road in order to schedule the projects. Chairperson Riley recognized that there are most likely roads in worse condition than the roads in this project but noted that those roads would require reconstruction rather than an overlay for improvement. Civil Engineer II Feriancek confirmed that the intent of an overlay is to keep a good road good. He stated that a rating of six or seven is needed for an overlay; once the road goes below that rating it would not be helped by an overlay. Councilmember Musgrove asked for information on cost differences mentioned in the presentation. Civil Engineer lI Feriancek replied that the plans were about 95 percent complete when the case was developed and since that time the plans have been completed which would have accounted for the slight difference. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is grant funding included for this project. Civil Engineer II Feriancek confirmed that grant funds would be used for inflow and infiltration improvements. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the increased cost from CIP to current estimates was due to increased project scope or inflation. Civil Engineer 11 Feriancek replied that it was a combination of both. He noted that there were more ADA compliance issues identified for the project and staff also anticipates inflation. Chairperson Riley commented that it was stated that for one road project 1.5 inches would be milled and replaced and asked if that would be adequate on this project. Civil Engineer II Feriancek replied that milling and overlaying 2 inches is better but 1.5 inches would still be sufficient and would meet the City's standard practices. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2022 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements, Improvement Project #22-04 to be presented on the consent agenda for the next Council meeting. Public Works Committee / March 15, 2022 Page 3 of 9