Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/21/2023

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Councilmember Musgrove asked the average number of miles done per year. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westy replied that each year about 15 to 25 miles. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend City Council approval of plans and authorization to advertise bids for City Improvement Project #23-08, 2023 Crackseal Improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Chairperson Riley asked if a similar case would come forward for spray patching. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that staff is currently developing the proposed plan for spray patching. He noted that a mill and overlay would be more cost-effective on some roads. He explained that spray patching does not hold up for more than one or two years. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on improvement projects and other items of interest to the Committee. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there would be value to holding several open house meetings on the same night or combining them. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that the project details are specific to the street and therefore they would not combine them together, but they do attempt to schedule some for the same night,just at different times. He confirmed that he could provide the Council with the list of open house meetings if they would like to attend for projects within their ward. Chairperson Riley noted that the 180th drainage issues is not on this list. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that he spoke with the property owner last week and alerted them that once the plans are ready in one- or two-weeks staff would speak with the property owner before bringing it forward to the Committee. He noted that he will update the corridor study on the calendar and will bring that forward in March or April depending on County availability. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if it would be feasible to add a flashing crosswalk near the elementary school. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that he did not see that mentioned in the study presentation provided by the County. Public Works Committee/ February 21, 2023 Page 11 of 12