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Assistant City Engineer Feriancek reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommends that <br />the Committee recommend the City Council order request for proposals for Sunwood Drive <br />concrete pedestrian crossing replacement topographic survey. <br />Councilmember Howell asked if there is a difference in the cost and longevity of plain concrete <br />versus colored concrete. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that generally colored concrete is slightly more <br />expensive. He stated that while he believes that the issues with the quality of colored concrete <br />have been resolved, the City has had poor experience in the past. <br />Councilmember Riley commented that years ago this was a great idea,but it did not work as it was <br />supposed to. He stated that while he likes the look of it, he would not want to put that back in <br />without a better feeling that it would last the length of the street lifespan. He stated that if the <br />improvement could be delayed to 2029, he would suggest doing that. Regarding the Center Street <br />parking lane improvements, he would prefer adding a bike rack to deter vehicleaccess. <br />Chairperson Musgrove asked when Sunwood is planned to be redone, and it was confirmed that is <br />scheduled for 2029. She asked if the colored concrete were installed would that then be ripped up <br />in 2029. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that staff proposes to split that project into two years, <br />noting that in 2025 they would focus on the crosswalks as the concrete is deteriorating and poses <br />a tripping hazard. He stated that there are other options that provide the aesthetics of colored <br />concrete without coloring it and provided examples. He stated that the material could also simply <br />be replaced with concrete and thermoplastic. <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she would be fine with the plain concrete as she did not believe <br />the examples would add visual benefit, especially if they are more expensive with a lesser lifespan. <br />She stated she likes the current black crosswalks. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the crosswalks done in 2025 would be replaced again in 2029. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that the 2029 project would be concrete repairs and <br />would not require replacement of the crosswalks. <br />Chairperson Musgrove stated that while she likes the look of the black crosswalks, it would be <br />hard to support that option without having the cost and therefore would support plain concrete. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that the action tonight is just to authorize the topographic <br />survey work, and he could bring back additional information on the costs and anticipated longevity <br />of alternative crosswalk design options. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to recommend that the <br />City Council order requests for proposals for Sunwood Drive concrete pedestrian crossing <br />replacement topographic survey. <br />Public Works Committee / September 17, 2024 <br />Page 8 of 12 <br /> <br />