Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/21/2025

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Councilmember Specht asked for more information on the parks funded item. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that the parks department requested some bump-out parking for maintenance vehicles. Councilmember Specht asked for more information on the lifespan of skim patching. Chairperson Olson stated that the skim patching has made a great difference in his neighborhood, so much so that many of his neighbors thought that was the ultimate fix for the roads. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that staff have been impressed by the skim patching results as well. He stated staff would like to review all roads, including those in poor condition but not programmed for repairs in the CIP, and look at skim patching more roads further in advanceof programmed reconstructions, maybe three to five years ahead of reconstructions. Chairperson Olson stated he likes this thought and asked if perhaps skim patching could be used to spreadout the need for programmed reconstructions to help reduce annual reconstruction costs. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated staff review road conditions and CIP projects each year, but try not to shift projectyears too much as residents are often aware of the timeline and do not like when their road repairs are delayed.However, now that the city knows how well skim patching performs and that it is received favorably by the public, staff will explore options for skim patching streets to spread out programmed reconstruction projects to reduce annual costs. Chairperson Olson commented that the skin patching has been well received in his neighborhood and may ease complaints about delaying projects if skim patching can allow the road to be reconstructed at a later time. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend the City stnd Council accept bids and award a construction contract for Fox Ridge Estates 1 and 2Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #24-13 to Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC in the amount of $2,099,737.06. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Councilmembers Specht and Riley. Voting No: None. 5.04: Consider Recommendation for Design Alternative for High Point Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-05 Assistant City Engineer Feriancek reviewed the staff report and recommendation of staff to recommend option two, reconstructing the Zirconium Street cul-de-sac to the standard 100-foot diameter. Public Works Committee / January 21, 2025 Page 3 of 8