Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/15/2024 (2)

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Assistant City Engineer Feriancek reviewed the staff report and recommendation, which recommended City Council authorization to prepare plans and specifications for 2026 Pavement Management Program projects. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that as they continue to work their way north, where ditches are more prevalent, they continue to receive comments related to ditches holding waterfor long periods of time. He stated that residents ask why stormwater utility fees are required to be paid when ditches are not being re-graded during street reconstruction projects. He stated that staff more and more frequently need to meet with property owners to discuss concerns related to ditches and potential drainage improvement projects. He stated the majority of homeowners are just happy the roads are being fixed, but that some want all of the ditches re- graded at the same time. He stated staff do adddrainage improvements to street reconstruction projects, such as when there is the potential for homes to be flooded, but that wholesale re-grading of ditches are not considered. Then during construction, staff will work with property owners who voice drainage concerns on a one-on-one basis to address their concerns, if possible. Councilmember Riley asked and received confirmation that they are continuing to address the roads in the worst condition first. He referenced a street segment that appears to be part of a neighborhood street reconstruction project and asked why that street is not included in the project. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that is a separate subdivision and the street was constructed at a different time therefore this street is scheduled for repairs within the CIP at a later date. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Chairperson Olson, to recommend City Council authorization to prepare plans and specifications for 2026 Pavement Management Program projects. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson and Councilmember Riley. Voting No: None. 5.02: Consider Recommendation to City Council to Approve Plans and Authorize Advertise for Bid for 2025 Pavement Skim Patching Project City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation, which recommended City Council approval of plans and authorization to advertise for bids for a 2025 Pavement Skim Patching Project. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Chairperson Olson, to recommend City Council approval of plans and authorization to advertise for bids for a 2025 Pavement Skim Patching Project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson and Councilmember Riley. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT Public Works Committee / June 17, 2025 Page 2 of 4