City engineering and street operations staff updated Elyria City Council Monday on resurfacing, upcoming concrete repairs, and the status of a city sidewalk loan program.

City Engineer Schneider reported that road resurfacing work began last week in the southwest part of town and crews are working counterclockwise around the city; the contractor expected to deploy two paving crews this week weather permitting. Schneider said concrete street work is scheduled to begin Oct. 13 and that the Lowell Street sanitary sewer project is delayed by material lead times for manholes but is expected to start in two to three weeks when materials arrive.

Streets Manager Preston Curtis said the city has crack‑sealed 42 streets so far and detailed plans for leaf collection beginning Oct. 20 with seven trucks deployed daily. Curtis described snow‑plow routes (10 primary routes and 20–25 pickups for heavier storms) and warned residents that tree lawns and mailboxes can be damaged during plowing.

Councilmember Lipien asked about the assessment‑based sidewalk loan program that enables homeowners to finance sidewalk repairs; Schneider said last year’s program completed several sidewalk projects and that, because the contract amounts are small, staff will solicit proposals rather than run a formal bid process.

Council members asked about temperature thresholds for concrete pours, water main breaks, and outreach to residents; Schneider and Curtis addressed those technical and operational questions. No ordinance or contract for these projects was voted on Monday; staff provided timelines and asked for patience as materials and weather affect schedules.