City to accept Palisades Park pathway paving work; staff to release payment to contractor

Staff presented before‑and‑after photos and described the completed pathway paving project at Palisades Park, including root‑heave mitigation and localized repair where tree roots had previously damaged the asphalt. Staff said crews completed the work quickly with cooperation from Public Works equipment and operators and that the patched and repaved sections have been rolled and leveled; the presenter praised cross‑department cooperation and noted opportunities for young operators to learn asphalt work.

Council members asked about the scope and longevity of the repairs. Staff said the project addressed root removal where practical, removed roots where decay or heave was most pronounced, and performed base work that should extend the path life for decades; the presenter estimated areas that received more extensive repairs could remain in good condition for 30–40 years. Council members also identified other high‑priority segments of the city’s path network (e.g., BPA trail close to aquatic center) where targeted patching would be appropriate; staff committed to bringing a patch request for the curve by the aquatic center after confirming the specific location.

A motion to forward project acceptance and release of payment to the contractor (Asphalt Patch Systems) to the Oct. 7 consent agenda passed 3‑0.

Ending: Staff will move the project acceptance to the Oct. 7 consent agenda and continue to inventory pathway needs and potential grants to support trail repairs and expansion.