Kristen, a staff member, reported that the Douglas urbanization project, slowed by utility conflicts early in the season, finished significant work after contractors ramped up in the fall. The project added curb, gutter and complete-street sections to the area north of Karen Acres Park and included overlays and patching; the work also replaced frontage road sections as part of the 80 Second Street connection.

She said utility conflicts — in some cases where utility owners were unaware of existing lines — caused a slow start, but that once resolved contractors used multiple crews and completed the curb and the 10-foot trail west of 80 Sixth Street. The city reconstructed 80 Second Street in spring rather than before winter because of the earlier delays.

Project quantities Kristen cited include roughly 7,100 linear feet of curb and 4,500 linear feet of storm sewer installed; the total cost for the Douglas urbanization project was about $5,500,000. Remaining work on 80 Second Street primarily concerns final sod and restoration; staff said sod installation was imminent and would complete restoration for that corridor.

Inspector Michael Johnson and project manager (name provided earlier) oversaw the work, and the city reported the completed section presents a complete-streets cross-section with an asphalt trail adjacent to a sidewalk. Discussion focused on sequencing and the decision to delay reconstruction of 80 Second Street until spring to avoid opening the new work to winter conditions.

No council action was requested at the meeting; staff described final restoration steps and ongoing monitoring.