Summary
Public services staff reported a manhole rehabilitation on First Street uncovered an old water line that was damaged and will be replaced; the city anticipates starting a CCTV project in Oct/Nov, completing Highway 86 work the week of Sept. 22, and proceeding with Sky Ranch park expansion and Eager Park upgrades using a 50% CPRS match.
Public Services Director David (last name not specified) and other department staff gave the council several operations and capital project updates, including an ongoing manhole rehabilitation, pavement and park projects, and upcoming CCTV work.
Manhole rehab and water line: Staff began a manhole replacement on First Street and found a brick manhole and an aging water line that was nicked during excavation. The crew installed a temporary repair and determined the water line needs replacement and slight relocation to meet separation requirements between water and sewer infrastructure. Staff said the line replacement work is underway and the street should reopen in the next few days; a new fire hydrant will be installed at the corner while the work is done.
CCTV and mapping: The city has received submittals for the CCTV RFP; staff expect the CCTV work to begin in October or November. Once completed, CCTV findings will be incorporated into the city’s GIS to improve accuracy of sewer maps, particularly in older parts of town where records are sparse.
Pavement, Highway 86 and sidewalk work: Staff reported that work on Highway 86 (Salisbury segment) is expected to complete in the week of Sept. 22, including left‑turn pockets and a flashing beacon; striping will follow. The public services director said the pavement conditions dashboard uses 2024 data and staff are capturing completed roadway projects in the GIS (63 projects captured so far). The city also plans sidewalk and planter replacements in the Imperial Avenue corridor and will use a volunteer supervisor from the community for some concrete planter work.
Parks and splash pad: The Sky Ranch park expansion will add shade structures and solar posts and is expected to finish in the next few weeks; pour‑in‑place rubber surfacing will be installed soon. The city also secured a 50% match award from CPRS for amenities at Eager Park and will seek additional grant funding to rehabilitate the Eager Park splash pad, which staff said is operational but due for a full upgrade; staff estimated past cost ranges in the million‑dollar range (presenter cited $1.2–$1.5 million as a past estimate for a full rehabilitation).
What the council did: These were departmental reports for council information; no formal council actions were taken at this time. Staff warned residents of short‑term closures associated with the manhole and water‑line work and asked for patience as projects proceed.
Taper: Staff said the CCTV data and GIS updates will improve mapping for future repairs and noted the city will continue to identify and prioritize sewer and water replacements in older neighborhoods.
