City staff briefed the council on ongoing public‑works construction projects and gave a timeline for near-term work in several areas.

Staff said the main parking lot received a binder course with first lifts of surface asphalt placed on two parking areas; striping is anticipated Wednesday and, depending on cooling time for asphalt oils, the lot could reopen by Friday. Work also includes the lot in front of the police doors and curb work south of the food pantry; concrete driveway pours were expected imminently to allow garbage‑truck access, with some asphalt work still to be scheduled.

On Livingston Street, crews will replace curb and gutter along the south side and close that block for construction after completing work on the main lot. The sidewalk project was described as nearly complete, with two Americans with Disabilities Act ramps at Bell Park and a short stretch along Court Street remaining.

Staff provided detail on a sanitary‑sewer extension and lift‑station project near OSF: all force main pipe has been installed but the wet well excavation dropped to roughly 35 feet deep to reach required grades because of rock. Staff said valves and other station equipment are on order, and they plan to proceed with wet‑well installation in the fall once equipment arrives, noting the deep excavation requires shoring and increased safety precautions.

The council received the updates and did not take separate action; staff said they will provide follow‑up schedules as contractors complete the remaining work and equipment arrives.