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Palmview staff identify asphalt deficiencies on sewer project; council directs contractor notice
Summary
Council discussed complaints about uneven joints and inadequate compaction on recent sewer-phase asphalt repairs; staff said they have documented defects, plan to add punch-list items, and recommended putting the contractor (Morewell) on notice to correct work.
City staff reported that asphalt repairs associated with the Iowa Sud Special Utilities sewer project (phases 1 and 2) show multiple deficiencies, and the council directed staff to notify the contractor to correct the work.
Planning and public-works staff explained they inspected several locations after residents and council members raised concerns that newly placed asphalt had uneven saw cuts, misaligned joints, and poor compaction that made road surfaces bumpy. Staff said some sections were not properly saw cut and that compaction appeared inadequate.
Council members and staff discussed which contractor performed the work; planning staff identified the contractor as Morewell. Staff said the contractor had indicated the items would be added to a punch list because the overall project was still open, but council members pressed staff to put the contractor on formal notice and document defects with photos. The council and staff noted the city has leverage while the project remains incomplete, including retainage and contract remedies.
No formal motion to withhold funds was recorded; council agreed with staff recommendations to notify the contractor, document deficiencies, and pursue correction through standard contract enforcement channels.
