City to remove Borland sediment bags at Northeast Park; CIP update includes ADA transition planning and sidewalk-gap projects
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Public works staff told council that contractors will remove Borland sediment bags at Northeast Park over a three-day operation and outlined upcoming CIP work: a citywide pedestrian and ADA transition plan update, sidewalk-gap construction, water-tank rehabilitation, sports-park work and other infrastructure projects.
Public Works staff reported July 15 that the city will remove accumulated sediment bags at Northeast Park starting on a Thursday and expects the operation to continue through Saturday, with 200'250 truck trips and on-site bulldozer activity. Staff said they will use water trucks to control dust and coordinate resident notification via Nextdoor and other channels.
Staff also briefed the council on a set of capital-improvement projects. Highlights included a citywide pedestrian master plan and ADA transition-plan update with public outreach to include mobility-challenged residents; an upcoming agenda item to award contracts for sidewalk-gap construction; sports-park items nearing completion (field sod, backstops, restroom/storage building) and ongoing road improvements (Chandler) that will be disruptive during construction.
Other items under way or scheduled: Bear Creek Parkway bridge pier repair, pump and generator replacement at utilities facilities, completion of the Whitely elevated water-tank rehabilitation, and replacement of larger turf and playground amenities in future years. Staff emphasized that some infrastructure components (generators, custom-made parts) have long lead times.
Public-works staff said they will publicize the Northeast Park sediment operation and coordinate work schedules to minimize weekend disturbance, and they will provide additional design materials and timelines for the sidewalk projects on request.