Board approves routine construction payments, permits and small projects

The Board of Public Works approved a package of routine items on Monday, acting unanimously on final contract payments, small construction quotes and multiple street-privilege permits.

Board members approved final and partial final payments on construction contracts and accepted reports of quotes required for several maintenance and small-construction projects. Mike Melstrom (public works staff) described one project to replace a sanitary lateral for SSE Music and to abandon underutilized sanitary lines; staff said that work is tied to recent site changes including a new quick-service location.

The board also approved a quote to replace worn deck boards and add bridge approaches and bollards on the Pamela Creek footbridge; Melstrom described that work as routine maintenance to maintain safe pedestrian access. Public works staff reported that Route 1 bicycle route signs on the North side had been installed in prior years and that missing signs for the south route were purchased this spring; only one contractor returned a quote for the sign installation.

A Metronet street-privilege permit to place communications infrastructure in the right-of-way inside the Cunningham–Gore–Bridge View/Onalaska Court area was approved, as was a revocable occupancy permit to extend outdoor dining at 313 Main Street for Nom Sips and Eats. Staff noted such occupancy permits require insurance and annual renewal.

Each item was moved by Director Trane and seconded by Council President Dickinson, and the motions carried unanimously. Staff said contractors recommended for the work will be notified to begin work under the terms presented in the agenda materials.