City outlines 2025 paving plan: 15.9 miles across 73 streets, $5.5 million estimate

Assistant City Engineer Mike (presenter) reviewed the draft 2025 street paving and preservation program and told the board the plan includes 15.9 miles of paving across sections of 73 streets plus 6.2 miles of alternate streets that could be paved if funding allows or if primary streets are delayed. The estimate to complete the work is $5,500,000 and staff proposed extending the city's existing term contract with Cranford Construction to deliver the work.

Selection and review: Mike said the list was compiled from resident input, Public Works recommendations and a pavement rating spreadsheet based on the First Step street inventory study. Staff evaluated potential conflicts with upcoming utility work before finalizing the list; the 2023 drive‑through inventory remains a reference point and staff plans to update the inventory after this year’s work.

Costs and scope: In response to questions, staff said a per‑mile cost for milling and paving in the city is materially higher than simple overlay work because the city mills curbed streets and restores stormwater infrastructure. Board members were told typical cost per mile is on the order of a few hundred thousand dollars — the presentation referenced roughly $250,000–$300,000 per mile as an approximate yardstick, noting curb and gutter and milling add cost.

Next steps: The list and a three‑year comparison by mileage and cost will be sent to directors before the formal packet; board members can propose amendments at the meeting if they want to add streets. The resolution approving the program (R25‑33) will be on the Feb. 18 consent/agenda for formal action.

Ending: Staff said additional detail — the full street list and a comparison of past years — will be provided in the board packet prior to next Tuesday’s meeting.