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Public works director outlines Oshkosh Street timeline, hiring and street-sign work
Summary
At the Jan. 6 meeting, public works staff said bid notices for the Oshkosh Street project will run Jan. 9–23 with recommendations expected in February; staff also reported they finished interviews for a facilities technician and are prioritizing replacement and repair of street-name signs.
During the Jan. 6 Board of Public Works meeting, staff provided an operational update covering the Oshkosh Street project timeline, staffing and street‑sign replacements.
Staff said the Oshkosh Street assessment project will be advertised for two weeks beginning Jan. 9, with a bid opening scheduled for Jan. 23 and a recommendation to the board expected in February. The presenter said 11 property owners along the assessment route will receive personalized letters about proposed curb-and-gutter work, tree removals where vegetation encroaches the right-of-way and the assessment process.
Public works staff also said interviews were completed for a full‑time facilities technician and that the department hopes to have that position filled by the end of the month. In response to several comments about missing or damaged street-name signs, staff said they have compiled a list and placed an order; replacements should arrive soon and will be installed as crews work through the list. The director also relayed community feedback about seasonal decorative lighting downtown and said staff would coordinate with parks staff on seasonal displays.
No formal actions were taken; staff will return with contractor recommendations and assessment details in February.
