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Marysville council discusses road projects, plow repairs and park vandalism; US‑77 engineering agreement approved
Summary
Council approved an engineering agreement for U.S. Highway 77 and discussed multiple public‑works issues including an Elm Street leak and closure, estimated salt‑truck engine repair costs, a damaged traffic signal insurance claim, vandalism at Marshall Ferry Park and opening bids for 12th Road repairs.
The Marysville City Council on Jan. 13 approved an engineering services agreement for the U.S. Highway 77 project and heard updates on several public‑works issues, including a water leak on Elm Street that may require a temporary closure, major repairs to a salt truck, a traffic-signal repair tied to an insurance claim, vandalism at Marshall Ferry Park and a plan to solicit bids for work on 12th Road.
City Administrator Josh told the council the Elm Street leak, located between 9th and 10th streets near a church and Chester House, may require closing that block if crews can work this Thursday; the work is weather dependent. Josh also said a salt truck is in the shop and may need an engine rebuild estimated at $12,000–$18,000 plus about $1,500 for a replacement blade — a total near $20,000 at the high end — and that the city is considering used surplus units as an alternative.
The council approved an engineering agreement for Highway 77 after the street committee recommended a scope change and higher engineering fee. Josh said the higher engineering cost is expected to produce construction savings. The street committee also discussed a potential realignment on Dawson Drive involving easements and directed staff to consult the city attorney before proceeding on land that may not be a dedicated street.
Councilmembers agreed to open bidding for repair work on 12th Road after receiving a local estimate; staff will prepare the bid packet and advertise to contractors.
Josh reported a commercial vehicle (semi‑trailer) struck the traffic signal at 10th and Center; the city has referred the claim to the truck’s insurance carrier. Crews also reported a plow accident earlier in the storm; both matters are being handled through insurance.
Marshall Ferry Park, under the west viaduct and along Spring Creek, was vandalized with vehicles driven onto levees and damage to park property. The council discussed options including mobile police camera trailers, cellular trail cameras and signage; council members said they want to avoid closing the park because of its educational and recreational value, but they also discussed the practical difficulty of securing a broad levee area.
The council did not adopt new capital appropriations at the meeting; staff will return with bids, scope details and recommendations.
