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City staff propose new staging area, fencing and lighting to move materials from Olsen Reservoir
Summary
Public works staff described plans to move road-base and free dirt from Olsen Reservoir to a larger staging area on Sixth South, including fencing, solar lighting and electric gates; estimated fencing costs exceeded $10,000.
Price City public works staff outlined plans to reduce noise and neighborhood disruption while keeping Olsen Reservoir available for drainage and occasional material staging. The plan would shift most day-to-day material storage and staging to a larger site near Sixth South and a trail staging area while keeping occasional access to free dirt at the reservoir for replenishing materials.
Miles and public works staff said the Sixth South site is larger and better suited to store road base and fill materials than the existing small station near Lake Lane and Seventh East. Staff recommended fencing — likely more than $10,000 — and solar-powered yard lights because there is no nearby power. They also discussed electric gates for controlled overnight access by crews and contractors.
Public works staff stressed that the reservoir itself would not be abandoned because of its importance to the city’s drainage system and said the city has a long supply of dirt and millings at the reservoir. Staff said using the reservoir as an occasional source of free dirt would continue; the new staging area is intended primarily to reduce neighborhood noise and concentrate operations in a single, larger compound.
Council requested cost estimates and asked staff to check on power and gate options; no formal action or funding allocation occurred at the meeting.
Ending
Staff will return with cost estimates, power and gate options, and a plan for fencing and lighting installation before any work begins.
