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Marysville council approves temporary gravel base for Twelfth Road after years of complaints
Summary
After lengthy discussion about safety and long-term planning, the Marysville City Council approved a $16,700 bid from Don Bruno Construction for temporary gravel work on Twelfth Road and discussed options for a permanent fix and ongoing maintenance.
The Marysville City Council voted to award a contract to Don Bruno Construction for temporary gravel work on Twelfth Road, approving a $16,700 low bid after extended debate about safety, maintenance and long‑term funding. The decision came during the council’s May 2025 meeting, after residents urged action on a road they said has deteriorated over many years.
Resident Carol Blocker told the council she has lived near Twelfth Road for 16 years and urged the city to try something other than placing gravel. "Gravel has proven not to work," Blocker said, describing repeated potholes and ridges that form quickly after rain and concerns for children who ride bikes in the neighborhood.
Council members acknowledged the road’s long history of deferred work and framed the approved gravel placement as a short‑term measure to improve safety while the city plans a permanent solution. Council discussion noted the original sales‑tax fund that had been intended for projects including road work and debated whether to prioritize Twelfth Road in the five‑year capital plan. Council members also discussed pursuing state funds and county partnerships to help pay for a permanent rebuild.
Officials stressed the difference between the temporary gravel and a long‑term rebuild. City staff said the gravel would establish a working base that could later be paved or otherwise upgraded; maintenance would require either contracting motor‑grader work or adding dedicated equipment. Council members raised the risk that winter and heavy weather would push gravel into ditches and require repeated purchases unless a long‑term plan is funded.
The council directed staff to move forward with contract negotiations with the low bidder and to continue planning for a permanent Twelfth Road improvement, including exploring state funding and county cooperation. The contract award was approved; council members also recorded continuing concern that the road receives a lasting repair rather than repeated temporary patches.
