Streets: joint slurry-seal plan with Clearfield, backhoe repairs and recurring Bluestake paint costs

The Streets department presented several capital and maintenance requests tied to pavement longevity and equipment repair. Staff described a proposed joint slurry-seal project with neighboring Clearfield: slurry (including a heavier "type 3" option) would be used to extend pavement life; the department recommended splitting the cost between the City's street fund and a Class C fund and said Clearfield had agreed to advance the work and invoice Sunset after July 1.

Streets staff asked for $6,000 from the streets operating budget and $6,000 from the Class C fund to rebuild the front end of a 28-year-old backhoe; the item was presented as needed maintenance because the machine is old and experiencing mechanical failures. The budget also includes a recurring materials line for marking (Bluestake) activity tied to the 1800 North project; staff said certain work requires re-marking lines every two weeks and that the paint usage — and cost — will be significant while that corridor is under construction.

The council discussed slurry versus chip seal, and staff explained the technical differences and expected life extension: lighter treatments may extend life by 2–3 years, while heavier slurry types can extend 5–8 years; full asphalt replacement would be more expensive. No formal contract approvals occurred at the workshop; council members asked staff to finalize estimates and vendor quotes for the next session.

Ending — Staff will return with finalized cost estimates and a recommended split of funding for the slurry project and the backhoe repair request.