Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Works topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council discusses shuttle building bids, storage shed and Lakeview walking path plan; bids not yet received
Summary
Councilors reviewed the shuttle enhancement design and associated facility improvements, discussed adding a small shed for storage at the local safety building, and debated the walking-path master plan around Lakeview. The shuttle bid package had been downloaded by local contractors but had not produced formal bids by the meeting date.
Council members discussed multiple public works items including the shuttle enhancement design (local safety building), a proposed movable storage shed for cleaning supplies and equipment, and the walking-path master plan that includes a segment around Lakeview.
The town's engineering consultant circulated plans for a building renovation and enhancements; staff reported that plan documents had been downloaded by contractors but no bids had been received by the time of the meeting. One contractor called with questions about siding, and the bid period was expected to close the following week.
Councilors also discussed a small, movable storage shed to be sited on the south parking stalls of the safety building to keep cleaning equipment out of closets and to enable seasonal relocation. The shed concept would be smaller than previously proposed structures and could be a purchased unit rather than a custom build. Related sidewalk work discussed included widening some sidewalks around the northwest and south sides of the building to improve visitor access and operations; council members noted that relocating or reinstalling sprinklers and minor landscaping would be required if sidewalks are extended.
The walking-path master plan around Lakeview was discussed at length. Staff referred to prior cost estimates and referenced an example figure of $500,000 for a full walking-path project. The group discussed funding strategies, including potential grant support (a grant program figure of about $150,000 was mentioned in discussion) and whether to construct standalone sidewalk phases in the meantime. Members expressed concern about winter maintenance (snow removal) and infrastructure costs for lighting: one councilor noted that pole and power infrastructure for lighting could add significant costs per section.
Other specifics mentioned in discussion: - The bid package for the shuttle enhancement had been downloaded by several contractors but no formal bids had arrived; the proposal expected bids to arrive the following week. (Staff contact: Tom at Jones Mill was identified as working on the project.) - A possible site for the shed was the south parking stalls adjacent to the safety building. - A utility box relocation for the Lakeview path was listed in the spreadsheets of quantities but not shown on plan sheets; staff flagged it for follow-up. - Rough pavement estimates were discussed for a short roadway segment near the propane tanks, with a councilor estimating approximately $60,000 for that portion and an additional $20,000–$30,000 for another segment; those were working estimates for planning.
Council direction: staff and a designated council contact will follow up with the design consultant (Jones Mill) to gather detailed cost estimates and to encourage bidders to submit proposals before the bid deadline. The council did not take a formal vote on design changes or capital allocation at the meeting.
Ending: Council members agreed to continue design coordination with the consultant, seek bids as scheduled, and bring refined cost estimates and site-specific plans back for future council consideration.
