Raymore tests curb weed‑removal wheel; staff recommends annual program or lease option
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Public Works trialed a curb‑mounted weed‑removal wheel in October and completed Zone 3 work; staff recommends running the program annually for 3–4 weeks or exploring a lease, noting rental cost about $3,800 per week and improved productivity after operator training.
Public Works reported on a pilot curb‑weed removal effort at the Nov. 10 Raymore City Council meeting.
Mister Salisbury told the council the city received a weed‑removal street sweeper attachment (a brush/weed removal wheel) on Oct. 27. Early productivity was slow (roughly 3–5 miles per day) but improved to about 10 miles per day after additional training. The crew completed Zone 3 and portions of Zone 1 during the free second‑week extension the rental company provided.
Salisbury recommended running the program at least once a year for 3–4 weeks and exploring a lease option due to cost. "It was about $3,800 a week," he said when asked about rental cost. Council discussed expanding frequency and the merits of making the program seasonal to keep weeds managed throughout the year.
Public Works also presented the Edgewater 3rd road repairs project (see council actions): staff said groundwater and a poor subgrade were the root causes of recurring failures, and the recommended full‑depth reconstruction will include underdrain and curb replacement to reduce future water intrusion under the pavement.
Next steps: staff will bring procurement and budgeting details for possible recurring weed‑removal activity and proceed with the Edgewater road repair contract awarded at the meeting.