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Council pauses $1.1M University Parkway median landscaping award after split among councilmembers
Summary
Council debated a $1.1 million median/landscaping contract (plus $60k/yr maintenance) for the University Parkway/State Street extension; members split over replacing previously installed rock/pavers with higher‑maintenance landscaping and the appropriation of remaining regional circulation funds. Council continued the item unanimously so staff can consult the Department of Water Resources and preserve the bid.
Council members at the Jan. 20 meeting debated whether to proceed with a $1.1 million landscaping and median project for the University Parkway/State Street extension and the associated recurring maintenance estimate of $60,000 per year.
Several councilmembers said the original median (pavers/river rock) had been completed earlier, then removed at a previous city manager’s direction; they argued restoring the original low‑maintenance finish would better align with city precedent and operating…
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