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City reports: 40 crosswalks striped this year; downtown 20th Street sewer contractor targets Nov. 1 reopening
Summary
Public Works reported 40 crosswalks were restriped across Lake Stevens this year and updated the council on complications at the downtown 20th Street sewer project; the contractor faces groundwater and peat infiltration and is targeting Nov. 1 for road reopening while coordinating with Fish & Wildlife and the school district.
Public Works Director Aaron Halverson updated the Lake Stevens City Council on Sept. 24 about a year of striping work and an ongoing downtown sewer project that has encountered construction challenges.
Halverson said the public works team restriped about 40 crosswalks this year at locations around the city, including two new crossings on the Centennial Trail near 20th Street and 16th Street, and provided a map of striping locations. Council members praised the refreshed striping and asked for engineering clarification about double white lines used to designate bike lanes; Halverson said he would provide a follow-up engineering explanation.
On the downtown 20th Street sewer project, Halverson said the contractor is encountering groundwater intrusion and layers of sand and peat that prevent construction using the original plan. The contractor has proposed two possible construction approaches; staff are working with Fish & Wildlife to determine which option will comply with permit and environmental requirements. Halverson said the contractor is currently targeting Nov. 1 to reopen the road but cautioned that date is subject to change pending the selected construction method and permitting work.
Council members raised concerns about impacts to Mount Pilchuck Elementary drop‑off and school buses; Halverson said the contractor is required to keep the school district, the post office and Community Transit informed about road closures. Council asked staff to update signage and the public schedule so residents are not misled by outdated completion dates posted onsite.
No formal action was taken; council thanked staff for the work and requested follow-up on bike lane markings, school traffic impacts and public updates on schedule and signage.
