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Council reviews spring chip‑seal plan and short‑term capital priorities; authorizes bidding
Summary
Public works proposed a spring chip‑seal project covering two neighborhoods (estimated $190k–$200k) and council discussed priorities including a fire truck and underground water works; staff were authorized to bid the chip‑seal project and council discussed funding and scheduling.
Public works staff presented a spring surface‑preservation plan that would chip‑seal two prioritized sections of town (northeast neighborhoods and a set of streets west of Fork West). Staff estimated the two areas would cost about $190,000 if both are included and recommended bidding the work promptly to take advantage of contractor availability. The presentation compared microsurfacing and chip seal; staff said chip seal can be durable but microsurfacing with cement added can bond better where heavy crack sealing has been applied.
The mayor asked for a motion to authorize staff to proceed with a bid and up to $200,000 for the spring project; a motion and second were recorded. Council members discussed street‑specific priorities and whether to shift other capital items into the short‑term list. Separately, council reviewed top capital priorities that included a fire truck and underground water infrastructure; members discussed potential grant opportunities for bridge projects and how to sequence projects in 2026–2027.
Public works said more detailed routing and final cost estimates would be returned with the bid results, and staff requested direction to proceed with advertising the project.
