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Public works updates: sidewalks, storm drains and Highland Trail plans move forward
Summary
Public Works Director Matt Shipp reported on winter operations and multiple infrastructure projects: 1700 East and Fort Union sidewalks near completion, King Hill storm drain design at about 60% with plans to bid, Stephenson neighborhood reconstruction coming to council, and continued coordination with UDOT on Wasatch/Highland corridor improvements.
Public Works Director Matt Shipp presented the quarterly public works report to the City Council on Jan. 21, outlining recent winter operations and a series of design and construction projects.
Shipp said crews had responded to about a dozen winter events so far and reported salt usage (roughly 470 tons in January to date) and improved truck-dispatch timing because trucks are now parked inside and leave together at the start of events. He said that operational change saves about an hour and a half on the initial response.
On capital projects, Shipp said the 1700 East sidewalk and the Fort Union sidewalk components are nearly complete, with minor cleanups expected in spring. The King Hill storm drain project is around 60% design and will be advertised for bids with construction targeted before spring runoff. The Stephenson neighborhood reconstruction (Carroll Road and Pamela) will come to council later in the meeting for contract consideration.
Shipp also described the storm drain master plan update, the Scottish Drive stormwater study that identified capacity issues, and ongoing coordination with UDOT on Wasatch/Highland intersection and signal upgrades. He noted the city is awaiting a contract from the Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program and said the council will deliberate next steps once the contract is received.
Council asked for additional schematic diagrams on certain projects and Shipp said he would hold off signing contracts with UDOT until the council has a full discussion; he also committed to bringing more detailed plans and costings back to the council during February meetings.
