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Marysville public works reports salt usage, maintains three ice ponds amid heavy winter
Summary
DPW Superintendent Mr. Queen told council the city ordered 1,800 tons of salt, had replaced about 1,500 tons so far and estimated roughly 2,500 tons available to finish the winter; he said crews are adjusting application practices and maintain three public ice ponds.
Public Works Superintendent Mr. Queen briefed the Marysville City Council on winter operations at the Jan. 26 meeting, reporting the city ordered 1,800 tons of road salt for the season and has replaced about 1,500 tons to date. He said cumulative usage has been high—"we've gone through about 3,200 tons"—and estimated the city has about 2,500 tons available to get through the season using current operational adjustments.
Queen said the city is changing application timing—salting later in storms rather than continually during—to conserve supplies while still maintaining safe streets. He told council the salt barn holds 3,000 tons and that the city can increase certain preorders up to 130% if needed.
Councilors praised crews for their work during a difficult winter and asked about costs; Queen estimated current contractor prices in discussion ranged from about $95 to $120 per ton depending on market conditions and timing.
Queen also said crews are maintaining three ice ponds (one at Ninth and Delaware and two by the high school), and councilors relayed positive public feedback about those recreational sites.
Council thanked public works staff for the response and moving to conservation tactics; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
