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Board recommends putting Blaine Wetland Sanctuary trail segments 1 and 2 out to bid despite council pause
Summary
The Natural Resource Conservation Board voted to recommend that the City Council allow staff to put trail segments 1 and 2 out for bid to test costs. Staff discussed two load-rating design options, estimated costs, funding sources and timing; the recommendation will go to council for final approval.
The Natural Resource Conservation Board voted to recommend that the City Council allow staff to put the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary trail segments 1 and 2 out for bid, with segment 1 split into 1A (north–south) and 1B (east–west) at bid time to give the city flexibility on alternatives and load ratings.
Board members made the motion after staff reviewed why the council had previously asked for a pause: projected low ending balances in the 2026–2030 open-space CIP and uncertainty about wetland-credit revenue. One board member said bidding will "test the waters" so the city can see real costs before committing. The motion was moved and seconded and the board recorded 'aye' votes and forwarded the recommendation to the council.
Project engineer Brent Larson (introduced by staff) reviewed design and phasing options and presented preliminary estimates.…
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