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Council briefed on Bergey Lane repaving and detached-trail proposal estimated at $636,000
Summary
Public-works staff proposed replacing Bergie/Bergey Lane pavement with 4 inches of asphalt and adding detached trail segments from Pine Canyon to Interlochen at a cost estimate of $636,000; staff said the work ties to the waterline project and may require a budget amendment for 2026.
Wes briefed the council on the condition of Bergey Lane and a recommended repaving and trail installation plan during the April 7 meeting.
Wes said the waterline installation for the Vergheen/Bergey Lane project caused heavy truck loading and accelerated pavement failure. He proposed repaving the affected section with 4 inches of asphalt (one inch thicker than the city’s typical 3-inch local standard) and constructing a detached trail where gaps exist, tying into a planned raised crosswalk at Center Street. Wes said the total cost for the new road surface and trail work is $636,000 and indicated the work is expected to take place in May; he noted part of the scope was already budgeted and the additional amount would be handled as a budget amendment.
Council discussed timing (2026 versus 2027 budgeting), right-of-way constraints near the west end of Pine Canyon, and the project contractor (Juniper). Wes said the heavier pavement section was justified because the corridor bears the town’s heaviest truck loads and that some expense could be allocated to the water budget given the pavement failure was caused by the water project.
No vote was taken that night; staff will present a formal budget amendment for council consideration and confirmed paving is likely this spring.