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Lakewood council approves Custer Road safety contract after questions on right‑of‑way and tree impacts

Lakewood City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The Lakewood City Council unanimously approved a $88,859.01 professional services agreement with Common Street Consulting for the Custer Road Safety Improvement Project after staff explained 60% design status, right‑of‑way negotiations with the school district, funding sources and measures to protect Garry Oaks.

The Lakewood City Council approved a professional services agreement with Common Street Consulting worth $88,859.01 for design work on the Custer Road Safety Improvement Project.

The motion (2026‑09) was pulled from the consent agenda for questions. Council members pressed staff for details about design completeness, potential cost escalation and where local match funds would come from. Public works staff said the project was at about 60% design and that costs historically have not escalated dramatically at this stage. “Usually,…

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