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Council hears updates on boat-launch parking, street repairs, Miller Street costs and Washington Street Bridge negotiations
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Summary
Council members requested vehicle-stenciling at a boat launch, received updates on Corn and Hanover Street water-lateral work and paving, were told a Miller Street cost analysis should be ready next week, and heard that Washington Street Bridge plans require property negotiations including one apartment building.
Council members used the meeting to raise several local infrastructure and public-space items.
A council member asked for stenciled "boats only" parking at the boat launch after regular vehicles began occupying spots, saying it makes maneuvering difficult for people with boats. "A lot of the other people who are showing up there with regular vehicles are parking in those spots, and it's hard for people with boats to get in there and maneuver around," the council member said.
The Chair reported Corn Street and Hanover Street had been closed for water-lateral work; temporary patching is in place and full paving is expected after the water companies complete laterals. "We're hoping that in the next couple weeks ... we'll be paving," the Chair said.
On Miller Street, a council member asked about a cost analysis for splitting responsibility between neighboring parties. The Chair said she spoke with Joyce and will meet with the other party to divide the estimate, hoping to have numbers in the next few days or by next week. The same council member also asked whether the city had reached out to the railroad regarding a section of sidewalk with limited coverage; the Chair said she would follow up.
Regarding the Washington Street Bridge, the Chair said baseline plan adjustments mean the project will be set up somewhat differently and that negotiations are underway with property owners for required takings; at least one affected building is an apartment building and relocation considerations are part of the ongoing discussions.
Council members asked for follow-up and the Chair suggested giving colleagues until Thursday to check on outstanding items.
